Ca Dora Cafe in Argyll & Bute

We stopped by on a visit to Tarbert from Portavadie. It was late morning so only had some coffee & soup. Food & service were excellent - the Cullen Skink was superb. Very good range of gluten free options which we needed for 1 of our party.

We remembered this cafe from when we stayed in Tarbert a few years ago so revisited as we had really enjoyed it previously. It is a very popular venue and we were lucky to get seated in the window and ordered toasties and coffee. Both came promptly, served by the two very friendly members of staff that were doing a great job in a busy cafe. The toasties were tasty and were glad we had come back to this place. We will return when in the area next time!!

We went in for a hot drink, but I noticed that they had Cullen Skink on the menu so told my friends what it is. well, we all decided to order Cullen Skink and what a great choice. I have had cullen sking in a few restaurants and have made it myself and this one is up there with the best. Friendly staff and good portions and great hot chocolate. My friends said the coffee was very good as well. It was well worth the time out on a cold rainy day.

Real gem of a place, we visited multiple times whilst staying in the local area, greeted with friendly service and made to feel welcome, dog friendly too which was a bonus for us travelling with our dog. Food and service was fantastic, we had breakfast here as well as coffee and cakes, highly recommend to anyone looking at visiting. Very clean and great views out too. Thank you for having us.

Lovely cafe, busy but no wonder! Staff and customers all lovely and very welcoming to our dog. Food was lovely and very reasonably priced, £3 for a filled breakfast roll (bacon/egg/sausage/potato scone and £4 for a roll with two fillings. Lots of gluten free options, I had bacon with gf toast. Bacon was lovely, decent rashers and thicker than normal. So glad we went there.

Popped in for some supper. Started with the Calamari which was very nice. The seafood pizza however while nice was rather small for the price.

Lovely staff and great quality, really tasty food. Very efficient, even on a busy day food is ready quickly. Best cafe in Kintyre by far.

Nice harbourside cafe / restaurant in Tarbert. Very busy with tourists and local customers. Friendly staff serve the best full Scottish breakfast anywhere. Has a good varied menu. Highly recommend.

Food was amazing! Staff and owner Sandi went above and beyond for us! Can’t recommend this enough. Even returned our sons comforter that we left in the area in the post!

Ci siamo fermati qui per colazione, su consiglio del proprietario della guest house dove siamo stati a dormire, il locale è carino e caratteristico, c'è la possibilità di scelta tra varie tipologie di colazione, noi abbiamo optato per una full scottish e un bagel al salmone, tutto era molto buono, servizio veloce e la ragazza che ci ha servito davvero gentile e simpatica. Consigliato

Busy little café overlooking the harbour. Friendly staff, good coffee & a reasonable selection of cakes etc. Tables were very busy. Some people just chatting with empty cups & plates whilst others queued for seats. Would use again, particularly as there is a free toilet for customers.

Went here for lunch with some family. Very very busy, we were told unable to reserve a table and we had to wait for a table to become available, which we didn’t mind waiting. Extensive menu, plenty to choose from. Loved the decor inside, proper cosy cafe. Food was excellent, however, some staff (not all) had a poor attitude. Completely understand stress at busy times. We felt like we were causing bother when ordering and asking for cutlery and napkins which weren’t given to us. Not very cheery or welcoming but would visit again.

Really lovely spot, with really lovely food. Lovely colourful tasty side salad, amazing fish and chips, and macaroni cheese with smoked haddock. And really lovely homemade ice cream in sundaes or with sticky toffee pud. Lovely views, lovely staff.

Not only is there something delicious on the menu to suit everyone, the staff are wonderful too. I realised I’d left my bag at the cafe and the staff put it in the post for me and sent it to my home address. Thank you so much for your kindness.

Excellent service, scrummy food, excellent value. When you are in Tarbert I'd recommend Cafe Ca'Dora .

