Quick and friendly service, and delightful comfortable spot located within walking distance of the Univeristy of Glasgow campus. I had a brie ham baguette with a mocha, and it was delightful! read more

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I've been to a Offshore a couple times and have always been really satisfied with my experience. First, the drink selection is diverse and well-made. I had an iced matcha latte that really hit the spot. But even better, they also have a few vegan treat options available. Nothing goes better with a caffeinated beverage than a little vegan cake or roll. And finally, it's just a nice space. It's pretty big and has tons of natural light. Of course, it does get busy but if you can snag a seat it's a great place to rest and take in the atmosphere. read more

I always come here for some soup and a matcha latte while I'm studying. It's usually full of college students but you can still find a seat. The windows are always steamed up which is a sign of a cozy coffee shop and the music is always good. read more

Offshore - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Glasgow, GLG

Ah, the famed Offshore I'd heard so much about. I was wandering with intent to get lost on Woodlands Road, and my trusty little Yelp app pointed me in the direction of Offshore for coffee (see, people? I can use technology!) Anyway, I'd seen the reviews and figured I had to give it a try. I mean, I had to, right? REALLY had to. Yes. Indeed. So I did. The space itself is light and airy, filled with comfy sofas - I'm fairly sure someone was napping on one - and work spaces, and people tip-tapping away on tablets, laptops and smart phones. The cafe area has the feel of an old seaside cafe to me - and I dig that. The chalk board, the empire biscuits on the counter, and a plentiful stock of the loyalty cards to entice you back. Nice idea, and something ALL coffee shops should pick up on. I took my seat, logged on to the free wifi... and didn't do anything. I sat. I watched the world go by. I supped my expertly made coffee, and I lost myself in my thoughts, in a good way. Offshore seems to be a place built for that. If you're a creative type, I'd imagine this is a great place to get the juices flowing. The abundance of light and comfy seating all add to that vibe. Will I check it out again in future? Definitely. Some of the special drinks listed looked right up my street, and it just felt right. It felt like I should be there. I think, with the multitude of stylish and individual coffee shops in Glasgow, I have weaned myself away from the Starbucks/Costa routine, or at least cut into it. No bad thing at all. read more

Offshore - Wow. Such caffeine. Much hyper. So nice. - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Glasgow, GLG

I had read recently that Offshore offered dairyfree cheese sandwiches - I'd been in there before a while ago and with the comfy sofas and big windows to watch the world go by it's quite a pleasant place to pop in for a coffee anyway. However, anywhere that has vegan cheese jumps right up on my list of must visit places. The server was great and showed me the Violife they stocked for the sandwiches and toasties (an amazing dairyfree, gluten free, palm oil free cheese) and left the dressing off the side salad; I presume there was honey/dairy in it. They also have soya milk so we had soya cappuccinos. He told me that they only have one jug for milk for making coffees, and don't have a separate one for soya milk. I hadn't asked as I'm not that bothered about that sort of thing but it might be useful to know for some (maybe if you have a really bad dairy allergy). Also, they have a jar of homemade dairy free tablet (made in a vegan home, so no cross contamination) at 30p a piece. So I bought 8. I adored tablet as a child and it had been years since I'd eaten any as I've been vegan for 6 years. If you've never had it, it's like fudge, but much softer. Coffee, cheese, tablet, and comfy sofas. I'm sold. read more

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Yet another independent West End coffee shop. Ok... that sounded bad. Let me start again. I love independent coffee shops and I love the West End. This is one of independent coffee shop in the West End and I'm pleased that it exists. It sits right by Kelvingrove Park on Gibson Street and it serves decent coffee, plus the standard expected selection of coffee shop food (sandwiches, toasties, panini's soups, cakes and bakes). First of all, what a lovely location. Do you love sitting in windows watching the world go by? Because here it's difficult not to. Window seats line almost a full three quarters of the open walls, with a window facing bar by the door. They also have a couple of regular sets of tables and some dangerously comfy sofas. The staff are very relaxed, not in a way that makes them slow with your order, but in a way that makes you relax too. They're happy to talk through the details of what goes into their food and to make suggestions if you have questions. They're not pushy either - I definitely get the impression that you could sit here for 3 hours on one coffee order and, so long as they weren't struggling for table space, they wouldn't bat an eyelid. I mean, that's not a very nice thing to do so you probably shouldn't, I'm just saying you probably could. One of the really cool things they do is displaying art from local artists. As far as I'm aware Offshore has always used its walls, and especially its downstairs areas, as gallery space. If you see something on the walls that you love, chances are it's only been there for 2 weeks and it's for sale. I feel like this is something more places could do and I don't know why they don't. In addition, the WiFi is free and unlimited. If you need to get a bit of work done, bring your laptop - there are plenty of power points and you certainly won't be alone. It's also a great place to sit and chat, sit and read or just sit. I feel I've neglected Offshore in recent years, but I've picked up a loyalty card now and I intend to use it. read more

