Cafe Zest in West Dunbartonshire

We unfortunately had a coach breakdown on our Lochs & Glens holiday day out but another driver kindly dropped us at the Lomond site. Pouring of rain we walked through Fraser and found the Zest Cafe. Lovely welcoming staff and total surprise they sold gluten free cake ! We enjoyed the friendly camaraderie from all the people in there eating with family and obedient dogs. Wonderful to see. We said goodbye and trooped out to find no coach yet so went bk to the cafe where the staff held up a strawberry slice they were waiting to defrost and I had it and it was lush! They welcomed us all back as friends . A lovely experience and service and cleanliness was 10/10

Lomond shores has gone way down hill. The retail space is upmarket in terms of pricing but because of their policy is welcoming dogs be prepared for having the attentions of a wet nose when you sit down to try on shoes. This disappointing experience carries into Cafe Zest. The display of food looks appetising but the coffee is poor and the scones often dry. On top of that they welcome dogs but there is no area where you are free to enjoy your food and beverage away from dogs eating off the floor or worse still the tables. I love the sound of happy children but the incessant dog barking we endured last week spoiled the experience. The walkway around the lake is a dog poo obstacle course

Very disappointing. The website advertises vegetarian, vegan and gluten free meals. Whilst it is possible that vegetarians would get a good meal, vegans or those requiring gluten free food would be very disappointed. The allergen information is not clearly displayed and every sign says you must ask individually. This makes it very inaccessible. They had a few plant based cakes and some they called "very low gluten". Why?! The singular vegan option was a vegan option to a cheese and tomato toastie. Inexplicably this came without the tomato which raises some very interesting questions. The location is very busy and not as scenic as you imagine. I wouldn't stop here again.

Got to be the worst pie and chips we have ever eaten,being Lancashire people we like a good pie these supposed to be steak pies were awful, terrible nothing in them if we had not been in a hurry they would have gone back, give this place a wide berth.

A nice spot for lunch, service was quick and easy. Food was basic but tasted nice, definitely a good place for lunch but not an evening meal. We had a panini and a jacket potato.

Dried out macaroni with barely warm fries, slow service and certainly no zest about this cafe! Toilets opposite cafe were unhygienic and unkept.

Don't like giving bad reviews, but this place was honestly awful. The queue was huge, then a coach party joined to make it even longer. People were waiting for ages. The review before mine is correct when the lady said she had waited for a while with two kids and was then barked at to find a table first - I was sitting at a table across from the counter and heard what had happened and saw her leaving. She saved herself a small fortune, so maybe not a bad thing. There should be someone at the door telling people to find a table before joining the queue, otherwise folk don't know. My mum and I had - 1 x soup, 1 x baked potato with beans, 1 x cake and 1 x pot of tea which cost £23. Absolutely ridiculous and it wasn't great. My elderly mum insisted on paying and I felt embarrassed at the price. They didn't give us cups for tea, just the teapot so I had to try and chase a member of staff for cups. It became a total menagerie with people ordering food then wandering around with their trays trying and failing to find an empty table. They should have a limit on the number of people they allow in when it's busy. They let dogs in, and when we were in there were quite a few there. A kid sat close behind us holding a small dog that barked and barked level with my ear. I'm scared of dogs and just wanted to get out. Totally understand service dogs being allowed in, but not pets. Don't really want to be eating and getting eyeballed from a dog in the queue licking its lips at everything I ate.

Visited today for lunch with grandchildren. Waited in queue for more than 20 mins and then this arrogant woman shouted to the queue get a table before ordering food ! Foreign visitors behind me were shocked . I’m asked how I was to find a table when I had 2 kids . The woman at the till shouted at me that they were busy . I and the people behind me left the food on the counter in disgust . I will not be back !!’

We popped in here for something to eat as we were in the area and on the plus side, its dog friendly. There wasn't much choice apart from breakfast items, toasties are not served until lunch but loads of people asking for them. It's nothing special inside, reminded me of a basic cafeteria but staff were great. It is very bust and can be difficult to get a seat. The food was alright but certainly not worth the price! A 6 piece breakfast, tea, 2 brownies, 2 pepsi and a breakfast roll cost over £30. Certainly not worth that price!

