This lovely little cake shop tortures me every day because I have to walk by without being enticed…read moreto go in and buy a cake! The good news is they have cute little cakes and tartlets if you can't resist! They ladies in the store are very nice and you can tell they enjoy what they do. If you need a wedding cake or a lovely cake for an event, The Cake Gallery is definitely worth checking out!

I love this place. I needed an inscribed cake at short notice for my parents Ruby Wedding…read moreAnniversary. Not only were they able to make a top notch sponge/ jam/ cream cake with a personal touch at short notice, the customer service was top notch as well. During this transaction, I interacted with two staff members independently of the other & I was blown away with how genuine and matter of fact these women are. As a West Ender it is sometimes easy to become jaded to certain businesses on my own doorstep. As such I wish I had an excuse to use this quality bakery more often & I really rate it & value it as part of the local community. It is an undiscovered gem that deserves to be highly rated & more widely known!

We first came here five years ago (was it really that long?) when it was still 'An Lochan'. I heard…read morea rumour that they changed the name because people kept asking them who 'An' was... are people really that thick? It's changed a lot since then - physically there seem to be more tables than I remember, and the menu is now a single-page affair of broad-spectrum Scottish fare including meat dishes, whereas before it was a multi-page seafood-only extravaganza. I still fondly remember the shared seafood platter... mmmmm. However, although the menu may have downsized, the quality is still as high as ever. I started with crab spring rolls with a chilli jam dip, which were light and very tasty, followed by a Thai-style seafood medley in coconut sauce, which managed to carry a fair degree of kick without overwhelming the delicate flavours of the fish. Delicious. Herself had scallops to start, which were really fresh and cooked to perfection, and followed this with the lemon sole with salmon mousse. I had been tempted by this, but when it arrived I was quite glad I hadn't picked it as it looked a bit too creamy for my taste. Yet it disappeared without trace so clearly was appreciated! We were both hungry enough to manage a dessert - Herself had a kiwi and mango pavlova that seemed absolutely huge; I went for an intriguing coffee jelly in brandy snap basket with caramel sauce, although I declined the clotted cream option. I wasn't sure about the coffee jelly as it was a very different taste, but maybe it would grow on me over time. Overall, a fantastic meal; good portions, superb presentation, perfectly cooked and generally scrumptious all round. Although it was pretty full when we arrived for the early evening shift, the staff were attentive and helpful at explaining everything on the menu (to my disappointment, it turned out that a 'financier' on the dessert menu had nothing to do with accountants). The chairs are sumptuous and comfortable, although some could do with replacing as the seats are getting a bit on the saggy side; luckily cushions had been provided for those that were a bit too far gone. Oh - and there's a giant pink and yellow raffia giraffe called Felicity in the gent's loo... I have no idea why, but it's quirky and I like it.

We had a fantastic time today! We loved the Cullen skink. Very soupy. The salmon with bread was…read moregood too. The chicken and chips were amazing. Juicy chicken and nice kale and chips too. Sticky toffee pudding was great too.

We've enjoyed Innis & Gunn beer before so were excited to try their beer kitchen while in Glasgow…read more Both the beers and food were excellent. I especially liked the well-spiced scotch egg, and the loaded haggis fries were a fun and approachable way to try haggis for the first time. We arrived around 6 pm on a Saturday night, and while the pub was busy at the time we were able to get a seat outside. Later arrivals were turned away at the door. The staff was obviously busy but still very friendly. We also appreciated how dog friendly the restaurant was, with dogs being permitted inside.

I stopped in here while waiting for my train from Glasgow to Cardiff. The place is nestled right in…read morethe city center. On walking in on a thursday evening the place was a madhouse. Very loud and packed. Great atmosphere for a brewery. They had a great selection of beers on tap and to go. They also have a limited food menu. They have games like shuffleboard right when you walk in. Its a great place with great beer. Check them out!

