Harbour View Coffee Shop in South Ayrshire

A fantastic place! A quaint cafe in an idyllic location. Delicious food and great service! A good choice of food, reasonably priced and dog friendly which is a bonus in my opinion with an option to buy doggy ice cream. All of the staff were efficient and very friendly. Can’t wait to go back again, we used to stop off years ago when visiting Dunure and it wasn’t very inviting however now you receive a welcome second to none. We wish the owners and staff all the best for the future.

A lovely wee cafe that we visited twice for breakfast during our stay nearby. The staff are very welcoming and it was good to see the locals also enjoy coming here as we saw the same people in on both visits. The breakfast choice is good and freshly cooked and served with a smile. Really worth a visit if you're in the area, as I say it's relatively small and all the better for it in my opinion so recommend getting down early as on both our visits it filled up pretty quickly, always a good sign.

We visited Dunure whilst on holiday and ate lunch at the Harbourside cafe. The sandwiches, ham salad and ‘real’ chips were all freshly made with delicious ingredients. The coleslaw was creamy and crunchy and the ham just the right side of salty. Due to generous portions, we had no room for dessert so we took the cake home for later and we were not disappointed. The cafe has a friendly and welcoming environment with excellent service and helpful staff.

This wee gem never disappoints! Staff are attentive & friendly & the food is always excellent. We visit regularly & today, after 4 failed attempts Neil got the fish & chips (it’s always been sold out on our previous visits) He was delighted!

Excellent food in a charming cafe with friendly staff- thoroughly recommend!! The food was clearly high quality and cooked to perfection.

What a lovely cafe and we were so pleased we walked down from the castle to go and have lunch. We got a very friendly welcome and our dog was offered a treat. Food and coffee delicious and is reasonably priced. As we were full we took a piece of the coffee cake to eat later and this was equally delicious. If you are visiting Dunure you must call in here.

Sometimes you get really lucky and find a gem like this. A fabulously warm welcome. Great service and super food. Can’t recommend enough. I had the fish and chips and it was superb. My wife is vegan 🥑 and she had a decent number of options.

Another great visit to a great cafe which never fails to deliver! Gorgeous, fresh sandwiches which are value for money, tasty hot chips and fabulous friendly service. A great location in a picturesque village. Sun was out too! What’s not to like? Also has vegan options and nothing is ever too much trouble. I wish I lived closer but it’s worth the drive every time. Thank you for offering a lovely lunch - and for the gluten free and vegan gingerbread ❤️

Harbourside is a hidden gem! I'm so glad we decided to take a walk down to the village after visiting the castle. We only went in for a drink, but the food looked so good, we had to order. The staff were lovely and the food was delicious. I highly recommend the fish and chips. So fresh! We'll definitely make the drive back down.

Lovely cafe/restaurant overlooking Dunure Harbour. Warm on a cold day with big windows so plenty of light. Great decor. Excellent brunch of avocado and poached eggs on sourdough- really fresh, good portions and nicely cooked. Friendly staff. Would go out of our way to return.

We were in for brunch and again for lunch and again for a quick drink after Rock pooling. Very friendly and can't help us enough and nothing was a bother. We had, carrot and coriander soup with choice of bread, sandwiches, square sausage in a roll, chips,cakes and hot chocolate. All we're very tasty, yummy and bread so fresh! Hot chocolate, a must try!! Their fish and chips well out of the world. Basically I made any excuses just to be in there!

Popped in for Breakfast this morning and we had a harbourside full breakfast and a veggie breakfast both were delicious, home made beans were so tasty. Very friendly staff and excellent service. Will definitely be back.

Loved our breakfast here and the beautiful duck eggs. Dog friendly, lovely staff. We would recommend this fabulous cafe. Here is the photo that one of the staff liked.

Visited with my mother in law on Mother’s Day. Simply looking for somewhere out the rain but unearthed a gem. Good food at a reasonable price served by friendly and efficient staff. Very tasty and no one can accuse them of skimping on portions. Would highly recommend. Enjoyed so much went back the following week with my wife. Equally as good (potentially better as no MiL!)

Gorgeous cafe serving home made cakes and meals. Dog friendly and very welcoming. Inexpensive given the high standard of food. We found it by accident and really enjoyed our visit.

Loved this cafe, only had coffee but it was excellent. Menu looks great. The setting of the cafe in Dunure is really nice, well worth a visit!

I was in this coffee shop today and had a cup of tea, the staff were very friendly and helpful! I will definetly be back whenever I am in the area.

