Glasgow’s best cafes

The Honeybee Bakery is a beautiful sit-in café located in Milngavie that specialises in delicious baked goods as well as customised cake orders. It’s hard to miss the pretty pastel pink shop exterior on the high street. Not only does this café look pretty, but so do its cakes and bakes. There is a wide selection of cookies, muffins, cupcakes, traybakes and meringues to choose from that are baked freshly every day, as well as fun seasonal bakes. If you fancy something more on the savoury side of things, then why not sample a slice of delicious homemade bread or focaccia, which goes perfectly with a latte.

Located in the leafy suburb of Bearsden, Café Crème is a family business that has been serving Glasgow residents for over 30 years. The main desire of Café Crème is to provide a cosy environment for people to enjoy catching up over a warm cup of coffee and slice of cake. If you pop in for a visit you can expect home baked favourites such as fruit scones, tea loafs and Café Crème’s signature ‘top hat’, which is a marshmallow that sits in delicious pool of thick chocolate and finished with a Smartie on top. Café Crème is also the perfect spot if you want to enjoy a leisurely lunch with friends as it offers homemade soups, toasties and delicious jacket potatoes.

JellyHill is a quaint, intimate café by day, bar by night located in Hyndland, just off Byres Road. It is a highly popular spot for dog walkers and students in the area, thanks to it being dog-friendly and providing excellent coffee. JellyHill is renowned for its barista-made coffees, pastries, hand-prepared sandwiches, and charcuterie cheeses. The blend of coffee used comes from Thomson’s Coffee Roasters, and Jelly Hill’s trademark is to serve every cup with a generous slice of homemade vanilla tablet. Upon entering JellyHill you will experience the eclectic décor and warmth of friendly staff. The outdoor seating makes it a wonderful place to sit and people watch in the morning with a roll and bacon.

The perfect spot to grab a cup of coffee in the city’s west end, Papercup’s philosophy is all about providing quality coffee, and sourcing ethnically and environmentally-friendly coffee beans. Located on Great Western Road, Papercup is a highly popular coffee shop with locals and students alike due to its relaxing atmosphere and uplifting music. As well as indulging in a silky smooth latte, why not sample the menu which focuses on ethical and sustainable produce. 

How do you like your eggs in the morning? Well, the popular Finsbay café and restaurant of Milngavie know how to serve eggs in multiple ways. From poached to eggs served with avocado and chilli mash, there will be something for everyone to enjoy. These guys specialise in delicious, hearty breakfasts as well as veggie options such as the popular ‘Veggie’, which is oven baked halloumi, cannellini beans, tomato and chilli. 

Café Strange Brew is one of the most popular independent cafes located in Glasgow’s Southside and has attained a mass following on social media due to its delicious and aesthetically pleasing brunch menu. As a dog-friendly café, it’s the perfect spot to bring your furry companion after a dog walk. A popular sample of what’s offered includes Smashed Avocado on Toast, which consists of olive oil, tomatoes, balsamic, toasted pine nuts and basil. 

If you fancy something on the sweeter side, then why not indulge in a pancake stack? If you like your pancakes simple, then a maple syrup stack will be right up your street and for the more adventurous, a lemon and blueberry cheesecake pancake stack is also available.