Offshore - Lentil soup, cheese, tomato and pesto pannini and a latte. Yum! - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Glasgow, GLG

I liked everything but the coffee and the lack of tidiness. The two gals working weren't slammed with customers when we arrived, but, given the amount of dirty plates and cutlery draped all over many of the the tables, I imagine that they had been slammed, but weren't keen on quickly bussing and getting ready for, perhaps, the next round of thirsty/hungry custies to descend. The space is open, light and airy, and, therefore, pleasing to sit in, but the sour-bomb espresso drink with grinds floating in the scalded milk so turned me off that I'd only ever go back here if I could take in my AR flat white and drink it on premises. read more

I got an excellent Chai latte here! It is FAR SUPERIOR to Starbucks. The atmosphere is nice, they play good music, and have free WiFi. read more

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Offshore is a nice little cafe on Gibson Street, with hints of a nautical design...or maybe the yellow/blue is just the owners choice of colour scheme...megh. Tasty, reasonably priced coffee, cakes, comfy seats and wi-fi. Not to mention that it's right next to the park, and has MASSIVE windows for you to ogle at passers by (totally permitted...). It's a nice location to just sit back and relax whilst watching the news headlines scroll in front of you, with a fancy coffee (I had a fern drawn into the top of mine haha). read more

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this place was totally radical!!!!! i was very very comfortable and relaxed the entire time. the food was fantastic and my matcha iced tea was.... splendid!!!! and dont get me started on the servers. what lovely people i will be back here at the same time because this was epic!!!!! read more

It's there. it's dependable. It may not have the best coffee on Gibson Street, but it works when yer eyes are half shut and an injection of bean juice is required! One thing that I always note in here is the customer service. I really can't recall coming in here and being served by a sour puss or a by an aloof hipster type creature. Another plus point on the glorious day I visited, was the epic windows, letting in as much light as is possible. This also helps for the people watching! So yeah, although I prefer the coffee from somewhere else on Gibson Street, I'd probably prefer to drink it in here! read more

I don't really like Offshore. It's freezing cold. The coffee is average at best and the only reason people seem to like it is because the building is ugly to look at and these days that's "cool". I've only been three times, hoping that I could like it but that's just hard for me to do. The look of Offshore is a kind of hipster dump coffee shop, the kind of thing people go to the west end for really... but it's not even that in a cool way. it's just really dirty and a wreck. The staff is really nice though and I feel bad for them that they work in that dump... Three stars for the staff only. read more

College student + Coffee = Happy Offshore Coffeehouse is definitely an ideal place to study, drink a warm cup of latte, or hang out. I did all three! When I study/write papers, I can't stand extremely quiet places because... I'm just unproductive. So if you're like me and you need a bit of chill music and low levels of noise, go to Offshore. Just in case you need to munch on something, there is a selection of sandwiches and light snacks. Or if need a sugar rush, there are cold drinks like soda and juice. I really like the place because it's cosy, and you can't help but get a comfy vibe. It has large windows so it gets plenty of natural light. There are window seats that seem lovely to sit and read a good novel. Or in my case, write my paper. There are small wooden tables where I imagine the students using to do homework, and then there are comfy looking couches where I can totally see a group of friends just relaxing and talking. This place got major kudo points for having free wifi. I was afraid of getting distracted because I would spend most of my time facebooking or whatever, but this place makes me want to get some work done... It's not crowded, not too much distraction from loud chatter and people doesn't have that long line of people trying to get their caffeine. Then again, it could be that I came in during the late afternoon. It's definitely a different take on coffeehouses compared to Starbucks. read more

