We came on a weekday for breakfast around 9:30am and there was plenty of seating. Shortly after,…read morethe restaurant filled quickly. We were seated in the glass atrium area and it was bright and comfortable. The food is amazing! I tried the traditional Scottish breakfast - the meaty. Loved all the meats it came with and the eggs were perfect. The beans in tomatoes were a little bit of a shock since it had a heavy tomato sauce taste - nothing like what I've tried. The bread was thick and fresh. I loved the little potato cakes the most because they were soft inside and crispy on the outside. The other dish i tried was the baked egg - recommended by the waitress. It has a heavy tomato sauce base and also included some pork chopped brisket. Also, delightful. Service was quick and attentive. It's easy to get used to having your check paid and tapped right in front of you. Efficient and friendly service.

The environment was comfortable and cute. Very lively inside, and the service was great. Friendly…read morestaff and quick. The mocha and food were delicious. Big portions and for good prices! The beans, black pudding, and poached eggs were some of the best I've had. Definitely recommend!

I love food. I love eating. I also love checking out new businesses. All of these things collided…read moretoday when I visited the brand new Primal Roast on St Vincent Street (up near Charing Cross). First impressions might be that this is a paleo cafe, and I guess it does cater to that customer but they are actually also brilliant for anyone with dietary requirements/allergies, or anyone who just wants really tasty food. At the moment, I'm mostly sticking to dairy free/gluten free and found that the food here fits that perfectly - the staff really know their stuff in terms of ingredients and allergies and will happily talk you through what is suitable. There's also a couple of options each day which are suitable for vegans - the veggie Buddha bowl as well as dessert/sweet options. It's also a much bigger space than expected - there's a few seats in the front area but then a really large seating area out back. It's perfect for a casual lunch spot with couches, or working with a laptop as there's power points and wifi (with a password which I didn't ask for on this visit!). I sat out the back and the guys were nice enough to bring my food out to me which I appreciated. So, the veggie buddha bowl. The veggies will change depending on what they cook but today it was sumac aubergine which was all my dreams come true - I love aubergine so much. Served with steamed rice, spinach as well as chickpea stew and topped with crispy kale, it was absolutely delicious. You can tell that these guys know their food as it was packed with flavour and I totally loved it. For £5.50 I thought the portion size was just right and left feeling perfectly full. They do Dear Green coffee and Tea Pigs tea - super fruit is absolutely amazing! I also got a couple of slices of cake to take away as they have dairy free options - chocolate orange cheesecake sounded too good to resist! If you're in between 7.30-11am (or all day Sat) they do breakfast which sounds good and has something for most people - porridge, hash browns, breakfast burritos. Other lunch options include frittata, soup, grilled chicken, steak. The menu isn't massive but there's a lot of variety. I'll definitely be back!

This is a great new place, offering goodies that you don't often get elsewhere…read more The reason I visited, one cold and rainy Saturday morning, is that I had heard they do raw vegan cakes. And they do - several types! This is a rare treat - becoming more common across Glasgow these days, but still makes my heart do a little happy dance when I see it. I had a caramel slice, which was delicious, and a pot of lemon and ginger tea, which warmed me up nicely to face the rain again. In the chiller, I also noticed birch juice - amazing! This is the first place in Glasgow I've seen stock this, and I was so pleased to see it as it saves me drilling a hole in a birch tree during spring time, should I fancy some birch sap. I'll be back to get some of this, for sure. I'm not kidding, it's lovely stuff, and very good for you. It seems Primal Roast have made some enlightened choices. It's also a lovely environment to sit and have a break in. Despite it being a basement cafe, it's very bright and cheerful, with sunshiny yellow on the walls, light woods, and a big glass fronted counter. It's very relaxing and pleasant space. The coffee is Dear Green and it would be great if they also had a second brand to choose from - that really would make Primal Roast the perfect place for me.

Probably the best full English/Scottish breakfast I've had after a couple weeks in the UK. The…read morebeans are homemade and nicely, lightly spiced. The blood pudding was phenomenal- if you're a fan. Coffees were solid too. Portion sizes were large, staff was friendly, the place was spotlessly clean, and they played some good indie music. Absolutely a place I'd recommend and return for another meal if ever given the chance.

