Reviews

Overall Total Score
4.4 out of 5
Impressive | 1256 reviews

What Alasdair P doesn't like about Castleton Farm Shop And Cafe:
This once great cafe has unfortunately taken a nose dive. Price increases are now so steep that the quality of food and service no longer aligns. The scale of operation has also meant that the level of service has fallen significantly. Examples being waiting 40 mins to order ice creams, going to desk to order and then being told its table service! 40 mins is not good table service. The long waits for service are now... View all feedback. What stan smith likes about Castleton Farm Shop And Cafe:
Travelling between Inverurie and Haddington we have seen the sign but never managed to call here. Today that changed. Despite the very heavy rain we found this restaurant. Staff were welcoming, friendly and efficient. Our grandson had a cheese and haggis panini with salad. I had a brie with cranberry sandwich and salad. My wife had soup with oatcakes. All the food was nicely presented and of a very high standard. The... View all feedback.

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Gastroranking-it
3.0 ★ from 50 reviews
stan
24.10.2024 - 05:54

Travelling between Inverurie and Haddington we have seen the sign but never managed to call here. Today that changed. Despite the very heavy rain we found this...

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Alasdair
24.10.2024 - 05:54

This once great cafe has unfortunately taken a nose dive. Price increases are now so steep that the quality of food and service no longer aligns. The scale of o...

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Don
24.10.2024 - 05:54

Fantastic food at a reasonable price, decent sized portions, great service, very good atmosphere, clean, welcoming as always, definately a pleasure.

R
24.10.2024 - 05:54

This was once a great value place with high quality food but sadly the items on the menu have become more basic, and the prices are unjustifiable. The price inc...

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JaneR0ss
24.10.2024 - 05:54

I used to frequent Castleton for years with friends, mostly for breakfast/brunch. We used to love it. A while ago they changed the menu, put the prices up and s...

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Castleton Farm Café has become an uneven dining experience, oscillating between delightful meals and frustrating service. While some patrons rave about the delicious food and warm welcomes, others lament steep price increases, long waits, and inconsistent service. It's evident that the café struggles with its success; busy peaks mean a packed venue, often resulting in overwhelmed, inexperienced staff. Despite these shortcomings, many describe the food as fresh and flavorful, emphasizing its extensive menu catering to various diets. With commendable COVID-19 protocols in place, Castleton offers a blend of promise and pitfalls, leaving customers pondering their next visit.

Tripadvisor
4.4 ★ from 655 reviews
dorothyo935
13.11.2023 - 13:42

During our journey to Aberdeen, we decided to stop at this restaurant to charge our car and grab a meal. I highly recommend this place for several reasons. The...

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Jacqui
13.11.2023 - 13:42

We visited the Cafe for coffee and cake today, the place was packed which is usually a good sign! We ordered 2 cappuccinos, a banoffee pie and lemon meringue pi...

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Andrew
13.11.2023 - 13:42

We stopped in for coffee and cake and left without either. After being shown to a table we were clearly forgotten, after 7 minutes without any form of acknowled...

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AlanP6xx
13.11.2023 - 13:42

Its been a while since I was here. There is now a big extension out the back. Food is still reasonable but service very poor. The waiting staff are all teenager...

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948jeanetted
13.11.2023 - 13:42

I’d rather you didn’t go so there is a table for me!! What a fabulous gem of a restaurant alongside a lovely farm shop. There are two sections to the restaurant...

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Gastroranking-uk
4.5 ★ from 601 reviews

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