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4.5 (72 reviews)
Open 9:00 am - 5:30 pm

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Miranda D.

This healed me. Had been dying for a good breakfast. Breakfast burger was fabulous 10/10, mocha was so yummy

2 poached eggs, sourdough bread, chorizo, avocado, smoked salmon

This was hands down the best meal we've had here in Scotland. The food here is locally sourced and it was absolutely delicious. The staff were super nice and friendly. I'd highly recommend stopping here for some food! The space is small so I'd suggest getting here early so you can grab a table

Tastiest french toast that's a little but nutty. Just like me! :-P
Elizabeth F.

Well hello Papercup! Where have you been all my life? I had heard about this place and it's all been good. Well, for me it just wasn't good, it was pure dead brilliant! It's so cosy, the staff are really friendly and the food is absolutely delicious. When I went in I ordered at the counter and they encouraged me to make myself at home. As soon as I found a seat a wee glass a water was placed in front of me, it was just what I needed. I was a bit flustered and the wee smile and water instantly calmed me down so I knew I was going to enjoy my experience. I ordered French toast with maple syrup and a cup of tea. Well, this is were is gets scrumptious and that wee bit special. It just wasn't what I was expecting, the French toast was pan loaf free. It was delectable, drizzled in maple syrup and sprinkled with pistachios, accompanied with a secret recipe of a creamy nutty concoction. It was sweet and tasty! The tea just wasn't tea it was a pot of loose leaf breakfast tea and it complimented my French toast perfectly. What a brunch?! The guys were really nice and were very apologetic when they asked me to move as a large party of folks came in. It was fair enough as I was sitting myself. They kept replenishing my glass of water and thanked me again for moving. Och nae bother!! I had the coffee grinder behind me, a machine to behold, it's quite a beast but very cool. I could also see the chef working away as the kitchen is very open. You can see how passionate he is about food and this culinary flare comes across in his style. A lovely experience and you probably know what I'm gonna say. Get yerself down there soon because it's worth it.

Baked eggs with feta, spinach & chorizo
Briony C.

I went here today with the lovely Duncan W for a catch up - I tend to have a mad panic when someone asks me where we should go as I list too many places and have too many ideas. Thankfully Papercup popped into my mind and Duncan was also keen, win. I'd never been before. How, I'm not sure. I know they didn't used to do food and I don't drink coffee so many that's why. But now they do food I was super keen to visit. When I walked in, it was a bit like a time machine transporting me right back to Melbourne, as that is how this place feels (as Claire W said!). It's got a seriously cool vibe (some people might use the "h word" to describe it, but I wont), with coffee roasting happening right in store and a lush selection of food offerings. I went for the eggs poached in tomato with spinach, feta and chorizo. Wowsers, this was bloody tasty. Cooked in the smallest area I've seen in my life I really didn't have high expectations (sorry) but after tasting I realised they really know how to do good food in a small space. So their move into food was definitely the right decision! The portion was a good size and came with a couple of pieces of bread topped with what I think was zatar. And it was only £5.50, a seriously reasonable price for such a good meal. I also had a green tea (delicious) and picked up an ANZAC biscuit on my way out. Oh wow, these guys know their ANZACs and it was perfectly chewy like a fresh one should be. This place is heaven. I love it. I want to go back more but fear how busy it must get on the weekend. Topped off with some really lovely company, this was a really awesome brunch.

Adele R.

Last week, Briony and I were chatting about how much we love almond milk and, when I saw her tweeting to ask Papercup if they would consider getting some in, I chimed in enthusiastically. I mentioned that I would also be keen on the option of almond milk in my coffee and I recommended the Rude Health almond milk I use, as it's really creamy and I imagined it would work well. Later that very same day, the people at Papercup reported back with their frothy findings and had bought in that exact product, based on our request and recommendation. It was absolutely amazing of them to cater for their customers so considerately and it makes a massive difference when a place like this pays attention to the opinions of punters and makes the extra effort to give the people what they want. Today, I was in the mood for a nice coffee and the instant office offerings just wouldn't cut it, so I decided to cycle over and pay a visit to Papercup. Google informed me I could cycle there in eleven minutes and I decided it was worth a sunny cycle on my lunch break. My heart sank when I arrived as the girl at the counter shook her head when I asked if they had almond milk, but the guy beside her overheard and opened the fridge to reveal a carton of the wonderful stuff. I could almost hear the stereotypical, cinematic sound of a choir of angels singing - that's how happy I was at the sight of the stuff - it almost glowed gold like the contents of that suitcase in Pulp Fiction. Anyway, I ordered an almond milk flat white, handed over my £2.30 and watched in wonder as they crafted my coffee with an array of apparatus I had never seen before. Never mind your costly coffee chains, this stuff is the real deal. Never before have I had a coffee that tasted even better than it smelled - I didn't even know it was possible to translate that coffee bean smell into the drink itself, but it is and it's good. Perfectly prepared with velvety almond milk, this coffee was a cracker and well worth the 3.4 miles I cycled there and back (ta, Google Maps). I'm so happy Papercup paid attention to the pleas of its punters and their delicious drinks speak for themselves. I'm glad almond milk is slowly but surely making its way into Glasgow's coffee shops and I hope it's here to stay. If you're in need of perking up, head to Papercup and ingest that intoxicating aroma in a cup of quality coffee