We've had the best sensory experience at The Harbourside Café in Dunure, South Ayrshire. The magic starts with the natural setting it is nested in: Wonderful little harbour tucked away in a scenery where one feels lost in some folklore tale involving gentle mermaids singing to the friendly locals. Entering the Café, situated at the foot of the pier stretching out towards the sea, we could not help but feel hugged by the cosy and warm haven of tasteful decor and smells of coffee and sweets. We were welcomed by the cordial and attentive owners, Chef Robbo, his partner Lucy and their young son Benjamin, making us immediately feel at home and excited to taste their creations. The menu was comprehensive in its offering comfort breakfast classics, but promising of special personal twists and fresh local produce, at very reasonable price; especially considering it would turn out to be the best breakfast we've had in all our travels! The poached Hollandaise and French bread were heaven on a plate, and although the portions were very generous, we could not resist buying cakes to take away with us, as they looked as heavenly as the meals on the menu (and they were!). Our experience made us feel as if we were part of this folklore tale indeed, thus we will be back to eat at "our friends' table" again and we thoroughly advise you come along as well!

As locals being in Ayr bur my husband lived in Dunure for over 15 years, we so wanted to get back for a well acknowledged breakfast and oh my goodness, why had we waited so long to return. We both had the full breakfast and it was just amazing. I so want the recipe for the homemade baked beans, best ever. Best breakfast ever and so lovely for my hubby to meet so many locals in there too. What a place and situation to have your breakfast but staff absolutely amazing too. Definitely be back and a regular place for us. 😌

Popped in today for lunch. Really nice place. Great quality, and very friendly and engaging staff/owners. Very clean toilet which is always a bonus in an eatery. Not keen on dogs being allowed in cafes for hygiene reasons . However, realise that would limit custom due to the amount of people now owning dogs. Despite that, we will return.

This is the first time I've visited this cafe since it changed hands and I was impressed. Clean, lovely modern decor and cosy feel, welcoming atmosphere and great service. We had tea, coffee, sandwiches and sweet potato soup with a portion of the triple cooked...

Stepping inside from the rain to a very warm welcome from staff and customers Tea and cakes served with a warm smile, which really made them taste so much better Well worth taking the detour to see the small fishing village TripAdvisor had stated it...

Visited today in a very cold , windy day but given a very warm welcome on arrival. There were 5 of showed up about an hour before closing but the staff were very friendly and quickly had us seated and told us what was on...

I am lucky enough to live in Dunure so The Harbourside is my 'local'. The coffee is always excellent, breakfast menu has great choices and they manage to serve the very best poached eggs! Lunch menu is great and the selection of cakes mouth watering...

My heart sings every time I visit this wonderful place. The Harbourside at Dunure has exceptional freshly made food, a warm welcome and is great for a solo dining experience and groups. I highly recommend anything on the menu. The breakfast is sublime, the burger...

If you have to wait for a table, it's definitely worth it. The food in the cafe is excellent, the situation is great and the staff are lovely. A great place for a lunch or just a coffee and baking (which is first class).

Being fairly local, we frequently have a day trip to Dunure. The castle was built by one of my ancestors, and a stop at the Harbourside is a must. Vegan food available, great coffee and light meals are its forte. Recommended are the various soups,...

Spot on. Everything we ordered was perfect. Cooked to order. Fresh fish. Homemade handcut chips. Handmade cakes. Lovely coffee. Would definitely recommend

Absolutely fabulous cafe with carefully sourced interior design. Very warm welcome from the owners. Perfect flat white and homemade lemon cake. Wish we’d found it at the right time for lunch.

Lovely place to eat. Food was delicious. Friendly staff/owners. Good menu. Would definitely recommend!

We saw the sign from the main road & decided to go for breakfast. What a lovely find, such a nice cafe with a very friendly team. We ordered 2 bacon rolls with tattie scones and a link sausage roll, plus an Americano coffee and...

What a little gem of a cafe. The welcome was warm and the food was delicious, high quality and fresh. We had soup sandwiches and some chips and they were really, really yummy. We didn’t have space for cakes this time but they did look...

Brilliant little find. Gorgeous setting right next to the pretty little harbour. Excellent food freshly prepared and delicious. Great staff. Very friendly and efficient . Even popped next door to get me some marmalade.

Lovely cafe with beautiful decor, fresh flowers on the table. Very friendly staff. Beautiful sweet potato soup and bread. Dog friendly.

For such a beautiful spot this was extremely disappointing. I went here for a solo cycle ride and was stunned by the beauty of this location. The cafe itself looks exactly like you would expect to find at a place like this, almost out of...

