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Overall Total Score
3.9 out of 5
Very good | 737 reviews

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. 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.

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Gastroranking-it
3.6 ★ from 40 reviews
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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sideshowbob01
30.10.2024 - 04:57

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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michellelD1876QR
30.10.2024 - 04:57

I was meeting a friend as it was her birthday! We sat down and waited for someone to come and clean the table! Nobody came! So my friend went and asked if someo...

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Snowie165
30.10.2024 - 04:57

The whole family went for dinner on the (once a month) acoustic night and it was fabulous! Great to have a family friendly alternative to a pub to see live musi...

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NickyG67
30.10.2024 - 04:57

My husband and I go here a lot for breakfast or lunch. Staff are friendly and the food is nice and reasonably priced. The Melbourne is a real part of the commun...

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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.

Menulist
5.0 ★ from 29 reviews

Great place to meet. enjoy the Vetrans breakfast on a Monday morning great people big banter. also the knit and natter on Wednesday morning from 10 to 12 elaine...

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A great caffe with a great breakfast. we keep the melbourne veterans breakfast club every Monday morning from 10 o'clock. if they are a veteran, why not come an...

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This is trip down memory lane to a cafe that has been there for decades. Pleasant interior and helpfull staff, wheel chair friendly and a menu covering full mai...

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Nostalgic visit with my younger son to the cafe I spent some of my teenage years in. Felt good to be back and thoroughly enjoyed the coffee and cake as well as...

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Best cafe ever! I went in everyday until I moved from North Ayrshire, great food and great cafe!

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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