The Coffee Stop in Argyll & Bute

Christine you are a star cake coffee milkshake soup toastie there is nothing you can’t do Absolutely love this warm welcoming coffee shop

After searching for somewhere nice to have coffee and cake with our dog obediently following us, we stumbled across the Coffee Stop (across from the Rothesay Castle). This was a treat! The mother and daughter running the cafe were so nice and welcoming, and greeted our Cockapoo like an old family member. We both had the Lemon Drizzle cake , which was excellent. One touch I liked was the Americano coffee , where the basic coffee was given to me alongside a jug of hot water so I could dilute it according to my own taste . Excellent visit, and will definitely go back on our next visit to Rothesay.

Excellent stop for coffee and cake. Friendly helpful staff. Really good choice of cake. Coffee was really nice. Definitely dog friendly!!!

Far too many dogs allowed in this small Cafe. They should be kept outside. Their owners assume everyone is comfortable with their pets in a food environment. Servers do not wash hands after touching the dogs. Will not be returning.

The coffee stop shop is a great wee cafe and the staff are so friendly welcoming, Zoe and her mum are absolutely fantastic and will attend to your needs and wants. Such a great place! Definitely recommended!

I visited Rothesay a couple of weeks ago with my sister and nieces and nephew and my dog. I'd had a quick look for somewhere doggy friendly we could go for lunch before visiting and thankfully found the Coffee Stop. Lovely lunch and all the staff were so welcoming to us. Flash even enjoyed a wee bit of sneaky corned beef. Thank you :-)

Great place for breakfast snack or coffee and cakes. Lovely atmosphere, super friendly highly recommended

I popped into the coffee stop 2day with friends to get sandwiches and coffee for take away. Hananah made the sandwiches & they were amazing!! her quantity was spot on, just the right amount of everything on the salad. 10 out of 10..

What a find!! Myself, husband & son visited with our two shih tzus and Zoe, her Mam & Hannah couldn’t of been more welcoming! They fussed over our dogs and chatted away to us. Food was lovely as were the drinks and the home made cakes were delicious. If you’re looking for a coffee shop go here.

Stopped of for Coffee's mid morning, had Cappucino and partner a White Coffee, both very good, also had a scone with cream and jam delicious. My son enjoyed his tea and helped polish of the scone. Very good prices especially the cream scones, good service and lovely view of the castle.

Thank you for making us and our dogs feel so welcome. Wandering around having no luck with anywhere that would allow dogs. Popped in here. The Staff were so lovely to our dogs with fuss and treats. Food was also very good. Monty says thank you for making me feel welcome.

Very Dog Friendly Visited yesterday wandering around Rothesay. Fancied Coffee didn't think they were dog friendly couldn't have been more wrong. Made a complete fuss of our big (Long haired Akita) dog, water & treats.Tasty sandwiches for myself &wife. 2 Lovely tasty Cappuccino's rounded it all off. Wished we'd discovered earlier in our stay. We'd definitely be back. Thank you.

We got off the ferry and relied on google maps to find somewhere for lunch our little boy was so excited to find this little coffee shop with a view of the castle and was in and sat down before we had got through the door but what a find it was. We were welcomed in like old friends. The food was tasty and so reasonably priced. We had toasties and cheesecake which was homemade and delicious. The mother and daughter duo in the shop were so friendly and chatted away amiably with us especially our little boy who has asd and felt so comfortable here which isn’t always the case. They made recommendations of things to do around the island as well. All in it was a lovely lunch, in a lovely setting and I can not recommended The coffee stop enough. In the words of my little boy the best place in Scotland it will be a must visit for us next time we are here.

Lovely food and a pleasant atmosphere. Good tasty food from sandwiches and salads to cakes and coffee. Good to book ahead when the boat comes in.

I had an iced latte and a slice of toffee cheesecake which was homemade, excellent value and really fresh. The staff are incredibly welcoming and I recieved a speedy service. Really enjoyed my visit and will 100% be back again! Thank you :)

This place was the best value on Bute. Very clean. Staff very friendly especially that nut job Hannah ( joking don't forget it's your round next time) Would definitely recommend.

