in the morning I don feel good. i take my time to wake up, so i go to here. When I'm here im allow to take my time. I eat my coffe and wafel and take my time. Thank you for lettin me. And thank me for letting me, give grace to others we all apprehiate it read more

Tinderbox Merchant City is a good place to go for a coffee and to relax when the feet get sore. Unfortunately, there are a limited number of panini's and if you're a regular user your diet choice won't be so great, forcing you to look elsewhere when you might otherwise make it a first choice every time. I've been visiting more since the "Eat out to help out" scheme and find it a great place to set up the Laptop and escape into my own world. However, their WiFi is very poor and often cuts out, or simply locks out, which will eventually start to become irksome given its one of the key reasons for going there. Get that fixed and it will be rated 5 stars. read more

I've got a few reasons to love this Tinderbox: the location is pretty good (especially for meetings), they're stocking food from Martha's (heaven), it's quite spacious. But sadly, it's still a 3 from me because every time I've been in here, the service really lets it down. The first time I was in, it was super busy and I queued for ages to get served. When I ordered (the Martha's hot meal of the day) the girl took some time explaining their arrangement with Martha's to conclude with "it's sold out" which she could've just said at the start. So I just grabbed a roll (again, Martha's) from the fridge instead. On my most recent visit there was only one person in front of me but again, it took ages to get served as one person was making coffees and the other was plating up a cake order. There was someone out the back who eventually came out to serve but the staff just didn't seem all that fussed about getting to the customers. I don't ever tend to be in a massive hurry, and I rarely visit at peak times. I find the slow service frustrating, so I can imagine it must be worse if you were on a break from work. So that's why I can't give this more than a 3. read more

Tinderbox - Martha's! - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Glasgow, GLG

me and friend had ordered coffees and a cake while doing some work on our laptops and once we had finished the coffees I had taken the tray to the counter, one of the staff members then told me and my friend we 'had to leave as this is not a library because we hadn't ordered anything' our table was empty for not long after we had finished our coffees. customer service was very poor from this staff member and will not be returning as i feel uncomfortable stepping into this establishment from now on. was a very loyal customer previously, very sadden by this experience read more

Every time I've been in here it has been torrential rain and so wild outside (not surprising in Scotland really) and Tinderbox has provided the perfect respite. Perhaps I could have wandered into any warm place where hot drinks are available and felt the same but somehow I have a special place in my heart for this Tinderbox and, perhaps surprisingly, prefer it to the one on Byres Road. I like the variety of seating - the bright area at the back, the cosy seats against the wall hidden round from the counter or the mezzanine level bar-type seats where you can people-watch. The food is also so good - much tastier than a Costa panini. It is pricey though so best kept for the odd occassion when you truly want to indluge in coffee-shop joy. read more

Tinderbox - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Glasgow, GLG

Tinderbox serves excellent coffee, has great, tasty food and late opening hours. I really like the atmosphere in this coffee shop, and I go here quite often to study. I can recommend their chicken wrap and, well, all their coffees haha. However, they do not accept card payments under £5 and have no WiFi. Also, some of the staff members seem a bit grumpy. Others are a delight though! One guy, who often works late shifts, sings out songs and spreads a good vibe. All in all a very nice place! read more

Tinderbox - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Glasgow, GLG

A handy place to meet for coffee which is great and so much better than the usual boring faceless suspects. Food is ok although a bit on the fancy schmancy type of style which is a bit obvious Bean stew with a bit of garlic bread and brie panninis etc, although the cakes are excellent, they used to have a small section that sold gifts but this seems to have dissapeared and has made way for more seating, which is a major plus point for a city joint. In the summer there is a few tables outside for the smokey joes and tanorexics ( for the 2 days of sun that we have come summer). read more

