Laura P.

First time visit to the Note this weekend, as we dropped in looking for a different vegetarian option and a quick bite to eat. Its not much to look at, and is fairly dark inside (although later I noted theres a brighter dining bit at the back), and has a somewhat eclectic mix of old wood furnishings and legs (yes I did say legs - mannequin legs with lights round them?). Anyway, this didn't put us off, and the staff were super laid-back, chilled and friendly as we ordered a few drinks and settled in a booth. There's a great selection of food to choose from, including smaller tapas style dishes like hummus and fritters and mains including veggie burgers, haggis and curries. I wanted to try something a bit different as a change to my usual veggie burger option but had read some reviews and wanted to try it, so I was happy when Mr H suggested we get a selection of stuff to share. We opted for the dhal lentils with flatbread, dressed house salad with chickpeas, beetroot and sesame seeds and the spicy veggie burger with chips. The veggie burger was one of the tastiest I've had, all crispy on the outside and full of flavour. Likewise, the dhal was delicious as was the salad which had a lovely dressing and lots of contrasting flavours. You can tell all the food is made from scratch and that they have a pretty good knowledge of how to cater for vegetarians. The food came really fast which was good as we were on a tight schedule. Best part was it was really cheap, the burger and chips were only £7 and the lentils £4! We were en route to the Yelp chocolate event, so skipped dessert (much to my dismay) but the Note is definitely on my return visit list.

Amber K.

I really enjoy the 13th note, it's somewhere I've popped into a few times for different reasons. I've went to see friends play in the downstairs venue space, which is great for an intimate gig. I've popped in for a drink if I've been in the area and I've been for food a few times. All the experiences have been pretty good! I really enjoy the food! Everything I've tasted has been yum, and there's so many more things I want to try. I love the spicy bean burger, it is my favourite. It's so hard not to order it every time. :) Last time I was there I tried the superfood salad, it was so tasty. Filled with so many things I love. The sweet potato was a particularly good addition. The fries are great, house salads fresh and delicious and I tried a bit of the aubergine parcels which were yum. It's a relaxed atmosphere, somewhere you could happily loose an afternoon. The staff are lovely although not the speediest. I'd definitely be back time and time again.

Briony C.

I popped in yesterday for a meal with friends - with the Games and Merchant City Festival converging in this area there was no surprise it was pretty busy in the Note. Thankfully we got a table ok and the wait for the bar wasn't long - although the wait for food was. We were warned when we ordered though, so that was fine. I ordered the Sri Lankan curry with a side of chips. After around 45 minutes the food emerged (my belly was cheering). I'd ordered the curry because it was described as aubergine, cauliflower, mushroom and peas but three of these ingredients weren't to be seen and instead had zucchini in it and lots of cauliflower. That was a little disappointing as I love aubergine, mushroom and pea so instead I was stuck with two pretty mediocre vegetables. If I'd be warned in advance I'd have changed my order but they probably didn't have time to let me know. That being said, I did enjoy the flavours and thought it was a good sized portion. The chips were also pretty nice. All up though, if I visited the Note again when it was this busy I'd definitely head somewhere else.

William G.

After seeking vegetarian food recommendations on the Yelp Glasgow talk board, I ate here twice during my recent stay in the west of Scotland and came away satisfied on both occasions. On my first visit, I had the daily special from the board which was tomato cannellini brodo with eggplant parmagiana. See my photos - this was a thick soup of tomato and beans with a stack of grilled eggplant topped with fresh rocket in the middle and served with a side of garlic bread. This was fairly priced at £6.75, and I loved the thought that the chef of a vegetarian café-bar would push the boat out to attempt this sort of dish - and very successfully too, I might add! Second visit was with mother, when we both went for the half pizza and chips with two toppings - extra cheese and rocket on both, please! I also had the beetroot soup of the day. (See photos of pizza and soup.) All very nice! I personally found the guy who served me both times to be great, and just the type of person to cover all the bases from manning a bar to taking food orders in this sort of vegetarian establishment. In the bar area, the near-full length windows make for a nicely daylighted space, and there is copious café seating around the performance stage for when the crowds arrive. I've looked in on but have yet to dine in Mono across the road. Both 13th Note and Mono have a relaxed ambience. 13th is probably just that bit more relaxed again, with studenty/dive bar décor, but definitely not an actual dive, with the downstairs toilet problem mentioned by other reviewers seeming to be a thing of the past and general hygiene of tables etc not a problem. Mono is definitely a wee bit more stylish in a modern Scandanavian way with various earnestly arty things going on in rooms off the main area. But I think I would look in on both places if I lived locally. Also, there are some nice galleries nearby, including various things in that building on Trongate which the council revamped.