Nice location overlooking the small fishing harbour. The homemade burger and double cooked skin on fries were very good as was the soup. Parking is limited but we were fortunate to get parked close. One star off for slow service but the table beside us were demanding (tea refills more napkins etc.). Coffee was excellent, perfect strength, before this changed hands they would serve espresso diluted from a flask as an Americano. Not now, made fresh and well.

We are staying locally so popped in for lunch-so glad we did! We both had salads which were absolutely delicious-simple but so tasty. Hubby added feta & olives & I added avocado 👍 we also added bread & struggled to finish it all-but we wiped our plates clean 🤣 we took home a piece of delicious carrot cake. So reasonable, tasty & great customer service-highly recommend 👍⭐️

A fantastic place to eat in the beautiful surroundings of Dunure Harbour. Fish and chips were delicious - some of the best we’ve tasted - and the minted peas in particular were exceptional. The burger was also excellent and the cakes did not disappoint! Great food, lovely setting and awesome staff made a visit to the Harbourside a great experience and one we would love to repeat. Can’t recommend highly enough - brilliant.

A fantastic spot for breakfast/lunch, lovely interior, beautiful food and very friendly staff. A real find in a beautiful location with great views and a walk to a ruined castle to keep the whole family entertained. I cannot recommend it highly enough!

This was my second visit to this cafe, I stopped for coffee and cake after a walk with the dog. The service was excellent and the coffee and cake was delicious. The Cafè is clean and comfortable. I will be back again.

This tiny eatery is a hidden gem. I’m reluctant to tell you about it so I can keep it to myself. We were there last week for a delicious breakfast so went back today on foot along the Ayrshire Coastal Path. Dunure is a picturesque...

Lovely lunch with the husband, the food was delicious; best chips ever; the staff were friendly and nothing was too much trouble. Would definitely recommend a visit

What a find, haven’t been in here for years, The food for freshly produced, locally produced and utterly delicious. I ordered the pea and ham soup with a potion of chips and cheese, both potions were so generous I couldn’t finish them. My friend had...

My good friend recommended me this place to come too. I had the fresh fish and homemade chips. All was grand

Beautiful surroundings, friendly staff, excellent service and the smoked salmon and poached eggs on sourdough toast with avacado was the tastiest I’ve ever had. The cafe, as the name suggests, sits on the edge of the most picturesque harbour…well worth a visit!

Not sure what I can say that hasn't already been said by other reviewers, but The Harbourside is the JeweI in the Crown of places to make sure that you drop into whilst on the Ayrshire coast. To describe it as a café really doesn't...

A true little gem of a cafe located in an idyllic location right on the harbour side. Very friendly, courteous owners and staff. Having previously visited in April 2023 for coffee and cake, a return visit was definitely on the cards upon our return to...

What a fabulous friendly welcome we received and wow what a magical location neat the harbour and Dunure Castle. Wonderful staff fresh tasty hot food, coffee was full of flavour and we just really enjoyed our visit there. I'm currently walking the entire UK coast...

Popped in for a takeaway breakfast roll and sandwich before walking nearby. Food was cooked fresh and served promptly. Lovely decor and very friendly staff. Will be back

Wonderful location and good coffee sadly cake was very hard. Lady did say it was because it was gluten free.

Right at the heart of the picturesque Dunure harbour you’ll find this fabulous wee coffee shop. I had the tastiest breakfast roll and couldn’t resist a homemade scone with coffee. Staff are super friendly and the bonus for me was its dog friendly. !

In the cute wee village of Dunure, the recently refurbished and renamed Harbourside cafe is a real gem. The relaxed, friendly feel of the place which is also dog friendly really makes you feel welcome. The menu is interesting and varied from a fab breakfast...

Popped in for lunch to this fabulous wee cafe today. Not only is the setting stunning but the food was excellent. Home made burger which was delicious and the best home made chips I’ve had anywhere. Lovely menu, great service. Couldn’t fault it and will...

Live locally & saw that the cafe was now open after refurb with new owners. Cafe decor is lovely & bright. Breakfast menu has a full range from full breakfast to porridge. I had the mashed avocado with poached eggs on sour dough bread. Cappuccino...

We were lucky enough to visit on the last morning of our holiday when the cafe reopened after a gorgeous refurbishment. We ordered two delicious breakfasts and a hot drinks to eat inside with our dog. The smoked salmon was the nicest I have ever...

We were out and about in the Dunure area and popped into this cafe for soup and a sandwich. Also ended up having a lovely cake. The home made soup was delicious, sandwich excellent and the baking superb. Wished we had known about it sooner....

