The Golden Larches - Stirling

We popped in for breakfast after leaving a nearby holiday lodge. The cafe had only just opened for the day and we were given a friendly welcome by the owners and shown to a seat in the cosy conservatory next to a roaring log burner. The menu offered lots of choice and when our food came after a very short wait it was freshly cooked, beautifully presented and, above all delicious. The full Scottish breakfast is highly recommended by my husband. The hosts were attentive and very friendly. A great little place as a stopover if passing or staying nearby. Lovely surroundings, delicious food and great value for money.

First visit back here after a few years and will be happy to return again soon. New owners took over 18mths ago and continuing to make improvements. We had toasties, soup and chips and really enjoyed them after a long cycle. Friendly and welcoming staff, restaurant and toilets clean and warm. Great location just off route 7 cycle path.

What a lovely lunch we had here. There were three of us (my partner, my baby son and I) and we needed to stop en route back south from a wedding in Glencoe. My son was due his milk and when we saw the sign for the shark toilet we had to check it out. On entry, we were given such a warm welcome by a chap who offered us the conservatory or the other side of the cafe advising it would be a bit warmer for our baby there. We really appreciated this thoughtfulness. After sitting down our order was taken promptly and we got the warm water howl we requested in record time to warm up our baby's milk. When our food arrived we could see it was topnotch and devoured it pretty quickly! The soup was delicious and the sandwich and toastie were exactly what we needed. The lovely staff checked in with us so kindly and made us all feel so welcome. The changing room/bathroom was absolutely ideal as it had a seat to put baby in whilst I got all his changing bits and bobs organised and out his bag. I even told the staff how wonderful this was as it is often such a juggle holding my baby and getting everything sorted! The shark toilet also didn't disappoint and was such a unique setup. Our son loved it. All in all, a great experience and we hope to be back again soon. Highly recommend for the warmth, kindness, lovely staff and of course, delicious food. Thank you for making us all so welcome! Including our baby boy.

Great place to stop en route to the Highlands. Super smooth coffee, good choices on the menu, unusual toilets! Lovely staff.

Visited twice while we were in Scotland for a week. Very friendly staff and very good with any doggy visitors. We really enjoyed the food, especially the full Scottish breakfast. They were very considerate as regards dealing with the allergies that one of the party has. Called again today after a walk in the rain to have coffees I shared a scone with my wife and it was lovely. When we are back up this way, we will certainly visit again. Would recommend and the Shark themed toilet brings a smile to one's face.