We are located in the new town of Chapelton just 15 minutes from Aberdeen, before you get to the next big town of Stonehaven.

Drive from Aberdeen

If you’re driving:

• Head south on the A92 from Aberdeen towards Portlethen/Stonehaven.

• The drive is about 15 mins from Aberdeen.

• Take the Newtonhill slip road, take a right, cross the bridge and follow signs to Chapelton.

• We have free on-street parking and all menu items are available for sit-in or takeaway.

We are open Tuesday to Saturday.

Tuesday to Friday we are open from 9:30am - 4pm. On Saturday we open from 10am - 4pm.

The display cakes is full of homemade bakes. We make all scones, loaf cakes, traybakes, cupcakes and cookies in-house. We also work with a gluten free baker to help ensure there is no cross-contamination. We always have a full range of gluten free traybakes available. This includes millionaires shortbread, snickers brownies, raspberry & white chocolate blondies as well as a rotation of flapjacks, honeycomb brownies and tripe chocolate brownies. If you are looking for a gluten free treat - we will sort you out.

Our soup and salads are also gluten free. Please ask a member of the team for options available when visiting or drop us a message on social media to check for available options on specific days.

You are also welcome to email us at hello@brae-at-chapelton.co.uk with any further questions.

You can reach us anytime via our email hello@brae-at-chapelton.co.uk or drop us a message on social media.

We do not have a phone number.

We aim to respond quickly but please note we are a small team and not monitoring social media and emails during service.

We welcome guide dogs and assistance dogs inside only. We have made this decision, not because we dont love your pooches but because we are a small, busy and open plan space.

You are welcome to use outdoor seating. We have a takeaway hatch at the cafe so that you can order and pay without having to enter the cafe. We also have a water bowl for dogs. Just ask for this at the hatch!

Yes. All on-street parking around the cafe on Hume Square is free. There is also disabled parking spaces to the side of the cafe near the bus shelter.

Yes. We are right next to the local bus stop.

There are Stagecoach bus services linking Aberdeen and Chapelton:

Common bus routes

• X7 Coastrider – service between Aberdeen and Stonehaven via Chapelton.

• X8 / 8 / 8A – local services that stop at Chapelton on the way south from Aberdeen.

How to use

• Buses depart from Aberdeen city centre / Union Square Bus Station heading south.

• They serve stops at Chapelton before continuing to Stonehaven.

(Tip: bus timetables vary by day of week and season, so check real-time times on Stagecoach East Scotland website or Traveline Scotland before you travel.)

We have outdoor tables and chairs that we put out in good weather.

There is also permanent bench seating on the grass area on Hume Square which is directly in front of the cafe.

We have picnic blankets and cozy blankets available to use.

We pride ourselves on being welcoming space for little ones, big prams, and well-deserved coffee breaks.

Our café is designed with young families and new mums in mind — a calm, friendly place where everyone feels comfortable from the moment they walk in. We serve a fresh, homemade menu made with quality ingredients, perfect for a nourishing breakfast, a relaxed lunch, or a treat alongside a really good cup of coffee.

There’s plenty of space for prams, highchairs available, and a laid-back atmosphere where children are truly welcome. Parents can enjoy wholesome, carefully prepared dishes while little ones tuck into simple, tasty options made just for them.

Whether you’re meeting friends after the school run, popping in during a buggy walk, or taking a quiet moment with your baby, our café is a place to slow down, refuel, and feel at ease — with friendly faces, comforting food, and a genuine sense of community.