Used to be a regular customer but not been to this cafe for a while due to lockdown. Ordered a cheese and onion toastie and a tea. The toastie was awful. Hardly any filling and just saw the inside of the toaster for a couple...

Even though this is our fifth visit to the island of Bute, for some reason this was our first visit to the Coffee Stop. Although small inside the lovely staff managed to accommodate our party of 6 on 2 separate tables. We ordered one of...

What a nice find! Staff were very friendly and didn’t raise an eyebrow at out rather fussy grandchildren’s demands. Food was nice and fresh and the cakes super - filled flapjack was a particular favourite and grandson announced the millionaires shortbread as his new “favourite...

Great prices, really friendly staff and really tasty food. Really good place for a reasonably priced family lunch. Really enjoyed our cheese toasties 😉

Great little coffee shop.. Staff very friendly.. Delicious tuna sandwiches and lovely coffee.. Nice atmosphere..

Stooped here for a quick bite of lunch and we're so pleased we did. The food was excellent and the coffee was superb! What an absolute pleasure the girls were to talk to also. Very helpful & so polite. Fab little place.

This is a nice wee coffee shop next to the castle - good service, coffee and selection of cakes - we liked the scones in particular! ❤️

Went over to Rothesay for a day trip. We came across the The Coffee Stop by accident. So glad we did. The staff were so nice and with a smile on there faces. The sandwiches were so fresh everything about our visit was lovely. When...

Good coffe. Prices good too. If you fancy a quick stop off, some lunch, or maybe just a biscuit, this is a great place to visit.

Small intimate cafe with good food, friendly staff and reasonable prices. Service was quick, soup was hot, and even though the place is small, we were not rushed. Would definately go back.

Lovely little cafe which we found just opposite the castle - can't miss it with its fresh bright yellow frontage. Very welcoming staff providing a simple yet attractive menu of light bites. We had pork rolls which were made to order, the ingredients were of...

Small and clean facility in the town centre opposite the historic castle. Had a quick coffee and snack at the Coffee Stop. Coffee was good as were the freshly baked pastries.

We received a very warm welcome when we went in this cafe. The staff are very friendly and helpful. The food is of a very high standard and very reasonably priced. We were day trippers to Bute but if we ever come back to the...

I had "DIY" coffee, a shot of strong coffee with a jug of hot water so that you can make the strength of coffee you like, great idea! My friend had an excellent cappuccino on which she could balance her spoon.

Very clean, fresh attractive decor incorporating vintage photos and other pieces of local news from days gone by. Nice touch.Cakes are delicious and home made.Food is fresh and with a varied menu.Staff really attentive and friendly.This is a little gem .

We chose this cafe despite a couple of bad reviews as everyone else seemed very happy. The cafe is bright, clean and very welcoming. The table in the window was cleared as soon as we came in and the waitress could not have been more helpful. The wall displays were interesting. We ordered a salad bowl with Turkey and soup with a sandwich. Both were delicious and prepared freshly. My husband loved the chicken and mushroom soup. Home made apple pie followed. We would definitely come again if we visit Bute again. Thank you!

This little coffee shop/cafe is a little gem,with good coffee and a good selection of teas,the sandwiches are nice and fresh ,made to order and a good few choices of fillings

This is a lovely little café serves nice food and even nicer coffee. The staff are friendly and helpful. It's worth asking about the pictures on display. The stories are really interesting.

Called in here for a quick coffee before heading out on our bus tour of Bute, nice coffee, friendly staff, popular with locals, cakes looked lovel.

Great little place to grab a coffee and some food. Freshly prepared, home cooking and obviously popular with locals, and local businessmen/women, so that says it all. Pleasant service, reasonably priced, what more can you ask?

We were visiting Bute on a day visit from the Cowal peninsula. We dropped into this cafe for a Sandwich and a Coffee. We ere welcomed by the friendly staff and our order was taken and served quirte promptly. The sandwiches we ordered were delicious and great value for money and in addition the coffee was excellent. Overall a pleasant experience.

We stopped here for a coffee and decided to have lunch. Prices were reasonable and the food was simple but very nice. We both enjoyed what we had to eat, which arrived promptly, and the staff were pleasant and friendly.

Clean and tidy cafe with attractive decor, loved the excellent display of old cameras. We were made to feel very welcome, all the staff were most accommodating.

