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Port Cafe Opens

by Bob Asher 23 Sep 2009

The Port Cafe opened its doors for the first time on Tuesday 22nd of September.

Run by Ally and Janet Maxwell, the cafe will be open from 8 AM to 6 PM daily, serving breakfasts, hot and cold filled rolls, soups, toasties and a selection of light meals including gammon steak, fish and chips and beefburgers all at competitive prices. You can also enjoy tea and coffee along with a selection of cakes and biscuits.

The Port Cafe can be found at 31 Marine Road, Port Bannatyne, next to the Anchor Tavern.

Make sure you pop along and enjoy the friendly atmosphere and tranquil view.


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24 Sep 2009 | 9:17:41

Kaz Molloy says

Good luck to Janet & Ally!!

24 Sep 2009 | 11:08:50

Mark Connelly says

Well done!

24 Sep 2009 | 10:32:32

Gordon Allison says

All the best, hope to be over October!

24 Sep 2009 | 11:06:31

David Kilpatrick says

Good luck you pair. Remember Ally it's all male chefs that run the best kitchens.

see ya

26 Sep 2009 | 7:40:49

Hugh Crawford says

All the best to the both of you and don't be eating all the pies yourself Ally.

28 Sep 2009 | 9:39:07

Des Swan says

Good luck Ally & Mrs Ally. Remember Ally delegating is the best part of work.

30 Sep 2009 | 10:25:27

Patrick O'Sullivan says

Good Luck, It's great to see the Port expanding. Pat & Janet, the Post Office P.B.

5 Oct 2009 | 12:48:19

Site Admin says

Elizabeth Louden says:
My husband and I tried out the "Chefs Special Breakfast" and it was delicious, not only are the prices excellent value but the service was top class.

14 Oct 2009 | 12:03:40

maretta allison says

Really enjoyed our lunch the other day. Good atmosphere very friendly service and great value for money. Great to see the cafe busy again - all the best for the future Ally and Janet - we'll certainly be back!!
Maretta Allison

18 Oct 2009 | 10:09:03

Maria Bird says

Visited the cafe a couple of times during our October stay. Great to see the cafe busy again. Food excellent, first class cheery service. Good luck to Janet and Ally. Maria Bird (Gordon's sister-in-law).

23 Oct 2009 | 5:41:13

Lorraine Mundy says

Love the fish and chips really good service best of luck to you both.

3 Nov 2009 | 10:02:55

Gordon Allison says

"WELL" done Ally and Janet both very good hosts, it is great to see a couple who know how to treat customers properly, I am sure with your attitude and excellent food you will continue to do "WELL".

10 Nov 2009 | 8:02:25

michelle craig says

We will be over this week-end and once again looking forward to our breakfast which you do so well....mind and let us know if you decide to do an evening function, we would like to fit this in sometime, good luck......frank and michelle

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