The Beachcomber - Argyll Bute

Popped in out of the rain for a coffee, so glad we did . Met by Ann who was extremely friendly and professional, and had a Welsh connection! Food was excellent, and can definitely recommend the Gareloch Burger, Panini with salad chips hot chocolate with marshmallows cream. Restaurant is very clean with a relaxing decor beautiful views. Definitely worth a visit.

Friendly and welcoming staff with good, freshly cooked food. Great views over Gareloch. Perfect spot after a pleasant walk

We had hoped to spend a few hours in this location with its free carparking, playground and waterside walk; but were quickly disappointed on entering The Beachcomber at 2:40pm to find one or two people sitting at most of the tables, but not all. We quickly looked at the menu and went to order only to be stopped in our tracks by a member of staff who told us to come back in twenty minutes and that hot food was going to be stopped in fifteen! We were left feeling unwelcome and like the staff just couldn 't be bothered to make any more food that day. I even asked if it was possible to just serve my three children and my wife at an empty table or even separate tables but this did not seem to matter to the staff who really came across as couldn 't be bothered. So having arrived in Helensburgh with the expectation of spending the rest of the day in the town (and my money in several places) we took this café as a reasonable example of the welcome we could expect and simply drove away, never to return. We were unable to relax, unwind, eat, drink and enjoy as was stated on their sign outside.

We popped in for breakfast shortly after opening and were instantly greeted with a smile and we chose a seat overlooking the water. My husband ordered Poached Eggs on Toast as well as Porridge with Maple Syrup, the toast was thick and golden brown with perfectly poached eggs and my husband said the porridge was one of the best he’s had in a very long time. I went for the Cooked Breakfast, everything was cooked perfectly, great quality produce, decent portion and I have to say my favourite hash brown of any breakfast I’ve had in recent memory… so crispy! They also have a selection of cakes and muffins which looked amazing, I wish we took some away with us. They was a good vibe in the cafe with lots of laughter and conversation and the staff were all so friendly. Highly recommended!

It was a Bank Holiday and there were a lot of us, ages ranging from 71 to 3. We were made to feel very welcome by the staff who saw to us quickly and could cater for everything we needed. Big thanks to them.