I had been wanting to visit here for pure ages and it was certainly worth the wait. It was my birthday and my sista from another mista Angela B. and I do like to have a wee day out for our birthdays as we are a week apart. I thought visiting the Southside for a wee change. It's somewhere I wouldn't normally go but Angela had been before and new some good places to visit including The Glad Café. We opted for a brunch and I had my favourite dish French Toast, bacon and maple syrup. Yum! I had a cheeky mocha and it just complicated my delicious mound of food goodness on my plate. The place was always constantly busy and it was like a tardis and much bigger than I thought. The entrance is just a door with a small shop beside it, once you walk down the corridor it just opens up and it was wonderful. It was bright and it's for all ages. I wouldn't mind seeing a gig here as they always promote local talent. It's a great project and I'm so glad, literally, it's became such a success. read more

The Glad Cafe - Yelper Debs M performing in the gig area with Graeme Quinn and The Graeme Quintet. - Cafes Near Me - Glasgow, GLG

Been wanting to check this place out since I first heard about it & finally, a couple of weeks ago, I got to go. Thankfully it lived up to my expectations of the place. I was only here in the bar for a drink after work but it is such a lovely and cool place to hang about it. Some might say living in the West End I am spoiled for choice for hip bars/venues but I really don't think there's anywhere WE quite like the Glad Cafe. It reminds me more of Stereo or Mono in that not only is the GC a great place to have a drink but also does really nice food (so I hear) and puts on gigs and other such events. It's what Shawlands/the South Side has been crying out for. If I lived local this would most definitely be my local. Beers on tap the evening I went were Brooklyn Lager, William's Lager and Caesar Augustus, West Munich Red and a Sam Smith's beer. This is a really good selection for a place the size it is. Prices were not too bad either ~ £3.50 for a pint of the William's Bros. lager. They also had some nice bottled beers too, including the Drygate beers. The wine list looked pretty substantial also and again, pretty good prices. I did have an issue with the West Munich Red beer in that it tasted bizarre/off but thankfully the nice girl serving let me choose another beer instead. I like the decor, furniture and layout of the cafe, it feels very boho and being in here on a Winters evening with all the wee tealights lit it was delightfully cosy & just what I needed after a long, tiring week. If you want to come here for food I noticed the kitchen stops serving at 7pm which surprised me as just assumed this was a place were folk could come for an evening meal but obviously it really is more a 'cafe' than just the name suggests. Great place, lovely vibe and providing that little bit something extra for the area ~ I'm a fan. read more

The Glad Cafe - Inside the bar area. - Cafes Near Me - Glasgow, GLG

Finally made it here and got a seat on Tuesday afternoon. I honestly don't think this place is as hard to find as people say - just look for the Pacman-esqe red logo and head through the door towards the back and you'll be there. The space reminds me a little bit of a nursery/primary school. I think it's the bold colours, the wooden railings and the layout. I don't mean this as a criticism at all as it has a unique vibe which is different from anywhere on the southside. The space is also pretty big with tables in different areas (mezzanine, along the window, corridor etc) so you should be able to find a nice cosy spot to sit - although, heed my warning about how busy it can be on the weekend! I was greeted by a super friendly staff member who told me what was being served that day, and reassured me I wasn't too late for lunch as I got there about 2.15. I decided to go for the sweet potato fries and the seafood chowder. In hindsight, this was way too much food for one person and I would have been better off focusing my attention on just the chowder as I seriously over-ate. The chowder was really generous with mussels and salmon, and was a really intense, smooth, creamy flavour. It was so good in fact, that I kept eating well beyond the point my stomach told my brain I was "full" and I only stopped when I started feeling like I was going to pass out from over-consumption. The soup came with bread - white, brown or Crossmyloof loaf. I went for the intriguing local loaf and was in heaven - this was really good, dense, tasty bread. I meant to buy a loaf when I was leaving but got distracted chatting to the friendly staff. The fries weren't what I expected - for one, they were massive. Each individual chip was quite weighty and it was hard to eat more than a few. I think they also needed some kind of seasoning or parmesan cheese over them as they were a bit plain on their own. My meal of the chowder, chips and a fancy lemonade came to just over £10. They also do soup and sandwich deals which are more budget friendly. I can't think of how The Glad Cafe could improve. Their food is restaurant-quality good, the staff are super cool and the venue is relaxing and comfortable. My only slight grizzle would be that the wifi wasn't quite working when I was there, but then I instead buried myself in street press so it was a nice excuse to take a break from the net. Note: they accept Swipii cards. read more

