Café V8
Café V8, also known as the Pit Stop Diner, is a family-run truck stop café on Henderson Road in the Longman area of Inverness. It serves freshly prepared food to eat in or take away, has free parking and offers showers for drivers, which makes it a practical stop at the start or end of a Highland road trip.
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Veronica Hunter
A working café
This is a no-frills, daytime café that bills itself as Inverness's only truck stop. Food is made by the café's chefs using local produce, and the menu covers sit-in meals, takeaway and deliveries. It suits drivers, tradespeople and visitors who want a filling plate rather than a fancy lunch. It is just as useful for families on a road trip who want a simple, hot meal without a detour into the centre.
Facilities for travellers
There is free on-site car parking, free Wi-Fi and TVs in the dining area. Token-operated shower rooms with shaving facilities are available, a genuine bonus if you have been camping, cycling or driving a long way north. The TVs are handy for catching the news or sport while you eat.
Where it fits
Henderson Road is in the industrial estate north of the centre, close to the A9 and the Kessock Bridge, so it is easy to reach on the way in or out of town. Dolphin Spirit's boat trips leave from the marina nearby, and the city centre is a short drive away. It closes in the afternoon, so plan it as a breakfast or lunch stop rather than an evening meal.
Highlights
- Family-run truck stop café
- Sit-in, takeaway and delivery
- Free on-site parking and Wi-Fi
- Token-operated showers with shaving facilities
Good to know
- Free car parking on site.
- Showers are token-operated.
- It is a daytime café; check the live opening hours before travelling.
Frequently asked questions
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Sources: cafev8.com