I've seen this cafe many times and it always looked rather inviting from the outside, so I was…read morepleased to have the opportunity to go there for lunch yesterday. My husband asked for an egg roll with a side order of chips but the waitress came back to say there were no rolls left. He asked if the egg could be put inside something else instead, perhaps bread or a baguette, but was told that couldn't be done (no idea why not). In the end he decided to just have the egg on the same plate with the chips, which is what happened but he was still charged the full amount; in other words, paid for a non-existent roll! I fared better with a nice potato filled with cheese and coleslaw and our two coffees were lovely. The desserts and cakes looked delicious but we didn't have any ourselves. The cafe was clean with pleasant decor but the small tables too close together. Sitting at a table next to the wall would have been better but we didn't like the miniscule tables in the middle as they were cramped and it was irritating with people, including the waitresses, brushing past up and down the aisles. As vegetarians we found the menu very boring and lacking in imagination as there were very few options just the inevitable jacket potato, the egg, chips, or cheese sandwich. The menu was otherwise just meat or tuna, both on the printed card on the tables and the blackboard 'Specials'. There's a 'Kids' Menu' for the under 12s. For what we had, it was very expensive (coming to over £14!) not a place for us and we won't be returning!

Stay clear of this place ive been going to Freckletons over the years, always found the food…read moredelicious and well presented. until today, I ordered a chicken burger with fries, when It arrived, plate was cold, burger had wet salad with what I can only describe as a cooked frozen fritter type thing with a thin layer of chicken inside, a ramekin with shop bought coleslaw and a side of fries, so at the till i expressed my opinion, manager guy not interested said, I've been here 30 years and it's always been the same. Absolutely Shocked !!!! At the lack of interest as to what was being served out the kitchen, So what he is saying is that he thought the quality of the food served was acceptable!!! I believe the standards have nose dived here since first lockdown. If you get to the stage where you don't really care anymore about service or quality it's time to just call it a day, this coffee shop is on borrowed time.

My mother and sister are both big coffee shop fans. Both live in Ayrshire and have been coming to…read moreSmall Talk together for years. With the demise of places such as Kilmarnock's Coffee Club, Small Talk is their favourite day time venue. When mother had more appetite, it would have been soup & scone, but now soup is all she needs. We visited on a wet Thursday in summer and although not rammed, the tables were in use again as soon as vacated. Although not fine dining, there is integrity in the cooking here that would put a lot of posher and more expensive venues to shame. The down-to-earth hospitality of the female staff is second to none. The menu is the usual tearoom fare - soups, sandwiches, baked potatoes, home baking. I can see a lot of effort goes into the home baking, which is quite extensive and even ambitious (e.g. homemade pecan pie). Soup is obviously a big seller, as they have three soups of the day. I had the spicy sweet potato & carrot, mother had some kind of tomato soup, and the third was a turkey broth. Both our soups were well made and attractively served with a small swirl of cream on top. The bread is only OK - we both ate our half slice of seeded and left the white. Pricing is at the going rate, I think £3.50 or per soup. Customers all tend to be very civilised, I would guess a mix of locals and tourists - middle aged couples, girlfriends, and the odd young family or grandmother, daughter and child. With a pushchair in there, it can start to feel a bit claustrophobic but not excessively so, and obviously making the bairns welcome just adds to the homely charm of the place! I think "well-worn tartan carpet, but with a fresh lick of paint on the walls" sums it up! You owe it to yourself to try this place if you are in the area.

I had coffee here the other day having decided it was probably the best place within the mall. The…read morestaff were very nice and helpful and everything clean and tidy. The coffee was good (as you come to expect from any branch of Costa) and there is a small but delicious choice of cakes and biscuits. However I didn't much like the layout of the tables and chairs which were strung out along the walkway with everyone walking past quite nearby. I don't suppose much could be done about that, given the location, but perhaps some kind of wall around the tables would be an improvement. Otherwise, setting the tables and chairs within alcoves would be a good idea. There's a pleasant view of the River Irvine from the windows.

Oh. My. God. So many mouth watering sweets here. I had the strawberry tart and a millionaires…read moreshortbread and they were well worth the calories. Iced latte was also good. I was greeted immediately upon walking in the door and the girl took my to-go order very quickly. Impressed with the service. If I'd had done I would've sat to enjoy my coffee, the decor was cute and it gave off a fun laid back vibe.

The best empire biscuits anywhere! They are huge too. Had lovely coffee here and we got some other…read morecakes to go for later on. They were all delicious! If you're in the area go, go go.

Do not miss out on this place. A wonderful menu of tasty Mediterranean salads, fresh and funky…read moreburgers and the most amazing selection of shakes and more. Beautifully presented, fresh and tasty. Cannot stress what a great job this team has done. Excellent!

Popped in for a coffee and cake whilst out in Irvine . Such a find . So impressed with surroundings…read more, service and menu . Promoting good local produce , it has at least 4 veggie , vegan dishes on the menu that looked delicious . Home baking is tasty and protein shakes are available in addition to the normal range of beverages . I have definitely earmarked it for a return visit

Lovely wee cafe. They have home baking and any type of coffee you want. Small place but worth a…read morevisit.

it child friendly as even if u pram there ok which is good nice staffread more

Good shop, nice muffins. Some Wi-Fi would bring 5 stars…read more Actually a Costa now, not BB.

An open plan cafe with views of the river Irvine from the Rivergate Shopping Mall,the aromas…read morewafting from this place simply drives you to distraction.HUGE selection of cakes and goodies to tempt your tastebuds ,as the adverts say it does exactly what it says on the tin this place has a large seating area both sides of the display and serving counter which has an awesome display of muffins(as you would expect given the name of the place)and chocolate traybakes.If you are ever passing this place you will have to stop and try some I promise!

Excellent food and service. Closest thing to a traditional American style tavern. I reserve a table…read morehere every time I visit Scotland.

Had lunch at the corner house today. The setting is lovely. Lots of different seating…read morearrangements. We opted for the 2 course menu at £14.95. The chicken pate starter was excellent. Two small wedges of bread with a hefty slice of smooth pate with some onion chutney. Simply beautiful. I chose the haggis & black pudding olives. I received 3 thinly sliced rounds. Very disappointing. I would have preferred one whole olive. Presentation was lovely - the gravy was salty. Staff were attentive. I will definitely return.