What a wonderful place for a bite to eat and a hot cuppa. Wonderful atmosphere right by the sea front, excellent customer service friendly organised and welcoming. I'm currently walking the entire UK coast path solo for the RNLI with my Big agnes tent Aggie since July 4th 2020 for yhe RNLI over 9.000 miles walked and I had a friend with me who has been following my journey for a week and Mhairi the owner gifted us BOTH a meal and cuppa this was so appreciated thank you very much. Fully recommend this lovely cafe x

Great for breakfast,lunch, dinner or tea/coffee and cake. Very extensive menu. Something for everyone

Nice place with really friendly staff. The food (Fish'n Chips) was good and we could sit outside in the sun. The place is not licensed but we were allowed to drink the beer we had bought at the Coop just a few meters away.

Food was reasonably priced and very tasty. Great choice of dishes on the.menu. Dog friendly👍🏻 Milkshakes are worth it, even at £4.50 ! Staff were "ok" but it didn't feel genuine when they asked you if "everything was ok for you" Got the impression they couldn't have cared less

It looked good with a nice menu and it came well recommended. It did not disappointment. Friendly service and a great menu. My wife had scampi and I enjoyed the chorizo, prawn and scallop sizzler. Both excellent

Day visit to Tarbert from portavadie. Stopped for lunch at Cafe Ca'dora's. Service was great and friendly. Food was excellent and reasonably priced.

We called in here for breakfast this weekend. We opened the door at five minutes to 8am and said Good Morning to the young lady at the counter. She was tall blonde haired with a cold stare. Hubby said good morning what time do you...

Stopped off in Tarbert and looked for somewhere for a bite of lunch. Unfortunately, places were either closed or not serving food and we went into this cafe. Boy we were not disappointed. Lovely atmosphere, very pleasant staff and a great menu. The Cullen skink...

Had breakfast 2 days running and dinner one night. Staff very pleasant, food very tasty and well presented. Had no room for cakes but they looked yummy. Would recommend.

Great wee cafe in Tarbert. Quality food, great presentation and friendly service. The cafe is decorated in a seafaring theme, very quirky. A must if you are looking for affordable delicious food. Selection of good coffee and yummy cakes an added bonus. We will definitely...

Friendly, efficient, reasonably priced and the food was great. I would definitely go back and would not hesitate to recommend.

Nice and comfy cafe that we had a nice easy dinner at. Friendly service. Good food and very clean and inviting.

I regularly visit this restaurant on my travels and I am never disappointed. The staff are friendly, knowledgable and keen to help. The food is always of a high standard and as a coeliac there is plenty of gluten free to chose from. I never...

Three years ago my husband and visited Cafe Ca Dora and we’re not very impressed. The best feature then was that it was vegetarian friendly. That is still its best feature. Perhaps its only feature. In these 3 years, the prices have increased, while the...

Cafe Ca'Dora sits right on the harbour front in the fishing village of Tarbert. It's recently been transformed from the traditional 1960's formica tables and jukebox cafe of it's first heyday to a modern, stylish and incredibly popular cafe/restaurant. It's always busy, and that's testament...

Busy wee place, great selection of food, vegan friendly. We popped in for soup one day and coffee and cake the next. Both visits were excellent. Staff are great.

Went here this evening Loved the inside of the cafe My meal, salt and pepper King prawns was excellent and great value Tip top staff

Hard to fault - a good little cafe that served us a great dinner. Friendly, tasty, and swift. You place your order at the table, and pay at the counter. Very dog-friendly!

Lovely place with great food! Can’t wait to go again. We were looking for somewhere to go for dinner while on a short holiday, it always looks busy and no wonder. Would definitely recommend.

Great little place on the harbour front, Friendly and prompt service. Spicy chicken burger was good served with fries. Ploughman’s lunch was also good served with Brie, home made bread and local ham garnished with a nice salad. Just a pity there was no haddock...

Staff very efficient and friendly. Food very good. Had lunch and then breakfast the following day. Represents good value for money.

Friendly staff, but long queues for a table. Food was delicious however. Friendly staff and highly recommend.

Fabulous place and most importantly the coffee was quality!! Great for Tarbert, as there isn't much else to choose from.

Visited the Cafe Ca’Dora after getting off the Portavadie ferry. Excellent breakfast and real coffee. Quite a few locals in which is always a good sign.

Left feeling slightly disappointed. I ordered the fresh scallops which came in a burnt butter garlic sauce. One of the waitress was very blunt and seemed fed up which was a shame.

