Ben Lora Cafe & Bookshop
438 Reviews
$$$$
About the Business
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Features
- NFC mobile payments
- Credit cards
- Delivery
- Wheelchair-accessible entrance
- Wheelchair-accessible toilet
- Wheelchair-accessible car park
- Wheelchair-accessible seating
- Dine-in
- Takeaway
- Alcohol
- Beer
- Coffee
- Healthy options
- Wine
- Breakfast
- Dinner
- Dessert
- Seating
- Toilets
- Cosy
- Groups
- Accepts reservations
- Good for kids
- High chairs
- Kids' menu
- Dogs allowed
- Lunch
- Casual
- Great tea selection
- Brunch
- Outdoor seating
- Small plates
- Parking
- Free parking lot
Recommended Reviews
Adam Booth
07.03.2024
Ben Lora Cafe & Bookshop
Lovely cafe in a convenient location. The outdoor seating is very well sheltered and it's fun watching the cyclist, walkers and day tripping families come and go.Service was quick and friendly, and the food was good. I could have sat there for hours drinking my tea and working through the scone menu (treacle scone tasted great but very crumbly, should have gone for raspberry).Lots of fun little personal touches in the signs and objects dotted around, and a small but varied range of books. It's also convenient for a quick stroll down to the beach.
Cayman Sunshine
13.02.2024
Ben Lora Cafe & Bookshop
Best scones in Scotland, baked fresh every morning, raspberry is my favorite!Visited in 2018 and now again in 2022, all the food is delicious and staff is very nice and attentive.
Malene Aspesæter
12.02.2024
Ben Lora Cafe & Bookshop
We visited this lovely café for lunch and some coffee before hiking up Beinn Laoighre (Ben Lora). Tasty food, quick service and friendly staff. Their toilet facilities were clean and indoors. Would definitely go again![Good Covid measures: Staff wore facemasks, the tables were spaced well apart from each other, and there were plenty of hand sanitizer available to visitors.]I would also recommend the pink and blue grocery store across the road if you're looking for kindling, toiletries, car services, or grocery essentials.There is also a recycling station, some benches and good parking opportunities. A great pit stop for car tourists, cyclists and campers.The Ben Lora hike is an excellent day activity which will still leave you with plenty of energy left by the end. The track is mostly dirt road or grassy hillside, so not too scrambly. When you get to the top you'll get a 360° view which is well worth the moderate climb. The trek is about 10km, and we got to the top and back in ca. 2 hours and 15 mins.
Kirsty Carmichael
25.01.2024
Ben Lora Cafe & Bookshop
This is a regular for us being so close to Oban. The staff are absolutely fantastic, the scones are next level and the atmosphere is always lovely. The covered outside seating area just tops it off. Great place.
Jonathan Young
20.01.2024
Ben Lora Cafe & Bookshop
Stopped by last Friday with my wife and three girls on a cycling tour. Had terrific tea and cakes in a lovely outdoor seating area. Raspberry scones were amazing! A real highlight - thanks so much.
Jojo Greenwood
22.12.2023
Ben Lora Cafe & Bookshop
Sat outside with two dogs on a very rainy day but we where well protected from the rain and the elements in the lovely outdoor seating area. Honestly the most friendly service I've had anywhere in the Oban area! So genuine and lovely! Fabulous cheesy toasties! Yummy!!! Also we had white chocolate iced coffees that were gorgeous too!
Isabel Wheater
20.12.2023
Ben Lora Cafe & Bookshop
Really nice wee cafe with outside and side seating. Smashing cup of coffee and their home made scones are absolutely delicious! Great traffic free walks down to the beach too.
Lucie Ruddock
19.12.2023
Ben Lora Cafe & Bookshop
A great little place serving delicious food and cakes. The coffee is good too. There's a great selection of books catering for all tastes.
Michael Slade
17.12.2023
Ben Lora Cafe & Bookshop
Very nice cafe and small bookshop with free parking. Friendly staff, superb scones and enormous coffees! We had our dog so sat outside. Closes for the winter in October.
Caroline Rogan
16.12.2023
Ben Lora Cafe & Bookshop
What a lovely café just opposite start of great (short) hill climb. Especially if you need shelter from the rain......:Yummy home made scones and cakes and first rate Coffee, plus tips on island walks and trips - we'll be back to do all☺️
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2, 2 A828, Oban PA37 1QW
Ben Lora Cafe & Bookshop