Central Cafe - Menu

17 George St, DG8 8NS, Dumfries Galloway, United Kingdom

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4.4 💬 201 Reviews
Central Cafe

Phone: +441988500210

Address: 17 George St, DG8 8NS, Dumfries Galloway, United Kingdom

City: Dumfries Galloway

Dishes: 7

Reviews: 201

"When we saw this place from the outside we were not sure what to expect. It was 3:30pm(ish and we were hungry. In Europe this is a less than normal time to eat out unless you go fast food. In Scotland, we didnt see many fast food places so we took a chance on this place and we are glad we did. Not only is this place quaint, small, and inviting...but the owners (clearly a couple are very friendly. It was clear after only a few minutes that this was a local favorite stop for candy and quick drinks. I saw at least two guests pop in while I waited for my sit in meal and talk to the owners using their name. I had a family of four, three of us eating as my infant was too small to eat but she did cry a bit which they didnt seem to mind. My husband ordered a fish and chips platter, me the spicy chicken plate (I was kindly warned of its spicyness , my 6 year old the chicken nuggets (or whatever they were called plate. It did seem to take a minute for our food to be cooked, since it was all fried I expected it quickly...once it arrived I knew why. It seems only my plate was not hand-breaded. My husband was presented with a generous portion of what he called 'absolutely delicious ' fish and fries. My sons plate consisted of a generous portion as welll, which after tasting also seemed hand breaded, delicious! My plate however, while yummy and only a bit spicy (I love spicy things! had what looked like frozen patties of spicy breaded chicken. It was good, I ate it all. The fries were crisp but the color of them was different, I couldn 't tell if their oil needed to be changed or if they made their own fries. Regardless they were delicious and we 're eaten! They provided a surplus of condiments at the table. Packets of ketchup, malt vinegar, and euro style mayo...and also something called 'brown sauce '...of course I was curious! This sauce could be totally normal for Scotland but as an American traveling abroad, I can only say it kinda tasted like bbq sauce mixed with maybe mustard and vinegar; I didnt love the sauce but it was a fun try.Upon payment, after we ate it seemed wild expensive...the walls priced were not outrageous, alas somehow all three of us costed £30?! Not what you would expect from a corner candy store cafe. Of course we paid it, didnt argue. I also wanted to try their candy...I saw something in a bag called 'treacle candy '...tbh I had no idea what a treacle or treacle candy was. So I asked, he (the owner humored me...trying to describe a clearly normal UK candy. Afterwards I felt as if I had asked something absurd like explain what a butterscotch candy tastes like?!I tried them, mannn were they addictive! All around we were content, and felt full aside from the cost of the food. I would recommend stopping here if you are in the area for a yummy fried dish and some friendly folk."

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Balstel Balstel

Excellent haggis supper. Enjoyed two really good haggis and chips on the last night of our holiday in the area. Friendly staff and clean premises. Will be back.

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najock
najock

Fresh Tasty Fish supper, drove short distance to enjoy with a sea view at Isle of Whithorn. Thankfully as the only local chippy, we were not disappointed we all enjoyed.


BonViveur1956
BonViveur1956

Incredibly rude and obnoxious staff. Every time I've tried to buy fish and chips they make you wait for ages then tell you to come back in 45 minutes to an hour. How they remain open with their attitude is a mystery.


ineedanotherbreak
ineedanotherbreak

All food is freshly cooked whilst you wait. We got three pizzas and was around £16. Only thin base so deep pan lovers avoid. The fish and chips smelled beautiful. Only downside is no toilet facilities which I didn't need at the time but others may need.


Stuart
Stuart

Lovely as usual. Everything cooked fresh and done perfectly. Nice, crisp batter, perfectly done haddock and no grease. Chips are nice and fluffy. Massive portion as well. Everybody in the shop is really friendly. One of my favourite chippies, always come here when in the area.


ArchieNYC
ArchieNYC

Popped in for ice cream and so glad we did! It's amazing and you also get the offer of homemade raspberry sauce-perfect! Loved it so much we took a tub to enjoy later at our holiday cottage. Owner was so friendly and welcoming. Can't wait to return on our next holiday in the area.


Canstra
Canstra

Took a lovely drive 40 miles down to the machars and to Whithorn to order our fish and chips from the central cafe. Food was beautiful and the service was very friendly and second to none. New layout is fresh and immaculate as usual. Thanks Paul, liz and staff. Highly recommended.


angela
angela

Great haddock chips cooked fresh to order. A fascinating tale photos from the owner of the history of their family shop a Mediterranean background. My husband only ever eats cod and no other fish! The proprietress said haddock's the favourite in Scotland.! The fish,chips mushy peas, bread butter, pot of tea were gorgeous. Cafe bright, fresh, clean and a lovely welcome. And guess what next time we're up there we'll definately be back there can't wait.


William
William

We stayed in Whithorn for a holiday and enjoyed the really fresh and crispy chips supplied by the Central Cafe. everything piping hot and presented in an insulated polystyrene container so everything was still piping hot when we got home which, admittedly, was only about 100 years down the road in a formnerly mediaeval terraced house3, restored and now managed by National Trust for Scotland and first class to be recommended! The staff were very friendly and everything was freshly cooked in the order of the customers arriving, so if you wished only chips and there were others before you, their orders were attended to first, which was quite correct.


AuraOnFire
AuraOnFire

When we saw this place from the outside we were not sure what to expect. It was 3:30pm(ish and we were hungry. In Europe this is a less than normal time to eat out unless you go fast food. In Scotland, we didnt see many fast food places so we took a chance on this place and we are glad we did. Not only is this place quaint, small, and inviting...but the owners (clearly a couple are very friendly. It was clear after only a few minutes that this was a local favorite stop for candy and quick drinks. I saw at least two guests pop in while I waited for my sit in meal and talk to the owners using their name. I had a family of four, three of us eating as my infant was too small to eat but she did c...

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