Tinderbox - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Glasgow, GLG

I don't work in a coffee shop and never have. However, I imagine the recipe is pretty simple for success. - Have a nice ambience and decor - Have free working WiFi - Have friendly staff - Make sure the supplies are always full - Don't penalise customers for paying by card What I found in Tinderbox, - Have a nice ambience and decor What I did not find in Tinderbox, - Have free working WiFi - Have friendly staff - Make sure the supplies are always full - Don't penalise customers for paying by card In the highly competitive marketplace you need to do better. read more

Of all the Tinderboxes in all the world (well, Glasgow anyway) I had to walk into this one... and I'm glad I did, for it is my favourite of all of them. I was in here today, doing my best hipster impression - sitting in the big leather backed winged armchair, in my Converse and lumberjack shirt, reading the untold history of Marvel Comics, with a giant cinnamon latte. It looked so good, it almost felt like a shame to ruin it by drinking it. But I'm a monster, so I did. The staff were quick and friendly, and very helpful when I forgot exactly what it was I asked for. It was one of those days, don't mock me. Anyway - plenty of seating, a lot with the joy that is a POWER SOCKET WITHIN REACH OF YOUR SEAT!!! Sorry, that does always get me excited. I'm weird, I know. Pop in here, bring a book or a laptop or just your thoughts. Soak in the atmosphere, consume the expertly brewed and poured coffee and basically, relax. It's the way all coffee shops should be. read more

I'm a big fan of tinderbox, having spent many an afternoon in the branch on Byres Road in the west end, so remembering that there was a branch in the Merchant City was just the ticket today. I was running the Glasgow 10k and my pre race ritual is a double espresso, so I popped in to Tinderbox for my fix. The coffee is delicious, the prices are pretty spot on (£1.80 for a double espresso) and the atmosphere is suitably laid back. Although I didn't sit in for my coffee due to time constraints, I have done in the past and there are plenty of seats to relax in and even get a bit of work done. If you're in the merchant city, or the west end, give the big chain coffee shops a miss and head to Tinderbox. read more

Tinderbox is a much more intimate, quirky option than massive coffee chains churning out conformity. I like it because it is reasonably priced, and has a much more varied offering than Starbucks or Costa. I also like the staff, they are always happy to tell me some info about something I don't know (to do with their produce, not about life in general) I also like their seating area; it is very quirky. They also have board games to try! read more

STEAMER! Popped in with a friend, we needed a quick pit stop!! I had a caramel steamer (which is a glass of hot milk with caramel syrup in-yummmmm!!) and a mahoooosive slab of Victoria Sponge (for sharing with my pal.) The cake was a teeesny bit dry (I'm a bit of Vicky Sponge purist...!!) but it was tasty and the icing was lovely! My BFF had a soya milk cappuccino, which she said was lovely. There are only two reasons I've not rated this as 5 stars...the cake and drink came to £8, which I thought was a wee but steep (in retrospect the cafe is in Merchant City, so the price shouldn't reeeeally have surprised me...) and the manager/dude in charge kept shouting...! Not at customers, OBV, but we were sat on the mezzanine and it was quite distracting! He was asking folk to stop blocking the door-put a sign up, mate!! I would recommend for a quick pick me up when at that end town... read more

I wouldn't say I'm a coffee aficionado, but I do like good coffee and this place does that. It's more often used by me as a place to get a quick pick me up on the way to college after a night out. One espresso does the trick nicely. However, if someone were to want to meet me in the Merchant City, and a pubs were off the option list, then this is where I'd choose. It's easy to find and the decor is a mix of trendy/art style and open and relaxing. Unfortunately for me, lattes and cappuccinos are off the menu at the moment due to my current project called Operation Shrink Wiggles, but espressos and plain old black coffees (what's the difference between a black coffee and an 'Americano' anyway?) are on. Tinderbox seems to have the best examples of these in the area. One thing I did like to indulge in, before OSW started, was chai lattes, and they were a bit of a let down here, not spicy enough for me. Foodwise, I remember the cakes and savoury pies being unutterably tasty. This is all I choose to remember, and only for you in this one moment. Now I will go back to convincing myself that they were bloody awful and I really wouldn't want one. Stupid delicious pies. read more

