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Archive Coffee

8 Laing Street, Kirkwall

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In short: Archive Coffee is a cafe in Kirkwall, rated 4.7 out of 5 from 523 Google reviews.

Details checked · source: Google Places

Good to know

Parking

  • ✓Free car park
  • ✓Paid car park
  • ✓Paid street

Accessibility

  • ✓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 Archive Coffee

Archive Coffee sits on Laing Street in Kirkwall and serves breakfast, brunch and lunch alongside coffee, beer, wine and cocktails. The menu includes cakes, pastries, desserts and vegetarian dishes, with a children's menu available. Seating is provided indoors and outdoors, and takeaway is offered.

The cafe hosts live music and welcomes groups and families with children. Wi-Fi is available.

Menu & facilities

🥐 Breakfast 🥞 Brunch 🥪 Lunch ☕ Coffee 🍺 Beer 🍷 Wine 🍸 Cocktails 🍰 Dessert menu 🥦 Vegetarian options
🌤️ Outdoor seating 🎵 Live music 🍽️ Kids menu 🍴 Dine-in 🥡 Takeout

Opening hours

Monday
8:30 AM – 5:00 PM
Tuesday
8:30 AM – 5:00 PM
Wednesday
8:30 AM – 5:00 PM
Thursday
8:30 AM – 5:00 PM
Friday
8:30 AM – 5:00 PM
Saturday
8:30 AM – 5:00 PM
Sunday
11:00 AM – 4:00 PM

What's nearby

  • Co-op Food - Orkney Kirkwall - Albert Street next door
  • Kirkwall East Church next door
  • Kingdom Hall of Jehovah's Witnesses 150m away
  • St Magnus Cathedral 200m away

Distances as the crow flies, via Google

Diners like this cafe's delicious coffee, hearty breakfasts, and wide selection of cakes and pastries. They also highlight the fair prices, cozy atmosphere, and friendly staff. Guests mention the quick service and the reliable Wi-Fi connection.

Summary via Google

At a glance

Guest rating
4.7 / 5 (523 reviews)
Price level
££
Dogs allowed
No
Good for children
Yes
Good for groups
Yes
Booking required
No
Food hygiene rating
Pass
Destination
Kirkwall

Food hygiene rating from the Food Standards Agency.

Quick answers

What are the opening hours of Archive Coffee?

Archive Coffee is open Mon–Sat 8:30am–5pm; Sun 11am–4pm (from its Google listing; hours can change on bank holidays, so check before you go).

Is Archive Coffee any good?

Archive Coffee is rated 4.7 out of 5 from 523 Google reviews.

Is Archive Coffee dog-friendly?

No, Google lists Archive Coffee as not allowing dogs.

Is Archive Coffee good for children?

Yes, Archive Coffee is listed as good for children. There is a children's menu.

Can you book a table at Archive Coffee?

Archive Coffee does not take reservations, so it is walk-in only.

Does Archive Coffee have vegetarian options?

Yes, Archive Coffee serves vegetarian food.

Does Archive Coffee have outdoor seating?

Yes, there is outdoor seating.

Is Archive Coffee wheelchair accessible?

Archive Coffee has a wheelchair-accessible entrance and an accessible toilet.

Is there parking at Archive Coffee?

Yes: free car park, paid car park and paid street parking.

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