I arrived here after a walk from the guest house and it was cold... I really wanted a cuppa, but decided to have some brunch as well. It reminds me of a badly run cafeteria that needs an upgrade. However, its winning feature was its staff... I managed to get a blood nose ( I had not been feeling well) whilst sitting waiting for my meal. The gentleman serving tables was utterly wonderful... directed me to the bathrooms, held my meal from being delivered and asked if there was anything else he could do. He was very impressive and kind. The meal was unusual and edible, but nothing special.

was in toady. poor coffee and poor food fast food place and allows dogs one sniffing at my table have nothing good to say about the place and not cheap a marks out of ten. easy 0. rotten not be back

We were returning home from Ardrishaig following a 4 day tour with Harmony Coach Holidays to a few whisky distilleries in the west of Scotland. Our driver had told us that we would have a limited stopover at Loch Lomond Shores in order to have lunch and stretch our legs. After a quick look around we decided to go to Cafe Zest for something to eat and drink. All we had was sandwiches and coffee they were perfectly acceptable, and served quickly, although we had to wait a few minutes to find a vacant table to sit at. The cafe was very busy while we were there and while there were staff clearing and cleaning tables the management could have done with allocating more staff to the task.

The staff were really friendly and helpful. I made the mistake of picking up a sparkling water instead of still and they offered to replace it which was really nice as it was my mistake. Food was good value, well presented, generous portions of chips and good value. Kids meal deal was really good and all the areas were really clean and tidy. Lovely lunch 😁

Had a meal here last year which was pretty awful but just put it down to bad experience. Today, we thought we'd try again and opted for the macaroni cheese, thinking it was a safe choice. Well.... We were told we'd have to wait for a fresh batch to be made up as there was only one portion left. Thinking this was preferable to one that had been lying around, we agreed to wait. And wait. And wait. In the meantime, I'd ordered a cappuccino. This was served luke warm and bitter. After trying to make it drinkable by adding sugar, I gave up as it got cold within minutes. Eventually, our macaroni cheeses arrived. Have a look at the photos. Mountains of congealed "cheese" which strangely enough, tasted of nothing, on top of a few pieces of macaroni. We attempted to eat this, but after struggling for 10minutes to get the stringy substance onto our forks and then, realising there's no way we were going to be able to digest such a disgusting concoction, we gave up. We ate some of the dried up chips that looked like they'd been reheated more than a couple of times. If the cafe hadn't been so busy, we'd have asked for something else, but given that the rest of the options looked equally disgusting and that we'd had to wait for so long, we just decided this place is not for us. And for the pleasure of this disgusting "meal", we paid £23.40. Absolute daylight robbery! Please avoid at all costs. This place looks like it's heading for closure.

The price of food here is extortionate. Mac and cheese £8.90 and it’s a tiny dish that’s been sitting under the hot plate all afternoon, not cooked fresh to order! Also £2.40 for a bottle of Irn Bru and wasn’t even offered a glass with ice. Ended up having a chicken, bacon, cheese & bbq panini with chips, struggled to find any chicken in the panini! The panini was brought over to the table once toasted with no chips, I politely asked the server and my god you’d thought I’d just asked her to take a dive in the loch! So rude! She came back with the chips and practically launched them on to the table! Shortly after a coach of tourists had arrived and the que was very long with only 2 people serving on the counter.

The cafe gets really busy at lunchtime. Our jacket potato’s had generous fillings and was really quick to arrive after ordering.

