Rendezvous Cafe · Inverness

Coffee Shops in Inverness: One of the Times Top Five

A good coffee shop is more than a place to grab a cup. It is somewhere to pause, to meet a friend, to read, to plan the day or simply to watch the city go by. If you are searching for coffee shops in Inverness, or tapping "coffee near me" while exploring the Highlands, Rendezvous Cafe on Church Street is a name worth knowing. The Times named us one of the top five coffee shops in Inverness, and we have been pouring great coffee in the heart of the old city for over twenty years.

  • 14A Church Street, Inverness
  • Open 8am to 4pm daily
  • Top 5 Inverness coffee, The Times
Coffee Shops in Inverness at Rendezvous Cafe, Inverness

We are an independent cafe with genuine character, the kind of place searchers mean when they look for "independent coffee shops near me" rather than another identical chain. From your first sip you will understand why locals and visitors keep coming back.

Our Coffee Menu

Whatever your order, we make it properly. Our coffee menu covers all the classics: a black, rich and bold Americano, a smooth Flat White, a comforting Latte, a frothy Cappuccino, a sharp Espresso or Double Espresso, a Macchiato, a Cortado, a Mocha and a proper Hot Chocolate. Add cream, marshmallows or a flake if you fancy a treat. When the sun is out, our Frappuccinos with syrup and ice cream hit the spot, and milkshakes and fruit smoothies are always on hand.

If you are still learning your cortado from your macchiato, our coffee guide blog explains the difference between the most popular coffees so you can order with confidence next time you visit.

CBD Coffee and a Relaxing Alternative

We are also one of the few coffee shops in Inverness offering a CBD range. Our Broad Spectrum CBD Coffee gives you the lift of a great cup with the calm many people associate with cannabidiol, and we serve full spectrum CBD hemp teas by the pot in flavours such as Chamomile, Peppermint and Lemon and Ginger. Everything is part of our wider CBD cafe in Inverness offering, and you can learn more on our benefits of CBD page. All of our CBD products meet UK legal requirements.

More Than Just Coffee

A great cup deserves great company on the plate. If you are settling in for a morning, pair your coffee with something from our breakfast menu, whether that is a Belgian waffle, a bacon roll or a full cooked plate. Later in the day, our homemade cakes, warm scones and CBD brownies make the perfect coffee break companions. Just ask about the daily cake specials when you order.

This is part of what sets an independent cafe apart. We are not just somewhere to take a coffee away, we are somewhere to stay a while, and our wider cafe in Inverness experience is built around that idea of slowing down and feeling at home.

A Coffee Shop With a Story

Few coffee shops can claim a past quite like ours. Our building has been a Northern Meeting ballroom and a record shop, with real musical history running through it, and today it is a vintage cinema themed cafe with classic films playing quietly while you sip. It is warm, characterful and unmistakably independent. If you love the story behind the space as much as the coffee in your cup, our history page is well worth a read.

That atmosphere is a big part of why people choose us over the nearest chain. Whether you want a quiet corner to work, a catch up with friends or simply the best coffee near me that Inverness has to offer, we have a seat with your name on it.

From your first visit, we hope you will see why so many people make us their regular coffee stop in the city.

Find Us in the Heart of Inverness

You will find us at 14A Church Street, Inverness, IV1 1EA, central and easy to reach, minutes from the tourist information centre, the river and the main shopping streets. We open at 8am, seven days a week, so we are ready whenever your coffee craving strikes. Browse our full drinks and food menu to see everything on offer, and to ask about anything, visit our contact page or call 01463 718 444.

A Place to Sit and Stay

The mark of a great coffee shop is whether you want to stay, and ours invites you to. There are cosy corners for a quiet read, comfortable seats for a long catch up and a relaxed atmosphere that suits an hour of work just as well as a quick flat white on the move. Inverness has no shortage of places to grab a coffee, but searchers looking for good coffee near me are usually after exactly this: somewhere with character, friendly faces and a cup made properly. We keep our coffee menu broad so there is something for every taste, from a punchy double espresso to a creamy mocha or a long, milky latte, and we are glad to make it your way. Come for the coffee, stay for the atmosphere.

Frequently asked questions

Which is the best coffee shop in Inverness?

We are proud that The Times named Rendezvous Cafe one of the top five coffee shops in Inverness. We serve a full range of freshly made coffees in a characterful, independent setting on Church Street.

Do you sell CBD coffee in Inverness?

Yes. We serve broad spectrum CBD coffee and a range of CBD hemp teas, all meeting UK legal requirements. See our CBD cafe page for the full range.

Are you an independent coffee shop?

Yes. We are a long established independent cafe in the heart of the old city, not a chain, with our own character, history and menu.

What coffees do you serve?

We serve americano, flat white, latte, cappuccino, espresso, macchiato, cortado, mocha and hot chocolate, plus frappuccinos, milkshakes and smoothies, with dairy and plant based milks available.

What time do you open for coffee?

We open at 8am, seven days a week, in the heart of Inverness on Church Street.