Restaurants and Cafés
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- Gallery Café
Simple, fresh food and al fresco dining in contemporary surroundings - 3 Steps 2 Heaven
This cafe offers some of the best ice cream in Glasgow and a range savoury snacks - La Cerise
La Cerise is a fresh and innovative patisserie cake and coffee shop that will leave you hooked on Cafe Culture - Valvona & Crolla VinCaffé
Classic Italian cooking using the finest ingredients and a tasting list of over 50 wines by the glass
Abbotsford House
Abbotsford,
Melrose,
Scottish Borders,
TD6 9BQ
The gardens and landscape of Abbotsford are the creation of Sir Walter Scott and were developed from scratch between 1811 and 1825. While Scott is justly famed world wide as Scotland’s most successful and prolific author, his surmounting interest…
Acanthus
1032 Argyle Street,
Glasgow,
G3 8LX
Until early in 2008 Acanthus was part flower shop, part café. But it is now under different ownership and the blooms have gone, allowing the new management to expand the café's once restricted seating area. Situated on a busy stretch of Argyle Street…
Aikman’s Café/Bistro
24 St Andrews Street,
Glasgow,
G1 5PD
Opened in January 2008, Aikman’s is in a quiet street off the Saltmarket. It’s within easy walking distance of Argyle Street, Glasgow Green and the Merchant City but provides a relaxing location due to the lack of traffic, plentiful parking and view of…
Alba
481 Great Western Road,
Glasgow,
G12 8HL
A welcoming little café on Kelvinbridge, Alba has a bright, open interior decorated in cool, neutral colours, a few tables and a wide counter with high stools in the window. Only open for five weeks at the time of writing, Alba shows real ambition. A…
Allan Water Café
15 Henderson Street, Bridge of Allan,
Stirling,
FK9 4HN
The spacious family-run Allan Water Café has a good homely feel and despite being in land-locked Bridge of Allan also has something of an all-day seaside café vibe. Floor to ceiling windows upstairs and down give excellent views of the to-ings and…
Always Sunday
170 High Street,
Edinburgh,
EH1 1QS
This blueprint for a successful café is as easy as a Sunday morning. The clear glass frontage provides space, light and the perfect vantage point from which to spy on tourists photographing the Royal Mile. A fresh and very friendly tearoom, Always…
Amalfi Pizzeria
148 West Nile Street,
Glasgow,
G1 2RQ
In the perfect spot for a bite to eat before the flicks or after the shops, Amalfi has transformed over the past few years from an old-fashioned Italian café to an inviting, upmarket diner. One narrow room, the glass frontage and visible kitchen lend…
An Clachan
Off La Belle Place,
Glasgow,
G3 7LH
With its steady stream of regular customers and its friendly and relaxed atmosphere, An Clachan in Kelvingrove Park has the feel of a village café that people would travel to from far and wide. Housed in a former children’s shelter and public…
Angels With Bagpipes
343 High Street,
Edinburgh,
EH1 1PW
The Royal Mile has a new charmer in residence. Sleek, modern, understated and calming, Angels with Bagpipes encapsulates many of the characteristics of its owner Marina Crolla, making you feel immediately welcome and at ease. Like Marina, this place is…
[Another] Piece
387 Great Western Road,
Glasgow,
G4 9HY
Sandwich virtuosos Tom Lauckner and John Moore now have a second outlet for their justifiably popular gourmet pieces. There are only a couple of chairs in the new place – less if it is raining – but the extra kitchen space is the ideal testbed for more…
Anteaques
17 Clerk Street,
Edinburgh,
EH8 9JH
If Alice in Wonderland had a local, it would be Anteaques. For a start, co-owner and antiques dealer Cedric is a small, very friendly, quick man who wears a waistcoat and pocket watch. He’s also brave: this is a tightly packed antiques shop, bursting…
Arcaffe
7 North Claremont Street,
Glasgow,
G3 7NR
Frequented by office workers who disdain the trend for a quick bite at one’s desk, Arcaffe’s kitchen serves up hefty portions of proper food, providing somewhat of a challenge to clear the plate. It’s a quiet, comfortable café with fresh, neutral décor…
Ariundle Centre
Strontian,
Highland,
PH36 4JA
Located in the north west of Argyll, away from the beaten track and set amongst a backdrop of stunning highland tranquillity, lies the Ariundle Centre.