This is probably my favourite Tinderbox in Glasgow due to the sheer huge SIZE of the place ~ it is deceptively big, especially since they took over what used to be the shop next door. Loads of seating space which is great coz this coffee shop is damn popular! Visited here recently with friend and ordered just a flat white initially but whilst I was waiting for my coffee (there was a wee queue) I spotted one of my favourite cakes/cakey things ~ Portuguese custard tarts ~ YUM! So I had to get one...they almost FORCED me to buy it! (I jest of course) Scoped the place for a table for myself & my friend before she arrived & I must admit when I first walked in, on spotting the queue, I did panic a bit...but then I remembered all the space they have at the back of the shop now, woo! Nae bother. Flat white was lovely ~ it came served in a glass which at first I found a bit odd (only ever seen lattes in glasses before), think I would still prefer a mug/cup but still, the coffee within was lovely. My Portuguese tart was delicious ~ beautifully fresh, with that tasty vanilla creaminess I just adore. Perfect. Service in here was okay ~ not super fast but hey, I was in no hurry. I did feel a bit of a dafty standing waiting in the line at the end of the counter for my coffee even though I was sitting in...I would've thought by now they would provide table service even if just to bring your coffees to you, but I guess this is not their style & maybe they don't have enough staff at times to facilitate this service. Oh well. I must say that in Merchant City this is one of my favourite coffee shops & the fact that they do have so much seating means I don't have to worry about rushing to get there after work & grab a table quickly as this place has loads! Yas. read more

In a bit of a rush, I popped into Tinderbox for a quick bite to eat. As I'm not a coffee drinker I can't comment on the quality of the drinks - if you love you're coffee I'm afraid I can't help you with this review! Firstly, and probably it's main attraction, Tinderbox is a nice looking place. I was in the ground floor area, and it was a pleasant place to spend some time. It's designed in such a way that it's a comfortable place to stay, and you don't feel like you are squished in next to the other tables. There are little design flourishes like the cool bakelite-style price lists above the tills, and it feels like the well-established part of the neighbourhood that it is. The major downside to is that the Wifi appears to be completely broken. A few other folk have mentioned it and out of interest I tried it myself, and it doesn't appear to work at all - you can connect to it, but then it just sits there and does nothing. It's just a basic mistake, and something that shouldn't take much to fix. In terms of the food, I was a little disappointed. I think part of this might have been because I came here late in the day (around 7pm), and most of the stock had gone - there weren't any pies of the day left for example. This left a couple of sandwiches left to choose from. These weren't overly exciting, and for £4.70 you didn't really get a huge amount for your money - just a 2 slice sandwich on a bloomer slice with nice tasting, but not a vast amount of filling. Yeah you get a packet of un-branded salted crisps with them (not exactly brilliant), but for that amount of money you could spend your lunchtime in places around Merchant City and get a lot more and better for an extra 30p (I'm thinking the lunch at Brutti Ma Buoni here). I might have ordered the wrong thing, (there was chilli on offer for about a fiver, and Babu Bombat Street Kitchen satay sticks in a box), and if you love coffee then you might think that I'm being a little harsh. I just think that for the prices being charged for food I can get better and more elsewhere. I might come back if I need some time to kill and don't fancy sitting in a pub, but it's not high up on the list for a snack destination. read more

This Tinderbox is huge! From the outside it's deceptive, but when you enter it's like walking into a rabbit warren. The design is very modern, lots of chrome & wood paneling with geometric prints on the tables and walls. The coffee and tea menu above the counter seems huge, so much so that if you're not careful you could strain your neck scanning from end to end. This tinderbox seems a bit more hip(ster) than the others, which makes it the perfect location to observe the Merchant City yuppie in its natural environment. What I like about this place is that there's so much space and so many seats, which makes a great change from the usual perch or hover act on byres road. The music here's usually really chilled out too so you can sail off into a daydream or get on with some work (or yelping) without being disturbed. I'm not overly impressed by their coffee, but it serves its purpose & keeps you going. The cakes at the counter always look really good, but as I'm not a cake & coffee person (I know!), I didn't try them.. read more

