Pavilion Cafe

Having been recommended to try the fish and chips, my Dad and I walked here from Irvine (Kiltwalk training). Well it was worth the rain and wind. The place is absolutely spotless. The fish tea was delicious but above all the friendly greeting we received was a delight. I'll definitely revisit this wee gem.

The fish was mushy, felt a bit overcooked or reheated - my 4 year old said it was like fish fingers. When asked how our meal was, my lovely daughter made a ‘puke’ face and I politely explained the fish was ok but not as good as usual. The woman calls her coworker over ‘he says the fish wasn’t good’ and they start arguing and literally telling me the fish was good. Soooo rude it was funny. They could save time and just tell customers their food is good instead of asking what they think. Used the experience as a field trip exercise for the wean and explained the harsh truth that some people might ask what you think but they’ll fall to pieces if you don’t tell them what they want to hear - ignore them and always speak your truth I told her. She agreed. Next time we’ll try one of the other chippies in town.

Absolutely abysmal! Walked in and could hear 2 women bickering behind the counter over who had taken their last sausage! We stood patiently waiting and eventually the pair, Liz and Jennifer (the names have not been changed to protect their identities!) paused long enough and our order was taken. As we waited the argument continued between the pair and more customers entered the shop. About 10 minutes later my husband was summoned over, and the money was taken. Suddenly Jennifer realised a mistake had been made and the order was for the couple after us. Another 10 mins later, and watching the comings and goings of other customers we approach the counter and enquired as to the whereabouts of our order. This is met with a confused Liz, shrugging her shoulders and blaming Jennifer for not writing anything on the pad. By this time we’d had enough and demanded our money back! We won’t be back!!!!