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    Social Bite

    4.4 (11 reviews)
    InexpensiveCafes, Sandwiches
    Open 7:00 am - 3:00 pm

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    Moderate noise
    Good for kids
    Good for groups

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    Sara T.

    I've been hearing such good things about this place, so when my friend suggested we meet in the centre of town for a lunchtime bite, this seemed like a no-brainer. I have a bit of a problem with many of the lunch places in town - they're mostly expensive and samey, leaving me feeling that I just should have gone home, or bought things to make sandwiches and sat in a park somewhere. Social Bite's chef is Michelin starred. Their profits go to good causes, and they actually do that whole suspended coffee thing that keeps getting shared to Facebook... I opted for the crayfish & mango salad (£4.25 I think), with a banana & massive cup of tea (£1.30 iirc). (There was also a soup / sandwich / fruit deal for £5, which my lunch buddy had, and which is incredible value.) The salad came with a wee pot of dressing, and was in one of those pre-style boxes. And wow, it really was good. The crayfish was fresh, the mango had just the right amount of bite, and the dressing was well paired. Bloody good.

    Fancy pot noodle with chicken, fresh veg and a chilli kick. Hot and tasty goodness.

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    Review Highlights - Social Bite

    They'll give you a loyalty card which gets you some sweet discounts - 50% off or a free lunch the more you visit.

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    4.6(9 reviews)
    0.3 miCity Centre, Merchant City
    £

    Right on noon. Was walking past the shop and saw a queue out the door, decided to pass it up, came…read moreback after the queue quieted down to discover just why the queue was so long. Seriously one of the most memorable sandwiches I've ever eaten, lovely happy faces to greet you and so many creative sandwich options! Send your friends.

    This being my first time at this location I wasn't sure if it was going to be like the one in…read moreFinneston. They're about the same size and always packed, and huzzah, their sandwiches are delicious at both locations. I had walked by a few times the day I finally popped in for a late lunch, as they were swamped the whole lunch rush. I managed to squeeze in to the queue around 2pm and I could tell they had just been through the ringer with the lunch crowd. The guy ahead of me wanted a chicken tikka sandwich but they were out of a couple of the ingredients, so he ordered something else. When it was my turn to order, the guy jokingly said 'let's see if I'm able to make your sandwich!" I ordered the Chiken Ole which was chicken meat, manchego cheese, chorizo, salsa and a spicy mayo on ciabatta. The only one thing they didn't have was the salsa, which in exchange they offered me a bit of salad with some sweet chili sauce. I decided against the sauce and took the salad! What a delightful sandwich this was. My stomach is growling just thinking about it! The bread was freshly baked and so delicious, even at 2pm. The ingredients were all fresh and piled high in to the bread. I also grabbed a bag of crisps and a lemon mint san pellagrino. The greatest lunch on the go I've had in a long while. The guys in here were cool as anything and the music was great. The queues might be long but the sandwiches are worth it. They also serve soups, coffee and baked goods if you're looking for something sweet. I will be back for sure!

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    Chicken Ole on ciabatta

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    Where The Monkey Sleeps - photo from official website

    Where The Monkey Sleeps

    4.5(72 reviews)
    0.2 miCity Centre
    £

    Repeat customer here. Never had any problems and the coffee is quite good for a small shop that…read moredoes all of its business through take out.

