Rumblin Tum, Ardrishaig in Argyll & Bute

This place used to be good, but it's not customer friendly any more. Breakfast HAS to include black pudding - no substitutions, even though most people don't like the stuff. Perhaps they over ordered. Anyway, it means you either get a rather small breakfast for £9.55 or you get a normal sized one and throw 20% away. A minor point, perhaps, but shows a particular attitude to customers in general.

Café is supposedly dog friendly. When I called with my dog, that has been in restaurants throughout Europe we were refused entry because my dog was too big! Small dogs only apparently. What a bizarre rule! Consequently we moved on.

Superb quality piping hot food and coffee. Excellent friendly service.Good ambience. A good stopping off place for visiting The Mull. I will be returning soon.

Unwelcoming, unfriendly, bad food and high prices. I truly regret stumbling upon this place. A petrol station sandwich would have been a far better choice.

Absolutely superb breakfast from this little cafe, one of the best I have had in a long time. Items were cooked to perfection for me, well priced and included some of the best gluten free toast I have had. Huge pot of hot tea with milk served in little milk urns which was a nice touch. Value for money, presentation and taste of the breakfast were first class, if you like your full breakfast this is well worth a stop.

Terrible service and below average food. It was raining and there was no other options around on the day :(

Really lovely food and decent selection for vegetarians/vegans. The ice cream was absolutely delicious too!

Fantastic little cafe to stop in after cycling / walking the Crinan Canal, high quality home made soup x sandwiches served with a generous fresh salad, just what we needed

Just had excellent coffee (strong with great flavour) and lovely cakes. Highly recommended. Very nice staff, very friendly. At the southern / eastern end of the Crinan canal.

Place was mobbed. We were told they'd keep the next table if we went for a shortwalk.This is the best cafe we've been in for years. Coffee is fresh, strong and excellent. Value very good and a great range of food and cakes for such a small place.It's hard to make a breakfast roll so much better than elsewhere, but Rumblin Tum have managed. The bacon is cooked to order, it's thick cut and it tastes like bacon should. The lorne sausage is thicker and tastier than anything I've had and the Stornoway black pudding is just superb. My vegan companion was equally happy and impressed with her hummus salad and falafel.Stopped off again a couple of days later for take away and every bit as good.If only I could move to Ardrishaig, I'd be huge in weeks.

Lucky find after cycling length of Crinan canal , fitted us in and refuelled with coffee and cake prior to return trip

Lovely cafe on the main road on Ardrishaig. Worth stopping for lovely lunch’s and great cakes and tray bakes. Really good service too and a pleasant environment. Spotless loo.

Visited last week and had booked table for 2 as I thought that would make it easier.There are only 4 tables inside and 2 others had been pushed together by a group of workmen and were therefore about 6 inches away from us rather than the Covid requirements. There was enough space to move the tables back considerably but no one had thought to do so.The waitress lifted the menu from the large table and passed over to us directly - this should not happen without it being cleaned.Staff did not wear any PPE and I think kitchen and waiting staff served us which again I don't think should happen.When the large group left the table was wiped but not the chairs - high touch points.Breakfast itself was ok - bacon was good but try as I might I couldn't get my teeth through the toast and gave up after two attempts.We did take away some cakes and they were very good.Looking back we should simply have left without eating given the number of issues here but we were too polite to just walk out.Sorry but we won't hurry back

Absolutely no problem with the food. The problem was there was one table too many to maintain social distancing. Our table was in the middle of the cafe against a support column. On one side of us was a table that when someone was sat at that table on our side they were not 6ft from us and people were squeezing between us on the way to the toilets. On the other side of our table and close to it was a freezer unit in which the variety of ice creams were on display. At one point 4 adults and two children (who were sat at the table mentioned previously) were looking at the display of ice creams and were stood within 18 inches of us. Social distancing out of the window. The table in the middle by the support column should be removed.

The staff are alwats polite and friendly and the food is mostly alway ls spot on but on having their special "korma" it tasted nothing of a korma and looked nothing like a korma one it was too spicy and 2 it tasted bland like an average ready meal curry . Other than that the other food i have had from.here hits the spot

Just enjoyed a delicious Xmas dinner here with a group of work friends. Very good prawn cocktail to start, great turkey and all the trimmings ( big slices of very moist turkey And proper bread sauce!) Had to rush away after main so they very kindly packed up my creme Brûlée to go. One of the best in a long time and I’m a brûlée connoisseur. Special menu with a mix of traditional and a bit different. Book a night - if any left this side of Xmas. Otherwise I’m told everyday lunch is very good.

