We've now tried all the cafes in Largs and this is, without doubt, our favourite!! If someone…read morehadn't told me about it I may have missed it (terrible thought) as it's a short way up a side street off the main shopping thoroughfare (nearly opposite the Nicolson Maps shop). There are clean, polished tables for two or four people and there's lots of space. We had a seat in the window which was very nice. Every table had a (real) red rosebud in a small vase which was a lovely touch, there was soft music playing, and there was a warm and pleasant atmosphere. The owner was particularly friendly and welcoming. The home baking is fresh and truly gorgeous. My husband said the Bakewell tart was the best he'd ever tasted (high praise indeed coming from him) - and that included the one he had in the town of Bakewell itself!!! As for my large Empire Biscuit, well it was also the best I've had (they are my favourites and I always eat them when in Scotland!) as it was fresh, thick and crumbly (usually they are quite hard). They do a great selection of freshly made lunches too from salads to toasties. The substantial and delicious soup with a sandwich is only £6.95. The coffees are extremely good and come with some pieces of homemade Scottish butter tablet on the side of the saucer. We had hoped to eat there again but sadly ran out of time this trip. Next time we're in Largs we'll go straight there for lunch. Only wish I was allowed to give it more than 5 stars as this cafe is in a league of its own!!

I used to pass this place on my way home from work and heading back to glasgow. At Nardini's they…read morehave a great selection of home made ice creams and have a kiosk on the pavement as people pass by they can have an ice cream without going inside. There is a good selection of teas, coffee's and iced drinks. A good selection of patisserie for a light snack. They have pasta dishes, salads, Filled jacket potatoes', hot filled rolls, burgers and pizzas. They make their own bread rolls here. High teas from £8.95. A nice place to go to in the summer even though they are open all year round can get a little busy in the summer season.

The tradition of going doun the wata from Glasgow for your summer holidays may have faded away but…read morethis year saw the rebirth of a Largs institution: Nardini's Ice Cream Palour, Restaurant and Cafe. Prominently located on the main coast road as you come into the centre of the town from the north, with striking 1930's(?) architecture it is hard to miss and nor should you! For shear variety and quality the ice creams are hard to beat and as well as serving traditional flavours including strawberry, chocholate (Belgium full bodied and gutsy mind you, no watery ices here!) there are new and exciting combinations including peach and passion fruit or Irun Brew! Visit soon!

A great coffee shop with a big choice of cakes, biscuits and pastries. Much more than you get in…read moremost places! The food and coffee is both very good and the friendly staff keep service moving pretty quickly. This is my favourite place for a cake, beating the various nardinis. Atmosphere is also good and the chairs are comfy...we came twice in two days and were very happy.

I am a regular at this establishment and usually have a coffee and a bacon roll. The coffee is rich…read moreand chocolately and compares favourably to Costa coffee. The cafe also has a massive array of cakes on display in the glass cabinet. There is also a wide choice of ice cream favours available. The seating area can be little cramped at times, as a large part of the floorspace has been given over to selling gifts which mainly originate from Scottish companies such as Arran Aromatics and local food producers. Overall a friendly place with good food and excellent coffee... you can't ask for much more than that... It is important to note that this establishment does not take any type of card payment.... very odd these days, and can be quite inconvenient.

Narrow tables with fixed chairs so rather cramped - not much room if you're even slightly…read moreoverweight!! A basic cafe on the seafront in Millport but some nice snacks available. I was with my relatives there (on the 27th May 2011) and between us we had a variety of cakes, scones, ice cream, teas and coffee. There was waitress service and the older lady who served us was very friendly and pleasant. There is a big range of confectionery just inside the door and a modern 'juke box' too, which I didn't hear in action (but I'm think it was in working order as it looked brand new!)

Best cafe in the world! Get an ice drink and sit back and enjoy the view!!…read more The older ladies that wait tables have been there since the 50's!!! Incredible.

Definitely the most famous eatery in Largs. Known for its…read morefish and chips, sandwiches and coffee. It's famous for its Italian ice cream where you'll find the locals eating it all year round. Worth a visit

If you go to one place in Largs, or for any other reason, you need to make it Nardini's. I don't…read morethink I've ever tasted anything as wonderful as Nardini's ice cream. It's literally perfect. And another reason to go is the interior. It looks like something from Jay Gatsby's New York and I imagine it will be a big hit in the coming months when Gatsby fever takes over. I love Nardini's so much. The ice cream is what I imagine clouds will taste like.

This large post office in the main street in Largs is new since I was there last. It's now in a…read morehandier place to get to than the smaller one that I remember tucked up a side street. Besides all the usual service you'd expect from any PO, this one also sells gifts, souvenirs and postcards. The staff are pleasant and helpful as well. Parking is difficult outside as it's always busy there but you may find a space if you're lucky!

This is a cosy and friendly cafe, a nice place for a coffee, breakfast or even lunch. Worth a stop…read morein on your stroll through the town.

