Based on 905 opinions finded in 2 websites
Based on 905 opinions finded in 2 websites
Nº 58 in 200 in Inverclyde
Nº 8 of 32 Other cuisines in Inverclyde
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Always stop here when I come home and always get the same thing! Ots just brilliant The foot long hotdogs and the ice cream oh wow its just all round amazing
Donna Munn . 2024-04-11
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Decent food but higher priced. Servers kept getting in each others road. So layout seems to be not efficient for the length of queue and waiting time. April 2024. Much improved 👏. Order was correct, very efficient and nice and warm food and good service.
Charles Lynch . 2024-04-02
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Great takeaway food on offer and still the best ice cream I've lasted
George Mcnaught . 2024-03-24
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Great staff, very friendly. Great food. excellent
william bamford . 2024-03-17
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Went on a Sunday evening between 1800 and 1900 for ice cream- never quite sure what the opening hours are. Three staff and only me as a customer. I've worked some long shifts in the NHS but the two youngsters were a despondent as they come but I think they were taking their lead from the older lady who was obviously in charge are maybe even the owner. Very perfunctory, all business, No small talk, I had to lead on the pleasantries and I'm not sure my good night was returned as I made for the exit. The ice cream was first class, £8 for about 3 peoples worth.
Al Bell . 2024-02-25
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A very popular place for some hot / cold rolls or amazing ice cream but be prepared to wait as the queues are generally at least 10 minutes long and you'll almost be certain to have to queue in the elements outside as the public serving area is almost non existent holding a max of maybe 10 people The ice cream is definitely worth the wait though! 🍦
John McKenzie . 2024-02-17
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Unfortunately found the server quite arrogant and the spicy chicken panini wasnt nice. Can't stand that soft, cubed chicken that you find in some food places, and this was one of them. Waste of £8 cause my son wouldnt eat his panini either. Wouldnt put me off going back for ice cream or something else though .
Elizabeth Doherty . 2024-01-03
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Best Ice Cream in the West of Scotland and Friendly and helpful staff
James howat . 2023-12-24
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Hot rolls ,coffee, cakes ,delicious,staff so nice too
Fraser Mcmeneny . 2023-12-13
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Only ever had the ice cream and a few paninis but has been a 5 star experience each time.
a . 2023-12-13
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Good quality with good service.
Paul Mcnamee . 2023-11-05
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Cracking little find while fishing the esplanade. Good food reasonably priced and nice coffee too
ronnie welsh . 2023-10-08
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Just stopped for an ice cream.Reasonable price and size.We had my meringue and cherry and raspberry and chocolate chip.Delicious.Very pleasant staff.
Linda lee . 2023-09-27
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Staff too busy rushing and not listening. I also asked for a napkin, it was rudely tossed on the counter
Angela McCauley . 2023-09-17
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Luv it ,great food ,tea, coffees ,icecreams many flavours xx
Karen Bruce . 2023-09-12
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First class ice-cream and burgers
IAN HACKNEY . 2023-08-16
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Excellent service and food and their ice cream to die for
Gerard McGlone . 2023-08-11
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Hot coffee, warm food, cold icecream
Mark Ross . 2023-08-06
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Panini was burnt because staff lost track of the customer orders and forgot it was in the press. Was given it anyway. A proper queueing system would probably prevent burnt food and queueing time being an issue.
Steve McIntosh . 2023-07-28
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Delicious ice cream that is unsurpassed!
Lucy Mccue . 2023-07-14
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Very popular hot food takeaway, Often there is a queue especially at lunchtime. .it has excellent Italian ice cream in various flavours. The servers are lovely, very friendly, and helpful. They always make things however you want them with a big smile. There is only on street parking which is always busy.
Philomena Donnachie . 2023-07-11
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Lovely Ice cream. I was served by a very lovely assistant today. I gave her such a list of instructions for my cupa and she carried them all out with a smile and even checked with me as she went along. 5☆ Service.
Philomena Donnachie . 2023-07-05
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The ice cream is delicious. The staff are very friendly
Sandra Brown . 2023-07-01
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Delicious ice cream which is what it's all about, right?
Sarah Butler . 2023-06-26
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Delicious ice-cream and lovely staff.
Maureen Kennedy . 2023-06-25
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Delicious food, amazing hot dogs for children , and their ice cream is really wonderful .
Judy Rukin . 2023-06-20
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Great ice cream but poor service, I felt invisible. Stood at counter and staff served 2 people behind me. They didn't care who was first.
steve “balf1981” B . 2023-06-11
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Love this place great food and drink. Friendly faces. Ice cream amazing.
stuart main . 2023-06-08
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Delicious flavours of ice-cream
David English . 2023-06-03
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The go to place for ice cream in Greenock, absolutely delicious.