I was staying in Ardrishaig for a week or so and this friendly cafe became my regular haunt. I had not expected a cafe on this scale to offer as much choice as it did. I had expected a more limited "coffee shop" menu with perhaps some sandwiches, soup and cake etc. In addition, the menu contains such as options as a full breakfast, a number of hot lunch options (including pub style options such as fish and chips and lasagne) and there was even a daily special of curry! The cafe is located opposite a car park, making it an option for those travelling through Ardrishaig and it is located at the end of the Crinan Canal too - making it a useful place to grab some hot food or drink at the end of a walk / cycle. Overall I was very impressed, especially because the staff are so friendly. Service was efficient and attentive and I was billed accurately.

We stopped there after visiting the Grey Mare’s tale and thoroughly enjoyed the food with daily specials. Cakes were not that great. Decor is looking a bit old fashion although the sofa were welcome after the walk.

We managed to get in as it was very busy on a sunday morning, the brunch was fantastic and we absolutely loved it, the service was very good and the cakes were fantastic. We came away with cakes, jam and a full tummy - Thank you

It was the name that caught our eye. Coffee good and hot, cake excellent and staff warm and friendly knowing many of the locals by name

Visited twice for lunch while staying in the village. Was on both occasions very pleased with both service and food quality, highly recommended.

Been before and its just as good, fresh food / cakes in a friendly clean environment and reasonably priced. Had minute steak and onion roll just great and lovely fresh coffee. Will be back next time I'm in the area

Sehr nettes Personal, Sonntags offen und seeehr schwierig sich nur etwas aus der Kuchentheke auszuwählen - da alles wahnsinnig lecker aussieht (und auch ist!)

Coffee and cake after a walk along Crinan canal Tray bake with cranberries Was yummy dog friendly ....

Wer es gerne unkompliziert und trotzdem lecker und chic haben will sollte unbedingt dieses Cafe besuchen.

Vi var ute på promenad och gick in för att få lite kaffe.

Just had the Rumblin’ Tum breakfast and I’ve eaten breakfasts all over Britain.

Charming owners and staff, highly recommend the place. Its a bonus that small well behaved dogs are also allowed in, thank you

Lovely warm cosy restaurant. Large portions - their sandwiches were accompanied by generous salads. Loved their curry and chips 😋. Friendly staff. Great value for money.

Found this place our of blue on Sunday afternoon. We all had lovely food and will be visiting again.

Stopped here on the way to catch a ferry and it was very nice. I had the burger with bacon and cheese which was a proper butcher style burger and very tasty. The price was very reasonable too.

I am polishing off a large portion of chips as I write this review and have to say that the bacon cheese burger chaser that accompanied it, was one of the best burgers I've had in many a long year.

This place used to have the best roll and sausage ever, delicious, I would go out of my way for it, also the black pudding, but this time it was rubbish, the sausage was dry and hard, maybe reheated, but not nice, Shame, I heard it is under new ownership, if so please go back to how it was. Don’t think I’ll be back in a hurry.

this is a great wee cafe', great food. I had the minute steak and onion roll , fabulous. cannot fault anything service /food / proce. Will definitely stop here if back in area again

I think this is under new management, but a good place to visit if you are in the area. Easy parking across the road. The food is tasty and the atmosphere comfortable. Not with sofas but with the welcome. Interesting menu that will appeal to most visitors.

Not sure if there has been a change of ownership but before the food was always spot on. Got take out today and it was the worst ever. My partner had a tattie scone and fried egg roll, worst egg ever half raw and I had a gammon salad roll. Looked like they had just literally chucked the stuff on and the pieces of pepper were huge. Really disappointing.