    I have been a fan of WTMS right from the start. A friend/co-worker of old knew these guys & helped…read morethem out on a few occasions too when they were starting up so I knew how lovely the guys behind WTMS were. They even told me the origin behind the name (everyone probably knows it now) & I always loved the funny & cool names they used for all their food things (the Stoofa always makes me smile!). This place would be a solid 5 stars if it wasn't for one thing: their opening hours. I know due to their location it probably doesn't work & I'm sure they have tried opening a bit later and maybe that didn't work BUT they used to be open on a Saturday and this was the one & only time I could really ever make it along for some WTMS tastiness & some rockin' tunes and now they are no longer open on a Saturday :-( My boyfriend & I used to love popping along here after a wee jaunt round the town on a Saturday, but alas no more can we do this...I don't work anywhere near this place either so coming here for lunch is a no-go too. Such a shame. Can't even pop in for a cheeky Oreo Speedwagon (I LOVE this name!!!) on my way home as they shut at 5pm. Dang. I am missing my WTMS bagel-fix. I love their bagels. I used to change it up and I have tried quite a few different foods in here but I just can't stray from the bagels now (sounds like a love song). Tasty tasty goodness. Quality ingredients combined in interesting & delicious ways nuzzled between beautiful bagels. UH. YES. On my last visit (I was lucky to have a day off mid-week & popped in town for some much missed monkey action) I had a delicious coffee with an Operation bagel ~ this is Roast chicken, red onion, leaves, house Caesar dressing, thyme, parmesan, balsamic and lemon juice and it is divine! Another favourite is the Firewalker (Smoked turkey, mature cheddar, sun-dried tomatoes, red onion, chillies and lemon juice) and the Witchfynder (Chorizo, smoked cheese, spring onion and chilli mayo). So damn good. I mentioned above the Oreo Speedwagon (Haha! Love that name too!) & I really find it hard to visit here without having one as I love it. It was one of the first (and only) places at the time to serve a milkshake-like drink with Oreos in it. If you haven't tried one then please do ~ you wont regret its milky, creamy Oreoy (?!) goodness *slurp* The toilet here is something to behold - the walls are completely covered from toes to nose (well, and then some) with rock posters/stickers and it is ace. You can't help but sit there and wonder at them all. I'm sure this is the reason anyone who enters this loo takes *slightly* longer to reappear than normal. At least I hope thats the reason... I love all the wee rooms & nooks & crannies this place has. Comfy sofas, books to read & such a relaxed atmosphere. It made me giggle when I was last in sitting there on this seen-better-days sofa opposite me where 2 suited-up business guys devouring their bagels whilst heavy metal played in the background. It was beautiful sight to behold. I have 3 wishes of WTMS ~ 1) that they reopen on a Saturday or Sunday or C) they open a sister/brother cafe (preferably in the West End) so more folk can experience the monkey loving bagel delightness. PLEASE! Thank you. (Also thank you for the AMAZING Meathammer burgers you provide us with too ~ so flippin' good)

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    Where The Monkey Sleeps - Lox bagel and cappuccino

    Lox bagel and cappuccino

    Where The Monkey Sleeps - Photo from official website

    Photo from official website

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    Henry Healy

    4.0(1 review)
    0.2 miCity Centre

    This was my favourite place to go for lunch back when I worked in Royal Exchange Square, as it was…read morejust round the corner so it was really handy, as well as being somewhere I knew I could get something good! There are loads of different options, nothing massively different or fancy, but often at lunchtime all you want is something filling and yummy, which is definitely what you get here! There are soups, sandwiches, hot and cold filled rolls (and I believe breakfast items as well?) plus toasties which all come with different fillings and you can pick whatever you want. They aren't stingy with the fillings at all as well which is great! I also highly recommend the macaroni cheese because it's DELICIOUS, you get a fair amount and it's just what you need when the weather's not the best and you still have to face an afternoon of work. Everything's really reasonably priced for what you get as well, especially when you compare it to some of the other places around there. Due to said delicious food, the place is always packed at lunchtimes with hungry workers, and the queue often goes right out the door - not that inside is massive, mind you. However, I never ended up waiting very long as the staff always serve people really quickly, they're very efficient! There are also different snacky things you can grab like the usual packets of crisps, teacakes and other Tunnock's stuff and also some very scrummy home baking - the caramel shortcake in particular is a delight. It is takeaway only so I guess that could be a downside for some people if you've got nowhere to take your food back to, but they really couldn't fit any tables in there!

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    Lettuce Eat

    3.7(6 reviews)
    0.3 miCity Centre
    £

    I have to echo what has been said before on Yelp for this place, I worried a pun name would be a…read moresign of a shop trying to hard to get your attention, but the food spoke for itself. I was bullied into going here, to be fair, not one to actively pay several pounds for a sandwich (it's still just bread!) but I really enjoyed this wee place, with good service and more importantly, good food. We sat outside which was a delight, being on a nice day, and overall it was a nice experience. I'm rarely up here, but would go back if I was. Recommended.