There is not much choice in Tarbert, which possibly explains why this place is busy and the service. The food was tasty enough but our waitress was surprisingly abrupt and verging on the monosyllabic.

Stopped her for lunch and was glad we did. Wonderfully fresh and tasty prawns in chilli and garlic and quality nachos. Impressive menu and very efficient staff! Lovely to stumble across places like this!

Stopped off for a cuppa and cake - warm friendly welcome, great service. Coffee was great, cake was lovely.

We were meeting a friend for lunch and he suggested we met at Cafe de Cora . Such a lovely welcome to a table . So pretty inside and spotlessly clean . Excellent menu , lots to choose . All the food was very presented...

My husband and I had the pleasure of our first visit today and we were more than impressed. The staff were all courteous, friendly and helpful. The food ( a ham and pineapple pizza and veggie quesadillas) was also absolutely delicious and freshly prepared to...

An excellent cafe, clearly very popular since the queue was out the door when we left. Good quality coffee (Flat White and Cappuccino) given the location and cakes to die for, our current slice and caramel banana cake were delicious. Would recommend a stop off...

Had a great coffee on the Saturday, and an amazing lunch on Sunday....Great place.....Great food....and friendly efficient staff...what more could you want ?

We popped in today for coffee and cake. We wished we were more hungry as the food coming out looked delicious. The best bit of our visit was the staff, who were friendly and efficient. Well done 👍🏻

What a gem of a place, out for the day and decided to pop in here for a cup of tea, staff very friendly, spotless,and toilets clean, busy and you can see the reason why when you walk in the door, if I'm back in...

Good coffee, amazing Yum Yums , all home made by the way and the staff are just lovely. Nothing is a bother. Well done girls.

Fab local restaurant. Despite the biggish menu, everything is fresh and delicious. I can recommend the salt and chilli prawns!

Had a few meals here during a 3 day trip. Great variety on the menu. Food excellent and portion size very filling. Staff friendly, welcoming and attentive.

We called in for lunch and had Cullen Skink. It was quite tasty, although it had a lot more potato than fish! The cafe had a nice vibe and seemed popular, offering takeaway food as well.

We stopped off for lunch and waited in a small queue to get a table. So pleased we did as we were so impressed with all the staff and the standard of food. Three of us had the Cullen Skink, which was delicious, as were...

We ate here twice during our week stay on the Kintyre peninsula. The interior décor of the cafe is very nicely done helping to give it a unique vibe. The staff are very helpful and attentive. I had the Haggis Nachos which is smothered in...

The café is a short drive from the Tarbert ferry terminal, in the town overlooking the harbour. We used it twice - initially for a sit-in lunch and subsequently for a takeaway prior to boarding the ferry to Portavadie. It was full when we turned...

We visited as a family, 3 adults and one 5 year old. Child’s fish and chips, 2 x Skullen skink and 1 chips. It all tasted fine although fairly pricey. Just one small thing however, when we asked for the bill the waitress very rudely...

We went here for lunch, as a family of 6 - luckily a table was free. The service was great, fast, polite and efficient. This was in the face of being super busy. The food was fantastic - a delicious mix of local fish dishes...

We arrived and a table was free, fab! All staff were friendly other than the older lady. My goodness, I have no idea why people would return to this cafe after hearing the sharp edge of her tongue. Its almost as if she doesn't like...

We waited for a table to become available has the cafe was full which is usually a good sign plenty of takeout activity too the lady at the front of house was very helpful and chatty the menu is varied something for everyone we ordered...

We visited this cafe twice on a recent holiday. It’s a traditional cafe with a huge choice of sandwiches, hot foods, snacks and yummy cakes. It also does take-aways. Although it was busy when we visited and the staff were working so hard, the service...

Very rude and arrogant staff, food was alright but probably wouldn’t visit again as the staff was pretty much rude to every person in the cafe. Also pulled her face at the pram being in the cafe.

Service was friendly and efficient. I had smoked haddock macaroni cheese which was nice but my partner’s kedgeree was tasteless and the rice was a bit wet and soggy.

Food was ok but nothing special, we came at 19:00 and they told us they closed at 19:30 so we had to be quick.

Had a pizza and it was magnificent, the staff was very friendly on the phone and in person, top top service and top top food!!!!!

