As the days get colder and the nights longer, now is a great time to get out there and explore some of Inverclyde and the surrounding area's best and cosiest coffee shops.

Whether you are a coffee aficionado or are looking for a simple brew, we have rounded up the top spots to help you find your new regular this autumn.

Here are six of the best cafes in and around Inverclyde with at least a 4.5 rating on Tripadvisor.

Best cafes to enjoy a coffee in and around Inverclyde

The Cove

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Location: 1 Cove Road, Gourock PA19 1RS Scotland

Tripadvisor rating: 4.5

Number of 'excellent' reviews: 257

Plan your visit via the Tripadvisor website.

Cafe Riva

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Location: Kip Marina, Inverkip PA16 0AW Scotland

Tripadvisor rating: 4.5

Number of 'excellent' reviews: 55

Plan your visit via the Tripadvisor website.

McCaskie's

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Location: 6 Shore Road Wemyss Bay PA18 6AR, Wemyss Bay PA18 6AR Scotland

Tripadvisor rating: 4

Number of 'excellent' reviews: 137

Plan your visit via the Tripadvisor website. 

Cairn

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Location: 1 Drumpellier Place, Kilmacolm PA13 4HE Scotland

Tripadvisor rating: 4.5

Number of 'excellent' reviews: 64

Plan your visit via the Tripadvisor website.

The Cottage Cafe Bistro

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Location: Cafe Bistro 18 Pottery Street, Greenock PA15 2UH Scotland

Tripadvisor rating: 4.5

Number of 'excellent' reviews: 35

Plan your visit via the Tripadvisor website.

The Garden Cafe

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Location: 46 Mearns Street Broomhill Gardens and Community Hub, Greenock PA15 4QD Scotland

Tripadvisor rating: 5

Number of 'excellent' reviews: 10

Plan your visit via the Tripadvisor website.