What a gem! Absolutely beautiful pastries and breads. I made the mistake of having my cappuccino before ordering and when I looked around every chocolate croissant was gone! Perfect location for people watching- right on the corner of bank and great western with plenty of light. Award winning across UK bakeries- do not miss! GBBO worthy! read more

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I think about this focaccia every day since I've had it. No joke. There was a line out the door and it was every bit worth the wait. Such an amazing gem near the University of Glasgow! read more

My ideal rating would have been 3.5. This is a lovely little place, and the quality is superb. Unfortunately I went in at 5pm so there was very little left, they close at 6pm. I guess for me, the reason they lost the star was due to not offering Chai. Obviously it's different from place to place, but even just getting a bottle of chai syrup would be enough. The cookie was delicious, and there is a nice atmosphere to the place, I especially loved the fresh flowers at the table. The hot chocolate was in many ways amazing, but for me it was just too rich. I'll maybe try a bit earlier in the day next time :) read more

Cottonrake - Hot chocolate and a marshmallow - Bakeries Near Me - Glasgow, GLG

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I was in the vicinity and looking for a fresh baked treat and a hot drink, and Cottonrake did not disappoint. My wife and I shared a chocolate tart and a scone (with clotted cream and jam). I almost always tend to favour chocolate over anything and today was no different. I ordered a breakfast tea and I'm happy to report that it was loose tea, and it was also served at a good strength. (I can't figure out why so many other places serve loose tea so weak, except that they have no real idea how much to put in). Since everything is baked fresh that day the section was a bit limited later in the afternoon, so I'm looking forward to trying it out earlier in the day.... but I have no doubts that I whatever I order is going to taste amazing. read more

Cottonrake - Bakeries Near Me - Glasgow, GLG

Hi everyone, my name is Craig and I'm addicted to tarts. My introduction to Cottonrake was only a couple of days ago when my wife kindly brought home some tarts and a black pudding sausage roll but now I'm hooked! Yesterday my wife, recognising the withdrawal symptoms, brought some more of their delicious goodies home including a slice of carrot cake and a white chocolate and raspberry tart. I'll start with the carrot cake - wonderfully moist and full of flavour. It was light enough to be filling but not so much that I couldn't tackle the tart! Where do I start with the tart... Light, thin shortcrust pastry filled with a smooth, glossy white chocolate ganache and topped with a quenelle of cream and solitary raspberry. At first I was confused, does one raspberry on top really count? Not dwelling on my thoughts too much I took a bite and wow! The pastry flaked away, the ganache was perfect and in the centre was a sharp raspberry compote. Now it all makes sense! If desserts were heroin, Cottonrake would be my dealer. read more

Cottonrake - Carrot cake. - Bakeries Near Me - Glasgow, GLG

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The cakes range from soft and gooey delicious Double Chocolate Cookies to the moreish White Chocolate and Raspberry tart (which is one of the nicest things I have ever eaten). Every cake I have had from here has been exceptional. My one negative might be that there isn't a massive selection of cakes, but what they do have is incredible. They also do a selection of breads, which I have only tried once and wasn't a big fan of. It is worth noting that I am not a massive fan of artisan breads anyway so don't let my judgement put you off. Well worth a special visit to pick up a treat. read more

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I have a shocking confession to make. You might not even believe me. But it's true... I don't like cake. Or baked goods. Or dessert. Sweets are wasted on me. I'm just not a fan of most desserts (except for anything choc mint). Now, this is pretty embarrassing - I mean, I consider myself a food lover and yet, I avoid getting dessert 9 times out of 10. Cottonrake has always been on my "to visit" radar but as I'm not that fussed on dessert, I just never made it along for a proper visit. Until yesterday, that is. I was meeting fellow Aussie Hayley A for an afternoon cake session and managed to grab a newly-vacated seat. This place doesn't have much seating and is nearly always full, so I'd even walked down to the new Tapa to see if they had seats. When Hayley arrived we ordered cakes and tea at the counter - like she said, in the afternoon they're going to be running low on stuff so you need to get in early if you want full cabinets! I had the cherry tart and a peppermint tea which was just under £5. Tasty tart and delicious tea. One of the staff even asked if we were cold and if we wanted the door closed (perhaps noticing the Aussie accents!) which I thought was nice. While I'm not totally sure I would head back here regularly to sit in (read: no customer toilet) I will definitely be paying their savory baked goods a proper visit shortly. read more

