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Trans-Europe Café
- Food served: Sun–Wed 10am–4.45pm; Thu–Sat 10am–9.45pm
- Bar open: Sun–Wed 11am–5pm; Thu–Sat 11am–10pm
- Number of wines sold by the glass: 4
- Also offers: Vegetarian options (at least ¼ main courses), Children's portions, Children's high chairs, Wheelchair access, Takeaway, Outdoor tables (smokers welcome)
- Music on stereo: The Smiths, The Beatles, mellow rock.
- Capacity: 37
- Largest group: 37
- Open since: 2005
- Average price 2 courses:
£5 (lunch)
£13 (evening meal) - House wine: £9.95 per bottle
Nominate this restaurant forThe List Reader Award 2010
This review appears in the The List's Eating & Drinking Guide 2009 – in the shops now or buy online.
The walls of Trans Europe cafe are adorned with a detailed railway map of mainland Europe, a motif which runs throughout the café’s décor and gives it a charmingly old-fashioned feel. The sandwich selection reflects this vibe further, with each offering boasting a European city of inspiration. The Lisbon sandwich is crammed with an assortment of high-quality roasted Mediterranean vegetables, lined with pesto and completed with a generous helping of mozzarella. All sandwiches are available on a wide selection of breads and accompanied by hand-cooked crisps and a dark-green side salad. A daily soup and sandwich deal allows customers to combine any sandwich and soup for just over a fiver. The soup selection changes frequently, with staff keen to experiment with old favourites and new flavours. The carrot and ginger soup comes highly recommended, proving a refreshing and hearty combination of tastes and textures. The atmosphere of the cafe is talkative and welcoming, as customers relax into the authentic train-bench seating and delve into the selection of board games which find themselves in improbable demand. Whilst Trans Europe can’t promise a sunny European destination at the end of your meal, it certainly does deliver the most pleasant of journeys.
- High point: Quaint, unique decor
- Low point: Toilet is crammed and disorganised.
Comments for Trans-Europe Café (25 Parnie Street, Glasgow)
- 1. polly dolly, glasgow – 12 September 2009, 5:50pm
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we have eaten breakfast here a few times and it's a gem of a place with delightful staff; family friendly menu, children are welcome. going back tonight to try the evening menu, mouth watering.
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