I'm quite impressed with the spaciousness of Fika, although it seems struggling to actually fill the space. Still, that's good news for the customers as there are plenty of areas to chill out in peace, including the upstairs mezzanine area. And the tree house. If only I was small enough to fit in there! Maybe we should ask them to build a bigger one that's more adult size? This used to be the Bead Shop so I'm not sure what they have in the way of kitchen facilities, and maybe this is reflected in the limited selection of food they currently have on offer. With no sign of a food menu on display, I had to ask what there was in the way of lunch eating, whereupon they produced a hand-written scrap of paper offering only soup and a choice of two open sandwiches, both of them involving seafood and cheese. Not to promising as I don't do cheese.... however, they were happy to make something without the cheese so I ended up with a highly colourful smoked salmon and beetroot salad combo, artfully dressed with some pink sauce, together with a nice bowl of yummy soup and a Long Black. The sandwich was so pretty to look at I had to take a piccy, and even without the cheese it was a bit of a taste sensation. The soup was also very tasty once it had cooled down a bit from lava temperature, and the coffee wasn't too shabby either. So thumbs up from me on this new venture. Although it hasn't been open long I hope they survive as it's just quirky enough to be a favourite hangout, especially with the student flats next door. They could do with a more prominent sign outside though, as it doesn't exactly catch your eye from Dumbarton Road. read more

For Fika Sake - Well, that's certainly colourful! - Cafes Near Me - Glasgow, GLG

Stop everything you're doing right now because I need to tell you about For Fika Sake and how much I am in love with this place already. This place only opened last weekend, so I was keen for a nosey and went in with an open mind. It's Scandinavian/Scottish which I think is a pretty amazing combination and is tucked off Dumbarton Road behind the supermarket-that-shall-not-be-named. It's really easy to find if you're following the map marker on the Yelp app. It's a lot bigger than I expected - a beautiful open space, with a mezzanine and loads of seating. I was the only customer in around 12pm on a Thursday so I got my choice of seats - I actually found it hard to choose where to sit as everywhere looks so cosy. There's a super cute penguin nook, as well as couches, window seating and a vinyl corner, so plenty to choose from. There's also the mezzanine which isn't ready just yet, but will add even more seating/space to the place. I took a seat and ordered a coffee (I know!) and some cake. At the moment, the food is strictly cakes and bakes but they're hoping to have a chef starting soon doing some savory Nordic cooking. Yum. I had the raspberry and lime polenta cake with a V60 coffee. I don't normally drink coffee but decided I wanted to give it a shot here, because I like to live dangerously. They do Dear Green and the guy was really helpful suggesting that maybe a V60 was a better option than a long black for a rookie. I really appreciated that and really liked the coffee as it was nice and smooth, and didn't make me totally lose my marbles. The cake was excellent, very spongy, soft and also gluten free. I was there to get some work done - at the moment, they don't have wifi but they're expecting to have it by Monday 8 February - and I found the vibe in here just perfect. The music was ace, the atmosphere was chilled and inspirational and I was totally on cloud 9 as I was really loving live as I drank my coffee, worked away and ate cake. I'd been there for a while and a whole bunch of people seemed to arrive at the same time so it was great to see it fill up. It's very kid-friendly as there is a lot of room to move around with buggies/prams. I ordered more cake and this time tried the Copenhagen bun. HOLY SHIZ. Was this the best bun I've ever eaten? Yes, yes it was. These are made by Freedom Bakery and it was so pillowy soft and delicious, it tasted like it just came out the oven. It was so good that I actually got two more to take home with me. I have no shame. So all up, I really loved this place. It was great to try somewhere new, it has a lovely vibe and the guys working here are super friendly and welcoming. I can't wait to go back for another visit. Yes, I know this is one of the gushiest reviews I've ever written so perhaps all that sugar and coffee has affected me more than I realised. Anyway, I'm a bit in love with FFS and I can't wait for my second visit. read more

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I used to frequent this area in the past when there is a farmers market just across the road and as l was passing by one afternoon l came by for a cuppa. Food There is home baked foods available here but l doubt that it's been made on site, there is a good selection to choose from l haven't tried anything else in the menu other than this. Coffee Here is pretty good it's nice that there is a daim treat served on the side. Atmosphere Somehow lacks for me, there may be a penguin snug as a feature, but I'm not exactly going to fit into that am I. This maybe a good coffee shop but for me it's a little too minimalistic. read more

