Coffee shop & cafe of the year
This category celebrates coffee shops and cafes that combine top-quality beverages and light bites with community spirit, creativity, and outstanding service.
Judges will be looking for expertly crafted drinks, attention to ambience, staff friendliness, and local engagement.
New category for 2026
It's all about striking the perfect balance between comfort and excellence—whether you're grabbing a quick bite with friends or enjoying a coffee while sending some emails. From the menu offering to the service at the table, every detail is thoughtfully crafted. The ambiance is inviting and down-to-earth, and the quality of food and drinks is consistently top-notch.
This award recognises those teams that stand out for their ability to offer a great range of hot beverages, cold drinks and delicious food.
Your customers are required to nominate your business below and the top 5 will be judged.
The 2025 casual dining of the year finalists
Each venue is voted for by the public. Its a true reflection of what the customers in the north east of Scotland think are the outstanding restaurants in our region. The top 5 places to eat were then visited and judged by our mystery panel
Casual dining of year venue of the year 2025
Winner - Mara wine bar, Aberdeen
Runner up - The Stack, Muchalls, Aberdeenshire