One Cove Road in Inverclyde

After hearing good reviews about the place I was very disappointed, arrived for takeaway only couldn’t find the takeaway menu available to view from outside, which I found rather strange, as I entered it was displayed on inside facing in the shop, again I found this strange especially with the covid restrictions, proceeded to place order and asked for a latte, white coffee, 3 bacon and sausage rolls and when the girl read back my order she told me two lattes I said no a latte and a white coffee to which she told me they are the same thing, sorry they are not ! After waiting 25 minutes for my order, when I got back to the car and opened the rolls I was shocked as the rolls looked like they had been sat on they were flat they had been ripped open by hand not cut with a knife and basically falling apart the sausage looked like it had been cooked for 25 mins (burnt) for the money we paid certainly wasn’t worth it and won’t be back

The nicest cafe in Gourock and it’s right by the water. Food is great and they also have the option of take away. Would recommend their pancakes, full cooked breakfast, milkshakes and coffee!

First visit to sit in last Saturday - I was fortunate enough to be 5th in the queue at opening time and get the final available table. I knew exactly what I wanted before I even got there so sat with my menu to the side of the table to make it clear I was ready to have my order taken. 20 minutes passed and the server hadn’t even looked in my direction. By this point, I realised by the time my order was taken and then made, along with the other 4 orders that had been taken in front of mines, I would miss the appointment I had scheduled therefore, I had to get up and leave. The server was quick to notice I was leaving and apologised, if they could have noticed how long my menu had been shut for as quickly as they noticed me leaving, then maybe the tone of my review would be different. Second visit as a take away customer earlier this week - asked for a coffee and was advised that service stopped at 3. I was slightly taken aback as I didn’t think it was this late. Upon checking my watch I realised it was 3:01 and pointed out to the sever that it was only to take away and surely this could be done quickly. I was told again that they shut at 3 - despite there clearly being customers still sitting at a table. Third visit as a takeaway customer today (before 3pm) - I ordered 2 x cappuccinos only to realise once home, I had been given 2 cups of warm milk. Not a single hint of coffee in either of the drinks. Warm milk with chocolate sprinkles on top. For £5.20.I can let 1 bad experience go as everywhere has extremely busy/make mistakes but after a third time, I feel like I need to leave a review and make this known. I will not be returning to be disappointed for a fourth time.

Good points: friendly staff, nice coffee, excellent Covid precautions in placeNot so good points: the toastier was the thinnest ever, it looked and tasted like the cheapest of breads used, could not taste any cheese. My wife’s eggs benedict were overcooked with the muffin pretty hard to cut, she should have said at the time but there you go.Overall, we felt the £16+ for the eggs, a toastie (no salad) and two coffees represented poor value. If the quality had been of a higher standard, no problem, but it wasn’t.

Came for a late breakfast and it was lovely! We had to wait for a table which was totally understandable which was understandable given the place is quite small and they have the tables further apart due to covid. The protection in place for covid was excellent with wipeable screens between each table. Couldn't decide between savoury and sweet do had eggs ecosse and French toast and both were class!

Cracking coffee and a breakfast Roll Black Pudding was fab very clean and efficient my wife had a a scone which was delicious homemade and still so soft had to steal a bit great wee place

So, we came here for sandwiches before getting on the ferry due to the TA reviews. We ordered ham and cheese sandwiches and a tuna crunch melt. All were nicely packaged but the sandwiches themselves were mean to say the least. My tuna crunch was quite burnt and the filling almost non existent and it was £4.50. The ham and cheese were, quite frankly, mean. We were too late to go back as were in the ferry queue. Hopefully this was an off day

This place is amazing... the pancake platters are stunning. The bacon is the best bacon I have ever eaten. Took my wee girl and she loved her milk shake and had so much fun making combos with the pancake platter. The customer service is beyond outstanding. This place does everything just right. Highly recommend.

