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Cafes, Coffee Shops & Tea Rooms in Aberdeenshire and Moray
One thing is for sure, every cyclist likes a cafe stop! Whether you are on a social ride or you're on route to somewhere, taking a break with a good cup of coffee and a slice of cake, or even soup and a sandwich is a ride highlight for many riders.
It is a chance to get warm, regroup, have a tasty snack and to chat about the miles done, the miles to come or the gnarly trails you have just conquered. The cafe stop is part of cycling culture.
So it makes sense for us to list just some of the cafes, coffee shops and tea rooms in Aberdeenshire and Moray who serve the cycling community.
We suggest you check opening times before you visit, and take a Lightweight Cafe Lock with you to secure your bike.
Our list is not definitive, so if we have missed your favourite cafe when out cycling then do let us know about it so we can add it to our list. Contact details are at the bottom of the page.
Aboyne Cafes
Belwade Farm
Aboyne, AB34 5BJ.
01339 885398
Spider on a Bicycle
Station Square, AB34 5HX
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Boat Inn
Charleston Road, AB34 5EL
01339 886137
Alford Cafes
Chloe's Kitchen Creations
Victoria Buildings,
AB33 8WB
01975 520880
Open 7 days a week.
Breakfast, lunches, cakes, traybakes, coffee and ice cream. Delicous cakes and tray bakes made by Chloe.
Bright and spacious cafe with loads of inside seating. Tables could be pulled together for larger groups.
No outside seating.
No cycle racks provided, so on pavement parking. Bikes visible from many of the seats within the cafe.
Alford Bistro
40 Main St, AB33 8PX
01975 563154
Open 7 days a week.
Bistro serves hot & cold drinks, homebakes, snacks and lunches. Glutten free options. Traybakes and scones brought to your table on a trolley so you can see the full selection on offer - very elegant!
One table suitable for large groups, with many set for 6. No outside seating.
No cycle racks provided so on pavement parking. Bikes not visible from many seats within the cafe.
Balmedie Cafes
Beachside Coffee Shop
Eigie Road, AB23 8YF
01358 742003
Open 7 days a week.
Part of the Balmedie Leisure Centre, the Beachside Cafe serves hot & cold drinks, homebakes, snacks and lunches through to mid afternoon.
Tables can be pulled together for groups. Outside seating also available.
Cycle racks outside leisure centre. Racks not visible from cafe.
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Banchory Cafes
Woodend Barn
Burn O'Bennie Rd, AB31 5QA
01330 826530
Open Thursday-Sunday.
Buchanan Bistro at the Woodend Barn bake, brew, knead, pickle, prove, and cook everything from a scone through to a full evening meal. Super coffee. Good selection of traybakes, cakes and scones.
Large tables available for groups. Lots of outdoor seating.
Covered cycle rack which can hold around 8 bikes. Rack not visible from cafe.
Tease Coffee Bar
17 High St, AB31 5TB
01330 824945
Ride Coffee House
46 Station Rd, AB31 5YA
01330 820946
Open 7 days a week.
Skateboard and cycling inspired coffee house offering a selection of cakes, scones and light meals. Their warm cheese scones are fabulous!
Large tables available for groups. Outdoor seating.
Cycle rack which can hold around 15 bikes. Racks visible from many seats in the cafe.
Banff Cafes
The Spotty Bag
Old Market Place, AB45 1HE
01261 815623
Delight Cafe Gallery
10A Boyndie Street, AB45 1DY
01261 455547
Duff House Tea Room
Duff House, AB45 3SX
07741 320749
Blackburn Cafes
Forest Farm Dairy
Kinellar AB51 0SH
07887 557548
Open 7 days a week.
Forest Farm Dairy and Gelato Garden serves hot & cold drinks, homebakes, and superb ice cream.
Get ready for inside seating with a difference! Rather than a standard room, the Dairy provides 8 outdoor, heated pods. Quirky, and great fun! Loads of open air seating also available.
Cycle racks for eight bikes. More bikes can be secured to the fence behind the pods. Bikes visible from some of the seating available.
Marshall's
Boghead Farm, Kinellar AB51 0XD
01224 790493
Open 7 days a week.
Marshall's Farm Shop and Tea Room serves hot & cold drinks, homebakes, snacks, lunches and full meals.
Tables not particuarly suited to groups. Outside seating also available.
No specific cycle parking provision. Bikes can be secured to the railings to the sides of the shop however not visible from cafe.
