The Beachcomber - Argyll Bute

The staff at this cafe are friendly and the food is fantastic. I will definitely return soon. I highly recommend this charming little cafe. read more The staff at this cafe are friendly and the food is fantastic. I will definitely return soon. I highly recommend this charming little cafe.

I have eaten at this restaurant before and had no complaints about the soup. However, during my recent visit, I was disappointed. I sat next to a couple who wer... read more I have eaten at this restaurant before and had no complaints about the soup. However, during my recent visit, I was disappointed. I sat next to a couple who were not happy with their sandwiches as they were dry and lacked butter. They also mentioned that there was no salad cream available, which was surprising as there is likely a supermarket nearby. One major concern for me was that the restaurant allows dogs, which is fine, but the staff should not be touching them. I witnessed a server petting a dog and not washing her hands before handling customers' food. This is not hygienic and the owners should address this issue. I am unlikely to return as I prefer to eat in a clean and sanitary environment.

We arrived at 3:30 pm on a beautiful sunny day and were disappointed by the view from the deck. We felt unwelcome as we were told that only coffee and cake were... read more We arrived at 3:30 pm on a beautiful sunny day and were disappointed by the view from the deck. We felt unwelcome as we were told that only coffee and cake were available. The service was reluctant and we were treated poorly as others arrived after us. It would have been better to be told that the restaurant was closed. It's a shame as the setting is lovely, but we won't be returning. There are plenty of other places in Helensburgh where we have always received good service.

The ladies toilet could have done with a clean. More should be made of the fabulous outside area. We had to actually ask to sit there and staff had to reassembl... read more The ladies toilet could have done with a clean. More should be made of the fabulous outside area. We had to actually ask to sit there and staff had to reassemble the chairs, wipe down the tables and apologise for the slippy decking.

Popped in for a light lunch and had soup and sandwich and pot of sea. Food was very good as was service on what was a quiet day although it was busying up as we... read more Popped in for a light lunch and had soup and sandwich and pot of sea. Food was very good as was service on what was a quiet day although it was busying up as we were finishing. Well worth a visit