Having seen this place and the food on social media we were keen to drive out to check this place out. It did not disappoint!We ordered the pancake platter for 2, after being tempted by a sight of a few plates of eggs benedict going past us. The staff were lovely and attentive, when we ordered the pancakes the waiter there could be a short wait but we weren't in a hurry and happy to sit and chat while our food was prepared.Pancakes arrived and just wow! Such tasty, fluffy, freshly made pancakes and toppings galore - it was amazing. The crispy bacon was done so well and the fruit was super fresh and juicy. I'd say it was reasonably priced I was happy to pay what we did for what we got.We drove out from Glasgow and will definitely return - I'm keen for a milkshake and some eggs benny next time!Would recommend it you're around for sure.

Had to wait 10-15 min for a table but was expected so not a problem. Ordered drinks which arrived quickly. 2 coffees and a milkshake which were lovely. Unfortunately between them arriving and our food coming was a wait of nearly 40 minutes. Had to ask if it would be much longer. Food was really nice when it eventually arrived. Overall was nice but the wait put me off. A bit pricey for what you get as well. Staff were all very friendly it should be said.

The cove is our favourite place to eat out. Love the new lay out and the staff are simply amazing. They let us know the approx time the food will be as they cook everything fresh. The pancake platter is such a treat. French toast is also fantastic as are the poached eggs. Can’t rate the cove enough. It is a popular place to go so there sometimes can be a small wait for tables but it is worth the wait. A huge well done to the whole team and we will see you again very soon. X

When visiting I found the new layout initially pleasing on the eye but on further observation despite having a ramp access for those with disabilities is extremely difficult.Young parents will also have difficulty with push chairs. It's a pity that a good refurbishment is marred by the lack of circulation space for those who require it. Staff as usual were friendly and helpful as they have been over the years but I am afraid we will not be returning

We come here regularly and is honestly the best place to come in Gourock! ☕️ The staff are so friendly and helpful and always help if any requests are needed. We try come every week as we love it that much! Lattes are my favourite with a full breakfast. Great prices, great atmosphere and great interior! One suggestion I would make is for there to be a doggy menu! ☕️

We had lunch in Gourock and then decided to try out the Cove for coffee and cake as we read in the local paper that it had recently been revamped. It was our first and LAST visit. We arrived at around 2.30pm and even before going in to the establishment you have to squeeze past many garbage bins which are kept on the pavement, this should have been a warning however we had walked 30mins to get there and wanted to give it a try. The tables are far to close together, the service is absolutely terrible, the staff dont seem to care about the customers, it is so slow. There was very limited supply of cakes, no scones. We ordered tea, coffee and one coconut square (stale). The setting of this place is good, HOWEVER the windows were streaming with condensation and could not see out.Bottom line, I would suggest going somewhere else, there are plenty of good places to eat and drink in Gourock, this is NOT one of them.

I have just came back from visiting the cove and all I can say is wow. The staff where very welcoming and friendly. The decor was beautiful. And for the pancakes these where absolutely amazing! They reminded me so much of when I was in America on holiday. I would highly recommend visiting.

Worst service ever, over 30 mins for a smoothie to be brought out, 20 mins later lunch was brought out which was an inedible plate of carrot, girl claiming to be the manager with zero people skills just argued back that the dirt and the fact the carrots weren’t peeled is part of the dish, will never be back

The Cove is an excellent establishment to visit, for breakfast, lunch or just for a coffee and a piece of cake. The food is of an very high standard with the full Scottish breakfast a must if your visiting in the morning. The choice on the menu is wide and varied. The coffee on offer tastes great and they also provide a wide range of tea if that's what you fancy.The staff are very attentive and will always help with any queries you may have.To this all off the The Cove is located in a beautiful area of Gourock, namely The Cove. If your visiting take a camera with you and enjoy the lovely views on offer.

