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BIG NEWS! We Opened a New Takeaway Van
The Real Food Cafe Goes to Norway
Our Cafe Manager, Alex, we as treated to a once-in-a-lifetime visit to Norway to experience first hand the country’s fishing culture and heritage following our win at the 2026 Fish and Chip Awards.
Family Sends Son Back to The Real Food Cafe for their ‘Favourite Ever’ Fish Supper 20 Years Later
Celebrating a Win at the Highlands & Islands Food & Drink Awards 2026
We are absolutely delighted to share that The Real Food Cafe has been named winner of the Sustainability Award at the Highlands & Islands Food & Drink Awards (HIFADA) 2026.
The Highlands & Islands Food & Drink Awards are among the most respected accolades in Scotland's food and drink sector, celebrating excellence, innovation and leadership across the region. Now marking 20 years of recognising outstanding businesses, the awards shine a spotlight on organisations that are helping shape the future of food and drink in the Highlands and Islands.
For everyone at The Real Food Cafe, this award is a proud recognition of a journey that has always been about much more than serving great food.
Since opening in Tyndrum, The Real Food Cafe has been committed to doing business responsibly. From supporting local suppliers and championing Scottish produce to reducing waste and improving operational efficiency, sustainability has been woven into the way we work every day.
Winning this award acknowledges the efforts of our entire team, whose dedication helps us balance exceptional customer experiences with a commitment to protecting the environment and supporting our local communities.
The Highlands & Islands Food & Drink Awards ceremony was an absolutely fantastic event showcasing the very best this part of Scotland has to offer – the culture, the food, and the incredible people working tirelessly behind the scenes to champion Scottish provenance, protect heritage, support rural communities and drive innovation.
We loved being part of it and meeting many new food producers some of whom we're now buzzing with ideas on how we can bring some of their products into what we do!
- Crofter's Kitchen – Business of the Year
- Cruciferous Croft– Rising Star
- The Victorian Market – Tourism & Hospitality Experience
- Shetland Biltong (Sound Butchers) – Food Producer
- Hebrides Cruises – Judges’ Choice
The Real Food Cafe Is a Quality Accredited Champion
We are delighted to announce that The Real Food Cafe in Tyndrum, has once again secured its place among the UK’s top fish and chip shops by achieving the prestigious NFFF Quality Accreditation.
The Highlands Bloom but Litter Looms
Tyndrum Cafe calls for visitors to help keep Tyndrum sparkling this season
The Real Food Cafe Wins Sustainability Award at Fish & Chip ‘Oscars’
Sustainability underpins every decision we make, from how we source our ingredients to how we look after our team, our community and the area around us. To be recognised nationally for that is so incredibly meaningful to us.
Dates Announced for Pick N Chips Litterpicking Season 2026
Viral Festive Favourite Returns to Stirlingshire Restaurant this Christmas
We have launched our 2025 festive menu, featuring the return of our cult favourite, Deep-Fried Brussels Sprouts, that became a nationwide media sensation when they first launched two years ago.
The Real Food Cafe in Stirlingshire Listed in Top 3 for UK Sustainability Award
It's time to celebrate as we have just been announced as one of the Top 3 finalists in the UK for the Environmental and Sustainable Business Award at the National Fish & Chip Awards 2026.
Win an Excloosive Day Out for 4 in Our Toilet Twinning Raffle
The Real Food Cafe Becomes Scotland’s First Restaurant to Serve Doggy Fish & Chips
The Real Food Cafe has been crowned Scotland’s Favourite Dog-Friendly Cafe, and is now believed to be the first restaurant in Scotland to serve a dedicated Doggy Fish & Chips.
