Kiwis Robert and Ginny arrived in Glasgow on a mission to bring us good organic bread and great…read morecoffee, and they certainly managed to do just that. I've been coming here since they first opened as a tiny bakery with just a couple of tables and a grungy industrial look that seemed to scream short-term tenancy about the place. It was very much word-of-mouth that drew customers back then - a genuinely organic bakery making delicious bread that happened to serve great Fair Trade organic coffee, original soups and snacks. The 'long black' quickly became my favourite cup of coffee in Glasgow, and it still is (although it's so strong that I can't drink two of them without my eyeballs doing a shimmy!). Some years on, they have not only doubled in size by expanding into what was a neighbouring newsagent; but opened another branch on the South Side, supply many places in town with bread and also run stalls at the many farmers' markets around town. The 'Whitehill Light Rye' is still our staple bread; we buy a week's supply at a time and freeze it. For a while, Sunday brunch at Tapa was a regular occurrence; the soup choices are always unusual and delicious, usually accompanied by a veggie sandwich and of course, a Long Black, with perhaps a slice of ginger crunch or an ANZAC biscuit or two to follow. With Sunday papers and free wi-fi, it's a wonderfully indulgent experience, especially on cold winter days where you are sustained by the warmth of the ovens and the smell of fresh-baked bread and fresh-roasted coffee (yes, they have their own roaster). With its increasing popularity meaning that it's sometimes difficult to find a seat at busy times, plus the convenience of having them at our local farmers' market in the West End every couple of weeks, we don't manage to get over there as often as we used to - making it even more of a special treat when we do manage the trip of course. The bread choices have expanded over the years as they experiment with new recipes, many of which you will never see elsewhere - the spelt is yummy if you're gluten intolerant, and even the basic wholemeal is so much tastier than you find elsewhere. They also have a small selection of delicatessen goodies to tempt you, all organic naturally. Tapa have definitely pioneered and other coffee shops have followed in their wake. Come prepared to indulge yourself and remember to bring a shopping bag with you, as you'll be wanting to walk out with lots of yummy goodies.

I really wanted to like this place, but I went on a weekend to try to do some work. Chaos. Every…read moretime someone ordered a coffee, it sounded like a crazy factory going off, the coffee machine bouncing and blaring out noise like a construction drill. Tonnes of people, small tables, overpriced. The staff is really nice and I bet if it weren't on a weekend, and it were not so busy, it might be a great place to go to. Or if you're there just to get a vegan snack, a brunch or some good coffee maybe it would be fine as it would serve that purpose - but to talk, to do work, it just felt so overwhelming, chaotic and loud when I was there that I couldn't get anything done.

If you're lucky enough to live near here, you'll be rewarded by the beautiful small of freshly…read morebaked bread, wafting through your windows each morning. This huge building is where big name bread brands are produced, including Mothers Pride and Hovis, as well as own brand bread for supermarket chains. This bakery is a longstanding Dennistoun institution, providing jobs for locals, and treating our senses with its delicious bread baking smells. Long may it last.

After ordering two rolls and coffee, got chased out of the shop by the staff because it was served…read morein a paper bag and to go orders are not allowed to be eaten inside??! Stupid policy to kick out paying customers. Rude staff. Also they don't offer any dairy alternatives. As a coffee shop this is absurd in todays times. This place will run itself into the ground with its terrible service.

both food and service are top shelf. Best strawberry tarts I have ever tasted. so are the bacon…read morerolls

Belly sore, brain stupid, ignored hunger for too long whilst wandering aimlessly looking for stuff,…read morebelly sore.....eat fool EAT!!!!!!!!! Ok so i need to jump on a bus ASAP, however i also need STASAP(sooner than as soon as possible). Two choices: Baking for you other baking type place not a whisker away hmmmmmmm, dilema. Ok so time to figure out where to go. Time to use recently honed detective skills developed after watching newly released Guy Richie buddy movie romp Sherlock Holmes..........Ok, here goes: Both shops look clean, both have offers in the window....ok so both are decent options...there must be something to seperate them in this competition of the belly.....aha, i see it, its as plain as a librarian.....one is heaving busy and one is scarily empty...in fact is that the owner standing at the window forlornly looking out, shit!, i just made eye contact. Ok so i plumped for the busy one so as not to experience the arse clenching awkwardness of having to be the only person to walk into the other place. Verdict? Nothing special but certainly nothing to worry about. Rolls, soup, toasties and the usual fare on offer , all at reasonable prices and served at breakneck pace with a hint of a smile.....no complaints form me.

First again, this can't be right?…read more I'm again surprised this hasn't been reviewed. You know all those dumpling places? This bakery is where the workers' come on their day off, picking up Chinese buns and cakes for the whole family. Char Siu bau, cocktail buns, pineapple buns, egg tarts, cakes galore and my personal fav, a £1 spam and egg bun!!! Just pick up a tray and with some tong action collect whatever tickles your fancy. Don't expect palatial surroundings, it's strictly a wipe down tiled affair and the service is... Well let's say it's efficient without a smile. But sit in or take away, it's my fav Chinese bakery in town and by the looks of it being sought out more often by us Gweilos.

Nice, traditional Cantonese bakery tucked away in this small business complex. Freshly baked goods…read morefor take away or eating in.

Laid out like an old fashioned sweet shop, the first thing that strikes you is how pretty…read moreeverything looks when you enter the place. Loads of different coloured cupcakes all waiting just to be eaten.. by you.. So get chomping! The extra good news if you are feeling guilty is that they are all made with organic and free trade ingredients. Everything is homemade and you can order cakes big or small for special occasions or because you just want cake. Why wouldn't you? If you prefer something even healthier they make delicious banana bread and carrot cake too. It's a really new shop, and thumbs up for being brave enough to take such a risk. They look like they're trying hard enough to keep the customers happy and coming back including delivery of gift boxes at a humble £5. Hard to argue with them really.

Note to brain....if you do something stupid over the next near or so and are in desperate need of a…read more'please forgive me i'm an idiot, a fool, a muppet, cretin, imbecile or, in short, a man' then remember, remember, remember this place...it may well save your life. With a window display that is simple yet incredibly effective, it shows you some cakes, this wee place is a definite emporium of the delectable cake like eatables variety...flippin lovely. Specialising in the recent cup cake revival/explosion currently doing the rounds The Little Cake Parlour is a wonderful joint to indulge your taste buds in the yummy, cutesy cup cake goodness that they provide. A fully stuffed, yummed out two thumbs up from me....and remember, this place may well save your relationship and or life!!!!

Coming to this bakery cafe you really have to have an iron stomach not because there is anything…read morewrong with the food or the business itself but there are alley ways before and after this business that has a stench of urine so bad it would put you off eating. I've been to several of their outlets but not really been in this one before, McDonalds bakery is really a sort of poor mans version of Gregg's but the difference is that this one has sit in facilities where you can have a soup & sandwich or bacon roll. I ordered food to go a sausage roll & a type of steak bake roughly they are similar prices to their nearest competitor With their sausage roll tasting nicer than Gregg's but their steak bake was rather tight with filling or rather lack of it and a little on the salty side. A nice enough place but certainly wouldn't be in a rush to come back.

You can't beat this bakery for their lovely fresh morning rolls with various fillings, they are…read moremade daily and are so much nicer than Greggs offerings. If you pass early enough you can get a selection of bacon, square sausage etc. Staff are friendly, the cakes are lovely, haven't tried the cafe but it is always busy so nuff said.