Catching up with an old friend over a cup of coffee and a delicious slice of cake is one of those small pleasures commonly enjoyed across Ayrshire thanks to the many cafes in the region.

But where are the best spots for a cup of Joe and a bite of your favourite sweet treat?

If you're stuck for places to go, these are a few cafes you can try out this weekend.

The best places in Ayrshire for a cup of coffee and a delicious slice of cake

Here are the best places in Ayrshire for a cup of coffee and a delicious slice of cake, according to ratings on Google Reviews.

They Bake

Location: 6 Newmarket St, Ayr KA7 1LP

Rating: 4.5/5 out of 11 reviews

One reviewer said: "Great baking, always tasty fantastic coffee at reasonable price."

The Cafe Victoria

Location: 110 High St, Ayr KA7 1PQ

Rating: 4.6/5 out of 43 reviews

One reviewer said: "What an amazing start of the day with coffee and cakes from this little café... Lovely staff indeed... 100% recommended."

Narture Sourdough Bakery

Location: 3 Cathcart St, Ayr KA7 1BJ

Rating: 4.8/5 out of 20 reviews

One reviewer said: "The best-roasted coffee in town, in my humble opinion. Sourdough bread and "pastries" are heavenly. Great ambience and lovely folks."

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Coffee & Cakes

Location: 53 Main St, Kilbirnie KA25 7BX

Rating: 5/5 out of 35 reviews

One reviewer said: "Great atmosphere, very good food and sensible prices."

The Coo Shed

Location: South Corton Farm, Ayr KA6 6BX

Rating: 4.7/5 out of 1.3k reviews

One reviewer said: "Discovered The Coo Shed during our trip to Ayr last April and so glad we did! Wonderful cafe with great food and the milk so good. Definitely worth a stop for anyone traveling in Ayrshire."