6 of us descended on the rumblin tum on a Monday lunchtime on our way to gigha, lovely friendly smiling faces from staff , tables and cafe were really clean , coffees and cakes ordered , all home made and tasty , I had best fruit scone ever as made by the server herself, 10/10 ! Really lovely

So lovely looking little place with lovely staff . The cakes looked delish but we only wanted a bowl of soup, we thought the lentil and bacon soup sounded nice so we ordered a bowl each. Couldn't find a lentil and the bacon was mostly rank looking lumps of fat floating at the top of the watery soup. Now it was not horrible but it was far from lentil .....and the bacon looked horrible. So maybe work on your soup game.

I have family in the area so have visited for lunch on several occasions and the food is always lovely!! It’s always busy which is a good sign and has started staying open later in the day which is very handy! Lovely menu available and very friendly staff.

Made an unscheduled stop in Ardrishaig after a minor car accident (watch out for that one-lane canal crossing!). We soothed our frayed nerves with tea, a nicely prepared sandwich and a tasty burger and chips in Rumblin Tum's pleasant cafe. When the owners, a very kind husband and wife team, heard about our mishap, they sprang into action, volunteering to help us with bus transport, finding us a schedule and making sure we got to the nearest stop in time. They could not have been more helpful. The good meal and their kindness helped make everything OK.

We ordered filled rolls to take away for lunch. They were tasty, well-filled, and great value, and the staff were helpful, attentive and friendly. All in all, it was an excellent experience. We would definitely recommend, and certainly come here again. Very well done!

We dropped in for lunch and I had the chicken goujons and salad and was so amazed by the crispy light batter. The sweet chilli sauce was very tasty and not too hot. The premises are clean and the view wonderful. The staff are very friendly and attentive. The service was very prompt. Oh and the selection of cake was fantastic.

A friend recommend me to go to rumblin tum I had bacon roll fried egg potato scone it was fabulous roll was toasted even better well worth visiting ...... friendly staff very clean ..... got great choice for breakfast & selection for light bites or bigger portions good selection off fillings & cakes & beverages well worth visiting......There car park across the road which is free not far for for people can't walk far

Me and my boyfriend stopped on the drive from Arran to Oban. The staff were lovely and the food was amazing. I had the pâté of the day which was Brussels, more places should serve a pâté of the day this is an amazing idea! And my boyfriend order a prawn baguette which he loved. Portion sizes were really generous and the prices were good. Would definitely return if we were ever passing again.

Got a lot of my break time snacks out of here,good food, really friendly staff with a bit of banter thrown in for good measure

Excellent lunch today. Food freshly prepared and well presented at a very reasonable cost. Toilets spotless. Staff friendly and efficient. Highly recommend.

needed a drink and stopped for coffee not the best ve have had quite poor even for a take away and was averagely priced

Just what the doctor ordered! Delicious soup and sandwiches in a vibrant busy restaurant. Highly recommend.

Lovely and clean - friendly staff - great food [the 'big breakfast' beat me [and that is no mean feat!] - well priced too - recommended!!

Great food and very friendly staff, all home cooked cakes and very reasonable priced, a good selection of breakfast and lunch dishes

Had a breakfast 2 days running , can`t praise the Rumblin Tum enough , everyt hig was perfect, EXCELLENT food, breakfast PREFECTLY cooked & served with a lovely smile !! will definitely call there again, all freshly cooked to your order, Thank You XXXX

We actually managed to get a table for 2 on Monday at lunchtime. Thus was our first visit. We had the most delicious leek and potato soup with huge chunks of breast of chicken in it. In addition we opted for brie, stornaway black pudding and chilli ham sandwiches. These needed 2 hands to hold and eat. They were excellent and do well filled. We will return.

There are snacks, meals, cakes and take-away food. Everything cooked to order. Second cups of tea were offered gratis. LOVELY cakes. It's easy to miss this little place, but it's worth looking out for it. You won't be disappointed.

Visited with friends following a long walk, keen for a brew and some cake! Varied menu, very friendly and helpful staff. Excellent food and Highly recommended!

A great friendly popular local eatery with good food. booking is advisable as it can get very busy. will be back again for a scottish breakfast which was excelent.

We had walked from Cairnbaan along the Crinan canal to Ardrihaig and fancied a cup of coffee so we walked into the town where we found this little gem. Lovely and clean with some very friendly ladies behind the counter. Had a coffee and some superb Bakewell tart, a great little place.