Cottonrake - Cherry tart - Bakeries Near Me - Glasgow, GLG

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I've been meaning to write a review about Cottonrake ever since I discovered it back when it was situated in Partick. A tiny little artisan bakery with stunning produce, it's no wonder they branched out! The bakery is now situated on busy Great Western Road and is at least twice the size of their original store - a testament to their growth over the past year. The new store has a sit in option which would have been impossible in Partick, and I decided to pop in to see how the new store was faring. Their cabinet was filled with the usual gorgeous looking treats I expected from Cottonrake and I decided to sit in and enjoy! I ordered a pork shoulder sausage roll and a chocolate and raspberry tart - it was Saturday after all, only fair to treat myself! I went to pay and was, to be honest, a little shocked by the price. I knew that the items were a bit more expensive than your average Greggs but I discovered there was a 30p charge for every item if you choose to sit in. This added an extra £1.20 to the cost for my partner and I - a little steep, perhaps? Nevertheless, we sat down to enjoy our delicious looking treats, starting with the sausage roll. The pastry was perfect, crisp and golden brown and sprinkled with herbs. The meat inside was flavoursome but alas, a little bit dry. I got to try a bit of the pork shoulder and black pudding sausage roll which actually I ended up prefering. It had much more flavour and a gorgeous colour to it. What I was really looking forward to though was my stunning chocolate and raspberry tart and it did not disappoint. The little meringue peaks on top were a fluffy marshmallow texture, the chocolate filling was perfectly rich, and then underneath, a layer of raspberry coulis to cut through all that thick chocolate. It was heavenly, and honestly, I could have eaten one double the size. Everything in that bakery was calling for me to try it, buy it, take it home. Their selection of freshly baked breads looked wonderful, and their brownies made me salivate. I would definitely recommend trying Cottonrake but I would advise you to take away. Don't pay 30p per item extra to sit in a slightly cramped space - although this was due to the fact that it was a Saturday morning and people were rushing in to buy bread and other treats. If you want great quality baking, then Cottonrake is certainly worth a visit, but be prepared to pay for that quality, which frankly, seems only fair. I'll be saving up my pennies before my next trip back! read more

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Wow! I decided I was going to be a lovely wife and stop in for some baked yummies for the hubby on the way home yesterday. Cottonrake was nearby AND recommended. Perfect. It's fairly small and it was busy so I waited patiently by the door on my turn, and when it eventually came I was a little overwhelmed by the array of cakes, pastries and breads in front of me! I opted for the pear tart, the black pudding sausage roll and on recommendation of the lovely girl who served me, the dark chocolate tart (although she vouched for everything they sell obviously). Off I went to get the Subway, then the train, the whole time my little box of goodies whispering "go on, eat me before you get home". My willpower won out though and I made it home, all three items in tact. We were on our way out again as soon as we got in so opted to split the black pudding sausage roll to keep us going. YUM! Crispy flaky pastry with what felt like a hundred delicate layers, coated with roasted rosemary to give it even more depth of flavour. The black pudding itself didn't dry out a bit. I'm one big fusspot when it comes to black pudding and it ticked all of the boxes for me. After that I coaxed hubby into sharing the tarts with me so we split them later in the evening. That dark chocolate tart may look dense, but the ganache filling was surprising light. It had no bitterness and that little quinell of cream and pistachios really cut through the strong chocolate flavour beautifully. The pear tart was my favourite. Probably one of my favourite pastries I've ever tried if I'm being honest. Crumbly pastry, with a little sweet jammy layer at the bottom, delicately moist and light frangipane in the middle and topped with a soft, juicy caramelised pear and loads of tasty almonds. What's not to love about this? Cottonrake is seriously impressive. Hubby almost took the VERY long way home yesterday to sample some more of their tarts and even though I'm not much of a sweet tooth I totally condone this behaviour and can't wait to try more! read more