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After months of wanting to visit The Glad Cafe, I finally got to with Gian and my old studio mate while looking for a flat in South Side! Only took over a year to get me to that part of town (gooosh lazy Sarah is lazyyyy). Anyway, first things first, this place is super dope. Love the atmosphere! Very alternative and gives me the same vibe as Project Cafe or Stereo. Also seems like a great space to do work in! I like it a lot! Went in for some food so I ordered their burger special which was a Spicy Beef burger with chips and salad. It's £9.95 which is not super cheap but it was WAYYY filling. Was filled to the brim at the end of that meal! Nice. Looking forward to trying more food for sure Also had coffee! 2 cups in fact, within an hours (wow). But they make REALLY good coffee. I was super happy with my caffe lattes! Tasted great! £2.30 a cup, which is a normal price. Staff members were coohl too. Very friendly and quick! Good job! Anyway, if I'm moving to the South Side, I'm REALLY looking forward to being a regular here! Can't wait to go back and also check out their vintage shop right next to the cafe :-) read more

The Glad Cafe - Beef burger with salad and chips for £9.95 - Cafes Near Me - Glasgow, GLG

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I have to confess, I have only been to the Southside twice since I moved to Glasgow almost four years ago. I know, what a schmuck, right. So, as I had a hire car for the weekend, I decided to use this as the chance to venture South and sample The Glad Cafe. It is very unassuming from the outside so I was surprised to find such a big venue inside. The atmosphere was welcoming, with great background music ("Graceland" followed by some Stevie Wonder) and the staff were really friendly. We parked ourselves on two couches and ordered some coffees. The menu is comprehensive, packed with great local dishes and the cake selection is sweet enough to give your doctor diabetes. I ordered the falafel wrap and Gemma ordered the Cullen Skink. As soon as our dishes were brought over, I had the words of the Grail Knight running through my head. I had chosen....poorly. It is not that my dish wasn't tasty (though it would have definitely benefited from a garlic mayo or a raita and some dressing on a meagre salad), more that the Cullen Skink was delicious. The portion was massive, more than enough for two to tackle and the Crossmyloof Loaf was so good, I tried to buy some. "Sold Out" - damn it!. The price was also pretty reasonable, with coffees priced between £2-£2.20 for your standards and the food costing £6-£7 each. I'm not in the Southside very often, but I would be more than happy to come to the Glad Cafe again. read more

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I have only visited The Glad Cafe in its capacity as a gig venue so I can't really speak for it as a cafe/coffee shop. However, as a music venue it's pretty darned great. I mean I'm biased, because I loved the music I came to hear but then I've also visited less good venues featuring excellent musicians, so hopefully I'm not too biased. They have a good few excellent beer choices on tap at the bar and the staff are friendly and helpful (the beer I originally wanted was off, so they made a suggestion for something similar, which I liked). Service is quick too, which is always good when you want to get back to your seat before you miss any music. I'm no musician, but I thought the acoustics were pretty good given the size of the place. The atmosphere is great too, with lots of the friendliest kind of heckling coming from the crowd. Probably the only downside to the place is the lack of connectivity - I couldn't get phone signal and the free WiFi was a little unreliable. Still, I'd definitely come back here for more music events and maybe if I'm early enough I'll try some of their tempting cakes and bakes too. read more

The Glad Cafe - Debs M and the Graeme Quintet on stage - Cafes Near Me - Glasgow, GLG

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I've yet to eat much here other than a hummus plate as the vegan munchies often seem to be on their lunch menu, but I've been in a few times for drinks and events. Tonight I was there for an event which was on as part of this month's Refugee Festival Scotland (organised by the Scottish Refugee Council). I love the space; it's not too hot, quite intimate, and has a great sound for both film and live music. It was £1.80 for a half of Williams' Bros Caesar Augustus, which is fairly average in price. There's a bus stop right outside with frequent buses to take you into the city centre in around 15mins, unless you're fortunate enough to be within walking distance of crawling home! It's definitely my favourite place to go for an evening drink on the southside. read more

