I go every year to Scotland and make this one of my stops to visit and eat. I love these people…read moreand the food along with the groceries are fresh! The farm is self sustaining and clean.

**WARNING** This is a lengthy review and you WILL be hungry after reading!…read more Just outside Perth and a short detour from the A9 lies Tibbermore (I know, cute right!), a typical 'blink and you'll miss it' kinda place, but really, just don't blink cos this place is awesome! It really does have it all - fresh fruit and vegetables all leafy and colourful, a gin lovers corner, wonderful cheese and meats deli, health foods section including a variety a GF flours, breads and oatcakes (try their own oatcakes, completely different from the brand that sounds like Talkers but sooo much tastier!), tray upon tray of freshly laid eggs...I could go on but you get the idea! And that's just the food section! They also have a glorious gift section where I could've easily spent a small fortune. Everything from kitchen gadgets to picnic baskets, kiddie gifts to Emma Bridgewater pottery and everything in between. I spotted a few local producers too which I loved as I always like to see locals businesses supporting each other. Then there's the café/restaurant which has a few outdoor tables but plenty inside if they're taken; the day I visited it was glorious but somehow we got lucky and got a table outside (my shoulders can prove that #scottishtan!...). The menu has lots of tasty options incorporating as much of their own produce as possible - I opted for the Homemade Chicken Liver pate while my parents both had the Smoked Ayrshire Ham & Gloagburn Curried Banana Chutney sandwich (Dad went hunting for the ham to buy later he was that impressed!). Once decided, we had to go inside and order at the counter; I'm not sure if this was due to us sitting outside or standard practise as when we asked for a second round of coffees (and some more oatcakes for me as I'd ran out!), a waitress came over with one of those electronic hand-held thingys to take that order so I wondered why she couldn't have done that initially, anyway, not really a star-affecting issue. Pricewise, we were just shy of £10/head for a sandwich and coffee (exc our 2nd coffee round), a tad steep but it's all fresh and local produce so I don't mind paying that when you know you're getting good quality (and it really was!). Given it's out-the-way location it's a busy wee place but worth the trip as you could easily spend a couple of hours here eating and browsing. There's plenty parking available and even a small play area for kids. Farm Shops like this don't come around too often, which is a shame as they really are wee gems of places!

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!

Had their coffee and fruit crepe- riffle was nice and crispy with fruit topping but crepe was…read moreunderdone and chewy

One of the best desserts i've tried while visiting the United Kingdom. They have a huge variety of…read moredesserts to choose from and a lot of ice cream flavors too. I customized a crepe with oreos, chocolate syrup, and mint ice cream on the side. The crepes were good, the oreos on too added good flavor too. Someone in the group ordered the ferrero rocher sundae and they liked it(I didn't try it since i'm pretty picky). I would come back if I went back to Scotland.

Fantastic range of sweets. Service was quick and easy. Very sweet place to visit if you have a…read moresweet tooth.

The friendliest and most delicious candy and chocolate shop in Europe and the UK. Richard the…read moremaster choclatier and owner makes the famous Scottish tablet fudge used in the award winning ice cream sold at Nardini. Lovely place, amazing people and some of the best products a sweet tooth could imagine. Do not miss this place if you're in Largs and love sweets.

Oh my goodness. We tried three different pies and all three dessert pies and each was more…read morewonderful than the last. Absolute pie perfection.

What can I say. Our first pies and they were outstanding. We tried a few different ones and my…read morefavorite was the haggis of all things. The gentleman behind the counter was patient while we decided what we wanted. Food is served up quickly. Space inside is small so we got it to go and sat in a curve and ate it which was awesome.

I recently traveled to Edinburgh for the first time and came across this little burger place. It…read morewas nice to find some food that reminded me of home in the US. The food was great and the portions were big. I was definitely full. The woman who helped me (I think she was the owner) was very kind and helpful. I would definitely go back the next time I'm in the area.

Sometimes you need somewhere unpretentious, where the service is quick, the food while its basic is…read moregood, and the coffee is strong. Belly Buster is just that. My go to place for breakfast if I have been out a wee bit late, or early ;)

The staff was so lovely and enthusiastic. Many flavors of fudge to choose from. They even had vegan…read moreoptions. Samples were provided. We were very happy that we stopped by.

First timer. I was part of a 3-hour Food Tasting Tour in…read moreEdinburgh, Scotland (secretfoodtours.com). This place is amazing!!!!! At the time of our arrival, they were making fudge. The gentleman in the pics is very engaging, entertaining, and was describing the process of fudge making. What he had on the table is raisin-almond-rum-fudge. I am NOT a fudge person BUT I am a rum guy. This this is so amazing I still think (and miss it) about it. I bought so many slices that it lasted me for eight days!!

Chance upon this while walking to the train station. On a street where many of the store fronts…read morelook a bit tired and fading, this place with its bright colors sure stands out. The ice creams are reasonably priced, and there's plenty of place to sit and enjoy the ice creams. The flavors are pretty good and is sure a welcome addition to the neighborhood.

Maybe I'd been looking in all the wrong places but I'd struggled to find a wicker basket anywhere…read more It broke my heart when, during a visit to Krakow, I realised that I just wasn't going to fit one in my suitcase back. Heart-breakingly, it seemed like we were in the city of wicker baskets; there were hundreds of them at markets, just waiting to be bought. But, alas, it just wasn't meant to be. Fast forward to today and I pop into the new Polish Goods and Bakery Shop and, after browsing for a while, I come across several wicker baskets. Are these for sale or display purposes? Turns out they're for display but can also be purchased. YES! My wicker basket dreams have come true. Now I just need a flowing summer dress, a ribbon in my hair, some fresh raspberries and half a dozen eggs. How whimsical. I will certainly look the part with my wicker basket. Yes, I will. I have searched high and low for it; so naturally I'm going to pull out all the stops. Now, I know what you're thinking. - Enough about that damned wicker basket and more about the shop and the Polish produce, lady! And yes, it's all very good. I genuinely felt like I was in Poland. - It feels very authentic. I was even welcomed with a friendly 'dzień dobry!' and many Polish shoppers popped in and out during my time in the shop, which was nice to see. I particularly loved the tea selection. So many flavours! I left with some interesting varieties. My favourite being the mulled wine and honey. - Mmm mmm mmm. And it soothes the throat like nobody's business. I also left with some delicious seeded bread (NO ONE does bread like the Poles do! NO ONE!) and a jar of bigos. If you don't know about bigos, it's a Polish staple and MEGA YUM. I recommend. The only thing I would say is that it didn't look like there were any cakes or breads baked on the premises. Hopefully, this is something that comes with time as I'd love to pop by and get some fresh cakes or pastries. Everything is so reasonably priced. I left with quite the bag full, having spent not very much at all. The lovely Polish man who served me was excited about the new business, and keen to tell me about all of the products on offer and a little about how he came to Scotland. Also, I now know the traditional Polish use of the wicker basket at Easter time. Thank you, lovely man. I left with a smile. And I will be back.