With today officially International Coffee Day [October 1] we put together a list of some of the best places across Ayrshire to enjoy the perfect cup of coffee.

Cavani's West End Café- Saltcoats

This traditional café in Saltcoats is the ideal place to go for great coffee, friendly chat as well as food with Ice cream is made on the premises.

Based on Hamilton Street, Cavani's West End Café was founded in 1902 by Giovanni Cavani, the present owners grandfather.

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Gro Coffee - Irvine

From comfy big couches and armchairs to even the later opening hours, Gro Coffee has an emphasis on ethical, organic and top quality. The shop aims to take the simple and do it very well - and it's also dog friendly.

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Kawiarnia Coffee House - Ayr

This dog-friendly cafe situated in Newmarket Street offers amazing coffees and a top quality service from the team - who will be keen to fuss over your furry friend whether sat inside or out.

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Café Palazzo - Ardrossan

This cafe on based on Ardrossan's Glasgow Street is the perfect place to get your morning caffeine fix - with the outlet also well-regarded for its pizza, ice cream and fish and chips offerings.

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Poet’s Corner - Alloway
This charming café in the heart of Alloway is family-friendly and well-loved.

With Burns’ Cottage and Burns’ Heritage Museum and Visitors Centre nearby, this small café caters for tourists and residents alike but does not compromise on authenticity, atmosphere or heart to provide great service and excellent quality produce to whoever comes through its door.

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Da Vinci's Café - Cumnock

Da Vinci's Café at Knockroon is open seven days a week serving up top quality coffee with a range of delicious home made cakes and light bites.

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Small Talk Coffee and Gift Shop - Irvine

Based along the town's spectacular harbourside the much-loved Small Talk cafe offers a perfect place to perk yourself up after a walk. And also ideal for getting a lovely gift for a special someone.

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The Coffee Press - Kilmarnock
The options are endless for great coffee when it comes to this coffee shop situated in Kilmarnock’s Bank Place.

Available to sit in or takeaway The Coffee Press also uses Mossgiel Family Farm milk in all its coffees and even stocks bottles for caffiene lovers to use in their home brew. 

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