Cafe 52

Lovely little place, stopped in for lunch on a free day in town. Friendly staff, delicious affordable food, cozy and charming atmosphere. I had a flatbread with pastrami, peppers and cheddar and the homemade chips; everything was excellent. Loved the mismatched plates and flatware.

A fantastic little gem tucked away on the Green in Aberdeen. Only blemish is the loss of the outside eating area to the Council destroying for construction work but the restaurant is working as well as ever food is great company is good and we’ll be back, soon.

Very funky. Great tunes and amazing food (we shared a delicious vegetarian platter) - thortfully presented and clearly made with love. What a find! - we will definitely he back next time we are visiting Aberdeen! ❤️

I had a very pleasant meal at Cafe 52. The food was fresh with a lovely homemade feel. As per other reviews the parsnips were nice but to be honest my favourite dish was the kale! The flavours were sublime and the staff was incredibly attentive and friendly.

A really good value restaurant offering imaginative dishes throughout the day. Quick, efficient service. A top choice for the City.

Consistently good over the past 15 years or so. It's our go to restaurant for a wider range of imaginative food in a slightly funky atmosphere. Although renowned for the crispy kale and chilli sauce side, I would happily just have a few different starters. There's an emphasis on seafood, but generally good veggie and meat options. Very imaginative desserts. Also one of the few restaurants which would accept a walk-in after ten on a Wednesday night!

I went to this place not knowing what to expect as it was a very last-minute decision before I had to get a taxi back to the airport. Let's just say I was far from disappointed ... walking to Cafe 52 felt a little dodgy to me, but once I saw it and sat down, I fell in love with the place. This young waiter was so friendly towards me, and the rest of the staff were all so attentive also, including the chef who came down to ask how the food was. This is very rare and shows true passion! Which leads me onto the food. I have one word as it left me speechless at the time ... DELICIOUS! Thank you for such great service and serving up amazing food! If I am ever in Aberdeen, I know where I will be returning too ... I highly recommend this place and wish it all the success going forward!

I had a beautiful meal at one of my favourite restaurants tonight. It’s always on my list of recommendations for visitors. The menu varies but is always interesting, and the hime-made fries and/or fried parsnips with honey and salt are a must! We had Spey burn prawn cocktail with focaccia toasts Baked black pudding, pear caramelised with Havana club rum and pomegranate molasses 👌🏻 Fried sea bass fillet with lemony apple and root vegetable salsa Crispy fried French duck confit with potatoes fried in duck fat and butter Homemade chips 👌🏻 Crispy fried kale with sweet chilli sauce

The first night in my hometown after 20 years and my brother chose to take my friend and I to Cafe 52 for dinner. We all thoroughly enjoyed our meals, which included the Cullen Skink, a salad with smoked salmon and crayfish, duck with a blackcurrant sauce and another fish entree that I don't exactly recall. The wine list was another matter with a limited offering requiring that I tasted every red before finding something that was acceptable. Our waitress, however, was incredibly patient and helpful throughout the process. After our meal, we had a chat with the owner who, we found out, was the artist in residence i.e. all the artwork was his. Nice ambience... cozy and we could hear ourselves talk. If I lived in Aberdeen, it would definitely be a regular spot especially since their menu is based on seasonal items and constantly changing. As we say in the film world, two thumbs up!

I can see how people are taken by the Bohemian nature of this spot but that is the only box it ticks. Not sure how letting Dogs in to a restaurant is a plus ? What drew me in was the Cullen Skink on their menu, perfect in the Winter to warm your soul. Unfortunately their version consists mainly of potatoes. I found two small pieces of Smoked Haddock and that was it and the bread that came with it was stale. To follow I had the whole Baked Sardines supposedly served with tomato, dill and caper tapenade toasts. Didn't happen. The Sardines were in the bowl but accompanied by a roughly chopped house salad. Whoever baked the Sardines needs a culinary school intervention ... What really sank the boat was the bill. Nowhere on the menu did I see mention of a service charge and when I paid I did so based on trust. Fail. Only a few days later when I came to look closely at the bill (see photo) did I see that the sneaky bastards had added a handwritten 10% surcharge. Caveat Emptor. #Pickpockets

Nice Indian food Quality Generous And clean I tried it once and really like to try all items in the menu

I only had tapas because they were between lunch an dinner. A good place to stop and take in the scenery. The food was ok I just had the assorted meets and a smoked salmon salad. It was ok not good they were store bought meats and some cut up bread. I was expecting a variation charcuterie board but it was 3.50 so what could I really expect. Salad with the dressing that was used was different and I could tell it was house made so that showed that they have talent in the kitchen. I wish I could have gotten some lunch or even dinner to see what kind of food they can do. I will go back and update my review then.