Want to waste away an entire morning? Or perhaps an afternoon? You can do so at Tinderbox in the oh so stylish Merchant City... because that's exactly what I'm doing this afternoon! After spending the greater part of the morning at Strathclyde working on dissertation "ish", I wandered down the hill to Merchant City for a wee break. Tinderbox is a coffeehouse haven situated along the popular Ingram Street. Spread over two levels, it has plenty of seating for patrons to sprawl out and enjoy a selection of sandwiches, paninis, salads, sushi, and a wide variety of drinks. They offer the standard coffees and teas, which are all fresh, quality and tasty. Had a rough one last night? In need of a little hair of the dog? Tinderbox is licensed, so you can get your rough wee hands on some booze to head off that monster hangover, or just enjoy adult beverages during the day in a coffeehouse setting. When you go to pay for your order, an array of cakes and pastries sit on the counter staring you down, tempting you to take them away and devour them. The space is quite big... actually one of the bigger coffeehouses I've been in. It also has an airy feel with the mezzanine level and the big windows looking out onto Ingram Street. The interior is quite sleek and modern, with dark muted greys and browns throughout. The atmosphere is pretty laid back, and you can easily park yourself into a comfy corner table to spend the morning, afternoon, or even all day doing some reading, or even coursework if you don't mind the cool selection of tunes playing overhead. The service is friendly and laidback overall. This afternoon I opted for a panini (which comes with a bag of crisps), and a can of Pellegrino for £6. I picked up the panini from the display and handed it to the barista behind the counter so she could toast it for me. The panini was tasty indeed... as was my can of limonata Pellegrino. Mmm mmm mmm :-) On warmer and sunnier days, you can opt to sit outside as you watch passersby walking. They also feature a neat little takeaway window on the Montrose Street side, for those on the run... literally! So... how 'bout it? Want to waste away the afternoon with me? ;-) read more

Delightful flat white, best I've had this weekend in bonnie Scotland. Pistachio cannoli was very good as well! Bonus points for Tinderbox being easy to find, 1st time I haven't gotten lost trying to go somewhere. read more

This is a pretty huge branch of much loved TinderBox cafe, even when it is busy you'll still be able to find a spot to park your bottom here. Forget the coffee and tea, whenever I venture in here it's all about the cakes! They have all manner of cakes, banana loaf, gingerbread, carrot cake, cupcakes with sprinkles, cupcakes with smarties, they even have cupcakes with glitter on them! They are pretty delicious but they cost a pretty penny and if you're like me, they're gone in the blink of an eye. It's quite a nice place to sit, the staff are friendly and you never feel pressured to leave but it's quite hard staying without eating your way through more yummy cakes. read more

Event: Saturday afternoon coffee Pros: -Big space with more seating at the back/upstairs -Open to 10pm daily (including Sunday!) -Good cake selection, good temperature and quirky decor -Next to Tesco, paid NCP carpark nearby Cons: -Have to pay for BT wifi if not using their two in-store computers (which are annoyingly located)-- there is no local free wifi here! -Busy on the weekends Sum: Coffee without the buzz read more

Tinderbox is the coffee shop of champions. Regardless of what store you go into you'll get the same incredible service, from the lovely team of staff and even better coffee, cakes and soups. read more

Tinderbox - A white mocha a day... - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Glasgow, GLG