Such a nice location and good atmosphere. The cove was very busy when we went every table was full and the customer service was brilliant! Menus and order taking instantly and we were informed it would be half an hour to wait on the pancakes as everything is made fresh ( which is fantastic ) incase we wanted to order something with not as much of a wait... the wait was well worth it! I don’t even like pancakes and these were fanatic! 5/5 x

Went in for breakfast full English for husband no toast ! Scrambled eggs for me eggs cold although another portion brought after a wait .toast was on cheap bread and dry no thanks almost £20 we will not be returning .

One step in cafe which has a ramp. Dog friendly cafe. Breakfasts superb, orange cake wow. Moderate prices for top quality food. Lovely view views across the bay. Plenty of on street parking.

Best eggs benedict ever! Staff are friendly and the cafe has a nice feel with a lovely view. Only down fall was the service was a little slow but everything else made up for the wait.

Me, my partner and our frenchie visited One Cove Road last week. This coffee shop is simply amazing. We order an autumn hot drink (spice pumpkin latte) and a pot of tea. The presentation of the drinks and food was really nice especially the nice touch of a mini sand timer for the tea. We came over from Glasgow and had an excellent experience.

Lovely wee cafe for coffee cake and lunches staff are excellent and there is no rush to select your food from the menu.

Went here for a spot of lunch. It was easy to park, had a good low alcohol beer “Nanny State”. Had a croque monsuier (forgotten how to spell it), very tasty. You can select which type of bread and I had bloomer. A very pleasant experience for a leisurely lunch with a good view.

We dropped into the cafe as it dog friendly & our friends were doggie sitting.

Friend and I went for lunch here today for the first time and it’s a great cafe with a lovely location and friendly staff. If you were local to the area you’d be lucky to be able to pop in often to enjoy the lovely cakes on display. Will hope to be returning again sometime and would definitely recommend

This café/restaurant is a great place to stop for lunch. There is a wide ranging menu, with many unusual items. The staff are so friendly and allow dogs. The views of the River Clyde are terrific. We will definitely make a return visit.

Came here for Sunday Breakfast a few times in the past couple of months and it’s mixed. Typically get full breakfast, twice it’s been excellent and the other couple of times it’s been dry and overcooked (not great given price). On another note they often do frustrating little things i.e Once they gave us a teapot without a lid as there were none left and on another occasion brought toast out 10 mins after the rest of the food! Worth a visit but too much of a hit or a miss unfortunately

Friendly staff, clean and beautifully designed cafe. Popped in with my husband for brunch. Didn’t have to wait too long to be seated (as you can’t book, you turn up and wait for a table). We ordered eggs royal and the full breakfast. That food was hot and very well cooked. I’ve been before with a larger crowd and wasn’t ideal waiting for tables together to sit as one company. But the staff were very friendly and helpful to help us.

One Cove Road is my go to destination for Breakfast, a good cup of tea and service with a smile.

This is the second time we have had a poor experience, one was a breakfast and as they were extremely busy that day, we decided to give the Cafe a second chance.

Invited mum to lunch as she had never been before and couldn’t be more disappointed, a quick snack turned into being in there for almost 3 hours all in and for a Monday and having 3 members of staff on FOH this was ridiculous. Was seated ‘eventually’ at a dirty table and tables surrounding us were covered in previous customers plates still. People were coming in and being sat at tables which hadn’t been cleared yet, when it was not busy enough to be an issue. When we eventually, after about an hour, received our food both meals bread were rock solid and couldn’t cut with a knife, which we then made the waitress aware. To my surprise she left our plates on the table instead of taking back to the kitchen to replace we were brought 1 piece of toasted dry bread on a plate which the waitress plonked on the table, said nothing and just about ran away which was a bit confusing. I then had to ask another member of staff if this was their ‘fix’ of the issue and had to ask for butter as none of the spread from the original order was on the new piece of bread ‍♀️ Drinks were taken off the bill which was kind but not necessary, our order should have been remade as not much of it was eaten due to this. FOH staff definitely need to be trained on how to deal with customers a bit more i think. Sad One cove rd standard are dropping, used to go all the time.

Popped into One Cove Road for the first time today with friends for a spot of brunch. What a little gem of a coffee shop, perfect location looking across the water on such a lovely bright morning.