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Cottonrake has been on my list of places to check out for ages, finally today the parking and time Gods conspired to make it possible. Great Western Road is rapidly becoming Glasgow's coffee quarter and Cottonrake holds it's own with an americano with a head like a pint of Guinness. The coffee was strong and tasty with no over roasted bitterness. But lets face it I didn't visit Cottonrake for the coffee, they could have served me nescafe and I probably would have forgiven them. I took ages to choose what to eat. The lemon meringue tart, carrot and walnut cake, dark chocolate tart, almond croissant and treacle tart all looked absolutely amazing and if I wasn't attempting to convince myself that I am low carbing I would have taken one of each home. As I am trying not to use Peppa Pig as a dieting mentor I decided to be reasonably sensible and have a cinnamon bun. When I say reasonably sensible I of course mean that the cinnamon buns were huge, sticky looking and I like to pretend I would fit right in in a scandi-thriller with my penchant for strong coffee and cinnamon flavoured pastries. It was spectacularly good and the perfect choice for morning coffee. G came with me and as per usual he straight away decided on a scone, bless him and his predictiveness! He was impressed with the generous size but got cross with the too hard butter. Being a scone aficionado this is an aft repeated gripe, cold butter ruins a beautifully soft scone and destroys the structural integrity - can you tell that I hear this a lot? I did manage to beg for a taste and regardless of his moaning about the butter it was a tasty scone and I'm pretty sure that the delicious raspberry jam was homemade. There isn't much seating and despite the brilliant people watching potential I can't see myself rushing back to sit in and while away the hours with a long luxurious coffee break. It's just too cramped to be anything more than a quick pit stop. But in terms of a cake cabinet I've never been as stuck for what to choose and now I just need to work out when I can get back to try something else... read more

Cottonrake - Plain scone and cinnamon roll. Both absolutely spectacularly good - Bakeries Near Me - Glasgow, GLG

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Fancy heading to the new Cottonrake Bakery Cafe on Great Western Road for dessert and a pot of tea asked the Inspired One? Heck yes I repliedI! It took us a while to choose a cake as everything looked SO good. There were savouries to be had too, including warm pastries and bruschetta, but we had just eaten lunch so had to pass on those. Service was warm and friendly though the room was a little on the chilly side so we kept our coats on. Perched on stools and watching the world go by we made satisfactory noises as a pear frangipan and fresh fruit tartlet were enjoyed and shared. Good to see real leaf tea being used in the cute little teapots. For budgetary guidance, two cakes and two pots of tea came in at just over £9. Quality patisserie comes at a price. read more

Cottonrake - pear and frangipan cake. moist loveliness. - Bakeries Near Me - Glasgow, GLG

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My first visit to Cottonrake (I know!) and I'll definitely be back. Wandering round the area I was in need of something to keep me going, and as it was early there were seats available so I popped in. First things first, this is not a big place. I'd imagine the bulk of their revenue comes from takeaway but that's no bad thing. I ordered my flat white and a blueberry frangipane tart and sat down. A few moments later I turned in my seat and reached over to take my coffee and tart - yup it's that small. The coffee was good, a solid blend and a good temperature, but oh my days the tart was delicious! They bake everything from scratch and it shows. A fresh pastry, a wonderfully moist frangipane, with little bursts of blueberry with every mouthful, so so good. I didn't linger long, it's not that kind of place, but I will definitely be stopping in next time I pass. Cake heaven! read more

Cottonrake - Blueberry Frangipane tart of deliciousness!! - Bakeries Near Me - Glasgow, GLG

Great Western Road has long been needing a bakery and Cottonrake has answered that call! They make everything from scratch from black pudding and sausage rolls to bread and dark chocolate tarts. Everytime I have been in the staff have been really friendly and it has been always been so busy that I've only ever taken away and never sat in (They do however have only about 8 seats). It is definitely worth a visit for one their white chocolate tarts but I would recommend getting there early as they tend to run out of delicious goodies into the afternoon. On a bonus point they also open on a Sunday! read more

Cottonrake - Pork shoulder sausage roll - Bakeries Near Me - Glasgow, GLG

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So Friday afternoon probably isn't the best time to visit Cottonrake, but we were in need of a post-exam treat and decided to pay them a visit. It was strikingly empty inside and for a second I thought they might actually be closing already, cause I was fully expecting to be fighting for a seat there, judging from its outstanding reputation. But as I soon found out, the sole reason was that, in fact, there was not much left to be consumed/bought with only a couple solitary tarts left on offer. Now I've come there with the aim of trying one of their famous tarts and hot chocolate, so I didn't mind the limited choice of goodies much, altough I was slightly disappointed when I learnt they've run out of hot chocolate. But did the white chocolate tart make up for it? Hell yes. So rich and utterly delightful, it was all I've hoped for it to be. The raspberry on top tasted like one you've just picked in a forrest and mmm who doesn't love cream. I've left satisfied and happy and can't wait for my next visit, when hopefully I'll manage to get there early enough to see the shelves full. read more

