What a great wee find. This is my local now. A really nice, small little cafe/tea room. Its…read morefanatastic. The owners are friendly as are the staff. The food is fantastic, and the atmospherewell everyone is welcome. Directly across from Burns cottage, and always full of tourists, its a great place to meet new people. In Alloway, this is the best place to eat.

friendly service, good home made food & yummy cakesread more

Terrific new neighbourhood pub tucked away in an historic stone walled candlelit basement. The…read morenewly opened Smoking Goat bar has been totally remodelled and the result is impressive. If you remember the much missed Fouters Bistro you won't recognise the place now! The Smoking Goat is primarily a traditional pub with cosy nooks and crannies, real ales on tap and in bottles, and a great wee bar menu. The lunchtime options feature rare breed beef burger, venison sausage sandwich, pulled pork slider, smoked haddock fishcake, black pudding scotch egg with whisky mustard and more - all pretty imaginative stuff for this part of the world! Vegetarians are valued customers and it was a rare treat to find myself swithering over the menu. I narrowed things down to the red pepper falafel or the jerk spiced portobello mushroom burger with pineapple salsa. I went with the latter and it didn't disappoint, though I could have done with a few more of their lovely crisp fries on the side. Yay for free wifi without a password. I found it impossible to get a data signal down there so it came in handy. Customer-wise this is a good spot for socialising as well as dining. There are events going on throughout the week including pub quizzes and they have a pull down screen which I think they are showing the 6 nations rugby on, though this is not a 'sports bar' and there are no TVs. This is just a personal opinion, but I'd love to see the music turned down a wee notch to make conversation easier, and the lighting turned up a wee notch so the menu can be more easily read. Despite all the hard stone surfaces the acoustics were excellent. I can see this being a good venue for the occasional intimate music gig. Recommended!

The closest thing Ayr seems to have to a hipster pub. Not in itself a recommendation but mentioned…read moreto give an idea of the general decor and atmosphere. Stocks a good range of newer beers in cans & bottles as well as having a couple of ales on handpull. Probably does cocktails to an extent. Quite a few nooks & crannies to sit in, giving it a nice amount of privacy if that's what you're looking for. I can see how the low lighting would be an issue when reading the menu but, in terms of just being in for a drink it was okay.

A good little café with a good range of food. Great when you're shopping in the middle of Ayr.read more

Lovely cafe in the the centre of Ayr, good selection of choices for lunch, friendly staff and…read moredoesn't cost the earth, would return again.

Plenty of room with different types of seating available. Staff friendly especially so to their…read moreregular customers. Coffee not particularly warm but pleasant nonetheless. Husband not impressed with the cost of the scone - at £2.50 he was expecting 2! Bless him. Service quick.

Perfect escape from the rain. The young fella' made an amazing cafe blanc. The decadent pistachio…read morechocolate was the jewel in the crown. Mmmm. Good vibe and nice place. Smoothly prepared cafe!

My friend introduced me to this wee hidden treasue last week. Tea House of the Loch is nestled…read morebeside the Loch at Gartcosh, with the quaint little tea house overlooking the water. Saturdays are really busy so was glad I decided last minute to book a table. The menu is filled with sandwiches, bagels, paninis etc and all come with soup for £5.95 which is a bargain when you see the portions. However the most popular order seemed to be the high tea for two, which at £5 per person is amazing! The atmosphere is lovely, with a mix of couple, familes and quite a few grannies being treated to tea and cakes by their grandkids. The decor is nothing fancy, but the setting and welcoming staff easily makes up for it There is fabulous selection of Suki teas and homemade baking. Soups of the day this week were tomato with basil and potato and leek. Last wee I tried the curried butternut squash which was amazing! The setting is lovely and the food is well worth the 15min drive from Dennistoun. There is a garden centre and lovely views onto the loch so you could easily spend a few hours over a coffee, chatting and escaping city life. I can't speak highly enough of this place and look forward to making myself a regular! https://www.facebook.com/pages/Tea-House-On-The-Loch/141357772588944?fref=ts

We had a delicious tea, with sandwiches, cakes, and a wide variety of tea. My chicken sandwich was…read moreso good. The service was excellent, staff were fun. The restaurant is next to a garden center, and the loch, so it's pretty and peaceful.

