Cafes in Helensburgh

“The gingerbread man is such a lovely, friendly cafe. The staff are always warm and welcoming, and the food is always exceptional. I couldn't recommend them highly enough.”

“I'll be honest, I consider myself a foodie. Now hold on, I know that the term can be taken in the pejorative but I promise that I'm not a snob. I appreciate a dirty, late night pizza from a 24 hour joint just as much as an authentic wood-fired neopolitan that can be eaten wallet-fold style. With that out of the way, I have to tell you that I love a good roast dinner. Oftentimes, even if it doesn't quite hit the mark in one way or another (not enough veg, under- or over-cooked meat, tasteless gravy, you get the idea) on the whole it will still be better than the sum of it's parts. That's not to say it's easy to make a good roast dinner its just that the truly great ones have to really stand out. With that point made, the roast dinners we had there just yesterday afternoon (me: pork loin, her: veg wellington) weren't good. Honestly. They weren't even very good. They were absolutely astounding and mine was easily the best roast dinner I've ever had. Everything single element was better than amazing. The carrot were beautifully flavoured: enough maple to get the sweetness without being cloyingly so; the savoury thyme balancing it out perfectly. Roasties were incredibly moreish but not used to hide the fact that there wasn't enough other veg (there was plenty!). Broccoli tender but still with enough bite, just enough beautifully cooked meat...and the gravy! This isn't proper gravy as it's labelled by the chef. It sets the bar too high. It's superlative gravy. I won't gush about my partner's veggie wellington as I've gone on enough but it was amazing to see care and attention to detail going into a veggie roast dinner. Ridiculously good veggie option which even a meat lover would enjoy. The chef here really, really knows his food. It is phenomenal and I will say that it has to be the best available in Helensburgh (and we have some fantastic options here). It is food to get properly excited about and deserves to be noticed. I won't say everything is perfect with the cafe/restaurant, however, but I don't think it's fair to mention where improvements could be made as I'm sure that the staff here are aware of the short-comings; many of which are out of their control. If you love incredible food you have to eat here. All the food we've had here is great but the Sunday Roast dinners are the best you will have ever have. Guaranteed.”

“Lovely wee place located right across from the water which made our breakfast sitting outside in the sunshine very peaceful and ”

“We had a super afternoon of good food and music and excellent service...will be back soon!”

“I've gone a few times now with my twin toddlers and we absolutely love it there. The people that work there are always so friendly, the coffees are delicious and the baked goods are even better. They have an area specifically for your little ones all set up with toys, play kitchen and books so you actually have a chance to enjoy your coffee while your kids are playing safely right where you can see them.Kid-friendliness: They have a kids corner for the kids to play with the toys or to read books.”

“Nice food freshly made up and pleasant staff. Been a few times and will go back when next in the area.Parking: Free car park directly across the road.”

“A very good cup of coffee, at a reasonable price and Helensburgh's answer to their rival Starbucks further afield. . .?????”

“Usual fair, just popped in for a couple of sausage rolls for lunch and a biscuit. Not usually my first choice but they are handy if you are stuck and just want a quick bite to eat.”

“This cafe recently changed hands however carry out rolls and soup remain very tasty and competitively priced. Bacon roll delish and very good quality bacon. Other feedback for potato scones also very positive. It’s not really a sit in cafe as only one table to use while waiting on your order being made however excellent local choice for a quick carry out breakfast or lunch. Elderly Gentleman who serves is very nice and accommodating.”

“Dino's is an absolute must visit if you are anywhere near Helensburgh, Special mention for the Tablet ice cream which is absolutely different level”