Sweet little coffee shop and restaurant in the shopping area of downtown Kirkwall - Orkney Islands,…read moreScotland. It's a really unassuming little shop that from the outside looks like they only serve coffee and teas. Once inside you'll notice that there are three booths and at least 7+ tables for dining. Upstairs there seemed to be another large dining area but it was closed off (likely due to staffing). We were surprised to see they had a full kitchen menu and decided to sit inside as dining options were limited in this area. If you only want a tea and pastry you can order at their counter and take it to go. It's also really interesting as the kitchen is upstairs so this spot is bigger then it looks! The staff were very very nice girls here. They were working super hard as the cafe stayed busy so I get why they really couldn't manage more then the 10 tables as there were only three girls responsible for working the register, making all the drinks, and acting as severs on the main floor. They were all lovely and helpful. Menu was impressively large with plenty of sandwiches, burgers, breakfast items, and drinks. I just wanted a snack so I got some fries with Mayo (yes Mayo). Love EUROPE as I don't get judged for eating my fries with this condiment haha. Anyways fries were super crispy and delicious, can't go wrong. The girls also turned me on to a fabulous cranberry and raspberry iced tea that I'll for sure be purchasing when back in the states, 10/10. Check the menu for the brand and flavors of their instant iced teas, so good and flavorful. Wayyy better then a Starbucks tea. Prices were reasonable and it was just really nice to receive sit down service. Bathrooms upstairs were super clean which is a 10/10 pro tip when traveling as it can be hard to find a nice bano. Cute little spot for tea and snacks, would definitely recommend as it's so easy to miss.

Popped in for a sandwich after sitting for 15 minutes elsewhere without being given a menu…read more Friendly and quick. Very happy with salad and pizza; it ain't American-quality pizza, but it's acceptable. Charming place to sit. We liked it enough that we came back for tea and cake the next day.

A charming location with easily the worst coffee in all of the UK. It's not just the burnt flavor…read morebut also the remarkable acidity that makes their brew nearly toxic. I have had some bad coffee in my life, believe me, from truck stops and diners that attract meth dealers and homeless lot lizards but the swill at the Pomona Cafe is really next level. Just the stench could, as my grandpa used to say, "..... knock a buzzard off of a shit wagon". I have literally smelled more pleasant aromas from coming from septic tanks. To be fair, I did not taste any of their food and perhaps that is where their real talents lie - in their cooking - but give their coffee a real hard pass. I'm not kidding.

This is a great little cafe - although very basic. They serve some great no-frills food - such as…read morepies, sausage rolls, chips, filled rolls, toasties and cooked main courses too....not to mention the fabulous array of cakes and scones. Every year we holiday in Okrney and go to the Pomona every day for coffee and a scone - and have never had a complaint. Sometimes the tables need a good wipe down, but there is only 2 staff and it's a hugely busy cafe both with locals and visitors - so give the staff a chance to catch up.....we always return out plates etc and they staff are so grateful.... Don't judge a book by it's cover - give the cafe a try - you won't be disappointed - unless you're looking for table clothes and fancy surroundings....if it's just a quick bite to eat in the middle of the day, I'm sure you'll be happy....

Fabulous find! In addition to many lovely teas, scones, & cakes, they had a delicious soup of the…read moreday (butternut squash/sweet potato) which I paired with a nummy egg mayo sandwich for lunch. The decor was also charming & bright with polka dot table cloths & other cute items on a hutch. Sweet without being too kitschy. Wish I had taken a photo!

This is a lovely little cafe with a bright and friendly interior. They sell some delicious cakes…read moreand it's a great place to escape the cold. The lunch menu consists of the usual sandwiches and baked potatoes but they usually have daily specials also.

I doubt Tesco will need any introduction to you, but in terms of usefulness this is the only big…read moresupermarket in Orkney and is open until midnight. Despite the fact that it is a supermarket, it still has a community feel to it due to being situated in a small town and people running into friends and neighbours there. It is handy if you are looking for budget items as there isn't really anywhere else in town which does things like that.

Great place to shop local treats, food, sodas and alcohol…read more Came here during a Cruise stop. Very close to the visitor center. Easy to find. We were here on a Sunday (staff said they closed at 1400 that day). They have the locally famous Argo's bakery bere shortbread. The Millionaire Shortbread is super delicious. There are other locally made shortbread and other foods. Staff is very friendly. Store is a decent size, it's not small. Credit card minimum charge is 5 pounds. They take cash also.

Bread and bakery goods are baked daily on the premises and they sell filled rolls, mini pizzas and…read morecakes to go during the day. The bread is delicious and rolls taste so fresh that you can never go back to eating warbatons again. They have a small selection of general groceries also.

Cute little shop, cafe, bakery and ice cream! Had hot chocolate& croissants…read more.. Lattes& cappuccinos looked great!

This is an excellent ice cream, coffee, and cafe near the cathedral in Kirkwall. The service was…read moreexcellent and friendly. The gelato and ice cream were first-rate. There was ample indoor and outdoor seating. It was a great place to stop for a break on our tour of Kirkwall.

Lol at Lolz Cafe and her little dachshund Elvis greeted us at the door and boy what a quaint place…read more We had tea, scones and she served us her famous Cullen Skink. Absolutely adorable place. Her helper Elsa was super sweet and helpful. (Cullen skink is a smoked fish chowder). Please visit this little cafe. You won't be disappointed.