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I wanted to love this place so much, but I didn't. The decor is fantastic and really family friendly with a cute little record listening corner, a wee den for kids to play in and lots of space. Most unfortunately, the staff were really, really disorganised and there appeared to be no coherent system for fulfilling orders. I tried to order around 3 times only to be advised on each occasion that there was none left of whatever I asked for. Finally we ordered soup, two cakes and a cup is tea. We had every order in the place brought over except ours and eventually got our soup about 50 minutes after walking through the door! The soup itself was ok, a kind of milky barley broth, but a bit overpriced - it came with some nice break. The staff seemed less like very nice people and more like very frightened rabbits- they tried not to make eye contact the whole time we were waiting on our order although they did apologise when they eventually brought it over. My dining companion was absolutely mortified the whole experience was so excruciatingly cringey. The cakes were lovely - a Copenhagen and a nice raspberry lime polenta cake- but again a bit overpriced. With a more orderly system, clearer understanding within their own staff of what items are sold out and more efficient service this place definitely has potential. I wouldn't rule out coming back for a cuppa but probably won't attempt the food again. It was all a bit Fika Towers for me, more like an embarrassing dinner piece of performance art than a nice quiet lunch! read more

For Fika Sake - One of the cute seating areas - Cafes Near Me - Glasgow, GLG

So For Fika Sake is a pretty popular new joint, especially during the weekend! Gian and I decided to go over to try the lunch menu by Nord Kitchen, and it was pretty goooood. Upon arrival, we realized the the space was pretty busy! It's a huge place so the fact that it was almost full means it should be nice yeah? Hehe. The mezzanine is open now too! MORE space! We sat by the window, which I recommend you not do when you wanna have lunch because the seats and tables are more appropriate for teas/coffee, but we made it work anyway. From the Nord Kitchen menu, we ordered salmon with pea gems, chilled cauliflower soup, kale brocolli with seed butter and pork with wheat barley! All were really good and refreshing in flavour! Everything was simple and tasteful but our fave was the soup! Reminded us of a cullen sink! Very filling and savoury MMMMM. All of this came with a side of bread too! Altogether, it was all about 22quid! Not bad for a kind of tapas style lunch and I felt like it was a healthy meal! I still haven't tried the coffee as I'm basically being a skeptic and still haven't mastered up the courage to test their "Scandanavian" barista skills out lol. I do think that the staff are still trying to get the hang of managing the cafe because they have their moments of confusion! Fair enough, you're new! Take your time settling in. I'll head back sooner or later to try you coffee! The cakes too. But most definitely the lunches are yum! Thumbs up! read more

For Fika Sake - Nord kitchen lunch! - Cafes Near Me - Glasgow, GLG

Popped in for lunch on my birthday, as my friend and I are big fans of all things Scandinavian (and cake). The decor was a bit hit and miss - not overtly Scandinavian and a swinging a bit too much in the direction of Salvation Army shop trolley dash instead. Our table was a 70s number complete with watermark stains all over it, which I don't recall ever seeing as a design feature in Stockholm! The cakes though are incredz - the lime and raspberry polenta cake was to die for. The blueberry sponge was so light. I asked the lady at the counter who said the cakes are made by an ex-prisoner group (or possibly in a prison, I forget which) and bought in - so you are helping social enterprise by eating there. The food whilst nice was very limited, especially if you don't eat seafood like me. I had the pate on toast which was delightful. All in all, I enjoyed For Fika Sake but it just doesn't tick the Scandinavian box for me - it's just like an ordinary cafe rather than making you feel like you're in Scandinavia. read more

For Fika Sake - Raspberry and lime polenta cake - Cafes Near Me - Glasgow, GLG

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I finally visited here this morning after hearing good things for a cup of coffee. Safe to say I wasn't dissapointed and I think I've found a nice local coffee shop to visit! There was a varied selection of baking on display on the counter. I went for a cinnamon bun which was very tasty, if a little bit dry. The coffee was fantastic, probably the best in the area. I think they use dear green for their coffee supplier which is a plus. The decor is quite nice with some comfy couches and standard chairs. It's quite spacious so it felt a little bit empty, but that's probably more to do with it being quite quiet early morning! read more

For Fika Sake - Flat white and a cinnamon roll. - Cafes Near Me - Glasgow, GLG

Stopped for a coffee and cake as had heard so much good press about this cafe . It is easy enough to find directly off Dumbarton road opposite where they hold the Mansfield Park farmers market . It appears very quiet early am and that particular morning had opened late so coffee machine was just coming on line . As I had to wait 20 mins for this to happen that's why it is only 4 stars not 5 . However ,my flat white was very good when it arrived accompanied with a glass of water . The coffee supplier is Dear green coffee . I sampled their gingerbread which was delicious . Dark , tasty with a little bit of fresh ginger . Their baked goods looked very inviting and will definitely need too return to try them . Staff are super friendly and its a great addition to the Westend coffee scene . read more

