Nestled in the Ladyburn Business Centre, The Cottage Cafe Bistro is a delightful culinary gem in Greenock. With its inviting atmosphere and consistently friendly service, it has quickly become a favourite for locals and visitors alike. The diverse menu offers enticing lite bites like the Apple and Stornoway Stack and BBQ Chicken Melts, which are praised for their robust flavours and quality ingredients. Regulars rave about the weekly specials—especially the Chicken Satay, touted as a must-try. Expect quick service whether dining in or opting for the efficient local delivery. The cafe’s commitment to excellence shines through in reviews highlighting the "outstanding" food and exceptional customer support. Gluten-free options, such as the French toast with bacon and maple syrup, ensure inclusivity for all dietary needs. With its cozy ambiance and a well-curated selection of sweets, including homemade scones, The Cottage Cafe Bistro captures the essence of comfort dining. Many patrons, like Catriona Alison, appreciate how quickly it fills up, a testament to its popularity. Whether you’re looking for a leisurely meal or a quick takeaway, this cafe is bound to satisfy your cravings and keep you coming back for more.
Amenities and More
Accessibility
Has wheelchair-accessible car park
Has wheelchair-accessible entrance
Has wheelchair-accessible seating
Has wheelchair-accessible toilet
From the business
Identifies as women-owned
Service options
Has outdoor seating
Has no-contact delivery
Offers delivery
Offers takeaway
Serves dine-in
Highlights
Serves great coffee
Serves great dessert
Has great tea selection
Popular for
Popular for breakfast
Popular for lunch
Popular for dinner
Good for solo dining
Good for working on laptop
Offerings
Serves alcohol
Serves beer
Serves coffee
Has free water refills
Serves healthy options
Serves late-night food
Quick bite
Serves small plates
Serves spirits
Serves vegan dishes
Serves vegetarian dishes
Serves wine
Dining options
Serves breakfast
Serves brunch
Serves lunch
Serves dinner
Has catering
Serves dessert
Has seating
Amenities
Has toilet
Has Wi-Fi
Free Wi-Fi
Atmosphere
Casual
Cosy
Crowd
Family friendly
Good for groups
Popular with tourists
Planning
Accepts reservations
Payments
Accepts credit cards
Accepts debit cards
Accepts NFC mobile payments
Credit cards
Children
Good for kids
High chairs available
Has kids' menu
Parking
Free of charge street parking
Free parking lot
Plenty of parking
Pets
Dogs allowed
Dogs allowed outside
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Reviews For The Cottage Cafe Bistro
Duncan Mortimer
Jun 2,2025
A little treasure in between Port Glasgow and Greenock. Always friendly and consistent with their great food. They also have a local delivery service and a collection window for online or phoned orders.
Blanche Connaghan
May 12,2025
I have regular takeaways and sat in a few times, all the food I've had has been really lovely but today I had the weekly special Chicken Satay and youve surpassed yourselves it's Amazing you have to keep this on the menu PLEASE
Hannah grant
Mar 28,2025
Brilliant wee cafe! Really friendly staff and quick service. Food was lovely as well.
Lauren Alexandria
Mar 20,2025
Food was brilliant and wasn't too long a wait. Got seated really quickly and staff were all lovely. Will definitely be returning regularly now!
Catriona Alison
Feb 18,2025
Lovely lovely wee cafe! It got busy very quick and that speaks volumes. Staff are so friendly and have excellent customer service skills. The food was outstanding and it’s such a nice atmosphere in the cafe. Would highly recommend. Also! Has fab gluten free options! Was so happy to find gf French toast with bacon and maple syrup ...
Duncan Mortimer
Feb 15,2025
I found a little gem of a place to meet and eat here in Greenock. The staff all appear committed to giving you a good experience when visiting The Cottage. I had Tuna mayo baked potato and it came with a gorgeous salad. I would definitely recommend a stop here if passing through or visiting the James Watt Dock.
James Warren
Feb 8,2025
We saw this place a few times when passing on the bus to LARGS & decided to call in on Monday 27th June 2022. You enter round the back of the building & it's a nice area to behold with a few outdoor wooden tables & seats. The all day full breakfast was lovely even though the top area of my link sausage was a bit overdone but didn't spoil the taste & the tattie scone wasn't all soggy with grease. My chicken soup wasn't at all watery but could have been a bit warmer, but I gess with creme in it, it shouldn't be too hot anyway. They do good quality tasting Porellies ice cream BUT it ain't as good as the Esplanade cafe. That's best tasting ice cream for miles & miles around. PS. Watch out for the crack in the toilet for the disabled if u have to sit on the seat. Returned again on Friday 16th September 2022 with my friend & I had the Chicken soup BUT I don't think it had cream in it when I done my last review & there was none in it this time. I asked for it hot & it came that way BUT it had a slight greasy coating on top yet the soup tasted real good with bits of chickenin it & the slightest greasy coating on top would no doubt help lubricate my arthritic joints. My stake pie was very good & there were NO bits of tough or fat meat in it & there was a lovely tasty piece of puff pastry on top, there was plenty of thick gravity but a wee bit too strong tasting for me & the brussel sprouts weren't too bad either. I was a bit disappointed with the mashed tatties, they were a bit too dry & only luke warm. I was a wee bit disappointed that there was NO custard left to accompany my Carmel apple betty, but I got a choice of ice cream, skushie cream (aerosol) or pouring cream. I opted for the later. Still it was a most enjoyable afternoon out & so far the staff were easy to converse with & I was told that there was a new toilet seat fitted just after I last reported it being cracked
Chris Orr
Feb 7,2025
Brilliant experience, great food and great service. Have started a new young chef called Matthew, his food is first class!
Reviews For The Cottage Cafe Bistro