Scrambled eggs, smoked salmon and avocado on sourdough toast
Hannah B.

Finally got the chance to try here and it lived up to my expectations. As soon as I walked in I really liked the vibe of the place. It was very busy but we managed to get a seat straight away. The interior and style is very different to most other places - you almost feel like you're in someone's kitchen. The menu is quite small but offers good choice - almost too much choice, as everything sounded delicious. After much deliberation I finally opted for the scrambled eggs, smoked salmon and avocado on sourdough toast. It's not a combination I would necessarily put together myself but it was delicious. The bread was fresh, the eggs were creamy and they were generous with the smoked salmon. My boyfriend had the baked eggs with chorizo, which also got the seal of approval. I have to mention the coffee as well - I won't pretend I know a lot about coffee but Papercup's is among the best I've tasted in Glasgow. I have found my new favourite brunch spot and I will definitely be back soon to try the french toast which looked incredible.

French Toast - sweet heaven on a plate!
Gordon M.

Best coffee house in Glasgow. Wonderful coffee, delicious food, friendly staff, competitive prices. I was visiting with my partner a couple of days after attending a Yelp event where the wonderful staff talked us through the roasting process (they roast their own beans on site) and the quality control they put in to make sure you get the best coffee, fresh, each day. That includes varying the temperature of the coffee machine each day depending on how the beans are tasting. I ordered a flat white and my, normally tea drinking partner, decided on a latte. Based on a small sample from during the week at the event, we both ordered French Toast. A bottle of water arrived first. An excellent touch, it's just chilled tap water but visit any good coffee establishment on the continent and you'll get the same. Then my cup of rich, dark, creamy deliciousness arrived. It was delicious and I couldn't stop myself drinking it all before our food arrived, so I ordered a second. Meanwhile my partner was enjoying the latte and eagerly awaiting some eats. The French Toast is served as two thick slices of fresh brioche loaf, dipped in egg and cooked to a perfect golden brown, a generous drizzle of maple syrup and a small dollop of a wonderful yoghurt and pistachio mix which cuts through all the sweetness perfectly. This is a dish for the sweet toothed with the brioche almost custard-like in flavour, and a lot lighter than it looks! Inside it's a low-key looking place, dog friendly and mostly stools to sit on. It is a little bit "hipster" and if it wasn't for the quality of the produce and friendliness of the staff I'm not sure I'd give it much of a look in passing but please don't let any of that put you off. Quite simply, if you enjoy coffee make this the next place you visit. The staff know what they are doing (I imagine if you asked for an off-menu coffee like a cortado they'd happily oblige AND get it right) and the only challenge you might have is getting a seat! Papercup is the type of place that will make me rethink plans to include visiting it, even if it's not quite on my route for the day.

Banana, courgette and speculoos loaf. Delicious AND vegan.
Lucy B.

Papercup is a recent discovery of mine, and I'm partly kicking myself that I've missed out for so long, and partly joyous that I've found it now! First up, the coffee skills at work here are impressive. To give an example, we went in one day and, noticing that the Barista was weighing each dose of coffee EVERY SINGLE TIME she made a coffee, and being the nosey-parkers/inquisitive souls that we are, we asked what weight of coffee she was using for each drink. 'Well, she replied, today it's 18g, but yesterday it was 16g. It really all depends on the weather, the temperature, even things like whether the door is open or not.' Whaaaat?!!! Now THAT is serious coffee business! Then followed more serious coffee chat about the type of grind, hand-grinders and all things coffee. It's no wonder that their coffee tastes so amazing, because the level of care they are taking over producing that perfect cup is intense. I've previously only had coffee or coffee and cake, but in need of proper food today, I tried their savoury menu. I chose the sourdough toast with avocado and tomato. Normally, it comes with feta, but I asked for it without, and the waitress asked me, without even prompting, what I would like instead - some spinach perhaps? Yes please! I love spinach. And it was very thoughtful of her to ask. It arrived quickly and I happily read my Sunday paper while enjoying my healthy lunch. I then ruined my healthy day by having a cake. To be fair, it was carrot cake, so that probably counts as one of my five a day, right? I've previously had the banana, courgette and speculoos loaf, which is delicious. Today I chose the carrot, lime and pistachio loaf. It was nice, but, to be honest, a little bit sweet for my personal tastes. However, I am really appreciative that they have not just one, but two, vegan cakes to choose from. It's so nice to have a choice! Today I also deviated from my normal coffee choice of Americano, and had a V60 filter coffee. It was delicious, so smooth, but surprisingly, I found it was a bit lower in temperature than I would normally like, and I usually let my coffee cool down for some time before drinking it. So I'm not sure what happened there, but just made sure I drank it quickly. No problems there! Papercup is my current go-to reliable coffee place when I want some seriously good coffee.

