They have a nice selection of cooked breakfasts here today I'm having Lewis. Stornoway black…read morepudding, double bacon & eggs. I've asked for beans will see what l get. Nice wee cafe offering a wide selection of hot and cold drinks, home baking and ice cream. Selection of fancy breakfasts, lite bites and filled rolls and burgers all cooked to order

Good little cafe on the front at Helensburgh not far from the pier. Friendly waitress and delicious…read morecakes and coffees! Reasonably priced too.

I used avoid this brand of coffee shop as I always thought it was macdonald's that owned the brand,…read morebut all that was years ago when macdonald's had a 33% stake in the company. Now it a privately owned company that pays their taxes. This store would not be my first choice of coffee shop but as l was passing by l glanced in the door and was surprised to see how welcoming this place was they must have had a refit or rebranding, new seating area with the aroma of fresh coffee smell as a coffee shop should be. There is a wide selection of foods available here to sit in or to go, I was on a mission and could only order out. The coffee on offer is nice and a nicer alternative choice than Starbucks.

Decent lunch for a chain. The hot wraps are hot and tasty, the staff efficient, the drink list fun…read more I'm sure you can do better, but I'm equally sure you can do worse. No complaints.

in the morning I don feel good. i take my time to wake up, so i go to here. When I'm here im allow…read moreto take my time. I eat my coffe and wafel and take my time. Thank you for lettin me. And thank me for letting me, give grace to others we all apprehiate it

Tinderbox Merchant City is a good place to go for a coffee and to relax when the feet get sore…read more Unfortunately, there are a limited number of panini's and if you're a regular user your diet choice won't be so great, forcing you to look elsewhere when you might otherwise make it a first choice every time. I've been visiting more since the "Eat out to help out" scheme and find it a great place to set up the Laptop and escape into my own world. However, their WiFi is very poor and often cuts out, or simply locks out, which will eventually start to become irksome given its one of the key reasons for going there. Get that fixed and it will be rated 5 stars.

I'm not a fan of Starbucks as a general rule, but our car was in at the Nissan Garage and this is…read morevery handily just next door. The space is bright and airy and we were the only customers. The staff were lovely and they offered the full Starbucks selection. I ordered a Hot chocolate with cream as I've had bad experiences with Starbucks chai latte before. It was nice, the cream part especially, but the hot chocolate not so much. I'm not sure what it is, whether it's just a bit dark for my tastes but it's not for me. I got one of their pre-packages breakfast buns, which was...adequate. There were very meagre fillings and the bun was a little on the stale side. It also cost £17 for two hot chocolates, two sandwiches and a packet of caramel waffles... Great for convenience, and this branch it's self is a nice space and great staff, but I will continue to avoid Starbucks in general.

Starbucks has always been one of my least favourite branded coffee shops…read more Always found their coffee to be a bit on the weak side for me and lacking any really bold flavours. All in all a bit...meh! Their food also, not very imaginative, often the fillings in their sandwiches just not being all too satisfying for the taste buds. However it does serve a purpose and this time the purpose is caffeine and a bite to eat as I had taken up some voluntary work in the nearby animal shelter. It's a quiet branch, as it's on the road out to Dumbarton. However in the handful of times I've been in there's always cups on the tables that haven't been cleared away and there's always weirdly a lack of food. The choice is normally fairly limited and I've had to settle a few times for whatever is there for lunch, but my most recent visit there was absolutely no food. None. It was 12pm and I had no sandwiches or salads to select from. I even asked on the off chance if they were maybe hiding some in the back. I was told no they were busy and sold out. (As I look out across the empty branch) In most cases I'd probably accept that it's a one off, that indeed they were busy in the morning, but given that everyday I've been in the selection has been really low, I'm not too sure. The only reason I'm giving 2 stars is there's one girl who works there who is chatty and I appreciate a person who is engaged with their customers.

Coffee Pastries…read more Service How do I really feel? Well it is right near train station, it's clean, and the service was ok. It looks trendy but... Not sure if locally owned and sourced. If so then that would matter. I'll pay a little more for that. The flat white I got at costa and Nero was bigger, better and cheaper. Also they said open at 7 and didn't open till 7:05.... I mean they were in there at least and hour before opening, you can't be punctual? Sorry With all the coffee spots around why choose this one? Cool name? Yeah no. Service at Nero was better. Eh.... Maybe it was just me since I hadn't had my coffee yet.

Getting in the festive spirit by having a gingerbread latte - absolutely devine! Served in a…read moretakeaway cup due, I'm assuming to COVID-19 regulations. Seating available - just after the lunchtime rush. Lovely visit today.

After wandering around Paperchase for quite a while, and I mean a while, I had completely forgot…read morethat there's more upstairs and also a Tinderbox. I've visited the other two branches and I've always enjoyed what they've had on offer. I had been a busy wee bee in town and decided a cheeky wee break was needed. It's located at the window, so you can watch the busy town goers whizz on by. I noticed that they had 'Not Coffee' options, so for me a non-coffee drinker, I wiz pure like yas. We're a rare breed so it was nice to see so many options available and not only in hot drinks but in frapps as well. A Steamer, hot flavoured milk drink, was on the menu so I ordered it in caramel. Didnae get me pure steaming but definitely heated me up. Hehe!! I also had a chocolate type croissant thang, I can't remember it's proper name but it was delicious. The staff were spot on, I got my Steamer at the end of the counter and found myself a comfy seat and enjoyed. A nice environment in town for a treat and to gives the legs a wee rest.

