Rendezvous Cafe · Inverness
Breakfast in Inverness: A Legendary Start to the Day at Rendezvous Cafe
When you are searching for the best breakfast in Inverness, you want three things: proper ingredients, generous portions and somewhere with a bit of character. Rendezvous Cafe on Church Street has been serving exactly that for more than twenty years. We sit in the heart of the old city, just minutes from the tourist information centre, and our breakfast menu is the stuff of local legend. Whether you are an early riser fuelling up for a day in the Highlands or a late starter who only surfaces mid morning, our kitchen is ready for you.
- 14A Church Street, Inverness
- Open 8am to 4pm daily
- Top 5 Inverness coffee, The Times
The best part for anyone typing "breakfast near me" or "breakfast near me open now" into their phone is simple: we serve breakfast all day. There is no cut off at half past ten and no rushing you out of your seat. From the moment we open at 8am you can order a full cooked plate, and you can still order one in the afternoon if that is what the day calls for.
A Proper Full Scottish Breakfast
The centrepiece of any good breakfast cafe in Inverness is the cooked breakfast, and ours does not cut corners. Our Full Scottish Breakfast brings together eleven items on one plate: egg, bacon, link sausage, lorne (square) sausage, baked beans, mushrooms, tomato, haggis, tattie scone, black pudding and toast, with white, brown or gluten free bread available. It is a true Highland fry up built on the classics that set a Scottish breakfast apart from its neighbour over the border.
If eleven items feels like a mountain before noon, choose our seven item Scottish Breakfast instead and pick the seven you love most. Both versions can be tailored to how you like your eggs, whether that is poached, fried or creamy scrambled. Want to learn more about what makes this plate so distinctly Scottish? Our guide to the full Scottish breakfast walks through every component, from the square sausage to the humble tattie scone.
Breakfast for Every Appetite
Not every morning calls for a full fry up, which is why our breakfast menu runs much wider than the cooked plate. Lighter and sweeter options include our Rendezvous Porridge Bowl with raisins, honey, sunflower seeds, banana and seasonal berries, made with dairy, oat or soya milk, and our Overnight Oats with banana, peanut butter, strawberry jelly and fresh strawberries.
For something more indulgent, our griddle dishes are a favourite with regulars and visitors alike. Try our Stacked Pancakes, traditional Belgian Waffles with their deep pockets, French Toast infused with vanilla and cinnamon, or our Eggy Bread, each finished with your choice of bacon or seasonal fruit and sauces such as Nutella, honey or maple syrup. There is even Chicken and Belgian Waffles with buttermilk chicken and hot honey if you fancy something a little different.
Prefer to keep it classic? Our Breakfast Eggs come on sourdough toast, the New York Salmon Bagel layers smoked salmon, cream cheese, fried egg and red onion, Benny's Benedict Bagel arrives with mushroom, spinach and hollandaise, and the Morning Croissant is filled with bacon and cheese. For breakfast on the go, our Hot Filled Rolls let you choose any filling from the cooked breakfast, single, double or triple filled.
Vegetarian and Gluten Free Breakfasts
A great breakfast cafe looks after everyone at the table. Our Full Vegetarian Breakfast matches the cooked plate item for item with veggie link sausage, veggie haggis, olives, hummus, green salad, cream cheese and more, and there is a seven item vegetarian version too. Gluten free toast and bread are available across the menu, so a coeliac diner can still enjoy a cooked breakfast, eggs on toast or French toast. If you are eating gluten free more widely, you may also enjoy our blog on gluten free lunch ideas for the rest of your visit.
Why Locals Choose Rendezvous for Breakfast
Inverness has a thriving breakfast scene, and we are proud to hold our own among it. What keeps people coming back is the combination of fresh, locally sourced ingredients, cooked to order plates and a setting you will not find anywhere else. Our building has been a Northern Meeting ballroom, a record shop and a venue with genuine musical history, and today it is a vintage cinema themed cafe with classic films playing quietly in the background. The Times named us one of the top five coffee shops in Inverness, so your morning coffee is in safe hands too.
That heritage is part of the experience. You can read the full story on our history page, but the short version is that you are eating breakfast in one of the most characterful rooms in the city. Pair your plate with a freshly made coffee from our coffee menu, and you have the perfect Highland morning.
Plan Your Breakfast Visit
You will find us at 14A Church Street, Inverness, IV1 1EA, in the heart of the old town and an easy walk from the riverside, the castle and the main shopping streets. We open at 8am, seven days a week, and because we serve breakfast all day there is no wrong time to visit. To see everything we offer, browse the full breakfast and lunch menu, or if you are running late, our brunch in Inverness and lunch in Inverness pages have you covered for the rest of the day.
To book a table or ask about larger groups, head to our contact page or call us on 01463 718 444. We cannot wait to welcome you.
Frequently asked questions
Do you serve all day breakfast in Inverness?
Yes. We serve breakfast from the moment we open at 8am right through the day, so you can order a full cooked plate in the morning or the afternoon. Our All Day Breakfast even comes with a breakfast tea or black coffee.
What time do you open for breakfast?
We open at 8am, seven days a week. For the most up to date opening hours, check our contact page before you travel.
Do you have vegetarian and gluten free breakfast options?
Absolutely. We offer a full vegetarian breakfast with veggie haggis and veggie sausage, plus gluten free toast and bread across the menu so coeliac diners can enjoy a cooked breakfast too.
Where is the best breakfast in Inverness city centre?
We are based at 14A Church Street in the heart of the old city, minutes from the tourist information centre, which makes us an easy and central choice for breakfast.
Can I get a takeaway breakfast?
Yes. Many of our breakfast items, including hot filled rolls, travel well, and you can also order from us online. See our takeaway in Inverness page for details.