# Cafe Zest, Alexandria — Reviews & Opening Hours > Cafe Zest — Cafe in Alexandria. Rated 3.9/5 from 216 Google reviews. Opening hours, location and directions. Source: https://staycation.co.uk/balloch/restaurants/cafe-zest (Staycation.co.uk). Cite the source page, not this text version. Cafe £ # Cafe Zest Ben Lomond Way, Balloch [View on Google Maps](https://maps.google.com/?cid=16379096993844133155&g_mp=Cidnb29nbGUubWFwcy5wbGFjZXMudjEuUGxhY2VzLlNlYXJjaFRleHQQAhgEIAA) **In short:** Cafe Zest is a cafe in Balloch, rated 3.9 out of 5 from 216 Google reviews. Details checked 28 August 2026 · source: Google Places ## Good to know ### Parking - ✓Free car park - ✓Free street ### Accessibility - ✓Accessible parking - ✓Accessible entrance - ✓Accessible toilet - ✓Accessible seating ### Payment - ✓Credit cards - ✓Debit cards - ✓Contactless Details via Google — worth confirming with the restaurant before you travel, especially for access needs. ## About Cafe Zest Cafe Zest sits within Loch Lomond Shores on Ben Lomond Way. Breakfast, brunch and lunch are served, along with coffee and desserts. Vegetarian dishes are available, and there is a children's menu. The cafe has outdoor seating and operates on a dine-in and takeaway basis. It accommodates groups and families with children. Reviews are mixed, with some customers reporting good food quality and attentive service, while others have found the fare poor value. ## Menu & facilities For the current menu and prices, see [Cafe Zest's own website](https://lochlomondshores.com/eat/?utm_source=staycation.co.uk&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=restaurant-menu). 🥐 Breakfast 🥞 Brunch 🥪 Lunch ☕ Coffee 🍰 Dessert menu 🥦 Vegetarian options 🌤️ Outdoor seating 🍽️ Kids menu 🍴 Dine-in 🥡 Takeout ## Opening hours **Monday** 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM **Tuesday** 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM **Wednesday** 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM **Thursday** 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM **Friday** 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM **Saturday** 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM **Sunday** 10:00 AM – 4:30 PM ## What's nearby - Grape Tree Loch Lomond next door - Frasers next door - SEA LIFE Loch Lomond Aquarium next door - Go Wild Loch Lomond next door - Loch Lomond Shores 100m away Distances as the crow flies, via Google People say this cafe offers a good selection of food, including vegetarian options, and has friendly, attentive staff. Other reviews mention the food can be inedible and overpriced. Summary via Google ## At a glance **Guest rating** 3.9 / 5 (216 reviews) **Price level** £ **Good for children** Yes **Good for groups** Yes **Booking required** No **Food hygiene rating** Pass **Destination** Balloch Food hygiene rating from the [Food Standards Agency](https://ratings.food.gov.uk/business/462474). [More restaurants in Balloch](https://staycation.co.uk/balloch/restaurants) ★ 3.9 (216 reviews) Typical price range (Google) £1 – £10 [Visit official website](https://lochlomondshores.com/eat/?utm_source=staycation.co.uk&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=restaurant) [01389 751094](tel:01389751094) (please mention staycation.co.uk when calling) ### Quick Facts **Destination** Balloch **Plus Code** 9C8Q2C45+44 ### 🏨 Places to stay near Balloch Hotels, B&Bs and self-catering on Booking.com, with live prices. 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Cafe Zest has a wheelchair-accessible entrance and an accessible toilet. ### Is there parking at Cafe Zest? Yes: free car park and free street parking. ### How do I contact Cafe Zest? Call Cafe Zest on +44 1389 751094. ## More near Cafe Zest ### Hotels & B&Bs nearby - [Glenfern Guest House ★ 4.5 · 0.3 mi](https://staycation.co.uk/balloch/hotels/glenfern-guest-house) - [Queen of the Loch by Marstons Inns ★ 4.3 · 0.3 mi](https://staycation.co.uk/balloch/hotels/queen-of-the-loch-by-marstons-inns) - [Loch Lomond Hotel ★ 4.4 · 0.3 mi](https://staycation.co.uk/balloch/hotels/loch-lomond-hotel) - [Anchorage Guest House ★ 4.4 · 0.3 mi](https://staycation.co.uk/balloch/hotels/anchorage-guest-house) ### Holiday cottages nearby - [Duck Bay Cottage 2 0.9 mi](https://staycation.co.uk/west-dunbartonshire/cottages/duck-bay-cottage-2-uk43935) - [Duck Bay Cottages - Duck Bay Cottage 1 0.9 mi](https://staycation.co.uk/west-dunbartonshire/cottages/duck-bay-cottages-duck-bay-cottage-1-uk43934) - [Fernbank Lodge 1.1 mi](https://staycation.co.uk/west-dunbartonshire/cottages/fernbank-lodge-ukc7472) - [Blairhosh Cottage ★ 5.0 · 1.3 mi](https://staycation.co.uk/west-dunbartonshire/cottages/blairhosh-cottage-80087) ### Campsites nearby - [Lomond Woods Holiday Park ★ 4.5 · 0.3 mi](https://staycation.co.uk/glasgow/camping/lomond-woods-holiday-park) - [Lomond Woods Holiday Park ★ 4.5 · 0.3 mi](https://staycation.co.uk/argyll-bute/camping/lomond-woods-holiday-park) - [Stoneymollan Luxury Pods ★ 4.8 · 0.7 mi](https://staycation.co.uk/balloch/camping/stoneymollan-luxury-pods) - [Loch Lomond Castle Lodges ★ 4.7 · 1.7 mi](https://staycation.co.uk/loch-lomond/camping/loch-lomond-castle-lodges) ### Things to do nearby - [Loch Lomond Aquarium ★ 4.2 · next door](https://staycation.co.uk/balloch/attractions/loch-lomond-aquarium) - [Loch Lomond Bird Of Prey Centre ★ 4.7 · 0.1 mi](https://staycation.co.uk/alexandria/attractions/loch-lomond-bird-of-prey-centre) - [Maid Of the Loch ★ 4.5 · 0.2 mi](https://staycation.co.uk/balloch/attractions/maid-of-the-loch) - [SEA LIFE Loch Lomond ★ 4.5 · 0.3 mi](https://staycation.co.uk/alexandria/attractions/sea-life-loch-lomond)