***update says theyre temporarily closed but not when or if they will reopen***…read moreproper vegetarian cafe with delightful covered patio on the river ayr at the historic bridge. superb artisan roasted coffee, terrific array of cakes and an interesting menu including falafel, hummus, quesedilla, haloumi salad and homemade soups. what a treat to be able to choose anything i wanted from the menu! vegan and gluten free options available too and staff were lovely. judging from the copious number of plug sockets alongside tables i suspect they offer free wifi but dont quote me. artisan lounge may be in a basement but its certainly wasnt short if natural sunlight. a real gem of a place and highly recommended! PS they do BYOB and stay open til 9pm some nights.

Great food, possibly the best hot chocolate I've ever had and lovely staff! I grew up in Ayrshire…read moreand as a vegan finding options to eat out was difficult but not anymore! I have been a few times now and usually have a main, cake and I cant go past the hot chocolate! The only reason i've not given it 5 stars is because the steps leading down to it can be slightly dangerous and it isnt wheelchair suitable.

I was looking for a nice tea room to go with my wife and I'm very happy to have found the Cup and…read moreSaucer. The tea, sandwiches, scones, etc were great and the price was reasonable. The decor is charming and comfortable. I was there around teatime and they were doing a good business. The only negative was a couple of inconsiderate customers playing videos loudly on their phones. For the sake of other customers, perhaps the staff might have asked them to knock it off. I can also understand why they didn't. I was there in September 2021.

A chilly afternoon in the west end of Glasgow + tea-loving friend+ vintage crave= trip to the cup…read moreand saucer. The interior reminds me of my grandmas living room, and the teacups are pretty much copycats from those I collect at home (when is 22 tea cups ever too much?) Pal and I ordered two teapots: earl grey for me, apple crunch for her. We weren't hungry, but I wish we were cause the meringue and cream with berries sounds deelish!! Loved everything about this place; the welcoming and chatty owner with her retro hairdo, the 1940 s music in the background, the homy cosy feel, the cute china. Perfect for a comforting cuppa on a grey day. Will go back for more!

This place has EXCELLENT coffee. I popped in about 20 minutes before closing and was met by a kind…read morestaff who made me a coffee without hesitation. It was a rainy day: drizzling : that consistency of rain that makes you feel a bit run down. I was met with the most delicious, warming coffee: a very smooth latte, that had such a lovely taste that there was no need for a drop of sugar. They were out of most of their pastries by the time I sat in--due to their popularity, I have no doubt. I chose one of their remaining items: a small cake that had a touch of lemon and a raspberry on top of a creamy frosting. It was delicious--a welcomed treat when I felt in need of a pick me up. I did not have a chance to test their food so am unable to comment. Do note however: This is a VERY small place. Cozy to be sure, but small and by no means for larger groups. It is ideal for the soloist and duos to come in and have a fairly quick coffee, cake, and food (I assume). This is NOT a place to study. There are no comfortable lounge chairs, chairs or tables. The seating is composed of stools that reside at two bars. It's kind of reminding me of Italian style cafes where you drink your espresso at the bar, across from the barista who just served it to you (though in Rome, they don't offer you stools even!). Given the level of their coffee and cake, I'll be back again soon.

We liked this place the first time that we went twice while we were in town. It's a small place…read morewith some indoor seating and some outside but bar style. There are no bathrooms which is a downfall but it was close enough to our hotel. I got the chorizo bagel both days I went and a latte. They have display cases of baked goods and sandwiches. When I ordered, the toasted it. It was filling and had a spicy kick in it. Very good! The bagel was crispy and good too!

Homemade soup and toasted sandwich al fresco by the bonny doon river on a sunny day - what could be…read moremore perfect. Lovely place, friendly staff, spiffy decor and a small but perfectly formed cafe menu. Parking round the back or along the street. Nice place to rest your weary legs after a walk along the beach.

This is my local cafe bar/resturaunt. You must at least try it. It has themed and promotional…read morenights, looks smaller from the outside than it does in. Two areas to sit,the best is to the back where you get a beautiful view of the river Doon. In summer there is patio area almost over the top of the river. The food is very good and always varied. Good sized portions and very good value for money.

Great scone with loads of raspberry jam, served with an Americano coffee with hot milk…read more Friendly service. Clean wee restaurant. Outdoor seating optional.

Great place to warm up before you visit Dunure castle. Had tea and scone. They have wireless as…read morewell. Staff very friendly.