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Great Western Sandwich Co

4.1 (15 reviews)
Closed • 9:00 am - 5:00 pm

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Emilia T.

The Great Western Sandwich Co is a cute little sandwich/coffee shop in the west end with a really interesting sandwich menu. Initially, I popped in for some take away coffee a few weeks back and noticed the brunch and Sandwich options which caught my eye. I am yet to try their sandwiches, but I was particularly attracted to their Brunch options which go beyond your typical fry up. So Sunday came and a friend and I decided to try it out for brunch. Their Brunch menu offers a variety of interesting choices, most of which had a Mexican food influence. I opted for one of the more interesting breakfast choices - beef and pork chilli with avocado, salsa and egg served on a bun. This sounded delicious but unfortunately it was slightly underwhelming as the food was actually quite bland. The menu is also well priced and inexpensive. The atmosphere is friendly and relaxed and both of us enjoyed spending a Sunday morning there. I would go again to try some more of their menu as I am curious to try some of those famous sandwiches!

Claire B.

Been meaning to try this place for a while. The menu sounds amazing. Popped in for a takeout sandwich and got the Philly cheesesteak one, can't remember what its name is. To be honest, I was underwhelmed. It has a taste of something I didn't like in it which overpowered everything else. It was also pretty inadequately wrapped, as the sandwich was quite wet - it leaked through the paper wrap and all over my bag by time I got it back to work. Would go back to try something else though, as it's a nice laid back vibe and friendly staff. They also allow dogs in so automatically a thumbs up from me!

Zoe C.

I had been here a few times in its previous existence as cafe Pop (I remember a particularly messy delicious experience with a Frankie Knuckles), but this was my first trip since it changed its name. The decor has also been spruced up, with far more seating than previously, and some attractive minimalist photos and plants around the place. I couldn't decide what to order from the huge menu, but the Carnitas, with pulled pork, refried beans, avocado, red onion and jalapeños was recommended. And my god it was good. The bread tastes fresh and delicious, and holds together really well, perfect for eating on the go (or while driving, as I was). The filling felt moist without being too wet and making the bread soggy. The ingredients all tasted really fresh and zingy. They also serve Dear Green coffee and I loved the shiny red coffee machine - gave the whole place a retro touch! Although it's a sandwich shop, the speciality ones are more the size and complexity of burgers, without the price tag. Highly recommended - one of the best sandwiches I've had in Glasgow.

Frankie Knuckles - Beef brisket with double bacon & cheese

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“I visited on a Sunday at lunchtime, my first visit since the change over from Cafe Pop.”

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Roast - Coffee Time at Roast

Roast

4.5(42 reviews)
0.7 mi•West End
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I went here with my boyfriend early in the morning when we had first arrived in Glasgow. The…read moregentleman working was so nice! It was pretty rainy out so we needed a place to hang out for a bit while we figured out what to do before we could check into our hotel, and we were able to have a leisurely breakfast and coffee here. The cafe is really cute and the food and coffee were delicious. Bf got a full Scottish breakfast and I got a french toast grilled ham and cheese sandwich. They were excellent prices. I wish we could go back.

This is a solid four stars and one that's very much bordering on the five star... and that's after…read morethe first visit! Now, I really do need to thank the first lady of Yelp Glasgow for pointing me in the direction of this joint. Lovely lady wife: I spotted a new biz for you Me: *insert far too many biz related questions for a throwaway comment* LLW: That's far too many biz related questions for a throwaway comment. So with them questions bouncing around in my head like little anti sheep as i tried to sleep, the morn arrived and the decision was made to visit said joint and check it the fluck out. And that I did. The order was thus: Flat white and special of roast chicken ciabatta with mushrooms, rocket and a tarragon sauce. The noises made during the consumption of said order are far too rude to be written down on this popular review website. Suffice to say that the four stars (almost 5) could have been for the ciabatta alone. (i'm trying to say it was tasty). Add to the mix good service, pleasant decor and radio 6esque music and you have yourself yet another shit hot cafe/lunch/breakfast/sitty/to-go(y) type place in Finnieston. My advice? Get here. Get here soon.