Nice cosy little cafe overlooking castle ruins lovely coffee and toasted teacake and albert sponge,victoria sponge's husband

Cheesecake heaven for me..... best ever! It has become a bit of ritual for us now when visiting the Isle Of Bute to lunch in the The Coffee Stop.

We would highly recommend lunch here. Three of us called in The Coffee Stop for lunch after we had been swimming in the local pool, we always do when staying at The Glenburn Hotel. We love this little cafe. The staff are lovely and the food is great. There is a good variety of homemade sandwiches, cake and scones. Two of us had the homemade lentil and vegetable soup which was delicious very tasty, the other had freshly made to order roast beef, salad and mustard sandwich. Our star of the show is the homemade cheesecake which is absolutely fabulous. You need to taste it to appreciate how delicious it is. All served with a generous size pot of tea. Great value for money. The Coffee Stop is used by both locals and tourists alike. The locals and staff are very welcoming. This little cafe is definitely worth a visit. Look forward to lunch next time we visit this lovely island.

If you visit Bute the best place to go for a cuppa is The Coffee Stop. We can honestly say their soya latte is the best We have had. The staff are very friendly and make you feel so welcome. We will definitely be back.

Ha sido un largo tiempo desde que era aquí. Probablemente unos 5 años.

Estábamos visitando el ilse de bute para el fin de semana festivo. Aparecimos para comer y tomar un café. Recibido por un personal muy amable que dieron al lugar un ambiente cálido y acogedor. Nuestro pedido fue tomado y elegimos el diario especial que era cerdo con sandwich un chutney de ciruela y la ensalada y col en el lateral. Delicioso y una gran relación calidad-precio. También no puedo terminar sin mencionar el café. Café y un fantástico café arte. Sin duda volveré allí de nuevo y se lo recomiendo a mis familiares y amigos. Mantener el buen trabajo parada café

Como en sí rothesay este café no ha avanzado más allá de la mitad aparentemente - 1970. Mientras que los proyectos con una estasis rothesay este elemento de encanto nostálgico, el Café Parada no. Es claramente orgulloso de su lugar en la comunidad, teniendo el antiguo de "páginas" y diversos artículos Buteman relativos a Rothesay colgando (aunque sea de forma asqueroso) en las paredes, pero este es el grado en que el ambiente es creado.

Sin duda el personal que he tenido la desgracia de conocer. Bute es hermoso - hazte un favor y no arruinarlo, vaya aquí. Mi hija (6 años) "lloró porque significa señora juraron mucho". Sólo aléjate.

Estuvimos aquí en nuestro paseo en bicicleta, empapados y fríos. Cordial bienvenida del personal y claramente usada por los lugareños. Sopa de fideos de pollo estaba delicioso. Café y pastel también geniales. La primera vez que nos ha ofrecido un verdadero americano con una jarra de agua caliente - una fantástica idea. Los precios eran increíblemente barato. Gracias por reviviendo la nosotros en un día muy húmedo!

Situado cerca del castillo este pequeño Café Parada es placer de experiencia. A menudo tienen un almuerzo ligero aquí cuando en vacaciones en El Glenburn. Es un pequeño café con una gran personalidad. Tiene algunas fotografías interesantes en las paredes.

Popped in for a takeawy sandwich and espresso, amazing turkey salad on ciabatta stuffed with fresh meat which was reasuringly cold,and crisp salad, pointless buyng ingredients to make this cheaper to buy it,coffee was very good too and at £3.45 for both i thought they had made a mistake!

Popped in for a quick bite to eat and a drink. Was pleasantly surprised at the very good prices and the sandwiches were lovely!

Friendly (you may have to share a table); very good value; good quality. Some years back my wife and I were on hols and shared a table with a lovely old English gentleman - found out next day we had shared with Lord Richard Attenborough!!

Found this place by accident. Certainly glad we did. Food was excellent and reasonably priced. Service was good and staff were friendly. We ordered soup and a sandwich. Best ham and lentil soup I've tasted. Situated opposite Rothesay castle just off the main street. Definitely merits a return visit.