My dad and I went for a wee coffee/catchup here yesterday when we couldn't get a seat in Artisan Roast. I've been here plenty of times before and always been slightly underwhelmed to be honest. The only reason I'm giving it 4 stars is because they stay open slightly later than most cafes on Gibson St and have saved me from late-night-library-caffeine-deprivation many a time, and because they let dugs in. Even though I don't have a dog I always favor places that allow them in because it means I might get to see cute puppies while I sip my coffee haha! Yesterday the staff were really lovely, which was a bit of a rarity to be honest. The coffees (two americanos) were fine, nothing spectacular but no issues either. They do have quite an extensive choice for hot drinks, including hot choc and soya milk options. My dad got mac n cheese, which looked really stodgy and was a pretty small portion, but wasn't too pricey as the whole bill came to just under a tenner for 2 coffees and his lunch. Their wraps are not great, and the menu is pretty limited but does the job I guess. Overall, Offshore's alright and has some good features to it, but there are lots of nicer places nearby. read more

I've always been a huge fan of local coffee houses, so here's another one to add to the list. Popped in here one day before class started to meet a friend for a coffee and some chat. This place is as cozy as they come with couches and tables to choose from, and a wee dog or two invited in to chill. I ordered a diet coke (wasn't in the mood for coffee) and an empire biscuit (I am the poster child for healthy eating) and the biscuit was delicious! The only thing that wa a big off was the lady behind the counter. Maybe she was having an off day, but she wasn't very friendly. This place is big enough to accommodate loads of people, so if you're in the area and looking for a pick me up of caffeinated variety, stop on by. read more

I've always liked Offshore alot and whenever I was in that neck of the woods it was a must for coffee, but that was several years back when I lived in Glasgow before moving away. Since moving back to the area earlier this year, I've made the point to pop in a few times. I can't put my finger on it and I don't know any background info on ownership etc, but it's just not as good as it used to be. It feels like it could be doing with a wee overhaul. No major issues, but just not as good as it once was. The staff are now and have always been complete sweethearts though. I think it just needs a lick of pain, an improvement on the food and drink and a bit of tlc. read more

My go to spot to kill some time near campus. Atmosphere is very relaxed and there are some couch areas for meeting up with groups. I usually order a chai latte, which I'm a big fan of. read more

Friendly staff members and perfect place for to work in your laptop or have a nice meet up with friends or even work related colleagues. Bright place! Gets a little hot over the summer but it's still pretty good. read more

Offshore - Doing work here with my friend. Was nice and peaceful! Iced coffee was yummy and refreshing during the hot summer day - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Glasgow, GLG

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Offshore has been my local coffee house since I was 15! It opened about ten years ago and although it hasn't changed that much, that's what makes it great. As Eleanor said, there are no airs of pretension to be found in here. What you see is what you get - big bay windows, friendly staff, scrummy cake, a fridge full of sandwiches and window seats scattered with cushions. It has remained eternally popular with the locals, and makes for a really nice stop off if it's a sunny day. It's very reasonably priced and its open, airy environment means the sun floods in. It's also accessible for people with buggies or in wheelchairs, and is family friendly. They make some kick ass hot chocolates and have nice, healthy fruit juices if you want to sip on something refreshing in their outdoor seating area. The staff are awesome - I feel like I've got to know some of the guys who work in here over the years. They're very friendly. I've done a power of gossiping in this establishment - the staff probably think I've been a fishwife since birth. It's my Steamie, and the first place I think of a catch up with homecoming friends who have successfuly fled Scotland. The first question my schoolfriends text me when they return for the summer is, "Offshore?" My reply is yes, always. read more

I popped in here for the first time after a long walk along Dumbarton Road before I looped back towards the West End. I was in need of sustenance so ordered a latte and a rather delicious looking sultana and cherry scone. It's a nice enough space, if a little run down and basic looking, I think it could do with a lick of darker paint to make it a little more cosy perhaps? It's also got a weird layout... if I hadn't have know better I'd have assumed this place was either temporary or was mid-refurb. Anyway, the coffee wasn't the best, a bland warm milky thing which didn't really do much for me, but thankfully the scone was delicious, rich with fruit and nicely moist and fresh tasting! It was a sunny day outside, and a little on the warm side for my liking so I didn't linger and I'm not sure I'd bother going out of my way to visit again. Perhaps if I was passing, but there are better options on the same stretch of road so, perhaps not. read more

My friend and I go here to study and the previous times we've been here, it has been great. Today, unfortunately, everything is lacking. There was a hair in my friend's latte and didn't notice until after she drank it and the pesto focaccia we ordered was basically bread. The last time we ordered the focaccia, it had a good amount of pesto and cheese inside but today there was hardly any. On top of that, the lady overcharged us for it. We didn't realize until after the transaction but we are very disappointed in the overall service. From what we thought was a great place to study had turned into a place that we might not come back to because of this. read more

