Gather in Argyll & Bute

Popped in for lunch with some friends hoping for a quick soup and sandwich. Took us just under 2 hours! Although there were only a couple of tables with customers, we sat unattended at our table for a full 15mins before a waitress eventually came over and asked us what we wanted. We requested a menu! She brought it back and we then waited another 10mins for her to come back and take our order. After a lengthy wait, the food arrived. Carrot and ginger soup was absolutely tasteless. We asked for salt and she pointed us in the direction of the counter top. Sandwiches were really good thankfully. Having given up on a quick bite, we decided to order coffee. Again, a lengthy wait. Staff seemed friendly enough but very young and definitely untrained. Just a quick crash course on basic customer service would be a huge improvement. Too much competition in Helensburgh for this type of service. Hope they improve as good choice of vegetarian and vegan food on offer.

We dropped in for an early lunch and have a nice BLT. The owner and the staff were really nice and hospitable. Even offered me a lift up to Hill House because the weather was terrible.

Great food, great service! What's not to like? I recommend the soup and VLT or the cinnamon granola.

We were meeting relatives and were keen to visit having heard good things about Gather. We were not disappointed. Gather has a lovely welcoming atmosphere, lovely service and a great menu. My choice was the halloumi burger with chilli jam and chorizo and was really tasty. Clean plates all round and we’ve all decided what we’re having on our next visit.