Inverness is a fantastic town to visit at any time of the year, but where are the best budget spots for food?
I have put together a list of their favourite restaurants in Inverness when sticking to a budget.
There are a range of restaurants, from sandwich bars to breakfast joints to diners – everything you might need for a budget-friendly, food-filled day out in Inverness.
So pack up the family and get eating.
1. Perk Coffee + Doughnuts
For an affordable and tasty lunch in Inverness, why not visit this Church Street cafe?
Their bacon and chilli jam toastie, packed with smoked cheese and caramelised onions costs just £7.20.
And their chicken and chorizo toastie, with spicy mayonnaise, peppers, rocket and smoked cheddar is £7.95.
As the name suggests, you can also get your hands on some delicious coffee and donuts here, as well as bakes like almond croissants, pain au chocolat and more.
Address: 36 Church St, Inverness IV1 1EH
2. Comfort Foods
Cheap eats combined with large portions is exactly what you want when on a budget. And this family-run café on Church Street delivers exactly that.
As the name suggests, Comfort Foods offers a wide selection of hearty, homemade meals such as full Scottish breakfasts, baked potatoes and burgers.
You can enjoy soup of the day for £6.25, baked potatoes for around £7.95 or sandwiches for around £9.95.
The baked potato fillings include beef chilli, beans and cheese, tuna, coronation chicken and many more.
The regular cooked breakfast at Comfort Foods costs £12.95.
Try their large traditional Scottish cooked breakfast if you are especially hungry.
Address: 22 Church Street, IV1 1EB
3. Coyote Burger
Another spot with large portions, Coyote offers big burgers from £9.50-14.50.
Stuffed full with everything from streaky bacon to Monterey Jack cheese, the burgers will satisfy most.
The restaurant also offers combo deals for budget-conscious diners.
You can get yourself a burger and fries for just £10.95 at lunchtime during the week. What a steal!
They also serve poutine – fries, fresh cheese curds and house gravy – for £7.50.
Address: 21 Academy Street, IV1 1JN
4. The Bakery Inverness
For affordable lunch options like sandwiches, sausage rolls and pies, this is the place for you.
The Bakery Inverness is all about good, affordable food.
They serve a sausage roll for £2.40, and a macaroni pie for £2.50.
Sandwiches are very cheap, at just £3.20! You’ll definitely be able to save your pennies here.
Address: 72 Tomnahurich St, Inverness IV3 5DT
5. McLeod’s Fish and Chips
Fish and chips might be getting more expensive, but this Inverness chip shop is keeping their prices affordable.
And McLeod’s is a prime example of a chipper done right – local fish cooked to perfection.
You can enjoy a small haddock supper from here for £6.80, a scotch pie for £3.70 or macaroni pie for £4.
Wholetail scampi with chips will only set you back £9.20 here too.
Address: 29 Grant Street, IV3 8BN
6. Scotch and Rye
Burgers fans are in luck if they visit this Inverness eatery, with its American-inspired menu.
With a 1920s Chicago prohibition theme, you can dine in style here – at an affordable price.
They offer a range of deals to keep things affordable for diners.
There’s 2 for 1 on wings every Wednesday, and at lunch time every day, you can get a burger and fries for just £10.
That includes a Louisiana-style buttermilk chicken burger, their Scotch and Rye burger and their signature veggie burger.
Address: 21 Queensgate, Inverness IV1 1DF
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