My favourite place in Aberdeen. I cannot count how many times I've been there. It looks super cosy inside and the food is delicious and not overpriced. The staff is always very nice and makes you feel very comfortable. Thumbs up!

I had been dying to try Cafe 52 but the first day I had free was a Sunday and they are unfortunately closed for dinner that day. However, as fate would have it I randomly was able to have dinner here the night before leaving the Granite City (a Wednesday). Some locals I was with had suggested a restaurant across the street, which ended up being full, so we just walked in to Cafe 52. We actually thought we were going into a pizza restaurant because there is this enclosed-outdoor pizza place right in front of Cafe 52's door (or maybe that's Cafe 52's outdoor seating and no one was in it because of the rain?). Imagine my giddiness when I realized we were actually in the place I had been wanting to go to all along! The locals told me I needed to try the cullen skink given it's a traditional dish. I had been leaning towards the beat hummus, but talked the waitress into bringing me a small cappuccino cup of the soup. I don't know if this is how the soup is supposed to taste, but it was DEVINE. As in, I wish I had ordered that as my starter. The hummus was great, don't get me wrong, but that soup. Oh many - I'm still thinking about it two days later. I had the beet falafel (ya, I was in a beet mood I guess) that completely surprised me when I took a bite because the sauce it was sitting in had coconut milk in it. It was a wonderful surprise - so many times it's just falafel with the traditional tahini, etc. but this just made me want to eat and eat it. The falafels were cooked perfectly as well, and were probably an inch thick. We had two red wines, can't remember which ones, but they went well with the food and were of decent value. The food here was amazing and if you haven't eaten here yet, then get in there!

I can't praise this restaurant enough. My pup was allowed to go in, and the owner (Steven) came over for a wee chat while we were waiting for our food. He is a gem, very welcoming and genuine, easy to be around. We both got soup and different sandwiches (my friend and I, not my dog) and the food was exquisite. The music and art were great, we didn't feel rushed in the slightest, and there wasn't anything about the place that I would change. I'm so happy I went, and you can be sure that I'll be returning as soon as I can! Five stars in a heartbeat. What a wonderful place.

Eaten here 3 or 4 times now. Food is excellently presented, delicious and service is relaxed and knowledgable. Great veggie options, seafood and a small well-thought out ever changing menu. Good for a celebratory meal, business dinner or simply a bite with friends.

The husband and I decided to hit up this cafe based on the reviews on qype. We certainly were not disappointed! They have a huge outdoor seating section for when the weather is nice, but the inside is quite small, so I suggest making a reservation in advance. The menu is quirky and everything we tried was delicious. The desserts at this place are to die for. I found out from the waitress that the owner's mom makes all the desserts. I would go there just for the dessert, it was that good. I will definitely be going back there again!

The food is always impeccable here. Interesting, balanced, not over the top. The ambiance is intelligent, artistic, a little quirky, but the perfect happy medium between sexy date, casual drinks with friends, hell i'd bring my laptop in an work down here! Nice little conversation starter books that i always want to take home. Keep it up guys.

Finally managed to make a welcome return to Café 52 for lunch recently. Probably one of my favourite restaurants in Aberdeen, fantastic food at a reasonable price. Despite being hidden away on The Green it is always very busy and I was relieved we could get a table without booking ahead. The atmosphere of Café 52 is always relaxed and welcoming in spite of its cosy dimensions. Having only a short time for lunch I went for the soup and sandwich option. A generous bowl of creamy delicious Cullen skink and an amply filled pastrami sandwich all for £6.50. The service was friendly and efficient as always.

Great spot with excellent food. A hidden gem in Aberdeen!

Used yelp to find the place. No regrets! It was memorable. All dishes were made with a unique touch. The restaurant had a cozy atmosphere with kind and friendly service staff. We will be back soon!

One of the best independent and alternative cafes in Aberdeen. Varied menu. Good beer. External seating in the summer.

Good food and excellent location. Staff were friendly and very consistent with their service.

One of my favourite restaurants in Aberdeen; they have a unique menu, helpful staff and excellent desserts! Book early though as it is so popular. It's a great place to go for lunch too.