Local Hero Cafe in Argyll & Bute

Really amazing food! Such a nice and welcoming atmosphere. Good vegan/veggie options too. Will definitely be going again!

As soon as you walk in you are made to feel so welcome by Mark and his staff. The food was outstanding. Everything was so fresh and lots of local produce used. Mark is very enthusiastic about his food and genuinely cares that you enjoy your meal. Lots of vegan options. Will definitely be be back.

A hidden gem! Best falafel sandwich I have had for a very long time- freshly prepared and filled to the brim with delicious pickles etc. exceeded my expectations ! Husband also thoroughly enjoyed his Oakland sandwich. Random mixture of healthy drinks such as moon milk and burgers. My chai was very tasty. Don't let exterior put you off, the standard of food was exceptional. This was their first day of a new menu and I wish them all the best with it. Can't wait to visit when in area again. Thank you

What a great little cafe in Dunoon, some wonderful food and really friendly people, highly recommended and will definitely will be back.

Was recommended so we thought we would give it a try. Was well worth it, fresh food and great friendly service. Well done.

This is a regular stop for us for lunch. Local Hero is a real asset to Dunoon located on Ferry Brae in the town centre it serves a select range of freshly prepared dishes with daily specials. Everything is fresh and freshly prepared once you order. Mark, Alan and the team are great and their passion for good food and their commitment to giving diners the best is second to non. There is no where else in the area that serves food like Marks and we are so lucky to have Local Hero. Whether you're local or a visitor you won't be disappointed with a meal here. Oh and if you have room Alans Pardon My Pudding desserts are divine.

We’ve returned a few times to this gem of a cafe..the food is amazing and delicious..staff very friendly and welcoming. Need more visits to sample more from the menu..favourite was buffalo chicken on sourdough also egg on toast was not your regular boring offering but with added ingredients it was so delicious.

Best burger I have had! High praise indeed but true, delicious food. Excellent attentive service. Delicious cakes and lovely coffee. Really recommend.

Local Hero Cafe is top notch! best food in Dunoon! everything is freshly prepared. Delicious tasty food. something different for the town than the same old stuff, the specials each week are great my favourite is the special Ramens one word amazing! And there home made cakes by their baker are beautiful 100% recommend. 😁😄

Came to Dunoon for a weekend away with my family. I stumbled across this place while waiting to get access to our accommodation. The menu was a salvation fest. I went for the special buffalo chicken wrap with a side of halloumi fries with a chilli jam. It was phenomenal. We have done a meal plan for our weekend stay but we may have to return when the rest of my family arrive. Lovely hidden wee jem. Highly recommend. The staff are lovely and so friendly as were the customers around me. I wish the owner and his staff the best of luck and keep up the good work. Amazing.

Stumbled across this gem of a place last week - couldn't believe the quality and cordon-bleu standard of the food, for greasy spoon prices! The chef used to run the a local restaurant. Staff incredibly friendly and attentive and Mark, the boss, seemed to have time to chat to all his customers. Dishes were creative and fresh. Excellent vegan and gluten-free items on the menu too. Underused and underrated, but not for long I'm sure. Get over there fast!

This cafe has it all.fantastic food at great prices and staff always have time for the customer.each item on the menu has a story behind it which mark the owner will gladly tell you about it.food is fresh cooked to perfection not the usual frozen affair most places do these days and charge a fortune for it.Mark and his team have a phenomenal cafe with everything on the menu, ambiance pricing spot on.

Local Hero is a true gem in Dunoon. The ambience feels warm and welcoming, reminiscent of being surrounded by friends and family, the staff are genuinely friendly. What sets this place apart is their dynamic menu - they're always trying something new, from experimental dishes to themed weeks (did some Polish and Asian weeks, as well as others), ensuring every visit is a unique culinary experience. The owner's personal touch, taking time to mingle and chat with customers, reinforces that familial atmosphere further. I love coming there on a regular basis, for lunches and desserts

Awful food, dirty plates, nothing in stock. Manager was very irritated, unprofessional and rude towards me. Will not be going back. Don’t recommend.

Food here is great for breakfast lunch and dinner. cant wait til they can be open later more regularly. only sore point is a girl that works there is really rude and offers poor service

Super wee restaurant. Nachos great. Great service. Recommend for casual snack meals and great coffees.

