Dundee Science Centre

You're not expecting much from a science centre café, but this spot on Greenmarket actually delivers something beyond the usual institutional fare. The coffee's properly made, not the watery disappointment you'd fear, and they do a solid line in sandwiches, soup, and cake that'll fuel you through an afternoon of explaining gravity to overexcited children. The setting helps – you're right in the heart of the city centre, and there's something oddly satisfying about sitting with a flat white while chaos unfolds in the interactive galleries beyond. It's not destination dining, but when you're already here watching the kids lose their minds over the pendulum display, you'll be grateful for decent sustenance that doesn't require venturing back onto the High Street.