Finally visited Whistlestop Cafe today. It's just opened for 2011 season, and is currently open until 5pm seven days a week, as well as evenings on fri/sat.
The interior is great fun - decadent paintings and bright colour swatches interplay well with the heavy wood furniture and real wood-burning stove. It was cold inside, but with such a large space to keep warm, that can't be helped.
The menu is intricate, different and interesting. A butternut squash, carrot and chili soup was warming and fiery (although I didn't appreciate the gratuitious oil drizzled on top). An avocado, feta and olive salad was interesting and tasty (perhaps the olives could have been better quality). It is operated by a confident and accomplished chef, and the quality shines through. I was too full to attempt a dessert, but the menu of cakes and sweets was mouth-watering. This comfy cafe is truly a hidden gem in Wester Ross. I'd urge anyone passing near to Kinlochewe to pop in - you won't be disappointed!
Abs :)