Lovely buzzy cosy cafe with great service and fantastic homemade cooked food. I choose the Fish pie which was just delicious, wonderful comfort food on a grey overcast day. The service was so friendly and you know when your on to a good thing when...

It’s right on the front, so very easy to find. Although to be fair, in Talbert everything is right on the front!!! Street parking is a few seconds away. There’s no Wi-Fi so you’ll have to chat. Staff were friendly and all Covid regulations were...

Traditional style cafe. Good choice on the menu. My partner and I both had the chicken fajitas and they were excellent. Quirky maritime based decor which is great to look at. Friendly staff and quck service

Super tasty food, good portions, reasonable prices, Covid-secure. Cullen skink (thick fish & potato soup) and haggis nachos to die for.

Visited here initially for a coffee when we arrived at Tarbert. Very good and the interesting menu and friendly staff made it an easy choice for our evening meal. The squid and haggis natchos (hagis, natchos, creamy black pepper sauce and melted cheese) were top...

Really quick and good service, tasty food. Soup of the day was tomato and lentil, slightly regret not getting their seafood soup. Great range of puddings, lovely view over the harbour. No wonder there was a queue outside

Their own ice cream with raspberry sauce was excellent - that traditional Italian cafe ice cream knocks Haagen Daas vanilla for 6. Very good that the cafe opens at 8am for pre- ferry breakfast.Had a good bacon roll and my son had a nice lorne...

I love a well-made cappuccino and this little harbour front Cafe certainly delivers - as do the doughnuts.

Last week, on my first visit to Tarbert for a few years, myself, my husband and 2 friends took a run to Tarbert as it was a beautiful day and it is such a picturesque setting, we decided to have something to eat at the...

My husband was standing outside queueing up for a takeaway when our little boy said he was desperate for the loo. My husband stepped inside to ask a member if staff. Got reprimanded for breaking the rules and told the toilet was for SITTING-IN customers...

A great independent café. Very cleanly decorated inside with quirky sea themed items. The menu was very varied but as we were in Scotland I had the haggis nachos with a cheesy peppercorn sauce & my husband had a jacket potato with haggis. Both were...

Good food choice, menu quite comprehensive with a good variety to suit all tastes and ages and good service from the waitresses

Nice location , overlooking the harbour , nice food too, with interesting off beat menu choices for example haggis and black pudding fritters...lovely. Other choices are available . Service was good and prices reasonable

Nice little cafe no booking needed menu suitable for all pallettes as is the prices. Located on the harbour road so eats with a view also. Service was very good as was the food the fact it was busy not with footfall trade but with...

Enjoyed a lovely lunchtime visit to this compact, busy & lovely cafe. We enjoyed delicious homemade chicken & rice soup with tasty fresh bread. We followed this with a tea, flat white coffee & homemade cake. Service was warm, attentive & welcoming. Covid restrictions were...

Go on!. Order the Cullen Skink followed by chorizo and local scallops, You won't get better anywhere however much more you pay. Burgers and salads looked great too and the desserts delicious.Ca'Dora is friendly, relaxed and fun, very reasonably priced and the food fabulous. There's no booking (and it's a popular place) so choose your arrival time accordingly and there's a BYOB approach to alcohol.Unreservedly recommended.

Visited due to locals recommendation and we were not disappointed. Food was really reasonably priced and tasty. Mac and cheese very good and the fish pie also got a thumbs up. Seemed very popular which did not surprise.

Had a lovely evening meal, quick and friendly service. Food well cooked and presented, quite a bit of choice. Also had breakfast following day and again, good size portions and friendly service.

Just spent the weekend where we depended on the cafe ca Dora for food it’s was simply excellent such good quality best Cullen skunk I have ever tasted. You can tell the pr§oduce is of a high standard

Food is generally excellent, but some of the fish dishes are approaching top restaurant quality.The service and the "craic" is also there to be enjoyed, and for someone visiting whether alone or with friends, this makes you feel welcome and want to return.Having sat-in, and latterly due to COVID restrictions, had to carry-out many meals and snacks, it is apparent that both front and back of house have a great affinity and genuine interest in their customers, making this a must try for anyone passing through or staying in the area.I travel extensively with my work and have dined in some high-end establishments, but for quality, value, ambiance and "craic", the Cafe Ca'Dora is right up there.