Steven B.

Another Vegan joint, another place where all I can eat is chips. Sigh. It has a decent free wifi connection and a really good bar. The real appeal is the live music downstairs and all that comes with that scene. A good music venue and a good place to have a few beers before you head out to a gig, whether or not it is downstairs. Not good if you want a burger.

Aviva J.

Very delicious. Split a spicy veggie burger, haggis, and BLT - enjoyed all of them. I found the haggis to be different from other vegetarian haggis - and different in a good way - the taste is wonderful. Atmosphere is chill and laid back, full bar and comfy booths to sit in. Good place to meet up with friends, as well as a good place to work (have wifi, big tables, and lots of space). We came with a big group and the staff was super nice and accommodating. Also they allow dogs! Overall, great spot.

Rob K.

Thought it was time to give my last review an update. So: Things I love about the Note : The staff - always friendly and willing to blether while they are working. And they'll answer any questions you have about the veg/vegan aspect here. The food - all food here is vegetarian (mainly vegan, too). The spicy veg burger is awesome, as are the falafels and fries. The music - in the main bar, there's always music on. At the weekend this tends to be rock & metal, but during the week veers more towards Daft Punk styles. The gig space downstairs always has gigs at the weekend - some of which are so loud you feel the floor vibrate upstairs! Can't wait to go to another gig there soon - Debs M, I'm talking to you! The Note always has a great atmosphere and is generally just a great place to go hang out. Things I don't like : The toilets need a refurb. I love coming here, so much so that even the loos don't make this review drop a star!

Lucy B.

Wow! The menu at 13th Note has changed a LOT since I last visited, and I can't wait to go back. I was hugely impressed. I also can't believe I've never reviewed it - what's wrong with me! The 13th Note deserves high praise. The surroundings seem to have changed too - I remember the 13th Note as a slightly ramshackle, mis-matched and sticky table place, with fairly bogging toilets. NOT ANY MORE! The dining area at the back has been decked out in a lovely relaxing shade of green, and the art (for sale) makes for interesting things to look at. And with all the natural light coming in from the massive side windows, it really is a relaxing place to stop and have a breather. I'd say their menu is extensive, with many delicious dishes to choose from, and everything is very clearly marked to indicate dietary requirements or allergies. This includes the extensive wine and beer menu - all marked to indicate whether it is vegan or not (and a very pleasing amount is). It was about 130pm ish, and as I hadn't had breakfast or lunch, I was feeling in need of serious sustenance. There were so many things that I fancied, that rather than order a starter and a main, I ordered three plates from the starters/sides/snacks pages of the menu. The Mushroom Crostini was just amazing. Drizzled with truffle oil and served on good fluffy toast and a bed of rocket, I absolutely loved it. I could eat it every day. I also had the Lebanese Potato Harra, which came with a warm and soft flatbread. I also had The Note Salad - a substantial side, with carrot, beetroot, red onion, cucumber, chickpeas and toasted seeds. In an inspired moved, I stuffed some of it into the flatbread, as I do like a warmed salad, and had the rest with the potato harra - it made for a delicious combination. Fair to say, after that lot, I won't be needing much dinner either! I was served by two different people, both really pleasant and chatty. One of them mentioned that there is a new head chef, and I'd say they're onto a winner with him. I really appreciated seeing so many healthy, vegetable based dishes to choose from, and I am going to be very happy working my way through this menu.

Debbie B.

