Reviews

Overall Total Score
3.9 out of 5
Very good | 1472 reviews

What User doesn't like about The Melbourne:
This cafe serves very nice food at a not overly expensive price and the decor is very good with a great history behind the cafe. However when the cafe is busy they seemed to get overwhelmed very easily and can’t cope with all the tables...being full. Your order arrives bit by bit so when some in your group are finishing your meal the others are just getting served and this is at one table. Coffee and drinks don’t arr... View all feedback. What User likes about The Melbourne:
I visited Saltcoats arrivIng from Glasgow, we were looking for a coffee cake, before a walk. As I had a dog it needed to be dog friendly, we went to the Melbourne they were due to close but welcomed us in . The cakes.. fruit scones were lovely coffee nice too. The staff were lovely, a nice touch was they gave the dog biscuits a drink. Definitely be back. View all feedback.

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Gastroranking-it
4.0 ★ from 40 reviews
Kenzie
30.10.2024 - 04:57

It was very bad.it was not good at all and i did not enjoy it at all what so ever. zero out of ten. bleh overall. staff sucked.

Leanne
30.10.2024 - 04:57

We came to Melbournes for breakfast before getting the Ferry to Arran this morning. It was delicious, food came out quickly and all 8 of us enjoyed the food. St...

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lizzy21
30.10.2024 - 04:57

Came in for some lunch, haven’t been in for many years (well over 8 years) it’s newly decorated which looks modern and has a lot of local history within the art...

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Mary
30.10.2024 - 04:57

It’s spotless cosy and the coffee and cakes were nice. I used to go after School. I was 15 now I’m 85 was a great time for me lovely memories. .

Elaine
30.10.2024 - 04:57

I asked the waitress what was in the soup and she rhymed off the ingredients instantly, then came back with the recipe to confirm, she couldn't be more helpful,...

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Melbourne Café, a staple in the community, now faces mixed reviews following a change in ownership. While patrons appreciate the friendly atmosphere and attentive service, particularly towards pets, many express disappointment with rising prices and average food quality. Breakfasts, although well-cooked, feel overpriced, and issues with order accuracy have been noted. However, some guests enjoy delightful coffee and freshly made baked goods, complimenting the café's cleanliness and efficient service. Despite some drawbacks, visitors find comfort in the café’s nostalgic charm, making it a worthwhile stop for those exploring the area.

Menu
3.8 ★ from 29 reviews

This cafe serves very nice food at a not overly expensive price and the decor is very good with a great history behind the cafe. However when the cafe is busy t...

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I visited Saltcoats arrivIng from Glasgow, we were looking for a coffee cake, before a walk. As I had a dog it needed to be dog friendly, we went to the Melbour...

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Coffee tastes like UJT milk used. Macaroni is tasteless...cheapest they could find in wholesaler. Dont think cheese sauce has anything to do with cheese. Funny...

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Fab morning visit to The Melbourne, I can recommend the fruit scone! The coffee was spot on and would visit again if in the area.

Great breakfast. We visited the Melbourne as a family with a young child and had the vegetarian breakfast which was delicious. It had eggs, beans, vegetarian ha...

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Heyrestaurants
2.9 ★ from 100 reviews

Used to call this the goldfish bowl in the 70s 1 coffee between 5 and the Juke box on

Had a cheeseburger with onions well done the way Iike it.

Great place to meet. Enjoy the Vetrans Breakfast on a Monday morning great people great banter. Also the Knit and Natter on a Wednesday morning from...

The Melbourne has been the cornerstone of Saltcoats for an eternity.

I would just like to say a big thank you for the help with my mum on Friday when she got a bit of sausage stuck in her throat can't thank you's enough...

Tripadvisor
3.9 ★ from 48 reviews
Z3037CAsamr
07.03.2024 - 22:48

Lovely fish and chips.Very tasty with plenty in a portion. Great price too. Freshly fried but didn't mind the wait, it wasn't long.

jennifermK6413SF
07.03.2024 - 22:48

Fresh! Crispy and super chips! Despite living in the next town we'd never tried The Melbourne before, don't know how we missed it, so glad we tried it tonight....

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Facebook
4.3 ★ from 67 reviews
Google
4.4 ★ from 307 reviews
Restaurantguru
4.2 ★ from 291 reviews
Yelp
3.1 ★ from 1 reviews
Gastroranking-uk
4.0 ★ from 43 reviews
Int Restaurants
4.1 ★ from 546 reviews

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