Braemar Cafes
The Bothy Braemar
Invercauld Road, AB35 5YP
01339 741019
Taste Coffee Shop
Airlie House, AB35 5YT
01339 741425
Gordons Tearoom
Mar Road, AB35 5YL
01339 741611
Bridge of Brown Cafes
Bridge of Brown Tearoom
Bridge of Brown, AB37 9HR
01807 580335
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Buckie Cafes
Pozzi Cafe
4-8 High St, AB56 1AQ
01542 832211
Le Cafe Coull
25 west Church, AB56 1BN
01542 835400
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Chapel of Garioch Cafes
The Old Post Office Tea Rooms
Old Post Office House, AB51 5HE
01467 681660
Closed Mondays & Tuesdays.
Freshly made sandwiches, ciabattas & soup. Good selection of cakes, including vegan cakes - all home baked on the premises or by local independent bakers.
Has a nice big table for a group. Also has outside seating.
No cycle racks, though you can take your bike via the side gate into the garden.
Crathie Cafes
The Highlanders Bakehouse
Ben Avon, AB35 5UL
01339 742242
Open Thursday through Sunday.
Artisan bakery selling wide selection of tasty bread, butteries, croissants and amazing sweet treats. Great for breakfast, brunch or lunch. Vegetarian friendly and vegan options.
Lots of seating options: Sit inside, sit in the covered verandah, sit under canvas, or sit outside.
No cycle racks, but bikes can be secured against the fence.
Cullerlie Cafes
Flora's Coffee Shop
The Cross Roads, AB32 6XP
07821 221360
Closed Wednesdays.
Good selection of tray bakes and cakes. Funky looking empire biscuits, complete with a face!
Homemade soups, paninis and pies on offer for the bigger appetite.
Tables in the cafe could be pulled together for larger groups. Outdoor seating available.
Cycle racks for 5 bikes provided, not visible from inside tables.
Daviot Cafes
The Shop at Daviot
Main Street, AB34 5BD
07595 170806
Closed Tuesdays & Wednesdays.
Wide selection of cakes and tray bakes. Light lunches and soups. GF, DF & Vegan selection. Look out for the blackpudding sausage rolls, or garlic and parsnip soup.
Has a couple of large tables tucked away at the rear of the cafe suitable for groups. Lots of outdoor seating.
Cycle racks for 6 bikes provided.
Free customer wifi.
Dess Cafes
Deeside Activity Park
Dess, AB51 0HZ
013398 83536
Open 7 days a week.
Located mid way between Aboyne and Lumphanan, the Deeside Activity Park offers breakfast, homemade soups, paninis, sandwiches, cakes & traybakes and a selection of daily specials.
Small cosy indoor seating area with lots of outdoor seating.
Cycle racks for 6 bikes provided. Racks not visible from the cafe.
Drumoak Cafes
Drum Castle
Drumoak, AB31 5EY
01330 700334
Mains of Drum
Drumoak, AB31 5AN
01330 811000
Elgin Cafes
Grampian Coffee House
Waulkmill House, IV30 8QN
01343 813271
Batchen Street Coffee
33 Batchen Street, IV30 1BH
01343 545888
Allarburn Farm Shop
Edgar Road, IV30 6XQ
01343 546484
Ellon Cafes
The Chocolate Bar
2 Market St, AB41 9JD
01358 724071
A cosy friendly specialist chocolate shop and cafe serving luxury chocolates, home-baking, lunches. Great toasties and paninis.
Tables can be rearranged for groups. A few outside tables available.
Cycle racks in the square in front of the cafe. Racks visible from outside tables, though not from most inside tables.
Broomies at JRD
Broomiesburn Rd, AB41 9RD
01358 720294
Symposium Coffee House
Neil Ross Sq, AB41 9AX
01358 268190
Fettercairn Cafes
The Arch Cafe
Main St, AB30 1XX
01561 340592
Closed Mondays & Tuesdays.
A cosy friendly coffee shop and licensed restaurant serving freshly cooked food daily. Good selection of home baked cakes.
Tables can be rearranged for groups.
No cycle racks, though you can secure your bike to the railings opposite the cafe. Railings visible from most tables.
Forres Cafes
The Bike Bothy
105 High St, IV36 1AA
01309 671745
The Potting Shed
Mackenzie & Cruickshank Garden Centre, IV36 2GW
01309 696940
Brodie Countryfare
by Forres, IV36 2TD
01309 641555
Fraserburgh Cafes
The Beach Cafe
South Harbour Road,
AB43 9TB
01346 516555
Open 7 days a week.
Spacious cafe on the beach serving breakfast, lunch, coffee, hot food, and freshly baked cakes.