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Roast - Refreshing ginger beer

Refreshing ginger beer

Roast - Cheeky wee late lunch of British BBQ pulled pork and mac+cheese

Cheeky wee late lunch of British BBQ pulled pork and mac+cheese

Roast - SAUSAGE SANDWICH WITH CHILLI CHUTNEY HAS ME LIKE... Nom. Nom. Nom.

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SAUSAGE SANDWICH WITH CHILLI CHUTNEY HAS ME LIKE... Nom. Nom. Nom.

Kember & Jones - Kember and Jones

Kember & Jones

4.3(56 reviews)
0.4 mi•Byres Road, West End
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The food was excellent as always. Utterly delicious. Service is good though the queue can be a…read morelittle tiresome, but worth the wait. It's a great environment just to sit and enjoy a light brunch.

I'd have to say that this cafe is pretty much my favorite one while I lived in Glasgow. I…read morefrequented it almost once a week. Now that I'm back in America, I miss this place a lot! Glaswegians, your cafes have definitely spoiled me and I can't find anything that compares to this in the U.S. When you walk in, you automatically get this cozy and warm feeling. Try to get a seat in the upstairs dining area, because this is where you will feel the most warmth. I also like sitting in the bar stools by the window because I like looking outside at the rain. If you find yourself waiting for a table, just take that time to browse the pastries, savory foods laid out, and even their selection of cookbooks. Their selection of cake and tarts change daily, but if they have leftovers one day then they serve the leftovers the next day until they are gone, but a lot of the time their pastries sell out on the first day. Bonus to this is that your pastries are definitely fresh! But the pastries still taste good even if they are a day old. Trust me. My go-to pastries were the Belgian Chocolate Cake or the vanilla custard tarts. This cake has hazelnuts inside of it and is served with raspberries, chocolate bits, dusted with sugar on top. If you love chocolate, this cake is the way to go. The vanilla custard tarts reminded me of home (because I would get Egg Tarts at Chinese bakeries and this vanilla custard tart tasted just like a egg tart) The only difference is that the tart at Kember & Jones had flaky layers of crust, which made the tart even better. My go-to drinks are hot chocolate or the Moroccan Fresh Mint Tea. The hot chocolate is served with foam and little chocolate bits on top. The Mint tea is served in a clear glass, but it comes hot (which was weird because I didn't think you would serve hot drinks in a glass) but I understood why because it has a bunch of mint leaves in it that changes the color of the drink to a light tan. It's cute and if you have a sore throat, it will make you feel better. Other things that I have tried and loved were the Warm Waffle (because it was served with syrup and fresh fruit), the French Lemonade (It was pink lemonade with a little bit of sourness), and the macarons (They make different ones each week. Try all of them because they go fast! I have to say during Christmas time their Christmas pudding one tastes pretty good, too.) Last thing to note is that the staff is very nice. I never really feel pushed to leave. They are polite and attentive.

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Kember & Jones - Macarons display looked beautiful

Macarons display looked beautiful

Kember & Jones - Taken from www.kemberandjones.co.uk

Taken from www.kemberandjones.co.uk

Kember & Jones - I like this corner of the cafe!

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I like this corner of the cafe!

Nic's NYC Deli - I requested a blue & white theme to celebrate her summer in Scotland!

Nic's NYC Deli

3.8(24 reviews)
0.1 mi•Hillhead, Byres Road, West End
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My daughter is studying at the university of Glasgow for the summer and her birthday fell while she…read moreis there. Nic's made my daughter a box of beautifully decorated donuts for her birthday that she was able to pick up on her way to class the morning of her birthday. The staff at Nic's were super helpful and even allowed my daughter to pick up the surprise baked goods at 9:15 when they only opened at 10 AM. And she reported that they were delicious! I was able to order, prepay, etc. - super easy! Thanks so much Nic's for making my daughters abroad birthday so special!

