Parx Cafe

Having lived in this city for more than three years now, you’d think I’d know all of its coffee secrets – but, alas!, Aberdeen still throws up a surprise in some of the most unexpected places. Parx Cafe was one of those revelations.

Le Marché Français

The place was unmistakably français: traditional rustic decor, boulangerie at the door wall-tall wine racks filled with bottles. Whatever my friend chef told me about lunch/brunch was ignored – I had to have a pastry with my mocha.

Rye & Soda

I will certainly make future trips to Rye & Soda’s for a patio lunch, but this time I will take them up on the £5 Champagne Brunch offer, which would certainly round up a summer afternoon nicely…

Pot Kettle Black

The decor is right up my street, with plenty of wood, funky lighting, and a mix and match of seats and tables offering lots of room for all types of drinkers – and eaters. Indeed, not only coffee is served at the Pot, but also sandwiches, cakes and even cocktails at evening functions.