Cancel

Open app

Search

Gills Coffee House

4.0 (1 review)

Gills Coffee House Photos

Recommended Reviews - Gills Coffee House

Your trust is our priority, so businesses can't pay to alter or remove their reviews. Learn more about reviews.
Yelp app icon
Browse more easily on the app
Review Feed Illustration

12 years ago

Helpful 4
Thanks 0
Love this 2
Oh no 0

Verify this business for free

Get access to customer & competitor insights.

Verify this business

Spitfire Espresso

Spitfire Espresso

4.4(34 reviews)
1.1 miMerchant City, City Centre
£

My daughter enjoyed a hot chocolate and a vegan chocolate & peanut butter brownie finger. She said…read moreit was the best brownie she had ever tasted! I asked for a skinny cappuccino. Staff were attentive & friendly. The coffee shop was busy which is always a good sign.

This lovely new establishment had only been opened a few days and since I was in the area it would…read morebe rude not to pop in and have a wee cheeky mocha. I was with our lovely Debs M. and we were waiting on David A. and Rob K. to join us. I swear it was like a Yelpers convention in there, we kept meeting Yelper after Yelper in there. Hehe!! The place is so airy and bright compared to Box of Delights which occupied here previously. I love the colour scheme and layout as it seems much bigger now. We found a wee seat while we waited on the guys, then we had one of the baristas, I presumed, sit at our table. It was a bit bizarre and he said 'yes?' We were at the time checking in on the Yelp app, we just explained we were checking in first then we were going to to order. Initially I wasn't sure if he was a member of staff or some random. Haha!! We explained what we were going to have and it seemed to end up with him taking an order. So, I'm not sure for future if you order and pay at the counter or if it is serviced tables. After our strange encounter, David and Rob joined us. As I was enjoying my mocha, in which I didn't take any sugar because I couldn't find any, it seemed rather nice. That's really unusual for me. Debs and I were wanting a wee glass of water so when I asked at the counter they pointed out a sink in the corner with some glasses piled up beside it. I thought this was a rather good idea. They have really thought this place through with their nifty ideas team and also installed plug sockets nearly everywhere that also have USB ports. Genius! Battery running low? Come here and grab some awesome food and great coffee. They also have WiFi so why not bring your office. Eh OK, maybe not your office but a laptop anyway. It's a pleasant atmosphere and I look forward to going back for maybe a wee spot of lunch.

Photos
Spitfire Espresso - Cappuccino!!

Cappuccino!!

Spitfire Espresso - Gorgeous sunny spot

Gorgeous sunny spot

Spitfire Espresso - Another superb breakfast at spitfire espresso

See all

Another superb breakfast at spitfire espresso

Stan's Studio - Stan's amazing black coffee with good luck kid homemade donuts.

Stan's Studio

5.0(3 reviews)
0.4 miDennistoun
£

I've been meaning to visit for YONKS and finally made it. Stan's is an East End cafe where you can…read morepay what you want, and they have lovely cakes from Bakery47. It's a wee space so keep that in mind when visiting - there's a wee table for two as well as a window seat where you could fit about 4 people. There's good tunes, a chilled-out, welcoming vibe and of course the delicious cakes. You can also get ginger ale (made in house), toast (with butter and jam, or cinnamon brulee) and soup. They offer free wifi and are happy for you to hang out for a wee while if you want to work away on your laptop, like I am right now. I grabbed a cup of tea and the cinnamon brulee toast which is just ridiculously delicious and tasty - and a good portion at two large slices for just £1.50. As I said, it's pay what you want but everything is marked with a price which at least gives you an idea of what you should be coughing up! The window space is great for watching cars go by too, if you need some time for brainstorming.

I live very close to Stan's and was so excited when it opened - finally, a place to get proper…read morecoffee on my doorstep! When I found out it was owned by an artist also using the cafe as a means to display her work/support her so she could work on her art, even better. I wasn't disappointed. Stan's serves hand filtered coffee, so you wont get a latte or a cappuccino here, but what you will get is an excellent, smooth coffee and cakes and bakes from the likes of Bakery47. So far I've tried a banana and peanut butter loaf, brownies and a rose and pistachio sponge cake - all delicious. It operates on a pay what you want basis, which I liked the idea of, but was a little daunted by before going in. I shouldn't have worried though, as suggested prices are displayed and you can just choose whether or not you want to add a little extra (which is nice to do, because art). If you're travelling from elsewhere keep in mind that it's teeny tiny and maybe only sits around 8 or so people, but I've always taken away (Alexandra Park is across the road if you fancy a picnic). The owner is very friendly and when you can't make it along in person, keep an eye on her social media - her Instagram hashtag #peoplewhostareintostans is a hilarious watch of people peering into the shop suspiciously from their cars at the traffic lights. Though I do worry I'll be one of them one day...peeking in to check out the cakes on display!

Photos
Stan's Studio
Stan's Studio - Cinnamon brûlée toast

Cinnamon brûlée toast

Stan's Studio - Pop up of Good Luck Kid Donuts Today @ Stan's

See all

Pop up of Good Luck Kid Donuts Today @ Stan's

Gills Coffee House - coffee - Updated May 2026

Loading...
Loading...
Loading...