We visited One Cove Road yesterday afternoon for lunch. Although food and location are fantastic, unfortunately the service was very poor. We ordered coffee and cake theee times and still didn’t get them. We then told the staff not to bother as we didn’t want these items now. However, the price of the (unreceived) coffees/cakes was on the bill and we were asked what was wrong when we asked for said items to be removed. We were told they were very busy and they try their best. There’s actually a counter for folks to come in to buy carry out snacks, rather than sit in the cafe and these customers were always served first, hence our forgotten coffee/cakes, which we had waited half and hour for, had reminded the staff three times for, and had never received. We suggest that there should be a member of staff to serve the walk-in shop customers and other staff members could then serve the sit-in cafe customers. In that way, the cafe customers would also get served as efficiently as the walk-in ones.

This was our Sunday must do for SIX years. Then it went sadly down the slippery slope.

My wife had an ice cream which she stated was the best she had ever had(vanilla and raspberry sauce) .I had a strong white coffee which I said was without doubt the best ever. Service was excellent ,prices good . Whats not to like?

It was very busy on a rainy, grey day but buzzing with activity. We were greeted most warmly by staff who were efficient, cheerful and very attentive. The menu includes a range of toppings on delicious rye bread - very tasty mozzarella, avocado and tomato with green salad, toasties, jacket potatoes, salads and amazing cakes. The cheese and onion toastie was flavoursome, accompanied by crisps and can be added to with the addition of soup or coleslaw. The flat white coffee was very well presented, delicious and very good value at £2.55 a cup. This is definitely a place to revisit and was very popular with tables constantly filled up as diners left.

The Cove came recommended and it didn't disappoint. Managed to get a window seat which was a bonus. The tea and timer is a quirky idea and it draws you in watching and waiting with anticipation . I had the French toast and bacon with a side of grilled tomato while my wife had poached eggs never easy to get right but they were perfect . The service could not be faulted throughout . Definitely a family feel

The reviews looked good but this was certainly NOT our experience. The place was absolutely stifling (a very warm day but windows which can open or a fan would have been helpful); it was incredibly noisy; the smell of bleach was overwhelming and the one toilet had a blocked sink full of dirty water! The snack we had was just ok. My tea (accompanied by a pretentious egg timer) was very weak even after my allotted ‘time’ and my husband’s latte was tepid. I was glad to get out. The view was good but not good enough to make us return. Ever.

Visited One Cove Road this morning and had the full Scottish breakfast. The breakfast was lovely and well cooked, always like to have two fried eggs with my breakfast and this was not a problem for the staff. The coffee was also great I like my coffee strong so asked for an extra shot and the coffee was delivered just before my breakfast lovely and warm.

My partner has lived in Gourock for over 10 years and stated that One Cove Road is one of the best places to eat, sadly our last experience did not match this. The cafe was busy and understaffed on arrival. Having worked in service before I understand that being busy cannot be helped and I had complete patience with this. We were sat at our table after about 10 minutes and then our orders and drinks arrived in good time. Both my partner and I are vegetarian so ordered the vegan chilli. We waited 40 - 50 minutes for our food to arrive and what arrived was really not up to the standards my partner had discussed before. You would not call what arrived chilli - it was more of a bizarre powder. It was dry and tasteless - no sauce at all. I ordered the nachos so I was saved by the salsa and sour cream, however my partner ordered the cheese and chilli sandwich and stated it was dry and totally unappetising. The worst lunch I have had in a while. A real shame.

My wife and I had a late lunch at ‘One Cove Road’, Gourock. It was a wet and dreary day but this cafe certainly brought some sunshine into the day! I had the ‘Eggs Ecosse’, - potato scones topped with black pudding, poached eggs with Hollandaise sauce on the side, - excellent combination, perfect poached eggs, my wife had the ‘baked potato with sweet chilli chicken’ again excellent! Make a point of looking out for this place when you drive through Gourock. P.S. The strawberry milk shake with cream was also excellent, for me always the acid test!

