Bobbins Kilbarchan lunch review by Robert Blair

Our trusty team of Robert Blair and Paul Dickson take their taste buds to Bobbins in Kilbarchan to sample this beloved café One of the beautiful things about village living is that establishments can come to typify the spirit of the area. Rather than being ten a penny, the sparsity of options can allow... Read More

The Little Coffee Caravan Lochwinnoch lunch review

The Little Coffee Caravan may already be a firm favourite among the locals and passersby, but they’re only just getting started, as Robert and Paul find out… There’s something uniquely comforting about knowing that come rain or shine, there are places you go where the welcome will always be unmistakably friendly and your needs... Read More

The Rollin Pig – Renfrewshire’s award-winning street food

Harbouring one of the most robust and distinct menus in Renfrewshire, Suzanne Oswald heads to Johnstone’s street food phenomenon, The Rollin Pig, for an afternoon feast to remember. There’s no denying that Renfrewshire’s resurgence as a hotbed for culture and cuisine can be largely attributed to the lofty ambitions and creative zeal of its... Read More

Café Fairfull Paisley lunch review

Robert and Paul took a trip a trip to Café Fairfull in Paisley, a much loved fixture of the High Street that refuses to stand still. A lot can happen in the space of a decade and for Café Fairfull, this has most certainly been the case. Owned by Elaine Fairfull, whose family have been... Read More

Barnhill Farm Kitchen Inchinnan lunch review

Robert and Paul visit Barnhill Farm Kitchen, the newest addition to this Inchinnan-based gem When undertaking anything, passion and perseverance are critical if you hope to bring your vision to fruition. If you’ve ever paid a visit, you’ll be aware that this sort of verve and drive isn’t in short supply at Inchinnan’s Barnhill... Read More

Coffee Jam – Renfrew’s brilliant new café

Armed with high expectations and even larger appetites, the team head to Renfrew’s Coffee Jam for an incredibly tasty afternoon.   There’s something to be said for knowing your craft inside out. As when you do, your goals will be obtained at an even faster pace. In the case of Coffee Jam owner Jamie... Read More

Scoff & Patter in Dargavel lunch review

After seeing plenty of social media fanfare, Mill’s core team headed to Dargavel’s widely renowned eatery, Scoff & Patter, and they certainly weren’t disappointed.  Since opening its doors in October 2019, Scoff & Patter has wasted little time in ingratiating themselves into the hearts and stomachs of both nearby residents and those who’ve come... Read More

Bianco e Nero lunch review

After first visiting years ago, our editor Robert Blair was delighted to find out that Bianco e Nero has only gone from strength to strength.  Since opening it doors as the town’s regeneration was kicking into high gear, Bianco e Nero quickly asserted itself as one of the finest lunchtime eateries that Paisley has... Read More

Johnstone Coffee Co lunch review

With enthusiasm and expertise to spare, Robert and Paul are left bowled over by their lunch trip to Johnstone Coffee Co. When you think about what takes a locale and transforms it into an institution, there’s a persisting idea that tenure is the guiding principle. Yet for every rule, there are exceptions to justify... Read More

Lunch at Cairn

Amid a sea of glowing recommendations, Robert Blair heads to Kilmacolm to see what all the fuss is about. Believe the hype.  There are some places that instantly imbue you with positive energy as you cross the threshold. When striding into Kilmacolm’s fastest-rising eatery of Cairn, there’s an innate sense that some previously unidentifiable... Read More