Parlour
A charming cafe offering a variety of delicious baked goods, wraps, soups, and light meals in a cozy atmosphere.
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Parlour
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A charming cafe offering a variety of delicious baked goods, wraps, soups, and light meals in a cozy atmosphere.
"Scrumptious biscoff buns and falafel wraps served in a cozy atmosphere with friendly staff!"
Timing is Key
Visit during off-peak hours to avoid crowds and ensure a smoother dining experience.
Seating for Warmth
In colder weather, consider seating arrangements carefully due to ventilation protocols.
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Cafe
Price
Mid-range
Phone
+44 1382 203588
Address
58 West Port, Dundee, DD1 5EP, United Kingdom
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Scrumptious Biscoff Buns & Falafel Wraps
Indulge in generous portions of delicious biscoff buns and flavorful falafel wraps.
Cozy Atmosphere with French Music
Enjoy a warm and inviting ambiance enhanced by charming French melodies.
Creative and Delicious Meze Platters
Savor fresh and tasty meze platters, perfect for sharing with a delightful glass of wine.
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Timing is Key
Visit during off-peak hours to avoid crowds and ensure a smoother dining experience.
Seating for Warmth
In colder weather, consider seating arrangements carefully due to ventilation protocols.
Meze & Wine Pairing
Opt for the meze platter with a glass of wine for a highly recommended dining experience.
Vegetarian Options Abound
Explore delicious vegetarian and vegan choices like veggy wraps and frangipane tart.
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Timing is Key
Visit during off-peak hours to avoid crowds and ensure a smoother dining experience.
Seating for Warmth
In colder weather, consider seating arrangements carefully due to ventilation protocols.
Meze & Wine Pairing
Opt for the meze platter with a glass of wine for a highly recommended dining experience.
Vegetarian Options Abound
Explore delicious vegetarian and vegan choices like veggy wraps and frangipane tart.
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Reviews Summary
This cafe is praised for its friendly staff, delicious and generously portioned food like biscoff buns and falafel wraps, and a cozy atmosphere with French music. However, some diners have reported negative experiences with raw food and cleanliness issues, alongside an instance of a staff member having a loud personal phone call. It's a popular spot that can get busy, so timing your visit is recommended.
"Wonderful wee place! Staff are super friendly and accommodating, had a lovely chat with one of the waitresses when my food was served. I had the biscoff bun (which was scrumptious) and a pot of tea. So many good cakes to choose from, and all a generous size! My friend had the falafel wrap, again a generous portion size and she said it was delicious. A great variety of wraps, sausage rolls, tortillas, soups, cakes and pastries to choose from. One of my new favourite places! It can be quite busy here so try and time your arrival right, but you shouldn't have to wait more than 5 minutes for a table."
Isabella Millar
"Ive just had one of the most confusing cafe trips of my life. As soon as we arrived, with a pram, another door had to be opened, for some reason this involved a 5ft 3 staff member, on a stepladder with a Butter knife. We ordered banana bread and some bacon bagels (apparently they had no rolls.) I know the banana bread is fresh and, given how long it took to arrive, I can only assume they started baking it the moment we asked for it. As for the rest of it, the bacon was so raw, I wouldn't be surprised if the pig's family were still in mourning, it was paired with a bagel so raw and untoasted, it may well have been used as a blunt weapon to finish off the pig. All in all, wouldn't recommend."
Cynical Lawman
"French music creates a magical vibe and a cozy atmosphere while you enjoy your morning cup of coffee. It's a very pleasant staff."
Anastasia
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Frequently Asked Questions
Many customers rave about the scrumptious biscoff buns and falafel wraps. The meze platter is also highly recommended.
Yes, Parlour offers a variety of vegetarian and vegan options, including veggy wraps and dishes like frangipane tart.
The cafe can get busy. Try to time your visit during off-peak hours to minimize wait times for a table.
The atmosphere is described as cozy and pleasant, often enhanced by French music, creating a magical vibe.
While the interior is cozy, there are photos of outdoor seating areas that might be available.
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We love the originality of the dishes on offer at The Parlour. The team are hugely creative, coming up with all kinds of inspiring new takes on old favourites. The Parlour is popular all day long, but its brunch specials are particularly well known amongst locals.
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I can never ever remember the name of this place, but it’s tiny and is on old hawkhill. Does amazing lunches and sandwiches you can take away.
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