***update says theyre temporarily closed but not when or if they will reopen***…read moreproper vegetarian cafe with delightful covered patio on the river ayr at the historic bridge. superb artisan roasted coffee, terrific array of cakes and an interesting menu including falafel, hummus, quesedilla, haloumi salad and homemade soups. what a treat to be able to choose anything i wanted from the menu! vegan and gluten free options available too and staff were lovely. judging from the copious number of plug sockets alongside tables i suspect they offer free wifi but dont quote me. artisan lounge may be in a basement but its certainly wasnt short if natural sunlight. a real gem of a place and highly recommended! PS they do BYOB and stay open til 9pm some nights.

Great food, possibly the best hot chocolate I've ever had and lovely staff! I grew up in Ayrshire…read moreand as a vegan finding options to eat out was difficult but not anymore! I have been a few times now and usually have a main, cake and I cant go past the hot chocolate! The only reason i've not given it 5 stars is because the steps leading down to it can be slightly dangerous and it isnt wheelchair suitable.

The Deli on the Corner is conveniently located right on the cross roads in the middle of the town…read more It's like walking into an Alladins Cave with an amazing selection of food and drink. A lot of it is sourced locally with Ayrshire produced food cutting down the food miles. The shop has been short listed for its range of quality food and customers come from all over to shop here. It's well worth a visit.

There is nothing like a visit to a good delicatessen for when you are feeling a bit devil may care…read morewith regards to you ham and cheese purchasing budget! Pieri's has a nice selection of cold meats and cheeses as well as some gorgeous handmade chocolates and delicious ice cream. There is a café at the back of this deli and you can get a decent cup of proper Italian coffee and watch the big screen TV mounted on the wall. The staff are really friendly but unfortunately as Pieri's is quite expensive I don't get to pop in as often as I'd like. My budget can usually only stretch to Billy Bear Ham from Asda but next time I am feeling flush I shall certainly be treating myself to some fancy smancy ham from the lovely people at Pieri's!

A long narrow cafe which opens out a bit right at the back. Very pleasant, friendly staff…read more(especially the delightful man in there whom I suspect is the owner), gorgeous coffees and delicious cakes - and the most mouth-watering home-made chocolates to take home! (Plus cold meats and cheeses) Rather pricey but thoroughly enjoyable. Good quality heavy cutlery too and little packets of Italian sugar. There's a big flat screen TV at the back too which was showing snooker when we were there.

Stopped for a coffee, the have a great assortment of cheeses, wines and deli items. Seems to be…read moremostly take-away place, great source for picnics, parties or lunch to-go.

A surprising cornucopia of deli delights, something I'd never have imagined in 30 years of visiting…read morethis area. A very welcome development and the quality of the produce is very impressive - especially the array of olives, cooked meats and cheeses. I hope it goes from strength to strength in these credit crunch times. Try their smoked bacon mini quiches - one of their tastiest picnic snacks to take with you to the beautiful surroundings of Galloway Forest Park.

I heard about Eusebi's a few years back - someone told me it was a great Italian deli where you…read morecould sit at the counter and eat. We stumped up for dinner one night and found that it was actually just a deli to buy food to takeaway - perhaps the gent who told us about it was confused! Then when Laboratorio Espresso opened on West Nile Street, I discovered their food was done by Eusebi Deli. It's a lot easier for me to grab food from Lab Espresso than it is for me to get to the east end, that's for sure! I love that the food they offer isn't your usual Glasgow lunch fare - they do sandwiches like the big antipasti, Buffalo mozzarella and sundried tomato, rosemary ham, chicken and Italian broccoli, and sometimes you can get soup. You need to get to Lab Espresso quickly as they sell out at lunch time, but you will be over the moon if you get to try Eusebi Deli's delicious food.

The Buffet Shop is a gorgeous deli stocked with a wide range of sauces, olive oils and other such…read moredelicacies. The back opens out into a cafe which serves freshly cooked breakfast and lunch dishes. Heartening to see such top quality from a Helensburgh establishment which would receive plaudits in the West End of Glasgow. The proprietors clearly have high standards. Situated just round the corner from Helensburgh Central Railway Station, The Buffet Shop is the perfect place to top for tea and a bun while you are waiting for the train. My only complaint is the relatively early closing time of 4pm.

While much of Helensburgh resembles a tired tourist resort, the same cannot be said of the…read morefantastic Buffet Shop situated just off the main square. Given the precedent set by waterfront businesses, I fully expected a shop of this name to be a proprietor of sausage rolls and cheese sandwiches, with a range of chipolatas covered in bacon if you were planning a fancy dinner party. Instead what greeted me was a deli which wouldn't look out of place in the swishest areas of the country. With vibrant, friendly and helpful staff, this place is a breath of fresh air for the town and offers some truly sumptuous deli treats, including a fantastic range of freshly made sandwiches. There is also a well presented seated area in which you can enjoy a meal. Indeed the two course lunch deal at 7.95 is astoundingly good value for money and comes highly recommended.

One of the best stops for sandwiches, soups ect in town. Exciting fillings, no boring combinations…read morehere, and all very fresh and well prepared to order on your choice of bread - my favourite being the ciabatta. Great selection of foods to take away and use at home, and I've heard excellent caterers too!

Outstanding deli with amazing soups and salads - favourite is their radical salad which is a bit of…read moreeverything! Service great and has now become a regular stopping point whenever I pass!