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    The Hidden Lane Tearoom

    4.4 (71 reviews)
    ModerateTea Rooms, Cafes
    Closed 12:00 pm - 6:00 PM

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    What's the vibe?
    Moderate noise
    Good for kids
    Good for groups
    Outdoor seating

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    Bebe K.

    I loved this place.. very cute and cozy. The staff were friendly and welcoming. The tea was good and the food was not heavy but filling. I plan to go back multiple times this week. Loved how it was just off a busy road into a quaint little block. Recommended if you like a laid back, cozy cute spot.

    Late lunch with tea at the Hidden Lane Tearoom.

    We were very satisfied with the ambience and the quality of the service. Such a cozy cafe! What a wonderful treat for weary travelers. We loved their sandwiches and soup and the tea with scones.

    Hannah K.

    Lovely tea, many options. My friend and I tried the Blueberry rooibus and the red berry and both were very nice. We had the breakfast (more like brunch) tea and it was tasty and filling with sandwiches, scones, and pastries.

    Cupcake
    Vera L.

    nice cupcake with good flavor. Just a little bit sweet for me. Bring cake to the garden really smooth the day.

    Wonderful little kitchen bit. One of the girls made the button thing at the back!
    Sophie K.

    Imagine stepping through an arch into a quiet little backstreet and into the fairytale tree doll house you always wanted to have when you were a child. This is what The Hidden Lane Tearoom is. Step off Argyle Street and turn left and keep walking, you may miss it. Let me explain what I mean with fairytale teahouse, mismatched teapots and adorable quaint and flowery teacups, whimsical lampshades, interesting jewellery for sale, cakes in all shapes, sizes and flavours and tea upon tea. We sat upstairs on the mezzanine and the waitress was helpful was wearing a lovely owl-patterned dress. They make their own chai, just for that reason everybody should come here. How delicious their chai is, too. Their lavender Earl Grey, the smell was lovely. I have to confess that I have passion for tea and I love, love, love Earl Grey - especially loose leaf. Tea is the best. I digress. I don't know what they do to their scones, but it was divine. I love the crunchy outside and the light fluffiness on the inside. The clotted cream was also amazing, but the tea is just a thing of beauty. The sandwiches my friend ate also looked delicious, and some of their other savoury options are making my mouth water. I can see myself coming here alone, with a good book to sample some more of their delicious tea and some of their baked and cooked goods. One last bit of advice, don't try and lean on the bannister of the mezzanine. It's rather wobbly.

    Sweet Treats at the Hidden Lane Tea Room
    Amy G.

    On a dreary Saturday afternoon in Glasgow, what else is there to do but have tea and cake? That's what my friends and I thought when we headed out to The Hidden Lane Tea Room last weekend! We walked down the cobbled lane just off Argyle Street in Finnieston, and spotted the tiny tea room in the far left corner. It's quite well hidden and unless you were looking for it, you probably would never even spot it, but it's definitely worth a second glance. We walked in to find the tea room crammed, and a staff member told us there were no tables available except a small couch upstairs we could squeeze onto until something else became available. We didn't fancy going back out in the rain so we headed upstairs and sat down on the comfy wicker couch, perusing the menu. The interior of the tea room is honestly adorable. The mezzanine level we were sat on had a enough tables to seat around 10-15 people, while downstairs was divided into two rooms that sat around 20-25 people in total. The style is very vintage, with old books, antiques and beautiful tea sets on every surface and shelf. The whole place has an interior that feels like spring, with lots of floral prints, pastel tones and worn wood. There are lots of different Afternoon Tea options so whether you just want a little bite, or you want to devour all three tiers, there's something to suit everyone and prices start at just £6 each! We decided to order the 'Sweet Treats' for three - Afternoon Tea without the savoury element, just pure, cakey goodness - along with a pot of Turkish Apple tea. Before our drinks had even arrived, the waitress came to tell us there was a proper table available, so we moved downstairs to a table opposite the kitchen area, where we could watch the baking happening before our very eyes! It was clear from this view that everything is made fresh in house, with batches of scones constantly going in and out of the oven. It was quite fun watching them work, but they were clearly feeling the heat as the place was completely full. Our tea arrived in a large vintage style tea pot, a set of miss-matching cups, which were adorable, and a couple of tea strainers. The tea smelled fantastic and the strainer caught pieces of apple used to infuse it. We also asked for some tap water, but I think they were so busy they forgot about it, as it never arrived! Our three-tier cake stand arrived shortly after, carrying a layer of scones generously filled with jam and cream, and two upper tiers of cakes and sweet treats. We decided to start at the bottom with the scones - I don't usually like scones with raisins in, but these were so fresh and delicious. In the middle was a coconut layer cake with a strawberry on top, which was nice but probably my least favourite of the selection. My favourite was the piece of chocolate brownie on top which had fresh raspberries through it. The chocolate was dark and rich, but the raspberries provided bursts of freshness. Other cakes included a mini blueberry bakewell slice, another, super fudgy chocolate square and a little almond biscuit with glacé cherries. For just £8 each, including the tea, this was a really good deal and the surroundings are just lovely. It's a really authentic Afternoon Tea experience where you know all the cakes and bakes are not mass produced, but baked in front of your eyes and cut & decorated by hand. This makes the service a bit slower, but I think it's worth the wait! There's an added bonus too of bringing your own bubbles, so you can pay a one-off corkage fee with Luxury Afternoon Tea with your own bottle of Prosecco or Champagne - perfect for celebrating!

