The awards, now in their sixth year, celebrate excellence in the café, bakery, and hospitality sector across Scotland, recognising businesses for quality food, coffee, service, and community spirit. Finalists from South Ayrshire have been named in a range of categories, reflecting the breadth of talent in the region. The Bothy Café in Auchincruive is nominated for Most Wanted Café of the Year, while The Honeybee and the Hare in Ayr is in the running for Neighbourhood Café of the Year. Beastie Brews in Ayr is listed for Best Coffee House, and Café 51, also in Ayr, is up for Best Coffee Shop. The Buck Tearoom in Maybole rounds out the South Ayrshire finalists with a nomination for Tearoom of the Year.