My favourite coffee shop in Glasgow. During my last year of uni I would regularly sit here with my books and a good cuppa when I'd had a bit too much of the library. This coffee shop is light and airy with comfy sofas, chilled out music and friendly staff. The coffee is excellent, they always have a pot of soup on the go and they have a good selection of tray bakes (and bits of tablet for 25p- irresistable!). When the sun shines you can sit outside by the river. When it's cold outside you can snuggle into one of their comfy sofas. Big, fat, thumbs up! read more

During a wander about the West End a stumbled upon this lovely little coffee shop and fell in love with it. Always busy, it is filled with comfy couches and cushions for getting cosy with a coffee. The coffee and cakes are delicious and they sell a selection of lovely fresh homemade soups that are very tasty indeed. The chirpy staff are warm and welcoming and complement Offshore's lovely laid back atmosphere, where it is quite acceptable to stretch your lukewarm latte over several hours while you lose yourself in reading or writing in this cosy corner of Glasgow. I particularly like this corner location, as the huge windows stretch all the way round making it a great location to prop yourself up with a comfy cushion on one of the window seats to watch the world go by. read more

Despite the wifi, comfortable cushions, good food and fair prices, I have never really taken to Offshore. It might be the large windows- I like my coffee houses intimate and moody, and I don't really want to watch the traffic. But I am not sold on the coffee here: it rather bitter, and since I stopped adding sugar, I have become very fussy about the smooth taste of a latte. That isn't to say I don't go back: you can relax here, and the lunch menu is more than worth the price. read more

Located on the corner of Gibson Street, Offshore is a great chilled out coffee house in the West End, unlike some other cafes in the area it doesn't try to be hip and cool. There's no pretence here, what you see is what you get and that's just a laid back coffee house where you can sit for hours and won't feel obliged to leave. My friend used to live in a flat above Offshore so whenever I met up with her we would almost always have a catch up in Offshore. The seats are comfy, it's light an airy, the coffee is good and it's one of my favourite coffee houses in the area, I really can't complain. Offshore also has wifi so if you spend a lot of time working on your laptop then why not pop into Offshore for a change of scenery and some freshly brewed coffee. read more

What a nice wee café! I loved the cozy atmosphere and the cool indie music. The food is simple but really nice and the not too expensive. I had a small bowl of spinash and potato curry and a weird fizzy lemonade. Staff was nice as well. Certainly one of the best place to hang out if you're a student from University of Glasgow, or if you're just having a walk in the area. read more

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Good coffee, great interior, super-friendly staff, flawless wi-fi, my kind of music, and a handy location next to the park. Why go anywhere else? My only complaint is that they don't have enough fresh scones. Or else I wake up later than the average Glasgow coffee connoisseur. read more

My friends and I go here regularly, we love the atmosphere and the general staff is always friendly. However, upon going recently we were ushered out by the owner after hardly being there an hour, it seems because we chose to split a dish and so she wanted to free the table for people who would spend more money. While it's understandable it's a hard time for businesses, it's also a hard time for everybody right now and we spent what money we could. She was completely unapologetic and gave no explanation while leaving several other tables who had been there long before us. We will be spending our money on businesses whose owners are a little more human from now on. read more

Great coffee shop! It's large and spacious but still feels cosy (might be the steamy windows...!). It has plenty space to bring in a buggy or two for those mamas desperate for a caffeine fix - however there aren't baby change facilities. The coffee is great, staff helpful and they have Nutella croissants I would probably trade my husband for - kiddin'. Kind of. Much less up its own a*s than some other coffee shops nearby, I'd recommend to a friend. read more

First of all, the woman over charged me for my pesto and cheese sandwich and I was not aware until the transaction was complete. I was going to let it go because mistakes happen and I did not catch it. However, it took about 15 minutes for it to be served and it was basically just bread. There was hardly any pesto and absolutely no cheese. It was horrible. It also came out burnt. I also had a vanilla latte and there was a decent sized piece of hair at the BOTTOM of my coffee. The woman at the counter was not pleasant, which if you're working in customer service and are trying to represent your company, I would hope there would be at least a smile. I will NOT be coming back. Not worth it. read more

Offshore.. how I love thee.. even when your prices went up in Spring 2011, I still love thee... spacious (although I love artisan coffee.. no place to sit!) - full of light and space for your labtop and wifi.. soups are great as well.. however, when did the small coffee cups get smaller? just sayin.... read more