The Glad Cafe - Cocktails. Yum yum! - Cafes Near Me - Glasgow, GLG

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Obviously a great venue and cool place to hang out. The male member of staff who greeted and served me was very friendly and welcoming. The service was quick and the coffee good. Unfortunately, the cake, which had a good taste, was a little dry and shy of filling. One side of the slice had obviously been exposed to the air and was very dry. This side was presented to me face up, drenched in icing sugar, presumably to cover this up. Such a shame, as I'm sure it would've been delicious if it had been more moist. I'm interested in social enterprise and and asked a female server about it when I went to settle my bill. She didn't seem to know much about it or wish to engage in conversation about it. A mixed experience. read more

The Glad Cafe - The Lemon & Berry Cake was nice but a little dry and shy on berry filling, esp side exposed to air & covered in icing sugar. - Cafes Near Me - Glasgow, GLG

I THINK I FINALLY FOUND MY "PLACE" I've been living in the South Side for two months and haven't really found 'that spot' yet to go whenever I need to get out of the house, to study, whatever. I think I finally found it. It's got a good atmosphere, there's the music venue in the back, cafe and bar and food, and also the social enterprise aspect at the vintage shop next door. I like it here a lot a lot. AND, the cafe stays open till midnight - WIN! read more

I've visited The Glad Cafe several times now on different days and at different times and have loved every time! I first visited it because a friend told me she saw some gluten-free cakes for sale - that's one way to get my attention! I have since been for lunch many times as well as for breakfast, brunch and drinks with friends in the evening. The cafe has a lovely laid back feel, even though it is always busy. I managed to grab the last free table when I visited last weekend just before a crowd of people came in which was lucky! I opted for a tasty roast beef, claret cheddar and red onion relish sandwich (on GF bread of course!) I had to double check that the bread was gluten free as it was so lovely and fresh tasting! I had a big bowl of Cajun sweet potato fries on the side too which ensured I was suitably stuffed! During previous visits I've had soup and even French toast (another novelty for me!) The menu is packed with loads of options from burgers to salads to sharing platters and there is a daily specials board with different soups, gnocchi, burgers and fish dishes. There are always a fantastic selection of cakes on offer including gluten-free goodies from Wildflours. I've only ever been in once when there was no gluten-free option (obviously I was upset that day!) so I feel that it would be rude not to sample a tasty treat while I'm there! Last week I decided to take a slice of the lemon and blueberry polenta cake home to have later - I couldn't believe how delicious and moist it was! My boyfriend has tried it before and the fact he also took a slice home (when there were lovely looking gluten-laden cakes and cookies he could have) really says a lot! There's also a fully stocked bar - I don't drink beer obviously but I'm informed that it's a plus that they serve Williams Bros stuff! The Cafe is also a venue with regular gigs and literature events (I think I've even heard talk of a table tennis tournament in the past!?) All in all, if you're looking for somewhere in Shawlands to go for a bite to eat, coffee or drink then you can't go wrong with The Glad Cafe - and if you need to avoid gluten you DEFINITELY need to pay them a visit! :) read more

The other half and I walked past Glad twice, and we were deliberately looking for it - however, we eventually located the doorway (look for the largeish logo that looks a bit like Pacman), and wandered into what felt like a different, very hip and cosy world - well, compared to the Siberian wasteland of Pollokshaws Road outside. Things were a bit faffy at the start - a lack of menus on the tables, a glut of huge baby buggies and the staff dealing with a bit of an onslaught meant that we hovered redundantly by the counter for a minute or two before being assured that we could take a menu and sit down. Once seated and ordered , the other half read the paper while I checked out the poster wall. Hand painted posters! And good ones at that! When our sandwiches arrived, I felt like sprinting round to the Brooklyn Cafe with my plate and shouting "THIS is what a £5 sandwich should look like!!!" Mahoosive chunky doorstopping sandwiches, crammed with filling, and lots of salad and dressing. Marvellous. With eyes bigger than my belly, I'd also ordered sweet potato fries (I heartily advise you to order them when you go), so sadly I managed to fill myself up before I even got to the huge selection of cakes. But then I had a brainwave. "Do you do cake to takeaway?" I asked hopefully as we paid the bill. "We do indeed!" replied the chap behind the counter, who didn't seem too startled by my reply of "Yeeessssss!!!" with accompanying enthusiastic fist pump, and promptly scooped two slices of chocolate orange cake into a box for me. We had our cake the next day, which was about a week ago now. I almost need a lie down just thinking about how lovely it was (look, just order that alongside the sweet potato fries, save yourself time). So all good, but why no 5 stars? Well, the seating is a bit haphazard, and they probably could do with an extra body for busy lunchtimes - but they do work their socks off, so be patient during the rush, and they will come to you! read more