Met my sister here today for lunch.

I've always been a bit of a fan of One Cove Road, but it's gone down in my estimation recently and is perhaps resting on its laurels.

I love this cafe, and were it not for the noise I would have given it 5 stars. The food and service are 1st class, the view over the bay amazing, however, as the "background" music is so loud customers have to talk even louder to be heard at table conversations. This spoils the experience, I'm afraid. Otherwise a top notch place to eat.

I have been to One Cove Road a number of times and each time I have been I’ve been deeply disappointed with the level of service.

I have came here several times for some brunch, the food is great, you normally have to wait for a table as it's quite small ans always busy. There is a great selection of brunch dishes from croque monsieur sandwich, soup, salads, sandwiches to many types of eggs Benedict... i always get the one with black pudding.. they also have nice herbal teas and lots of home baking at the front to eat in or takeaway. Nice view over the river Clyde and normally some swans swimming about. Beautiful on a nice day and right beside the Battery Park to walk afterwards. There is parking spaces right outside.

Lovely location. Great views. Excellent coffee and scones. Excellent service. Breakfast and lunch menu also very good.

We had brunch here with a one year old and the staff were very welcoming and helpful. The coffee was great as were the eggs benedict! Lovely cakes too that we couldnt resist. Really top notch cafe.

We ordered lunch my husband having the full breakfast which is available all day. He couldn’t fault it and enjoyed it. I ordered a steak and onion long type sandwich. The bread part was cold and not crispy, the 4 slices of large size tomatoes on it also really cold, onions which would have been nice had they been warmer and strips of steak could also have been warmer. Because the bread part and tomatoes were cold it made the whole thing unappetising. I had to mention to the girl serving that it was very cold could they heat it please. It came back with the bread part and tomatoes only slightly heated. It should have been piping hot and not served with 4 slices of cold tomato on it and no steak knife making it difficult to cut the steak. We then waited a long time (just over 15 minutes) after we were finished for someone to come back and see what else we wanted. .We asked for two different types of scones and coffee. However, they were definitely not round scones as we know them but squares cut from either a loaf or cake. The outside of the squares of loaf/cake quite dry as though they had been cut a while and the air had got at them. The little pot of jam provided wasn’t nearly enough to spread over them.

Stopped at One Cove Road for a quick morning coffee on a Sunday excursion and found that we weren't the only people out earlyish. There was a good crowd eating breakfast. We ordered coffees to take away, but then there was some space to sit on high stools at the counter, so we sat inside. After a few minutes we were served a piece of coconut cake with raspberries and jam on the house. Very nice!

This is a very lovely café and great for brunch breakfast rolls and there home baling is amazing really need to try the scones they are the best I have ever had

Always wanted to try this café, but every time I went near it it was full – except today!

This used to be a great place to eat. The location is lovely and it used to be very busy, not so sure now as stopped visiting. The previous menu was varied and extensive - lots of choices for lunch and the home baking delicious. However, on recent visits the menu has been poor - so bad that on our last visit we could not find anything that we fancied at all and just left without ordering. The only good point now seems to be the home baking, which is still lovely. Such a shame as really liked this place until about a year or so ago.

Popped in for coffee and scones last week. Food and drinks were fine, however, a smile from the waitress would have made this a five star review.

Set overlooking the River Clyde, where you can watch the Swans. The food is good and the staff are very helpful. They also have the benefit of WIFI.

I visit this lovely little place regularly and spend a lot of money here with my friends because we get so much from our visits. It’s always busy with great energy and the staff are very friendly. The views are fantastic and I’ve actually just visited today having my favourite coffee with a slice of homemade cappuccino cake which was freshly baked in the cafe this morning. I find it a great place to chill and whenever I feel stressed I go a lovely walk in the park (right next to One Cove Road) then plonk myself here for a coffee and my all time favourite eggs benedict. I promote this lovely place a lot on my social media platforms especially as I’m a big foodie on Instagram @_princeofpoints so want to spread the word to everyone who appreciates good food and coffee. I’m also considering holding a private function here for my 30th birthday and would love to work with One Cove Road in the future too. Keep up the great work team. I’ll see ya Sunday!