A quirky little coffee shop with more spirit than I am used to. The view of the park is splended along with the delicious pastries. A little noisey for my taste, but change can be god for the soul. read more

it's a coffee shop and i like coffee. and although the coffee is alright, i think what i really like about offshore is the comfy couches and the giant windows. even on grey glasgow days the place remains quite bright. i think it's a really good coffee shop to read/study in, rather than go and catch up in...if that makes sense? maybe it doesn't. anyway, i like the laid back feel, though the tables/chairs could be a bit stonger... as a bonus, treat yourself to an empire biscuit, but watch out because they crumble like mad! read more

Offshore is rapidly going downhill since the ownership changed towards the end of last year. Their coffee was never the best but now it's almost undrinkable, their decor was never the smartest but now it's just an unkempt mess and now they have even lost sight of their own branding by blocking the view from their beloved large windows with a Coca Cola advert. It's like the passing of an old friend... :-( read more

Somehow, in my 4 years of living the west end, I managed to go until this evening without actually visiting Offshore and I have no idea how or why- especially as my best friend lived across the road from it. It's also pretty much all of my student desires in a coffee shop (without actually being part of the QM) rolled into one place. Friends and I wandered in at 19.45, having had our quiet drink in our local scuppered by all of Glasgow's football fans having crammed inside to watch tonight's match. After much um-ing and ah-ing, someone pointed out that Offshore was bound to still be open. For saving me from sitting amongst old men loudly discussing the off-side rule and my cleavage next to me alone, Offshore gets my vote. Late opening and apparent reliability aside, Offshore proved to be a pleasant late-night hangout and I'll certainly pop in when I want something a little more subdued to do on an evening. Lots of tables and some very comfy couches- always a bonus. The general ambience was relaxed and in contrast to some student-y cafes, welcoming. The staff were also extremely friendly and eager to please- a rarity in a world fuelled by giant coffee chains with bizarre notions such as taxes and customer service being optional. As a coffee addict, I appreciated the wide range of drinks on offer and will return to try some, particularly as other reviews seem so mixed about it. As I'm currently on a health kick and didn't want to be wide awake at 2am, I opted for a fruit tea. Having been on a mission to find a cafe stocking decent herbal teas since January, I was pleasantly surprised by the wide range of teas on offer, and enjoyed the summer berry tea I opted for. My only gripe would be that they weren't clearly labelled or listed, so I felt like a bit of a plonker as I squinted at the boxes on the counter. I'll be honest, working as a part-time waitress myself, I was also a bit perplexed as to why my tea bag was put in my cup and not my tea pot, but who am I to quibble with how others make tea? Even if it is wrong and fundamentally against my tea-making beliefs. Overall, Offshore's a nice wee place with a friendly, relaxing atmosphere. I defy anyone to not feel at home in there, and I look forward to visiting again in daylight. read more

They don't make the best espresso/latte at Gibson Street (Artisan Roast probably makes the best in Glasgow), but the atmosphere is the best. It's airy with huge bay windows overlooking the side entrance of Kelvingrove Park. It's also where Glasgow Uni chicks hang out so that adds up the great view. Overall its pretty cool to just sit down and hang out. read more

I ended up here when I was intending on going to Artisan Roast but since Artisan close an hour early in winter it had already closed when I came. offshore had however also been listed as one of the top coffee places in Glasgow so popped in there instead. The premises really have huge potential, nice high ceiling, beautiful pillars and big windows. Unfortunately the furniture is just cheap crap that they appear to have gathered from different places. Still wanted to try the coffee though, asked for a filter coffee but instantly regretted it when I saw the preparation. They do not even have beans but use ground coffee and it was painfully obvious that the guy there had no clue how to make coffee. The result was drinkable but by no means good so would not come here again. read more

Coffee - Rubbish Place - Rubbish Seats - Rubbish Full of students who just like to hang around for hours on dirty seats and use all the bandwidth...... read more

Hands down the best café while I was in Glasgow. I went there most every day of my vacation. Comfortable couches and the coffee tasted great plus a friendly/unpretentious staff. Great ambiance unmatched by any of the other trendy and impersonal cafes in Glasgow. Plus a great place for people watching or studying. read more

Feels like walking into a student flop pad. The staff are all lovely and the space is really open and there are great views out on the the trees by the river Kelvin. The only real offering here is coffee and the milk is the best I've seen in Glasgow. The staff do good latte art, which shows pride in their product. The coffee tastes burnt and poor quality though. The food here is very basic and overpriced for what it is. They also charge extra for butter. Basically, it's an internet cafe and is a good place to hang with your friends if you don't mind the general shabbiness. read more