The Glad Cafe is a fantastic and high quality day to night venue, like a slightly friendlier, chirpier Mono in the Southside. Easily accessible by bus on Kilmarnock Road, this lovely venue is a social enterprise, providing employment and training opportunities and entirely not-for-profit. Cake always tastes better for a good cause! It was super busy on a Saturday afternoon but there are some really sweet little benches to sit on while you wait for a table. There's a really impressive range of hot and cold (and alcoholic) drinks with a home bakery selection to match- there was coffee cake, carrot cake, lemon meringue pies, pistachio and white chocolate, chocolate and more to choose from and the serving sizes are EPIC. Really friendly service, delightfully hip decor and superb quality baking mean I'll be hurrying back here as soon as I can to try the main food menu which looked fantastic and imaginative with daily specials too. There are lots of great events from bands to poetry to film screenings to attract evening audiences here too- as well as a sister vintage and second hand clothing shop right next door. I say, what a jolly lovely place to spend a Saturday afternoon! read more

The Glad Cafe - Very busy Saturday! - Cafes Near Me - Glasgow, GLG

Well disappointed that they give plastic glasses for gigs - I asked why they said because theere was no dish washer in the gig room (as if they can use the other one) and that they recycle plastics! Do you know how much energy used to recycle plastic??? read more

I've been here a few times and kept forgetting to review it....here it is now. We went on Saturday afternoon about 2 and it was mobbed. Luckily we managed to get a table ok. The menu is pretty extensive with daily specials on the blackboard. Not going to go into any grey detail about what I had but wanted to mention a few key points: 1. My friend hates rocket in a salad. She asked if they would just give her free salad leaves instead of rocket. They said that rocket in all their salads but would try to pick it out. When her dish came, there was no rocket so big thank you to the kitchen for doing that. 2. Coffee is from Dear Green and it is delicious. We ordered 2 skinny lattes each as were so good. 3. The cake selection is impressive and unusual as well. I had a parsnip, ginger and lime cake which was just devine. The parsnip came though just enough to give It a lovely flavour and ginger gave it an nice heat. Staff are friendly if not a little overwhelmed buy how busy it was. read more

Up-Cycled everything? I hope not... If Old Piano Key coat hooks, recycled print shop & scaffold plank shelves and "up-cycled" tables are your bag, then The Glad Cafe maybe worth a visit. Recycling starts from the ground-up at The Glad Café - even the floor boards are salvaged and these very same boards are cleverly used to create the frontage for the fully licensed coffee bar. And I'm sure the decent selection of liquor on offer will be well used during the many music events on offers. The striking and colourful light is one of the first things you notice as you enter the cafe, creating a welcoming glow and great first impression. So with this early smack to the senses we were looking forward to a locally roasted and toasted coffee by Dear Green Coffee - a Glasgow-based coffee roaster committed to sustainable coffee farms. Have to say that our small 8oz coffees were way too strong, but not a problem as a dash of hot water and milk solved that. The 'barista' explained we got a double shot lungo, which again was fair enough even though we ordered Americano - I'll know next time. That's where the "fair enough" ended though as he went on to say that he "knew about coffee" and that "everyone else liked it". At this point he just started to look stupid and off we trotted. read more

