GRO Coffee
Breakfast & Brunch
142 Harbour St, Irvine KA12 8PZ
Gro Coffee has fast become the place to go for indulgent brunches, gargantuan cakes and laid-back vibes in Ayrshire. Since opening its doors in 2015 with a cosy venue overlooking the harbour in Irvine, it’s offered visitors a comfy couch by the fire with a velvety hot chocolate when it’s cold or a seat in the sun with a fresh frozen smoothie when it’s hot. Visitors of all ages and their furry friends travel from near and far to enjoy outstanding food, big portions, organic coffee and insta ready photo opportunities by the dozen.
Not surprisingly Gro expanded in 2021, taking over a vast unit just off the Whitlett’s roundabout in Ayr. With easy access off the A77 it offers visitors more expansive premises (with play areas for the kids) where you’ll see multi-generational groups enjoying the welcoming and inclusive space which reflects the commitment to family and community which is at the heart of this business. Food really does bring people together here.
Gro prides itself on delivering food which exceeds expectations with ‘normal gets you nowhere’ being the moto. An on-site bakery and a team of chefs creating an extensive menu with inspired daily specials and dishes which can be personalised in countless ways means you’re assured a feed which is fresh, flavoursome and hand made just for you. From 9am – 4pm you can enjoy all day breakfasts and brunches and from 4pm – 9pm you can sit back and enjoy some casual dining with pizzas, burgers and a glass of something chilled.
Sustainability is key at Gro: coffee is organic and fairtrade certified, core ingredients such as butter, milk, flour and eggs are organic and there’s a growing number of plant-based options on the menu. No matter what you choose, you know you’re enjoying quality ingredients sourced with care. Choosing can be hard however, with everything from healthy fresh granola bowls to hearty full-on fry-ups there to tempt you. There are picture pretty pancake stacks, French toasts piled with all kinds of gooey gorgeousness (imagine slow melting Dulce de Leche, creamy Biscoff or thick, velvety pistachio cream) and eggs in every conceivable form from straight up scrambled on lightly toasted sourdough to the classic Benedicts with halloumi, Stornoway black pudding or smoked salmon. Whatever you choose you can make it your own with a long list of extras and sides. Brunches don’t get any better than this.
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