From Indian food to quick sandwiches, Dundee has a range of great lunch places to grab a tasty bite any day of the week.
Whether you have a busy day at work or plan to sit down with friends, there are loads to choose from in and around the city centre.
Here are some of the best Dundee lunch spots.
The Auld Tram
Is it even a Dundee lunchtime without a visit to The Auld Tram?
An original Dundee horse-drawn tram – which operated in the 1870s and is one of the oldest examples in existence today – houses coffee and sandwich bar The Auld Tram.
Sister restaurant to Bridgeview Station on Riverside Drive, The Auld Tram serves up high-quality soups and bloomer sandwiches as well as gourmet teas, coffees and soft drinks.
The huge sandwiches truly live up to their ‘doorstop’ reputation and our favourites include ham hough with pickled cabbage and brie, redcurrant jelly with watercress.
Opening times: Monday to Saturday 8am – 4pm
Address: 54 Commercial Street, Dundee, DD1 2AT.
Höfn Dundee
Cool Scandi-inspired coffee shop Höfn Dundee opened its doors on Bank Street in early 2024.
Perfect for a quick coffee and cake or a light lunch, Höfn serves pastries and bread from Newport Bakery.
It is the only place in town to sell Sfogliatellas, a chewy, croissant-like Italian pastry with a creamy filling.
Savoury offerings include open sandwiches and avocado toast.
Add a stripped-back decor and some damn fine coffee from Scottish company Unorthodox Roasters and you have everything you need for a great lunch spot.
Opening times: Monday to Saturday: 8.30am – 4.30pm, Sunday: 9.30am – 4.30pm.
Address: 7 Bank Street, Dundee, DD1 1RL.
Stenecki
Stenecki’s owner, Goska Kidd, serves up Scottish/Polish fusion dishes in her cafe on Dundee’s Exchange Street
The bistro menu features Scottish breakfast and lunch classics with a Polish twist.
Everything is prepared with love and there Stenecki has a great selection of veggie options.
Check out the sourdough bruschetta with whipped goat’s cheese or, if you have a sweet tooth, the apple fritter pancakes are hard to resist!
Opening times: Monday to Saturday: 9am – 5pm, Sunday: 10am – 4pm.
Address: 18a Exchange Street, Dundee, DD1 3DL.
Jim’s Delhi Club
Fancy some homemade Indian food for lunch? Jim’s Delhi Club is a great spot for some Indian food with a Western twist.
Open four days a week, this delicatessen keeps a very limited menu of three or four items to choose from with the option to sit in or takeaway, and it’s walk-in only.
Home of the Naanwich, recent menu items that caught our eye include the butter chicken loaded nan and pistachio cream paratha.
The menu changes monthly, keeping you on your toes, as you never know what you’ll get.
Opening times: Wednesday and Thursday: 4pm – 8pm, Friday: noon – 6pm, Saturday noon – 4pm.
Address: 72 Albert Street, Dundee, DD4 6QH.
Wee Mexico
If you love Mexican as much as we do, Wee Mexico should definitely be on your list of lunchtime eateries.
Serving up spicy Mexican food to enjoy on the go, Wee Mexico has a range of options including nachos, tacos, burritos and quesadillas to enjoy.
It also caters for halal, veggie and vegan diets.
We’d recommend the king burrito or the mucho nachos, if it’s your first time at Wee Mexico.
There are also some great lunchtime meal deals available.
Opening times: Monday to Sunday 11.30am – 10.45pm (10.30pm on Sunday)
Address: 134a Nethergate, Dundee, DD1 4ED.