'This is your sort of place, isn't it?' asks my Dad as we enter the Glad Cafe. It's like he's read my mind. The Glad cafe is cosy and bright with a creative artsy vibe. It was thriving and inviting when we arrived. A lot was going on; chatter and drinks and coffee and cake.- The beautiful cake selection atop the counter almost tempted me for something sweet. Next time, Glad, next time! We were here to see the film 'A Dangerous Game', which was followed by a Q&A with director Anthony Baxter. I was really grateful to have been able to see the film since, as an independent documentary, there wasn't a great deal of demand for it and, as a result, it hasn't been shown in larger cinema chains outside of a handful of showings across the UK. So to see the film AND meet the director was a great experience. The ticket cost of a mega-bargain of £5 and the lovely Glad Cafe location was an added bonus. The little back room where they showed the film is a great space, and it's lovely that the Glad Cafe put it to such good use with regular music and arts events. - First on my list is the monthly open mic night. A bustling wee cultural hub, is Glad. And there's a whole host of exciting things happening, all a-calling me back. That and the warm welcome. And the drool-worthy cakes. And the scrumptious sounding lunch menu. I'll see you soon, Glad? read more

This place is so good that I wish I could give it an extra star. It's comfortable and unpretentious, yet really cool. The owners and staff are all super-nice. It's a cafe during the day and a music venue at night. They feature art for sale by local artists and they have a magazine that features local writers. You'll find a small but high quality collection of beers on tap, and I really can't fault anything about their food, baked goods and coffee. In fact, the food and baked goods are exceptional. You can buy a Bakery 47 cross-my-loaf here for £2. Once you try it, you'll never want any other kind of bread in your house. They also have free wireless and a couple of plugs. It's a good place to work during the day and an even better place to work in that in-between time when most of the coffee shops have closed. I like pubs, but I seldom sit in a pub and work on my laptop. It just doesn't feel right. However, the Glad Cafe is a place where you can walk in at 5:30, order a pint and get in a couple of hours of ale-inspired work without feeling like a sad-o for being alone. read more

Fab wee cafe ideally situated at shawlands cross. Ive been in here a few times now as they offer gluten free choices on the menu plus a lovely selection of gluten free cakes. There is an events room that has loads happening but i havnt managed to make it along to anything yet but i plan to soon! Lovely little venue! read more

My baby brother was just off an overnight flight home after 2 years in Canada and had 2 new nieces and a nephew to meet. Finding somewhere appropriate for an overtired uncle, 3 one year olds, a 2 year old and 3 screechy sisters stumped us and we ended up settling on the Glad Cafe as the sister who's sofa my brother has moved on to lives very close. The first thing to mention is that this place is easy to miss. Thankfully the wee vintage shop next door are very helpful and pointed me in the right direction, otherwise puff might still not have met Uncle Stu. I liked the eclectic, mis-matched decor and relaxed feel. That they had enough high chairs for the brood deserves a special mention. But I do think that the sheer number of small people at one table threw the waiter as he seemed a bit shell shocked, given that there were no tantrums, massive hissy fits or tears I don't really see what the issue was. We ordered breakfasts and while my eggs royal was good I wasn't blown away. Maybe my standards have been set too high brunching at Brunch Club. There wasn't anything wrong I just felt it was all a bit meh. I ordered a croissant for Puff and even toasted am pretty sure they were quite stale, it has to be said this didn't stop puff from demolishing it but she can't be trusted given that she will happily eat dirt from the garden! The cake counter looked impressive but the small people were getting restless so we left without sampling anything - this is probably why my visit to the Glad Cafe didn't quite hit the mark. I'll need to go back and eat cake and see what I think next time... read more

easily one of my favourite places to go on Pollokshaws Rd. Tonight I was meeting friends so it was a couple of sharing platters & 2 bottles of wine (£57) and a lovely chilled evening. If I'm not working during the day I am happy to come here for a late lunch and wile away a few hours reading a book as it's as much a cafe as a bar. There's free WiFi for those in need of it and the staff (mainly volunteers) are friendly but not in your face. I've been to quite a few events as well so if you're local to the Southside or fancy a chance give it a try. read more

