Unprepossessing atmosphere but solid food, drinks, and service. Calamari, passion fruit curd, and…read morewhite coffee were standouts.

Very nice ambiance, excellent service and delicious food. Tried the fish and chips and were not…read moredisappointed. Best we've had on our Scotland trip so far. Soup was quite tasty as well. Service from all the staff was excellent!

Great scone, fresh out of the oven. And a nice latte. And one of the few spots open on Sundays in…read morethese parts.

been here twice, and i have to say ive never been to a friendlier cafe! everyone here is so beyond…read moresweet, and the food is amazing. my favorite to get is the dirty chai latte and its AMAZING. jessica especially is such a doll, shes been so helpful and always a great laugh. definitely coming back when i visit!!

A few paces away from my old home in Aberdeen, Books and Beans was always a welcome sight. Even…read morewhen I wasn't going in as a customer it was nice to walk by and see open windows framing folks reading books and sipping their lattes or friends chatting over their pastries. I did go in several times to do some writing for my Masters Dissertation, when I didn't want to spend another day in the library or just needed a change of pace. (I will say, this cafe isn't the best for super focused working. The volume was a bit too loud, with various conversations happening in different corners and music playing as well. I was on occasion able to find a nook that gave me a bit more privacy and quiet though.) I also brought friends in to try my neighborhood spot, and then we would be those people chatting away. My usual choice was their chai latte, it was not too sweet, creamy, and well spiced. The overall vibe was just so cheery and cosy, with walls of used books for perusing and purchase, yellow paint, and windows out onto Belmont St for Grade A people-watching. Super cool that all of their coffee and tea is FairTrade, and they're the only independent, fully fair trade coffee shop in Aberdeen. Woop, I'll keep supporting them for sure. Can't wait for my next visit this summer!

Out of all the Starbucks in Aberdeen City, this is my favourite store. During the week it is busy…read morewith office workers and kids from the local schools as well as students. During the weekends it can be busy but not uncomfortably so with a mix of people. It has loads of cumfy arm chairs and sofas to sit on. It also has some tables and chairs if you prefer. There are large windows at the front looking at Holburn Junction on Union Streer. The staff are always cheerful and friendly.

Croque meisure left a lot to desire, too much bread not enough filling and no bechamel sauce,…read moredisappointing. On the other hand, everything else looked quite good and the staff was reallt nice, I'll probably be back to try something else.

My B/F lives next door to this Panini shop. He took me here one afternoon during my visit. He has…read morebeen here before and liked it. Knowing I love sandwiches and panini's, he took me here. The shop has a huge variety of paninis to choose from. From your ordinary turkey and ham to cajun chicken to a seafood combo. Being from California, I love seafood so naturally i was drawn to the seafood combo. My panini was loaded with shrimp, crab meat, tuna, and seasonings. I absolutely loved it. The portion was very large and it comes with vegetable add-ons. My B/F had the cajun chicken and thought it was lovely as well. I am a fan because unlike some panini shops I have been to before, this place does not act posh or pretentious. Downside, it is not open for very late, closes around 6pm, and isn't open on the weekends. Otherwise, the prices are moderate and the sandwiches are delicious.

The first night in my hometown after 20 years and my brother chose to take my friend and I to Cafe…read more52 for dinner. We all thoroughly enjoyed our meals, which included the Cullen Skink, a salad with smoked salmon and crayfish, duck with a blackcurrant sauce and another fish entree that I don't exactly recall. The wine list was another matter with a limited offering requiring that I tasted every red before finding something that was acceptable. Our waitress, however, was incredibly patient and helpful throughout the process. After our meal, we had a chat with the owner who, we found out, was the artist in residence i.e. all the artwork was his. Nice ambience... cozy and we could hear ourselves talk. If I lived in Aberdeen, it would definitely be a regular spot especially since their menu is based on seasonal items and constantly changing. As we say in the film world, two thumbs up!

Nice Indian food Quality…read moreGenerous And clean I tried it once and really like to try all items in the menu

The service could be improved was not met with a smile but he seemed okay. The hot chocolate was…read morevery very sweet and a bit sickening it is definitely an acquired taste. Very sugary. I loved the cozy vibes of the cafe Nero it felt very warm and welcoming and i love Christmas decor, I will be back to back to try other items.

Nice cup of Americano this morning with a large scone, clotted cream and jam. The server was…read morelovely, kind and patient. It's a great spot to watch the crowds.

Excellent food! Spicy and filling, and served with speed. The humus is about the best you'll get…read moreanywhere, and the Saksuka (chicken wings) are excellent. The restaurant is very small and intimate, with a friendly atmosphere. The only down-side being the fact you access the restaurant next to the takeaway area. However, if you want genuine Meze made to very high standards and a friendly staff, this is the place to go in Aberdeen.

Was really impressed with this place!…read more It is a kebab shop with a restaurant area attached and first impressions show that it needs an improvement in the decor but the place is great for a good cheap night out! The big bonus is that it is bring your own booze, they currently charge £2 per head corkage but this is worth it when you can save a fortune and bring your own drink along to have with your meal. Food is traditional Turkish and is really vey lovely, choose small meze dishes or larger ones and they were all lovely. Service was good and they were happy for us to stay and finish the drinks we brought without hurrying us along. When we were last in there was a mix of clientelle, a lot of families with children and groups of people celebrating (bing your own fancy champagne!!!) Parking would be available on the streets in the area and I think it is family friendly and access is good. Highly recommend!

Lovely place, loaves of bread, coffee, pastries, sandwiches. I had apple pie (too much gel filling…read moreand not enough apple). But the prices are great and staff are friendly. They have chips, soda, and even pots of jam for sale. It's a busy place. They have takeaway and nice tables to sit and eat as well. There's wifi. They employee workers with disabilities.

Such a lovely cafe!! It's a really good spot to get tea or coffee (try their fruit scone!) or…read morelunch. The staff is nice and their prices are very reasonable :)

When I was visiting Aberdeen for work, he took me to this place for lunch. They have good lunch…read morechoices that feels healthy options. I have the moo moo or pot pie one day and the quiche on the second day. Both lunches I enjoyed. They also have delicious pastries. My coworker who frequents this place swears he always come here for lunch

I went to this place for a quick breakfast and had their waffles. Others from my group had the…read moreburrito and pancake. All the food was amazing and served very quickly. The staff were very helpful too.