If you're trying to find a good shisha cafe in Glasgow then look no further! Exhale Lounge is very…read moregood but can be a bit hard to find though. It's situated in Bellahouston Park in what used to be the Village In The Park Indian Restraunt; in fact the building still has the old signage on it! They have a huge range of shisha flavours from the old time favourites such as double apple and mint to new more exotic flavours such as blue mist and even one called Glasgow kiss! They also do various milkshakes and some really superb mocktails (as the place does not serve alcohol). There are various snack foods available from things like burgers and chips to more Indian food dishes like chapli kebabs, samosas and even lamb chops. It's got a nice vibe to it and it's a great place to relax and chill if your not one for pubs or bars. Even if your not one for smoking shisha it's still worth a visit just for the mocktails alone and there good value for money I thought. Due to shisha smoking there is an over 18 yers of age policy in force here.

Tea anyone? This is thee place for tea, some tea and more tea. I ended up here as part of the UYE…read moreWest End Wander organised by the lovely Sara T. It was our first stop so, what's best that getting a good cuppa in before our walk?! I'd been here before many years ago with Angela B but had the memory of we didn't like it. The place is very very hidden in the West End, you've got to know or plan how to get to it as it's down one of the many Glasgow's West End's hidden lanes. When I arrived it was puzzling me why didn't we like it, then my man reminded me they do the shisha pipe and they used to be able to smoke it indoors before the smoking ban. Ahhhhh!!!!! Now I remember. They fortunately now take the shisha outside in their wee tea garden. As it is a very small venue, it makes me think of a student's living room, it's that small. I think Angela and I being non smokers it was too smoky for us while trying to enjoy our tea and I hadn't really enjoyed my choice the last time either. This time though was much better. Yay!!!! With guidance from Sara I choose the Turkish Apple tea which was absolutely delicious. I would definitely have again. Slurp! I still find it too cosy, I know that sounds weird but maybe because it's very cluttered with stuff, lots of trinkets and just stuff. There's also lots of soft furnishings so not short of cushions and blankets but for some reason I'm not the biggest fan. Maybe it's just me and I just find it too claustrophobic, especially if it gets very busy. I still say it's somewhere worth popping into if your out visiting the West End for the experience.

Oh Tchai-Ovna, what a scare you've given me recently! Due to continuous harassment from a big nasty…read moredeveloper, poor TO has been through some tough times this past wee while, but it's come through it well and I seriously hope it's here to stay! I'll skip the boring legal details but thanks to a crowdfunder (which I gladly participated in) Tchai-Ovna can continue to trade on Otago Lane - albeit without its lovely veranda which I will definitely miss on the few sunny days we get in Glasgow! It really is a very special place, I discovered it while at Uni through some friends of mine and while I don't get to come here as much any more, when I do I always absolutely love it. Tchai-Ovna is, as the name would suggest, a tea house and this is definitely one of the main reasons I come here. They have so many interesting and unusual types of tea to choose from - my favourites are the Turkish Apple and their own Faerie's Blood (freshly squeezed from the faeries in their garden) which is extremely refreshing and tasty, it makes an excellent hangover cure as well. I've always really enjoyed any food I've had here too, everything's very reasonably priced and you feel like you're getting something wholesome and healthy into the bargain. (Unless of course, you order the biscuits and nearly scoff them all yourself, but who would do such a thing? Definitely not me anyway, dunno what you're talking about...!) But the thing that really makes Tchai-Ovna special is the feel of the place. It's so cosy and welcoming with a super-relaxed atmosphere, many a time I've passed several hours here - drinking tea, chatting with my pals, seeing some live musicians or playing board games, and it is genuinely one of my favourite places to come in Glasgow. The cups and teapots they have are always pretty cool as well, I've heard rumours of them even having a cat teapot, but sadly I haven't had the pleasure of witnessing/being given it as yet! I was heartbroken to think I might not get to go here any more, which really showed me just how much I love it...in fact, I think a Tchai-Ovna trip is needed very soon!

This place is a real gem of a local newsagent/cafe/sweet shop/ice cream parlour. If you live local…read moreand haven't been, then sort your life out. I've never tried any of the hot food (basic breakfast fayre is on offer pretty much all day) but the home-made ice cream is seriously good. There's a wee freezer with some more exotic flavoured ices as you walk in, but the star of the show is the soft vanilla... I've tried plenty of Italian ice creams served from this type of shop (it must be a Glasgow thing) but Newlands Café wins hands-down. Just don't forget to get some raspberry sauce on top! Did I mention it was a bargain too? £1.10 for a small scoop in a cone! Lovely.

This is not just cafe: it hasa wonderful old fashioned sweet shop and tabacco counter, with a…read morewonderful owner who always has time to chat and advise. Good prices, too: it competes with Tesco, and has the bonus of being an old local business. The cafe is small: it is mostly the place to get a cup of tea or coffee, although they do bacon rolls and other light snacks. These are avaialble for take away, and good for a snack or breakfast on the run.

A friend recommended this place for brunch and I'm so glad we went. It's been a while since I've…read morebeen into Glasgow due to bad health and this was the perfect place to go! Thanks to it being Sunday, street parking outside was free which is an added bonus. The staff were very helpful and friendly. I asked for my usual Chai but unfortunately they don't have it...yet! But I was advised to try the London Fog. Earl grey tea with honey and foamy milk, mmmm, very tasty! My friend got jealous so ordered one too. For food I had stacked pancakes and bacon. The only way these could have been better is by having streaky bacon rather than British bacon, but still tasty. I love that they hit brought the jug of maple syrup to the table, usually you have to beg borrow and steal at places to get more! Ben got a side of macaroni cheese because, why not. And he enjoyed it thoroughly, just the right amount of creaminess to the cheese. Very reasonably priced, great food, lovely staff. It's such a quaint little place, try it if you haven't already, you won't be disappointed!

I have to update my review based on my most recent visit (last night) and remove a star to bring it…read moredown to 3 stars. Service was still really good, but their pulled pork is now a massive disappointment. Dry, tasteless mush. Luckily I went for the ribs and they were still excellent. Worth noting that BYOB price for a beer has gone up 20p to 70p per beer too.