Artisan Roast

I was looking for a nice tea room to go with my wife and I'm very happy to have found the Cup and…read moreSaucer. The tea, sandwiches, scones, etc were great and the price was reasonable. The decor is charming and comfortable. I was there around teatime and they were doing a good business. The only negative was a couple of inconsiderate customers playing videos loudly on their phones. For the sake of other customers, perhaps the staff might have asked them to knock it off. I can also understand why they didn't. I was there in September 2021.

A chilly afternoon in the west end of Glasgow + tea-loving friend+ vintage crave= trip to the cup…read moreand saucer. The interior reminds me of my grandmas living room, and the teacups are pretty much copycats from those I collect at home (when is 22 tea cups ever too much?) Pal and I ordered two teapots: earl grey for me, apple crunch for her. We weren't hungry, but I wish we were cause the meringue and cream with berries sounds deelish!! Loved everything about this place; the welcoming and chatty owner with her retro hairdo, the 1940 s music in the background, the homy cosy feel, the cute china. Perfect for a comforting cuppa on a grey day. Will go back for more!

0.3 mi•Hillhead, Great Western Road, West End

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Papercup Coffee Company

4.5(71 reviews)

Probably like a 4.5 but rounding down because our drinks took 30 min to come out and only came…read morebecause we reminded them a couple times. The vibe is cute and was very crowded on a weekday morning! For food, we were happy with the breakfast burger and the stracciatella toast (pesto, strawberry, tomato, ricotta). The bread and other ingredients were really fresh. The smoothie and brownie was just ok Overall would recommend this spot if you're in the area!

Cool spot! I got the French toast and the chai latte. Did not disappoint--def add the grilled…read morebananas. Friendly and timely service!

0.6 mi•Finnieston, West End

Straciatella toast (tomato, pesto, strawberry, ricotta)

Cappuccino and blueberry smoothie

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Burger breakfast sandwich (sausage egg and halloumi)

The Steamie Coffee Roasters

4.4(31 reviews)

After walking by 15173637 times, finally I tried out the Steamie and I'm so glad I did. Staff was…read morelovely, interior cute and the food absolutely incredible. My friend and I both got the full breakfast (big yin) and they're fine to swap some things out you might not like (black pudding for a hashbrown? heck yes). The breakfast was massive and neither of us managed to eat it all but wow! so good!!! Will be back soon!

Out in Finnieston the other day when the heavens opened and the Steamie, open for just three days…read moreat that point, appeared through the sheet of water and looked like the perfect place to shelter with a coffee. Cosy, warm, lots of wood and cool lighting - and super friendly. Looks like an outpost of Artisan Roast - and apparently it is independent but AR is involved. If the aesthetic didn't give it away, the place stocks AR coffee, cakes and bread. Food is simple - alongside cakes they have bagels, toast, yogurt and granola and do sandwiches at lunch. They will be open later in the evening than some other places - I think he mentioned 6 or 7pm but can't remember which! I only had a cappuccino and a chat with the guy running the place but the service was warm and friendly and the coffee was excellent. Competition for the also excellent CC&T a block along and The Hidden Lane Cafe but a great addition to the local area.

0.6 mi•Finnieston, West End

Delicious Artisan Roast, ground to your specification.

Soaking up some sun

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Chai tea

The Hidden Lane Tearoom

4.4(71 reviews)

I was on a trip to the wonderful city of Glasgow from the US with my mom. We went to the quaint…read moreHidden Lane Tearoom our first day in to unwind and enjoy delicious treats. First you go down an alley, only to reveal a secret enclave of an antique store, corner shop, and the tearoom. The square itself is fun to explore and great for photos. Once we sat down in the charming tearoom, we were greeted by a friendly and accommodating server. We ordered the afternoon tea. There was a perfect balance of sweet and savory with yummy finger sandwiches and delectable scones with clotted cream and jam. This is a lovely afternoon tea spot for all ages!

Honestly I could rave about this place. I just love afternoon tea to begin with so there's that,…read morebut honestly I feel like the teas were just SO lovely. I had their house chai and their London fog, both of which were creamy and SO flavorful and served in the loveliest teapots. The finger sandwiches and cakes were also really good and I actually did leave full, as did my travel companions. The servers were friendly and checked in often, and the place itself was actually fairly big (had 2 floors and we sat in a corner on the second floor), but it had a quant feel. The cost per person was reasonable in my opinion at £16 per person for a mini pot of tea and selection of sandwiches and tea cakes. We really enjoyed our experience there and I would recommend it to anyone looking to have a lovely afternoon tea!

Selection of tea cakes and sandwiches on the left; tea pot with a cup of their London fog latte on the right :)

Late lunch with tea at the Hidden Lane Tearoom.

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Riverhill Coffee Bar

4.5(90 reviews)

1.3 mi•City Centre

This place has EXCELLENT coffee. I popped in about 20 minutes before closing and was met by a kind…read morestaff who made me a coffee without hesitation. It was a rainy day: drizzling : that consistency of rain that makes you feel a bit run down. I was met with the most delicious, warming coffee: a very smooth latte, that had such a lovely taste that there was no need for a drop of sugar. They were out of most of their pastries by the time I sat in--due to their popularity, I have no doubt. I chose one of their remaining items: a small cake that had a touch of lemon and a raspberry on top of a creamy frosting. It was delicious--a welcomed treat when I felt in need of a pick me up. I did not have a chance to test their food so am unable to comment. Do note however: This is a VERY small place. Cozy to be sure, but small and by no means for larger groups. It is ideal for the soloist and duos to come in and have a fairly quick coffee, cake, and food (I assume). This is NOT a place to study. There are no comfortable lounge chairs, chairs or tables. The seating is composed of stools that reside at two bars. It's kind of reminding me of Italian style cafes where you drink your espresso at the bar, across from the barista who just served it to you (though in Rome, they don't offer you stools even!). Given the level of their coffee and cake, I'll be back again soon.