Cottonrake - White chocolate tart, once again - Bakeries Near Me - Glasgow, GLG

Another quaint bakery cafe you can stop by along Great Western Road! I felt like I needed a bit more energy after my yoga class today so I headed up to Cottonrake for some coffee and a simple lunch. Fresh bread for my BLT sandwich and a cappuccino really hit the spot for me! Was a nice treat after a tough workout! Staff are very quick and friendly. Best thing is also looking at all the freshly baked goods! Such a treat for the eyes, nose and mouth yum yum. Didn't get to try their baked goods today but will be back for it and more for sure! read more

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Favourite. Bakery. Ever. I've tried most of their goodies (that's what happens when it's located between where you live and your university), and everything I've tried is delicious. Favourites are scones with clotted cream and their homemade jam, their carrot & walnut cake, and their brownie. Their bread is also amazing. The space is tiny, and at lunchtimes plus at weekends it's usually really crowded, but most of the time you'll be able to get a seat. The staff is really friendly too.. read more

Walked into Cottonrake on a (rare) sunny Glasgow day, to hear Death Cab for Cutie's "Where the Soul Meets Body" playing, to a site of beautiful baked goods. Ohmygod PERFECTION!! THE best almond croissant and breakfast tea at very reasonable prices! The croissant was flakey and had a rich, delicious almond custard and was crusted with sliced toasted almonds, and powdered sugar. Will definitely be back to enjoy the ambiance next time! read more

Gorgeous little cafe with fab interiors and delicious goodies on which to feast the eyes and lips! Met a new pal here and a bright spot under the windows was the perfect place for our afternoon chatter. As a cash-hater, pleased to say there's contactless credit card facilities with no minimum. AND puppies are allowed inside and out! Although I didn't have wee Hettie with me (yes, I felt naked and gloriously liberated!), a sneaky call to the friendly team clarified this for my fellow dog parents. I had the Carrot & Walnut cake (a generous slice!) and a good old cup of tea. The cake was moist and icing was just as creamy and delicious as top-notch carrot cake icing should be! The staff were really friendly and checked into make sure we were comfortable. Given we met in the afternoon, the cabinets waren't as laden with options as they might otherwise have been but I definitely saw this as a good thing: less wastage + fresh options every day = cake-y bliss. Looking forward to coming back and trying some more of the menu - especially the BLT and lemon meringue tart (which my pal RAVES about daily)! read more

Cottonrake - My delicious cake & (un-poured) cup of tea... Rookie Yelper pic error! My pal's tart peeking from the top (not as saucy as it sounds). - Bakeries Near Me - Glasgow, GLG

Not just for a rainy day. On our way to The Gibson St gala and not a care in the world. RAIN!!! Damn! "let's dart in here!" she screamed! It just happened to be Cottonrake bakery and all was ok with the world again. Others had the same idea, but we managed to squeeze into a small but perfectly comfortable window seat (which is pretty much all they have). After a brief shake of our brollies we ordered a pork sausage roll, the rich chocolate cake and two americanos. All the cakes and pastries looked fantastic and we had a job choosing. They also had a veggie roll, various filled flat bread and a pork and black pudding roll on offer for the savoury fiends. To be honest I was pretty disappointed in the sausage roll. It was rich, which is good, but I think there was liver in it which overpowered everything else. Just not my thing, but you decide :-S Anyway, to better news. The chocolate cake which resembled a sacher torte was a different story. Its lush sheen invited further investigation and we weren't disappointed. Fantasticly moist and chocolate loaded, every crumb was devoured. The coffee was tangy and fruity, albeit strong, but some extra water soon sorted that out. And there's no complaint about the friendly enthusiastic staff either. Nothing seemed too much trouble. There's no doubt that I'll be back to sample other baked goods that this little, vibrant corner of Great Western Road has to offer. Pretty reasonably priced too, so there's nothing stopping me having a sneaky wee (or should that be huge) scone the next time I'm sauntering past :-) read more

