Cafe at The Station in North Ayrshire

Promised myself I would go in one day as I come from Saltcoats originally and I am a Railways nostalgia freak. Had to wait on my train on a pouring wet day so in I went. Charming young lady was very welcoming and efficient had a filling bacon roll and a lovely LARGE strong coffee. Spotlessly clean and all the other customers were served in a friendly helpful manner. Well done ladies ticked all the boxes.

A welcoming and friendly attitude without it coming across as false bonhomie was a definite plus to our visit. As we were only stopping off for a quick bite we were impressed with the options available on the menu and the value for money that it offers. The over all atmosphere was one of it being a social hub for locals, but one that avoided being unwecoming to others. Recommended.

Having looked round Saltcoats town centre which, to be blunt, is pretty horrible, the Cafe at the Station came as a bit of a relief. It is a very smart cafe situated in an attractive building which, with its high ceiling and large, arched windows, is a fine example of British railway station architecture. The cafe has a simple menu of hot and cold meals and snacks, all at very reasonable prices. We had very tasty bacon and egg rolls which we enjoyed with cups of tea. The service was friendly and very good and we would certainly come here again - perhaps for the “mince and chips” a fine Scottish staple!

Popped in to pick up some carry out cakes. Lovely selection of brilliant cakes. When I got home discovered that the lovely lady popped an extra wee piece in my bag! Thank you! Fab café. Love sitting in for lunch for cakes.

Excellent coffee and cakes!Our server was cheery ,very friendly and attentive-we were very well looked after! Clean, light, airy surroundings-nice buzz from contented customers . Lunches looked very tempting-will definitely be back to sample them!

No nonsense sandwiches, traybakes and coffee. Ideal before catching the ferry to Arran. Lovely staff and good value for money. In the old station ticket office. Worth a little walk around Saltcoates...

Best wee cafe in the area. Great prices and a warm welcome from Susan, Amy and Helen. Varied menu, whether it's tea or coffee, a light snack or a meal. Definitely recommend it

Smashing lunch with great service and home baking.lovely and warm inside with all home made cakes, lunches s , very reasonably price.will be back again soon.

Our favourite coffee shop. Susan and staff are just lovely. Food is terrific at a great price. We normally go twice a week and would highly recommend it

This cafe has to be the best place you will visit. Staff are so attentive you feel like you are at home. Held coffee crew group there for the last 8 months. Welcomed, appreciated customers. Thank you for being so kind to us. Coffee, you won't beat it xx

Rosie Boxer was made very welcome on our house hunting trip. An excellent start to our day. Once we move into the area we'll be back on regular basis. Staff and food lovely.

I was very impressed by the excellrnt service and communication with the staff who were very polite. The food was excellent and staff accomodated my dietry needs. Lovely friendly cafe. Felt very welcome and loved the food.

Brilliant cafe. The welcome is fantastic and no better coffee in town than here. Thank you for always making my Monday group welcome and being so attentive. 💐 Love from us all xx

Drop in for lunch after walking along the beach from Ardrossan to Saltcoats. The member of staff working behind the counter was cheerful, didn't stop serving, clearing tables and tidying behind the counter tops for a second. The tables and floor were spotless. The soup and a sandwich were average but the sandwiches were freshly made so that's a real plus. The basin size cup of coffee was enjoyable. Alas we missed out on the homemade scones because they had all been scoffed earlier in the day. The cafe does all day breakfast but we had not realised this until three customers dropped in just before closing time and ordered breakfast. They were made equally welcome even though it was so close to closing time. We'll be ordering our scones in advance next time we visit!

Fantastic cafe and the staff are extremely friendly and helpful and no matter what day you go in there always full of smiles and cheer! The food is delicious and they offer £1 days on main meals too which will help many people have a warm meal. I wish more cafes had the same caring attitude this cafe has. Definitely a must try!

Was in Saltcoats to do some work one Saturday morning, and had skipped on breakfast, so thought I would pop in to the Cafe at the Station for a morning roll. Really warm welcome upon entering, and the settings are really nice. Ordered a cafe and a roll with scone, pudding and sausage to go. Freshly prepared in no time and good prices. Will be back here again for sure in future.

It’s rare nowadays for any business, of all types that make you feel like you are the most important person, that you are appreciated and your custom is highly valued. This is exactly how you feel every time you visit Cafe @ The Station.Service with not just a smile, but a genuine interest in your day, food served exactly as you ordered and is changed or altered without fuss.A Cosmopolitan, modern atmosphere where you could sit for hours, spotless and comfortable.Staff are friendly and welcoming and nothing is a bother. Food is exceptional.In summary: An absolute delight, it’s why my wife and I make a point of visiting at least once a week. Even going specifically to visit and not just because we are in the area.

