Reviews

Overall Total Score
2.7 out of 5
Average | 323 reviews

What JLlA3501FU likes about Cafe Zest:
This restaurant is a great place for a quick and easy lunch. The food was simple but delicious, perfect for a midday meal. We ordered a panini and a jacket potato and enjoyed our meal. Overall, it's a good spot for lunch, but may not be the best choice for a fancy evening dinner. View all feedback. What Brucestewart doesn't like about Cafe Zest:
We were returning home from Ardrishaig following a 4 day tour with Harmony Coach Holidays to a few whisky distilleries in the west of Scotland. Our driver had told us that we would have a limited stopover at Loch Lomond Shores in order to have lunch and stretch our legs. After a quick look around we decided to go to Cafe Zest for something to eat and drink. All we had was sandwiches and coffee they were perfectly acc... View all feedback.

Reviews from various websites

Tripadvisor
3.5 ★ from 174 reviews
JLlA3501FU
18.11.2023 - 15:50

This restaurant is a great place for a quick and easy lunch. The food was simple but delicious, perfect for a midday meal. We ordered a panini and a jacket pota...

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Jillian
18.11.2023 - 15:50

The macaroni was dry and the fries were barely warm. The service was slow and there was no energy in this cafe. The toilets across from the cafe were unhygienic...

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JWellingtonWimpy
18.11.2023 - 15:50

Don't like giving bad reviews, but this place was honestly awful. The queue was huge, then a coach party joined to make it even longer. People were waiting for...

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Sheila
18.11.2023 - 15:50

Visited today for lunch with grandchildren. Waited in queue for more than 20 mins and then this arrogant woman shouted to the queue get a table before ordering...

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Scottish
18.11.2023 - 15:50

We popped in here for something to eat as we were in the area and on the plus side, its dog friendly. There wasn't much choice apart from breakfast items, toast...

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Nestled in a busy area, this restaurant offers a mixed experience for diners. While its dog-friendly policy and friendly staff receive praise, logistical issues hinder overall satisfaction. Long queues, unclear seating protocols, and high prices for mediocre food create frustration. Although some reviewers found solace in the staff's attentiveness and the simplicity of the meals, others lamented the lack of culinary flair and hygiene concerns. Ideal for a quick lunch rather than a special occasion, this eatery might appeal to casual diners looking for convenience, though many left feeling their experience did not justify the cost.

Gastroranking-uk
1.8 ★ from 149 reviews

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