The service here is very fast, loved the old fashioned decor of the place too! Staff were lovely and their cheesecake was delicious! I could have had 3 slices! Seemed they were closing up near the end of the day but they didn't rush us at all. Wonderful little place.

Lunch was lovely. Had the special sandwich was beautiful. Staff all friendly and definitely one to stop by for lunch. Cakes are amazing highly recommend Lemon cake.

Lovely friendly wee coffee shop.. Good service. Tasty food and lovely cakes. We went near closing time but were made very welcome.

Have been returning to the Isle of Bute for several years now and the Coffee Stop is our preferred place to have a light snack. Homemade soup is even offered in half portions as the sandwiches (always freshly made) are generous. Finished off with a piece of home baking and you are set up for more exploring of the island. The place is always busy, is very clean and light and airy and the staff have just the right level of friendliness. Oh, and the prices are extremely reasonable for the quality and quantity. Can't wait to go back next year.

Can't believe that a Coffee Shop just yards from the Pier is closed on Sunday when so many visitors to the island are visiting - The picture sums it up - DOORS FIRMLY CLOSED!PS Also closed MONDAY so try other establishments that are open 7 Days!

Took a wee day trip out to Rothesay with my grandchildren. After a game of putting and a visit to the castle stopped here for lunch. What a find, excellent customer service, warm friendly welcome and very quick service. Value for money, sandwiches £2 and soup £2.30.The 3 of us had lunch for less than £8. Would definitely visit again if back in Rothesay.

Warm reception, helpful staff. Small selection of cakes on display. Fast service. Tea and Latte coffee good. View on to Rothesay Castle from tables closer to the window.

Called in the coffee stop after a visit to the castle ,small but full of buzz. the ladies of Rothesay seem to meet here and discuss daily activates. the coffee was very good and the food excellent.

We had an afternoon tea stop here and found it very clean and comfortable with lovely staff who attended to us quickly and pleasantly- but, of course, there is a connection with Essex, where we live!!! Bute has attracted them to stay and we don't wonder!

We were on a day trip to Rothesay and visited The Coffee Stop. A family run business with good quality food, very friendly staff and competitive prices. We could highly recommend.

We called in after a walk today.We had an excellent bowl of soup and bread with a cuppa. Friendly staff excellent service and not too expensive.

Great to get out of the rain and into a warm with a lovely coffee and scone. Lovely people running the cafe and tasty treats

Nice little cafe with friendly staff and a mixture of locals and visitors. Pleasantly decorated. I wouldn't bring any of my vegan friends here as I dont think they would find much to eat, but otherwise great.

Visited rothesay last week and stopped here for lunch on one of the many rainy days! What a find, had the special sandwich (and was grateful for the knife & fork)followed by a cappacino & home made cake all for under £6! Can not fault the quality & service received. The atmosphere was great, making a visitor feel very welcomed . Loved the rothesay memorabilia very unique idea - would recommend it

The food and service was excellent and this was by far the best coffee shop on the isle in terms of contemporary, comfortable decor and surroundings.

My partner nipped in here for a couple of cappuccinos before we got the ferry. This proved to be the most insanely hot coffees either of us have ever experienced. My partner tried a sip of his and warned me that this coffee was capable of melting both of our faces off. We literally had to wait for forty minutes before attempting to drink them, by which time they were not too great.

I visited this coffee shop on several occasions during my holiday. Always excellent friendly service. The hot buttered scone and coffee not to be missed. Has a good selection of pastries and sandwiches.

My husband and visited this shop on three mornings during a short stay on Bute. Very good coffee, cake and toasted teacakes.

A nice respite from the drab weather during a day trip to the island. Good coffee, pleasantly served. Clean loos, too.

Had a tremendous coffee and home made scone once again. Restaurant spotlessly clean. One of the best stops in Rothesay. Staff always friendly and enthusiastic to serve with a smile and chat. Keep up the good word Ellis and Staff.

Yes, and we are glad we did, staff very helpful in accommodating us and then topped it with classy hot drinks and home made cakes in a relaxing environment for a reasonable cost. Keep up the good work guys

Passed this place many times, so decided to give it a try today. Its a small, cosy wee place.Had a latte & hot choc with caramel short cake & fudge cheese cake all was nice. I'll no doubt be back in again & would recommend to anyone wanting a hot drink & a cake.