Enjoyed a bit of lunch here. Staff were very friendly and great service. The Earl grey tea was excellent and I appreciated the extra hot water. My husband found his Mac and cheese a little bland but improved it with plenty of pepper. Setting lovely opposite Loch Lomond and the place was kept very clean

I had a lovely well presented afternoon tea on Saturday served by a young friendly waitress. Food was delicious and scone the best I have had

Stopped today for lunch after a long drive with 4 family members. We were rudely addressed by staff member No 1 that she was not taking any food orders until she had taken our drink order first. She has to be awarded with worse customer services skills we have ever experienced! Yes we were slow ordering but we were tired and did not need the attitude of someone who clearly is not a people's person, you really should tell your face you are happy ! Few further issues trying to order food which was on display but apparently unavailable . After paying we asked where the hot chocolate we had ordered was, No 2 rude staff member thrusted a receipt in our face to 'prove' we had not paid for it - even though happy head No1 had just barked at us if we wanted marshmallow and cream on it ! Just when we thought we had seen enough misery for 1 day we had the sheer audacity to ask No 3 rude staff member for forks as none were available. To be rudely told she had just put them out - alas the fairies must of removed them ! Eventually forks were given by 'happy head No 3' who looked like she wanted to be anywhere in the world apart except Cafe Zest. The food was fab !!!! 1 member of staff who had lovely red hair put you all to shame , she had the best smile ever! Obviously you will now know it was me that wrote on your specials flyer 'STAFF ARE RUDE' Interestingly we found fantastic tshirts on our way out in the French Comnection section, we suggest they would make fab staff uniforms !!!!! Photo above

Lovely relaxing place to sit with a perfect view Loch Lomond. Friendly staff with a smile. Clean cafe and facilities

Very expensive and disappointing. Had two coffees and a sandwich yesterday £12Worst wishy washy coffee I have ever tasted and it was like warm . I am from this area and embarrassed that tourists and visitors to the loch think this is the best we can offer.. best views of loch but the quality is quite simply not good enough...

I have to be honest and admit this isn't what we would normally expect from a cafe in Jenners/House of Fraser. The kids had chips which were cold, two of us had the soup which was okay and two had fruit scones which were very crispy on the outside but slightly soggy on the inside. The prices are not cheap, either! One very good point is the view!

Was looking forward to Atlantic cod, chips and peas each at a cost of 2 x £8.95. How disappointing, the chips were below average for a cafe of this type, the peas were hard and almost cold but worst of all, the fish was slightly undercooked and the batter was sticky and undercooked inside, whilst being very crispy and hard on the outside. The batter was far too thick to cook properly and was very greasy. Definitely the worst fish and chips I've had. Buyer beware!

Always have a nice experience in Cafe Zest. Their scones are first class, especially with jam and cream. Coffee's are not too bad either.

Popped in for a hot chocolate... kids were very happy with them and the cakes. Gluten free chocolate cake! Yes! Staff were very attentive and the cafe was clean. As the title states... quick snack and go - not a sit down and eat your dinner place. Views are spectacular too. However the cafe is in the shop which threw me off when trying to find it!

Always a good selection and piping hot food! This cafe in the main shopping area at lomond shores is always busy - and rightly so. Good amount of seating and reasonably priced food. We had cheese and ham flatbreads toasted, sandwiches and chips. Very tasty and with a wee bit of garnish on the side. Would eat here again!

Stopped in at the cafe after tge sealife centre.Self service cafe order at the till. Meals are brought to your table. I had a fruit scone and i wasnt disappointed it was delicious. We also ordered a fish and chips. The portion was big and the battered fish was crispy and light. The order was fast and staff are very friendly. Would recommend and I will call again.

Fish & Chips, fish was raw on the inside had to be returned. Batter on the outside was overdone, and I suspect the fat in the fryer was long overdue a change. Coffee is the weakest I have ever tasted, would be better described as milky dishwater ( and I don't like strong coffee). On previous visit ordered a cheese toastie but it tasted of fish, must have used the toastie machine for a tuna one before mine. Apple pie is bland and tasteless, Gordon Ramsay would have a field day. It's time to admit that you don't know how to run a cafe/restaurant and that you know nothing about quality food. Expensive and not worth it, best thing is the location. Sorry but just have to tell the truth.

it’s busy & worth the wait for the best scones ever.... all different varieties on offer, we opted for the fruit & the scone was full of it, add in butter, jam & clotted cream it was amazing ! A couple of cappuccinos which were great washed it down nicely. Not the cheapest but the best. We watched the servers take care of everyone carrying there trays to making sure everyone got what they wanted always with a smile ...

