Rooms at Ravenous Beastie

We were aiming to visit the Brew Café in South Queensferry but, despite Google saying that it was open, in fact it was closed. We strolled along the high street to The Little Bakery and having walked through the door, we did an immediate U turn. The orientation of this café should have been perfect. Corner location, windows on 2 sides, but it was just claustrophobic. So where to go? We strolled back along the high street and saw, up some stone steps, a small café on the raised pavement. The Ravenous Beastie has rooms above the small café; the café appears a bit cramped and a bit old school. Basic for want of a better word. I thought we were in for a milky coffee and the cakes looked slightly old fashioned. I was a bit rude; I asked for an espresso with a bit of thick foam on top. I was corrected and told that I was really after a macchiato. Yes please was my response. Well …. The macchiato was excellent. There was a deep depth of flavour in the coffee and the foam sat thick and proud above the glorious black treat. We had ordered a cake. A carrot cake, not a cinnamon bun because they didn’t have one. I cringed when it arrived and poked my fork into the rectangle shaped “cake” {it looked more like a tray bake than a cake}. I slowly lifted the substance to my mouth and ….. what a surprise. It was really quite good. The texture was dense, even tight, the icing on top added to the lushness of the bake. There were walnuts, and a taste of brown sugar, ginger, nutmeg and carrots. I was going to eat less than half, just to show willingness. But in the end, I took more than my share. What a little gem this café was. Shall I return? Without a doubt.

Stayed here for 1 night at the end of July, and had a very warm welcome on arrival after a 3 hour drive. We were in room 2 on the top floor with a lovely view over the rooftops to the bridges. The room was clean and the bed was very comfortable, everything we needed for our stay. Given keys and shown the side door to exit once the cafe was closed. Explored around south Queensferry and visited the Falkirk wheel and The Kelpies which were amazing after dark. Breakfast the next day was fresh, hot and very tasty. Refills of tea/coffee as required. All staff were very friendly, we met 4 during our stay. I would definitely return, reasonably priced and perfect for our needs.

I don't stop eating mid breakfast but have to say this was one of the freshest, tastiest breakfast I have had in a while and all under a tenor. Just lovely start to the day. Plus lovely staff. Can't recommend enough