YEAH! This is the Nic's I've been dreaming of! ...well, technically the Nic's I've been dreaming of…read morewould be across from/in my house, but this will definitely do for now! I'm a massive fan (see previous review of their St Enoch Square branch) but the only day I can make it to Nic's is a Saturday due to their opening hours and me working relatively far away. So when I heard their new establishment would be open til 11pm, 7 days a week, I was pretty excited to say the least! It's so great that the Nic's concept has really taken off, especially since most new places in Glasgow seem to be massive chain burger joints these days!!! For those who might not be aware, Nic's NYC Deli is just that. They serve glorious pressed sandwiches with delicious flavour combos, hot dogs, taco bowls and pancakes among other tasty offerings - like their amaaaazing doughnuts and American goodies such as Twinkies (which I definitely want to try at some point, just because!) This branch also has the extra addition of crepes (sweet and savoury!) so those who frequented this place as a Crêpe à Croissant can still get their fix. There's always the worry that another branch won't quite have the same feel as the one you're used to, but I'm happy to report that this definitely isn't the case with this one. I absolutely adore the decor, it's really cool without looking like it's trying too hard and the whole place looks fab! As for the food, it is as delicious as ever! The bf opted for a chili dog last night as he hadn't tried their hot dogs at all yet, and he absolutely scarfed it down, totally loved it. I got their LA Club Lite (chicken, bacon, avocado, lettuce, tomatoes and either chipotle or dijon mayo) since I hadn't had that one yet and I flipping love avocado and bacon together. It was brilliant, the bacon was done extremely well which I love, and their ciabatta bread is very tasty indeed. We were gonna get some doughnuts to take away, but our server offered us a free one each since they've just opened! Result!! I've got a Snickernut sitting in its wee bag under my desk right now, but since it's lunchtime I have a feeling it might disappear fairly soon... What more can I say? The staff are great, the food is great, the prices are great too - I think all in we paid about £12 for our food and a drink each which, for the quality and size of everything is pretty darn good! It's extremely reassuring to know that if I feel the need for a Nic's I can just pop along and get one...the downside being this might happen far too frequently from now on!!!

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Nic's NYC Deli - Cute baby Nutellas

Cute baby Nutellas

Nic's NYC Deli - Amazing. Caramel topped donut with cookie dough frosting. Need I say more?!

Amazing. Caramel topped donut with cookie dough frosting. Need I say more?!

Nic's NYC Deli - The Great Wall of Nutella

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The Great Wall of Nutella

Ubiquitous Chip - Hot nuts, dirty martini and tap beer.

Ubiquitous Chip

4.4(180 reviews)
0.3 mi•Hillhead, West End
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Absolutely wonderful experience! The food was excellent and the service was great, but what really…read morestood out was the kindness and care of the staff. My family accidentally left a bag of souvenirs at the restaurant. When we reached out, the staff responded and went above and beyond to help us. They packaged everything for us, printed the shipping label, and even helped ship the package all the way back to us in the U.S. They kept in touch with us throughout the entire process and made sure everything was taken care of. Not only was the food amazing, but the staff showed such genuine kindness and exceptional customer service. It's rare to find a restaurant that takes care of its customers this well, even after they've left! Thank you so much for everything. We truly appreciate your help and would absolutely recommend this restaurant!

