
Corner Tree Cafe
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About Corner Tree Cafe
Corner Tree Cafe is a coffee shop on Whitehall Rd in Aberdeen's West End, with an attached shop that sells gifts and furniture paint, so a stop for coffee can include a browse for a project. The coffee is locally roasted, and a changing range of fresh home bakes sits alongside it. Food runs from breakfast and brunch into lunch, including toasted paninis served with a side salad and crisps, and maple and bacon pancakes with added eggs. Gluten-free options cover the paninis, soups and pancakes. Afternoon tea arrives on three tiers of handmade sweet and savoury items, with hot raspberry chocolate scones among them and vegan options available. A small private room can be used for it, which suits groups. Dogs are welcome.
Good to know
- ReservationsAccepts reservations
- ParkingPaid street parking · Parking
- AccessibilityWheelchair: entrance, restroom, seating
- Good for kidsGood for kids · High chairs · Kids' menu
- DietaryVegan options · Vegetarian options
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Reviews
What reviewers say
Reviewers most often mention afternoon tea, croissant combos, salmon croissant and pancakes.
What reviewers say
Reviewers most often mention afternoon tea, croissant combos, salmon croissant and pancakes.
Customer Review Summary
Croissants draw the most mentions, from the salmon croissant to a toasted croissant with eggs and bacon, which one reviewer calls the star of the menu. Afternoon tea comes close behind, with diners praising the sandwiches, the sweet treats and the hot raspberry chocolate scones, along with vegan options and a private room. Paninis with side salad, maple and bacon pancakes with added eggs, iced hazelnut lattes and the cakes also earn praise, and one gluten-free diner valued the pancakes, paninis and soups. Staff are described as friendly and welcoming. The criticism is sharper in one visit: an unwelcoming look from a staff member, a table beside the staircase, no one coming to take the order so the diners went to the counter, and later arrivals served first. That reviewer also found darkened salad leaves under the salmon croissant and a panini that arrived only warm. Another reviewer found the coffee a bit bitter. One reviewer notes the teapot is big enough for three cups.
Customer Review Summary
Croissants draw the most mentions, from the salmon croissant to a toasted croissant with eggs and bacon, which one reviewer calls the star of the menu. Afternoon tea comes close behind, with diners praising the sandwiches, the sweet treats and the hot raspberry chocolate scones, along with vegan options and a private room. Paninis with side salad, maple and bacon pancakes with added eggs, iced hazelnut lattes and the cakes also earn praise, and one gluten-free diner valued the pancakes, paninis and soups. Staff are described as friendly and welcoming. The criticism is sharper in one visit: an unwelcoming look from a staff member, a table beside the staircase, no one coming to take the order so the diners went to the counter, and later arrivals served first. That reviewer also found darkened salad leaves under the salmon croissant and a panini that arrived only warm. Another reviewer found the coffee a bit bitter. One reviewer notes the teapot is big enough for three cups.
Featured reviews
- Richard Street
“Superb menu, friendly staff and a really nice interior. Bonus points as it's a decent size teapot so you can get 3 cups of tea out of it. Had the toasted panini with side salad which was a good size and served with a nice side salad and crisps. Look forward to visiting again when work takes me up that way.”
- Sam E
“This is such a hidden gem in Aberdeen - my partner and I have been here twice in quick succession as we enjoyed it so much highly recommend the salmon croissants and iced hazelnut lattes. It is quite a high price point but well worth it for the quality of food, coffee and atmosphere.”
- Sara Wood
“Was my first time coming here on Sunday after winning the 10th Birthday competition. We had the afternoon tea and it was absolutely delicious we loved every bite. The sandwiches were so good and we loved the sweet treats but I think one of our favourites was the hot raspberry chocolate scones. All the staff were really lovely and very attentive. Would highly recommend this place for others and definitely the afternoon tea, can’t wait to come back for another ☺️”
- Spudley x
“Popped in for some lunch with a colleague for some bruch. Everything was lovely - I had panini & he had a breakfast croissant. There was also the cutest little king charles spaniel sitting near the door - so that was an absolute win for me 🥰”
- Anna Kálmán
“Corner Tree Cafe is such a lovely little gem in Aberdeen! The café is cosy and cute, and the staff are incredibly kind and welcoming 🌳☕️💗 As someone who eats gluten-free, I was so impressed by the range of options available, including naturally gluten-free pancakes, gluten-free paninis, and soups. 🙌 The highlight was definitely the maple and bacon pancakes with added eggs 🍁🥓🍳 — absolutely delicious and highly recommended! I also loved that they offer sugar-free syrups, which is a great touch. ✨ My only criticism is that the coffee was a bit bitter for my taste, and I wish they offered regular lactose-free milk. ☕️ Overall, a fantastic café with amazing gluten-free options and wonderful service. I’ll definitely be back!”
Hours
- Monday
- Tuesday
- Wednesday
- Thursday
- Friday
- Saturday
- Sunday
Highlights
“A cosy cafe in Aberdeen's West End serving breakfast, brunch & lunch everyday until 4:30PM. Our coffee is locally roasted and handcrafted by our talented baristas. We also offer a wide range of fresh home bakes which change daily. All of our items are available to be enjoyed sitting in, or taken to go - Plus we are dog friendly ! We offer Afternoon Tea's which can be booked everyday of the week which feature three tiers of handmade sweet and savoury options.”
- 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
- Accepts reservations
- Outdoor seating
- Dogs allowed
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- Takeout
- Dine-in
- Family-friendly
- Vegan options
- Cozy
- Onsite services
- Dining options· 7
- Breakfast
- Brunch
- Lunch
- Catering
- Dessert
- Seating
- Table service
- Atmosphere· 2
- Casual
- Trendy
- Pet-friendly· 2
- Dogs allowed inside
- Dogs allowed outside
- Offerings· 6
- Beer
- Coffee
- Healthy options
- Quick bite
- Small plates
- Vegetarian options
- Facilities· 1
- Restroom
- Parking· 1
- Parking
- Family-friendly· 3
- Good for kids
- High chairs
- Kids' menu
- Highlights· 3
- Great coffee
- Great dessert
- Great tea selection
- Popular for· 2
- Solo dining
- Good for working on laptop
- Crowd· 3
- Groups
- LGBTQ+ friendly
- Transgender safespace
- Accessibility· 2
- Wheelchair accessible restroom
- Wheelchair accessible seating
- Planning· 1
- Brunch reservations recommended
Location
Coffee shops near Corner Tree Cafe
- The Craftsman Company4.51,0751 mi£10–20Wi-Fi / laptopOutdoor seatingVegan options
scottish breakfast, local craft beer selection, coffee and matcha lattes
- Kilau Coffee4.75731.6 mi
cheesecake, cakes and pastries, halloumi
- The Coffee Bar4.6603.1 mi
tray bakes, coffee, hot chocolate
| Place | Rating | Distance | Price | Mentioned in reviews |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Corner Tree CafeWi-Fi / laptop · Outdoor seating · Vegan options | 4.4441 | — | £10–20 | afternoon tea, croissant combos, salmon croissant |
| The Craftsman CompanyWi-Fi / laptop · Outdoor seating · Vegan options | 4.51,075 | 1 mi | £10–20 | scottish breakfast, local craft beer selection, coffee and matcha lattes |
| Kilau Coffee | 4.7573 | 1.6 mi | — | cheesecake, cakes and pastries, halloumi |
| The Coffee Bar | 4.660 | 3.1 mi | — | tray bakes, coffee, hot chocolate |
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