Th was a simple cafe with good coffee and cake. I originally stopped in to get a coffee to get…read morechange to pay for parking at the Linlithgow Palace parking lot and the coffee was decent, but we returned as we were leaving and got ice cream and cake as a treat for everyone. My son got the strawberry ice cream, which was fine and came in a small tub with the little plastic spoon under the lid. My daughter got a chocolate muffin, which was good, but nothing to write home about. My wife and I got two cheesecakes that were actually very good. The strawberry cheesecake was surprisingly light and good. I guess I might have guessed given the name of the cafe. The denser cheesecake, which had stars and small colored chocolate balls on top, we got was also good, but maybe a bit much.

Stopped for an afternoon snack and was delighted by an amazing cinnamon iced coffee and a piece of…read morethe most delicious strawberry cheesecake at this lovely little cafe. Everything made that day, and great service.

Stopped in here while on the Outlander tour in/near the highlands and had a good lunch. I had a…read moreClub sandwich, which was very good, accompanied by a salad and chips. Servers were very friendly and got us in and out very quickly.

We were with a tour group when we stopped in Linlithgow for lunch. The group split up to explore…read morethe town while we stopped at the deli for a sandwich. They have a decent size menu with a variety of food options. There is limited seating in front where the deli area for customers to wait for packaging. Head to the back and it's a cozy sit-down room for dining. There's also a restroom. Homemade Mac & Cheese- Served with a side of toast and salad. Very cheesy and creamy. It's amazing. Haggis, Cheese & Sweet Chili Sauce Panini- Served with a side of chips and salad. Obsessed with this hot-pressed sandwich. The tangy chili sauce compliments the uniquely crumbly texture of the haggis well. Such a warm comforting sandwich. Overall Service: Incredible staff. They were ultra-friendly, taking the time to engage with their customers while serving up some delicious eats.

We stumbled upon aran when looking for an early breakfast spot on our last morning in Scotland, and…read moreit blessed us with the best breakfast of our entire trip. Creative, fresh, healthy, and welcoming, this place is worth a stop in Linlithgow outside of Edinburgh. We entered and walked upstairs to encounter a beautiful, airy, and modern but comfortable cafe. The friendly woman at the counter helped us with our order of a few specials from the board on the wall, along with a staple from their regular menu, a pastry, and a latte. Between the four of us, we had a yogurt bowl, two different porridges, the banana bread with yogurt, and a side of haggis, all delivered to our table by the friendly gentleman making the dishes. Everything was incredibly high quality and delicious. One of the porridge variations - which we also ordered as a yogurt bowl - had tons of fresh blueberries, sliced banana, and granola, with a touch of honey. The yogurt version was especially good, with a nicely thick Greek-style yogurt. The other porridge had matcha stirred into it and was topped with the most beautiful strawberries and a pistachio crumble, along with a touch of honey. This one was my order and was one of the best breakfast dishes I've ever had. The banana bread with yogurt was artfully plated and satisfying. My nephew wanted to have haggis before he left and enjoyed the side of it, which lives up to the chef's promise of being delicious. The coffee here was excellent as well. My latte was smooth and needed no sweetener to be enjoyable. There are also a number of high quality, local items for sale in the cafe, which would make nice souvenirs. This was a great end to our time in Scotland, the only downside being we could not be repeated customers. Hopefully we will return someday.

If you love great coffee and great baked goods, Aran is an absolute must!…read more We just wanted a little caffeine and sugar pick-me-up, so we didn't dine in or explore much of their menu. Their bakery case is clearly labeled with what's gluten-free, what's dairy-free, and what's vegan. We got empire cookies that were absolutely lovely (we should have gotten two more to bring home!): buttery shortbreads filled with jam, topped with icing, and a sugared jelly candy. We enjoyed them with an iced Americano (soya for me, oat for my partner) sitting outside in the sun at the Cross Well. While they were SUPER busy on a midweek day, the staff was friendly, patient, and went out of their way to find us to hand us our cookies and drinks when they were ready!

Charming surprise. From the outside: Something out of a storybook. Outdoor seating is nice when…read morewarm enough. Brook with a little bridge and wild flowers across the way. Inside: great service. Modern yet charming decor. Great food with clearly quality ingredients.

Great atmosphere. Very friendly likable waitstaff and excellent fair. Breaded haddock was very…read moregood; light breading, flavorful. IPA brewed nearby was excellent as was the strawberry-lime cider. Desserts excellent and coffee too. Farm to table = real food. Nice walk along the Union Canal as well.

very homely and nice staff we were quickly served and nice and small. The atmosphere felt safe and…read morethe food nice!

Very pleasant tea rooms at the west end of Linlithgow high street. Helpful staff, and a good choice…read moreon the menu.

Picked up a coffee to go today, which was great but have also sat in here for lunch and taken cakes…read moreand baked goods to go. They have a good lunch selection for all dietary requirements and the cakes are all great. Big plus, they are dog friendly, which makes it a perfect pit stop after a walk round Linlithgow loch

This large cafe is a longstanding Bo'ness institution…read more It's painted in fairly lurid shades of pink but somehow this suits the space. The cafe is a greasy-spoon-meets-coffeehouse sort of deal - it serves chips, all-day-fry-ups, filled rolls, baked potatoes, paninis, coffee, tea, and home baking. There's no music played in here - I find this gives it a bit of an ominous atmosphere but I suspect the regular clientele appreciate the lack of music. There is no wi-fi here since Brian's largely caters to Bo'ness's older community, who come here to meet and chat over a coffee and a roll on bacon. Food is made to order and the staff are pleasant. The cafe seems very clean, and the kitchen is open so you can see your food being prepared. I haven't given it more stars because it's such an 'insider' place and the demographic of clientele makes for a particular atmosphere - this isn't the kind of coffeehouse you find in cities that plays radio-friendly soft indie music, sells CDs, and is frequented by 20-somethings with laptops and books and knitting. Most of its clientele probably don't own laptops, still have a substantial collection of tapes and/or records, and wouldn't be caught dead reading a book in public. Instead this is frequented by busy people with babies, pensioners catching up with the news of the day, and people who live and work locally and all seem to know each other. It's very much a local caff for local people, and none the worse for that. The staff are welcoming enough and it's a good enough place to get a piece and a latte - just maybe not the kind of place you'd happily sit on yer own and while away an afternoon.