EXPLORER CAFE
An unexpected gem in the heart of Aviemore
Coffee with a view
Serving the finest snacks, meals and hot drinks in the area, Explorer Café is upstairs in the Tiso Aviemore Outdoor Experience store at Aviemore Retail Park. Whether you're fuelling up for an adventure or winding down with a cake and coffee, there's something for everyone.
Open from 9:30am every day. Breakfast is served until 11:30am, then lunch from 11:30am. Locals, visitors and their four-legged companions are all welcome.








Explorer Café
On the menu
Breakfast
Served until 11:30am
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Scottish breakfast
Bacon, sausage, haggis, black pudding, tattie scone and free range eggs
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Vegetarian breakfast (V)
Veggie sausages, veggie haggis, grilled halloumi and tattie scone
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Pancake stacks (V)
With bacon and maple syrup, banana and honey, or berry compote
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Smashed avocado (V)(Ve)
On white, brown or gluten-free toast with chilli and lemon
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Morning roll or toast
With your choice of filling
Lunch
Served from 11:30am
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Cullen skink
Smoked haddock, potato and leek chowder with bread
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Haggis stovies
With oatcakes
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Burger of the week
With skin-on fries and coleslaw (V or Ve option available)
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Homemade soup
Made daily in store, with fresh bread or oatcakes
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Sandwiches, paninis & baked potatoes
From the BBQ jackfruit (Ve) to the Haggis Melt
Drinks
All day
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Coffee & hot chocolate
Decaf, and soya, almond and oat milk available
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Real fruit smoothies
Berry Go Round, Coco Loco and more
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Ice cream milkshakes
Banana, caramel, chocolate or strawberry
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Teas
Breakfast tea, plus rooibos, Earl Grey, green, lemon and ginger, and more
(V) vegetarian, (Ve) vegan. Please tell our team about any allergies or dietary requirements. Most of the menu can be adapted.
Explorer Café
Why visit?
Upstairs in Tiso Aviemore, open from 9:30am every day.
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Locally Roasted Coffee
Espresso, flat whites, lattes and more, plus hot chocolate for after the hill.
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Handmade Cakes
Pair one with a coffee or take one for the road.
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Soup Made Daily
Prepared in store every day. Ask the team for the soup of the day.
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Every Diet Welcome
Vegetarian, vegan and gluten-free options, and most dishes can be adapted.
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Dogs Welcome
Dogs are part of the family here, with a watering station for them too.
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Free Wi-Fi & Parking
Free Wi-Fi in the café and free parking at Aviemore Retail Park.
Open from 9:30am every day
Ready to visit?
Call the café on 01479 784 560 or email manager@explorer-cafe.co.uk