We visited the Ubiquitous Chip on the very last night of out 12-nights visit to Scotland...we…read morewanted something definitively Scottish, with excellent food and drink options, and not too stuffy for an upscale spot to eat. That's exactly what we got. We walked to the Chip after visiting the relatively nearby Kelvingrove Museum. It's in a not-too-touristy area with tons of nearby restaurant options and hidden in a little alley (or "close") off Byres Road. There are multiple "venues" within Ubiquitous Chip - 2 bars (The Corner and The Wee...) We ended up at the Wee ahead of our reservation time, and the bartender guided us well with a dram after asking for something he thought was great that we'd have a more difficult time getting back in the States. (Ledaig). Both bars were pretty packed, so we wandered back and forth between the 2 until a spot finally opened at the Wee Pub. Our reservation was for the main dining room (not the Brasserie). There was a lot for us to enjoy as vegetarians. We rolled our own tasting menu with a plate of Scottish cheeses (typically a dessert item on Scottish menus, but we stand by the legitimacy of cheese for dinner). All 5 cheeses were vegetarian (ie no rennet) and served with a nice chutney and 2 different types of in-house-made crackers. It was delightful. We also had the BBQ Carrots dish...it's two carrot chunks, soft-cooked, charred on the outside, served on a delicious bed of sauces with a lovely Indian curry vibe. We got a salad with honey mustard dressing, fennel and shaved celery...it was very fresh and a nice counterpoint to the cheese and carrots. We also got potatoes, which were topped with creme fresh and light herbs. The potatoes were a little dry and light on flavor, but dipped in the creme and also in the leftover sauce from the carrots dish, they did the job. Service was stellar and friendly. Dining in the main restaurant makes you feel like you're outside. There are live plants everywhere, and a ceiling made up of windows like a greenhouse. You can see the brasserie, the more casual restaurant, on the second level (though, honestly, the main restaurant didn't feel unnecessarily stuffy like some fine dining restaurants. This was the perfect place for us to have a final meal in Scotland with plenty of food, drink and friendly service that left the perfect taste in our mouths.

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Ubiquitous Chip - Main dining area

Main dining area

Ubiquitous Chip - Sea bass and bouillabaisse.

Sea bass and bouillabaisse.

Ubiquitous Chip - Outside of building

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Outside of building

Colonel Mustard

Colonel Mustard

3.7(3 reviews)
0.4 mi•Byres Road, West End
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Ok, so I'm writing this review on Colonel Mustard's launch day, having tried one sandwich, so maybe…read moretake it with a pinch of salt, but so far, so good. The deal here is made to order sandwiches. You decide whether you want a basic sandwich (on brown or white bread), a toastie panini, bagel or wrap. Then you pick a couple of fillings (extras for 70p each) and a dressing. You can add soup if you want it, or you can have your lunch made up as a salad instead. Baked potatoes are another option. They even offer jumbo hot dogs. The friendly, chatty staff take your order and hand you an order number and, five minutes later you get your food. It's take away only at the moment, but the space is big enough that they could probably add a table or two if they wanted to at a later date. Naturally, filled rolls are on the menu too, both breakfast and lunch options here, with toast and croissants available too. They sell hot and cold drinks and, interestingly, milkshakes. I think I'll have to come back for one of these - they make their own vanilla ice cream in store and have a selection of toppings to go on it, so if they milkshakes are made with the ice cream they could be pretty good. How was my food? Well, I messed up. I wasn't thinking it through and I ordered a panini filled with chicken caesar, cucumber and mustard. Let's be honest, cucumber doesn't really work in a panini, does it? Somehow, though, I got away with it and my panini was pretty great. Seriously generous on the big chunks of chicken breast and, although it didn't look huge, it was pretty filling. I'm reserving the fifth star for when I've had time to work my way through more of the menu but, as I say - so far, so good.

I really do like the concept here and while the sandwich I got was delicious, it wasn't really as…read morefilling as I thought it would be with all the veg piled in to it. The student discount makes it somewhat comparable to various lunch deals in the area if you're buying a drink and crisps along side your sandwich, coming in just over £4.50. I really wish there was more seating as the one bit of bar seating available is taken as soon as three or four people walk in. That's ok, there was a bit of wall across the seat to sit on while eating lunch. The ice cream is quite lovely as well, but it doesn't compare to University Cafe down the road and it's a bit messy if you order a cone with a topping. Mine was dripping down the sides of the cone the second I was given it, but I ate it quick enough- it didn't really matter too much. The service was a bit slow when the students started rolling in, we were left waiting quite a while for one sandwich. All in all, it was an enjoyable experience. I will be back for sure to try other items available on the menu.

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Colonel Mustard - Chicken Caesar panini with cucumber and mustard

Chicken Caesar panini with cucumber and mustard

Colonel Mustard - Packaged sandwiches and cake

Packaged sandwiches and cake

Colonel Mustard - Sweeties

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Sweeties

Great Western Sandwich Co - breakfast_brunch - Updated October 2026

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