I am writing this review for the take-away part of Cafe Avanti as I have yet to sit-in to eat…read morethere. Moving to a new area always comes (for me anyway) the problem of trying to find yourself your new favourite and 'go-to' take-away joints. To me this is quite important; sad but true! I do love a good cheeky take-away on a cold, wet evening...or a dry, warm evening...I'm really not fussy, I just like a wee break from cooking every now & then. Who doesn't? Finding a new chippy in Partick that was well within a good walking distance to our new abode was on my list of 'Things To Do'. You don't want one that is slightly TOO far away coz then you're faced with the prospect of returning home with said take-away to find it only slightly warm or wet (if it's raining) Bah. So step up Cafe Avanti! This is probably the closest chippy to us & I am happy to report it is a really good chippy. We usually order a sausage supper and either a fish or roast chicken supper with a portion of gravy or curry sauce (yum...slurp!) and every time we have had a take-away from here it has been nothing but damn fine. The chips always seem to be fresh (I get the feeling they only cook their chips in small batches at a time as you quite often have to wait for chips - which I always like as it means they'll be SUPER FRESH!) and their battered sausage & fish is always tasty. My favourite is their roast chicken...oh my! This avian delight is simply nom-tastic...you have to wait about 15mins for it (we usually pop into nearby Morrisons) but it is worth the wait. You get a HUGE quarter (I think? It seems much bigger though) of chicken all for £5.30 (for the supper) I think that price is pretty good considering how much you get & the size/quality of the chicken. I also am a fan of their curry sauce here which you get a HUGE cup of to go with your food and it is lovely, proper chip shop curry sauce. Mmm... Alongside the usual chip shop foodage they also sell pizzas (I am yet to try these) and their own version of KFC/Southern fried chicken ~ it always smells lovely but if I am in the mood for chicken I can't see past their roast chicken. Staff are reasonably friendly and the prices are good for a West End chippy. Also they are very handy for Partick train station or subway. Thank you Cafe Avanti for saving me from dodgy chippy Hell!

I was visiting Glasgow last month and would pass by everyday when I'd take the subway. I could…read morenever get my timing right as it would either be too early or too late. On my last afternoon, I found them to be open, so I strolled into the take-out area or as y'all call it, the "take away". My "Scottish Cousin"- not really a blood cousin, but a really good friend, told me to try a sausage and potato scone. WTH? Ok, is it a sausage roll and a potato scone? Two different things? No, he said it was two ingredients in one item. I asked the folks at the Cafe and they looked just as perplexed as I was. Ok, whatever, the line started getting long with hungry football fans and I started to panic. "Uh, chips and cheese please". The gentleman behind the counter asks me if I want salt and vinegar on it. Hmmm...never had that combo on cheese fries. So, yes to the vinegar and I forgo the salt. Best. Cheese. Fries. Ever. (Sorry, Cheese Chips) ;-) OMG. Is it the fresh thick-cut potatoes? Or the vinegar doused on the fries fresh out of the fryer? Or the freshly grated cheddar cheese??? I am now cheese fry ruined. :sigh:

Embracing an ethos not unlike Portland or Brooklyn in the United States a stop at Cafe Strange Brew…read morebegins with closed doors, staff attentive to service from a small window before seating diners at one of a handful of tables inside. "Keep Shawlands Strange" in neon over old posters, otherwise white tiles and shaky tables, once inside the meal progresses like many other breakfasts with hot Coffee and a Pastry, in this case a Blondie that was good towards the center but too dry at the edge. Known for inventive Food and sizable portions, a commitment to local organic Produce admirable at such a low Price Point, fans of Pancakes will find Cafe Strange Brew's thick and fluffy as a stack of three with various toppings such as Key Lime or Nutella, though purists shouldn't hesitate in ordering the Buttermilk beauties with just Maple and Bacon plus sliced Banana.

Too much choice. Food is very tasty and whilst there may be a wait for a table it is very much…read moreworth the wait. The atmosphere is laid back and chill

Come here! Standard breakfast options surrounded by dear locals and a mighty kind staff. Pleasantly…read moresurprised they have CBD oil to add to the yummy coffee. Hope to return again somday!

This is a regular for me when I am in town. Super coffee and great food. The servers are nice and…read moreit is a great place to hang out with the locals. Oh and don't forget your scoop of ice cream!

What a cute place! We were driving by at 2pm, hungry and on the lookout for somewhere decent to…read morestop, and this was the perfect place! It seems family run, with the mom in the kitchen, and at least one of the waitresses a daughter. They have gluten free bread, so I had options for sandwiches, though I was tempted by their soup and salad offerings. It was a busy Saturday, and it took them a while to get around to our table, but then the food was quick in arriving. My sandwich was tasty and I gobbled it up, while my husband ate both our coleslaw portions and said they were delicious, and his burger which he enjoyed. Their desserts look decadent, but none were gf so I didn't even have the choice. They have a local ice cream, but it was a cold day and I couldn't picture myself enjoying it so I opted to forgo the sugar. I would certainly return, though it seems unlikely I will. This town is cute, but we were passing through.

Its fairly standard menu, nothing special which is ok if you are just looking for some foodread more

I got myself a pulled pork foot long. I think it's a special as I've never seen it here before. On…read moreoated honey bread, lashings of barbecue sauce and chipotle sauce, I was starving to tuck in. Because of my bus being full, I waited until I got home. Even cold it tasted great. I'm sure it cost me around £5.99 if I'm right. Place looked clean. Union street is next to central station, so very handy, very close.

Just another Subway? Perhaps…read more This one is notable for its location which is optimally primed for commuters diving in and out of Central Station. A Quiznos is also a few doors away now which is not quite robbing this place of their customers, but certainly attracting more and more attention. You will find everything you would expect in here and if you go at the wrong time.. you might find a little bit more. This one is open at awkward times that capitalise on punters spilling out of nearby pubs and clubs and has been known to include a bouncer at the door, with hassle kicking off and generally awful abuse towards the staff not uncommon. I think I would rather go to Quiznos actually.

Since its refit a few years ago Belles has flourished. The menu offers truly tasty, quality grub…read morewith nice touches. The vanilla ice cream is one of the best I've ever tasted and you will be spoiled for choice with the cakes on offer. Try the BLT or French toast! Their coleslaw is also top notch. The sloooow service lets Belles down but with the introduction of flavoured coffees to go with my cake, I can forgive them.

Belles in Hamilton is a favourite with the grannies, and we always came here for a 'wee cup of tea'…read morein my younger days when shopping with parents. It used to be much smaller but has since had a nice face lift, which brings it up to date with the more modern coffee houses like Costa and Nero. It does the usual lunchy stuff; sandwiches, toasties, soups, baked potatoes and light dinners like macaroni cheese and fish and chips, perfect for a nice home cooked filler when out and about, and a great alternative to a greasy McDonald's or the likes. A lovely wee tearoom to take your granny or mum for a shopping break, really warm and cosy with friendly staff and lovely, homemade food!

Love the food and the staff always friendly been eating in it for years Only criticism i have is…read morethat it gets to smokey sometimes and it does put you off But all in all Love

This place seems like it has been there since time began and the decor has never changed nor have…read morethe staff. The thing to get if you go here is a burger with onions and a cola float. Huge roll with a tiny burger in it and packed full of steamed onions. It might not sound too appealing but it takes me back to my childhood when this seemed like a great treat all washed down with cheap cola topped up with ice cream. Seats are hard wooden type bench type and lights are bright orange plastic shades which omit hardly any light. An experience to be tried at least once if you are in Airdrie.

Roll and sausage with onions Has now unfortunately closed :-(read more