7 best places to get coffee and cake in Inverness

Cake is easily one of my favourite desserts to tuck into, especially when it’s made fresh and collected from an independent bakery or café.

If you agree, then you clearly have a sweet tooth. In that case, this listicle is right up your street.

Yes, it focuses on the best places to visit for coffee and cake in Inverness, so it should prove a breeze next time you’re in need of curbing your sweet tooth.

Simpsons

A tasty slice of cake paired with a cup of coffee is guaranteed at Simpsons.

The garden centre’s Glass House restaurant is perfect for doing just that whilst unwinding or catching up with a friend.

And afterwards, you can check out the foodhall and deli, gift range, home furnishings store and more.

Address: Culloden Road, Inverness IV2 5BA

An Empire biscuit, lemon meringue cake slice, and a pot of red berry tea from Simpsons in Inverness. — An Empire biscuit, lemon meringue slice, and a pot of red berry tea from Simpsons. Image: Paul Glendell/DC Thomson

Whisk Away

Whisk Away, founded by Nyomi Dixon, has gained quite the following since opening in June 2021.

The tray bake selection at the café is impressive, to say the least, so be prepared to struggle whittling down your choice…

Address: 19 Queensgate, Inverness IV1 1DF

Whisk Away tray bakes. — If you fancy cake in Inverness, consider Whisk Away. Image: Sandy McCook/DC Thomson

XOKO

XOKO – pronounced shaw-ko – is located on Bridge Street, and is run by co-owners Tristan Aitchison and Fernando Basaldua Bazaldua.

The bakehouse and coffee bar offers expertly crafted artisan sourdoughs, pastries, cakes, chocolates, and sandwiches, and is vegetarian, vegan, and gluten-free friendly.

Address: 13 Bridge Street, Inverness IV1 1HG

Sweet treats at XOKO. Image: Jason Hedges/DC Thomson

The Cake Shop

What’s available at The Cake Shop? The clue is in the name.

Yes, you guessed it – all things cake.

Jammy coconut, old-school sponge and hazelnut latte are just some of the mouth-watering flavours that owner Poppy Baker-Spink has dished out in the past.

Be sure to grab your favourite one while stocks last.

Address: 3 Tomnahurich Street, Inverness IV3 5DA

Selection of treats at The Cake Shop in Inverness. — The Cake Shop in Inverness is run by Poppy Baker-Spink. Image: Sandy McCook/DC Thomson

The Three Little Bakers

The Three Little Bakers boasts not one but three outlets in Inverness, so there’s little excuse to avoid stopping by for a fine piece.

It offers everything from breakfast boxes, sausage rolls and pies to doughnuts, cakes, tarts and pastries, which are sure to satisfy your sweet tooth.

Addresses:

39-41 Harbour Road, Inverness IV1 1UA
8 Cradlehall Court, Cradlehall, Inverness IV2 5WD
19 Tomatin Road, Inverness IV2 4UA

Owners Paddy and Jane Murphy outside the Three Little Bakers Cake shop in Inverness — Paddy and Jane Murphy. Image: Jason Hedges/DC Thomson

Ashers

Ashers, a family-run bakery that has been in operation since 1877, has one shop in Inverness for you to visit which is open from 8am to 2.30pm Monday to Saturday.

The company is well-known across the country for its delicious, award-winning bakes.

But if you were to ask me for a recommendation, I would urge you to get a slice of salted caramel drizzle cake.

Address: 44 Union Street, Inverness IV1 1PX

Strawberry tarts by Ashers. Image: Sandy McCook/DC Thomson

Milk Bar

For those of you taking a stroll in the Victorian Market in the future, after coffee and cake in Inverness, and are yet to visit Milk Bar, then take this as a sign to step inside.

When many people think of the cafe, their ice cream and milkshakes spring to mind.

But it also sells a delicious selection of cakes and bakes, too, as well as coffee.

Address: 8 Market Arcade, Victorian Market, Inverness, IV1 1PG