    Inside, downstairs
    Briony C.

    The name says it all - this tearoom is hidden away off Argyle Court aka the Hidden Lane. Wander down the lane, turn left and head to the end. On your left you'll find the tearoom - a really lovely wee space with delicious cakes to tempt you through the door. There's also a mezzanine area for seating, and a room through some doors which looks like they'd use it for private functions/parties. I opted for a piece of cake which had plum and cheesecake through it, but also a little bit of pastry. I'm not much of a cake eater (which I'm kind of embarrassed about) so I don't know the proper name, but I do know that it was properly delicious. Soft, sweet, creamy and light, it was all the things I like in a cake. I thought I'd try something a little different with it, and opted for an apple and mint iced tea. This was served in a teapot, hot with a glass filled with ice to pour the tea over. As I'd never had it before I double checked with the waitress what to do, just in case my initial instincts were wrong! Thankfully I got it right, the tea perfectly chilled after being poured over the ice and really tasty. It possibly needed to brew for longer but I didn't realise. This is a really lovely tea room which is a great space to spend an afternoon over some tea and cake, having a chat or reading a book if you're on your own. They had some really tasty sounding savory options so I'm very keen to head back to try those! Note: the tearoom changed ownership at the start of September! Note #2: they take Swipii card.

    This is a treasure we found that I will never ever forget while we are on vacation in Scotland. I am heartbroken that we can't go back to this place over and over again. One of the things I said I will do when in Scotland is have an afternoon tea, the proper Scottish way. I found this on Yelp and Yelp didn't disappoint again! I am happy I picked this. While we went to this place not for afternoon tea, they have a breakfast tea option!!! The pictures says it all! The decor, the food, the presentation, the people, the ambiance, everything you want in one tiny place tucked away, inside Hidden Lane. We had to ask around how to get here but it was part of it all! The breakfast sandwiches are amazing, the scone and the clotted cream - to die for. That breakfast plate with fluffy scramble, bacon, ugh - it's so delicious. And the TEAS - oh the teas they are just have amazing taste. Nothing I've had before. All I'm saying is just go and try this for yourself because it's that good.

    An Elite treat..
    Eilidh G.

    So today I got an email to tell me I had become Elite, which made me so happy I knew I had to celebrate with cake.. My friend has a studio down the Hidden Lane so I messaged her and we decided to meet at The Hidden Lane Tearoom.. I love heading up the Hidden Lane as you feel like your out of the city centre and in a quaint little street in a little village.. It's hard to find as the name suggests it's well hidden.. It's just off the finneston side of Argyle Street not far from the tesco and on the same side.. You walk up the lane and turn left walk along the cobblestoned road and you'll find the tearoom in the corner. When you walk in it is so cute and flowery with teapots and cups decorating a beautiful sideboard.. I've been in before but I've never sat up stairs.. The place is small with maybe around 10 tables but that adds to the charm of the place.. They offer cream teas, sandwiches an array of cakes and lots different teas and coffees.. I opted for a scone with cream and jam and a hot chocolate.. I'd asked for cream and marshmallows when it arrived it had one giant marshmallow in the middle.. I wasn't keen on this as it was difficult to eat and was a bit sickly after a few bites.. The girl told me this was a new thing so not sure how long they will last..