Had a break from shopping here. We both had Americano coffees and a cranberry & white chocolate scone. The scone was really good but the coffee was a bit weak for my taste.

We loved the service and food here.

We called in for a coffee it is a self service cafe and although there wasn't a long queue we had to wait 15 minutes to be served. There were plenty of staff but they were all filling shelves rather than serving customers. Coffee was lukewarm and weak.

I have been to this location quite a few times and I have always found the staff to be very warm, welcoming and helpful. It is not the cheapest but the food to good for the price. The menu is restricted but adequate for lunch. The view is outstanding. It always seems busy so that is a good sign. The cafe is part of Jenner’s and since the change over the clothes department has definitely gone down hill. It’s difficult to understand the direction the new owner is taking. Lomond shores is a destination venue not high street. Hopefully they will get it right as it is such a big stores in a beautiful setting. Maybe they should look at House of Bruar as an example. Miles from anywhere but always so busy and not cheap.

Have eaten here before and forgot how poor it was. More a canteen than a Cafe. Staff are nice enough but service today was very slow. Coffees, tea and soup put out at till in advance of of people making the order further down the queue no doubt resulting in it getting cold before you get it. In my case I ordered Cod and chips. Chips undercooked and the Cod was more batter than fish. I suspect it was actually Pollock due to taste and texture. Wont eat here again. Annoyed with myself for forgetting how poor it actually was last time.

Nice view when using this restaurant. However, coffee and cake is pretty expensive particularly if there are a few of you.

We were at Sea Life and wanted somewhere for a quick hot lunch as it was a cold, damp day. Saw this cafe so joined the Q to get our hot meal. I had sausages and chips and gravy, as it was the smallest meal available. Very disappointed as my meal was just above cold. Wont be back.

There are a few cafes at lomond shores. We chose this one and were pleased that we had as sandwiches were excellent and the scones were fresh. Drinks were good and on the whole the prices charged were not too dear. We will be back.

Apparently capable of heating a ciabatta but not a baby’s meal for 1 minute in a microwave! For ‘Health and Saftey’ reasons!!

Popped in here for lunch at the weekend with my mum and grandma, looks fantastic from the outside and from the prices we were expecting good things. Unfortunately we were let down. Two different ladies behind the counter were trying to take our order (I think to speed the queue along but actually this made things slower) whilst a gentleman took the two sandwiches from the plate to heat them up. We got a tea, a soya latte and a cold drink from the fridge which we asked for a glass for and did not get- had to go back up and ask again. The latte was poorly made with burnt milk and came more like a cappuccino with half of the cup consisting of foam rather than milk. Toasties were alright and came with a “salad” which was just some packeted greens and a balsamic dressing over the top. Greens were fresh and tasty but certainly overpriced for what you get. Not an awful visit or service but disappointing given the location, prices and potential. Most likely wouldn’t go back.

We decided to grab some lunch here and it was made freshly with fresh ingredients, I had a ham salad! There was certainly plenty of green leaves, any rabbit would be stuffed full!!

Just before we sat down at a table a cleaner took away a chair that stank of urine fair enough I understand people can have accidents ! for him to only wipe it with a cloth while laughing hysterically with his co worker and throw it back beside us where we where eating ! Not only was it unhygienic the smell was so bad we had to leave !! Awful service ! Didn’t even get an apology!

We ordered two pots of tea and the last two slices of lemon meringue pie, which cost £10.00. The restaurant seating area was not particularly tidy, with several tables not yet cleared although it was very quiet in the coffee shop. The two slices of lemon meringue pie were unequal in size, which makes me wonder how portion control is evaluated to determine the sales price. Trading standards.....!

One of the worst lunches I’ve had in a while. Chickenless chicken sandwich with cold chips. Finished off with a nice dry scone. The place has a very unpleasant smell too. It’s cheap but still not worth your money.

Stopped off for hot chocolate having walked around the area and done the shops. Unfortunately the service was a bit slow and the hot chocolate was not hot - only tepid.