They got it all-- sauces for food, treats to eat and coffee to sip!
Eleanor C.

If you are lucky enough to pass by and find a seat inside -- grab it! The coffee is strong and prepared with great care. Let's just say the know how to do coffee!! The baked goods are freshly prepared and compliment perfectly a nice fresh cuppa. The menu changes with the season but you will not be disappointed as the dishes are carefully curated to provide a simple but 5* taste. In summer months don't miss out on their iced coffee with maple syrup-- it's not on the menu so you'll have to ask for it.

Iced latte served in a repurposed jam jar. Doesn't matter because it's delicious.
Rebecca D.

Looking to get caffeinated and productive I dropped into this Yelp favourite one sunny afternoon. My first impression was "I can see why they say it's hipster" but, knowing that that isn't necessarily a bad thing, I took a table and ordered an iced latte. It's a nice space, not huge but not claustrophobic either. The wall murals have something to teach you about coffee and are rather pretty. I was comfy enough at my table for one and had no trouble connecting to their free WiFi. I was automatically given water with my coffee, which I really appreciated. Now, that iced latte. I thought I liked iced coffee. I wasn't wrong about liking it, I was wrong about what I considered to be iced coffee. This was rich and smooth and strong and perfect. I actually had to pause for a while after my first sip to contemplate all the other iced coffees I'd had in the past and re-rank them because I now realised I had overrated them all. If I'd had more time I would certainly have stayed for a second coffee and something to eat (the food looks excellent) but sadly I had to go. Not that I felt rushed out, I'm sure the staff wouldn't have minded me staying longer. I'll just have to return as soon as possible.

Cappuccino!
Martyn M.

The definition of hipster. Maybe that's a bit harsh, but it's certainly not far off the truth! To be honest, I thoroughly enjoyed this place! Located on GWR, the perfect location, this glorious wee coffee shop doth quench thy taste buds! Colin and I popped in after some Buchanan Galleries shopping and ordered a cappuccino and an expresso to sit in! The staff in here couldn't be more friendly, even offering to charge my phone when I complained of having 3%. The coffee was delightful as well! I love the hipster decor in here; barely painted walls, odd chairs, bare light bulbs hanging from the ceiling. Wee note: the toilet is well hidden behind a jungle of plants. Just "I'm a celebrity" your way through the flora and you'll find it!

Salted caramel banana brioche French toast with mascarpone
Beth L.

My boyfriend and I used to live in London and head to Papercup whenever we need a 'London' fix. It wouldn't be out of place amongst the hipster hangouts of Shoreditch/East London (think cracked walls stripped of paint and the like). But being Glasgow, it's refreshingly way more down to earth (and offers good value for money!) I always rate a place that has a fairly limited menu - they know what they can do and they do it well. Papercup is one such place. Between us, we had the Papercup baked eggs with spinach, feta, chorizo and served with toast and the salted caramel banana brioche French toast served with Mascarpone. The baked eggs are usually scrumptious but yesterday they were slightly below par. It was as if the spices hadn't been properly mixed in and you kept getting mouthfuls of overpowering spice. The French toast was to die for though. I normally prefer a savoury brunch but Papercup's French toast usually persuades me otherwise. Mmmm. If you're a coffee lover this is the place for you. Coffee is their thing. Grinding their own beans and offering different brew types (e.g. Aeropress) - the menu is pretty technical and it's a relief that the staff know their stuff and are happy to explain/recommend. The only downside to Papercup is that it's small and you can't always get a table. Small, but perfectly formed I might add.

New mural explaining the process of coffee making! Cute
Sarah A.