First time in Scotland and found this Lovely little place popped in for coffee and cake the guy who owns it was lovely he was happy to chat to us thank you

very tasty! fresh products, crispy chicken. . friendly service. you walk up a little bit from the main street and the reward is tasty!

Lovely lunch in a beautiful cafe restaurant, it was Greek week and the food was tremendous at reasonable price, the owner was lively American guy that spoke to everyone , real pleasure

Amazing homemade falafel. Fresh produce, all homemade. Chicken pitta was excellent too. Lovely service.

Went for lunch today with my husband, while here on holiday, we had the Greek week menu, tasty picky bits, food was excellent, very friendly atmosphere and lovely staff.

Great food with a difference. Friendly service and no bother to tweak the menu to suit. We visit every time in town

What a great little cafe in Dunoon and worth the climb up the hill. It is such a bright, welcoming space and the guys behind the counter were serving up delicious breakfast rolls when I visited. Their breakfast burger looks very good too. Recommended! An...

Excellent eatery. Very friendly. The food is all fresh. We loved the southern fried chicken so fresh and crispy. The beef nachos were delicious. Great range of homemade sauces to choose from. All round interesting menu that provides a unique food experience. Locals told us...

Owned by a super friendly American, had a delish plate of chilli and cheese on chips with sour cream & salsa, yimmo.

We have purchased food countless times from our ‘Local Hero’ since opening. Mark is a super friendly, passionate and talented chef who supplies the tastiest and freshest food in town! We love his ideas and the fact that he’s brought exciting fresh new flavour combinations...

So good we ate there 3 times in 4 days! Owner is very welcoming, likes to greet you by name and cooks everything fresh to order, and accommodates any dietary request with a smile. I couldn't recommend eating here enough 😊

Super find in Dunoon for genuine, flavoursome file with a twist. Lovingly prepared, its a real standout and worth the visit. We’ll be back in the summer to see what delights are on offer from the owner and his team.

A lovely little spot for a lunch or brunch, food very tasty. The service is good and the owner and staff are welcoming and friendly. We will be back. 😊

Lucked out with a Friday night visit, so we could enjoy a yummy dinner. The halloumi sandwich was scrumptious and the chips fresh and hot. We saw milkshakes going out the door, and they looked wonderful. Nachos were tasty but could have been hotter and...

Excellent food and great service at a great price. Worth getting off the main track to find it. Highly recommended!

Mark and the team are fantastic. So accommodating for our wedding of 72 guests , battled against the weather to cook in a marquee in the wind. The food was fresh, hot and super tasty. Nothing but compliments from our guests. This wasnt the usual...

Friendly service, Authentic flavours, fresh, delicious, street food vibes. I love it, everyone should try!

Everything iv ordered has always been delicious and cooked to a high standard. Menu is creative and fresh which is what Dunoon needs and there's always a friendly face and a good conversation to be had whilst you wait

I have ordered several times and everytime it's been amazing. They do do a healthy and vegan option but never had them personally. I love the animal fries with all the cheese, caramelised onions and animal sauce. The hot dog and the nachos are to...

Helpful and knowledgeable staff. Willing to talk over the menu and change menu to suit preferences. All good is fresh and made to order. Definitely recommend eating yhere.

Amazing and kind service to say the least. Everything so fresh and made to order! Mark and his team are AmAzInG for always going above and beyond to accommodate you

I had the pleasure of eating in Local Hero Kitchen again this is my go to place when I'm in town. What a great place to grab something to eat food it totally amazing. It's a must have try it and you will see for...

Since discovering Local Hero Kitchen, we have tried almost everything on the menu. Everything is delicious and cooked to order by Mark, who goes out of his way to make you welcome and to cook you a delicious meal. What a wonderful asset to the...

Absolutely amazing food!! Mark cooks everything from scratch and you can taste the difference! We have the chicken strips, waffles and maple syrup it’s was to die for - so so yummy!! We will definitely be back for more!

First time trying Local Hero. Have always wanted to but, never right time. I’m glad today was! Having read the menu online, easy ordering and collection we loved our lunch. My partner said it was the best fried chicken he’d tasted. My fried chicken wrap...

Fantastic, freshly cooked food to order. We ordered the Betty to collect and it was ready right on time, hot and tasty. Mark and the staff go above and beyond to help. Definitely recommend!!!

Love the food from here …tastes amazing and extremely well priced 🤩 Great wee place…. Recommend for sure!

One of our top places in Dunoon. Fresh, creative and always delicious. Thank you, Mark and team, and keep up the good work!