Visited this cafe today. My mask slipped from my face and the 'blonde' member of staff very quickly pointed out to wear my mask. This was before greeting the customer?! I was sat by the door. The main door was wide open hence a chilly reception and table. My order was a roll and square sausage without butter. Promptly arrived WITH butter, well a yellowishspread. A flabby affair of a roll with a sad slice of 'meat' greyish colour. I pointed out I said no butter. The 'blonde' staff appeared disinterested showing no signs of a 'sorry'. This cafe was awful in terms of customer service. However if you were local, you get a smile and nothing too much trouble. This I did notice.

Lovely wee cafe next to saltcoats train station. Fresh, tasty food and the staff were very friendly. The cakes were epic too

This is a lovely little cafe. Very convenient for the town centre and railway station. (As of today it's not handy for platform 1 as the footbridge is closed for repair). Food is excellent with a fine selection of home baking.Ideal for tea or coffee and cake or for something more substantial.Staff are super, friendly and helpful.Fully wheelchair accessible throughout.

My friend and I had a run to Saltcoats and before we left we called into the Station cafe for a bite to eat. We had the mini breakfast, it was delicious. The place is well decorated and very clean. The food and service were exemplary, we will be back for a follow up. Oh and the cakes are delicious too especially the carrot cake.

A côté de la gare (d'ou le nom...) l'endroit idéal our un vrai petit-déjeuner Ecossais.L'endroit est peu touristique et c'est peut-être pour ça qu'il était bon...Un des meilleurs de notre séjour!

we stay close to this lovely place, food is great and fresh ,staff are friendly and efficient ,Susan the owner ,Helen the cook and Ami ,Susan's daughter all terrific and always welcoming----well worth a visit ----we never go anywhere else

Very friendly welcoming wee cafe. Very clean and food was amazing. Very busy but was served quick, and food brought very quick. Recommend this wee gem of a cafe to all.

I’ve been in a few times for lunch on the go and always enjoyed what I’ve had to eat it’s clean friendly staff and always busy and the cakes look fantastic! Definitely worth a visit.

Great wee cafe with a wide selection of pastry and eats. The coffee is great and the old building ambiance is an extra plus. HIGHLY RECOMMENDED !!!

Visiting Saltcoats today we hurried along to this nice cafe at the station whilst waiting to rtn to Glasgow, smashing cafe very welcoming and friendly.we had bowls of chips and coffee to keep us going.sandwiches , salads snacks etc available, great to see an independent cafe rather than Costa coffee/Starbucks, please use our high street shops and cafes. Thanks k

I just love this cafe! Where do I start. I’ve only been twice and both times the staff has been wonderful. The food if fabulous. Home made scones both times so not much experience yet with other menu items. But I will be back for more. The atmosphere is welcoming, the place is clean and bright. Love the pictures and other art work. Just a very lovely place for a cup of tea or coffee and a bite to eat.

Recommend ordering the rolls n sausage! Top class! Place is always clean and tidy and the staff are brilliant. Only thing of concern is the random guy that plays guitar at the back non some days. Random.

The new crepes are great with unbelievably friendly service! Highly recommend, best breakfast I have had in a long time :)

I came in for breakfast and was so impressed, the service is great and the food is even better and their new crepes are to die for, highly recommend!!!

Popped in for a coffee and was pleasantly surprised by the lovely home baking and friendly atmosphere, will deffo be returning for a wee lunch

Visit Cafe at the station regularly. Lovely atmosphere , staff pleasant and do anything to make sure you are happy . Books to read if you wish and activities for children make this a cafe you can’t not return to. Try it if you haven’t already I’m sure you will enjoy

Great little place for a coffee and some cake. The staff were extremely friendly and it was decent value too. Would definitely reccomend this place to anyone.

Very friendly & helpful staff. Nice brunch. Doing something exceptionally nice for people on their own at Xmas

A lovely little place for a coffee and cake or a light meal. Nice and bright. Spotlessly clean. Great professional and very friendly service. Highly recommended

This place is well worth a visit. Food is delicious, the place is lovely and bright with a nice ambience and staff lovely and welcoming. Good value for money too. Would highly recommend a visit.

The food is delicious with divine home baking and the best coffee I've ever tasted. The staff are very friendly and welcoming. The interior is lovely, bright and airy yet comfy and homely, also everywhere is spotless and clean. Easily accessed via public transport, on foot or by car. Will definitely return again and again, highly recomend.

Friendly staff and good service (very patient while sorting out 4 kids). Really good food and superb cakes.

