Aberdeen – known as the Oil and Gas capital of the UK – is that all we offer? Oil and Gas is only a small part of what this city and the surrounding area has. Could we be becoming a new Scottish food destination? One thing that has changed in the city during the pandemic is the growth of the local Aberdeen Entrepreneur and in particular showcasing local Scottish food.
Here is a roundup of some of the new restaurants, cafes, street food to try and for those not quite ready to venture out now restrictions have lifted or if you need a treat whilst quarantining, a few options to be able to enjoy in the comfort of your own home (the list is endless this is just a taster…..)
Trellis Coffee Shop - Main Street, Newburgh, AB41 6BL
Opening Saturday 22nd May. The famous Aberdeen Melt Cheese Toastie shop unfortunately suffered to the hands of Covid early in the pandemic but thankfully the owner has turned her hands to a new coffee shop. Transforming The Udny Arms Hotel in Newburgh - The famous melt brownies will hopefully be available and it’s a perfect spot to stop off before heading for some seal spotting in Newburgh or Golf at beautiful Cruden Bay.
Forest Farm Dairy – Kinellar, Aberdeen, AB21 0SH
Award winning organic dairy offering Scotland’s first milk vending machines. They sell organic milk, yogurt, artisan gelato and sorbet all from their happy organic cows. March 2021 saw them open their new Farm Shop & Gelateria serving ice-cream, coffee’s, tray bakes and essentials 7 days a week 10am – 8pm. Their self-service Farm shop is open 7 days a week 6.30am – 8pm.
Thorneybank Farm Shop - Rothienormam, Inverurie, AB51 8XT
Farm shop providing local homegrown fresh produce from their own farm and local independent suppliers, coffee, cakes and fresh food vending machines. A few local suppliers available include homemade pizza kits from Mikes Pizza Gaff, Organic Meat from Louise’s Farm Kitchen, Yogurt from Rora Dairy and Treats from Bakery Lane.
Bandit Bakery – Rose Street, Aberdeen
The bread maker from Foodstorey, Aberdeen has gone out on his own and in March 2021 opened a new Artisan Bread bakery on Rose Street, Aberdeen. Offering delicious sourdough breads and vegan cinnamon buns. His products can also be picked up at various organic shops across Aberdeen including the new Rosemount Market.
Muchacho – Rose Street, Aberdeen
Mexican Street Food. Love Mexican? Look no further than Muchacho. A take away Mexican in town but now offering the new Tacobox and Tacovan. The Taco box is a build your own taco made for sharing and for those based outside the city centre they have Taco Van nights which and during the pandemic they launched their TACO Night boxes across North East neighbourhoods.
Not quite ready to venture out to restaurants of cafes why not try some of these home delivery options:
Get in quick these unique donuts sell out in minutes and its worth setting a reminder to make an order. Kendall offers unique and different flavours using only local Scottish produce– not your typical krispy crème donut. Her donut orders open at 8pm on the first Friday of every month and she offers pick-up and delivery options. If you miss out you can try and pick one up on certain days of the month at Figment Coffee or Forest Farm Dairy. Keep an eye on her Instagram accounts for updates.
Artisan Sourdough Bread and Pastry Maker in Aberdeen City. Orders through the website for delivery or can be picked up on various days from Figment Coffee or Rosemount Market.
Big Manny's Pizza – Holburn Street, Aberdeen, AB10 6BN
Bringing the NYC style pizza slice all the way to Aberdeen.
Covid has also enabled us to gain access to some of the amazing food scenes the rest of the Scotland has to offer straight to our door as well:
Dishoom – Restaurants across the UK
The best breakfast brunch “Breakfast Naan Kit” – Try the Bacon Naan Roll Kit, may seem like an odd combination but it is truly delicious.
Home X- Home by Nico – From the six by Nico Restaurants across the UK
A new tasting experience every month. Providing you with restaurant quality food that is easy to prepare in the comfort of your own home.