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Bean For Coffee

4.5 173 reviews 9:00 AM - 3:00 PM 35 Bridge St, Ballater AB35 5QD, United Kingdom

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Bean For Coffee, nestled in the charming town of Ballater, is a delightful coffee shop that has captured the hearts of locals and visitors alike. With its inviting atmosphere and attentive service, patrons rave about the quality of food and drinks. Mark Ushie praises their sausage roll, declaring it superior to others he's tasted, while Lina Brouillard expresses her delight with the homemade pastries, especially the cheese scone and a decadent mocha.

Regulars like Sandy Dutson commend the wide selection of breakfast options, including the satisfying big breakfast and indulgent blueberry & Nutella pancakes. The café's charm is heightened by its lovely views of the surrounding hills and friendly staff who create a welcoming environment perfect for relaxing with friends or family. Deborah Rguez found the dairy and soy cappuccinos to be spectacularly creamy, making them a must-try on any visit.

Whether you're stopping in after touring the nearby Balmoral Castle or just enjoying a leisurely moment, Bean For Coffee is the ideal spot to soak in the local cafe culture while savoring delicious coffee and homemade treats.

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Amenities & More

Service options

  • Outdoor seating
  • Onsite services
  • Takeout
  • Dine-in
  • Delivery

Highlights

  • Great coffee
  • Great dessert
  • Great tea selection

Popular for

  • Breakfast
  • Lunch
  • Solo dining
  • Good for working on laptop

Dining options

  • Breakfast
  • Brunch
  • Lunch
  • Dessert
  • Seating

Amenities

  • Restroom

Atmosphere

  • Casual
  • Cozy

Crowd

  • Tourists
Note: Amenity details are aggregated from verified visits, the venue's website and Google. They may change without notice. We recommend confirming key details (pet policy, accessibility, reservations) directly with Bean For Coffee before visiting.

Reviews for Bean For Coffee

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Review highlights

Based on 173 reviews

Bean For Coffee in Ballater is frequently praised for its welcoming atmosphere and attentive, friendly service. Visitors consistently highlight the cleanliness and well-maintained environment, complemented by pleasant views of the surrounding town and hills. The café offers a variety of homemade pastries alongside a selection of bread sourced externally, which contributes to the overall fresh and satisfying food experience. Popular menu items include traditional breakfast options, quiches, and a range of sweet treats, all noted for their quality and flavorful preparation. The quality of coffee, including dairy and soy options, receives particular commendation for its richness and creaminess. Overall, Bean For Coffee is recognized as a charming and reliable stop for both locals and tourists seeking a relaxed setting, good food, and a friendly team, making it a favored spot during visits to Ballater.

Mark Ushie
Jul 11, 2025

The sausage roll at the Bean For Coffee Ballater tested nicely compared to the one I had in Breamer. I will recommend it to anyone any day. The service was spot-on and the cafe was clean and serviced promptly and respectfully delivered. For your summer day trip or holiday, please come to Ballater. You can use the opportunity to see the Balmoral Bar and Castle.

Lina Brouillard
Jun 08, 2025

What a treat! All the pastries are homemade! The cheese scone was so good! I treated myself to a quiche and mocha for breakfast and they were both delicious!

Sandy Dutson
May 24, 2025

Lovely little cafe. We visited multiple times on our trip to Ballater. The employees are attentive and friendly, and the food is quite good. We tried several items; the big breakfast, pancakes and bacon, bacon roll with egg and cheese and the sausage roll. We asked about their bread and their pastries. We were told they make the pastries but their bread comes from Byron Bakery. It’s a great little place and quickly became our favorite breakfast spot.

Berglas71
May 19, 2025

Nice place to sit, chill and watch the world go by, great views of the Church, square and surrounding hills.There is the usual cafe fare on sale with tables available inside and out. The server was very friendly, polite and well presented. There is a customer toilet available.

Deborah Rguez
May 07, 2025

Delicious breakfast served by very lovely and welcoming people. We had a "big breakfast" and "blueberry & Nutella pancakes" (joys of being a English-Spanish couple). The coffees (dairy and soy cappuccinos) were spectacular! So creamy! The cakes looked very tempting, so we might have to come back!! It was the perfect stop in our road trip. The walk around the cute little town makes the cherried top to the driving break.

Shipra Suman
May 03, 2025

Very lovely restaurant to have brunch with fresh English breakfast and freshly grounded coffee. Loved the environment and the ambiance of the place. The owner has suggested us some places to go around, very gentle.

Sally Milton
Apr 09, 2025

This is a great coffee shop, delicious coffee and the best cakes. My husband really rates the sausage rolls too. I'm a veggie so can't comment but the blueberry scones are just perfect.

Little Beastie
Mar 30, 2025

Lovely little cafe in Ballater, open from 7.30am, which is very handy for early risers/workers, great friendly service from staff /owners, had an excellent breakfast, coffees, teas & cake, lots of items on the menu, for breakfast, lunch or a quick bite, excellent value for money, parking outside, disabled access and toilets on site, will definitely be back if in the area again.

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Quick info

Address
35 Bridge St, Ballater AB35 5QD, United Kingdom
Price range
£1–10
Category
Coffee shops

Opening hours

  • Monday Closed
  • Tuesday 9:00 AM - 3:00 PM
  • Wednesday 9:00 AM - 3:00 PM
  • Thursday (Today) 9:00 AM - 3:00 PM
  • Friday 9:00 AM - 3:00 PM
  • Saturday 9:00 AM - 3:00 PM
  • Sunday Closed

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