What a lovely setting to have a meal. They have a very big choice to pick off the menu. The staff are very welcoming and friendly

Nice wee cafe right on the harbour. Friendly staff with a great choice on the menu. Prices were reasonable and toilets clean. Just what we were looking for.

Staying in Tarbert for a few days we visited this place for dinner and loved everything about it. Menu was extensive with something for everyone, the staff were so friendly and the prices very reasonable. They do takeaway as well, ice creams, lovely homemade cakes and amazing looking milkshakes. We loved it so much we went back again the evening before we left to go home. Well worth a visit.

We stopped off on a motorbike trip in very wet weather to be greeted by a very warm welcome, with a fantastic choice of gorgeous food and a lovely setting. We had a fish finger ciabatta, pulled pork panini and shared some Italian fries and of course, a pot of tea! Every scrap of good was cleared.Homemade pizzas and milkshakes to die for landed on tables around us! And for a wet Wednesday afternoon, the place was full! We will be back if passing

Opens early enough for breakfast. Good food at reasonable prices. Quick service. They have plastic screens up between tables which helps one feel safer during the pandemic.

Popped in here for lunch and found everything to be 5 star The warm welcome, the excellent food, the safety measures for Covid and the scenery outside the window is stunning. Will definitely be back here.

Having caught the first ferry from Portavadie to Tarbert and on our way to gin tasting we needed to line our stomachs, so straight off the ferry we parked up in the harbour of Tarbert and went across to this cafe. Was very popular on a Wednesday morning in September with “workmen” requiring their takeaway coffees and bacon rolls.We had a nice table in the corner window , all tables occupied.Good COVID19 protocols being followed.Couple of lattes and sausage / bacon rolls filled us up nicely. Reasonable value and clean toilets Menu looked good if we had been passing back through would have tried for lunch, nice atmosphere

Rudest woman in the world. Sounded like Jimmy Crankie. Bought 4 coffees to take out & wouldn’t let me use the toilet, saying it was only for people sitting inside !!!

Situated right on the harbour front this small cafe with 8 tables has a wide range of dishesWe felt very safe here as they had had taken all precautions in respect of covid.The service was very good as was the food - haddock and chips and fish pie - although the pie could have done with a little more fish in itObviously very popular as there was a queue outside awaiting a table

Again with family for late lunch. So fresh salmon and prawns ciabatta salt and pepper chips. Chicken burger and chips. Toasted sandwich.All was so beautifully cooked and well presented. Staff were so polite and helpful. Highly recommend

Stopped for fish and chips to take away and eat out at by the harbour. Fish suppers were all freshly cooked, the fish was tasty, crispy and not greasy. Chips also good. Will return.

I asked the waiter what was fresh and local and was recommended any dish on the menu that was fish or seafood based. I decided on fish pie and my fiancé opted for the whole tail scampi. Both were outstanding. The fish pie had huge chunks of delicious fresh fish and the scampi were large and juicy. Chips were good too. Would thoroughly recommend.

Good little cafe, served fresh breakfast, scrambled eggs and toast. Coffee was good too, good stop on the 5 ferries

We had often had breakfast and lunch here but decided to try it for supper. Extremely impressed with the quality of dishes we enjoyed. The chilli and garlic prawns, prawn cocktail and the fish and chips were all delicious. Service was excellent and at £28.25 including two soft drinks, really good value for money.

I was in yesterday and loved it so much I returned today. I thought the staff handled the grumpy ignorant lorry driver who refused to wear a wask and spoke very poorly to the staff in a threatening Manor. The staff after dealing with the incident carried on being pleasant. We had breakfast rolls the first day and 5 bots of bacon on a roll is awesome. The flavour was amazing. Hubby said his square sausage was good but not steak lorne. Anyway we returned today and had a toasty and a fish and chips and omg it was tasty and filling and hubby and are fussy with service and food. The service was today amazing even when extremely busy and under pressure. Yes u may wait a wee bit but that didn't bother me. Ideal place to people watch. Anyways we will be back again before the end of our trip. The best fish supper for Miles the crabbit hub said. Thank u.