Cottonrake - The cake was the star here - Bakeries Near Me - Glasgow, GLG

Wow, just wow. After seeing Pam G's photo of cake from here I knew I had to try here. After brunch at Left Bank, I was still peckish and craving some sugar. The selection was incredible and I don't think I have ever seen brownies so big. Proper brick slabs! I had an incredible white chocolate and raspberry tart and my friend had a raisin scone. I love bakeries that properly package their goods, so no spills or tears on the way home. Here takes both card and cash which is so useful. I will definitely be back to try a coffee and some more sweet treats. Will also be bringing my Mum who loves white chocolate. read more

Cottonrake - A white chocolate raspberry tart taken home. - Bakeries Near Me - Glasgow, GLG

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CARROT AND WALNUT CAKE!!! That is all you need to know. It is DIVINE. I would say THE best Carrot cakes I've tasted in a looooooong time (my Mum used to make a mean CC), YUM! Heard SO many good things about Cottonrake ~ Yelpers, my boss, random strangers...well not the last one but it wouldn't surprise me as a lot of people have a lot of love for this wee bakery. I've walked this place umpteen times but unfortunately it seemed every time I walked past the cupboards were bare :-( This was due to the time of day (late) I was passing. So when my friend was up visiting and we were wandering down GWR one sunny early afternoon I suggested we pop in just to see what goodies they did have...they were mid-refurbishments (or something?) so I don't know if this meant they had a limited choice? All I know is I spotted lots of delicious looking bakes & cakes. After trying to decide on what to have (it ALL looked amazing) I opted for a (generous) slice of the Carrot & Walnut cake with a flat white coffee & my friend had a cookie of some description; I can't actually remember what flavour it was because as soon as I had tasted my Carrot & Walnut cake it was like NOTHING ELSE MATTERED!! I was in my own personal cake Heaven. WOW. SO amazing. The cake was so moist, super tasty and the cream cheese topping was incredible. I noticed you can actually buy WHOLE cakes here...err...I think I know what I want for my birthday now! Uh. BEST CAKE! Seating wise there isn't much space (couple of window benches & another wee table) but its a bakery/take away kinda place anyway. The coffee was also nice & I liked that they had bottled tap water & glasses for us to help ourselves too also. My friend was happy with her cookie (I did try it & it was also really good) & I was ecstatic with my hunk o' lurve cake...mmm... Staff were also friendly & one lady in particular took a shine to my friends wee boy :-) He is a wee cutie. So aye. CAKE!!!!!!!!! read more

Damn/bless you Cottonrake! I hate/love you so much! Oh, sorry you may well have just overheard my taste buds and belly sharing their opinions on the best/worst bakery in Glasgow (in my humble opinion). Right, so you may or may not have read my initial review of the place and that very much still stands as my opinion on the quality of cakes on offer. This time we plonked for a chocolate tart that almost made me end it all (why should I go on living after tasting and finishing such beauty?) and a strudel that leaped around on my taste buds like a miniature goat on crack. So yeah, unless you hadn't gathered or were too busy calling the authorities to report the appearance of a miniature drug peddling goat to notice... I like the cakes. But so what? Why the update? Why are you here? Why do you always talk about goats? What's the point of you boy? Eh? Eh? EH??... sorry, primary school flashback. Well dear reader (and Ms McDonald P4 teacher), the point is as follows. Sausage rolls. ... oh! You want more? Fine. They make their own sausage rolls in this place which are without doubt the tastiest things I've ever had in my entire sausage roll eating life. Stornaway black pudding and pork shoulder (with leeks??)... and they taste as amazing as they sound. If this place contiues to impress, I may have to contact Yelp regarding an extra 6th star. Go here. Experience it, but beware... Wed to Saturday are your days of joy. Any other days will find you banging on the door of an empty store. Oooft! read more

This likens the bakery i want in my neighbourhood whyy isn't it. damn. You can't really pass up that whiff of fresh 'just out of the oven' bread and baked goodies. Something as simple as hot cross buns are delightful. The humongous brownie glistening its shiny chocolate skin before flaking off to chocolatey decadence.. should come with a food porn disclaimer. Its a bit cramped but they do a good job with using space efficiently with bar stools and a mini communal mesa to the left. Staff were not over friendly, but well on top of things, quick and fast in the kitchen where it counted. Cashier was a friendly face and helpful with me deciding which sandwich I wanted more :) I'm not regularly in the west end but now when I am, I'll go via Great Western Rd to make a pit stop at Cottonrake for a gratifying sumthin sumthin. read more