Not being a fried chicken fan, I was a little skeptical at first, but Mark's food is DELICIOUS. Cooked from scratch, in a tiny little kitchen, and always willing to try new things. My favourite is the Betty Sandwich, with delicious crispy fired but tender...

Wow what a place. There is nothing that’s not to like on the menu, it is all delicious. From the burgers to the hot dogs, the chips and the chicken strips, it’s all cooked fresh and you can tell. This is our favourite takeaway by...

I have ordered from LHK numerous times now, for both pick up and delivery. The food has always been hot, fresh and delicious! Obsessed with the halloumi fries and halloumi brioche. You honestly make the best garlic fries I have ever had! I always have...

We had the most amazing Chicken and Waffles from Local Hero Kitchen. Couldn't fault it. Good banter with the owner whilst waiting. Will def be back.

2 of us had the fried chicken sandwich. It was amazing! The batter on the chicken was so crunchy & tasty and chicken cooked perfectly. Optional toppings so hot to choose our own perfect sandwich. Fries were excellent too. Smash burger with animal sauce, fried...

I have never been disappointed with a meal from Local Hero Kitchen! Mark is very accommodating and his food is divine! I order from here regularly- 10 out of 10 😁😁

We have had a few lovely meals from this establishment , yes on one occasion i messaged re our order but was rectified asap with a lovely reply. Love the halloumi and the kids love the chicken strips. Proof is in the pudding as they...

We always look forward to our Friday night take out from here as the food is always so lovely and fresh with fantastic flavours. Mark is always friendly and helpful and is so enthusiastic and dedicated to his business. Would highly recommend his amazing food...

Regularly have food from here, Mark friendly and easy to deal with, food fresh and imaginative and always very tasty, slowly working my way through the entire menu, not found anything I don’t like yet!

I have eaten at Local Hero since opening and have never had a bad meal there ❤️ Everything cooked to perfection and so very tasty. Mark, the owner and all of his staff are always so friendly and welcoming. Nothing is too much trouble. They...

Myself and my other half have been loyal and regular customers to Mark since he opened, choosing to purchase twice weekly from Mark instead of other local eateries. Mark is a nice guy, slightly reactionary though which is not good. We put that down to...

Finally tried here on Saturday and it was way above our expectations. We both had the Southern Fried Chicken wrap with salad and cheese, it was absolutely delicious! Packed with fresh quality ingredients, the chicken was so tasty and big pieces as well - excellent...

Cannot recommend this place highly enough. Flavourful smash burgers, tender, homemade chicken strips - that animal sauce is to die for. Did gluten free burger for us, and were super helpful. I wish I lived closer. DEFINITELY a must try!

Had a sandwich with meat, onions,peppers, cheese and a superb sauce. Have to say, it was delicious. well worth the money. Had a sandwich from another local place the day before. Night and Day. Highly recommended.🕉️out of this world

Decided to treat ourselves after a busy morning at work. Some had the home made nachos that were amazing. Some had various chicken staple wraps, the Betty and the fried chicken, omg the flavours were the best, the range of sauces fantastic and the portion...

We’ve been to Local Hero Kitchen a number of times and every time the food has been amazing. Mark and his team are brilliant, the menu is fab and we always look forward to seeing what the specials/new things to the menu will be. Great...

Went to a small take away in Dunoon run by an American Guy who makes the best American food. Very authentic and fresh. I tried a few things his smashburger, Hotdogs and Chicken burger all of them were amazing. Well worth a visit. Friendly service...

What a refreshing change. Mark and his staff are very convivial and engaging. The ingredients are fresh daily and well prepared. The end result has always been fabulous and tasty. I would highly recommend Local Hero Kitchen to anyone who fancies a step up in...

Me and my partner were in today and got a smash burger and fries each. My parter got his burger with lettuce, tomato, cheese, mustard, ketchup and salted fries with a side of ranch (the ranch was amazing and he ate the whole lot haha...

I’ve been slowly working my way through the options on the menu, I can’t fault anything. Chicken is amazing the best you can get here. The smash burgers are delicious. The sides are great, the sauces and the choice you have is phenomenal. The service...

Really enjoy the food that I’ve had from Local Hero Kitchen (working my way through the menu!). The food that Mark and his staff produce is always fresh and homemade which is amazing! I particularly like the halloumi burger, garlic & parsley fries, nachos, chicken...