Loved this little cafe, tons of pastries and drink options. Got the brunch menu, did not…read moredisappoint. Also staff is so kind and friendly

Great little breakfast spot in Glasgow full of character…read more It's a small shop, yet there's ample seating. The staff is friendly and helpful, and the breakfast we enjoyed was outstanding. From the fluffy, fresh croissants to the scrambled eggs with bacon, everything was just what the doctor ordered. And while I was there they were just starting to put out their lunch pizzas. Conveniently located near the Novotel and the Dakota Hotel, it's an ideal alternative for a delicious morning meal

incredible sandwiches and pizza slices. Amazing lily friendly staff. A lovely place to visit.read more

After walking by 15173637 times, finally I tried out the Steamie and I'm so glad I did. Staff was…read morelovely, interior cute and the food absolutely incredible. My friend and I both got the full breakfast (big yin) and they're fine to swap some things out you might not like (black pudding for a hashbrown? heck yes). The breakfast was massive and neither of us managed to eat it all but wow! so good!!! Will be back soon!

Out in Finnieston the other day when the heavens opened and the Steamie, open for just three days…read moreat that point, appeared through the sheet of water and looked like the perfect place to shelter with a coffee. Cosy, warm, lots of wood and cool lighting - and super friendly. Looks like an outpost of Artisan Roast - and apparently it is independent but AR is involved. If the aesthetic didn't give it away, the place stocks AR coffee, cakes and bread. Food is simple - alongside cakes they have bagels, toast, yogurt and granola and do sandwiches at lunch. They will be open later in the evening than some other places - I think he mentioned 6 or 7pm but can't remember which! I only had a cappuccino and a chat with the guy running the place but the service was warm and friendly and the coffee was excellent. Competition for the also excellent CC&T a block along and The Hidden Lane Cafe but a great addition to the local area.

Really good best chic sweet corn soup and ribs :) would deffo go back great friendly staff value…read morefor money

1st class service, people were helpful, smiley and food was deeelicous. Would defo go back!read more

Very nice location. Near shops and GCU so very easy access for anyone looking for a nice quick…read moremeal, snack, or coffee. I ordered a cappuccino as they don't serve iced coffee. The coffee was good, not spectacular, but worth the £2.35. I also got a vegetarian wrap and it was amazing!! I would definitely go back to get another one. They have a wide variety of baked goods, sandwiches, salads, soups and juices as well. I ate in and boy was it crowded. The tables were so pushed together if I moved a little I would be rubbing elbows with someone else. All the customers were super polite though. They also offer free wi-fi.

I remember an old friend of mine use to love Starbucks across the road from here. I use to wave to…read morehim from the window of here while he was in Starbucks. Yes. It's that close. I always liked Starbucks coffee, but loved the food better in here. I'm sitting here with a White Americano, extra strong. It's yucky because I wanted it strong:) cups look great, with a built in plastic stir thing. Coffees are miles smaller Than Starbucks. It's a nice good size. I don't see any sockets. The place looks really clean. And you can just watch the world go past. It cost me £2.05 and I was served by a lovely smiling "Zoe H" I'm having fun watching 2 Glasgow City council staff pretending to work, looking at a Motorbike:)

Smile Cafe is just the most perfect Italian cafe…read more The ingredients they use here are fresh, and many of them are imported from Italy. The food tastes authentic and home made. The coffee is amazing, and the staff who make it are friendly. Try any of the sandwiches! This little cafe may be a bit out of the way of the heart of the West End, but it's 100% worth the short walk.

I'd been to this place a month back to scope it out seeing as they advertised real Italian coffee…read moreand panini. Great I thought, I'll give their coffee a go. The fridge looked well stocked and the coffee good, but perhaps a bit on the weak side. So I popped in again to try a sandwich (or panino as they say in Italy) and a wee coffee. Much to my delight the coffees are now double shot for the same price, result! The panino was also delicious, made with crispy fresh ciabatta bread, imported cheese, and homemade grilled veggies. Now, for a cafe in the west end the prices are very reasonable perhaps even cheap. Staff were friendly and there was a nice buzz about the place with cheesy 80s music playing in the background. In all honesty I'd struggle to find a better sandwich or coffee in the city, so for that reason, top marks.