Cafe D'Jaconelli

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This review is taken from the current (2012) edition.

Established in 1924, Café d’Jaconelli is the oldest surviving business on Maryhill Road and one of Glasgow’s oldest cafes. Not only that, it was also used as a location in the film Trainspotting and even in a Blue Nile music video, too. Nestled close to Partick Thistle’s Firhill stadium, the café may still have a traditional look, but it’s well maintained with comfy red leather seating to sink into. The menu is unpretentious and good value, and combines classic Scottish fried treats like filled rolls and full breakfasts with a range of tempting Italian-inspired ice-cream sundaes, using the café’s own ice cream. The staff are friendly and owner James Evans is often to be found manning the kitchen himself. Jaconelli’s has a history and it’s certainly keeping true to it, but this iconic café still feels vibrant and as worth a visit for your stomach as for your eyes. The staff are friendly and owner James Evans is often to be found manning the kitchen himself. Jaconelli’s has a history and it’s certainly keeping true to it, but this iconic café still feels vibrant and as worth a visit for your stomach as for your eyes.

• High point: Great value and atmosphere
• Low point: No customer toilets