In dire need of just "being out" when I have stuff to do, I come to this tinderplace to work & sip. Alternating the flat white for a different pick every now and then, I've tried most of the hot coffees a la carte.. and I think their coffee to be good stuff. They make a mean flat white for those between moods for a cappuccino or straight espresso. Even gave the strawberry smoothie a go, but I'd skip it in the future. Not enough ice, watery, and no berry punch. Tried a few of their baked goods including a pear/apple tart and a lemon custard tart. I appreciated that both were not cloyingly sweet and the flavours had a clean natural taste to them. But then again they were not much more than okay. The crusts were lacking and the overall taste was not bad but not great. Place has seats a plenty but the upstairs can get a but stuffy. All in all, come for the space and good coffee. read more

Went for desserts after dinner and had a relaxing time. I ordered the apple pie and mango smoothie; both were satisfying. Also, whip cream on apple pie costs extra - I didn't know. There is plenty of seating area so just pick a place and hang out! read more

Tinderbox - Apple pie!! Pretty good. - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Glasgow, GLG

Nice spot in Merchant City to stop for a coffee and refuel. They have a good choice of home baking (try the Rainbow Nation cookies, they're delicious) and have the biggest meringues for sale that I have ever seen. The place was busy when we called in but not too busy that we couldn't get a seat. For future, there is seating through the back of the shop and also upstairs (it can be deceiving as it looks tiny when you first enter). Coffee was good. The baristas were knowledgeable (knew how to make a London Fog without being told) and friendly. read more

Solid espresso drinks and pleasant service. Didn't appear to have anything that was gluten-free (or if they did it was all lumped together in the open case, unmarked, with a bunch of wheat-based pastries). WiFi was advertised but was so slow or low range as to not ever connect for me while I was there. Was fine as a place to wait for an appointment, but wouldn't stop back in. read more

Met up with a friend for a coffee, well hot chocolate for me. It's not the cheapest for food though their beverages are average prices but it's open until about 10pm and sometimes I'd rather a cafe than a pub for an evening catch up or just to read. I like the fact there are lots of different sized tables so you can go intimate or spread out with a large group. The mezzanine level is often occupied by singles on their laptops but don't let that stop you from going up there. For a treat I love their French toast with maple syrup. read more

Paninis with lots of pesto / rocket, minimalist decor, a menu filled with "mochas" and "frappes", and a chin strokingly leftfield music playlist. Tinderbox really does tick all the boxes of a fashionable noughties coffee emporium. The standard is far higher than Starbucks, with the coffees and snacks better in both presentation and taste, and the staff are always nice enough. I've also noticed that unlike other such places Tinderbox is licensed and offers a selection of alcoholic drinks, though I'd perhaps feel a bit of a deadbeat sinking the beers in a coffee shop. Special mention must go to the pretzels. As far as I know it's the only place in Glasgow that sells them, and they're top notch. read more

good coffee. great tea. Close to stations. wifi... but you have to pay for it.. Hm. Really? After I spent £5 on 2 coffees? Poor dear... could have been a 5 star place. read more

Nice place. Inventive selection of hot and cold drinks (including smoothies). Had the soy spicy mocha just because it sounds like nothing I had before. Love that they don't charge extra for soy milk. Prices seems to be fair. Had the drink "to go" but saw people working on their computers inside, even though the lighting isn't so great for work. Also liking the Togo cups which are neat and easy to grab. I'd come back here. read more

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Most definitely one of the best coffee shops and hang out spots in Glasgow. I am not a tea/coffee person (I know ouch!) but I love this place. The interior is serene and calm and you will see people working on their laptops or reading with amazing food. The menu is not very diverse but they know what they are serving (I can't get enough of the white chocolate cheese cake). If you want to hang out with some buddies for a while or want some good time during office break or just want to sit and enjoy a nice book with some yummy snacks and coffee this is the place for you in town. read more

I love tinderbox! Huge space and amazinggggg coffee and also the staff is friendly and kind. Love the coffee cake here. It's a great place to relax and chill and catch up with friends. And also a great place to work at! read more

Stopped in this gem on the walk back to our hotel tonight and it was just what we were looking for! Beautiful and delicious sweets - something for everyone except the calorie shy - and service with a smile. The raspberry coulis with the meringue was so good I wanted to drink it! Great place to give in to your cravings! read more

Regular haunt for good coffee, chilled out ambience to read a book or write and some very nice eats. Love their brownies and macchiatos.

