5 cosy Dundee cafes for a warm lunch in cold weather

If the Scottish weather takes a turn for the worse, here are the top Dundee cafes where you can have a bite – and hide from the rain!

1. Braw Tea

This Broughty Ferry community café offers up hearty lunch options, perfect for a breezy Scottish day.

Homemade daily soup made with local seasonal vegetables, or a three cheese toastie sourced from The Cheesery in Broughty Ferry are tasty options at Braw Tea.

A table at the cosy Broughty Ferry café, Braw Tea. Image: Kim Cessford / DC Thomson

This café serves up hot food while supporting women from all walks of life in developing skills and building confidence.

Only a short stop from the beach, you can enjoy lunch and a hot drink by the sea, while keeping nice and warm.

Address: The Pavilion, Castle Green Playground, Broughty Ferry, DD5 2HA

2. Tartan Coffee House

Situated on the Perth Road, this café is open seven days a week, serving up delicious hot sandwiches and soups.

Tartan Coffee House boasts an array of lunch and drink options to enjoy, including a stone baked panini with various fillings, and seasonal soups.

Warm BLT bagel and soup at the Tartan Coffee House. Image: Tartan Coffee House.

Eat lunch here while appreciating the wholesome Scottish inspired gift shop and décor.

The warm ambience and comfy seating creates a homely feel to this local eatery.

Address: 53 Perth Road, Dundee DD1 4HY

3. Little Things Café

This wee spot in Reform Street is a perfect spot for a soup and sandwich, with a hot drink to pair.

Freshly prepared food and coffee made with the Coffee Conscience Fairtrade blend is a great combo to warm you up at lunchtime.

Add some delicious home-baking for an extra treat!

Warming soup at Little Things Café in Dundee. Image: Little Things Café.

Little Things Café is an intimate and friendly place for a tasty lunch with a delightful team of staff.

Address: 35 Reform Street, Dundee DD1 1SH

4. The Cannon

Independent café, The Cannon sits in an ideal location on Union Street.

The bright and bustling street transformed by Design Dundee creates a welcoming environment to pop in for some warm lunch.

A range of lunch and brunch options make this a brilliant spot for a bite to eat.

Outside of The Cannon cafe in Dundee — The Cannon on Union Street. Image: Kim Cessford.

For just £10.90 you can get a full portion of soup with a toastie. The options include a traditional tuna melt and a flavourful toastie with chicken, chorizo, mozzarella, and chipotle sauce.

With a view of the brightly coloured street from the window, The Cannon is the perfect place to enjoy some hearty grub on a grey day.

Address: 11, Union Street, Dundee DD1 4BN