Best meal i had in Scotland...delicious basil and strawberry cordial (non alcoholic), followed by…read morepotato, leek, and chicken purée soup, a perfect grilled cheese, ham and onion sandwich and a great little side salad. All within the confines of a 600-year-old storefront. It gets very busy at noon time so I would recommend getting there at around 11:30 or 1145. We absolutely loved it, and Sterling was beautiful beyond expectations.

This is such a cute little place and it serves up delicious scones with butter and jam! YUMMY. This…read moremight be one of the best scones that I've had in my visit to the UK. I also had a swig or two or the hubby's Ginger Beer (not the alcoholic version), which had quite the kick of ginger. Wi-Fi has a password that is displayed on the board near the back of the restaurant. I sat by a wall covered with currency from everywhere it seemed, which was interesting. Great place to grab a light snack.

Cozy layout, lots of seating space, AMAZING seasonal specials.... The sweet teeth of me and my 3…read morefriends were all very satisfied with the gingerbread deluxe late (mine), cinnamon mocha, hazelnut hot choc an regular hot choc with marshmallows. I would give it 5 stars for this, super cozy mugs also. But, we got sandwiches and they were tasty but a bit dry... the cheese/ha sandwich could have had a bit more filling and my pesto-sundried tomatoes-cheese grilled sandwich had a lovely taste but the bun was too dry, unfortunately! But, then again, the drinks were soooo soooo good for today's winter day! SO 4 stars, here you go!

Oh my goodness gracious - my coffee haunt of my student years! I lived across the road from this…read moreestablishment for three years and they have seen my through tears, tantrums, crippling hangovers, excruciating early morning lectures, looming dissertation deadlines and times of extreme caffeine dependency - some of the staff have become great friends of mine and are lovely and helpful and happy people! (Tip well guys! :P) This place has got a very chilled out, laid back vibe. It's the kind of place after you've been a few times, they remember your order and your favourite seat. The coffee is reasonably priced BUT remember to flash your student card for a little extra discount! Also, if you buy a coffee before 10am you get free refills all day which was always a great incentive for me to be up and at 'em before the morning rush! There is also a good selection of cakes and snacks on offer (the cheese and bacon toasties are delish!) and soup for lunchtime hunger pangs. They also have a reasonable selection of soft drinks and milkshakes on offer and an amazing selection of weirdly named teas (try the Magic Tea, it's a revelation.) It's also open til 8pm which is a bonus! The Burgh is also available for events too - I've attended group German lessons there, a Lush party, an SSP meeting, an open mic night and even had a tutor hold a seminar in the place. I'm pretty sure it's free to book so it's great for wee gatherings in a nice cosy setting. There's a vast selection of board games on offer too, as well as hundreds of donated to books to simply flick through or to buy with a donation. Free WIFI too - it became my study sanctuary for a year or too! Settle in to one of their comfy sofas or their more private booths and drift away with a Gingerbread Latte - bliss!

Wife and I were able to split a burger and fries. Excellent flavor, great staff! When in Stirling…read moreswing by.

The service was friendly. Soup of the was lentils and the bread was perfect! Wallpaper is playful.read more