Lovely views across Loch Lomond. Nice selecton of foods and drinks. Someties, the service is a bit slw. Hot driks can be served hotter. Large free car park serving the whole area of Lomond Shores. Free WIFI.

Trying to capture the elusive sunshine we enjoyed a leisurely stroll round the loch as far as the Maid slipway. Ready for a wee coffee afterwards and enjoyed this at Cafe Zest. Coffee was great but seating and table clearing a bit chaotic. Despite this it was a much needed break with n excellent view of the world passing by!

Stopped off for cup of tea and scone. Staff extremely helpful and friendly. Scones were huge but quite stodgy. Chocolate cake was ok. All quite pricey but ok. Had meal previously and it was lovely

My husband & I recently had lunch here after doing some shopping,we both had fish & chips & thoroughly enjoyed it,the fish was lovely & fresh with a light crispy batter & the chips were very tasty cooked perfectly,the best I have had in a long time,will definitely be back

The place is lovely for a short coffee and the view is amazing, particularly for a rainy or very cold day.

First of all I have no criticism of the staff who are all excellent.However Cafe Zest have the worst coffee ever.Living locally to Loch Lomond Shores I keep visiting in the hope that this will improve but it is not.The other two places that provide coffee at the Shores are also dire and surely someone like Costa or Starbucks would show how it should be presented.

Stopped here for a bite to eat after visiting Sea Life which is a stones throw away. We both had...

on a day out to Balloch, we decided to have a Late the café is located on the edge of...

Came here for a snack this afternoon. Ridiculous bottleneck to get served in the first place, that said food was...

Overlooking Loch Lomond with Ben Lomand in the distance, you can sit and marvel at the sites. The restaurant is...

Myself and my boyfriend stopped here for a latte and a cup of tea. We had no wait and were...

We regularly visit this cafe and are always impressed with the staff. They always put themselves out for the customer and do so in a friendly and cheerful manner. Nothing is too much trouble for them. Excellent service - thank you.

Stopped here for a light lunch, ordered a panini, toastie and kids packs, all were delicious, cooked food all looked and smelt lovely. The staff are helpful and friendly and all tables have a view of the water. They also offer a loyalty card so if staying a few weeks it maybe worth collecting the stamps for a free drink at the end of your stay

Enjoyed visit here today. Lovely fish and chips, good portion size, if a little expensive for a cafe but otherwise good place to go for coffee while out shopping.

Enjoyed visit to the cafe today. But few improvements need to be made. Menus on the tables for one thing. I was with a disabled person today and had to keep going back and forth to look at the displayed menu on the wall to offer choice. As we couldn't see it on the way in due to very lengthy waiting queue. Thankfully I was someone I could do this with or we would have had to have eaten elsewhere as can't order and lift food as well as push a wheelchair in the queue.

Stopped ok after he sea life so I had a seat to feed my baby. Busy cafe. Had some nice seats that had sides on them which was good for feeding. £8.25 for fish and chips which we didn't have but looks nice. Decided to move on to eat.

First trip out of house following hospital discharge. Excellent value breakfast at £4.50 including toast, where all elements were well-cooked. Although I was struggling with a broken leg and ankle, friendly and welcoming service team went out of their way on our behalf. Not only did they bring our plates across, they also set up a robust high-chair for our son (who had his share too). Would return and recommend for early bird arrivals.

Pleasant meal in a nice setting with a view of the lake and the steamer which plies the loch. Attached to a shopping store plenty of free parking

Excellent food and excellent staff - thank you so much as meal was lovely and the staff so friendly and helpful - thank you x

A nice friendly and clean wee cafe inside the shop of Jenners .We stop for a coffee and a scone which was lovely also bought a cooked breakfast that was not so good was not worth the money when it does not get eaten ,cakes look lush.Price was ok for what we had.

We stopped by here a couple of times during our stay at Cameron house lodges. It's situated inside Jenners and offers a good selection of snack items - cakes, sandwiches, with some hot options also. We sampled the toasted sandwich which was basic, but ok. It has a small seating area outside, which seems to be popular with the smokers and dog walkers. The inside seating includes views of the loch, always a bonus.Staff were friendly and helpful. So overall, a nice place to stop and recharge your batteries whilst exploring Lomond shores and the surrounding area.My kids never believe people actually read my reviews, so if this was helpful please give me your vote. It's always nice to prove them wrong occasionally

Decised to have a traditional fish and chips for dinner Very Expensive for what it is wouldnt recommend it service was slow too.

