Café’s & Takeaways
An Clachan Café︎︎︎
The Kelvingrove Park café
An Clachan prepares all of their food in the café from fresh local produce: cakes, scones, soups, stews and sausage rolls. They endeavour to source responsibly, using organic, free range and local produce as much as possible. All of their meat is free range from Rodgers Butchers. They also take care only to supply fair trade coffee and tea (mostly organic). They are also proud to serve Dear Green Coffee, a Glasgow Roastery who source their beans ethically.
Café Buena Vida︎︎︎
Spanish/Catalan inspired café
Café Buena Vida is the place to be if you're looking for quality food, drink, music and conversation. Located in the heart of Govanhill, this is on of the best places to experience a truly authentic Catalan atmosphere.
Serving the finest Spanish meats from Iberico Foods alongside ingredients from local suppliers such as The Good Coffee Cartel, Freedom Bakery, and Mossgiel Milk, their menu is inspired by the bars and bodegas of Barcelona where you'll find all sorts of wonderful snacks and small plates. Their food waste footprint is minimal, but they do send used coffee grounds to their local community garden.
Serving the finest Spanish meats from Iberico Foods alongside ingredients from local suppliers such as The Good Coffee Cartel, Freedom Bakery, and Mossgiel Milk, their menu is inspired by the bars and bodegas of Barcelona where you'll find all sorts of wonderful snacks and small plates. Their food waste footprint is minimal, but they do send used coffee grounds to their local community garden.
The Dorky French︎︎︎
100% plant-based French bakery
This bakery is one of a growing number who are catering to all dietary requirements. Using organic, plant-based butter which contributes to 8x fewer CO2 emissions compared to dairy butter, we're unsure a professional could see a difference.
Alongside a classic selection of sweet and savoury croissants, pains au chocolat/suisse and gluten-free cookies, they've also honed their iconic cruffin and supreme roll recipes, changing the flavours according to the season. The team are also an advocate for specialty coffee, so they serve Hard Lines Coffee to accompany their delectable baked goods.
Alongside a classic selection of sweet and savoury croissants, pains au chocolat/suisse and gluten-free cookies, they've also honed their iconic cruffin and supreme roll recipes, changing the flavours according to the season. The team are also an advocate for specialty coffee, so they serve Hard Lines Coffee to accompany their delectable baked goods.
Gathering Ground︎︎︎
Vegetarian café & community space
Located in the Old Basin House on the Forth & Clyde Canal, Gathering Ground is a food-led community space and café, serving specialty coffee alongside homemade (and grown) food and baked goods, supporting organic growing methods when possible.
They use food as a platform to strengthen the community, build connections & inspire people to engage with good food. This means their space is host to a wide range of informative and engaging food-focused events which celebrate diversity and collaboration, including supper clubs, workshops, courses, talks, storytelling, and music & poetry nights.
They use food as a platform to strengthen the community, build connections & inspire people to engage with good food. This means their space is host to a wide range of informative and engaging food-focused events which celebrate diversity and collaboration, including supper clubs, workshops, courses, talks, storytelling, and music & poetry nights.
Honey Trap
Bakery︎︎︎
100% Vegan, Plastic Free
Located in the heart of Shawlands in Glasgow’s South Side, Honey Trap Bakery is a standout example of some of the best 100% plant-based baking in town – ensuring those who adhere to a plant-based diet don’t have to compromise on quality, flavour, or naughty treats. But make sure you get there in plenty of time! These edible works of art are highly sought after, and you’ll often find a queue of like-minded sustainable pastry fans snaking round the corner.
Jeju Baked Goods︎︎︎
Artisan bakery & café
Named after Ameena's sister, Jeju's owners, Kamal and Ameena strive to give customers the same feeling of happiness and warmth she gave to her family. In their window you'll find a beautifully uniform selection of golden-brown hand-crafted pastries including croissants, cinnamon buns and danish pastries. The husband and wife duo also regularly experiment, offering specials like Pakistani Marizotti.