We liked this place the first time that we went twice while we were in town. It's a small place…read morewith some indoor seating and some outside but bar style. There are no bathrooms which is a downfall but it was close enough to our hotel. I got the chorizo bagel both days I went and a latte. They have display cases of baked goods and sandwiches. When I ordered, the toasted it. It was filling and had a spicy kick in it. Very good! The bagel was crispy and good too!

0.6 mi•Byres Road, West End, Partick

Cappuccino with empire biscuit

Chorizo, egg bagel

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Chorizo, egg bagel

University Cafe

4.2(32 reviews)

First British breakfast for this American lol...Latte was banger tho. Very vintage inside which was…read morecool. Also has candy & ice cream

Lovely little traditional chipper very cozy and full of history only things that I would have…read morechanged is the vinegar they offer isn't malt also chips not the best the fish however was amazing

Bourdain Platter

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Bourdain Platter

Tantrum Doughnut

4.4(45 reviews)

0.5 mi•West End

My husband and I visited Glasgow this past year, and stumbled upon Tantrum. We had gotten there…read moreright at open, and the cashier was very kind, and all of the doughnuts looked incredible. I settled on a creme brulee doughnut, and it was absolutely delicious. If you're near a Tantrum, make it I priority to go early so you can have first dibs!

I usually love the crackled top of crème brulée but the crème brulée donut here was not great. The…read moretop was burnt and tasted acrid and bitter so I couldn't actually eat part of the donut. The dough itself is pretty fluffy but plain. I would've also liked way more of the vanilla custard! I've definitely had better, so I wouldn't recommend it, especially at £2.40 for the donut. Maybe it was an off day?

Crème brulée donut, £2.40

Mango Cheesecake Donut

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Creme brûlée doughnut and vanilla latte

Where The Monkey Sleeps

4.5(72 reviews)

1.0 mi•City Centre

Repeat customer here. Never had any problems and the coffee is quite good for a small shop that…read moredoes all of its business through take out.

Absolutely loved this place. Was conveniently located where my friends and I were staying in…read moreGlasgow in the financial district. The food was amazing (the Lox, Ladykiller, and eggs Benedict in particular) and the vanilla latte was the best I had in a long time. I would highly recommend this place to anyone staying in Glasgow.

0.5 mi•Byres Road, West End

Lox bagel and cappuccino

Photo from official website

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Photo from official website

Kember & Jones

4.3(56 reviews)

The food was excellent as always. Utterly delicious. Service is good though the queue can be a…read morelittle tiresome, but worth the wait. It's a great environment just to sit and enjoy a light brunch.

I'd have to say that this cafe is pretty much my favorite one while I lived in Glasgow. I…read morefrequented it almost once a week. Now that I'm back in America, I miss this place a lot! Glaswegians, your cafes have definitely spoiled me and I can't find anything that compares to this in the U.S. When you walk in, you automatically get this cozy and warm feeling. Try to get a seat in the upstairs dining area, because this is where you will feel the most warmth. I also like sitting in the bar stools by the window because I like looking outside at the rain. If you find yourself waiting for a table, just take that time to browse the pastries, savory foods laid out, and even their selection of cookbooks. Their selection of cake and tarts change daily, but if they have leftovers one day then they serve the leftovers the next day until they are gone, but a lot of the time their pastries sell out on the first day. Bonus to this is that your pastries are definitely fresh! But the pastries still taste good even if they are a day old. Trust me. My go-to pastries were the Belgian Chocolate Cake or the vanilla custard tarts. This cake has hazelnuts inside of it and is served with raspberries, chocolate bits, dusted with sugar on top. If you love chocolate, this cake is the way to go. The vanilla custard tarts reminded me of home (because I would get Egg Tarts at Chinese bakeries and this vanilla custard tart tasted just like a egg tart) The only difference is that the tart at Kember & Jones had flaky layers of crust, which made the tart even better. My go-to drinks are hot chocolate or the Moroccan Fresh Mint Tea. The hot chocolate is served with foam and little chocolate bits on top. The Mint tea is served in a clear glass, but it comes hot (which was weird because I didn't think you would serve hot drinks in a glass) but I understood why because it has a bunch of mint leaves in it that changes the color of the drink to a light tan. It's cute and if you have a sore throat, it will make you feel better. Other things that I have tried and loved were the Warm Waffle (because it was served with syrup and fresh fruit), the French Lemonade (It was pink lemonade with a little bit of sourness), and the macarons (They make different ones each week. Try all of them because they go fast! I have to say during Christmas time their Christmas pudding one tastes pretty good, too.) Last thing to note is that the staff is very nice. I never really feel pushed to leave. They are polite and attentive.

0.5 mi•Finnieston, West End

Macarons display looked beautiful

Taken from www.kemberandjones.co.uk

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I like this corner of the cafe!

Piece

4.5(30 reviews)

I don't even like sandwiches and I loved this place!! Happened to walk by when thinking about lunch…read moreand this was perfect. They had me when I saw a sandwich named after Ottolenghi! Yes! Sign me up! I tried that one and the beet sandwich- both were delicious. A great lunch size and very filling. Would definitely go here again and feel lucky to have stumbled upon them!

Fast service with a range of really delicious vegetarian options. If you like spice, get the veggie…read morebanh mi!