Found this lovely place open on Sunday lunch time - an unexpected bonus on our way to Crinan. Large car park almost opposite. Good value, quick service and very nice staff. A full menu available even on Sunday lunch time - good for jackets, panini, poached eggs, burgers. Very pleasant and relaxing surroundings. Very clean toilets - always a positive!

Little gem of a cafe, friendly and attentive staff ( but NOT intrusively so). Menu was varied and appetising, with good size portions and nothing overly expensive. During our visit there was a steady stream of people collecting take away orders, always a good sign,...

We popped in here on a rainy lunchtime not expecting much but it was really good. Food was great, well...

When we arrived we were made very welcome, the staff were lovely and very attentive. The food was lovely a...

Family and I visited this place on a few occasions during our visit to the area. The service is excellent and the food is freshly prepared, well cooked and prepared. We had a variety of hot and cold dishes all of which were consistently excellent. It's opening hours are primarily aimed at breakfast and lunch, but they do open on Fri / Sat evenings I believe.

On our way to Ghia we were recommended to stop here for lunch and so glad we did. Had lovely home made soup and sandwiches and unfortunately we were then to full to sample the beautiful homemade cakes. We did have coffee and it was also lovely, would highly recommend this place if travelling in the area, I will certainly will.

We ended up in The Rumblin' Tum café because we needed a toilet break, but stayed when we saw the marvelous home baked goods. I had a lovely (and very big) hot chocolate with wipped cream accompanied by some malteser cake. Very nice. The café is a real cozy place which offers a view on the docked boats on the Loch. You have to order at the counter and the waitresses will bring your order to the table.

Cycled down the Crinan Canal with my son from Cairnbaan for breakfast having driven past a couple of times and thought it looked nice. We weren't disappointed. The full Scottish Breakfast was delicious. Hadn't eaten potato scones or Lorne sausage before and really enjoyed them together with black pudding, lots of bacon and a fried egg. Staff were very friendly and we liked it so much we're going back for dinner.

Visited this small loch side cafe in the hope of a full Scottish breakfast and we were not disappointed. The breakfast was freshly cooked to order and the staff were very accommodating to my requests. Highlights included lovely black pudding, a huge Lorne sausage and delicious potato scones.Reasonably priced for a full cooked breakfast and fills you up so no need for any lunch. Definitely would recommend this cafe and would return.

Just called in at a lunchtime for a snack. The soup and a roll option was just the job. The soup was very tasty and lots of it. Bit spoilt by the mass produced roll but this was a minor point. You can always tell a good eating place by the number of locals and this place was full of them with others calling in all the time we were there for takeaways. Definitely to be recommended!

Stop by with my partner for a lunch. Normally need to book as it's a busy place, but not on this occasion. The restaurant has just gone through some renovation work and it looks lovely with a nice warm feeling. The new menu is fantastic with plenty to offer for all diets. I went for the baked potato with prawn. It is to die for! The shop also supports local businesses too selling their products such as jams and chutneys. The restaurant also sells local handmade wooden candle holders. Fantastic place to dine with the most cheery and nice waiting staff.

Me and four friends visited the Rumblin Tum cafe when we were staying in the Crinan Canal basin, sheltering from the weather on our boat.We were given a warm welcome despite the fact that we looked like a bunch of drowned rats!The server told us that it was only the third day that they had done and evening menu: the food was sublime.I had a cheese soufflé to start, followed by a Cajun Chicken salad. Both were lovely and really well cooked. Everyone in the party was satisfied. Good service. Only downside is that they are not licenced: BYOB!Well done guys, best of luck for your dinner venture!

Me and my gf were recommended to go here by a few people. The day we went it was busy but we managed to get a seat. We sat down and waited 5-10 minutes for someone to come over to us and acknowledge we were there. Once the girl came over she gave us two menus and told us she would be back in a couple of minutes. We looked at menu and decided what we were going to order but had to wait at least 10 minutes to order until the girl came back and in this time i counted two other tables that came in after us who got served menus and their orders taken before us which was not nice. We ordered our food and waited about 10 minutes for food to come, wen it came we had no cutlery and waited 2/3 minutes to see if they brought it over as this first time we had been there, they didnt so i had to go up to where you pay and ask for cutlery which the woman there did apologise for. The food came but my chips had came without cheese on top of them which i ordered, through gritted teeth the girl said okay all get that changed and nipped through the back and put cheese on it. The meal was fine but my gf was 3 quarters of the way through her chips and found a hair which just put us off but most of our food was already eaten. We decided not to say anything as we already had eaten most of it , and we did not want to annoy the server or cause anymore hassle. We got up went to pay and left. Maybe we were just one of the unlucky ones as everyone we know thinks its great but unfortanelty we cannot recommend it