Walk through acres of woodland, follow twisting burns, and feel like you have the whole place to…
Art Lover's Café
House for an Art Lover, Bellahouston Park, 10 Dumbreck Road,
Glasgow,
G41 5BW
Situated in Bellahouston Park’s House for an Art Lover, which was built to a Charles Rennie Mackintosh design in the 1990s, the Art Lover’s Café matches the fine setting by serving high-quality food. It is a pleasant stroll through the house’s gardens…
Artisan Roast
57 Broughton St,
Edinburgh,
EH1 3RJ
With roastings around three times weekly, at Artisan Roast beans are rarely older than four days. Buying from quality growers and paying more than the Fairtrade base rate, their beans come from estates, co-operatives or collectives from Africa, Asia…
Artisan Roast
15-17 Gibson Street,
Glasgow,
G12 8NU
At Artisan Roast it is all about the coffee. Rich smells hang in the air. A huge roasting machine sits beside the bar, all brass and gauges, and the sacks of coffee beans stacked in the corners are not just for show. Here they roast their own coffee…
Asti
73 Broughton Street,
Edinburgh,
EH1 3RJ
The successor to Polish restaurant Pani Solinska, this café-restaurant is named after the north-west Italian region famous for its white spumante wine and truffles. While it shares owners with Rapido next door, the new venue has its own easy-going…
Avenue G
291 Byres Road,
Glasgow,
G12 8TL
Opened in early 2011, Avenue G is the latest café to join the hustle of Byres Road. A huge window means it’s great for seeing and being seen - a common pastime in this part of town. It’s got a crisp and clean ambience thanks to pale colours…
The Bakehouse Bistro Bar
125 Dalry Road,
Edinburgh,
EH11 2DR
On entering the Bakehouse on Dalry Road, you can expect a friendly welcome from staff behind the food counter. Choose from a range of pre-prepared sandwiches and pizzas to enjoy as takeaway, or opt for table service when sitting in. There are plans…
The Bakehouse Co.
32c Broughton Street,
Edinburgh,
EH1 3SB
NOTE: THE BAKEHOUSE IS TEMPORARILY CLOSED AFTER A FIRE
A compact local café sitting easily alongside the ethical boutiques of Broughton Street, the Bakehouse is a cheaper, more casual alternative to nearby Urban Angel and the Olive Branch. Rusty tin…
The Balcony Cafe
Upstairs @ The Glasgow Climbing Centre, 534 Paisley Road West,
Glasgow,
G51 1RN
Upstairs at The Glasgow Climbing Centre you will find a gem of a café.The Balcony is run by our fantastic Café Manager, Liam. He has created a menu of freshly made sandwiches and delicious main meals served along with our 'real bean' coffee. Pop in for…
Balgove Larder
Strathtyrum House Estate,
St Andrews,
Fife,
KY16 9SF
Just a stone's throw from St Andrews, this new venture is one part cafe, one part farm shop, with plenty to recommend both. There's a keen focus on beef, game and pork from the estate, with an on-site butcher and the promise of outdoor dining and…
Bar 50
50 Blackfriars Street,
Edinburgh,
EH1 1NE
Edinburgh's Smart City Hostel is in the heart of the Old Town and offers budget accommodation for visitors and students. Bar 50 is their popular restaurant and drinking den sited in an expansive basement that opens out onto the Cowgate (with some…
Barras Art & Design Centre
54 Calton Entry,
Glasgow,
G40 2SB
The Barras Art & Design Centre, in the heart of Glasgow's world famous Barras Market, houses several homegrown artists including jewellery makers, retro furniture restorers, photographers, dress, lingerie and t-shirt designers. The centre is also…
Baxters Store
Home Farm,
Kelty,
Fife,
KY4 0JR
A large set-up just off the M90 at Kelty, a little south of Kinross, this is one of five Baxters outlets around Scotland. Incorporating a coffee shop/restaurant, small farm park and foodhall with deli, giftware and cookshop section, the Baxters brand…
The Bay Tree Café
403 Great Western Road,
Glasgow,
G4 9HY
The long-established Bay Tree likes to keep things fairly simple, with its unassuming layout and Middle Eastern knick-knacks around the walls. The same goes for its menu, which comprises a mixture of Arabian, Mediterranean and European dishes at…
The Beach House
57 Bath Street,
Edinburgh,
EH15 1HE
The Beach House is very much a community venture with a relaxed friendly feel and beautiful seaside view, situated right on the promenade in Portobello. In keeping with the seaside setting, a pale blue interior and simple wooden furniture welcome a…
Beanscene
110 Battlefield Road, Battlefield, Southside,
Glasgow,
G42 9JT
It may be part of a chain, but Scottish café enterprise Beanscene stands out by selectively adopting hallmarks such as consistency and friendly service and rewriting them in its own style. The deep leather couches, scattered tables and down-lighting…
Beanscene
16 Cresswell Lane Hillhead,
Glasgow,
G12 8AA
Beanscene, recently opened, is another contender for the trendy cafe crown, with its Friends-y vibe, evening tapas menu and weekly live music.
Beanscene
1365 Argyle Street, West End,
Glasgow,
G3 8AF
It may be part of a chain, but Scottish café enterprise Beanscene stands out by selectively adopting hallmarks such as consistency and friendly service and rewriting them in its own style. The deep leather couches, scattered tables and down-lighting…
Beanscene
19 Skirving Street Shawlands, Southside,
Glasgow,
G41 3AB
It may be part of a chain, but Scottish café enterprise Beanscene stands out by selectively adopting hallmarks such as consistency and friendly service and rewriting them in its own style. The deep leather couches, scattered tables and down-lighting…
Beanscene
1-3 Helena Place, Busby Road, Clarkston, Southside,
Glasgow,
G76 7RB
It may be part of a chain, but Scottish café enterprise Beanscene stands out by selectively adopting hallmarks such as consistency and friendly service and rewriting them in its own style. The deep leather couches, scattered tables and down-lighting…
