Dare I say it?...Perhaps the best chippy this side of Scotland…read more Bongio is an excellent wee chip shop just off the A78 at Inverkip. It has a few picnic benches outside as well for hungry walkers to fill up before taking off. The interior is spotless for a chippy, painted blue and with a chrome finish, someone had their thinking cap on when planning this place. I usually opt for the black pudding supper which comes in around 3.50/4 pounds. Expect HUNNERS of chips, the portions are excellent! If you're an avid fish supper kind of person, i suggest going for a 'Special Fish' which is done in breadcrumbs instead of batter. You only get one fillet but its huge, and with copious amounts of chips, lemmon and tartr sauce to accompany it you wont go hungry. The special fish does take a bit longer though but they dont mind you phoning ahead so its ready by the time you get there. I haven't tried the cafe next door but I've heard good things and it's always packed when I drive by. The staff are excellent as well and always have time for a chat as you're placing your order. Try Bongio, support a local business, then fall asleep on your couch afterwards, completely satisfied.

It is nice wee restaurant in the area. but right in between next to the fish and chip shop and…read moreSainsburys shop on the other side. Funnily placed, however the parking is all right. Also I like the summer when the sun is out, and they do provide outdoor seating area. But I rarely goes there nowadays.

Lovely meal at the Albany. Food superb and a beautiful building and atmosphere relaxing. Will be…read moreback.

From the owner: What We've Got At The Albany…read more Our Bar|Café|Brasserie is the ideal location for Breakfast, Lunch and dinner. Our Theatre has an up close and personal setting for shows, tribute acts and live music. Our Academy classes provide students with a thorough grounding to advance in all disciplines of the Performing Arts. Our Function Suite is beautiful designed to host your perfect celebration with family and friends.

This cafe is often very busy, especially on sunny bank holidays. This is probably a reflection of…read moreits situation with views out over the clyde. A seat at the window will let you watch boats criss cross to cowal. The food is also good and home made. (Though the hollandaise sauce is too sharp). The cakes are consistently good and service is fair. Slightly over-priced but a pleasant place to stop.

The Coffee Shop is a lovely place to stop off for a coffee and snack. They do fantastic sandwiches…read moreand other savoury dishes. The Eggs Benedict are soooo good. The best thing though is without a doubt their fantastic range of home made cakes. You'll be totally spoiled for choice. Service is good and friendly. Always, always busy. Be prepared to wait for a table. Fantastic views over the clyde from the windows. A great place to go after a walk along the esplanade. I mustn't forget to mention the ice cream. Fabulous and nice to get one to take away as you continue that walk on a nice summer's day!

A great independent, locally-owned coffee shop which is situated over two floors. Recently…read morerefurbished, and all crockery/cutlery matches and is branded... yet it still retains a local feeling. The pot of breakfast tea (about £2) ended up giving me four cups worth of lovely tea. Great value! Also has great views out over the Firth of Clyde, and across the Clyde to Kilcreggan. Lovely place!

Nearby the swimming pool, so this place is handy for a post-swim warm-up. Quite busy on a Thursday…read morelunchtime. We got a table by the window, with a great view over the Clyde estuary. Good was pretty good - chorizo and emmental panini was a hit. Chicken and rice soup would have been better if some monster hadn't put celery in it - my companions lentil soup also had it. THIS IS SCOTLAND for crying out loud! Service wasn't amazing. It wasn't terrible, but a little rushed and also we had a long wait for our food. People who arrived after us, and ordered after us, were served their food before us. They were also having soup and sandwiches, so I can't really see the why this was and no apology or explanation was offered. They also served a babyccino to a toddler in a coffee cup and saucer - we asked for a take out cup and straw which was more suitable. Maybe a wee but more thought needs to go into serving junior guests! All in all, I'd give it a 3.5/5. I'd go back if I was in need of sustenance next time I'm swimming. Just one wee aside...waitresses, think about maybe wearing thicker leggings or proper trousers...we could just about see what you'd had for breakfast!