Staff willing to rearrange seats for groups. Outdoor seating also available.
No cycle racks though bikes can be secured to esplanade railings. Bikes not visible from most seats within the cafe.
Dunes Golf Centre
Philorth Links, AB43 8TL
01346 510693
Peartree Coffee House
61 High St, AB43 9ET
01346 512212
Huntly Cafes
Deans
Depot Road, AB54 8JX
01466 455194
The Merry Kettle
25 Duke St, AB54 8DL
01466 792108
The Bank Cafe
2 The Square, AB54 8AE
07955 710755
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Insch Cafes
Kellockbank Garden Centre
Kellockbank Country Emporium, AB52 6SN
01464 851114
Open 7 days a week.
Kellockbank is a self service coffee shop offering everything from cake & coffee to full meals. They support many local suppliers and use fresh, seasonal produce and ingredients where possible.
Loads of indoor tables, with a few outdoors for the nicer weather.
Cycle racks with space for 5 bikes. Racks not visible from cafe.
Bennachie Leisure Centre
Largie Rd, AB52 6LT
01464 821248
Closed Sunday.
The charity run Bennachie Leisure Centre has a welcoming cafe serving light breakfasts, soups, sandwiches, daily lunch specials, scones, cakes, tray bakes, filter coffee and teas.
Loads of indoor tables which can be pulled together for larger groups.
Two cycle racks with space for four bikes. Racks visible from most seats in the cafe.
Kemnay Cafes
Cafe 83
17 Station Rd, AB51 5RB
01467 207060
Open 7 days a week.
Cafe 83 serves breakfast, lunch, dinner, drinks and coffee - vegitarian options available. Good selection of tray bakes. Scones warmed before serving - nice touch!
Table layout is good for groups.
No cycle parking provided. Pavement at front is quite narrow - ok for a couple of bikes, but not half a dozen. Bikes not visible from tables.
Kintore Cafes
Crafty Cafe
1 Dean's Court, Kintore, AB51 0RY
01467 631020
Closed Sundays.
Located on the main street, next to the post office, The Crafty Cafe is a crafting hub, gift shop and cafe offering fine pieces, paninis, soups, hand roasted coffee and specialist teas.
Lots of small tables that can easily be pulled together for groups.
No cycle racks. Limited on street parking in front of cafe - though bikes visible if parked at the door. Additional bike parking round the corner - not visible from cafe, and nothing to secure bike to.
Lossiemouth Cafes
The Harbour Lights
5 Pitgavey Quay,
IV31 6TW
01343 814622
Open 7 days a week.
Overlooking the Marina, in a secluded corner of Lossiemouth, the Harbour Lights is a bustling daytime Cafe specialising in all day breakfasts, lunches, snacks, home baking and a variety of teas & coffees.
Lots of tables, some of which can be pulled together for groups. Outside seating available all year round.
No cycle racks but space at front of cafe to leave bikes. Bikes visible from most tables in the cafe.
Lumphanan Cafes
The Meet Again
Tea Shop
12 Perkhill Road,
AB31 4SE
01339 883776
Open 7 days a week. Cash only
A small, quaint, friendly family run cafe. They make their own cakes, and have a selection of fine teas and infusions. They also make a range of snacks such as toasties, sandwiches and rolls.
Four small tables that can't really be moved, but the cafe is small so groups won't really be split up. Outside seating available in summer.
No cycle racks but space at front of cafe to leave bikes. Bikes visible from most seats in the tea shop.
Macduff Cafes
The Seafront Cafe
33 Shore St, AB44 1TS
01261 831017
Annies Cakery
Station Brae, AB44 1UL
01261 831743
Maud Cafes
Platform 5
Station Road, AB42 5LY
07391 105671
Open 7 days a week.
A friendly family run cafe located on Station Road, making it ideal for those using the F&B cycle trail. Lunches, paninis, soups and a good selection of scones and traybakes.
Lots of tables inside, with outside seating for the warmer weather.
No cycle parking, though bikes can be secured to the fence in the cafe garden. Garden not visible from most tables in the cafe.
E-bike charging points available.
Midmar Cafes
Forest Cafe
Treehouse, Midmar,
AB51 7NB
01330 830000
Open 7 days a week.
Good selection of freshly baked scones, homemade cakes, paninis, soups etc.
Bench seats at the sides of cafe allow groups to stay intact.
Outside seating available.
Cycle racks with space for 5 bikes. Racks visible from some seats in the cafe.