The Glad Cafe - Generous cake slices = happy me - Cafes Near Me - Glasgow, GLG

I was attending a meeting in The Glad Cafe and what I seen of it, I rather liked. The pub/cafe area is very relaxing, it's all very clean looking and reminds of of an Ikea catalogue but in a good way! The prices are pretty reasonable the have Williams Bros on tap! They have a mixture of teas which is nice and the atmosphere is pretty bang on. I'm not sure if they do draft soft drinks which I suppose could get expensive if your looking to have spirits rather than a coffee. The venue side I LOVE! It's a contrast to the cafe side, I think it was concrete but I only seen it with it's lighting up. It has a small theatre set up lighting wise and the stage is a pretty good size. It's a reasonable size and the staff were pleasent enough, I can't really say much as I was in for a meeting rather for pleasure however I will be back again and would recommed dropping by if your near. read more

Went here for a lateish lunch about 2pm today (Sunday). Its truly inconspicuous, so we were glad we'd checked out Google maps beforehand. We were lucky to get a table for 4, as it was busy, busy in a pleasant, bustling, its somewhere you want to be kind of way. A high chair was no problem for the friendly staff and the toddler was well entertained by rolling his car down the ramp once he'd wolfed his food. Kid friendly in spades as evidenced by the number of prams stashed around the place. I had the seafood chowder special and didn't need dinner. A big bowl stuffed full of fishy deliciousness. Boys had made to order sandwiches and fruit - again top marks to the staff. Finished off with couple of espressos - didn't disappoint. We'll be back. Oh and the free wifi worked well also. read more

Haven't given one star before but this was the worst food and service I have received in Glasgow. Ordered from the specials board. Coley with squash cous cous and Harrisa. and my wife had a Thai pork burger. The fish was one of the driest dishes I have ever had, a tiny morsel of squash and a forest of undeclared salad mixed through the bone dry cous cous, car crash of a dish. The burger had heat but was again dry without any flavour or fresh Thai flavours boke! Would have complained but staff were few and far between, we had to find someone to order, food arrived before cutlery and there was no check back. Whilst paying at the counter (was keen to get out!) was asked if the meal had been ok said no and told member of staff why.... 'Not good then' was the response....Afraid so. read more

The Glad Cafe is very eclectic. In all ways. Decor-wise, nothing matches and it's a bit of a jumble. But that just adds to its charm. You're also as likely to find a live band, or random poetry recital happening whenever you pop in for a drink. Oh, they have monthly leaflets of their planned live events. It kinda reminds me of a much larger (and more upmarket ) version of Chai Ovna. But less snobby (customers I mean), and with a bigger menu. The food here sounds great and looks tasty - I'll be trying it next time I'm in Shawlands. I'll pop in again - it's just a good place to chill. read more

Pleasant bar service with a good range of food & drink on offer. The enterprise does a great deal for music education in the local community and deserves support at every opportunity. The back room is also a good music venue. read more

Glad Café is just so nice. I find it hard to pass that wee door on the street into the the gem that is glad. The food, the staff & the venue is always way above average & I've never been disappointed. If you've not been yet..... What have you been doing???? read more

I love this place and you will too. Friendly atmosphere and consistently good coffee and food. A place to chill, study or just get some lunch, The Glad never fails. The staff are super nice too, down to earth and friendly. Says a lot about the place. Glad this is in the Southside. I can go every week! read more

A hub of southside social life. This place always has a busy & varied schedule of gigs, groups and events. From movie nights to toddler groups - the glad cafe must have at least one thing for everybody. The bar service is terrible and slow but this can easily be overlooked. read more

Popped in on a Saturday afternoon for a quick lunch and went with the soup and half sandwich combo for £6. Leek and potato soup was lovely but the sandwiches, despite sounding good on the menu, were a little basic. I had cheese with an apple and plum chutney in whole meal bloomer - the bread was nice but the grated cheese wasn't very flavourful and the chutney tasted like standard shop bought. The sandwich was perfectly edible but nothing special. The other sandwich ordered was roast beef and mustard mayo on white bloomer for my dad. He felt the bread was a bit stale and there was only one thin slice of cold cut roast beef, similar to that in supermarket packets. I'd return for coffee and a cake but wouldn't rush back for lunch. read more

