# Caffe at the Shores, Alexandria — Reviews & Opening Hours > Caffe at the Shores — Cafe in Alexandria. Rated 3.5/5 from 192 Google reviews. Opening hours, location and directions. Source: https://staycation.co.uk/balloch/restaurants/caffe-at-the-shores (Staycation.co.uk). Cite the source page, not this text version. Cafe ££ 🐾 Dogs Welcome # Caffe at the Shores Ben Lomond Way, Balloch [View on Google Maps](https://maps.google.com/?cid=9104790517520743822&g_mp=Cidnb29nbGUubWFwcy5wbGFjZXMudjEuUGxhY2VzLlNlYXJjaFRleHQQAhgEIAA) Photo: [Google Maps](https://maps.google.com/) **In short:** Caffe at the Shores is a cafe in Balloch, rated 3.5 out of 5 from 192 Google reviews, with dogs welcome. 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 Caffe at the Shores Caffe at the Shores sits at Loch Lomond Shores in Balloch. It serves breakfast, brunch and lunch, alongside coffee, wine and desserts. Outdoor seating is available, and the cafe welcomes dogs, groups and families with children. Takeaway and dine-in options are offered. Reviewers note friendly staff and a clean interior. The kitchen produces nachos among other dishes. Some customers have reported service delays and disorganisation at busier times. ## Menu & facilities 🥐 Breakfast 🥞 Brunch 🥪 Lunch ☕ Coffee 🍷 Wine 🍰 Dessert menu 🌤️ Outdoor seating 🍴 Dine-in 🥡 Takeout ## Opening hours **Monday** 10:00 AM – 5:30 PM **Tuesday** 10:00 AM – 5:30 PM **Wednesday** 10:00 AM – 5:30 PM **Thursday** 10:00 AM – 5:30 PM **Friday** 10:00 AM – 5:30 PM **Saturday** 10:00 AM – 5:30 PM **Sunday** 10:00 AM – 5:30 PM ## What's nearby - Grape Tree Loch Lomond next door - SEA LIFE Loch Lomond Aquarium next door - Frasers 100m away - Loch Lomond Shores 150m away - Go Wild Loch Lomond 150m away Distances as the crow flies, via Google Guests consistently praise this cafe for its friendly service, delicious nachos, and spotlessly clean environment. Other reviews mention the service can be disorganized and slow. Summary via Google ## At a glance **Guest rating** 3.5 / 5 (192 reviews) **Price level** ££ **Dogs allowed** Yes **Good for children** Yes **Good for groups** Yes **Food hygiene rating** Pass **Destination** Balloch Food hygiene rating from the [Food Standards Agency](https://ratings.food.gov.uk/business/106588). [More restaurants in Balloch](https://staycation.co.uk/balloch/restaurants) ★ 3.5 (192 reviews) Typical price range (Google) £10 – £20 ### Quick Facts **Destination** Balloch **Plus Code** 9C8Q2C45+5H ### 🏨 Places to stay near Balloch Hotels, B&Bs and self-catering on Booking.com, with live prices. [Check availability →](https://www.anrdoezrs.net/click-101762279-15734754?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.booking.com%2Fsearchresults.en-gb.html%3Fss%3DBalloch%252C%2BUnited%2BKingdom) Affiliate link [Hotels →](https://staycation.co.uk/balloch/hotels) [Camping →](https://staycation.co.uk/balloch/camping) ## Quick answers ### What are the opening hours of Caffe at the Shores? Caffe at the Shores is open Mon–Sun 10am–5:30pm (from its Google listing; hours can change on bank holidays, so check before you go). ### Is Caffe at the Shores any good? Caffe at the Shores is rated 3.5 out of 5 from 192 Google reviews. ### Is Caffe at the Shores dog-friendly? Yes, dogs are allowed at Caffe at the Shores. ### Is Caffe at the Shores good for children? Yes, Caffe at the Shores is listed as good for children. ### Does Caffe at the Shores have outdoor seating? Yes, there is outdoor seating. ### Is Caffe at the Shores wheelchair accessible? Caffe at the Shores has a wheelchair-accessible entrance and an accessible toilet. ### Is there parking at Caffe at the Shores? Yes: free car park and free street parking. ## More near Caffe at the Shores ### Hotels & B&Bs nearby - [Glenfern Guest House ★ 4.5 · 0.3 mi](https://staycation.co.uk/balloch/hotels/glenfern-guest-house) - [Loch Lomond Hotel ★ 4.4 · 0.3 mi](https://staycation.co.uk/balloch/hotels/loch-lomond-hotel) - [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) - [Anchorage Guest House ★ 4.4 · 0.3 mi](https://staycation.co.uk/balloch/hotels/anchorage-guest-house) ### Holiday cottages nearby - [Duck Bay Cottage 2 1.0 mi](https://staycation.co.uk/west-dunbartonshire/cottages/duck-bay-cottage-2-uk43935) - [Duck Bay Cottages - Duck Bay Cottage 1 1.0 mi](https://staycation.co.uk/west-dunbartonshire/cottages/duck-bay-cottages-duck-bay-cottage-1-uk43934) - [Fernbank Lodge 1.0 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 · 0.8 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) - [Maid Of the Loch ★ 4.5 · 0.2 mi](https://staycation.co.uk/balloch/attractions/maid-of-the-loch) - [Loch Lomond Bird Of Prey Centre ★ 4.7 · 0.2 mi](https://staycation.co.uk/alexandria/attractions/loch-lomond-bird-of-prey-centre) - [SEA LIFE Loch Lomond ★ 4.5 · 0.3 mi](https://staycation.co.uk/alexandria/attractions/sea-life-loch-lomond)