Really love this place..The only bad thing about it is that they don't seem to have toilets for customers..The quiche is beautiful...Everything is really tasty and well-made..Get in before 1pm ..You see the good stuff sells really quickly..Well,actually everything is great here..but you have a great selection if you get there early..The coffee is superb...!!! read more

Yes of course I have visited this independent patisserie in Hyndland St. It is a bear's favourite place. It is giving Delzique stiff competition for puds of all descriptions. And purely in the interest of supporting our local, independents (cough, splutter) I am working my way through the menu, mousse by mousse, tart by tart. A fabulous selection of high quality savouries and sweets - you really have to pay a visit to appreciate the talent of the chefs. So the next time you visit the Mansfield Farmers' Market, you can pop across the road and do a bit of window shopping. Opening hours 10am - sold out; Tuesday to Saturday. Yes I was the sad bear on Xmas eve, queuing from 09.45 in the rain to ensure I got my Xmas treats! Don't expect to park outside the shop, very little space, so better to park a few streets away and walk. Friendly staff; always free tasty bites on counter and an outside catering menu which I will try one day. Please help me keep this shop in business. read more

Oh delicious baked goods, where have you been all my life??? In the area watching football with my guy and a load of our friends, we had our hearts set on a late breakfast but found out the kitchen of the pub we were in only started serving food at noon and no breakfast items would be on offer. Boo! Easy answer to that- walk to Cottonrake and get some proper baked goods and breakfast items to fill us up! I walk past this bakery almost daily when I have class and the smells wafting out of this place is enough to imagine what heaven could be like, but as of before this visit, I hadn't ventured in. Dummy! My friend and I popped in, the place was buzzing with all sorts of delightful people. We ordered scones, both fruit and plain with jam and butter, we ordered cookies and frangipanes, croissants- both plain and with chocolate. On top of that, we order coffee drinks to go before making our way back to the pub. I must say that everything we ordered was so delicious and freshly baked that we headed BACK to Cottonrake after football for more indulgence. There really is no better place in the area for freshly baked goods and delicious coffee to boot. I will be back for sure in the future!! read more

My first encounter with the Cottonrake today. I honestly could live in this place. I stood salivating for a good 10 minutes before I could decide what to have!! A tiny little place, with seats in every space imaginable (which were all filled). You can see the bakers working away in the postage stamp sized kitchen as you stand at the till. Although I'd been recommended the White Chocolate Tart, I could not resist the Lemon Meringue Tart. It was so zingy with the crumbliest, most delicious pastry I've ever tried. I literally ate it in about 3 bites. Martyn had the Dark Chocolate and Caramel Tart. I (of course), had a taste. It was almost bitter with the dark chocolate, with sweetness from a thick layer of caramel. It was delicious but I don't think I could manage a whole one. Knowing we'd be out for the next 2 days, I didn't buy any bread. I'll 100% be back to sample their bread though as the smell was out of this world. A gorgeous wee bakery well worth a visit. read more

Cottonrake - Dark chocolate & caramel tart and Lemon Meringue tart - Bakeries Near Me - Glasgow, GLG

An impressive range of the most delicious cakes I've ever had! There's also a choice of savoury pies to pick. So happy to have it on my doorstep. It would be an ideal stop for anyone who wants to buy special treats for themselves, friends and family. There's a very small table for a couple of people to sit and order a drink and a snack but it's mainly for takeaway. The staff are very helpful and there's a card machine too, which is very handy. read more

We popped in to find a slice of celebratory cake for John's bday, but since it was after 3pm we missed out on any cakes they had hard earlier. We were disappointed at first but then John got a chocolate torte and I got a normal scone. John LOVED the chocolate torte which was rich and creamy like a chocolate mouse almost. My scone was delicious and the strawberry Jam was yummy, probably not homemade but tasted that way! =) I also really liked my latte! John enjoyed his tea =) . Will be back again for a treat. read more

