A good option when the other more trendy cafes are all full. Also open evenings. Dogs very welcome. Can be on the pricey side so check prices before ordering!
Café Grande, Bruntsfield
Village Inn, Corstorphine
Tucked away on the old high street, this local pub has a surprisingly good chef! Chicken fajitas highly recommended. Quieter on a Sunday evening when there’s no football on the TV.
Meadows Café, Edinburgh
A favourite spot when we are walking our dogs on the Meadows – popular with families and the local Spanish community – extensive collection of outdoor toys -wonderful sun trap on a sunny afternoon. Dogs allowed inside too, though indoor space limited.
Rothiemurchus Visitor Centre
Café has an outdoor covered seating area so you can be there with your pooch come rain or shine in the warmer weather. No dogs inside – too crowded for extra legs! PS Love the list of products from the shop!
The Dairy, Tomatin
Dogs not allowed inside here but there is a sheltered sunny outdoor seating area overlooking the children’s playground. Secluded spot just off the A9 south of Inverness.
Plough Inn, Rosemarkie
Ancient inn in centre of village. Dogs allowed in bar and inner dining room. Pub grub.
Crofter’s Café, Rosemarkie
Delightful little place right by the beach. Easy walk from here to Chanonry Point to watch for dolphins.
Spitaki, Canonmills
Delightful dog-friendly authentic Greek taverna not far from Canonmills. Wide range of mezze dishes – excellent food. Our second visit this past week and we will definitely be back again! Split level with open staircase adds to the charm.
Annandale Water Services, M74
No dogs allowed inside here, but there is a seating area out the front which catches the sun on warm autumn days. There is also a lovely sheltered spot round the back – a great place for lunch al fresco on a sunny afternoon. Buy lunch from the M&S Simply Food at the petrol station on the way in, get your cappuccino from Costa and you are all set!
Boardwalk Beach Club, Cramond
The Boardwalk Beach Club near Cramond now allows dogs inside as long as they’re not wet or muddy. This place is an inspiration – a vibrant, tropical-themed cafe with stunning views across the Forth, with ambitious plans for further expansion.