This place, with a lovely location, was a great favourite for several years; wonderful, personal, welcoming service, superb freshly prepared quality meals,a very interesting, tempting menu. Sadly, since change of ownership and staff, we have seen a real deterioration, from the poor, unimaginative menu choices, a manager with an unfortunate offhand, arrogant manner and staff who have little idea of running an efficient cafe. The cakes still look good and homemade, but the quality of food items, (breads particularly, are poor) is very different from those used in the past. We have tried to be patient hoping that thngs would improve, but on the last visit made the decision that would be the final one.

We went for there Christmas Menu on the 15th Dec, the weather was not good and when we got there we were told the other diners had cancelled because of the bad weather. We were the only people there and was given a warm welcome. The food was very good and it would have been better if there were more people there to give it more atmosphere. At the end of our meal they phoned a taxi for us as we were staying in Greenock.

Super night at One Cove Road last night. Great food and service. Hope they start doing more evenings as this was just the thing to kick off the festive period.

Super evening. We were out for a girlie catch up. The service was spot on, food was delicious, served in a cosy, festive atmosphere. We thoroughly enjoyed ourselves. Hope you do more of these 🙌🏼

Mmmm! It was ok here, it could be better though, I would advise removing the plastic wrapper from the black pudding befor cooking and definitely before serving it to your customers.

Whenever we’re visiting Gourock this is our breakfast place.... Always welcomed with a smile, the service, food and scenery are amazing...

I have been many times for breakfast and lunch. On my last visit I felt things had changed, and not in a good way. However ,I wanted to give it another go. First off , cleaning the tables with bleach is a really bad idea(at least when open). It smelled very strong and was not pleasant. My table was cleaned as I waited , even though there were other tables available? Service was fast and I still enjoy the cucumber water. Apart from that everything else has changed , the quality ,the presentation and how much you actually get. My poached eggs on toast was not that good. The bread used was old crusty bread which had definitely been in the freezer at some point. You can tell a lot just from the wrinkly crust. It was tough as old boots, and I would like it buttered all over the toast . Just not enough care , eggs were ok ,got 2. My husband's crouque was basic with undercooked bacon and cheap cheese. Seems they have cut down on the number of cakes available but I do think they are still homemade ?? It just doesn't seem the same as it used to be . Has this place different owners ?

I felt that when we were handed the menu that the cafe had been taken over, but when we asked was advised that it hadn’t and that it was just the menu changed in June. It had been a while since we'd been anyway not really seeing what we wanted other than a cheese and onion toastie, we were asked what we normally ordered so requested a bacon and Brie toasted baguette, what arrived was very different from our previous visits. White baguette hardly toasted with half melted Brie and bacon, served with 2 large limp lettuce leaves, some sad looking tomatoes and large slices of cucumber. Normally they served the baguettes with dressed mixed salad leaves, coleslaw which always looked homemade and tortilla chips and a properly toasted hot baguette and filling. It was ok but eating warmish bread with this type of filling wasn’t great. The guy was good and did say that the chef was the same for 20 years but I’m sorry this is not what they used to serve. We were going to have a cake but decided to go somewhere else. It’s sad as it used to be fabulous, perhaps we just hit it on a bad day, he did kindly take one of the baguettes off the bill, yes I did eat most of mine but I had to as I’m a type 1 diabetic and had already given myself insulin just prior to eating it, if I had tasted it first I wouldn’t have bothered eating it as at £6.95 it wasn’t worth that cost. Doubt if we’ll be back which is a shame as we always loved the views whilst we ate.

Lovely sea views, nice walk along the front, cosy spot with lovely service and delicious cakes. Gluten free cake too!

Went a as a group of 8 friends as a birthday treat.