Lovely little cafe, with a decent choice of food. Long trip in the day and choice was limited in the village. Clean tidy and served by a charming lady. Def worth grabbing a bite here

Called in today and We had a fresh salmon salmon baguette, soup and a big slice of home made quiche to share which was delicious. The staff were all friendly and welcoming and it wasn't s problem for us to take the sandwiches out. We were provided with cutlery and serviettes too! The loos were lovely and clean and everything was accessible for a wheelchair. I would certainly recommend Rumblin Tum to anyone

We arrived at a very busy time with the cafe tables all occupied and staff serving those already seated plus a queue of take-away customers but we were welcomed and promised a seat in a few minutes. As we had a bus to catch shortly we only had time for tea/coffee and the most delicious bakewell tart but everything available, savoury and sweet, looked most appetizing. If ever in the vicinity again a visit to The Rumbling Tum will be essential and we look forward to having longer to sample more of the tempting cooking and baking. Interesting Diverse Preserves are also on sale and we purchased a few of those to take home from our visit to Argyll and our walk of the Crinan Canal Towpath.

The other reviews led us to visit today and we were not disappointed. Everything is home made and the mushroom soup was very delicious. I asked for a mix of ingredients from the menu and it came without fault and was also really tasty. The coffee was good.The ambiance made it a great place to be on a rainy Saturday. It was busy with take always and sit in food. The service was without fault. With all the food made when ordered it was just right when it arrived at the table. The toilets were spotless. The price of food was very fair!We would most definitely return. PS the cakes looked lovely!

As per usual the service is great.Food is cooked to perfections, deal well with picky eaters as my boyfriend has everything on his plate and the answer is always yes.Service with a smile.

What a welcoming and homely atmosphere. Great location overlooking the harbour. Service is great with very friendly staff. Well cooked traditional food for all the family.

Had a lovely Christmas lunch here, restaurant was busy so glad we had booked. The soup was delicious as was the rest of the meal. Staff were very friendly and attentive and the atmosphere was nice and relaxing. Would highly recommend this little restaurant.Many thanks.

Have been several times with friends or family ....never disappoints. Food well cooked and presented and makes you feel so good ! Well done all !

Thank you to the very welcoming Rumblin Tum ( mine wasn't after lunch here)Just popped in on the off chance, nothing else in Ardroshaig looked remotely inviting.Had a bowl of soup and a sandwich each, together with a pot of tea.Marvelous, really enjoyed, great leak and potato soup and scrummy goats cheese and sundried tomato sandwich(£6 for both)Highly recommended, will call again soon.Thanks again.

Driving from Glasgow to the Islay ferry is quite a trip which is better when broken up by a good meal along the way. We chose this little place where the sweet treats stare at you from behind the glass counter. A good bowl of soup followed by a venison burger turned out to be a fine choice. I can't say the food was outstanding but it definitely did the trick. Too bad they don't have a license, other than that it was a good pit stop!

Regular user of the Rumblin Tum, the service is always quick and attentive. Can get busy at lunchtimes so best to book a table if meeting with friends.

Sit in or take away the food is the best at a fair price Staff are friendly and deal with orders speedily

I dined here for lunch when I was in the area working on a recent trip. I had the freshly made soup and bread for lunch along with a toastie. It was your average bog standard soup and toastie, nothing spectacular but it certainly did the job.The service was good and the prices were reasonable.

Small cosy place. Lovely food, varied menu, nothing too fancy.Pleasant, welcoming staff. Will return when back in the area.

Called in here on our way home from skipness, and wish we'd found it sooner. Lovely place, superb food, friendly staff

Nice little café, little being the operative word. Just a little bit small for my liking, the tables are quite tightly packed together and you can plainly hear the conversations on the other tables around you, however the food is excellent and the waitresses are really friendly and polite, would recommend this nice wee café. It has a superb take away menu and would strongly recommend the roll, lorne sausage and onion, absolutely delicious!!

