# Balmoral Estate Coffee Shop & Restaurant, Ballater — Reviews & Opening Hours > Balmoral Estate Coffee Shop & Restaurant — Cafe in Ballater. Rated 4.0/5 from 243 Google reviews. Opening hours, location and directions. Source: https://staycation.co.uk/ballater/restaurants/balmoral-estate-coffee-shop-restaurant (Staycation.co.uk). Cite the source page, not this text version. Cafe ££ # Balmoral Estate Coffee Shop & Restaurant Balmoral, Ballater [View on Google Maps](https://maps.google.com/?cid=6768568325882864688&g_mp=Cidnb29nbGUubWFwcy5wbGFjZXMudjEuUGxhY2VzLlNlYXJjaFRleHQQAhgEIAA) Photo: [Google Maps](https://maps.google.com/) **In short:** Balmoral Estate Coffee Shop & Restaurant is a cafe in Ballater, rated 4.0 out of 5 from 243 Google reviews. Details checked 28 August 2026 · source: Google Places ## Good to know ### Parking - ✓Paid car park ### Accessibility - ✓Accessible parking - ✓Accessible entrance - ✓Accessible toilet - ✓Accessible seating ### Payment - ✓Credit cards - ✓Debit cards - ✓Contactless Details via Google — worth confirming with the restaurant before you travel, especially for access needs. ## About Balmoral Estate Coffee Shop & Restaurant Balmoral Estate Coffee Shop & Restaurant sits within the estate office at Balmoral in Ballater. It serves breakfast, brunch and lunch, alongside coffee and desserts. The kitchen bakes its own cakes and scones, including Jaffa cake, carrot cake and plain scones served with cream. Outdoor seating is available, and the venue accommodates children and groups. Some diners note that prices are on the high side. ## Menu & facilities 🥐 Breakfast 🥞 Brunch 🥪 Lunch ☕ Coffee 🍰 Dessert menu 🌤️ Outdoor seating 🍴 Dine-in ## Opening hours **Monday** 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM **Tuesday** 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM **Wednesday** 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM **Thursday** 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM **Friday** 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM **Saturday** 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM **Sunday** 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM ## What's nearby - Balmoral Castle 200m away Distances as the crow flies, via Google Diners like this cafe's delicious cakes, including Jaffa and carrot cake, and freshly baked plain scones with cream. They also highlight the warm, welcoming atmosphere and the spotless dishes. Some reviews mention the food can be overpriced. Summary via Google ## At a glance **Guest rating** 4.0 / 5 (243 reviews) **Price level** ££ **Good for children** Yes **Good for groups** Yes **Food hygiene rating** Pass **Destination** Ballater Food hygiene rating from the [Food Standards Agency](https://ratings.food.gov.uk/business/1345542). [More restaurants in Ballater](https://staycation.co.uk/ballater/restaurants) ★ 4.0 (243 reviews) Typical price range (Google) £10 – £20 [01339 742534](tel:01339742534) (please mention staycation.co.uk when calling) ### Quick Facts **Destination** Ballater **Plus Code** 9C9R2QRC+HC ### 🏨 Places to stay near Ballater Hotels, B&Bs and self-catering on Booking.com, with live prices. 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Yes, there is outdoor seating. ### Is Balmoral Estate Coffee Shop & Restaurant wheelchair accessible? Balmoral Estate Coffee Shop & Restaurant has a wheelchair-accessible entrance and an accessible toilet. ### Is there parking at Balmoral Estate Coffee Shop & Restaurant? Yes: paid car park. ### How do I contact Balmoral Estate Coffee Shop & Restaurant? 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