Timespan Cafe - Highland

We called in here looking for some late lunch. Judging by the sign outside, I wasn't expecting much, but how wrong was I ! Being the only place in town that would allow our dog in, and that was open, we decided to give it a try because we were so hungry. What a suprise to find homemade soup, served with homemade bread, a really tasty savoury crepe, great coffee, and friendly staff in a beautiful setting too! thoroughly recomend, well done ladies!

Situated in the wonderful Timespan local museum, Helmsdale we had the most wonderful lunch today. With a Caribbean theme we had the most fantastic special of smoked haddock with accompaniments. Just amazing Thank you. Beautiful setting also by the river. Lovely staff too. Wish I was there for the Friday night Caribbean evenings!

Friendly service and totally amazing food, fresh, organic you could almost taste the love put into the food. The culinary highlight of our trip so far

We came across this place whilst walking around Helmsdale. There was a wait for our food. However, it was obviously cooked fresh and it showed. Beautifully presented and delicious. The best soup I've had in ages! Really friendly and very reasonable prices. Definitely drop by when we holiday up here again.

Reserved a table for late morning coffee. On arrival there no cakes or scones. Only two over-fired end pieces of lemon drizzle cake were offered still in a cake baking tin at £3 per piece. Waitress was at counter making scones which we were informed would be ready in approximately 20 minutes. Her manner was very offhand. We were then informed that the baker had just returned from holiday. We have eaten here many times in the past and always found the food and service to be excellent hence our return visit. We had a considerable wait for our tea and coffee and then at the point when we had almost finished we were informed by the waitress that the scones were ready! We ordered two but they were doughy. Strongly suggest that some staff training on customer service and SERVICE DELIVERY be implemented. There’s a lot to be learned for sure if our experience was typical. I hope not, as this is an excellent facility and it’s just such a pity that the cafe staff don’t deliver.