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Café 1702 at Crathes is the perfect hangout for all the family, serving a selection of delicious freshly prepared hot and cold food, including an unrivalled selection of home-baked treats and ice cream. Enjoy a wide selection of drinks and if the weather’s a bit on the cold side, don’t miss out on trying our famous Extreme Hot Chocolate! With both indoor and outdoor seating, Café 1702 also has a children’s play area to keep your wee ones occupied, making it an ideal stop on your visit to Crathes Castle.
We’re also dog friendly, with water bowls and complimentary dog biscuits – not to mention our special doggy ice cream!
Sample menus
All food orders need to be placed at the counter; please make a note of your table number before ordering.
Please let us know of any allergies or dietary requirements before ordering.
[V] Vegetarian | [VE] Vegan | [GF] Gluten-free
| Breakfast menu (served 10am–12 noon) | |
|---|---|
| Morning roll Your choice of one filling: pork & leek sausage | bacon | fried egg | black pudding | vegan sausage | £4.75 |
| Additional filling | £1.00 |
| Scrambled eggs on toast White or brown bread | £7.50 |
| Ham and cheese croissant | £7.00 |
| Belgian waffles Choose from: Morning maple waffle (bacon and maple syrup) | Mixed berries delight (fresh mixed berries compote and whipped cream) | £8.50 |
| Lunch menu: lighter bites (served 12 noon–3pm) | |
|---|---|
| Soup of the day [V] [GF] Freshly made soup served with bread or oatcakes | £4.95 |
| Soup and a scone Freshly made soup served with a scone of your choice | £7.25 |
| Soup and a sandwich Freshly made soup served with a filled sandwich of your choice | £9.50 |
| Sandwiches Freshly prepared and served with a dressed side salad and crisps | £7.95 |
| Choose from: coronation chicken | Chicken, bacon and sweetcorn | Free-range egg mayo [V] | Tuna mayo | Scottish cheddar and Arran chutney [V] |
| Lunch menu: mains (served 12 noon–3pm) | |
|---|---|
| Crathes burger Double beef gourmet burger, Scottish mature cheddar, beef tomato, lettuce and tomato relish, served with fries and homemade coleslaw | £15.50 |
| Additional filling: bacon | black pudding | onion rings | mac ’n’ cheese | £1.50 |
| Highlander burger Venison gourmet burger, haggis, Scottish mature cheddar, beef tomato, lettuce and onion chutney, served with fries and homemade coleslaw | £14.50 |
| Falafel & spinach burger [V] [VE] Falafel & spinach patty, red peppers, hummus, roasted vegetables, lettuce and mayonnaise, served with fries | £12.50 |
| BLT toastie Served with a dressed side salad and crisps | £8.95 |
| Toasted ciabatta Served with a dressed side salad and crisps | £9.45 |
| Choose from: Smoked ham and Scottish cheddar | Tuna melt and cheese | Goat’s cheese, roasted grilled vegetables and hummus [V] | |
| Classic baked potato | £9.45 |
| Choose from: Scottish cheddar and baked beans [V] [GF] | Tuna mayo [GF] | Beef chilli con carne and Scottish cheddar | Vegan coronation cauliflower [V] [VE] [GF] | |
| Homemade mac ’n’ cheese [V] Served with a dressed side salad and skin-on fries | £12.95 |
| Chicken Caesar salad Grilled chicken breast, bacon, egg, croutons, Parmesan cheese, cos lettuce and Caesar dressing | £14.95 |
| Roasted grilled vegetables and hummus salad bowl [V] (VG option available upon request) Couscous and roasted vegetables, tossed in a lemon dressing, served with red pepper hummus, coleslaw, cherry tomatoes, cucumber and boiled egg | £11.50 |
| Loaded fries Choose from: | £12.95 |
| Dirty haggis fries with bacon, whisky cream sauce and spring onions | |
| Beef chilli con carne, Scottish cheddar, cheese sauce, sour cream, guacamole and jalapenos | |
| Salt & pepper chicken, cheese sauce, garlic aioli dressing and spring onions | |
| Three-bean chilli, vegan cheese, garlic aioli dressing, jalapenos and coriander [V] [VE] |
| Sides | |
|---|---|
| Skin-on fries [V] [VE] | £3.50 |
| Onion rings | £3.50 |
| Classic side salad | £3.50 |
| Baked beans [GF] [V] [VE] | £3.50 |
| Homemade coleslaw | £3.50 |
| Children’s menu | |
|---|---|
| Kids’ box Choose 4 items from the kids’ section at the chiller, including a small soup or sandwich | £5.95 |
| Bangers & mash Served with beans | £5.95 |
| Mini mac ‘n’ cheese [V] Served with fries and peas | £5.95 |
| Mini kids’ ham salad [GF] Served with fries | £5.95 |
| Cakes menu | |
|---|---|
| Scone Choose from: fruit | plain | cheese | £3.00 |
| Add Mackays preserve | £0.80 |
| Add Rodda’s clotted cream | £0.80 |
| Pastries | £2.95 |
| Traybake | £3.50 |
| Homemade bake | £3.95 |
| Loaf cake | £3.10 |
| Special loaf cake | £3.80 |
| Muffin | £3.10 |
| Special ’chef’s selection’ cake | £4.80 |
| Traycake | £3.80 |
| Traditional biscuit | £3.70 |
| Planet doughnut | £4.75 |
| Pre-wrapped treats | £3.70 |
| Gluten-free and vegan options are available – please check the daily selection at the counter. | |
| Hot drinks | Small (8oz) | Regular (12oz) |
|---|---|---|
| Espresso | £2.60 | £2.90 |
| Espresso macchiato | £2.60 | £2.90 |
| Americano | £2.90 | £3.20 |
| Cappuccino | £3.20 | £3.50 |
| Latte | £3.20 | £3.50 |
| Mocha | £3.40 | £3.70 |
| Flat white | £3.20 | |
| Hot chocolate | £3.20 | £3.50 |
| Add syrup Choose from: vanilla | caramel | hazelnut | salted caramel | seasonal flavour | £0.60 | |
| Add cream and marshmallows | £0.60 | |
| Tea (pot for 1) | £2.85 | |
| Suki tea Choose from: Belfast Brew | Decaf breakfast tea | Earl Grey Blue Flower | Chamomile | Apple Loves Mint | Red berry | Whole peppermint | Lemongrass & ginger | Sencha green tea | £2.85 | |
| Seasonal drink selection | £4.25 | |
| Babyccino | £1.50 | |
| Milk alternatives: oat, soya, almond or coconut | ||
| Cold drinks | |
|---|---|
| Re: water Still or sparkling | £3.00 |
| Summer House lemonade Choose from: Raspberry | Misty | St Clements | Hint o’ mint | Ginger beer | £2.95 |
| Flawsome fruit press Choose from: Apple & strawberry | Apple & sour cherry | Apple & mango | Apple & superberry | Orange | £2.95 |
| Classic soft drinks can Choose from: Pepsi | Pepsi Max | 7UP Zero | Irn Bru | Tango | Barr Cherryade | Barr cream soda | £2.00 |
| Lipton Iced Tea Choose from: Peach | Lemon | £2.95 |
| Love Smoothies [V] [VG] Choose from: Pash ‘n’ Shoot | Blueberry Thrill | Strawberry Split | Coco Loco | £4.25 |