Just back from having a superb afternoon coffee and apple tart at cafe Zest. Service a wee bit slow but premises scrupulously clean. Staff very friendly. A table by the window enabled a good view of the loch and was also a great location for people watching. A wide range of nationalities present and not a hint of discord. Why can't the world be like this! Standard of coffee and pastries of the highest order so will return here at an early date as it is only a twenty minute drive away. Certainly worth the effort.

We only had tea, coffee and cakes, but the welcome was good despite it being almost closing time. It was all very tasty.

The people were friendly and the atmosphere was nice - like a coffee shop overlooking a beautiful setting.I was surprised by the food, which was decent, especially for a cafeteria type of restaurant. Was super pleased with the carrot cake.

Of course a lovely location over looking the Loch, but that is as good as it gets.The coffee was bitter and cake dry, not good and not good value for money, with so many coffee shops about nowadays, would think they would realise the need to provide a better experience.We will find an alternative next time.

Popped in here for a meal with my daughter during a sunny bank holiday weekend. Haddock and chips was freshly made and got my daughter's seal of approval. I made do with a slice of lemon and blackcurrant sponge which was superb - moist and extremely tasty. Throw in a couple of soft drinks and the bill came to just short of £15. Good value. Staff behind the counter were friendly and efficient.Nice, clean and bright inside the restaurant and the large plate glass windows allow a great view down the loch. When we went in some tables still had used crockery, etc on them, but it must have been at the end of a busy spell as the waiters and waitresses had soon cleared them up.

Nice coffee, great scones !! Within Jenners, Lomond shores. Friendly staff, nice outlook. Recommend as a day out to Lomond shores, with shopping and play park for kids.

Within Jenners this cafe is nice for coffee and cake or a lite bite while visiting Loch Lomond Shores. Always busy the staff are very friendly and efficient and they have a loyalty card system for a free coffee, if you visit a lot then this is a nice touch.

Cafe dentro de un centro comercial , con buenas vistas al lago lomond. Sandwichwes, ensaladas y pasteles deliciosos. Entorno agradable

Disappointing choice, venue shabby, food seemed to be reheated and fairly basic a definite lack of choice.

Stopped by for a quick coffee, good customer service, nice coffee, cakes looked good so did the food but we didn't have time to eat, pleasant atmosphere

Stopped in for a break from the shopping experience. Interesting selection of cakes including some gluten free options. Nice view of the water and the steamer.

I love eating here but only negative is when coach parties are in you are lucky to get a table. Staff are really friendly, food is great and scenery is lovely.

Always use this cafe when we are in the area.Very few cafe will have such a view which is always a talking point as we drink our coffee.We have never partaken of the meals here but have had toast which was perfect.It really is the location that gives it an edge.

Had lovely latte and lemon meringue pie whilst sitting looking out directly onto Loch Lomond. Fantastic views.

For such a stunning location, it's a pity this cafe can't offer anything more than standard fast food fare which would impress the visitors it must attract. The baked potato was mushy, the tuna filling sloppy, and the salad garnish less than fresh. All accompanied by a pot of lukewarm tea. I also had to ask the server to wipe the table before they placed my plate on a dirty table. All easy things to get a little better. In its favour I will say service was prompt & reasonably cheery.

Food is fairly good with a reasonable lunchtime snack offering but, it is too expensive for the type of place it is. £15 for 2 small pots of tea + 1 toastie is a bit excessive.

Daughter, grandson (4) and I shopping in Jenners and decided we would have a snack in the instore cafe I had a very tasty Brie tart, daughter had vegetable soup with roll and grandson had a child's lunch bag, small sandwich, yougurt, crisps, juice with crayons and colouring picture 2 coffees cost around £16. Not very big sitting area but beautiful views of the loch.

