The best restaurants in Southwark
11 Oct 2024
11 Oct 2024
Glasgow's must-try waffles
Waffles are an excellent, versatile sweet snack that have become popular within the brunch scene. Whether you’re looking for a sweet waffle covered in Nutella to enjoy on the go or are planning a delicious weekend get-together with friends, we have cultivated the ultimate guide of where you can find the best waffles in Glasgow.
Famous for being an early pioneer in Southside dining, The Bungo Bar and Kitchen is a restaurant that provides diners with plenty of options. From Sunday lunch to a relaxed brunch, Bungo Bar and Kitchen are sure to satisfy your dining needs. Brunch is served daily from 10.15am through to 4pm and a popular dish on the menu is the ‘Southern Fried Buttermilk Chicken’ priced at £10.50, which are served with appetising homemade waffles and drizzled with maple syrup.
TriBeCa is an American style diner that strives to serve a taste of the Big Apple with Glaswegians. Testimony to its popularity, TriBeCa has two Glasgow locations – a diner on Dumbarton Road in the west end of the city and a café in the Merchant City. As part of the popular main menu there is a section called ‘Brunch Your Way’ allowing customers to customise their very own homemade waffle stack for the price of £7.95. When it comes to savoury toppings there is the option to add bacon rashers, link sausages, poached eggs, fried eggs, and scrambled eggs.
Alternatively, if you have a sweet tooth, you can take advantage of adding toppings such as fresh berries, peanut butter, chocolate chips, white chocolate sauce and homemade maple butter or two scoops of ice cream. A TriBeCa special also includes chicken and waffles, which consists of crispy chicken served on homemade waffles and drizzled with chilli maple, priced at £13.95.
The Brunch Club is a restaurant specialising in providing everyday brunch all day and can be found on Dumbarton Road in the west end of Glasgow. The relaxing booths and bright ambience make it a go-to place to catch-up with friends at the weekend while indulging in a delicious brunch. You can even bring your dog along for brunch as it’s a dog-friendly establishment!
Within a wide-ranging menu packed with all types of options, there are two staple waffle plates. Either a waffle served with bacon and Canadian maple syrup, or waffles served with Nutella, fruit, and homemade granola. Each dish is priced at £8.50. Why not elevate your waffle experience by making it a boozy brunch and adding a cocktail to your meal? Options include an Aperol Spritz, Blue Margaritas, or an Espresso Martini all priced at £7.
Located in Battlefield in the southside of Glasgow, beneath the ruins of Glasgow’s old Victoria Infirmary, lies Grain and Grind – a bright, laid back coffee shop specialising in providing seasonal dishes and carefully roasted coffees. Grain and Grind is the perfect spot to visit if you are looking to try a waffle dish with a twist. Both sweet and savoury waffle options are available on the main menu catering to everyone’s taste buds.
If you opt for the ‘Summer fruit waffles’ you will receive a generous portion packed with berries, banana and lemon mascarpone. Alternatively, if you prefer a savoury option the ‘Korean Fried Chicken waffles’ are highly popular as tender chicken is layered on a bed of fluffy waffles. Yum.
The Locale is a new American-themed local for Glasgow serving some of the best craft beer, contemporary cocktails and bar food the city has to offer. Located just on the edge of town at Charing Cross, The Locale has all the class of a city centre bar and the attitude of a local. When it comes to the all-American menu, look out for the staple chicken and waffles, but we’d also highly recommend the Churro Waffles for dessert on the dinner menu (a lunch menu is also available).
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These award-winning tea rooms (based at Renfield Street and Virginia Court) are renowned for their range of infusions, 60 different teas, baked goods and huge gin collection. But they also do some delicious warm Belgian waffles — either with smoked streaky bacon and maple syrup, or smothered in yoghurt, granola, mixed berries and honey. Renfield Street is set in a stunning 1800s building, with high ceilings, while the Virginia Court venue is more contemporary in design, with outdoor seating providing a close-up view of the comings and goings of the Merchant City.
If you like your waffles with plenty of liquor and a side of live music, mosey on down to Buck’s Bar. Their freshly pressed buttered waffles are a mainstay of the all-day menu. Order some with three pieces of buttermilk fried chicken, plus maple syrup or gravy; with two pieces of chicken and creamy mac and cheese; a little bit spicy with sriracha mac and cheese and two pieces of Nashville hot chicken; or with chicken in smokey BBQ glaze and applewood mac and cheese. And if that’s just not enough waffle for your liking, why not order a dessert waffle with Nutella and whipped cream to finish your meal? You’re never far from a Buck’s Bar — there’s one on the Southside, another on the Trongate and yet another on West Regent Street.
Hunting down some waffles in the East End? Head to Gia’s Cafe. Theirs come in at £6.25, served hot and Belgian-style with Nutella and vanilla ice cream. The Italian trattoria has been a fixture in Glasgow since 1999, run by husband and wife team Daniele and Theresa Giannoni. Originally based in Merchant City, it moved east some two decades after its inception, where it remains a firm favourite with locals and visitors alike. In addition to its delectable puds, there are main courses consisting of authentic pasta dishes, fresh seafood, juicy steaks and sourdough pizzas. A great choice for all the family, date nights, or gatherings with friends, this is where Italy meets the East End.
Like Buck’s Bar, Van Winkle riffs on all things stateside. As such, you’ll get the offer of waffles with gravy (something anathema in the Belgian varieties). Skeptical? It’s well worth giving it a go and ordering the fried American chicken with sweet (yes, sweet) waffles and oodles of gravy! Still feeling cynical? Not to worry, you can still get a plateful of Belgian waffles with toffee sauce, ice cream and drizzles of chocolate. Van Winkle has two homes — one in the Barrowlands and one in the West End. The latter has a basement venue which frequently hosts comedy and improv nights. So you can pair your waffles with some laughter, as well as gravy or ice cream.
Hyndland is the home of this swish brunch spot, adorned with cascades of flowers and foliage. Their waffles are made in-house daily using fresh buttermilk. But if that’s not enough buttermilk for you, you can get your portion with buttermilk fried chicken. There’s also the option of maple syrup butter (add a fried egg for £2), seasonal fruit, vanilla mascarpone, citrus and cranberry granola, or Korean fried chicken, with a spicy glaze and pickles. Part of Epicures’ brunch menu, the waffles are served from 9 am to 5 pm each day. There are plenty of fun cocktails to combine with your carbs; try the hair of the dug (Brugal Anejo, ginger beer, lime and pineapple) or the Cereal Killer (vodka, Frosties, oat milk, Mr Black coffee liqueur and Tin Donkey espresso) — both perfect to get your morning off to a strong start.
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