So, I'm upgrading my review to a 4 after recently visiting Papercup quite a few times lately! The last time I mentioned that the staff were not friendly and welcoming. It's kind of different now and I think they have their game up! Maybe they got some feedback and decided to improve their service? Who knows, but I'm very happy with how they treat customers lately! Full of smiles, giggles and even voluntarily explaining in detail what the specials were for today (since my eyes are bad and I can't seem to read what was on the chalk board lol). Good for you Papercup! The coffee has always been good and it's great to observe them make drinks because yeap, they're good at it. Gian loves their soy cappuccino! He had two cups today. Super caffeinated! For brunch, I had the baked eggs and Gian tried the breakfast bowl! Baked eggs were so filling though wow! The bread that came with it was a bit hard though but it's not bad. My baked eggs could soften it up so no biggie. Gian's breakfast bowl was good too! Poached eggs, kale, some bacon and other veges! Super filling omg I'm still stuffed from everything! The selection of cakes are pretty good too. I had their chocolate banana ganache the last time and I could hear the angels singing in my mouth. I loved it! Haha I suppose it's a 4 star because the place is a bit pricy. £7 for my baked eggs with chorizo? Okkkkkk I guess seeing as it's quite filling but it's not a place to have brunch everyday (to me at least). Coffee everyday at Papercup is a yes for sure though! Hehe

Mmm aeropress coffee.

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Kember & Jones - Kember and Jones

Kember & Jones

4.3(56 reviews)
0.4 miByres Road, West End
££

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

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

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I like this corner of the cafe!

The kitchen - The luxury hot chocolate

The kitchen

4.1(7 reviews)
0.8 miFinnieston, West End
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I could have sworn this place was a brand-new addition to Argyle Street but I just looked on their…read moreFacebook page and it looks like they've been around since 2011. Oh dear, I've clearly not been paying attention! What I do know is that they have a wee makeover recently and it's worked, because the signage caught my eye and I knew I needed to pop in to check it out. I visited for afternoon tea with Donald M but I'd just eaten, so I only fancied a tea rather than anything to eat. It's a lovely space - the colour scheme is amazing and gives it a pretty cool vibe, very sleek, modern and classy. There's a huge display case of fresh salad items where I assume they can whip you up whatever you fancy. There's bagels, panini, sweet treats and soup - your typical lunch offerings. I opted for a cup of tea - berry - and enjoyed it in the snug window seats which are a great idea. They're padded and cosy and great for people watching and chatting away. The staff on were super friendly and welcoming, making us feel right at home and not rushing us when they were getting close to closing time. This is a great spot in Finnieston and would make for a great cafe to pop by for lunch when you don't fancy a sit down restaurant meal in one of the many restaurants along the strip. I'll be back for lunch very soon! Note: they take Swipii card.

This has had several names over the years, with this new makeover the cafe looks a lot nicer, and…read morewelcoming that before. I find it a shame that there is nothing different on the menu, as everywhere I go in the area I seem to see the same menu on offer, panini, jacket potato, and soup. I have seen the breakfast menu and do need to try it next time I'm passing by, I did spot waffles, a good thing is that I've had better coffee here than starbucks in the past.

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The kitchen - Berry tea

Berry tea

The kitchen - Flowers

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The Butterfly and the Pig - Frittata! Eggs and veggies, the healthiest thing I ate all week.

The Butterfly and the Pig

4.6(333 reviews)
1.3 miCity Centre
££

7pm reservation, we were seated immediately. The menu is clever and there really seems to be…read moresomething for everyone. My frittata was light but full of fresh piping hot vegetables. The wine list is replete with moderately priced wines; honestly we would have been willing to pay more for a couple of even better alternatives, but I would not classify that as a complaint. Service was friendly and attentive and this restaurant is so eclectic and fun.

This was a higher rated local pub we tried and about a 12 minute walk from our Hilton. It was…read moreearly at 5:00pm and not busy. 3 of the 4 of us ordered the fish and chips (17.95 GBP) just to try another joint. The wife ordered their "Fisherman" which is pan seared Scottish coley or pollock (for 27 GBP). The battered fish with the chips was more delicately done here and delicious. As an aside I tried several times to find a place here in Glasgow or in Edinburgh that did a "special" fish and chips, that is breaded with crumbs and not battered, but apparently no one does that healthier old school preparation anymore (and I need to inform my old work colleague who hailed from Glasgow and gave me this inside tip that it's not practiced anymore). I also had a Chieftain IPA. The side of peas were dryish and not flavorful and small portioned and not done as well and tasty as I have had in London or Perth, just saying. We also had their sticky toffee pudding with ice cream for dessert and that was good. The fries were mediocre. Server was friendly and attentive. 4 stars overall and a nice local flavor Glasgow outing.