Whoever had the genius idea of opening a coffee shop within a huge stationary shop (the delectable…read morePaperchase) I would like to shake you by the hand! Thank you. This Tinderbox, situated on the 1st floor of Paperchase, is now my go-to coffee shop if I am in this part of town and looking for a cafe that is cosy (and pretty cool) to sit in. Another thing I like about this particular Tinderbox is that it stays open until 7pm (8pm on a Thursday) most nights, which is really good for a coffee shop as most seem to shut much earlier. There's a reasonable amount of varied seating ~ you can choose cosy booths, high up table, wee lower table, a sofa or window tables. The window tables seem to be the most popular as they have a cracking view down onto Buchanan Street below. Also they have a good mix of small and larger tables too. The shop itself is very bright, colourful & mostly pretty jumpin' so this isn't maybe the best coffee shop to sit in with a hangover or to sit quietly with a book...although I'm sure at certain times of the day it does quieten down a wee bit. Staff are always friendly and helpful. One day after only taking 1 sip of my flat white I accidentally (clumsily) spilled it all over the table (ooft), I felt so daft & had to ask a staff member for a cloth to clean it up to which she thankfully laughed at (in a knowing, 'we've all been there' kinda way) and then swiftly came over to clean up, before I even got a chance to apologise (again) she said 'Flat white wasn't it? With soya milk? I'll get another straight over to you' Wow. That was SO nice of her. Not only did she get me another coffee (For FREE; I didn't expect them too!) but she also remembered/knew what I was drinking when it wasn't even her that had took my order! I was mightily impressed. THAT is really good customer service. The choice of coffees/drinks here is really good ~ there's something for everyone, be they a coffee drinker or not. I stick to the (soya) flat whites or cappuccino's as they're my favourites. Soya milk is also at no extra cost which I like. On a more aesthetic note I rather like their take-away cups ~ they're a corrugated cardboard of various shades (depending on which size you have) with 'Joe To Go' written on them. I like this as it reminds me of Agent Dale Cooper from Twin Peaks every time I read it :-) Food wise I have only ever partaken in the sweet treats here. Everything looks yummy but I can recommend the Empire Biscuits, Portuguese Custard Tarts and the cakes (cupcakes). All very tasty. Since they have introduced the bonus of a cheeky free coffee every 7 days for any Paperchase card holders I have been in here more than ever. It's a great idea and it really has made me visit here & buy more stationary than I normally would have! Haha! Clever clever people...

Super friendly! What?! 'Third wave' coffee coupled with pleasantries?…read more Two flat whites and a 'I'll just give you a taste of the hot cocoa' (read: gratis hot cocoa) later, we left happy with a bag of beans, sack of cocoa powder and a wee salt caramel truffle for our troubles. CCandT serve a small selection of 'proper' food as well, but, I gotta say, the coffee and chocolate are enough to get one in the door. This place is a must-visit!

Can I just say that this is one of my favourite cafes ever?? My partner is so in love with CCT too!…read more We tried a very interesting Tanzanian coffee that was filtered using the Chemex. I'm not a big fan of pure coffee (I'm such a weakling) but this one was really good! Interesting flavour that got me excited! We also tasted some of their artisan chocolates! We had the ones with almond, Moroccan mint, chilli and lime, and salted caramel. As a massive fan of chocolate, I must concur that these were amazing in their own individual ways! Everything other than the chilli and lime were classic flavours, and were they good? DEFINITELY. I found the chilli and lime one so interesting! Layers of flavour , from lime to a subtle spiciness, kept gushing out into the mouth, right from when you eat it to when you swallow. I can't choose which is my fav because they were all special and good! I recommend everyone to try them! I am definitely going back to try more coffee in different filters and more chocolate!!! Loved it so much!!!

This is situated just off the main coastal road between Cardross and Helensburgh - take your time,…read moreor you may miss the turn off on this busy road! The focus is on the tearoom, which is delightful. They sell a combination of home-made produce, plus things imported from other farm shops and quality suppliers throughout the country. It's a lovely place to stop off for a cuppa and some cake or a light lunch. The main attraction however is the woodland walks around the estate. There's a walled garden and acres of farmland. It's lovely to take the kids in springtime to see the lambs and calves. Most of the things you can eat in the tearoom are also available to buy and take home from the farm shop. This is a tad expensive, but the goods on sale are very nice and it's always nice to treat yourself to something a little bit special every now and again. Worth stopping for.

As wear a hearing aid I have stopped going to Ardardan as it is far too noisy. Not recommended for…read morea good chat. Also the last time my friend and I were there we were not made aware of the soup and sandwich deal until we were leaving and had remarked on their exorbitant prices.