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The Arch Cafe & Bistro — Restaurants in Laurencekirk

The Arch Cafe & Bistro

RestaurantsLaurencekirk

4.7 out of 5 stars4.7(224 reviews)

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Quick info

+44 156 134 05 92
The Arch Cafe and Bistro, Main St, Fettercairn, Laurencekirk AB30 1XX, United Kingdom
£10–20

About The Arch Cafe & Bistro

In Laurencekirk, The Arch Cafe & Bistro is a restaurant with a wall of cakes at the back, stocked with a wide selection of cakes and desserts. Gluten free options sit among them, so guests avoiding gluten have sweet choices too. The lunch menu covers soups and sandwiches, including a steak baguette with peppercorn sauce and a bacon and black pudding roll. Cullen Skink, a smoked haddock chowder with potatoes, is another dish diners order. Cakes can be eaten in the dining room, and the drinks list pairs coffees such as Americano and latte with Stella.

Good to know

  • Reservations
    Accepts reservations
  • Parking
    Free parking lot · Free street parking · Parking
  • Accessibility
    Wheelchair: entrance, parking lot, restroom, seating
  • Good for kids
    Good for kids · High chairs · Kids' menu
  • Dietary
    Vegan options · Vegetarian options

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Reviews

4.7/5
224 reviews

What reviewers say

Reviewers most often mention cakes and desserts, cullen skink, steak baguette and bacon and black pudding roll.

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Customer Review Summary

Reviewers most often return to the cakes, with a wall of them at the back, a wedge of cheesecake, and a custard cream described as moist and crumbly, and one reviewer says they come every Sunday for cakes, with gluten free options noted. Close behind is the Cullen Skink, a smoked haddock chowder with potatoes that two reviewers single out. A steak baguette with peppercorn sauce and a bacon and black pudding roll also draw praise, along with soups, sandwiches and an Americano. Staff are called friendly again and again, and prices are described as fair or reasonable. The one recurring caution concerns demand: one reviewer says they have missed out before because it gets busy and recommends booking in advance, and another was glad to have reserved a table for lunch. Reviewers also mention free WiFi, and one cyclist says staff happily refilled their water bottles.

Featured reviews

  • Sue James
    “Lovely wee place where we enjoyed a bowl of Cullen Skink. I would certainly return”
  • Phil Salinas
    “We come here every Sunday for cakes. Good selection of gluten free options. I recommend”
  • S
    “Lovely little cafe I didn’t know existed until yesterday. Stopped by while on a cycle and all the staff were incredibly friendly. I had a bacon and black pudding roll with a latte which was all fantastic. Menu looked great but I had limited appetite. There’s a wall of cakes at the back which look great, I had a custard cream which was moist and crumbly. Staff were happy to fill out water bottles up too.”
  • Shiona
    “Lovely selection of cakes. Great choice of soups. Lunch menu excellent. Glad we reserved a table for lunch. Will be going back.”
  • Caroline Mitchell
    “Love this place. The steak baguette with peppercorn sauce is an absolute must-try. The cheesecake is pretty awesome too. They get busy and we've missed out before so I would definitely recommend booking in advance. Lovely staff, great food! Can't wait to visit again, highly recommended.”

Hours

Monday
Closed
Tuesday
Closed
Wednesday
Closed
Thursday
Friday
Saturday
Sunday

Highlights

  • Great coffee
  • Great dessert
  • Great tea selection
  • Popular for breakfast
  • Popular for lunch
  • Popular for dinner

Amenities

  • Wheelchair accessible entrance
  • Accepts reservations
  • Takeout
  • Dine-in
  • Good for kids
  • Vegan options
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  • Alcohol
  • Cozy
  • Beer
  • Coffee
  • Quick bite
  • Dessert
Dining options· 6
  • Breakfast
  • Brunch
  • Lunch
  • Dinner
  • Seating
  • Table service
Atmosphere· 1
  • Casual
Family-friendly· 2
  • High chairs
  • Kids' menu
Offerings· 5
  • Hard liquor
  • Healthy options
  • Small plates
  • Vegetarian options
  • Wine
Popular for· 1
  • Solo dining
Crowd· 2
  • Groups
  • Tourists
Highlights· 1
  • Great tea selection
Facilities· 1
  • Restroom
Accessibility· 3
  • Wheelchair accessible parking lot
  • Wheelchair accessible restroom
  • Wheelchair accessible seating
Parking· 3
  • Free parking lot
  • Free street parking
  • Parking

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