For Fika Sake - Gingerbread cake and a flat white - Cafes Near Me - Glasgow, GLG

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I went to go in to TriBeCa however the queue was out the door so I rode on a little further and popped down this street to find parking Found a space and ..... Oh what's this place behind it .... A cafe? Huh .... Where did this come from Popped in and was interested with the decor and the mismatched seating, ordered a salad and a flat white Wasn't overly impressed with the food, I wasn't sure what to expect from the salad I ordered however walnuts wasn't one of them, neither was the bread delivered in a basket of what I thought at first was trill mix for my long dead budgie The observer reading vegan would love it! The flat white however was like drinking liquid velvet and this is why I'll return, coffee..... Seat.... Relax .... Bliss It's a nice spot off the main busy street. read more

For Fika Sake - Flat white - Cafes Near Me - Glasgow, GLG

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For Fika Sake is one of those coffee shops that's perfect if you need a space to work away from the office. Firstly, it's pretty huge but it isn't loud. There's a huge space upstairs with more seating and power sockets for laptops etc. That's an especially peaceful place to sit and either focus on work or relax. Especially in the big comfy sofas. Secondly, the coffee is good and the WiFi is reliable. When I'm working I do need both to be right, and both are definitely right here. I could sit here sipping lattes all day and be super productive which would help me to avoid feeling guilty about the third thing that makes this place great - the cake. Go have a look at the photos for For Fika Sake, you'll find that everyone is excited about the lime and raspberry polenta cake. They're right to be, because it's brilliant. I mean, I was tempted by the other options too, but I know that when I go back I'm going to get that cake again. For Fika Sake would get five stars if they had savoury food available too. Then I could sit there and have a real lunch while working. Unfortunately, although I'm told they sometimes have this available, it's not always something you can get. Apparently they don't mind if you go get food from elsewhere (although I'd ask politely first) but I don't want to pack up all my stuff to go get a sandwich from tesco - I want a panini or something right where I'm already settled. Still, it's not a huge problem, and it gives me another excuse to eat more of that cake. read more

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Perfect alternative office! Great coffee, lovely long tables with accessible plugs and great chilled background music! Love this place! :) read more

For Fika Sake - Flat white please! - Cafes Near Me - Glasgow, GLG

They have a baby penguin throw and a treehouse, what more do you need! Went on a rainy Sunday and the place was buzzing! Lovelly tea and bun to warm me up. They don't do the usual treats and brownies you expect which is good, love trying different cultures! Only issue I have is the space at the back, it is a bit open and cold, could do with some more warm tones. Excited to try their new sharing boards. Great to have somewhere like this in Partick! read more

For Fika Sake - Brewed tea and a cinnamon bun, great for a rainy day! - Cafes Near Me - Glasgow, GLG

An accidental discovery on my walk to go shopping, For Fika Sake is a cozy and eclectic cafe that I'm glad I decided to try. I don't really know what a Scandi-Scottish coffee shop should serve but I'm very happy with what they have. The Sunday I visited was the last day at the end of their first opening week and it was very busy. This pleased me, as it raised my expectations. The other nice thing was the limited coffee menu with no very sweet looking drinks. I ordered a flat white and a pecan tart before sitting down. They also had some very delicious looking chocolate tarts and brownies. This is when I looked around for what matters to me in a cafe. Lots of seating. Check. Plugs available and placed well in relation to tables and sofas. Check. Lack of overloud background music. Check. After taking this in, I munched on my pecan tart. It was beautifully sweet and nutty. I think I could taste a little citrus but that could have just been an illusion. Either way, it was lovey. It was very soon that my drink came over. Admittedly, it was a mocha, but I enjoyed it too much to care. On my way out, I talked to the owner (I assume) about how they're looking forward to getting a dishwasher and when wifi is installed. It does make me look forward to when it's past its first starting stages. Based on this one visit, For Fika Sake has gained me a regular and I look forward to introducing it to many of my friends who need somewhere for a nice sit-in and some coffee. My complaints are minor. As someone who wishes to get work done here, they have too normal of cafe hours while I'd prefer to sit in cafes until late evening. I'm also looking forward to when their food range expands. Based on what they have, it should be delicious. read more

For Fika sake bringing Scandinavia and Scotland together. The new hipster joint on the go! I had high hopes for this place after hear lots of good things. Firstly my experience was very short but first impressions are everything and sometimes the last! When we arrived we asked if we could bring our big Dug in whilst we ordered - the guy behind the counter wasn't really sure if it was allowed but sure what harm could it do! Having no filter coffee we decided on two Americano's whilst these were being prepared the guy was chatty asking us how our day was. Friendly staff! First thing I would say Americano's is a black coffee it always has been and always will be so when people ask would you like milk with that I get kinda annoyed because I would have asked for a flat white or some other white coffee!! Our coffee's are ready, scolding hot almost to too hot and at a whopping £4 for two black coffee's and they were not much bigger than an espresso! A bit overpriced for size to be honest. So we are on our way with our burnt tiny coffee's. Not too sure I'd be desperate to go back here! read more