Used to love coming to Tinderbox... It is a great place to relax with a coffee and newspaper before going to work or go to uni. I love the mix of people coming in, and generally enjoying the ambience of this cool city centre coffee house. I really like the interior style/design of this place, it has a cool aesthetic and the music they play is brilliant which adds to its cosmopolitan vibe. Tinderbox has a great selection of coffees, teas, hot drinks, cakes pastries, hot food, and even some indian food(samosas etc...), the portuguese custard tarts are a must try! It is pretty reasonably priced compared to bigger chains and smaller cafes in the merchant city. But, it's the coffee itself which really sells the place and why I keep coming back, to sit in most days or to take away. It is my favourite place in the city centre... I've even walked from Garnethill and back just to pick up a caramel latte. However, recently it has gone downhill, and I'm really disappointed by this. Over the last few months I have received the wrong order on a number of occasions. I usually ask to sit in with my coffee(a little more expensive to do so, but worth it) but received one to take away; a simple mistake but it has happened three times in as many months. Twice, I have been given completely the wrong coffee. Never at any times have there been any apology or recognition of a mistake, just a funny look. It's seems to be chaotic when the orders pile up and the staff seem unable to cope at times. Being busy should be a good thing. Today, I waited 15-20 mins for my coffee. Fair enough, it was busy, maybe up to a dozen people waiting when I walked in, but these people slowly cleared and new customers walked in...and they started receiving their orders before me. Finally a girl behind the counter realised I had been waiting and asked what I'd ordered. Blank looks all round. To her credit, she apologised and made it within a minute, however I didn't have the time to sit in and had to take away, which is a shame because I really enjoy staying with my coffee. Anytime I go in I am anticipating something to go wrong, and it never used to be like this. I don't really want to go anywhere else as the coffee and vibe at Tinderbox is normally so good, but I may have to try elsewhere for a while. read more

Ok so I don't drink coffee here (wait, wait give me a chance!) but I do think tinderbox has waaaay more to offer than just coffee so I am entitled to a wee review! It's not to be compared with Starbucks by any means, it's so much better! Theeee best hot chocolate (don't pass up the whipped cream, whatever you do) that counts for a meal itself! The spicy variety I'm not so much a fan of but I am a great believer in trying everything once so when you become a frequent chocco drinker you have to give it a bash. read more

Even though I'm traveling domestically, I still like to try and find a local place. I was about to give up one morning until finally searching the streets on Easter weekend found a place for breakfast. The food didn't look that great and decided to just pick up something in Tesco next door but the coffee was def the thing to try. Oooh iced coffee! Yes please (even though it's cold out... It's a NY thing)! Coffee was really really good... But not convinced to try any of the food there. read more

Despite having many issues with the Byres Road branch of Tinderbox (see my review there for my full opinion of this Glasgow chain), I actually really like their Ingram Street branch for one reason alone: they sell really nice hot pies with beans - the best comfort food in Glasgow! read more

Oi! You lot! Tinderbox do more than coffee and cakes!! Grrr! Go for lunch and sample their soups. You can travel the world in sampling the variety of soups they offer. And then there's the...wait dont get me started. But, erm, shh, the cappuccino is top drawer. read more

Love this place. Great Coffee, tea, French toast and also now does Martha's food as well as some of the old favourites. What I love most is the chilled out atmosphere, hip decor and amazing playlists. read more

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although I still love this place, our hot drinks were not hot which was disappointing. the table we sat at was so wobbly I was expecting to wear my flat white. my chocolate cake was lovely and my husband devoured the French toast. toilets a little dated - could do with some work on them . read more

Tinderbox - Coffee and a Danish after the night before. - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Glasgow, GLG