
Quick info
About filo Coffee House
On John St in Aberdeen, filo Coffee House is an ethical cafe that puts support for people sleeping rough in the city at the center of what it does. Its pay-it-forward coffee lets a customer pay for someone else's drink. The kitchen and counter cover bakery goods, brunch and lunch, with a bacon roll, a sausage roll and a brownie served alongside coffee and tea. Vegan options are available on request. The building also works as an events space, so the cafe serves as a meeting point as well as a place to eat and drink. Dogs are welcome.
Good to know
- ParkingPaid street parking · Parking
- AccessibilityWheelchair: entrance, restroom, seating
- Good for kidsGood for kids · High chairs
- DietaryOrganic dishes · Vegan options · Vegetarian options
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Reviews
What reviewers say
Reviewers most often mention brownie, bacon roll, flatbread and toy box for kids.
What reviewers say
Reviewers most often mention brownie, bacon roll, flatbread and toy box for kids.
Customer Review Summary
Reviewers most often single out the welcoming, relaxed atmosphere and friendly staff, with one describing a server who made sure everything was vegan friendly. Among the food, a flatbread, a bacon roll, soup, a mince and tatties pie, a sausage roll and brownies get named, and several mention tasty desserts and bakery goods. Coffee and tea draw praise too, including an iced coffee and a decaf one reviewers rate highly. Families note a toy box and a sofa corner for children, and others describe the quiet space as good for conversation or studying with strong internet and power sockets. One reviewer points to the option of paying forward a coffee for someone else. The main complaint comes from a reviewer who found the wait long even though the place was nearly empty and the staff disorganised. Another said a drink tasted like warm milk and was not hot. Several close on the value of a bacon roll and coffee, and on staff who start to recognise regulars.
Customer Review Summary
Reviewers most often single out the welcoming, relaxed atmosphere and friendly staff, with one describing a server who made sure everything was vegan friendly. Among the food, a flatbread, a bacon roll, soup, a mince and tatties pie, a sausage roll and brownies get named, and several mention tasty desserts and bakery goods. Coffee and tea draw praise too, including an iced coffee and a decaf one reviewers rate highly. Families note a toy box and a sofa corner for children, and others describe the quiet space as good for conversation or studying with strong internet and power sockets. One reviewer points to the option of paying forward a coffee for someone else. The main complaint comes from a reviewer who found the wait long even though the place was nearly empty and the staff disorganised. Another said a drink tasted like warm milk and was not hot. Several close on the value of a bacon roll and coffee, and on staff who start to recognise regulars.
Featured reviews
- Ada Sola
“We visited this café around lunchtime and really enjoyed it. It wasn’t too busy or noisy, the staff were very friendly and the food was nice and reasonably priced. It’s a great place for a quick lunch, coffee or tea, but I especially liked the calm atmosphere. It’s a nice spot to meet someone and have a proper conversation without having to shout over the noise. I think it would even work well for a casual business meeting, especially if you’re looking for somewhere relaxed and not too formal. Overall, a lovely, quiet and comfortable place.”
- Lou C
“My new favourite. Wow this place is lovely. Great vibes. Lovely, helpful staff who went out of their way to make sure everything was vegan friendly for me. Great space, lovely atmosphere, friendly staff.”
- Jannah A (Jaz)
“Lovely and relaxing that soup was divine and its kids friendly with a toy box”
- Nikolay Sedrakyan
“Atmosphere and cozy place and tasty dessert”
- Eoin Smith
“What a great wee spot! Bacon roll and a coffee for £6? Great value, and great taste! Many places skimp on the decaf quality, but filo knocked it out the park. I'll be back soon!”
Hours
- Monday
- Closed
- Tuesday
- Wednesday
- Thursday
- Friday
- Saturday
- Sunday
- Closed
Highlights
“Our stories are interwoven. And every small action makes an impact. Where we buy our lunch affects a whole chain of people, from farmers to CEOs and everyone in between. What if our small actions could make a difference to people sleeping rough in Aberdeen, sustainable Scottish businesses and coffee growers in other parts of the world? filo is an ethical and sustainable coffee house and events space where you can feel at home and make a positive impact on other people’s stories. We want to be a place where people are seen, heard and invested in. We want it to be a place where new friendships are made, events spark new ideas and people are given new hope.”
- Great coffee
- Great dessert
- Great tea selection
- Popular for breakfast
- Popular for lunch
- Popular for solo dining
Amenities
- Wi-Fi
- Wheelchair accessible entrance
- Paid street parking
- Outdoor seating
- Dogs allowed
- Takeout
Show more amenities
- Dine-in
- Good for kids
- Vegan options
- Cozy
- Onsite services
- Coffee
- Dining options· 6
- Breakfast
- Brunch
- Lunch
- Catering
- Dessert
- Seating
- Pet-friendly· 2
- Dogs allowed inside
- Dogs allowed outside
- Offerings· 4
- Free water refills
- Organic dishes
- Quick bite
- Vegetarian options
- Facilities· 1
- Restroom
- Atmosphere· 2
- Casual
- Trendy
- Parking· 1
- Parking
- Highlights· 2
- Great dessert
- Great tea selection
- Popular for· 2
- Solo dining
- Good for working on laptop
- Crowd· 1
- Groups
- Accessibility· 2
- Wheelchair accessible restroom
- Wheelchair accessible seating
- Family-friendly· 1
- High chairs
Location
Cafes near filo Coffee House
- Contour Cafe4.74300.4 mi£10–20Outdoor seatingVegetarian optionsDelivery
full breakfast, bacon and sausages, blt sandwich
- Chaiiwala4.79150.5 mi
indian breakfast, karak chai, omelette
- Turquoise Cafe & Eatery4.94130.8 mi£1–15
turkish breakfast, manti with yogurt, turkish chicken doner wrap
| Place | Rating | Distance | Price | Mentioned in reviews |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| filo Coffee HouseOutdoor seating · Vegetarian options · Vegan options | 4.975 | — | £1–10 | brownie, bacon roll, flatbread |
| Contour CafeOutdoor seating · Vegetarian options · Delivery | 4.7430 | 0.4 mi | £10–20 | full breakfast, bacon and sausages, blt sandwich |
| Chaiiwala | 4.7915 | 0.5 mi | — | indian breakfast, karak chai, omelette |
| Turquoise Cafe & Eatery | 4.9413 | 0.8 mi | £1–15 | turkish breakfast, manti with yogurt, turkish chicken doner wrap |
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