The first rule of Cisco's is: You do not talk about Cisco's…read more I've never heard another student say that they're going to Cisco's for lunch. Come to think of it, in my four years in the city, I've not heard a peep about Cisco's. So, really, what's waiting down Port Street is a bit of a hidden gem. So much so that it feels odd to share the secret (as Scott D said!) since Cisco's is just the sort of place you want to stumble upon yourself. Whilst it isn't particularly hard to find or tucked away, I'd managed to pass by so many times before discovering it on Yelp quite some time ago. So up till now, Cisco's had been no more than an overdue bookmark on my Yelp list. But today, I finally visited for lunch. There's a kitsch bike outside with the signature Cisco's sign which is a nice decorative touch. Whilst it's on the small and cosey side, we managed to get seats straight away as it wasn't too busy. Despite this, there was still a bustling, thriving vibe with a steady stream of customers popping in for lunch to-go and the staff working away and chatting with hungry mid-day lunchers. I loved the upbeat yet relaxed feel and the staff were so friendly and chirpy! Looking at the chalkboards dotted around, there was lots to choose from. (The first thing I noticed were the cakes, I just can't wait to go back to try them and hopefully give them my beloved five stars! The carrot cake looked delicious!) I had a chai latte and a roasted vegetable and mozzarella toastie. The latte was frothy perfection and the toastie was delicious, fresh and came with a sprinkling of crisps. At just under £7, it's reasonably good value and definitely somewhere I'd love to be spending my time. So now you know. Do with this information what you will. PS. You should really pop in. PPS. Save me a slice of carrot cake.

So you know that bar in Cheers where everybody knows your name... well this is the coffee shop…read moreversion of that! Seriously, I love the atmosphere in this family-run cafe in the heart of Stirling. I have recently started working in Stirling and frequent this place often for my morning hot chocolate or for lunch. There is a great selection of sandwiches, paninis and home baking on offer. I believe they also sell venison burgers though have not sampled this myself yet! There is always a selection of homemade soups to try as well as daily specials for the sandwich fillings... The only downside of this place is that is small in terms of seating. I forgive it that completely though because the service and warm, friendly staff and excellent coffee more than make up for that. A true gem!

Today marked the first birthday of the Bluebell Tearoom and since I'd wanted to visit for a long…read moretime, there was no better time than the present. Why, hello there, Bluebell Tearoom! Birthday banners, complimentary birthday tablet and an afternoon tea raffle for every customer. And of course, the perfect excuse for cake. We are in just the right place for it, after all. Crisp and white and fresh like a beautiful spring day, the tearoom is cute and cosey and the welcome warm. Whilst small in size, there are certainly a good amount of seats and despite arriving slap-bang in the middle of lunchtime, we were able to get a table for two. The first thing that caught my eye was the crockery. We had some dainty little matching cups, bowls, saucers. And there were some more pretty selections displayed on the walls. Tea is always served best in a magnificent teacup. The bluebell are testament to this. It certainly is a the perfect spot for tea and cake! I had Cock-a-Leekie soup which was delicious, wholesome, warming. - The perfect prelude to the main event. Oh boy, did we have trouble choosing a cake from the selection. Despite it being the Bluebell's super special first birthday, you will always find such a plentiful selection of cake, including plenty of gluten free selections and it really was a delight to hear about just how many cakes and gluten free options they prepare daily. Today, there was Lemon and Coconut, Cranberry and Orange, Carrot...Would we like to have a peek at the selection? Oh, mama! Now we're talking. They look delightful. Every single one of them. After far too much time spent making a decision, I go for the Lemon and Coconut. My friend and I do a swap (always the best thing to do in these situations!) and I get to have a nibble of his slice of the Cranberry and Orange. Mmmm. They're both so light and with just the right amount of sweetness. I genuinely can't make up my mind which I liked best. Just perfect with the Japanese cherry green tea I had to accompany the afternoon sugar fix. If you asked me where to go for tea and cake in Stirling a few days ago, I might have told you to just hop on the train to Glasgow. That would have been silly of me. And I hope you didn't listen. - Do go to the Bluebell Tearoom. And take me with you!

The Bluebell tearoom is always our first port of call when we visit Stirling and often our last as…read morewell. Wonderful home baked cakes, great dry cured bacon and scotch pancakes, daily roast sandwiches made with honey and oat bread and served with gravy. Brilliant, brilliant, brilliant food! The only thing better than the food here is the service. Lisa treats her customers as though they were family and you won't find a warmer welcome anywhere in Scotland. Fantastic! Highly recommended.