How can I resist the lure of a business called Hot Doughnut? I can't. I actually ended up here by…read moreaccident (I promise), looking for a cafe in Patrick that would be a good working space for an hour or so (I didn't find anywhere, fail). Thanks to Carolyn E for adding the photo of this place otherwise I was in such an oblivion I think I'd have missed it! So, they do doughnuts. I'm not sure the name is entirely accurate as they didn't seem to be hot when I purchased them - although the owner did tell me they are made fresh on site every day so they are HOT in that sense. Today there was a selection of doughnuts - no mini ones, sadly - I got the chocolate & blueberries, coconut and chocolate & custard doughnuts. Now, I'll be honest - I don't really have a sweet tooth and I prefer doughnuts which are relatively plain and sugar coated rather than icing. I've tried the chocolate & blueberries one so far and thought it was really good, clearly fresh and a really nice filling which was a bit unusual. Prices are reasonable at £1.50 for a two filling doughnut and £1 for a single filling. They also sell things like coffee, baked cheesecakes, hot dog bake and ham & cheese bake. The owner was super friendly and welcoming, and really helpful. This wee shop definitely deserves a visit.

Been here a few times now and I'm not a big fan of their filled doughnuts but my boyfriend really…read morelikes them. I don't think they're very much like a regular doughnut as we know them and more like a big sweet filled bun with glazing. I think it's the glaze they use I'm not keen on ~ I've tried 2 different flavours and they both had the same, overpowering, candied fruits flavour glazing on them which detracted from the actual filling flavour/s. Their fresh, mini (and proper hot) doughnuts however I am a fan of. You can get them in plain sugared or coated in cinnamon. I opted for cinnamon & they were delicious. You get 4 smaller, ringed doughnuts for £1.20 which I think is really good, especially considering they cook them fresh to order. As well as doughnuts they sell baked cheesecake which I haven't tried yet and some savoury snacks too such as toasties. They also have a basic selection of hot drinks. The lady who works here is always really friendly and does try a bit of the ol' up-sale on you which is fair enough as they're a small business trying to get by and with just selling such few products at a very cheap price (most doughnuts are only £1 each) you do have to wonder how long they'll be around for... If you're in the area then deffo pop in and give them a try. The mini hot fresh doughnuts are delicious & you can save yourself a trip to The Fort by getting them here!

Our family have been going to 279 over the years for family get togethers and always receive a…read morevery warm welcome and the food is always fabulous! If you want a relaxed venue with great ambience with a personal touch, there's no place better. Recommend to all.

Bit of a hidden gem this place, it constantly astounds me how many people will opt for cheap,…read moreprocessed pub lunch tat in the surrounding Dumbarton Road bars rather than the good old fashioned Italian fare offered here. Admittedly the menu plays it fairly safe, but when Italian food is done properly you simply cannot argue with the taste. And believe me, this is well done Italian grub. You can even seethe chefs freshly prepare your meal while you wait. Cosy and licensed, this place offers some particularly good pre-theatre deals and can often be found on 5pm.com. So inconspicuous the chances are you have walked past a million times without ever noticing; trust me, it's worth opening your eyes.

We picked this restaurant because it was down the street from our hotel and it was a great choice…read more There were 4 of us dining; a meat eater, a vegetarian, and 2 pescatarians. We started with drinks. 2 of us had the Joker ipa and the other 2 had the Magners dark fruits cider. 3 of us had the starter of the special soup of the day which was Cauliflower and blue cheese soup. It was so good that I'm going to have to try making it at home. For main course 2 had the Fish and chips. It was light and crisp. The tartare had capers in it which were delicious. The chips were fresh and actually tasted like potato. The Banana blossom was vegan and at first we thought it was meat. It has almost an artichoke like flavor but looks like shredded chicken. It was fried in the same batter as the chips. The meat eater had the Steak sandwich which they said was very tender. The Chips were in a metal container where they stayed hot even after the sandwich was finished. What they found most impressive was the gravy. He doesn't usually like gravy but smothered the chips in it because it was so good. For dessert we had the pavlova which was delicious. The service was wonderful. Everyone was very attentive. I definitely recommend making a reservation in advance which is easy to do online. Prices were very reasonable. We will definitely try and go back before we head back from vacation.