My wife and I dropped by after another recommendation, glad we did no wonder this establishment is busy. Tried the Coffee Soups and Sandwiches for lunch several times, very reasonable prices hence popular with locals top quality food & staff very friendly So nice to find its not a tourist rip off. Thankyou

Had a tremendous coffee and home made scone. Restaurant spotlessly clean. One of the best stops in Rothesay. Staff always friendly and enthusiastic to serve with a smile and chat. Keep up the good word Ellis and Staff.

Great prices lovely simple food sandwiches, soup, .Clean & well run friendly coffee shop. Small space but cosey & comfortable nice decor.

Called in for coffees whilst wandering around Rothesay, the staff were friendly and helpful, the coffee was freshly prepared and tasty.

A Warm welcome from a small team of staff . freshly prepared sandwiches which fillings where plentiful and Freshly made coffee finished off with what seemed to be home made cakes. The perfect coffee stop we needed. Friendly staff, great service. Warm environment, clean and good value for money. Keep up the good work. We will be back

Went for tea n cakes - the cakes were superb. Other food looked good and and very reasonably priced - would definately return

A gem of a cafe, very reasonable prices, cosy and popular with friendly local people. Excellent home made snacks with cakes to die for.

Staff are very friendly and popular with locals. Recommended for a quick food break and friendly company especially if travelling alone. Thanks guys

My daughter and I went here for lunch when we were in Rothesay in May. The food was delicious and the service was great. Prices good as well and the service was faultless. Lovey setting opposite the castle, we enjoyed it very much.

Great location beside castle and bute museum. 2 bowls of soup and 2 rounds of sandwiches were £8. Good food and quickly served.

This is a lovely little place, opposite the castle, cosy, great coffee, cakes, service to table and very reasonable price

Called here on the final day of our trip to Rothesay. Friendly service and excellent homemade soup. If we'd found this on the first day we would have returned each day.

Busy little place, inexpensive, home made soup. Under new ownership. Worth a try. Call here most times I visit.

Restaurant first class food excellent staff very friendly and terrific scones baked daily. Ellis and his dad run a marvellous restaurant.

I have been coming for coffee for years, a really busy place for locals and visitors to mingle!Very good food and great prices!!!, very friendly, a real must for a coffee!!

The atmosphere in this cafe is terrible I have heard the man shouting and swearing behind the counter. The food is poor much better places to choose from.

Popped in here for a quick lunch with my husband. Had lovely homemade soup and then we both opted for the sandwich specials. The service was quick and friendly. Sandwiches made up fresh as we asked for them and even the additional requests re:sandwiches catered for with no qualms. Both delicious. Prices excellent value for money. Yes it would appear that the locals do use but that is always a good reason to visit a place in my book. Will definitely be back.

The coffee stop is very good with the toffee cheesecake being amazing! Definately a must try at the coffee stop. The gammon salad sandwich is the usual for me and is always very fresh and tasty and not expensive at all!

I ordered three lovely rolls and three cakes for under £9. Very friendly busy place, people offered to share their table with us but we ordered take away to eat on the prom instead. Clean toilets and a lovely view of the castle too.

The toffee cheesecake is a good enough reason to visit as far as I'm concerned - absolutely delicious! Quite small inside, but people are generally happy to share tables so not too much of a problem. Service has always been friendly and welcoming.

Popped in today, as the castle was shut. The staff were friendly and the food and drinks good. All reasonably priced. Improved my impression of Rothesay!

This is a cliquish, clannish kind of place where anyone other than regulars will be stared at and gossiped about over the coffee cups. In short, a local coffee shop for local coffee shop gossips. Oh and don't expect your coffee and cake to be cheap here!

I love the Coffee Stop - best sandwiches to take away in town! One place in Rothesay you can guarantee always busy. Try the toffee cheesecake, or the apple pie, or the cherry pie.....

Nice coffee, nice cakes nice view of the castle. Staff competent and friendly. A nice place to go when visiting Bute on a rainy afternoon. But watch the waistline !

Good coffee and friendly service. Particularly attractive on a cold November day. Surroundings conducive to having a good blether with friends which was our primary motive for visiting.