Cafe Kisimul - Carte

Hebridean Toffee Factory And The Deck Cafe

➤ Castlebay, HS9 5XB, Eilean Siar, United Kingdom

Carte • Drinks • Coffee • American • Ice Cream

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"We visited this restaurant on our first day in Barra. After walking 3 miles into Castlebay and only having Dairyly Dunkers to eat 8 hours before, we were exhausted. Despite sitting outside in the rain, we enjoyed a delicious meal with a view of the harbor. It was a truly authentic Barra experience, with local teenagers enjoying ice cream and wearing crop tops, older ladies meeting for coffee, and cyclists stopping for a break. The atmosphere perfectly captured the vibe of Barra. The food was also fantastic - I ordered Barra prawns on flat bread, which was a great representation of the island's cuisine."

Vatersay Community Hall Cafe

➤ United Kingdom, Eilean Siar

Carte • Food • Coffee • Vegetarian • Community Centre

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"I can't comment on the camping side, but the cafe is uniformly excellent. I've just come away from my second visit in two weeks, and have had a great lunch for the second time. It was cold and wet outside, and going in it was nice and warm. There are 6 tables inside, 2 outside under cover, and three more outside. Having just swam off the nearby East beach, I was hungry, so had the leek and potato soup for £3, and the morning roll with lorne sausage for £3.50. The soup was delicious, with nice big chunks of potato and leek and it came with a big roll. This could have been a meal in itself. The morning roll was toasted and buttered, and the sausage was savoury and nicely crispened. Being English, I don't get lorne sausage at home, so it's a treat (I can hear Scots laughing at this). It's our last day on Vatersay, so we decided to go for the cakes this time. There were about ten to choose from. I had the raspberry icing cake. And it was one of the best cakes I have ever had. The sponge was moist and fluffy, and melted in the mouth. It had about an inch of the freshest buttercream icing not an iota of crystals and topped with fresh raspberries. But all the other ones looked really good as well. The staff are uniformly pleasant and helpful. They make an effort to keep things clean. Just a couple of points to note: Vatersay is not a big island, and everyone seems to have multiple jobs, so they might not always have the staff to open. Make sure you have cash. You never know when someone might be practicing the bagpipes in the adjacent hall. Parking: 10 spaces outside the hall. I noticed people parking across the road, but was nit sure if this was official."

Craigard

➤ United Kingdom, Eilean Siar

Carte • Fish • Wine • Coffee • Breakfast

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"Visited with a group. Booked table and had pre-ordered meal. Expected to be in an out within an hour or so. We arrived in time for a drink in the bar. Told our table was just being set and would be ready at 7:30. Called to our table at the appointed time- 7:30. Just after 8:00 pm we went to check on the order and a few minutes later someone came to ask about cutlery for the starters. At about 8:30 the starters arrived- for those who were having them. At 9:00 pm starters had been cleared but still no sign of main course. Staff kept asking if we wanted more drinks. We said that we would like our food. Given that most of us had been waiting almost 2 hours for an order that had been with the hotel for a week they should have been grovelling and apologising and offering us complimentary drinks Eventually at about 9:20 our food arrived. Paid on our way out. A very sullen silent woman took our money- not a smile, no warmth and certainly no word of apology or explanation for the excessive delay. On top of this they did the thing that winds me up more than anything. They took an order and served some people who had come into the restaurant after us. They left after their dessert at around the time that our mains were being asked for. My food was OKish. Nothing more. I had fish and chips. The batter was thick and heavy and covered with salt. Why this obsession with salting my food. I wouldn't presume to sugar someone's tea or coffee so why is it he fashion to determine that I like a lot of salt. I would definitely NOT recommend this restaurant, which is unfortunate given the limited choice in Castelbay. Good points- well the view from the dining room is good."