I'm a little embarassed about how long it's taken me to visit here. Previous incarnations never…read moremanaged to tempt me in, and to be honest it's not the most welcoming building exterior. However, as it's right next to the bus stop on my way home it's a long overdue visit. After walking the 3 minutes from my flat, it was nice to see the 'Dogs welcomed' sign (no, I don't have a dog but it's a good sign for a local pub) and walking in it's a nice space, lots of wood and brick on show. We were given a table and after a quick look at the menu I was heartened to see lots of mention of chorizo! The fare on offer is very much in the burger, pizza and pasta mould but with a few smart twists to make choosing a little more of a challenge. In the end I plumped for the special starter of chorizo, mashed polenta and puy lentils, and it was delicious. The chorizo was the main flavour but worked well with the subtle sweetness of the polenta and the lentils added a nice extra texture underneath everything, the meal was off to a great start. Clare had the black pudding, fried iberico ham and poached egg starter, and not only was it well presented it tasted great (or so I'm told!). Pretty soon after we polished off our starters our pizzas arrived. Stone baked with your own choice of toppings (there are no 'set' pizzas on offer), and my BBQ pulled pork and red onion pizza not only looked great but with a lovely fresh tomato sauce, thin base and a good helping of toppings, the first few bites confirmed what my eyes were telling me. By now I was REALLY regretting not having visited here before now - watching the rack of ribs go past didn't help either, looked great! - and by the time I had finished my pizza I was feeling nicely full, but not stuffed, and enjoyed every bite. Desserts followed, and a wonderful sticky caramel apple tarte tatin, with salted caramel ice cream both appeared promptly and disappeared almost as quickly. A wonderful sweet, caramel sauce, with that kick of bitterness at the edge of the caramel, all sparked with hints of salt from ice cream... deeeelish!! I managed to score some of Clare's dessert, the Chocolate Trio but it was very heavy, although packed full of flavour, but don't think I'd try it next time. Oh yes, there will be a next time. The service was good, the prices look a little on the high side on the menu, but the food was good and overall I was more impressed than I thought I would be. GWR is in a funny location, right next to Gartnavel Hospital and as I said, it doesn't look particularly inviting but if you are in the area, or just passing, it's definitely worth a visit. Even if it's just for a quick drink, there is a good selection of fine ales and a well stocked bar.

Thanks to Briony I was pointed in the direction of this new coffee shop in my 'hood, yo. Always…read morelooking for any excuse to grab a cheeky caffeine-fuelled beverage I set out along Dumbarton Road to check oot the latest coffee-kid on the block, Meadow Road Coffee. Named so as it sits on the corner of Dumbarton & Meadow Road. They don't have a sign as yet but my coffee-loving eyeballs spotted all the coffee making gear a quality coffee shop doth require & enter did I... I'm a fan of the look of this place - lots of wood and metal which is v.s'nice. Not many tables as such but still a good amount of seating in here. It was both nice and airy & warm (bonus this time of year!) at the same time. The greeting was also very warm from the 2 lovely guys behind the counter. I asked if they had soya milk which unfortunately they didn't so I opted for a regular cow milked flat white. They use Dear Green coffee beans here so straight away I knew it was going to be a damn fine cup of coffee before that liquid jump-cable juice had even hit my lips. Upon the lovely long counter they had a few cakes and bakes - a banana loaf, a salted caramel millionaires shortbread, some peanut butter brownies & also some undescribed biscuits which turned out to be ginger snaps & free ones at that! Yas. Bonus. I took a ginger snap & a brownie home to try later and both were delicious, especially the immense peanut buttery gorgeous, dense, chocolatey brownie, uh! So so good. If you like brownies then you NEED to try these. One of the best I have tasted (besides my own of course, haha!) NOMSVILLE. Needless to say my flat white was really good also. Spoke to the guys about opening hours and they said as they're newly opened they're still taking each day/week as it comes which makes sense, however for now it's pretty much 8am until 4 or 5pm. They also said soon they will be offering more (hot?) food so will open later then. I picked up a wee card by the till & on it says 'Meadow Road Coffee & Pizza Co' soooooo I am assuming (and hoping!) they will soon be serving delicious homemade pizzas here too! Wow. What a dream shop - coffee, cakes AND pizza?! Yes please thank you very much! Mmm.... A most welcome edition to this part of town (there are no decent coffee shops near this part of Partick/Thornwood) and a solid 4 stars and I will deffo be back again. Can't wait to see what these guys have up their sleeves...

