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Birdhouse Cafe

CafesBanchory

4.8 out of 5 stars4.8(309 reviews)

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Quick info

+44 133 082 84 56
74 High St, Banchory AB31 5SS, United Kingdom
£10–20

About Birdhouse Cafe

Birdhouse Cafe is a cafe at 74 High St in Banchory, serving speciality coffee in a glass alongside Korean spiced buttermilk chicken, a pairing that sets the tone for the rest of the menu. Breakfast and brunch options include french toast, and grilled sandwiches and toasties fill out the savoury side. Gluten-free bread is available for guests who need it. For something sweet, the cafe sells cheesecake in big wedges, and hot chocolates sit on the menu next to the coffee. Guests can bring their dogs, which are welcome inside.

Good to know

  • Parking
    Free street parking
  • Accessibility
    Wheelchair: entrance, restroom, seating
  • Good for kids
    Good for kids · High chairs · Family-friendly
  • Dietary
    Organic dishes · Vegan options · Vegetarian options

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Reviews

4.8/5
309 reviews

What reviewers say

Reviewers most often mention coffee, cheesecake, grilled sandwiches and korean spiced buttermilk chicken.

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Customer Review Summary

Reviewers most often return to the coffee, with a perfect flat white described as smooth and nutty and one calling it probably the best they have had outside Italy. Close behind is the food, where portions are called huge and good value. Diners name the grilled sandwiches, the C.A.BLT burger, the mungo sandwich with caramelised onions, Korean spiced buttermilk chicken, french toast and gluten-free bread. The cheesecake gets praise too, with one reviewer taking two big wedges away. Staff are repeatedly described as friendly, and one reviewer enjoyed a chat about ethical coffee suppliers. The complaints are fewer but specific. Two lower ratings describe lukewarm coffee, one served in a glass that was hard to handle. One reviewer found a bland toastie and lacklustre service, and said the toastie to share was a regular toastie plated on two dishes with extra crisps and salad. Another was put off by uncovered cakes with flies hovering over them. One reviewer calls the cafe small but worth it.

Featured reviews

  • M Shearer
    “We came here whilst visiting Banchory as we wanted coffee & cake but ended up just having a coffee as the cakes weren’t covered up. Within the twenty or so seconds we were there flies were hovering around the cakes….needless to say that put us right off! I don’t understand why supermarkets & cafes don’t cover their food that is on display. The coffee was nice although luke warm and served in a glass. Why not just put it in a cup or a mug as it’s easier to handle or at least give us the option?! Staff were very friendly whilst we there, we hope it does well as it’s a local cafe but it needs a few minor changes before we hurry back.”
  • Si mon
    “Had a really lovely lunch here. Excellent gluten-free bread and definitely good value for money.”
  • Ravi Fernandez
    “Very, very average experience on our visit. Lukewarm coffee, bland toastie and lacklustre service. Gets a high score on Google so maybe we caught them on a bad day. PS. The ‘toastie to share’ for £15 is a £10 toastie served on two plates with extra crisps and salad on the second plate! Waiter told us this with a straight face 😂”
  • Scott.Illustrates
    “I had the C.A.BLT burger and it was fantastic. Took away two big wedges of cheesecake for later as well. Great location.”
  • Travis Pool
    “This was probably one of the most delicious grilled sandwiches I have ever had. The food, service and atmosphere was just amazing, and the local patrons were also friendly and engaging. Wonderful service and a great place to sit, relax and enjoy a break. Thanks so much Birdhouse cafe.”

Hours

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Highlights

“Speciality coffee, brunch,grilled sandwiches, Sweet treats, hot chocolates, sit in and take away”

  • Great coffee
  • Great dessert
  • Great tea selection
  • Popular for breakfast
  • Popular for lunch
  • Popular for solo dining

Amenities

  • Wi-Fi
  • Wheelchair accessible entrance
  • Free street parking
  • Dogs allowed
  • Takeout
  • Dine-in
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  • Family-friendly
  • Vegan options
  • Cozy
  • Onsite services
  • Coffee
  • Free water refills
Dining options· 7
  • Breakfast
  • Brunch
  • Lunch
  • Catering
  • Dessert
  • Seating
  • Table service
Popular for· 1
  • Solo dining
Accessibility· 2
  • Wheelchair accessible restroom
  • Wheelchair accessible seating
Offerings· 6
  • Healthy options
  • Organic dishes
  • Prepared foods
  • Quick bite
  • Small plates
  • Vegetarian options
Atmosphere· 2
  • Casual
  • Trendy
Pet-friendly· 2
  • Dogs allowed inside
  • Dogs allowed outside
Highlights· 2
  • Great dessert
  • Great tea selection
Facilities· 2
  • Gender-neutral restroom
  • Restroom
Crowd· 3
  • LGBTQ+ friendly
  • Tourists
  • Transgender safespace
Family-friendly· 2
  • Good for kids
  • High chairs

Location

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