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The Butterfly and the Pig - Some cozy seating.

Some cozy seating.

The Butterfly and the Pig - Sunday roast dinner

Sunday roast dinner

The Butterfly and the Pig - Mashed potato stuffed into homemade Yorkshire pudding served with gravy

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Mashed potato stuffed into homemade Yorkshire pudding served with gravy

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

Ubiquitous Chip

4.4(176 reviews)
0.3 miHillhead, West End
£££

Enter into this magical place on the west end for the best dinner in Scotland, bar none! We started…read morewith the cured salmon with smoked roe, mackerel, bbq carrots and scallops. WOW!! Each starter had their own great flavor profiles and set our palates perfectly for what was to come. Be sure to meet Will who fully understands the menu and was quite fun to banter with a bit back and forth. Abbey was wonderful! She made excellent suggestions for our mains so we went with the venison, monkfish and lamb. Each was better than the last! Venison melts in your mouth! Monkfish was grilled perfectly and the lamb was pressed and almost like a confit!! Desert was just a awesome!! Raspberry sorbet with lemon tart, chocolate mousse and caramel as well as affagato using brown butter ice creme!! The experience was outstanding and the food was incredible!! Don't forget to get one or two Old Fashioned's from Matt who had been with the restaurant for 30 years!!! Don't miss this wonderful place on a quaint little alley on the west end!!

A Hidden Gem on Ashton Lane…read more Located on the fabulous and trendy Ashton Lane, this place is anything but typical. From the moment you step in, you can tell you're in for something special. The atmosphere is gorgeous -- a bright glass ceiling, lush plants all around, and a rustic stone floor that creates the perfect mix of romantic and relaxed. It feels ideal for a date night but also welcoming for families and friends. The food here is definitely on the high-end side, and while the portions are small for the price, what you're really paying for is excellence. Every bite showcases the chefs' skill, creativity, and attention to detail. The quality and flavor are absolutely superb -- the kind of dining experience you simply won't find anywhere else. We ordered the Pigeon Breast, Bramble, Chicory, Walnut , the Tenderstem Broccoli and the Organic Arran Leaf & Herb Salad with Mustard Vinaigrette, and both dishes completely blew us away. The flavor combinations were thoughtful, unique, and perfectly balanced. This is one of those special spots worth treating yourself to at least once. Whether it's a romantic evening or a celebration with friends, it's an unforgettable dining experience on one of Glasgow's most charming lanes.

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Ubiquitous Chip - Main dining area

Main dining area

Ubiquitous Chip - Smoked mackerel at the top was the best dish of the night

Smoked mackerel at the top was the best dish of the night

Ubiquitous Chip - Outside of building

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Outside of building

The Hidden Lane Tearoom - Afternoon tea

The Hidden Lane Tearoom

4.4(71 reviews)
0.8 miFinnieston, West End
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I was on a trip to the wonderful city of Glasgow from the US with my mom. We went to the quaint…read moreHidden Lane Tearoom our first day in to unwind and enjoy delicious treats. First you go down an alley, only to reveal a secret enclave of an antique store, corner shop, and the tearoom. The square itself is fun to explore and great for photos. Once we sat down in the charming tearoom, we were greeted by a friendly and accommodating server. We ordered the afternoon tea. There was a perfect balance of sweet and savory with yummy finger sandwiches and delectable scones with clotted cream and jam. This is a lovely afternoon tea spot for all ages!

Honestly I could rave about this place. I just love afternoon tea to begin with so there's that,…read morebut honestly I feel like the teas were just SO lovely. I had their house chai and their London fog, both of which were creamy and SO flavorful and served in the loveliest teapots. The finger sandwiches and cakes were also really good and I actually did leave full, as did my travel companions. The servers were friendly and checked in often, and the place itself was actually fairly big (had 2 floors and we sat in a corner on the second floor), but it had a quant feel. The cost per person was reasonable in my opinion at £16 per person for a mini pot of tea and selection of sandwiches and tea cakes. We really enjoyed our experience there and I would recommend it to anyone looking to have a lovely afternoon tea!

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The Hidden Lane Tearoom - Selection of tea cakes and sandwiches on the left; tea pot with a cup of their London fog latte on the right :)

Selection of tea cakes and sandwiches on the left; tea pot with a cup of their London fog latte on the right :)

The Hidden Lane Tearoom - Late lunch with tea at the Hidden Lane Tearoom.

Late lunch with tea at the Hidden Lane Tearoom.

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