# Archive Coffee, Kirkwall — Reviews & Opening Hours > Archive Coffee — Cafe in Kirkwall. Rated 4.7/5 from 523 Google reviews. Opening hours, location and directions. Source: https://staycation.co.uk/kirkwall/restaurants/archive-coffee (Staycation.co.uk). Cite the source page, not this text version. Cafe ££ # Archive Coffee 8 Laing Street, Kirkwall [View on Google Maps](https://maps.google.com/?cid=3277065494474824869&g_mp=Cidnb29nbGUubWFwcy5wbGFjZXMudjEuUGxhY2VzLlNlYXJjaFRleHQQAhgEIAA) Photo: [Google Maps](https://maps.google.com/) **In short:** Archive Coffee is a cafe in Kirkwall, rated 4.7 out of 5 from 523 Google reviews. Details checked 28 August 2026 · 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](https://ratings.food.gov.uk/business/989904). [More restaurants in Kirkwall](https://staycation.co.uk/kirkwall/restaurants) ★ 4.7 (523 reviews) Typical price range (Google) £10 – £20 ### Quick Facts **Destination** Kirkwall **Plus Code** 9CCVX2MR+7R ### 🏨 Places to stay near Kirkwall Hotels, B&Bs and self-catering on Booking.com, with live prices. 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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. ## More near Archive Coffee ### Hotels & B&Bs nearby - [The Storehouse Restaurant with Rooms ★ 4.6 · next door](https://staycation.co.uk/orkney/hotels/the-storehouse-restaurant-with-rooms) - [The Albert Hotel ★ 4.2 · next door](https://staycation.co.uk/orkney/hotels/the-albert-hotel) - [The Kirkwall Hotel ★ 4.3 · 0.1 mi](https://staycation.co.uk/kirkwall/hotels/the-kirkwall-hotel) - [St Ola Hotel 0.1 mi](https://staycation.co.uk/kirkwall/hotels/st-ola-hotel) ### Holiday cottages nearby - [Rockworks Chalets - Rockworks Chalets No. 2 ★ 4.7 · 6.2 mi](https://staycation.co.uk/orkney/cottages/rockworks-chalets-rockworks-chalets-no-2-uk7041) ### Campsites nearby - [Orkney Caravan Park at The Pickaquoy Centre ★ 4.6 · 0.5 mi](https://staycation.co.uk/orkney/camping/orkney-caravan-park-pickaquoy) - [Orkney Self Catering Caravan Holiday ★ 4.6 · 0.5 mi](https://staycation.co.uk/orkney/camping/orkney-self-catering-caravan-holiday) - [Orkney Caravan Park ★ 4.6 · 0.5 mi](https://staycation.co.uk/kirkwall/camping/orkney-caravan-park) - [Kirkwall Bay Touring Park ★ 4.9 · 1.6 mi](https://staycation.co.uk/kirkwall/camping/kirkwall-bay-touring-park) ### Things to do nearby - [The Orkney Museum ★ 4.6 · 0.2 mi](https://staycation.co.uk/the-orkney-isles/attractions/the-orkney-museum) - [Pickaquoy Centre ★ 4.6 · 0.5 mi](https://staycation.co.uk/the-orkney-isles/attractions/pickaquoy-centre) - [Orkan Adventures ★ 5.0 · 8.1 mi](https://staycation.co.uk/the-orkney-isles/attractions/orkan-adventures) - [Fossil and Heritage Centre ★ 4.6 · 8.8 mi](https://staycation.co.uk/the-orkney-isles/attractions/fossil-and-heritage-centre)