A trip down to Gourock wouldn’t be the same without a visit here. Lovely views, friendly staff and an excellent menu. Highly recommend.

My husband and I visited today for coffee and scones. I ordered a treacle scone and my husband ordered a fruit scone. Both were served with 2 portions of butter and small jar of jam. I haven’t eaten a treacle scone since my early teenage years and these didn’t disappoint, they were fantastic. My husband also loved the fruit scone. The coffee was excellent and we also received a refreshing glass of cucumber flavoured water which was a nice touch. The service was excellent in this lovely cafe/Bistro and I look forward to returning soon.

This is a nice place to have lunch or tea/coffee and cakes,staff very attentive with a great view out onto the water,worth seeking out or going out of the way to find if not local.

We went as a family as we love our cheeses and cold meats and found the evening very disappointing. The cheeses that were selected were bland and the small bit of Parma ham does not constitute a selection of charcuterie. Where tuna mayonnaise comes into it I am unsure but it was there. There was no draft beer available only bottled which helped to inflate the bill. Disappointed in the whole evening.

So many wonderful things to share - from the delicious egg ecosse to the beautiful view, cucumber infused water and the great play list. The best part was the earl gray eteaket tea - amazing!

Visited here for some lunch with my dad & son after a trip to Cardwell Park. The service was good & the waiter brought my son out some pages & crayons to occupy him, which was good. However, I felt the food was slightly over priced for what it was. I got a ham & cheese toastie which was literally just the toastie on the plate for over £5! A side of salad or crisps would have been nice perhaps, it just looked like it had been thrown on the plate. The atmosphere was relaxed & the scenery is 2nd to none but the food let it down for me

Have been here twice and this review is overdue. Been in the morning, after the swimming, for coffee and cakes and the cakes are amazing. The chocolate Guinness cake deserves a special mention - it was so light and moist - the best I've tasted. Hubby loves the scones and he also said they are the best scones he has ever had. I will be bringing my friends here for lunch and am so looking forward to it.

I've had breakfast and afternoon tea here - both excellent. When it's sunny it can be quite busy but actually I haven't had difficulties getting a seat. Service good and menu is interesting and varied for a lunch or, of course, breakfast - I had scrambled eggs and they were excellent. Watch the waistline, the cakes are very tempting! Don't rely on the free wi-fi as annoyingly it's a bit intermittent in spite of being adjacent to a BT wiring box :(

Just inside the Gourock boundary, on the edge of the Cove, a pretty little cafe with reasonable food of the Caesar salad/eggs benedict/croque monsieur variety, good eteaket tea. Minor downsides a mildly overworked and manager, and my Caesar salad ( otherwise very good) arrived with no anchovies. They made up with a plate of excellent mild anchovies in olive oil ( not tinned, not salty). Eggs ecossaise ( black pudding and poached eggs) well received by my husband. At lunchtime you may have to queue for a table, generally a good sign. Only other very minor downside, the mirror in the ( unisex) toilet is at giant height - I could just see the top of my head !! Despite this, recommended for lunch or tea/coffee if you are nearby:-))

We have been here for breakfast many times, the service is always very good as is the food. Would recommend to anyone.

Excellent menu. Food is delicious. Even if you're watching your weight the staff happy to hear requests for sugar free syrup for coffee etc, skimmed milk,, no dressing on salad etc. The fussiest customer will be happy. The cake selection is to die for too. Top marks

Arrived off ferry from Dunoon and had looked on line for places to eat with family beforehand.

In Greenock, I dropped past One Cove Road last week on a business visit. I wanted a good cup of coffee and something light mid morning......found! Excellent coffee delivered with an iced water and simple brown toast. It was a warm day as I sat there, taking in the ambience of this very smart, clean and well designed café whilst to my left Cardwell Bay a quick step away! This place is a gift from heaven and just wished I could have stayed for lunch!!! Staff are friendly and attentive; I could not wish better.