Mintlaw Cafes
Simpsons at Happy Plant
Simpsons Garden Centre, North Street, AB42 5HH
01771 623344
Open 7 days a week.
Lunches, paninis and toasties with a small selection of scones and traybakes.
Lots of tables, though appears maximum of 4 at a table. No outside seating.
Three wheel grabber type cycle racks, and a rail that another couple of bikes could be secured to. Racks not visible from cafe.
Newburgh Cafes
Trellis Coffee Shop
50 Main St, AB41 6BL
01358 789989
Open Wednesday to Sunday.
Breakfast, lunch and a fantastic selection of delicious scones, traybakes and home bakes. A large yet warm and friendly atmosphere, with great views onto the golf course. Often very busy so worth phoning ahead to book a table.
Possibility of tables being combined to allow groups to stay intact. A good number of outside tables for the nicer weather.
Purpose built A-frame cycle rack that can hold a dozen bikes. Bike rack not visible from inside cafe.
Oldmeldrum Cafes
Barra Berries Farmshop
Barra Castle, AB51 0BB
07866 491508
Open 7 days a week.
Good selection of scones, traybakes, cakes, sandwiches, soups etc., also a selection of lunches. And of course, strawberries, raspberries, blackberries and blueberries when in season.
Bench seats at the sides of cafe allow groups to stay intact.
A good number of outside tables.
No cycle racks. Space at front of shop to leave bikes though not readily visible from inside.
Pitmedden Cafes
Cafe48
14 Oldmeldrum Road
AB41 7AG
01651 842346
Open Wed - Sat (9:15am – 2:30pm)
Community cafe, just off National Cycle Route #1, that aims to offer good honest food at a reasonable price and to create a comfortable and welcoming environment. Cafe48 serves breakfast, lunches, daily specials, Caber coffee, traybakes, and quite possibly the biggest scones you will ever see!
Tables can be arranged to allow groups to sit together. Lots of outside seating available.
Covered cycle racks for around 10 bikes provided. They also provide a super cycle tool station complete with spanners, pump and all maner of tools in case you need to make any adjustments to your bike. Nice touch!
Pitcaple Cafes
The Buzzard Cafe
Pitscurry
AB51 5DY
07767 647626
Open Mon - Fri (10am – 3pm) Cash Only
Good selection of freshly baked scones, homemade cakes, tray bakes, soups, filled rolls and paninis prepared in the learning kitchen by staff with additional needs. Many of the ingredients used are grown on site. Very good prices, cheerful staff and quick service.
Very popular so if visiting as a group then phone to book a table. Tables can be arranged to allow groups to sit together. Outside seating available in summer. Great views across to Bennachie.
Cycle racks with space for 6 bikes. Racks partially visible from some seats within the cafe.
Stonehaven Cafes
The Old Pier Coffee House
The Old Pier, AB39 2JY
01569 766035
Molly's Cafe Bar
The Promenade, AB39 2RD
01569 762378
Arduthie House Tea Rooms
Ann Street, AB39 2DA
01569 767765
Tarland Cafes
Tarland Tearooms
27 The Square, AB34 4TX
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Tarves Cafes
Murly Tuck Cafe
3 The Square, AB41 7GX
01651 851489
Open 7 days a week.
Good selection of freshly baked scones, homemade cakes and soups. Friendly, welcoming staff.
Lots of tables including two large ones allowing groups to stay together.
On street parking, with bikes not visible from inside the cafe.
Torphins Cafes
Platform 22
22 Station Road, AB31 4JF
01339 882807
Closed Sundays & Mondays
Great selection of homemade food and baking using locally sourced and Scottish fare. The warmed savoury scones, served with pickle are sublime!
Outside seating only - two benches.
Covered bicycle racks for over a dozen bikes.
Turriff Cafes
Traffords Coffee House
18 High St, AB53 4DS
01888 563500
Laird's Kitchen
Delgatie Castle, AB53 5TD
01888 563479
Udny Cafes
The Coffee Apothecary
Udny, AB41 7PQ
01651 842253
Open 7 days a week.
A popular cafe with local cyclists, the Coffee Apothecary offers a complete menu dedicated to coffee, accompanied by a great food menu. Breakfast, lunches and a wide variety of cakes, sweet treats and fine pieces. The Coffee Apothecary take particular care in sourcing every ingredient that is on their menu; local free range eggs, veg grown within 3 miles of the cafe, and all dry ingredients ethically sourced.
A couple of large tables available for groups. Outside seating available for the nicer weather.
No cycle parking, but bikes can be left against the windows and are visible from most seats in the cafe.