Elizabeth Webster . 2023-05-29
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Friendly staff and a well situated.
Murdo . 2023-05-22
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Best tub of icecream i had. I am not keen on ice cream but this one is worth every lick. Comes, tubs and jugs
Jovana . 2023-05-13
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Great variety of delicious ice cream and friendly staff.
Andy Gallacher . 2023-05-02
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Great place to pick up some takeaway lunch
Robert Aitken . 2023-04-22
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Excellent service ice-cream is amazing.....☺️
Shona e Scott . 2023-04-14
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Best ice cream in Scotland. Filled rolls very good, good service too
Richard Jackson . 2023-03-28
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The ice cream from Esplanade is absolutely amazing. Some say it's the best in the west of Scotland, I'd go further and say it's the best you can get in Scotland. The raspberry sauce and snowball ice cream is just an amazing combination. It's not pretentious or over complicated, but good ice cream done well and imaginatively.
MiEdin6692846 . 2022-03-30
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1 star - food was appalling cold and sauce was disgusting. Manner in the way the staff conduct them selfs is shocking being able to talk about customers right in front of the boss. Place honestly hasn’t changed in all the years I have been to it! Also for the money you pay you would expect a smile with the service but certainly not in here and staff also not all wearing masks…? Also not using sanitiser in between food preparation
H8729IFmarks . 2021-10-20
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Food is bad all cheep sq sausage. Footling sausage always reheat . Filled rolls dry with little filling best thing about the place is the staff who served us . But beware owners just stand in background watching everyone and quiet cheeky to the staff very embarrassing. If I was to give a good point need to be when I left .
Bezzer6969 . 2021-02-13
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The best Italian ice cream in Greenock! There are quite a few flavours to choose from too They also do some hot food to takeaway.
linjam . 2020-01-11
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Staff were absolutely brilliant today, always a busy cafe and they always manage to be as polite and helpful as they can:)! However the rudeness of the owners of the cafe as they walked in absolute apauled me! There was quite a queue and they rudely interrupted each staff member trying to do they're job, the manner they spoke in was outrageous, absolutely no way to speak to your staff. Lucky they even have any left after the comments and digs made today infront of customers!
lauren c . 2019-09-11
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We just had the best home made ice cream here today. Great flavours available. I had Malibu, coconut and pineapple flavour. A tub for £2. Very good value for the quality. Prompt and friendly service and somewhere to sit outside. Highly recommend.
itchyfeet2014 . 2019-08-27
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Best ice cream I have ever tasted. First tasted it nearly 40 years ago. Tried it about one year ago and it is still the best.
rosiepMoray_Scotland . 2019-04-21
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Its premises may be small, but the Esplanade Cafe is a famous institution in Greenock for the sheer quality of its ice cream. While it also serves other snacks and food items, it is it's legendary ice cream which draws the crowds. On sunny days (which happen occasionally in Greenock) it is normal to see a line of people waiting to purchase the said ice cream. The building is fairly small and unpretentious, the service friendly and efficient and the ice cream....to die for.
Denis C . 2018-09-03
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Ideal for when you are out for a walk , or down to see the Cruise liners coming in. Lovely Ice cream sold here 👍🏽. Sells fresh made breakfast rolls all day & soups too. 🤗
joano911 . 2018-07-22
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This little cafe was very busy mid afternoon. People out enjoying the walk along the Esplanade and stopping by for ice cream and snacks.
PamF47 . 2018-05-24
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I have never had anything other than ice cream in this cafe. That's what I go for. It is a heavenly delight.
MoLydo . 2018-05-05
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It’s a pity that the food and ice cream is so lovely as I can definitely say the staff are not bar a few exceptions. We hadn’t yet made our decision in what we would have liked to order and were rushed whilst met with an appalling attitude. This ultimately led to our dissatisfaction as we ordered something that we later regretted. Staff treat customers like inconvience; not good at all.
henryp1889 . 2018-04-23
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Family run café with wonderful ice cream. Also a good selection of sandwiches, tea/coffee, drinks and sweet treats. The macaroon bars are just the best but the ice cream will have you coming back for more.
williamgN4283YK . 2017-11-08
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Not to be missed if in the area. The ice cream here is second to none. I have the soft ice cream normally, but lots of flavours also available.
Billontour . 2017-09-26
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Best Ice Cream for miles around. Good for carry out lunches too. Inexpensive and friendly helpful staff.
d4v1dj . 2017-09-06
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Great tasting ice ream and wide variety of flavours! Their rolls and sausage are pretty good too! Great place to take the kids.
Margaret W . 2017-07-27
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Nothing more to say. Nice people, nice food and wonderful ice cream. The proper stuff. Not far from the cruise terminal and beautiful views. You can do Old West Kirk and Esplanade café on the same visit
242MaryP . 2017-07-11
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Really good for a quick bite to eat, either the spicy chicken burger or the jumbo hot dog are good and good priced. No where beats there ice cream either.