    Julia W.

    Sweet staff. Small tables and we had to ask for an additional menu to see afternoon high tea, but it included four sandwiches, desserts and a mini scone with clotted cream and jam for 15 pounds. Everything was clearly made fresh and was delicious and perfect. I suggest the blueberry rooibos tea. Free WiFi is a bonus.

    One of the amazing mini cakes. So so good, the combination of meringue, cream & berries is absolutely wonderful.
    Katerina H.

    Getting a proper afternoon tea has been on my bucket list since I've moved to the UK and yesterday the time has finally come! A friend of mine from home was visiting, so I took it as an opportunity and took her to The Hidden Lane Tearoom, which I've heard great things about. Thanks to Briony's previous review we were able to find the place quite easily in it's truly hidden location, which I think is very romantic. Just as romantic and cute is the interior of this place, I absolutely love the atmosphere there. We got the Luxury afternoon tea for 2, with selection of 4 sandwiches, 5 mini cakes, a scone with cream & jam and unlimited tea/coffee. First we ordered some tea - I chose apple & rose. It arrived in beautiful teapots with matching cups and it was really tasty as well. Then the food arrived - wow. Not sure if I've ever seen anything looking so appetizing in my life, so wonderfully arranged with so many beautifully looking cakes and sandwiches. I was a little afraid the taste couldn't match the looks, but it honestly tasted even better than it looked. Those cakes -definitely the best I've had it Glasgow so far, trully heavenly. And the scones with clotted cream and jam with big chunks of fruit - ahhhh. I've tried 2 more teas during our visit - peppermint (probably my favorite one) and blueberry rooibos, both really good. The staff was really friendly and made sure before serving our tea we didn't have any dietary restrictions/allergies and made the visit even more pleasant. So, as you can probably tell already, I'm absolutely smitten with this place and can't wait to go back for some more of that delicious cake & tea. Ah, so this is what love at first sight feels like?

    Apple, Brie, rocket and balsamic sandwich -delicious!
    Jessica P.

    The Hidden Lane Tearoom is one of my favourite places in the city. It's very hidden, in fact we stumbled upon it while taking a curious stroll through Finnieston one Sunday afternoon, and decided to take a look. Otherwise, we wouldn't have known it was there! Though, many people do know it's there, and it's best to make a reservation if you plan on going on the weekend. The tea is lovely, and served in individual teapots. The cakes and sweets are all made in house I believe, and it's clear they're made with love. The meringues are AMAZING, with cream and berries. Styli also raves about the scones, so we recommend those too! Last time I was there I had a bacon, Brie, rocket and apple sandwich, which was spectacular. It came with crisps and a small salad with balsamic vinaigrette. Well worth the £5. A friend had the soup (broccoli I believe) and loved it too. I bring all of my friends visiting from overseas to this tearoom, as they love the "British afternoon tea" feel that you get. I'll be back again!

    The most gorgeous real flowers!
    Carolyn M.

    What an absolute treasure this place is. I've been meaning to pop in for ages, and just never made time until now. My friend was visiting from the states, who has an absolute love for antique furniture and dishes and tea. Honestly, it couldn't have been any more perfect for us! We made sure to make reservations, as we tried popping in at random with my boyfriend and a few of our friends, and were turned away due to the place was packed. No bother, reservations made, we showed up a bit early, hoping we could get in. Being it was a Tuesday mid day booking, we were one of two groups of people there, which was fine. It made for a more cozy atmosphere, being catered to alone. We knew already what we wanted, we were in specifically for the afternoon tea. We ended up getting the bigger version available because we wanted the full on experience. What totally sold me on this place forever, and what I say to people every time this place is mentioned is that they offer not only loads of hot teas but they also offer iced tea. Iced tea!!! Let me say it one more time....Iced Tea!!!!!! For anyone who knows me, you all know I'm originally from Texas, where Iced tea is life. I great up in a household where on a regular basis, my mom would have a jug of tea brewing in the sun, only to be poured over ice. Honestly, it doesn't get any better than that. But, I digress... The tea was amazing, and I stuck with iced teas. Suki teas to be exact, which are now my favourites an can only really be purchased on line. Mango iced tea and mixed berries iced tea is what I stuck with. I'm a sucker for anything Mango and so I was in heaven. My friend ordered her fair share of hot teas and was happy as well. The beautifully presented afternoon tea went down a treat as well. It introduced my friend to coronation chicken which she had never heard of, but vowed to make it once she arrived back home and introduce it to her friends and family. My favourite out of the lot was the mini brioche bun filled with brie, apple, rocket and a balsamic glaze. Heaven in my mouth, to be honest. There were also your usual suspects of egg and cress and tuna. The desserts went down a treat as well. The best of all of them were the french macarons and what looked to be a scottish macaron. So delicious and well made, we felt spoiled for sure. All in all, the experience of a proper tea was the best I've had thus far. Nothing posh about it, and we quite liked it that way. The location is very unassuming, literally down a hidden lane in Finneston and the staff were super friendly and accomedating. I think we even asked what music they were playing as it was an amazing acoompaniment to the day. It was an acoustic channel on spotify. I will be back here for sure in the near future, even if for some iced tea, which in all honestly can make any type of day I'm having even more amazing.