I stopped here for coffee today for the first time. I had a delicious latte and my husband said the…read morehot chocolate was equally good! It's a pleasant cafe and quite comfortable. There's a variety of small round and square tables and soft-seated dining chairs (perhaps the tables are slightly too close together but this would only be a slight issue when the cafe is full). There's a nice blue carpet throughout, pretty floral pictures on all walls, shelving units with ornaments, good lighting, a long counter with mirrors behind and delicious looking cakes under glass (I didn't succumb on this occasion!!) apparently everything is home-baked. There are breakfasts served all day, from eggs on toast and full cooked meals to honey toasted Granola. Lots of 'light bites' and full 'Hot Plate' lunches on offer too, plus salads, baked potatoes, sandwiches with imaginative fillings (£4.95-£5.50) and a special 'soup and a sandwich combo' (£5.95). There's a children's menu too. Lovely desserts as well including ice cream sundaes. Largs is a great place to find good quality ice cream, thanks to the Italians there! There's waitress service in the cafe and the lady who served us was very pleasant. The pop music playing on the radio was slightly irritating and didn't seem to fit the surroundings somehow, though at least it wasn't loud!

Only went for takeaway coffee but they were really friendly and cheerful. Nice drinks too. Interior…read morelooked like a nice place to eat and they had a good selection of food.

Part of my 2008 review: I wasn't impressed by this restaurant. Such a stupid choice of name - it…read moresuggests a vegetarian restaurant, yet there is scarcely a single vegetarian choice! Vastly overpriced too. UPDATE 2011 Unfortunately still not impressed. Went there the other day for breakfast. We ordered two things but both were completely wrong when they arrived. I imagine the waitress didn't listen because I have a very clear speaking voice. I ordered scrambled eggs and toast and I asked for an egg roll for my husband with the egg very well done - as hard as possible. My scrambled eggs arrived adorned with rashers of bacon across the top - definitely not something a strict vegetarian of 25 years wants to see!! I asked for fresh scrambled eggs - I didn't want the bacon just to be removed (as happened somewhere else once which left the eggs tasting of bacon fat). Of course, I then had to wait a while for this to be done. When it arrived it seemed to have been thrown together without too much care because there were bits of egg shell and concentrated salty areas amongst the egg. However, I didn't want to send it back a second time so ate it anyway. As for my husband, well, his egg roll arrived fairly quickly. He turned it sideways to bite into it and the liquid yolk flowed out onto the plate. So he sent that one back and had to wait for another. When it arrived it was fine. The girl was reasonably pleasant but the man serving (Max?) was friendlier. I daresay they thought we were a real nuisance but they did their best to put things right. We found the cafe a bit cramped but, apart from that, it was a pleasant place to sit. There was nice decor and it was bright and cheerful with the sun coming through the long window beside the street. There was jazz music playing at a sensible level which was nicely atmospheric. Free newspapers to read as well. It's next to the huge car park near the ferry and on the edge of town so a very good position. The menu offered a lot of choice throughout the day (breakfast 9-11.30; lite bites 3.30-5.00; dinner from 5.00 and open 7 days a week too. For my fellow vegetarians, there a veggie breakfast available (£.5.50). Later on there's macaroni cheese, baked potato with cheese, and omelettes. The wine menu is good too and there are lovely desserts, cakes and pastries on offer. I must admit I wanted everything to be as near perfect as possible because I was looking forward to updating my first review (which I have just shortened). It's a shame to have had a poor experience again. They might just have been having a bad day which can happen to us all occasionally. We'll see what happens next time!

We were told that this place had changed ownership a few months ago, and was getting good local…read morebuzz, so we thought we'd give it a try. Attentive and friendly service, good food quality, enough menu options for everyone's needs, and a scenic view that can't be beat. I had the haddock supper with chips and peas, husband had the gammon steak with egg, chips and peas. We both liked our dinners enough to think about going back for their full breakfast. Not cheap, but not expensive either. Nothing too fancy here, but definitely worth a visit for something slightly different from the standard pubs on Main St. when you're in Largs-- especially if the sun is out and you can sit on the front seaside patio! Nobody else has this wonderful view! P.S. It's now called the Green Shutters Bistro...

On a lovely sunny day in Largs we popped in here for a drink and a sit down, and it made the ideal…read morespot to people watch. My friends daughter was hungry so opted for a kids mac cheese and chips which went down really well while we just had some soft drinks and coffees. There's the usual fare on the menu - main meals, sandwiches and icecreams and some good veggie options. Although we weren't eating we did clock the prices which seemed pretty steep. Some butter tablet icecream ( one kids scoop) was £2.50 which did seem pretty cheeky. Our small coffees were over £2.50 each but we didn't object too much given we were enjoying the chat and the view. We did laugh at some of the other prices though - £3.10 for a breakfast roll and egg and 80p for a single digestive biscuit! I must admit the young guy serving was a gem - really smiley and enthusiastic, but I do think that this place is taking liberties with its prices. But when you're having a day out by the seaside, price isn't that important!

Fantastic range of sweets. Service was quick and easy. Very sweet place to visit if you have a…read moresweet tooth.

This looks at first like two different shops, but it's really one shop split in two. The CandyBox…read morehas ice cream and more boiled sweets, the Continental has marzipan fruits (yum!) and more chocolate options-- I love the housemade tablet-- such an authentic recipe! We also picked up some chocolates my husband loves (I can't eat chocolate), and the marzipan is excellent. You'll want to go in both stores for sure. It's not all cheap-- you might think some of it is expensive-- but for first-rate sweets that are made in their kitchens, it's really not too dear. We'll be back...