My wife's birthday and, based on Trip Advisor reviews, I chose here for a surprise lunch ahead of a bigger family dinner later in the day.

Recently had my second visit, this is now my favourite place when visiting Gourock. Always busy popular with the locals, lovely food and cakes good atmosphere, a gem.

First time in this small cafe. Excellent food, good service and great value. There was a good view of ships sailing up the Clyde as well.

This is quite a small cafe cum bistro with about 12 tables seating 4, decorated in a black minimalist style, and quite noisy when busy! Well known for it's coffee selection and it's pots of tea with timer and complementary glass of cold cucumber water, which was a nice touch !

One of our favourite places to go for breakfast, lunch or just a cake and coffee! There are plenty of gluten free/dairy free options and the view alone makes it worth a trip! One Cove Road is always a welcoming place to come!

Went there for a quick munch after a wee walk but was really not impressed after having our lunch thought like we just wasted our time and money .

I'd gone along to One Cove Road as a bit of a treat as I had the afternoon to myself. Unfortunately it was a bit of a disappointing experience. The staff seemed very pleasant and welcoming and I was told I could choose any table....

Food and service was fine. Nothing special. Thought it was no different from any of the big chains that are popping up anywhere. Thought it would have been better as it's a private bistro. So in common with all of these venues I thought it...

My husband and I spend most mornings here reading the paper and enjoying the spectacular views. Coffee is the best I have tasted and the breakfasts are tasty, well presented and always served with a smile. Staff are really friendly and nothing is too much trouble and a special mention to Manageress who is extremely efficient and very aware of customer relations.

Great to be in a place where the staff really know how to look after you, the food was quickly prepared and presented, the coffee was great and the breakfast tea was excellent, loved to sand timer for the tea was unexpected. Pancakes large and made to order, should of only eaten one the other was pure indulgence.

Great location for anyone walking thought esplanade and Battery park and nice break. Open every day.

We visited for a mid morning snack and thoroughly enjoyed it. We had rolls and sausage and coffee. The menu was great and we were wishing we were a bit hungrier to enjoy it! Cakes looked fab. The staff were very friendly and efficient. The decor and view were also nice. It's also good value. Well worth a visit and I'd certainly like to return.

We were welcomed and shown to a table with a gorgeous view, and offered cucumber water by two lovely and very efficient staff members. Our orders were taken and drinks promptly arrived. I loved the tea timer that came with my teapot and the lady kindly explained how to use it as they serve proper loose leaf tea and lovely Mathew Algie coffee.

Lovely find after the ferry crossing! Amazing cakes, scones, cappuccinos and excellent friendly service!

Lovely little cafe with great views. Dog friendly and staff go out of their way with excellent service. Cakes are amazing and very reasonably priced. Highly recommend.

Yes it's true, we were driving along, the lights turned to red, saw this restaurant, parked car , supberb food.

Always very friendly staff, good fresh food and homemade baking. Very popular venue locally and lovely location

Came here after dropping my wee one for her first day at school. Was greeted by a very rude old lady who wasnt staff shouting Q at the top of her voice which was strange, as we had only poked our heads in the door. Thankfully the staff were very helpful and managed to get us a table within a couple of minutes. We had cake / scones and coffee all of which were very nice. I have to say this was slightly spoiled by the smell of the cleaning fluid they used to clean the tables. Im not someone who is usually bothered by smells but i really disliked this one. I defo give it another try as my wife loves the place.

popped in for coffee and cake one saturday afternoon and found the staff really friendly and helpfulGlass of water bought to the table before we ordered. Great choice of fresh homemade cake on offer. We choose the carrot cake which has to be the best we have tried yet on our favourites list for visits

lovely little café by the sea near Greenock/Gourock boundary. The food is delicious with good sized portions. Only down side is the size of the café. very small and always seems to be busy. so much so that on four occasions we have just left as the wait time was too long. But is is worth the effort - if you get in. I don't think you can book a table for lunch. This means there are usually some clients nursing a coffee while hungry diners like me stand about.