StevenMcC96 . 2017-06-27
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Yo, mi prometido y los 2 niños parado aquí para comer algo rápido antes de ir al parque de la batería. Todos pasamos rollos de lleno que estaban bien (no el mejor que he probado salchichas) pero el ketchup si eso es lo quieres llamar fue horrible que arruinó los rollos más o menos. Este lugar es obviamente debido a la cola enorme popular, pero por favor mejora la salchicha y comprar ketchup HEINZ.
the2infected . 2017-06-01
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Un lugar favorito para visitar para el helado y luego disfrutar de un paseo a lo largo de la explanada. Buena selección de helado de vainilla, pero es mi favorito. Hace poco visitamos en un día lluvioso y había una cola de salida de la puerta, así que siempre ocupado cuando nos visita.
ela03 . 2017-04-13
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Opté por el desayuno durante todo el día, que parecía ser una buena relación a £4. A un precio muy razonable, pero la calidad de la comida era muy mala. Prefiero pagar más y conseguir comida que podía comer. No volveré y no recomendaría este café.
Gerry W . 2017-02-12
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Esplanade Cafe is one of the best places in this area to get good Italian ice cream and the raspberry sauce I remember what a treat you can buy a bottle of raspberry for £1 lovely jubbly and have it at home. The cafe also have an extensive food menu for carry out which are excellent love the slice rolls and the coffee is great As the cafe is at the Greenock Esplanade you can have your carry out food or ice cream sitting on one of the many benches from. which you a lovely view point of the River Clyde looking north toward the Highlands even on a wet day I have sat in my car and enjoyed my food . There are a few seats outside the cafe not good on a wet day no toilet facilities but there is a public toilet at the pier which is serviceable . Would recommend this cafe especially on a good summer day
Margaret R . 2017-01-31
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Lovely ice cream. They do lots of different hot snacks which always taste really fresh. Staff are friendly. Brilliant to take the kids into before a walk along the esplanade
joanne_5980 . 2017-01-29
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this place has been a great place for years the food is fantastic and they will do you what you like people have been coming for years and travelled from afar so friendly Ice cream yum yum
kebo111 . 2016-11-10
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Found this cafe just off the esplanade. They were busy, always a good sign, thought we'd have a long wait but no, fast service. Smashing cup of tea and cakes!!
Juliablogs . 2016-09-02
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The view of the water here is quite lovely. The food was good but didn't have a wow factor. We had a burger but unfortunately they didn't know what pickles were. The onion rings were ok and the soup of the day was good. Nice for a relaxing meal. Didn't get to try the ice cream.
judy r . 2016-08-31
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After a recommendation 8 of us had an Ice cream here and we weren't dissapointed, they are fantastic, I'd definitely come again
Andersondelivers . 2016-07-25
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Loving the ice cream from the Esplanade cafe. Utterly delicious. This is a superb cafe and well placed to get your takeaway food then sit on the Esplanade on a fine day and enjoy it. Great.
sierrasue28 . 2016-07-21
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I love real good ice cream and this is real, best ice cream in Scotland worth a we trip just to get it hope my friend takes me back real soon :-)
LindaClark101 . 2016-06-12
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I know this place has a good reputation but I wasn't overly impressed. Their ice cream is good and reasonably priced but I don't think it looks very clean. The hot food also did not look very appealing and looked very greasy. I would rather eat elsewhere next time I'm over that way.
jayney2827 . 2016-06-02
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Ice cream selection is often varied. For a small shop, there is plenty of food that cos be bought at reasonable prices too. Panini & 99s would be a favour of mine.
Lana K . 2016-06-02
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Nice for a quick fix when out and about. They also do a really nice ice cream which goes down a treat.
Paul K . 2016-05-27
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Certainly worth while as they make and sell the best ice cream in Greenock. Also great for a cuppa and a cake. The staff are most helpful and the service is excellent
Cachalot06 . 2016-05-07
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Greenock esplanade offers magnificent views all year round but on a sunny day this is complemented with a visit to the Esplanade Cafe ,purchase one of the many varieties of ice cream on offer , or if the weather isn't,t so good purchase from a good selection of hot filled rolls .Plenty to chose from no matter the weather , pleasant staff and well priced.