Popped in here on a Sunday afternoon looking for sweetness when The Good Luck Kid sold out of her doughnuts at Squid and Whale at ridiculous o'clock. Not a massive selection left, but they start baking early here. Chose a pain aux raisin, bit of a mis-step. Pastry was flakey and a bit overly-crispy to be able to eat with elegance. Boy's chocolate-based treat seemed to be better received. Slightly chilly unit and was squished by the couple crammed who themselves next to us. Great people-watching spot and we'll try again before making a final judgement, maybe when we're not suffering from doughnut-denial. read more

I had the tomato basil pesto mozzarella sandwich and it was so good! The bread was crusty and chewy, the best ever. The tomato basil and mozzarella was so fresh and tasty. This is perfect for take away because the sandwich keeps well. This would be on my list if I visit Glasgow again. read more

Cottonrake - This sandwich is amazing, get it! - Bakeries Near Me - Glasgow, GLG

I've been a regular visitor to Cottonrake since they opened in Partick. They do the most wonderful cakes, pastries and sandwiches. Popping in here for lunch or tea and cake is always a highlight. My favourite thing is the chocolate brownie and I would recommend it to everyone. The only downside is the small number of seats. I'm always hoping they open a larger second branch. read more

Cottonrake - Focaccia, full of flavour - Bakeries Near Me - Glasgow, GLG

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I paid a visit to Cottonrake Bakery one chilly Monday morning and it was absolutely delightful. I had the white chocolate tart and tea and my boyfriend had carrot and walnut cake and a latte. We sat in the bakery which although small is very comforting. The cakes were mouthwatering, there wasn't much talking while were eating put plenty of "mmmms" and "oh my god you need to try this!" You can see glimpses of people baking behind the scenes and there is an amazing smell within the bakery. There is an amazing array of cakes to enjoy and freshly prepared sandwiches. We couldn't resist purchasing 2 pastrami and gherkin sandwiches to take away. read more

Cottonrake - Carrot and Walnut Cake and White Chocolate Tart - Bakeries Near Me - Glasgow, GLG

I live right down the road from Cottonrake which is dangerously close. I have tried some of their sweets and they are to die for. Honestly, every time I walk by I try to reason with myself why I shouldn't get a tart. I have loved everything I have tried. read more

Cottonrake - Go to Cottonrake ... Try both of these... You will not be disappointed! - Bakeries Near Me - Glasgow, GLG

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This is by far the best bakery in Glasgow: their pastry alone is second to none. Probably my favourite bake is their Lemon Meringue Tart: perfect pastry; beautiful tart and soft lemon curd; topped with the lightest of meringue. However, their white chocolate tart is famous amongst foodie friends and is an absolute delight. read more

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It's ok. Not worth the cost. I don't think it's that much better than other cafes in the area to justify the prices.

Seriously this holds the Best Bakery in Glasgow Award for me, if not the Best Bakery Anywhere At All In The World. I am a huge fan of Cottonrake. I used to pay regular visits to Cottonrake in its original location in Partick when I was living in the West End. Its (relatively) new premises on Great Western Road is definitely an improvement with a much brighter shop and more space to display their incredibly delicious wares! It is however still on the small side with limited seating, and very limited space for Mums like me with big space-hogging prams! Anything I have tried from Cottonrake has not just been good, but been amazing! From their stunning white chocolate tarts (my most favourite Cottonrake treat) to crunchy, chewy white chocolate and cranberry cookies, to incredibly velvety brownies, to moist carrot cake with generously applied layer of sumptuous cream cheese icing. Their savoury treats are just as delicious. My only niggle with Cottonrake is that a lot of their bakes, even if they don't contain nuts, are sprinkled with nuts. A real bummer for my nut allergy-suffering husband!... All the more for me! ;) read more

I wasn't intending on stopping in here, but it was raining and I was looking for a place to hide while I waited for my Uber ride - and boy am I glad I chose this place! I was tempted by their lemon meringue pie and took it to go because, well, the Uber showed up. Wow this is the best dang lemon meringue I've ever had. I would post a pic but it didn't last long enough to take one. read more

Quite possibly the most delicious cookie I've ever eaten in my entire life. Holy moly I feel compelled to drive back and buy 5 more!

I finally picked up a cake from this lovely shop. For months everytime I passed by it was always depleted in their stock. They seem to be very popular and run out quickly of all the goodies they offered. I picked up a Carrot Cake-it was good but not the best I've ever had. I'll definitely be wanting to try some of their other sweets. read more