Cosy and homely Rannoch Station Tearoom Exploring Scotland leads to stumbling across the occasional hidden gem and this tearoom situated inside the remote Rannoch Station is an oasis at the end of the long road from Pitlochry and Perthshire. The tearoom attracts railway geeks, walkers, cyclists and day-trippers seeking sustinence. NextRead More…
Getting a hug in Shawlands On a recent stroll around Shawlands with Mrs Foodie, we decided to go for a cuppa somewhere. With plenty of cafes to choose from, we plumped for Hug Cafe, on Skirving Street. Initially we were only going to have a coffee & tea, with theRead More…
Tebay – The best motorway service station in the UK? Motorway services aren’t known for their prettiness or indeed comfort and welcome. Usually it’s a quick toilet stop, stretch of the legs, maybe a sandwich and back to the driving. Tebay, however, is something different. We stopped here for lunchRead More…
The Laurels, Southside Glasgow We needed to get out the house for some fresh air but the weather was a bit cold and wet…well, it certainly helped inspire our choices off the menu at The Laurels! The Laurels is on Clarkston Road and is within walking distance of both Muirend RailwayRead More…
Speciality coffee and bikes Not something that you would think that you would normally find together but you do at Lola Bikes & Coffee. We spent New Year in The Hague so we had to find somewhere nearby to our hotel which served good coffee. A bit of researchRead More…
We found our thrill in Millbrae hill Millbrae hill cafe recently opened in the Battlefield/Langside area in the Southside of Glasgow and has settled in to become a firm favourite of locals quickly (it used to be 1901 cafe). Inside the decor is muted with colour from the seating and some piecesRead More…
It’s all about the coffee (and eggs) Spitfire Espresso is one those places I keep returning to and meaning to write about but never do. I feel that I’ll never do it justice trying to write about one visit when a mix of the last six could do. So hereRead More…
We’re always looking to save some money when eating out to allow us to splash out at other times. The best breakfast (ontbijt) tip for visiting any main town in the Netherlands is to visit HEMA. HEMA has a Scandi-feel, a bit like IKEA meets (Flying) Tiger. Lots of budgetRead More…
Recommended for lunch in Delft A short tram ride from The Hague is the gorgeous city of Delft. Well known for pottery, canals and Vermeer, it did initially sound like a “pensioner day out” destination when Mr Foodie suggested it. However, I’m now sweet on Delft and partly because ofRead More…
Brunch at Brooklyn Cafe in Shawlands Brooklyn Cafe is one of those neighbourhood cafes that has always been there but it’s not all traditional, serving a menu covering burgers, pulled-pork and spicy wings alongside the more regular cafe treats of ice-cream and hot filled rolls. We wandered along for someRead More…