Bernard D . 2016-02-28
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Love to come here for breakfast rolls on a Sunday food is always luvlie and the ice cream is amazing it's a must if your out walking the esplanade
A TripAdvisor Member . 2016-02-01
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me and my mates go here onnsundays mainly to see the ginger girl who work there lol spicy chicken paninis are quality and good service
rossgd1997 . 2015-12-20
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We usually nip in here after a walk along the esplanade in Greenock, for an Ice Cream. Their Ice Cream is top notch, absolutely gorgeous, and worth visiting the cafe just for that.
tankerman1 . 2015-11-11
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On visiting the cafe I was surprised at the range of the menu ,food was good so was the prices.it is always quite busy which means it is popular, also the ice cream is very good.
jag62536 . 2015-08-06
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The cafe is a bit of an insitution whether it's for icecrame on a sunny weekend or a breakfast roll to keep you going through the week, the cafe does it all.
Transcend167 . 2015-07-19
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Visited several times, it's a hit or a miss- at least one of the family doesn't finish there carry out food, either cold or dare I say it a reheat- kind of solid/break ur teeth kind of thing!Food is reasonably inexpensive- so suppose u get what u pay for! On the plus side the ice cream is good!
Joe B . 2015-07-17
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Thought I would try their ice cream. Glad I did it was delicious. just the thing to enjoy as I walked the esplanade.
PastCaptainJim . 2015-07-17
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Love the ice cream and its right next to the esplanade, so you can go eat your cone with a wonderful view down the river.
kmc8955312 . 2015-07-10
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This traditional cafe serves their own wonderful ice cream and a huge selection of carry out foods. Hot and cold rolls, paninis and ciabattas with a multitude of fillings. Great espressos and huge range of soft drinks.
Ewenmac . 2015-07-09
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Bit of an institution in Greenock and don't get me wrong their rolls ( at least some of them) are pretty good. Personal favourite is a "Bigfoot"!! A foot long pork link sausage served in a toasted panini, effectively. It is pretty yummy. So that's the good bit. Now the bad. I never find the service very friendly. The girls that work there are always pretty surly looking and grudgingly serve you. When I was in only last week I asked them to cut my roll in half. You had thought I asked them something horrendous such was the attitude. Further, most of the hot rolls are pre made and re heated when you want one. I don't like that practice. The best sandwich bars will make fresh and most people don't mind a few minutes wait. Their ice cream is nice but all in all I feel that they rely far too much on their reputation and should concentrate more on their service and presentation.
Dellboy20 . 2015-07-08
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We visit this café on a regular basis, food is lovely, not too expensive and the ice-cream is to die for. Staff are great and so is the location. Give it a try you will be glad you did!!
Mark H . 2015-06-30
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Through my work, I take people out into society quite a lot. The Esplanade Cafe has been the best experience yet. A really warm day so we parked at the Esplanade and went to the Cafe which have a large selection of different ice creams available. I tried the tablet and vanilla selection and my colleague took the raspberry ripple option and went a walk along the esplanade. Great ice cream couple with great views. It couldn't be in a better location really.
Ross D . 2015-06-21
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Homecooked food at it's best. Really good portions and great value for money. Well worth the walk on a cold December day!!
911Sandy46 . 2015-05-26
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There food is half cooked on a hotplate when u order they use a grill to cook the rest but they use the same little grilling machine for everything same tongs for onions as for black pudding and you will taste the onion the ice cream is bought in and they add a barr of tablet or chocotale eclaires the girls dont have hair nets and cough all over the place
Goodfoodallday . 2015-04-12
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Great family owned café, impossible to go for a walk, run, drive along the Emanate without buying one of their delicious ice creams mmmm
mclmcn . 2015-03-19
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This is something of an institution. Local cafe just off the Esplanade which serves filled rolls, bacon rolls, square sausage rolls and also wonderful Italian icecream. Very fond memories over the last 16 years.
Hester M . 2015-02-10
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visit here frequently especially in the summer mostly for ice cream or cold drink to have down the splash. Ice cream really nice.
sparkieplug24 . 2015-01-11
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Very popular traditional cafe. The ice cream is wonderful-queues outside the shop during the summer! Well staffed so you are always served promptly.Also serve filled rolls/tea/coffee etc. at reasonable prices.
visit09 . 2014-10-29
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Lovely ice cream. Try the one with tablet in it. On a good day buy your ice cream and wander along the Esplanade. What else can you ask for. Good views and a lovely ice cream cone!! Go on enjoy yourself. I did !!!!
Eleanor R . 2014-10-09
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Good little choice of filled rolls and plenty of drinks to pick from. Perfect for a stroll along the Esplanade and very good service. Small seating area outside can imagine the cafe being busy during the good weather. Ice-cream and juice on offer for a hot day and warm food and drinks to heat you up.
DannyGourock . 2014-02-18
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As a regular visitor to greenock I always enjoy a visit to this cafe on a stroll along the esplanade. A lot of the staff out with the family who own it have been there a long time. I can highly recommend the "Bigfoot" hot dog and any of their selection of ice creams
Bill C . 2014-02-18
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