Reviews

Overall Total Score
4.4 out of 5
Impressive | 2711 reviews

What Paul Johansing likes about Puffers Cafe:
A family favourite we had our family lunch here for five adults and four under six...excellent position overlooking the estuary, excellent choice of food for all, and welcoming staff...a joy to visit...!! View all feedback. What 929summera doesn't like about Puffers Cafe:
Did not have a good experience here. Food took ages to arrive and it wasn't up to a good standard. It felt like we were sitting in a creche with small children running about everywhere. I didn't have any children with me so maybe that's why. I have heard great things about this place but sadly it wasn't for us. View all feedback.

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GastroRanking-IT
3.8 ★ from 5 reviews
Allison
03.09.2024 - 05:02

The service was excellent, the location is lovely, but the food is awful.

Alan
03.09.2024 - 05:02

The food is good and reasonably priced at this spacious restaurant with nice views. I will definitely return.

Dennis
03.09.2024 - 05:02

We visited an excellent restaurant by the waterfront with stunning views. We enjoyed some delicious coffee and a selection of cakes. The staff were incredibly f...

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Kenny
03.09.2024 - 05:02

Great meal, lovely views, and friendly staff. Would highly recommend Puffers.

Campbell
03.09.2024 - 05:02

Asked for a scone...got a processed toasted teacake?

Puffer's Cafe at Irvine Harbourside offers a mix of experiences according to recent customer comments. While some praised the superb food and beautiful views, others were less impressed with issues like slow service, bland meals, and lack of gluten-free options. Despite mixed reviews, the cafe's extensive menu, friendly staff, and picturesque location seemed to be consistent positives. Customers recommended trying the lentil soup and Waverley bloomer, while highlighting the prompt service and clean environment. Overall, opinions varied, making it a location to sample for oneself to see if the high standards are met.

Tripadvisor
4.0 ★ from 298 reviews
Elizabeth
05.10.2023 - 14:32

The food was awful. Poor quality frozen chips, scampi and garlic bread. I suspect my macaroni cheese was packet as I’d never tasted macaroni like it and it was...

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Lynne
05.10.2023 - 14:32

Really nice calm atmosphere lovely welcoming staff and food was delicious complements to the chef. Will definitely be back with family again.

Elsie
05.10.2023 - 14:32

Had lunch with my wife at the Puffers Cafe at Irvine Harbourside. We had eaten there on a number of occasions before, but it looked like there had been a recent...

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bigsensible
05.10.2023 - 14:32

This has a great choice from a full breakfast to a filled roll of choice and everything in between. Local specialist butcher supplies cracking slice sausage and...

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schumigirl
05.10.2023 - 14:32

We visited twice in 3 days for lunch here as it was so good the first time we wanted to go back. The staff here are so lovely, all are very friendly and it does...

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Menulist
5.0 ★ from 5 reviews
Wayne
19.12.2022 - 17:23

excellent speck and black pudding. and a great ride there.

Quentin
19.12.2022 - 17:23

amazing eating that is out of this world! had the sticky soy huh and chips together with a scotsman burger!

Kyle
19.12.2022 - 17:23

beautifully decorated, great facilities, eating was amazing and good value. very friendly staff

Summer
19.12.2022 - 17:23

that was yesterday. fantastic eating as usual.Nice staff and clean and tidy.never mind mac donald’s.

Joanie
19.12.2022 - 17:23

OMG this place is absolutely banging! Had the best burger, so tasty and fresh with a lovely side of chips, fresh homemade coleslaw and onion rings. Lovely tende...

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Google
4.5 ★ from 783 reviews
Restaurantguru
4.0 ★ from 169 reviews
GastroRanking-UK
4.3 ★ from 987 reviews
INT Restaurants
4.5 ★ from 643 reviews

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