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.

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!

After a long day walking around in and outside of Linlithgow castle I needed a nice hot chocolate…read moreand shelter from the cold wind. Coffee Neuk to the left was the first coffee shop I saw and which stood out from all the other coffee shops around the market place. My first thought was that the prices are high and the food about average, because of the closeness to such a famous attraction. My expectations were "luckily" not fulfilled :-) When I entered, there was nobody at the counter and a couple was sitting near the window in the adjoining tea room. The place seemed deserted, but "oh mei" was I wrong, Within minutes the tea room filled up with people enjoying an afternoon chat with friends or tourists just getting in from the castle visit, like me. I had to order at the counter and was informed that the scones were sold old. Next choice was a piece of carrot cake and a mug of Hot Chocolate, which by the way was a Cadbury Hot Chocolate (just to point it out, as they appear to be very proud of the Cadbury logo). I took seat at a small table (1-2 people max, but really cute) and attempted my first bite of the carrot cake. What can I say? It was not dry, no, it was soft and juicy with a layer of cream cheese topping. The menu choices are limited, but what you get has substance. The staff is very nice, the prices very accommodating ( a lasagna for abt £4 ?!?) and the place very clean. I went to the toilet and when coming back my table was cleaned and no trace of me remained. Ah well, and so I continued forth on my journey back home.........

Yet another good coffee shop in the surprisingly small town of Linlithgow. Coffee Neuk is a more…read moretraditional coffee shop. It's a lot cheaper than some of the other cafes such Ebulum (previously reviewed). But this is really where its charm lies. The staff here are really friendly, though for a Linlithgow cafe that doesn't seem unusual. It is a tad small, but they make the most of the space. Unfortunately at lunch though this place gets pretty popular. Expect the usual sorts of hot drinks, as well as some snacks ideal for lunch. I had the soup of the day which cost me £2.40. That's pretty good, or at least average, for Edinburgh prices. But the portions were bigger than normal and it was served with decent bread. I like to think we Scots are proud of our soup but you'd be surprised how many times I'm disappointed by the poor quality soup served around Edinburgh! Coffee Neuk didn't disappoint though.

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.

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

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.

This is a newly opened coffeehouse in the small town of Bo'ness. At the moment it's pretty brave to…read morestart a business in Bo'ness's town centre (which is actually on the edge of the town, on the banks of the River Forth), since - along with every other town centre in Scotland - it has been in decline for some time. Nonetheless, Bo'ness Bakery seems to be an extension of decades-old Bo'ness institution Horne's the Baker's. And it deserves success. It's a well staffed coffee-house with baked goods of the quality you'd expect from a family baker. Cakes are made in-house and are great in texture. Also on offer are filled rolls and sandwiches, paninis, bagels, 'breakfast' rolls with hot fillings, and a range of coffees and teas. The house speciality seems to be pancakes with bacon and maple syrup. The coffeehouse ranges from practically empty to practically full - depending on the time of day. It has wi-fi and its clientele seem to be of all ages. The interior is immaculately clean and decorated with fresh flowers. Staff are attentive and efficient. I hope people support this coffeehouse, since Bo'ness needs one!

Visiting from States Our tour of northern Scotland started with our first dinner in Champany It…read morewas a perfect evening in all ways . Felt lucky to be in this beautiful environment My group was so well looked after Warm snd attentive staff , was so appreciated by all of us Our food was top notch Presented in a top notch Clean fresh, salmon swam in a light caviar sauce I could dine here every night if possible Why not? Every member of the staff was smiling, energetic and eager to please 5 stars

Yesterday afternoon after we arrived to Scotland, we were hungry. We searched a place to eat and…read morethis popped up. I can't say how thankful for Yelp helping us. This place is hands down the epitome of what you'd think Scotland is. Flowers, warm tones, wooden ceilings and wonderful food. We felt a bit underdressed but the staff didn't care. They were delightful and polite. Our food was just an added bonus to an already delightful experience.