Comfy and warm great food and pleasant atmosphere Price wise good and kid friendly. Staff very welcoming and nice

Don't let the fact that the cafe is right next to the platform put you off. This is a lovely quiet cafe with a variety of seating from traditional tables and chairs to comfy couches. There are books you can read and some toys for small children. The large windows make it bright and airy even on dull days. The paninis are great and fresh cakes go great with the various teas and coffees on offer. The suki teas are a real treat served on a bamboo tray. It's a restful place to spend an hour to yourself or catch up with friends.

Just popped in for a quick coffee which ended with a delightful ham salad roll. Staff were friendly welcoming and helpful . Toilets were faultless and the whole cafe was spotless. I'd return without hesitation.

Terrible stink of domestos on two visits and staff says - there is nothing like that in here, plus no windows can be open... rude and unprofessional service treats you with no respect for customer, only nice to their friends

Popped in for lunch. Macaroni cheese and garlic bread. The meal was delicious. Was my first visit but would certainly go back. Friendly staff

I often nip in here for breakfast open from 9am or lunch. Food is unpretentious and good value for money. Nice coffee and cakes as well. Very reasonably priced. My breakfast of two rashers of good back bacon,egg,sausage and potatoe scones with toast and tea was just less than £6 . Staff are nice and friendly and place is very clean and modern. Parking is just about 300 yards away. Also it's dog friendly which was great as I had the dog with me. It's also child friendly and have been a few times with my grandchildren.

Today I was waiting for the train n saltcoats at the cafe I asked the waitress if I could use the toilet she said no only if you buy something I said I can't I get the train in ten minutes. She still refused to let me use the toilet i said "i am a 65yearoldwoman" and won't cause you any harm as I purchased somethings from you previously ithink you should allow me . She stil refused to let me in, I retorted to her" i will nevergoback to buy anyhting here again" after that thewaitressshouted as ileft "haveaniceday". I said "you have a nice day too, she shouted back "I will" then When I was standing on the platform waiting for the train I saw her and her staff college laughing about it .

Great place to eat or just a snack. Comfy surrounding.also some slimming world meals. Staff is friendly and easy access for disabled to enter

Recently I was waiting at Saltcoats train station, so I visited the Cafe for a coffee. The cafe is small, a small number of tables and the counter at the back.

Fantastic Food and great service. Staff very helpful. Relaxing and enjoyable experience. Coffee exceptional quality. Location convenient for Train an Bus connections.

Does great breakfasts and wonderful scones. Cosy wee place with sofas and books, fast and friendly service. Massive club sandwiches and a fine cup of coffee. Right next to the station 🚉

Very nice building, very well maintained and so close to the bus and the train station.

We happened upon this lovely cafe having arrived early in Ardrossan to catch a boat.It was clean, light and served excellent food. We only had bacon baps which were excellent and lovely coffee but what others were having looked lovely. The staff were very friendly and helpful and deserve all the support they can get. It was a lovely place to watch the trains at Saltcoats station.

this is a lovely wee place to go into it's so handy if u want a cuppa before u catch the train or bus their food is lovely very clean friendly staff

Homemade soup and sandwich combo was lovelyvery reasonably priced staff were very nice The cafe was nicely decorated you could either sit on a comfy sofa or sit at the table there is also a garden area

Had the mushroom soup it was fantastic Staff very helpful and friendly Would recommend a visit next time anyone is in Saltcoats Place very clean and pleasant

A delightful cafe next to Saltcoats Station with parking and regular trains. The place is very attractively laid out with sofas or tables and good views of the town. Service was very prompt and the food arrived quickly in good portions and well presented. A good range of the usual favourites and a selection of home baking of a high than usual standard. Prices were very reasonable. Good coffee and decent sized cups. Books can be borrowed for you to read - you can relax here. A copy of the train timetable would be an extra helpful treat.

We came across this cafe by accident whilst looking for somewhere for lunch. It proved to be a very good choice. The food was excellent, tasty and well priced. The staff were very friendly and helpful. If you love home made cake, you'll love this place.

We spotted this cafe on arrival at the town but it was closed. We came back the next day and it surpassed any expectations we had of a 'station cafe'. The staff were welcoming and very friendly, engaging with our children (with a special mention for Audrey). The food was tasty, made to order and delivered quickly to the table.

I went to this wee cafe on a wee chance and found it by luck its food is gorgeous the staff are 1st class nothing is a bother to them the full set up is lovely great pictures nice and comfortable set up the decor is as good as going to the best and most expensive restaurant every little touch is great i would recommend it to everyone.

This is a very nice restaurant not to big yet not to small a very friendly atmosphere with very polite staff

Was changing trains here and as it was blowing a gale went into the café for a drink & bite to eat. Very friendly staff who took my order and prepared it quickly. Menu seemed very comprehensive and reasonably priced. Was very clean and tidy and well decorated throughout. Would certainly use again if passing by.