Have had take-out from and eaten in this lovely cafe and have never been disappointed! Their tray-bakes are mouth-watering and reasonably-priced. Their soups are wholesome and delicious. Very popular with passing trade and locals alike, booking at peak times is advisable to avoid disappointment.Recently had an evening meal there (evening opening limited) - 3 courses for under £20!! Soft drinks are available to buy but you take your own alcoholic beverages so great for keeping costs down. Lovely friendly venue, attentive staff - will certainly go back. Would definitely recommend you stop and try!

We popped in here for a coffee and were very impressed. The friendly, young staff were very helpful and accommodation of our two year old. The menu is extensive and cheap, even by the standards of the West Coast and it was served very quickly. There was a collection of home-made cakes, a good breakfast collection and the coffee was well made and tasty.

Recommended by a local, who was proven accurate. The place has a lovely atmosphere, staff are friendly and helpful. My husband had a very appetising looking cooked breakfast which he ate with obvious enjoyment! I had a delicious scone, butter and jam, we shared a lovely pot of tea. I would definitely recommend this eatery.

Lovely little place that is understandably busy - it fills up quick it seems but absolutely worth a little wait for tasty fresh food. We were in need of hearty breakfasts to fill two ravenous teenagers and we found it here. Food is cooked to order so you get fried eggs that are perfect and the black pudding was apparently delicious. The service was friendly and the coffee good. A little gem.

Went here for breakfast when we weren't happy with the hotel we were staying in and was so pleased that we did. Excellent service with a smile and scrummy food. In the perfect location near the end of the Crinan Canal so good for walkers who may need sustenance and a great view. When we left we also bought cake to take away as it looked so good and we weren't disappointed.

Our crew (including Liverpool Andy) were fortunate enough to find the Rumblin Tum on the 2nd night of its opening. Great reasonably priced food and great friendly service. In this location within walking distance of the Crinan canal basin the Rumblin Tum should be a 'must' for boating crews. Well worth a visit.

Rumblin tum now open in evening at weekends. We had an amazing meal there on Friday night. Food excellent, huge portions, friendly staff and relaxing. Really the only place in Ardrishaig worth going to. Well done to Anne and her team.

My group of five had just brought a boat through the Crinan canal and were pretty hungry. So we were very glad to come across this lovely bistro type cafe which has an extensive menu. We all really enjoyed our meals which were served by a couple of charming young ladies who were very welcoming. The cafe has no alcohol license but you are welcome to take your own which you can buy from the Co-op shop just down the road or bottles of bear from the pub next door. We all said we would love to go back next time we are in Ardrishaig.

We come here regularly for lunch, the food is good and the staff are friendly. The chicken goujons are the best, lovely and crispy and their black pudding is the real deal.It is advisable to book a table though because it can get very busy.

Driven past many a time on holiday and never thought to call in but the other day we arranged to meet a friend there. What a good idea. Parked across the road in the large free car park, easy, peasy. We were against the clock so only had breakfast buns but they were very good. Rashers of thick bacon topped with a golden yellow runny yolked egg packed into a soft bread bun. Oooohhhh. Next time it's a Full Scottish for me! (Sorry, meant to take a pic but I was nearly finished when I remembered. Too good to hang about!)

Third time I've had the pleasure of eating here, and just couldn't resist once again having the full breakfast. Some places get some of the contents right, this place stars in EVERY item on the plate.. Superb.!!!And a proper pot of tea to boot...Can't wait to go back. Thank you...

Lovely food. Toasties, fried egg rolls and tuna salad rolls, were generous sized servings, prepared quickly and were well wrapped.Good service (always with a smile) and decent prices. Happy to visit again!

Lovely cafe with great food and friendly staff. Macaroni cheese is delicious and the chips are amazing! Their cooked breakfast is always top notch too!

Only has about 6 or seven tables so best to book at lunchtime. Lovely home made food and friendly staff. Excellent sized potions- you won't leave hungry. Only minor negative comment is that service a little slow but to be expected when food is nice and fresh. Prices very reasonable too!

Great wee cafe by the road on the A83. Just the job for a stop on the way south to Kintyre. Smashing staff, great food and top class coffee.