Jumped into the Glad Cafe yesterday for a snack while I was running round getting some stuff done in the southside. I had originally planned on Strange Brew but it was packed with Saturday brunchers so gave this place a try and thank god I did!!! Everybody get yourself down to The Glad Cafe. ASAP people. The entrance is right next to the adjoining vintage store (which I need to go have a nosey in next time), and you walk down a long hallway that takes you to quite a big colourful space that they've kitted out really well with random bits of mismatching furniture that keeps the big room feeling cosy and warm. It was fairly busy but we managed to snag a table for 3 and were immediately greeted by a member of staff who chatted us through the menu and let us know that McCune Smith (cafe in Merchant city) food was being served today. I ended up getting the special which was amazinggggg! Toasted banana walnut bread, greek yoghurt with muddled strawberries, honey and fresh figs...mouth watering just thinking about it. Actually pretty sad thinking that this won't be on the menu when I go back! It was that good. Few nice coffees, couple of cakes from their incredible selection and a beer for my friend. All for less than 20 quid! What's not to love? I'll definitely be returning and hopefully get the chance to attend one of their night time events, they host gigs etc and the cafe takes on a bar feel. There is lots of posters round the cafe filling us in on upcoming events. Can't wait to go back! read more

I am downgrading the Glad Cafe from 5 stars to 4 as on my last couple of visits services has definitely been a bit wobbly, while the portions are undeniably small. I ordered eggs on a Sunday morning and got two eggs on 1 (one) slice of toast! I appreciate the "crossmyloaf loaf" might be fancy bread but surely they can stretch to providing 2 slices? read more

This is immense!!! I love it so much that I tend to visit at least once a month!. The food is beautifully handmade and extremely tasty, as a vegetarian, there are some excellent choices for me. I love the laid back approach to dining, you sit wherever you want on some oddly put together wooden tables and chairs and wait for one of the trendy waiters/waitresses to come and take your order! One point to note however is - If you end up there on a Sunday (and just happen to have a hangover) - the place is packed to the brim with young mothers and their babies, this may/may not be might not be ideal. read more

Busy, busy... Just the way I like it! Great atmosphere, kids, hipsters, young folk, old folk, basically everybody was here. The coffee was tasty (lovely latte art too!) and I had a delicious rhubarb and custard cake, nice big slice. Good value, great atmosphere and tasty sugar hit for the afternoon. Not much more I could ask for from a Saturday afternoon coffee stop. read more

This place is a great establishment with an Icelandic feel that's half way between a café and a bar. Important to recognise they operate in a method that supports the arts and the atmosphere is excellent. read more

I`m a massive fan of what its about and the opportunities it affords artists of all sorts to interact.I give four stars for one reason only.It is going to get better and better as more people clamber to cross its threshhold.it also has an easy atmosphere during the day for a coffee and cake or bowl of delicious soup and time to read in peace read more

Cafe and new music venue for the Southside of Glasgow. I have only been in for coffee and home made cake so far and that was grand. I'm looking forward to seeing some music there in the future though. read more

Too esoteric for me. I've heard good things about their burgers, but they didn't have any, so had a sandwich instead. When I went home and searched it, I read that their chef was away and they're working with someone else, so not sure I'll be back. read more

Lovely cafe with good tea and coffee. I only had dinner here once and I'd pass on that, was a little bland (I had the Iranian vegetable stew). It's also a great music venue! The ambiance of the place is very relaxed and it's a great place to do some work or have a read. Love that it's open much later than one cafes in Glasgow :) read more

Rarely do I find myself in the position of having to disagree with previously posted positive reviews but unfortunately I feel particularly aggrieved following our recent visit to the Glad Cafe. I always like to support newly established businesses in our area and as a consequence we decided to pay a visit. The ambiance is quite appealing but unfortunately we had to wait nearly an hour for soup and sandwiches to be served and by that time we had already decided to leave, having arranged a visit to Mrs Claus in Pollok House. The hour's delay in itself, although disappointing, is not the main reason for offering this comment. Upon leaving we were given two complimentary 'turkey' sandwiches. Whoever prepared them may need to hang their head in shame. There was little meat content and of that around 75% was fat and gristle! They were definitely not fit for human consumption and were consigned to a refuse bin in Pollok Estate. I was really hoping for more from this venue but I'm afraid the food preparation in the kitchen leaves much to be desired. read more