I love Kitchen Window! For starters, it is actually a lovely place--quite well lit and bright inside. Something about its positioning seems to also allow for a decent amount of natural light to come in, even on the cloudier, rainy days. They have nice tall white bar stools that reside at fairly long tables (seating about 6 people at one--I think 3-4 at the other two) and another bar at the window with stools that I believe seats another 3. So it is a pretty good space for a small group of maybe a group of 3 or 4, but also very nicely suited for the soloist or duo pair.
Though I have never used them, there is a basket with blankets that I understand to be there if you are feeling a bit chilly in the space. But I can't say this has been my experience. There is something about the space and how it has been put together that is quite uplifting and cheerful. It is really pretty spot and thoughtfully designed.
The staff are a part of the uplifting experience--they are a lovely group of young women who also offer a kind greeting. I've never felt anything but welcomed in Kitchen Window, and always been quite happy to be there.
And now to their coffee and pastry...which are DIVINE! Their lattes are a wonderful balance of creamy and smooth--they usually use a double shot, which makes it quite strong in the best way. On the days I need it to be a bit less strong, I ask for just a bit more milk or for a single shot of espresso--they always are quite kind about the request and do oblige.
Their pastries are absolutely lovely in more ways than one: they are actually quite pretty--beautiful presentation, especially of their tarts and custard filled and berry topped pastry--but they are also delicious! The pastry I generally have with them, I believe, is filo based or puff pastry that is filled with a lovely custard and topped with berries. It's just scrumptious! There are other pastry items look wonderful but I can't comment as I haven't tried them yet.
I have also not had their food but admittedly, it looks pretty good and looks fresh.
For the most part, I believe everything is pre-made versus made to order. There are a number of salads and sandwiches that they have in their display that are ready to eat. But I think they also do have some hot options--obviously soup--but they also may have some food items made that require cooking and being made to order...I can't speak on that really as I don't know the answer.
An added bonus is that there is free wifi. An additional added bonus is that if you are in Kitchen Window, you are in the lovely Hyndland--which is such a wonderful area of Glasgow.
So for atmosphere, coffee, and pastry and helpfulness of the staff, I give Kitchen Window an A+. read more