September Coffee Magic at ‘Felicity’s’

Come 'fika' with me

September sunshine with a fresh sea breeze is a great pickmeup and the best place to be is sitting on the cafe terrace at Felicity’s, two dogs with sandy salty fur collapsed at our feet. With hands wrapped around a cup of fresh coffee, and scones straight from the oven with jam and cream, I watch waves rear and foam on the blue green sea across the golf course. A carefully chosen table means the wind is kept in check, and there are always the cosy sofas inside.

In Sweden, the institution of coffee breaks both morning and afternoon (that’s two scones or maybe the boozy brandy tiffin the second time) has been around since the 1700s. It’s called fika and it’s imperative that you go with a friend, take your time, drink coffee and have something sweet... I’m sold. I’ve decided this is probably one of the greatest secrets to a happier life and so needs to be given the respect, and time, it deserves! It also sounds like a perfect pastime for an Autumn holiday here on Arran.

JH.

Felicity’s is open until mid November and overlooks the beach at Blackwaterfoot.

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