Really small but gorgeous restaurant. Friendly staff. While you wait for the ferry you can grab a…read morebite to eat! Low prices as well help the wallet!

It's a lovely little cafe and sweet shop in Gourock on the West coast of Scotland…read more We stopped there for hot chocolate and pancakes. You had various choices of pancakes to choose from: blueberries, strawberries, banana, bacon. All served with sauces of your choice. The most popular one being maple syrup. They also sell ice cream and any sweets you can imagine. The owner and personell are very nice. The interior is welcoming. It's relaxing to look out the large windows and watch the world pass by, especially when sitting on a warm spot with the sun tickling your face. Only one toilet so.

This place was SO cute. Myself and my boyfriend went here for lunch. I got the Brie, Bacon and…read moreCranberry panini with salad and coleslaw, and he got the Tuna Melt with salad and coleslaw. I also got a vanilla milkshake. Everything tasted fresh and the milkshake was delicious with a ton of whip cream on top and chocolate shavings. This place is right on the corner and has space to sit outside weather permitting. Service was great, definitely will be back.

Fantastic ice cream here! Take a walk on the Esplanade and have an ice cream here. I usually get an…read moreice cream sandwich or chocolate/ vanilla ice cream- 2 scoops.

So you may not have the biggest sweet tooth in the west of Scotland, but I for one do, and the…read moreEsplanade cafe has been satisfying it for months...nae, years now! Situated at the Greenock end of the beautiful Esplanade on the Clyde, this little cafe has been tempting locals for years now. Whether your driving by and fancy grabbing a tub of ice cream for home, or having a relaxing walk along the esplanade which would be all the better if it were accompied with a 99, this cafe should be your first stop. They sell their raspberry sause (which is the best I've ever had) by the bottle, and its only a QUID! Ace! They also have some of thee best ice cream this side of Italy with the Vanilla ice cream with Tablet being my favorite. They also do one with puff candy in it for you visiting yanks coming off of the cruise ships! If your passing through the inverclyde area its definitely worth a trip to this quaint little cafe for some of the best homemade, traditional italian ice cream you can buy.

A useful place to stop off after a walk along the Greenock Cut, the Kelly Cut, or to Loch Thom and…read morethe reservoirs. However, I think the facilities in the Visitor Centre are a bit disappointing for the size of the place. The cafe is quite large with lots of wooden tables and chairs, and it's clean and tidy, but there's little in the way of refreshments, just coffee/tea and a small selection of cakes and biscuits. The one lady serving could have been friendlier too. Apart from that, it's a nice building and shelter from the elements (!) with useful leaflets about the area, and some children's toys for sale. A big car park, and it's free too.

Nice cafe to stop by for coffee, while you have arrived in Wemyss bay by rail…read more So you can go to this cafe over the road, while you have your lunch or something to eat while you wait for your next ferry to go over to Rothersay. I have been in this cafe a few times, and it is good priced.

Brilliant little cafe situated across from the Wemyss Bay train station and ferry terminal. I was…read morein here for a charity quiz night about a month ago. The event was BYOB and the staff put on pizza and pasta with the owner conducting a quiz after the meal was had. We were welcomed with open arms and the young owner knows how to please a crowd. Good banter and great food. Brilliant place to break up a walk down to the beach. Will be back shortly

A walk along Gourock is a popular way to spend the day when the sun is splitting the sky and summer…read moreis in the air. The perfect place to stop off for an ice cream is The Coffee Shop. The Coffee Shop is situated at the Gourock side of the Battery Park and the perfect little spot to sit by the big windows and enjoy looking out onto the Clyde while the ships sale by. Service is always extremely friendly and the homemade ice cream in here is bloody fantastic! The caramel shortcake they make here is also some of the best I've tasted, and they also do a host of homecooking and lunches. But I would definitely recommend grabbing a cone and sitting in the benches outside while you sit and look across the water and enjoy the cone and the stunning view. Perfect

From the owner: good food freshly maderead more