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    Riverhill Coffee Bar - Veggie Bagel and cappuccino

    Riverhill Coffee Bar

    4.5(90 reviews)
    1.1 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 - Cappuccino with empire biscuit

    Cappuccino with empire biscuit

    Riverhill Coffee Bar - Chorizo, egg bagel

    Chorizo, egg bagel

    Riverhill Coffee Bar - Chorizo, egg bagel

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    Kember & Jones - Kember and Jones

    Kember & Jones

    4.3(56 reviews)
    0.8 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

    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!

    The Steamie Coffee Roasters - Quaint no?

    The Steamie Coffee Roasters

    4.4(31 reviews)
    0.1 miFinnieston, West End
    £

    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.

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    The Steamie Coffee Roasters - Delicious Artisan Roast, ground to your specification.

    Delicious Artisan Roast, ground to your specification.

    The Steamie Coffee Roasters - Soaking up some sun

    Soaking up some sun

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    The Wild Olive Tree

    The Wild Olive Tree

    4.8(12 reviews)
    1.2 miCity Centre, Buchanan Street
    £

    I love this place so much that I have to stop in the middle of my vacation just to write this…read morereview! Love their food but what I love even more, is how they help to feed the homeless and/or those in need. Whether you're a paying customer or someone in need, EVERYONE EATS THE SAME SOUP! Bravo!!! The Wild Olive Tree is located on Nelson Mandela's Place, inside the St. George's Tron Church of Scotland. The lovely cafe is on the main level. You walk in and get seated for table service; or you can order takeout. This is not a Soup Kitchen per se, but if you're a person of need, you can enter via a side door for free soup and hot beverages to go. They have been in operation since 2015, and in their first three years of operation, have given away 12,000 meals and 13,500 hot beverages! Again, BRAVO!!! All profits and donations from the Cafe go to their two charity partners: Glasgow City Mission and Bethany Christian Trust, to support their ongoing work with some of the city's most vulnerable people. The charities also help with work placement and employability training. How awesome is that?!?! The team at The Wild Olive Tree consists of paid staff, volunteers and work placements. This team of people are awesome! The food is homemade and delicious, customer service is so friendly, and they're so thankful for your visit. If I lived in Glasgow, I'd be a regular customer for sure! If you're ever in Glasgow (down the block from George Square), please stop by for a gigantic bowl of delicious homemade soup and scones...you'll be so glad you did!

    Quick meal of soups, scones and pastries mainly. Coffee I had was really good for a cafe…read more(non-specialty). Flavors change daily. Service was quick and pleasant. Nice mission and staff.

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    The Wild Olive Tree - Dining area. Has table service.

    Dining area. Has table service.

    The Wild Olive Tree - Cauliflower, Cheddar & Sage Soup w.Walnut & Caramelized Onion Scone on the side. £6.65

    Cauliflower, Cheddar & Sage Soup w.Walnut & Caramelized Onion Scone on the side. £6.65

    The Wild Olive Tree - Everyone is Welcome. The cafe is inside but they feed the homeless or anyone in need via a side door. Soup for everyone!

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    Everyone is Welcome. The cafe is inside but they feed the homeless or anyone in need via a side door. Soup for everyone!

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