When I'm a tourist, I love stumbling on little shops where locals go to for their meals. We were…read moresuper early to tour the nearby Dumbarton Castle so we wandered down the street and stumbled onto this little shop to have a second breakfast. It's a fast food shop where you can grab a simple meal, a quick snack or a cup of coffee. Plenty of the locals were picking up breakfasts while we were there. I had the hot roll with sausage (only 1.30 pounds!) and even had a choice of soft or crisp roll. The shop is run by a very nice lady, but she handles the orders, cooking and payments on her own. Don't think it would ever get too crowded, but be patient and don't rush her!

Very good value for money rolls and drinks (£2 for a freshly made BLT). Free WiFi and friendly…read moreservice. Papershop in the front part of the premises too.

I was looking forward to trying Scotland's only drive thru coffee outlet, having passed it so many…read moretimes, than ordering through the drive thru we went inside instead to see what it was like. The interior looked dark and rough with poor lighting and areas worn or poorly maintained, quite a surprise for a place that has not been open long. The two members of staff looked to have the energy of a pensioners in a retirement home with both staff having a poor understanding of English, than talking they where more of mumbling in a language that was hard to understand. The coffee served was really poor and the two large coffee to go that l ordered tasted more like hot milk than coffee. I usually like Costa and expected better from this place being Scotland's only drive through definitely an over rated place. Would not recommend this coffee shop, try starbucks across the road, for better drinks & service.

It's a pretty big standard Costa drive thru. You can't really mess it up, you either like it or you…read moredon't. Unlike many other drive thru's they at least consistently make it extra hot when asked.

This is situated just off the main coastal road between Cardross and Helensburgh - take your time,…read moreor you may miss the turn off on this busy road! The focus is on the tearoom, which is delightful. They sell a combination of home-made produce, plus things imported from other farm shops and quality suppliers throughout the country. It's a lovely place to stop off for a cuppa and some cake or a light lunch. The main attraction however is the woodland walks around the estate. There's a walled garden and acres of farmland. It's lovely to take the kids in springtime to see the lambs and calves. Most of the things you can eat in the tearoom are also available to buy and take home from the farm shop. This is a tad expensive, but the goods on sale are very nice and it's always nice to treat yourself to something a little bit special every now and again. Worth stopping for.

As wear a hearing aid I have stopped going to Ardardan as it is far too noisy. Not recommended for…read morea good chat. Also the last time my friend and I were there we were not made aware of the soup and sandwich deal until we were leaving and had remarked on their exorbitant prices.

This is my supermarket of choice in the Dumbarton area, despite there being a much larger Asda just…read moreacross the road. Morrisons (formerly a Safeway) have good quality own-brand products, and a more traditional interior. Although they do have some non-food sections, they concentrate mainly on their groceries, so you don't end up spending an hour browsing round stuff you don't need before you even start the shopping, as often happens in Asda! Their prices are reasonable and service is good. There's a large car park, a small restaurant/cafe and customer toilets. There's a petrol station at the entrance to the car park, and it's just across from McDonalds & KFC plus a large retail park.

From the owner: Head to your local Morrisons Cafe to enjoy classic customer favourites including Freshly Battered…read moreFish and Chips and a selection of breakfast options. Order and pay on your mobile when you visit our cafes. Pull up a seat, scan the QR code and place your order - Simple! Click & Collect is also now available for our Cafe menu! It's quick and easy to order on the go - use our web app to place an order from your phone.

I loved this place so much for the month we stayed in nearby Balloch that I had to show them some…read morelove by adding it to Yelp. We stumbled upon Fountain Cafe when looking for a cheap place for a full Scottish breakfast and it was fantastic. We ended up going something like 6-7 times. It cost under £5 for a very filling breakfast including coffee or tea. The staff were all extremely friendly, and gave me some kind advice about parenting given that I was newly pregnant and away from friends and family that year. I miss it often now that we are back in the States!

Ive never understood this branch of Costa, or why it even gets any five star reviews…read more Staff don't really communicate but rather grunt at you, I've been twice to this outlet and find that it lacks any atmosphere.

Costa does reasonable coffee, a good selection of sandwiches and cakes, for a reasonable price…read more It's a large chain, so no matter where you go, you know what you'll be getting. So. Reasonable coffee, for a reasonable price. Not a bad thing.

The decor, furniture and overall tidiness leave a bit to be desired but the tastiness of the food…read moreand cheerfulness of the staff more than make up for that. At first glance the menu looks a bit cobbled-together and can largely be ignored. Basically if Sandra (who seems to be there every minute they're open) has the ingredients she'll make you whatever you fancy. The chicken mayonnaise is amazing and is highly recommended. Simple dishes like beans on toast are quick to be dished up. Sandra is extremely flexible in timing and couldn't be more cheerful. Ignore the slightly scruffy inside and enjoy some really scrummy nosh at very good prices.

Make sure you go to one of the two Costa Coffees on campus instead of the free coffee. It's worth…read moreit.