One of Glasgow's most popular and best loved cafes is 
 the University Cafe which has been serving the people of Glasgow’s West End since 1918. 87 Byres Road, Glasgow G11 5HN.placeholder image
One of Glasgow's most popular and best loved cafes is the University Cafe which has been serving the people of Glasgow’s West End since 1918. 87 Byres Road, Glasgow G11 5HN. | The University Cafe

Cafes of Glasgow: 16 all-time favourite Glasgow cafes as chosen by Glaswegians

These are 16 of the best cafes in Glasgow as chosen by Glaswegians

Glasgow has always had a bustling cafe culture with many traditional favourites still existing in the city to this very day.

There are plenty of new great spots in the city serving up tasty cups of coffee with delicious homemade cakes, with old classic spots still remaining popular.

We asked our readers to tell us what their favourite Glasgow cafe was, with plenty of people getting in touch to tell us their top picks.

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