October 2023 by Nicholas Cowan
Greeted by a member of staff who had his finger up his nose so we decided not to eat here. Risked a cup of coffee to go and it was disgusting. Used the toilet before moving on and it was filthy. Maybe we were just unlucky, but this experience was very disappointing
October 2023 by KJR1605
This cafe is in a great location right at the end of the Crinan Canal. We arrived late morning on a sunny Wednesday and found ourselves the only customers. We ordered a tea, a coffee and a couple of cakes. The coffee and cakes arrived immediately but I had to wait at least five minutes for my pot of tea; five minutes later I had to go and track down the chap who served us because he had disappeared without giving me a cup! By this time my wife had finished her coffee and had to wait for me to drink up. Not sure what was going on with the chap behind the counter; he didn't seem fully engaged with the job, almost as if he was just someone who had been asked by the owner to keep an eye on the place while they popped out for an hour. Shame about the service because this is a pleasant cafe and the cakes were actually quite good.
September 2023 by James Allison
Friendly staff and tasty fresh sandwiches. Slightly disorganised, but a very welcome coffee stop on our canal-side walk.
September 2023 by JillMclean
Have been coming to this coffee shop for many years - it?s always been good and it?s location is amazing but the food this time was exceptional. We had rolls and a toastie, coffee, tea and a scone - all were really delicious - quality ingredients and I think the scone is on a par if not better than brambles of Inveraray which is a compliment indeed ! We can?t fault our lunch which was served with a smile - what?s not to like :)
September 2023 by Steve White
Would definitely recommend visiting the coffee shop the staff were very friendly. The paradise slice was very nice & also the scones .
September 2023 by David P
Visited Crinan to see the canal and coastline and nipped in for a cuppa and cake. Liked it so much had more before heading home. Great rooms and view from either inside or outside on the canal side seating. Could not ask for friendlier more efficient staff than Niamh and Jock
September 2023 by waimara
Absolute disaster. Travelled over 40 miles to arrive at the Crinan cafe 6th September, asked for menu only to be told only serving drinks and cakes on display. Was really looking forward to a toasted sandwich. Even after Covid when the inside seating was closed you could get drinks and warm food from the serving hatch at the side. On walking back to the car park people eating scones never even told about them they were not on display. Extremely slow service after ordering, sorry will never return.
August 2023 by Rockman1888
Text: I?m actually writing this while I?m still here! There are 4 people here my wife and I are 2 of them,I walk in to order the girl says I?ll be with you in a minute,fair enough no problem,she then waffles about serving the other couple no problem then she chats to them for like an age!! She then comes back in and starts talking to another bloke who?s just arrived for work she doesn?t serve us but tells us Robert will get you in a minute!! Honestly!!! Is this the type of Service we get in Scotland these days?? appalling service!!!! And just to add Robert is a great guy!
August 2023 by Martin Scott
Nice coffee and tea, and what topped it off was the lemon meringue pie....
August 2023 by Peter P
What everyone wants (in particular the outside tables in good weather) however it opens later than many want, has appaling slow staff practice, and runs out of the best cakes etc.
August 2023 by C5989MCkellyb
Stopped for a sandwich and cuppa on our visit to Scotland. The young girl in the kitchen was really friendly and explained that they were trying to catch up on orders. The young lad serving not so chatty. A bit over priced but very nice sandwiches and my other half said the lemon cupcake was amazing! Nice to sit outside and watch the boats
July 2023 by Nathan M
So rare to find a small coffee shop in a rural location that actually knows how to serve a really good coffee. Great cake too. Top marks!
July 2023 by Duncan Walker
Nice little coffee shop with baking etc in a good location
July 2023 by 666NickM
Nice little cafe on the Crinan canal complex as it enters the sea. Service was a bit slow but nice coffee on a cool wet day. They need to take the wall to wall ceiling to floor perspex screening now. It?s probably unnecessary now and puts up a real barrier in more ways than one
July 2023 by Ann Wardell
Called in yesterday 11th July for coffee, the cakes and scones looked delicious so we decided to indulge ourselves. The fruit scones were the best we have ever had and the carrot and date slices was amazing. The young lady serving us was so friendly, I didn?t get her name but she was lovely. We hope to call again before we return home.