Stumbled upon Old Town Coffee House while looking for somewhere warm to hold up during a cold rain…read morestorm. The Coffee House has plenty of comfortable seating and was definitely warm. They had all the typical coffee shop offerings and reasonable prices. The barista was very friendly and our coffees were excellent. The Coffee House did have free wifi which was much appreciated. Would definitely return to the Coffee House if I found myself sleepy in Stirling or in need of a break from the rain/cold that occasionally passes through Scotland!

Shop os great. The salmon en croute was not good. Don't get that. But the shop itself is nice and…read morefor a small store it packs a lot of stuff in

Came here on our last day in town. Just needed some water, milk, soda and some breakfast items. But…read morealso something for dinner. We've had their tasty Indian Curry meals to take-out before and checked if they got them here. And we were lucky. Nice Indian Curry, Samosa, Naan and more. Ready-made, still hot. Exactly what we looked for after a long day out. We've had similar meals from other big chains before, but the ones from Waitrose taste the best to us. Good shopping here at Waitrose. Got all we needed and more.

The Smithy will be back open on the 27th February following a winter break…read more Family run licensed and dog friendly cafe close to Stirling Castle serving home cooked food using local produce. Open Tuesday to Sunday 9.30 to 4.30 for breakfast, lunch, teas, coffees, cakes and snacks.

I had lunch at The Smithy. The fish and chips was not as good as some places, but good, and the…read morecarrot cake was very good. Nice atmosphere.

Oh, Greengrocer! It is time for an update…read more The sandwiches are giant; the fillings delicious and full of flavour. I always promise myself I'll try something new but, when it comes down to it, I just can't tear myself away from my beloved chorizo, manchego and pesto toastie. And it comes on granary bread, don't you know! Super tasty stuff. Probably my favourite place to get lunch at the moment. And since it's a deli, you can totally skip the supermarket on the way home and get some high-quality produce here. (Shopping local FTW!) Extra Yelp points for the fact that they stock Teapigs tea. So, it's five big fat stars, and one giant 'Mmmm' from me.

I am a firm believer in supporting local businesses and greengrocers. In return, I expect quality…read moreand decent customer service. Despite the food being OK, the treatment of some customers here shocked me. One elderly lady was spoken to very rudely by a member of staff and the lady seemed so taken aback that she just took her order, said nothing, ate and left swiftly. I was treated with a similar attitude by one of the younger waitresses. I'm sorry guys, cafes are not just about food-you really need to learn to treat people better.

On a very quick visit to Sterling, car repair. In need of substance, we came across this small…read morecafe. They provided a nice full breakfast and coffee. Located inside the Thistle shopping centre. Very happy with service and food/drink.

Previously working in the Thistles Centre, Muffin Break was my go-to place for a quick lunch…read more There's no denying that their wraps are delicious! Today, I returned with cake in mind. My first sweet toothed venture with Muffin Break (it has to be carrot cake!) was delicious, as expected. This time round I noticed that whilst the front of the cafe is well decorated and bright, the back looks bare, the walls empty. I think a few quirky additions to the walls would make a big difference in maintaining the kitsch decor that greets you initially. We headed to the back and past some 'cleaning in operation' floor signs. Despite the two signs, the back area didn't appear to be cordoned off so we assumed that we'd be alright to sit there. Although, it turned out that wasn't the case and we were told abruptly by a member of staff that we couldn't sit there since it was about to be cleaned. If it had been a little more clear we wouldn't have sat there to begin but moving wasn't a problem! We soon realised that it had already been cleaned, they just didn't want to clean it again. (It was about an hour before closing time!) The reason why I loved Muffin Break so much to begin was that despite it's status as part of a smaller chain, it still had that homegrown, welcoming vibe and the quality was consistent. This time round, my carrot cake was delicious and fresh, but I just wasn't bowled over by the whole experience like I was before. Nonetheless, I've no doubt I'll still head to Muffin Break for the occasional wrap or cake to go when I'm nearby!