After a week of Christmas dinners my mate fancied something a bit different and healthier, so I suggested the Note, as its colloquially known. I'd been checking out the menu before we went and had my eye on the Sri Lankan curry and Tom Yum noodles. Luckily, it wasn't mobbed for 6pm in a Saturday night and we were seated in a cosy booth straight away. Beer wise they have a good range of craft beers, which are fairly reasonable pennies wise. We couldn't justify £14 for a bottle of wine when we could pay half of that just up the road at Bar Home, so opted for a beer for myself, and a JD and coke for my friend. We shared the sweet potato fritters to start and even though we only waited about 20 minutes for our mains we were both ravenous, and getting a bit angsty. Luckily the old, I'm going to the toilet trick worked, for as soon as my mate left the table the food arrived! At the last minute, with the assurance that no bean sprout would touch my plate, I plumped for the noodles, while my friend chose the falafel burger. I confess that while I was awaiting her return I did pinch one of her amazing looking chips, and I regret nothing. Except ordering the noodles. As promised, there was not a bean sprout in site, but the noodles were the large, fat wormy looking kind, and that put me off a little. The veg wasn't so much shredded as thinly sliced, and the sauce, although tasty, was a bit excessive. The smoked tofu through it was amazing. My friend was thoroughly impressed by her falafel, and since she talked it up so much I had to take her up on her offer of a taste. It was nice and moist, as falafel can run the risk of being overly dry, but all I could taste was lemongrass, and although I love that flavour I felt it was a bit overpowering. When we were leaving we were given the wrong bill so asked the waitress for ours, which we soon kicked ourselves for as theirs was four quid cheaper! She brought out he correct one, but given the previous mistake I made a quick check to see that all was rig, and I'd been charged £4.20 for a pint when I'd bought a bottle priced £3.60 on the menu. Again, I pointed it out the the waitress, who updated out bill. To a £3.80 bottle. Even though I'd shown her on the menu what I'd ordered. I could be hooped quibbling over 20p, even though I didn't think it should be that difficult to get it right, so we just settled up and headed on up the road for cheap vino. All in all, I wouldn't really choose to go there for a meal unless someone was making me, or I was in town with the dog (one of the few places in the centre that's dog friendly), since I didn't really enjoy the main that much, and for the rest of the night, neither did my tummy! I might pick and mix the starters, but since the only other thing I liked the look of was the curry, which I hesitated in ordering after Briony's review, I don't think I'd be that spoiled for choice.

Richard M.

We popped in on a sunny Sunday after a traumatising trip to Slaters. Another belt hole? There must be a reason for this... The menu is great, even for those who don't really go for veggie food there is going to be something that will appeal. I ordered the spicy veggie burger (which wasn't very spicy, if I am honest) and Gem opted for small plates of humus, Sweet Potato Fritters and the Daal. Yeah, we over-ordered, which is now more of an expectation than a mistake, but despite this still managed to hoover the lot. This probably explains the expanding waistline. The staff were really friendly and accommodating, music not too intrusive and the general feel of the place is very welcoming. It is also worth noting that they have a great selection of beer and cocktails, as well as a good jukebox, so its always worth popping in if you are out in the city. A little off the beaten track, but definitely worth it.

Gavin M.

I've never understood the link between mung beans and musicians but like most of the places in town that do decent gigs and play good music you've not heard a million times before, meat and dairy products are strictly off the menu at 13th Note. I understand that many vegans choose to do it for health reasons, but sometimes I wish they'd just have a cheeseburger and get over themselves. Lack of carnivorous options aside, the 13th note is a buzzing little indie bar that's been going for years. It seems to be considered a bit down the pecking order behind Mono and Stereo but sometimes I prefer the more pubby ambience that this venue has. It's a solid option for a few drinks in town and there's a decent chance of there being a worthwhile gig on downstairs.

Maureen M.

I am a huge fan of The 13th Note. Not just because I am a vegetarian and am spoiled for choice with the all vegan menu, but because it is a great place to wile away a few hours with a drink in hand and to catch a gig in its downstairs venue which isn't much bigger than a shoebox, resulting in a brilliant atmosphere. My only complaints pick on the jukebox, which could do with a few more albums in my opinion, and the service, which is patchy at times.

Rebecca D.

I recently had a couple of guests staying with me in Glasgow, both of whom are vegetarian (well... one's pesci but we won't hold it against him) and one of whom is lactose intolerant. They threw down a challenge, "if Glasgow's so great take us for an awesome vegetarian brunch. Also, please make it somewhere 'edgy' because we're massive hipsters." God love 'em. Ok, so challenge accepted because I've been meaning to try the 13th Note for ages. A quick scan of the menu online confirmed that everything was vegetarian, much of it was vegan and they had three brunch options not including some of their main menu which would definitely have been brunchable. We arived, got comfy in a nice booth by the window and scanned the menu. Although the breakfast tali sounded amazing (and I definitely want to go back for it) we were all starving so opted for the full veggie breakfast. The cafe definitely ticks the 'edgy' box, there's unusual art scattered about the place and gig listings for the music venue downstairs. It's dog friendly and they offer free dog treats for your canine friends, so there were a few folk in with their pets. Soon the food was ready and we tucked in. The veggie breakfast involves veggie sausage, amazing home made baked beans, veggie bacon, toast, potato scone, hash browns, tomatoes and garlic mushrooms. When ours were brought over the tomatoes and mushrooms were missing but we didn't even notice until five minutes later when they were brought over with an appology - apparently the chef forgot them. Nice that they noticed before we did. The place has a really great, friendly atmosphere and the food was really good too. My veggie hipster guests were as impressed as I was. I definitely need to get back here in the evening at some point for a pint and some live music.