EXPLORER CAFE

An unexpected gem in the heart of Aviemore

Coffee with a view

Serving the finest snacks, meals and hot drinks in the area, Explorer Café is upstairs in the Tiso Aviemore Outdoor Experience store at Aviemore Retail Park. Whether you're fuelling up for an adventure or winding down with a cake and coffee, there's something for everyone.

Open from 9:30am every day. Breakfast is served until 11:30am, then lunch from 11:30am. Locals, visitors and their four-legged companions are all welcome.

Cafe counter
Coffee and cake
Seating area
Dog-friendly zone
Dog-friendly zone
Dog-friendly zone
Dog-friendly zone
Dog-friendly zone

Explorer Café

On the menu

See the full menu →

Breakfast

Served until 11:30am

  • Scottish breakfast

    Bacon, sausage, haggis, black pudding, tattie scone and free range eggs

  • Vegetarian breakfast (V)

    Veggie sausages, veggie haggis, grilled halloumi and tattie scone

  • Pancake stacks (V)

    With bacon and maple syrup, banana and honey, or berry compote

  • Smashed avocado (V)(Ve)

    On white, brown or gluten-free toast with chilli and lemon

  • Morning roll or toast

    With your choice of filling

Lunch

Served from 11:30am

  • Cullen skink

    Smoked haddock, potato and leek chowder with bread

  • Haggis stovies

    With oatcakes

  • Burger of the week

    With skin-on fries and coleslaw (V or Ve option available)

  • Homemade soup

    Made daily in store, with fresh bread or oatcakes

  • Sandwiches, paninis & baked potatoes

    From the BBQ jackfruit (Ve) to the Haggis Melt

Drinks

All day

  • Coffee & hot chocolate

    Decaf, and soya, almond and oat milk available

  • Real fruit smoothies

    Berry Go Round, Coco Loco and more

  • Ice cream milkshakes

    Banana, caramel, chocolate or strawberry

  • Teas

    Breakfast tea, plus rooibos, Earl Grey, green, lemon and ginger, and more

(V) vegetarian, (Ve) vegan. Please tell our team about any allergies or dietary requirements. Most of the menu can be adapted.

Explorer Café

Why visit?

Upstairs in Tiso Aviemore, open from 9:30am every day.

01

Locally Roasted Coffee

Espresso, flat whites, lattes and more, plus hot chocolate for after the hill.

02

Handmade Cakes

Pair one with a coffee or take one for the road.

03

Soup Made Daily

Prepared in store every day. Ask the team for the soup of the day.

04

Every Diet Welcome

Vegetarian, vegan and gluten-free options, and most dishes can be adapted.

05

Dogs Welcome

Dogs are part of the family here, with a watering station for them too.

06

Free Wi-Fi & Parking

Free Wi-Fi in the café and free parking at Aviemore Retail Park.

Open from 9:30am every day

Ready to visit?

Call the café on 01479 784 560 or email manager@explorer-cafe.co.uk