Having been drawn in by their bright exterior, inside, you'll find a great selection of sandwiches made using local and seasonal ingredients, various sourdough loaves to take away and a welcoming space to converse with other locals. Expect quality, specialty coffee from Cuppers Choice to accompany your sweet or savoury purchase.
Having been drawn in by their bright exterior, inside, you'll find a great selection of sandwiches made using local and seasonal ingredients, various sourdough loaves to take away and a welcoming space to converse with other locals. Expect quality, specialty coffee from Cuppers Choice to accompany your sweet or savoury purchase.
The Language Hub︎︎︎
Social enterprise café
The Café Hub is part of The Language Hub, a social enterprise that offers locals fun and affordable language classes for all ages. The Café Hub serves up a concise menu of homemade soups and sandwiches and daily specials. If you’ve got a sweet tooth you can also enjoy a range of homemade cakes and raw cake bars, which can all be washed down with a cup of locally roasted coffee.
Locavore Govanhill Café︎︎︎
100% organic café
One of Glasgow’s only 100% organic café's. The menu changes frequently, depending on what’s seasonal and available from their four organic market gardens across Scotland, including a broad selection of soups, stews, and sandwiches. And from the shop, you'll be able to get everything you see in the Partick shop - everything you'll need to live a more environmentally conscious life.
Nowita︎︎︎
Small batch ice-cream shop
Created by husband and wife, Jamie and Jill, Nowita opened their doors in summer 2022 to join a bustling street of independent stores. Nowita sources their cream and milk from Mossgiel Farm because of its quality and locality. Everything is made in-house by Jamie, and you can sense the passion and enthusiasm that goes into every flavour.
Their desire to support other local businesses has led to collaborations with companies such as The Good Coffee Cartel, Tantrum Doughnuts, KAF and Brawsome Bagels. Look out for their weekly specials using seasonal ingredients.
Their desire to support other local businesses has led to collaborations with companies such as The Good Coffee Cartel, Tantrum Doughnuts, KAF and Brawsome Bagels. Look out for their weekly specials using seasonal ingredients.
Outlier︎︎︎
Seasonal eatery & bakery
Outlier has been quick to become a local favourite to sample delicious, locally sourced ingredients, thoughtfully prepared by a team who care about everything that leaves the kitchen. Here, you’ll be able to enjoy a selection of baked goods and ever-changing plates, plus quality coffee supplied by the Good Coffee Cartel.
Showcasing some of their favourite regional dishes, the team ensure their offering is hearty, comforting and welcoming of all tastebuds and dietary requirements. Things like Staffordshire oatcakes with Oyster mushrooms, grilled kippers on sourdough and beef shin toasties have all featured on their seasonal menu. And with a gallery space in the back which hosts a wide range of exhibitions and events, Outlier has become a real community hub for the city.
Showcasing some of their favourite regional dishes, the team ensure their offering is hearty, comforting and welcoming of all tastebuds and dietary requirements. Things like Staffordshire oatcakes with Oyster mushrooms, grilled kippers on sourdough and beef shin toasties have all featured on their seasonal menu. And with a gallery space in the back which hosts a wide range of exhibitions and events, Outlier has become a real community hub for the city.
Sprigg︎︎︎
Vegetarian & Vegan, Scottish Produce, Sustainable Seafood
Located in two great spots within the City Centre,
Sprigg are serving fresh, flavoursome and vibrant
salad bowls and deli pots almost every day. This
lunchtime takeaway spot proves that eating on-
the-go most certainly doesn’t have to be boring–or bad for you.
Working with a host of local fruit and veg suppliers, this venue showcases some of the freshest ingredients around and pairs them with innovative flavour combinations. The team at Sprigg also work with a number of charities and social enterprises, giving back to the community. Recently, they also launched a bowl re-use scheme, saving your pennies and the planet.
Working with a host of local fruit and veg suppliers, this venue showcases some of the freshest ingredients around and pairs them with innovative flavour combinations. The team at Sprigg also work with a number of charities and social enterprises, giving back to the community. Recently, they also launched a bowl re-use scheme, saving your pennies and the planet.