    From outside appearances and the corny name, I must admit I wasn't too enthused at giving in to my…read morehunger and resorting to munch here, and was seriously wishing I had eaten shreddies for breakfast. My tum was still a-rumblin' however, and wouldn't let up, so I gave in. I got me a roast veg wrap, my friend a chargrilled chicken sandwich with coleslaw. When the slightly nervous server took out a whole chicken breast and started to carve it up, that's when I started to look at my surroundings in a new way. The coleslaw was devine and clearly homemade, and as I looked at the sandwich fillings spread out behind the sparkling sneeze guard, I suspected that they were all homemade and of the same standard. No fat encrusted subway bacon here! It has a little breakfast bar at the back to sit in, and aside from the nervousness of the server, both the people working there were very friendly considering I was only there for two tics. My wrap must have been one of the best - and affordable hurried lunch rolls I've had in town - definitely will go back.

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    Fresh fillings

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    Where the Monkey Sleeps - They're closed!!

    Where the Monkey Sleeps

    4.3(13 reviews)
    0.3 miCity Centre
    £

    Both locations are closed as of at least September 2022. I hope this helps anyone before they walk…read moreall the way to either location

    I used to live a stone's throw from the West Regent Street location, so it wasn't til I came back…read moreto Glasgow for a visit that I had the chance to check out this newer location. It's super close to Central Station, a couple of blocks along Argyle Street from Central Bridge. The space has huge vaulted ceilings, making it feel really spacious. It's got a rustic feel with exposed brick and supports, but managed so make it feel like intentional grunge rather than trying-too-hard-to-be-industrial. The food is as great as it is at the other location, and the staff are just as friendly. The tables are always sticky and the seating is plastic, but you have everything you need. The nuclear beans are excellent, cheesy and warming with a good level of spice. I also often go for the Witchfinder General - a bagel with grilled chicken, chorizo, melted cheddar, chipotle mayo and lettuce. It's really filling and the mayo gives it a good tang to balance out the chorizo, and the little bit of salad on top lightens up what might otherwise be a heavy lunch. (Ok, it's still kinda heavy, but I don't mind). A small thing, but I also appreciate the drinks selections here - along with coke and Irn Bru they stock a few flavours of fruity San Pellegrino drinks, and Bundaberg ginger ale. I never know what I'll be in the mood for so it's great to have some options with different levels of caffeine and sweetness.

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    Where the Monkey Sleeps - Art on sale.

    Art on sale.

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    Where the Monkey Sleeps

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    Riverhill Coffee Bar

    4.5(90 reviews)
    0.1 miCity Centre
    ££

    This place has EXCELLENT coffee. I popped in about 20 minutes before closing and was met by a kind…read morestaff who made me a coffee without hesitation. It was a rainy day: drizzling : that consistency of rain that makes you feel a bit run down. I was met with the most delicious, warming coffee: a very smooth latte, that had such a lovely taste that there was no need for a drop of sugar. They were out of most of their pastries by the time I sat in--due to their popularity, I have no doubt. I chose one of their remaining items: a small cake that had a touch of lemon and a raspberry on top of a creamy frosting. It was delicious--a welcomed treat when I felt in need of a pick me up. I did not have a chance to test their food so am unable to comment. Do note however: This is a VERY small place. Cozy to be sure, but small and by no means for larger groups. It is ideal for the soloist and duos to come in and have a fairly quick coffee, cake, and food (I assume). This is NOT a place to study. There are no comfortable lounge chairs, chairs or tables. The seating is composed of stools that reside at two bars. It's kind of reminding me of Italian style cafes where you drink your espresso at the bar, across from the barista who just served it to you (though in Rome, they don't offer you stools even!). Given the level of their coffee and cake, I'll be back again soon.

    We liked this place the first time that we went twice while we were in town. It's a small place…read morewith some indoor seating and some outside but bar style. There are no bathrooms which is a downfall but it was close enough to our hotel. I got the chorizo bagel both days I went and a latte. They have display cases of baked goods and sandwiches. When I ordered, the toasted it. It was filling and had a spicy kick in it. Very good! The bagel was crispy and good too!

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    Riverhill Coffee Bar - Chorizo, egg bagel

    Chorizo, egg bagel

    Riverhill Coffee Bar - Chorizo, egg bagel

    Chorizo, egg bagel

    Riverhill Coffee Bar - Peanut butter and jelly cupcake, vegan.

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    Peanut butter and jelly cupcake, vegan.

    Social Bite - cafes - Updated September 2026

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