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!

The purple decor and atmosphere fits this lovely locals tea house. The food is not bad, but nothing…read moreto write a serious review about. Maybe something you would find at a senior center. The staff was pleasant and kind.

Usualy the best fish in town when the owner is working. Miles ahead of the slop served by zanres…read moreVery well cooked and good portions fresh off the fisharket.

Good! Fresh! Tasty! Cheap! Go it's worth every penny it you like fish! There haddock is good so is…read morethere chips its location is good if your a fisherman or a sailer in the docks!

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!

Coming here is always one of the highlights of any visit to Banchory for me. The cafe's beautifully…read moredecorated and the staff are always helpful. Then there's the food. A mouthwatering selection of cakes and traybakes. A great selection of sandwichs, toasted or not, with gluten-free bread on offer. There's a great selection of teas, coffee and hot chocolate (white, milk and dark chocolate available). The owners try and source from small local providers where possible and it's their passion for this place that makes it so special.

Friendly service, great locals. Must visit. Great sandwiches. Cool vibe. Real focal point of the…read morevillage. Local produced sourced food.

From the owner: Freshly made sandwiches, ciabattas & soup. All cakes are home baked on the premises or by local…read moreindependent bakers.Served by friendly staff in a welcoming atmosphere.

After a walk along the beach & around the Harbour area the Hunger & need for Coffee firmly took…read morehold so a coffee shop became top priority. The Villa is located just off the Harbour front area on a short-cut to the Market square. This is a real shame as it means most people might easily miss this little Gem. It's position & the fact it is closed Sundays & Mondays may explain why it has taken a little while for my first visit. It has a surprising amount of seating inside, but we headed straight through the main shop to the small Garden/Patio out back. Although pretty private & secluded it still managed to keep a cooling breeze through the covered patio. The Food menu is simple but for a light lunch it's just right. The Staff were extrememely attentive without being in-your-face. It also worth remembering that it closes a 5pm each day. Maybe closing so early & only open 5 days a week indicates the owners like to be around? If you want a relaxed light lunch, or a high-tea this may just be what you are looking for.

During our day trip to Stonehaven, my friend and I had an overwhelming craving for coffee and cake…read more We'd passed by several cafés in the high street but, as nothing caught our fancy, we continued on. Tucked a little out of the way, in a more residential area of Stonehaven is The Villa. And it feels just like that; like somebody has turned their house in to a coffee shop. You'll be welcomed through the hallway and taken to a free table in one of the several rooms of the 'house.' - I don't think I've ever been to a café like this before, and I really enjoyed the whole experience. The decor was minimal with a few quirky signs and fairy lights to set the mood. I really liked theses little additions, which created a lovely homely atmosphere. The baking? It's all homemade. I can only speak for the carrot cake but it was heavenly; moist and flavoursome and light with a scrumptious cream cheese frosting. The latte was lovely too. The cherry on the cake of good coffee and cake is always good service, and The Villa didn't disappoint in this respect. We felt attended to and staff were super friendly and welcoming. A home away from home with cracking good coffee and cake!