Highhouse Cafe

Highhouse Industrial Estate, Auchinleck, Cumnock KA18 2LL, United Kingdom
+44 7544 766450
$$$ Cafe , Breakfast restaurant
(88 Reviews)
Price Range £1–10

Highhouse Cafe sits quietly within the Highhouse Industrial Estate in Auchinleck, serving as a solid spot for those looking to grab a dependable breakfast or a quick, satisfying bite during the working day or weekend morning. It’s not your typical bustling city café—here, the atmosphere leans into a straightforward, no-frills approach where locals and estate workers come for food that hits the spot without fuss.

The setting suits anyone in need of a casual stop: whether you’re starting early and want a proper fry-up or popping in for something fresh and quick, this cafe keeps things simple but well done. The people behind the counter are known to be friendly and efficient, which makes it a reliable choice if you’re on a tight schedule but still want something homey and enjoyable.

Local feedback consistently points to fresh ingredients, especially when it comes to their fish—fresh, not frozen, which is a notable difference in the area. Comfort food like chips with cheese and curry sauce, plus options like a peri peri chicken wrap with a slightly toasted finish, show the menu balances classic café offerings with a bit of character and flavor. Portions and prices land somewhere comfortably affordable, making it easy to keep coming back without much second thought.

This café attracts a practical crowd—shift workers grabbing a quick lunch, local families stopping by for a casual meal, and anyone else who appreciates straightforward, well-executed food in a relaxed, unpretentious environment. It’s not the kind of place for lingering over a fancy coffee or a long sit-down, but it shines as a reliable spot for those mid-morning or midday hunger moments.

Best times to visit tend to be mid-morning through early afternoon when the team is geared up and the food is at its freshest. If you’re passing through Auchinleck and have a healthy appetite for something hearty and freshly prepared, Highhouse Cafe offers a humble, honest experience that fits nicely into the industrial estate’s rhythm and the community’s daily patterns.

Highlights
Great coffee
Popular for
Breakfast
Lunch
Solo dining
What they serve
Coffee
Quick bite
Best for
Breakfast
Brunch
Lunch
Dinner
Accessibility
Wheelchair-accessible car park
Wheelchair-accessible entrance
Wheelchair-accessible seating
Parking
Free of charge street parking

Openings Hours

Checking

Monday

Closed

Tuesday

08:00 AM - 02:30 PM

Wednesday

08:00 AM - 02:30 PM

Thursday

08:00 AM - 02:30 PM

,

04:30 PM - 09:30 PM

Friday

08:00 AM - 02:30 PM

,

04:30 PM - 09:30 PM

Saturday

08:00 AM - 01:30 PM

,

04:30 PM - 09:30 PM

Sunday

08:00 AM - 01:30 PM

,

04:30 PM - 08:30 PM

88 Reviews
Diane Macfarlane

01 Jan 2026

Love this place food always good, service also good for quick bite also fish is amazing

Alison Dunlop

07 Dec 2025

Excellent cafe offering delicious food that's why I keep returning.Great value for money.

William Frearson

01 Nov 2025

Really surprised was superb. Chips, cheese and curry were awesome with stringy mozzarella. The peri peri chicken wrap had a great taste to it and was slightly toasted which was a nice touch.

Penny Skoglund

29 Oct 2025

Beautiful little place x the people are lovely and the food is excellent x will be going more often x

A. A.

01 Oct 2025

Best chippie by far fresh fish only nothing frozen have to drive a long way to find something as good definitely not better

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