Meadow Road is fantastic. I have been going here for over a year now and it always feels like the…read morewalk along Dumbarton Rd is always worth it when you know that you can pop in and get coffee and a cake. I'm not even a big cake eater, but I will make an exception at Meadow Road. We were in a couple of weeks back and were pleased to find that they now serve hot food (we were told by a friend that they had issues getting a license to sell food) and we shared a Salmon and Avocado Bowl, which kind of does what it says on the tin. The ingredients are top quality, they don't skimp on the salmon and it has a great salad dressing. I would strongly recommend you try it. The cafe is clearly cut from the Aussie/NZ style, slotting into the West End somewhere between Papercup and Avenue G, without ever feeling like a watered down rip off. They clearly take pride in the quality of their coffee, so I would recommend dropping in, if only for a takeaway. It is out of the way, but we were recommended by a friend and we now go as often as we can. Spread the word, folks.

I'm ashamed to say that despite seeing this van pretty much daily for the best part of four years,…read morethat I only bought some munchies out of it last week. I know, I know. Bad me. The burger van, looks well, like a burger van. However, don't let this lead you into thinking that there is nothing particularly noteworthy about this burger van. The service is super, super fast and the food is good. You can choose from basic burgers, chips and the like or go for a hot dog, a selection of 'morning rolls' or the infamous scooby snack. As Gavin says, the scooby snack is basically a full fried breakfast in a burger. Sadly, I was not brave enough to have one myself but did have a rather big bite out of my companion's. My, it was hot! Ideal for grabbing some good, fast food on the way home and you won't even have to endure the long, excitable crowds that chippies are filled with from 11pm onwards.

I've stopped here after a night out a couple times to get the famous Scooby snack…read more I usually bring friends who are visiting here after a night out on the way home if they're craving something greasy. Last time I introduced some Spanish friends to the ultimate Glaswegian Scooby snack washed down with an irn brew, we had some theatre as a weegie stole the generator from outside threw it in the back of a fiesta and drove off, this left The Maggie powerless.

Food very tasty well prepared and presented. Recommend to…read moreevery one. It tried Tiramisu i was really nice and tasty.

It won't let me leave a review on ubereats but I felt it was important to. The reality of the food…read morewas so far from what it was advertised as. The same overcooked vegetable mix was used for the prawns starter and the fajita (?!) Which was actually just a wrap. The seasoning on the prawn starter didn't have the fresh coriander or chilli and the seasoning was almost like chinese sweet and sour the flavour just did not work well with the roast veg mix. I just think they should consider taking some of the items I ordered off of the menu because it seems like they had to improvise the ingredients. It was lacking freshness and vibrancy. The jalapeño peppers were actually just cheese bites that had clearly been bought from the freezer section. I literally never leave reviews but I hope this is constructive. I think this place is probably better if you stick to ordering a very typical thing like a margarita pizza or something. Or if you're drunk. it feels like this takeaway is trying to offer too many different things and the quality is getting lost.

A fun cocktail bar near the University. Despite the very young party atmosphere, the bartenders…read morehere take care with their cocktails and make them the right way. Service was very welcoming. Spin the wheel for a mystery shot!

Amazing bar! Super nice staff and delicious drinks! They gave us popcorn with our drinks! Nice…read moreambiance. Would definitely come back!