The Gatehouse Coffee Roasters

paisley has a coffee scene that tends to reward the curious rather than the obvious tourist. the town's got character, and the specialty spots that stick around here tend to do so because the locals are genuinely discerning. the gatehouse coffee roasters on benn avenue is one of those places that sits comfortably at the centre of that loyalty, a roaster with a following that's hard-won and quietly fierce. if you're coming in expecting a transactional cup, you'll likely leave with something more considered than that. the regulars here don't show up out of habit alone. there's a specificity to what gatehouse does, an attention to the sourcing and roasting side of things, that you'll notice the moment your order lands in front of you on benn ave.