I've visited here twice and both times did not disappoint! It's a big cafe with lots of seating options, including a rather funky tree house! There's loads of space to bring in buggies and to let little ones roam a bit if you are the only customers, like we were one Wednesday morning. They also have some children's books on the shelves, alongside the adult ones which I thought was a nice touch. High chairs and changing facilities available too. Coffee was ace - the lovely Dear Green being served. The staff were friendly and helpful too. On our second visit it was a much busier Saturday afternoon, but the staff were still coping well and serving up great things. We also tried a caramel shortbread which was slightly salted and lemon blueberry cake. Both got resounding thumbs up. We sat in the vinyl corner which was tucked away at the back. Despite being a large and airy space altogether, it felt very secluded, even during this busy time. The Nordic menu was on for the first time and my partner ordered the gradvalax with beetroot and horseradish with a pork butter and bread accompaniment. He said the salmon was excellent and a very healthy portion for the £5 price tag. He was less sure about the butter thing, but that could just be him! I'm not a salmon fan so I passed up the opportunity to sample! Cake and coffee are my food groups! Give this place a go, it's great! read more

I've been wanting to try this place ever since I've been told about it ~2 weeks ago and today I managed to convince my favorite Swede to come with me. As soon as we walked in and looked around, she went "yes, this is very nordic", so there you go I guess. Its design is very minimalistic and quite office-like, so it seems like a really good place to get some work done to me. It also has a couple very cute features like the penguin nook or a vinyl corner. We weren't quite sure whether to go for coffee & cake or lunch here, since we got there around noon, but lunch menu was nowhere to be seen and we weren't particularly hungry, so it was decided. A friendly guy welcomed us and immediately asked whether we were from Sweden, I guess being both blonde we're sending out those nordic vibes & rocking the nordic look :) . He then showed us all the cakes & pastries they had, including the Swedish name of each in the description. We both got a cappuccino and a piece of "mud cake". The coffee was great and so was the cake, though the piece was rather small. Therefore, I had no choice but to go get another piece of cake (haha), this time the blueberry lemon cake. That one was also delicious, I was especially fan of the frosting. When leaving, we were bid farewell with a friendly "tack" - meaning thank you in swedish- which added a nice touch to the whole experience. To wrap up, for all of you who wonder (just like me) what the name means: Fika is Swedish for "(to have a) coffee/snack break" - my friend found it rather punny. We both enjoyed our visit there and likely will be back. read more

For Fika Sake - Cappucinos & mud cakes - Cafes Near Me - Glasgow, GLG

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I had high hopes for this place when I read about it online and I am pleased to say it didn't disappoint. When walking in I was immediately impressed with the space which boasts of lots of small meeting corners. From the outset it's obvious this place wants to encourage community and gathering. The friendly staff are passionate about what they do which oozes over into their demeanour. I ordered a cappuccino which was strong and on point-- all you could want in a coffee. I had already eaten but in case you were looking for sweet eats there were plenty of options. I love that you can sip on a good coffee, listen to good music and watch life pass you by. I also found out that For fika sake is a social enterprise that is eventually looking to offer employability courses and employment opportunities to young people in Scottish communities. That feel good factor combined with good coffee and I can safely say-- I don't think it could get much better! read more

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I'm a little bit puzzled by my visit here as from reading the other reviews a lot of people seem to have had a great experience, add in the attempted Scandinavian vibe and the community social project aspect and I want to love this place, but sadly it just missed the mark. We were out for a long walk and stopped in for a takeaway coffee to give us a wee caffeine boost. I asked for filter, but the guy serving gave me the impression that he had some filter equipment but not much knowledge as to how to use it. So I just went with an Americano instead. I got given a absolutely boiling black coffee in a 4oz white single walled cup. The cup was rammed to the brim and straight away started spilling through the lid and burning my fingers. What I was sold for £2.10 was not fit for purpose. It should have been in an 8oz cup with a sleeve cover or a cup that was double walled. If they didn't have the right consumables to provide a take away drink they should have just said. I also see in other reviews there is people who got filter coffee, it could just have been miscommunication but I got the distinct impression that the sever (who in all other ways was friendly and chatty) just wanted me to stick to an espresso based drink. Sad experience overall really. Other that that I am not sure the scandy feel is actually there, but the place does have a quirky look and the cakes on offer looked tasty. read more

Amazing coffee thanks to Dear Green Tanzanian beans. Great food - small portions but tasty.