Super little cosy cafe. Great food and even yummier cakes. Staff are lovely. Dog and pram friendly. We'll definitely be back during our week's stay in Dunure.

We have now been twice, having first stumbled upon the cafe. We saw a sign on the main road and discovered it by the side of the village harbour. From the harbour there are good views of the Clyde and Arran, and we have seen...

cosy little cafe,only four tables,dog friendly and lovely owner,nothing was any trouble,would highly recommend a visit and food was excellent,was the setting for some scenes in 'outlander'well done helen,marion and andy from hamilton

Lovely cakes, definitely recommend. Had toffee cake one day and lemon meringue both takeaway, excellent service.

We went to Dunure for a drive while our car was in for service at Doonfoot. Thought we'd pop into the Harbour café for a coffee. Coffee was really nice we had roll Black pudding.. highly recommend this and Jaffa cake.... very tasty. Staff were...

Was out for a drive along the Ayrshire coast, and after leaving Ayr, thought I would pop in to somewhere to grab a coffee and sandwich on the go. Was planning to visit Dunure Castle for a quick visit, so swung around to the Harbour...

3 if us ordered and 2 enjoyed well filled tuna toasties. Mine was like they ran out of filling .. Basically ate and tasted 2 slices of brown toast with an orange spread over 2/3rds which was meant to be cheese and a hint of...

Lovely breakfast roll and tuna toastie! Lovely and friendly staff. Hand sanitiser and masks at the door, would definitely come again, beautiful views.

Nice handy place for a coffee shop. We sat by the harbour watching a fisherman bring in his catch of crabs. A short walk from the castle (ruins). Kennedy park has got some new looking spotless public loos.

Emailed at 16:55 yesterday evening to check on gluten free options, had a reply later the same evening regarding a gluten free carrot cake. A rare treat (particularly at the moment) to be able to have coffee and cake by the harbour for the whole...

Found this little gem open for take aways and careful covid measures in place. Perfect for taking a coffee to sit at the harbour or the castle. You must try the cakes, they are very very good.

Patronizing older staff member - lovely young girl serving but badly organised and took 20 mins to get a take away coffee on a quiet day. Basically put in food queue. Mentioned it to the older worker/owner who told me she wasn’t working and was...

We came in on a cool but bright day. The stop for coffee and cake was very welcome after walking down to the harbour from the castle ruins. It wasn’t overly busy. Service was fast and friendly. The tea and coffee were perfect. The large...

We had one of the best lunches of our trip here. It’s a super cozy cafe and the service is extremely friendly. Wonderful choices at a good price including a well thought out children’s menu. Tea served in China cups, and delicious baked goods. If...

Fabulous little café with great friendly staff. awesome home baked cake and great coffee. Thank you.

Since it is a sunny this morning I decided to treat myself with a coffee and a at Harbour view coffee shop in Dunure. Lovely ladies are running this cosy café with a great manner in hospitality. The location is just by the harbour and plenty of parking space. Dunure is an Outlander film location. You may walk from the café to the castle. Stunning view of Ailsa Craig and Arran from the café. Lovely place to have a little break. Highly recommended.

This was a sight for sore eyes & dry whistles, we were gasping for a cup of Rosie Lee, they even allow dogs in which was a bonus for us & our Cocker spaniel, water was provided for her outside, we were the only customers as late in the day, the tea was served in China cups & I had a slice of toffee cake - delicious! We will be visiting again.Staff friendly.

I visited early afternoon with my partner, during a stroll around the village. I enjoyed freshly made tuna mayonnaise sandwiches with lovely salad dressing and crisps.My partner enjoyed a home made potato soup, both meals were delicious and well presented with good service throughout. It was a quiet day, but thoroughly enjoyed and would heartily recommend. Five stars!!

We went in here for some lunch on the way home. We both had the macoroni, which was very tasty as was the toffee cake, very friendly welcoming staff

Found this gorgeous cafe on a road block. Glad we did as was lovely. Having ignored the road closed we drove to this small bay and were delighted with the service, the friendliness, the cleanliness and the quality of service and food was excellent. If you have a sweet tooth you will enjoy the gorgeous homemade cakes. All of the food was presented very well and we thoroughly enjoyed it.

We thought the Harbour Cafe was warm and welcoming. The cakes were home made and yummy and we all got a generous slice. . just what any visitor would want - . We liked it so much we went back again. Well worth a visit.

