Barra Berries Farmshop

Barra Castle, Aberdeenshire, United Kingdom

🛍 Coffee, Asiatic, European, Ice Cream

3.9 💬 338 Reviews
Barra Berries Farmshop

Phone: +447866491508

Address: Barra Castle, Aberdeenshire, United Kingdom

City: Aberdeenshire

Menu Dishes: 5

Reviews: 338

"We stopped here for coffee late on a Sunday morning. We hadn’t booked and the cafe was busy, but were offered a table at the far end of the seating area. Once seated we realised this was going to be very noisy (there was a large party enjoying brunch right next to us so the very helpful waitress offered to move us to the sofas near the door. This was perfect, much quieter and altogether more comfortable. Our coffees were very good, my request for hot milk produced a big jug of it many cafes give only a thimbleful. The scones were amazing, some of the best I’ve had for years absolutely delicious, enormous, served warm with the farm’s own excellent jam. We had the special, raspberry, white chocolate and granola. (Plain and cheese were also available. The bill was significantly lower than several places we have visited recently. About £11.50 we’ve been charged £15 and even, once, almost £20 for 2 coffees and scones in Aberdeenshire over the past year. The staff were all very friendly and helpful. We’ll definitely plan to return as soon as possible."

Full menu - 5 options

All prices are estimates on menu.

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Barbara Barbara

The tables are too close together. Impossible to have privacy when talking. Service a bit slow. Food was tasty.

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Lindsay
Lindsay

Brilliant food and service. Great value fantastic tasty food. Ample parking very welcoming. Home made jam on sale. Can’t wait to return.


Alexander
Alexander

Food is good, tables a bit tight for space, but the person that wrote the menu should think again and maybe ask customers It is overly complicated and takes ages to read through all the unnecessary waffle Please make it simpler and shorter


Z1543TYmarym
Z1543TYmarym

Really enjoyed our lunch chosen from a very varied and appetising menu.Friendly,helpful staff.Was very busy and we hadn't booked but waitress went out her way to find a table for us.One wee criticism is the tables are a bit close together both for moving around the space and for conversation.Will definitely be back and would recommend. View menu


LeeLiv
LeeLiv

Entered to the lovely ambiance and array of tray bakes on display. Seated immediately and order taken by pleasant staff. Food arrived exactly as ordered, soup was delicious so I thought lets have a dessert. Mixed fruit crumble with ice cream was also fantastic. Very good value for money, maybe not the cheapest but, you get what you pay for. We will be back soon as finding this quality/standard in Aberdeenshire is hard to find.


alisonbrown73
alisonbrown73

Stopped for lunch without a booking. Got seated straight away. Took a long time for our order to be taken with the table next to us getting served first despite coming in after us. Food came and was very tasty. What let us down was not once did anyone come and ask if our food was ok. We were seated close to the kitchen so not hard to miss us. Very expensive and expected better service at those prices. We certainly won’t rush back.


Carolyn
Carolyn

The food at this restaurant was delightful, but the service left much to be desired. Despite having made a reservation, we were ignored by the two staff members busy serving at the counter. We had to locate our own menus and were not even asked if we wanted drinks. We were left wondering if we were supposed to approach the counter to place our order. One tall, well-dressed lady seemed to purposefully avoid helping us each time we tried to ask her something, giving us the impression that she was simply there for show. While the two women behind the counter were efficient, the lack of the usual cheerful and helpful young staff members was noticeable. Ultimately, the food was delicious, but the... View menu


Emma
Emma

We visit regularly for lunch, coffees etc so thought we would try afternoon tea. We had a 2.30 booking. The table was decorated very well and the service was good the food was a bit of a let down. The bread for the sandwiches was delicious but the fillings were just ok. The sweet chutney with the ham was over powering and the chilli cheese again was just a little sickly. The Quiches were all very dry, however the sausage rolls were excellent. The cakes were a mixed bag, the raspberry posset was lovely, the scones were just so dry and overcooked, they didn’t really taste home made I buy scones regularly there the shortbread was overcooked and crisp, the coffee and brown sugar cake was just de...


Bernadette
Bernadette

Booked a week in advance but when we got there they had no time next to our booking. Although there was several tables free, we were asked to wait till a dirty table was cleaned. We asked could we be seated elsewhere as one of the chairs was in the path of the servers and customers. We were moved to another table which had the exact same problem one of the chairs was in front of the kitchen door. Server was snippy. Our food was ordered and served within a reasonable time. Food was average and was expensive for what it was. We waited a long time for someone to clear plates and ask if we wanted anything else. We waited a lengthy period before we were served the coffee’s and cake we ordered. So...


sconeseeker
sconeseeker

We stopped here for coffee late on a Sunday morning. We hadn’t booked and the cafe was busy, but were offered a table at the far end of the seating area. Once seated we realised this was going to be very noisy (there was a large party enjoying brunch right next to us so the very helpful waitress offered to move us to the sofas near the door. This was perfect, much quieter and altogether more comfortable. Our coffees were very good, my request for hot milk produced a big jug of it many cafes give only a thimbleful. The scones were amazing, some of the best I’ve had for years absolutely delicious, enormous, served warm with the farm’s own excellent jam. We had the special, raspberry, white cho... View menu

Aberdeenshire

Aberdeenshire

Aberdeenshire offers stunning coastlines, historic castles, and rich Scottish culture; typical dishes include haggis, smoked salmon, and buttery shortbread.

Categories

  • Coffee Indulge in our rich and aromatic coffee selection, expertly brewed to awaken your senses. From classic espresso to creamy lattes, discover the perfect blend to start your day on a flavorful note.
  • Asiatic
  • European
  • Ice Cream A delightful selection of creamy, handcrafted ice creams with a variety of flavors ranging from classic vanilla and chocolate to unique options like lavender honey and spicy mango, perfect for satisfying your sweet tooth.

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