On a cold and frosty Thursday we came for a lunch during a shopping day The food is well presented but the service is very slow once order placed and paid for the hot meals arrived very wellFish cakes were freshly prepared and the 4 of us had a very good lunch A welcome break with fantastic views across the loch towards Ben lomond

What a nice cafe at Lomond shores. The food and drinks were very good. Friendly helpful staff and to cap it off stunning views. They also had gluten free range of cakes which was nice to see and by all accounts they tasted great

Wonderful views of Loch Lomond as I enjoy a delightful Scottish breakfast! Great value, delicious cappuccino. I love Scotland!

The flat white was delicious and the Panettone scone was fabulous - crisp, warm and slightly 'citrusy'. And when I went back later for another coffee I was recognised and offered a 'refill' price as I'd already had one! Very good overall.

Being able to look out over the lake and surrounds whilst eating was the highlight of the lunch. The food was quite nice (we had fish and chips and a quiche) for cafe fare, and was a welcome break from shopping and sightseeing. Pri ces were reasonable, and there was always something to see outside.

Accessed from Jenners or from the promenade this restaurant is very busy and is self service. A fair amount of seating and wonderful views of the loch and Ben Lomond. A narrow choice of food however good coffee. Plenty of items to view and to purchase in the surrounding shopping arcade and a cash machine at the end of the building. Quite pricey as you would expect given the location.

The days of these self service queue up restaurants and cafes are long gone.Food was expensive for what you got and just no service at all.Great views and nice area but it it is crying out for a top quality cafe or coffee shop .

Nice setting for a cappuccino ! Enjoyed the sit down after shopping in Jenners which is alongside. Pleasant bright outlook

When we arrived at Loch Lomond shores we needed a little something so popped in here for a cuppa and a cake. Their strawberry cheesecake was to die for and the tea hit the spot. Looking at the selection though we would have struggled to find anything more substantial if we'd been hungrier. More choice please!

Visit the cafe for a quick lunch whilst visiting Loch Lomond. The selection of sandwiches and savoury hot food was extremely poor , did not look appetising. Although we had panini 's they were rather bland a little expensive and did not leave you feeling it was a good experience.It may be that being a Monday they had not stocked up or l may just have arrived at a bad time. However with such a lovely location the experience of a visit to the lock should be enhanced by good food not a let down as it was today.

Small 'Dry' tuna sandwich with no butter, slither of tuna, oily cucumber,£3.99. Adult fish and chips = small fish bites suitable for a children's portion,£7.95. Asked for cappachino, served weak latte, £2.75. Altogether very poor quality. Most customers are likely tourists passing through therefore no need to look for returning customers! Not a good advert for our tourist trade!

Had an enjoyable coffee here it was a very busy time as it was raining and everyone came in, with difficulty not enough seating.

Our walking group arrived at Lomond Shores having made our way up the River Leven walkway. Although there were fifteen of us, we were instantly made welcome and tables rearranged so we could sit as a group. The food was prepared quickly and the service was impeccable. The manager was attentive to a fault. We would thoroughly recommend Zest. It's great to see such a fine eating place in what has become an iconic tourist stop. Would that all Scottish tourist attractions were as good as this!

Sandwiches limited to poor choice especially for kids where basic ham or ham and cheese are off menu. To offer spiced ham and pickle for children is optomistic indeed whilst egg and mayo was extremely bland.Scone choice too limeted was no signing to state variety.

There was a great selection of cooked breakfasts on offer. The coffee was very good, although there did not appear to be a great difference in size between the regular and large measures. Despite being very busy, the queue for self-service moved very quickly. I would certainly return here for breakfast.

We were visiting loch lomond shores and stopped off for a well earned coffee break. The cafe was quite busy as it was a saturday and the weather wasn't great.We managed to find a table suitable for mum who is in a wheelchair. We had a latte, tea and hot chocolate with the works. We all had a cake and yes was a bit expensive but we enjoyed what we had and had a window view of the water.

You can't deny the wonderful views of through the windows but at £4.15 for a small bowl of very average soup, I'm afraid I won't be back.