Sadly not a warm welcome and although it was not busy our party of 6 were made to feel like we were a nuisance. We were only getting cake and drinks to eat outside!!!Lady serving us was not friendly and bordered on being rude at times. Everything seemed too much trouble for her and a lot of huffing and puffing when asked for further items. Recommend for refreshments but not for service.

Lovely location. Meal very good value and beautifully presented. Experience spoilt by the staff who were rather brusque and verging on rudeness. Definitely would not return which is a great shame when it’s the only eatery in the village.

Nice to see a local owner for a change. Good cafe fare with fab cakes and ice cream bar. Friendly and speedy service

This place is a hidden gem, a stone's throw from Culzean Castle. The food and cakes are delicious, and the owner is very friendly. Highly recommended!

With the pub next door closed I was not expecting to find Harbour View Coffee Shop open. It was open, full to capacity and almost sold out of soup mid week on one of the hottest days of the year yet. Everything appeared to be home made, 4 cakes, 2 soups, and the usual quiches and baked potatoes to chose from. It was cosy and full so we bought our soup to go and sat at one of the 3 tables in the harbour opposite. The cafe is accessible to wheel chairs and there is limited free parking opposite, but much more up the hill where you have to pay. There is a tiny, clean toilet at the back of the cafe. The ladies were working flat out and they have a selection of ice cream is you just want to graze.

We happened upon the café by chance and were so pleased we did. We had a late lunch here, jacket potato with cheese and coleslaw for me and a tuna sandwich for my husband. The service was good, the food delicious, and the setting is lovely. It's a shame we live so far away!

Our friends who live in Ayr brought us here for lunch. It has a good cafe menu and good friendly service. We enjoyed our lunch here.

Lovely lunch,home made soup was delicious, friendly service too. So good to find a dog friendly establishment. Will be back.

I have been wanting to try this for ages... finally did... and will be back... only a small range on sale but we were only after o hot drink and a wee slice of cake (OK maybe not so wee actually) cakes were lively as was the tea/coffee. And, now we know for next time the like pooches.

Small tearooms. Great food. The breakfasts are perfect. Welcoming staff. Limited parking. Bus about once an hour. No Sunday service. The views are lovely. Set on the quay side. Home cooking. Dogs welcome.

How hard is it to visit a cafe and be allowed to take your dogs. The cafe was clean with excellent friendly owners. Great coffee and homemade cakes. We had the bacon butties. So nice to be welcome.

Very picturesque café by the harbour in Dunure. Friendly and polite staff, very efficient service. You could definitely tell that everything on offer was homemade, excellent quality. Would certainly return when in the area again.

My Husband and myself visited recently. We had a lovely light lunch of soup, toasted sandwich, and scone with tea. Everything was delious. The cafe was spotless, and the staff were very pleasant.

Visited recently with friends for lunch. Lovely home made soup. Other snacks and light meals available as well as a good selection of cakes and tray bakes. Not a lot of space so if it's busy you might have to wait for a table.

Visited the Electric Brae on the 18th Sept and looked for somewhere nearby for lunch.

In a very scenic spot, it's dog friendly with friendly staff, but the food is average, however well worth going for the little harbour.

We had lunch here on a Friday afternoon after a little explore of the beautiful bay that the café sits in. Basic food but the quiche was really nice and you can't really go wrong with a jacket potato and a cheese and ham toastie. It was busy and the service took a while but it was full and there was only one person taking orders and one in the kitchen it appeared so no real surprise. It was nice because we could take the dog in with us which is rare to find.

It was a quick pit stop, driving from Culzean to Hamilton via the coastal roads. The sandwiches - egg mayo plus a cheese salad - were freshly made from the freshest ingredients and were really very, very nice.

We have visited the Harbour View a few times. It’s of no pretentiousness , just simple good food served with a smile. The sausage piece is iconic.

A small cafe on the Harbour front of Dunure with a good selection available on the menu from fish and chips to macaroni and the usual other items offered. The cake selection is quite amazing for such a small place.

Really friendly staff with light meals cakes etc. Always get good food and friendly welcome go out their way to accommodate requests

This is an attractive little coffee shop in a lovely setting. Unfortunately when I received my latte it looked and tasted like hot milk! When I queried this the girl serving said they only use a half shot of coffee in latte. I have checked online and none of the coffee places I frequent... Starbucks, Costa, Cafe Nero, Marks and Spencer etc plus smaller coffee shops put less than one shot in a latte. The girl serving looked less than pleased when I suggested it really needs one shot. If you are used to a decent coffee this is not the place for you.

After visiting the harbour and having a wee stroll we stopped in for coffee and cake.