Glasgow has always had a booming café culture with many traditional favourites still existing in the city to this very day.
There are many great spots spread across the city where you can head to for a cuppa or pokey hat depending on what kind of day it is. We are proud of our cafes in this city and wanted to shine a spotlight on some of our favourites.
Some of these cafes are over 100 years old and are still in the hands of the families of the original owners. They excel in Glasgow hospitality and are must visits.
Here are six of our favourite Glasgow cafes which best represent the city.
1. The University Cafe
The University Cafe has welcomed generations of Glaswegians with a simple, distinctive brand of hospitality that is gloriously dated. It was first opened by Pasquale Verrechia in September 1918. His family still continue to serve the people of Glasgow till this day with Anthony Bourdain even popping in back in 2015. 87 Byres Rd, Glasgow G11 5HN. | Glasgow Life
2. Brooklyn Cafe
The Brooklyn Cafe is a Southside institution in Shawlands which was opened by by Domenico Pelosi in October 1931 after he moved up to Glasgow after a brief spell in Wales. | Brooklyn Cafe
3. Café D'Jaconelli
Cafe D’Jaconelli is best-known from a scene in the film Trainspotting featuring the characters Renton and Spud sharing a milkshake. The cafes history dates further back, opening on Maryhill Road in 1924 - they still make their ice cream to the original recipe created by Mario Jaconelli. It also appears in the music video for The Blue Nile's "Downtown Lights". The café recently reopened after being devastated by fire. | Getty Images
4. Cafe Strange Brew
Cafe Strange Brew is one of our favourite spots to visit in Shawlands. Although you might have to wait a while in the queue, we can guarantee it's worth it. 1082 Pollokshaws Rd, Shawlands, Glasgow G41 3XA. | Cafe Strange Brew