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    The Hidden Lane Tearoom - Afternoon tea

    The Hidden Lane Tearoom

    4.4(71 reviews)
    3.7 miFinnieston, West End
    ££

    I was on a trip to the wonderful city of Glasgow from the US with my mom. We went to the quaint…read moreHidden Lane Tearoom our first day in to unwind and enjoy delicious treats. First you go down an alley, only to reveal a secret enclave of an antique store, corner shop, and the tearoom. The square itself is fun to explore and great for photos. Once we sat down in the charming tearoom, we were greeted by a friendly and accommodating server. We ordered the afternoon tea. There was a perfect balance of sweet and savory with yummy finger sandwiches and delectable scones with clotted cream and jam. This is a lovely afternoon tea spot for all ages!

    Honestly I could rave about this place. I just love afternoon tea to begin with so there's that,…read morebut honestly I feel like the teas were just SO lovely. I had their house chai and their London fog, both of which were creamy and SO flavorful and served in the loveliest teapots. The finger sandwiches and cakes were also really good and I actually did leave full, as did my travel companions. The servers were friendly and checked in often, and the place itself was actually fairly big (had 2 floors and we sat in a corner on the second floor), but it had a quant feel. The cost per person was reasonable in my opinion at £16 per person for a mini pot of tea and selection of sandwiches and tea cakes. We really enjoyed our experience there and I would recommend it to anyone looking to have a lovely afternoon tea!

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    The Hidden Lane Tearoom - Selection of tea cakes and sandwiches on the left; tea pot with a cup of their London fog latte on the right :)

    Selection of tea cakes and sandwiches on the left; tea pot with a cup of their London fog latte on the right :)

    The Hidden Lane Tearoom - Late lunch with tea at the Hidden Lane Tearoom.

    Late lunch with tea at the Hidden Lane Tearoom.

    The Hidden Lane Tearoom - Teacup

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    Riverhill Coffee Bar - Veggie Bagel and cappuccino

    Riverhill Coffee Bar

    4.5(90 reviews)
    3.5 miCity Centre
    ££

    This place has EXCELLENT coffee. I popped in about 20 minutes before closing and was met by a kind…read morestaff who made me a coffee without hesitation. It was a rainy day: drizzling : that consistency of rain that makes you feel a bit run down. I was met with the most delicious, warming coffee: a very smooth latte, that had such a lovely taste that there was no need for a drop of sugar. They were out of most of their pastries by the time I sat in--due to their popularity, I have no doubt. I chose one of their remaining items: a small cake that had a touch of lemon and a raspberry on top of a creamy frosting. It was delicious--a welcomed treat when I felt in need of a pick me up. I did not have a chance to test their food so am unable to comment. Do note however: This is a VERY small place. Cozy to be sure, but small and by no means for larger groups. It is ideal for the soloist and duos to come in and have a fairly quick coffee, cake, and food (I assume). This is NOT a place to study. There are no comfortable lounge chairs, chairs or tables. The seating is composed of stools that reside at two bars. It's kind of reminding me of Italian style cafes where you drink your espresso at the bar, across from the barista who just served it to you (though in Rome, they don't offer you stools even!). Given the level of their coffee and cake, I'll be back again soon.

    We liked this place the first time that we went twice while we were in town. It's a small place…read morewith some indoor seating and some outside but bar style. There are no bathrooms which is a downfall but it was close enough to our hotel. I got the chorizo bagel both days I went and a latte. They have display cases of baked goods and sandwiches. When I ordered, the toasted it. It was filling and had a spicy kick in it. Very good! The bagel was crispy and good too!

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    Riverhill Coffee Bar - Cappuccino with empire biscuit

    Cappuccino with empire biscuit

    Riverhill Coffee Bar - Chorizo, egg bagel

    Chorizo, egg bagel

    Riverhill Coffee Bar - Chorizo, egg bagel

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    Chorizo, egg bagel

    The Butterfly and the Pig - Frittata! Eggs and veggies, the healthiest thing I ate all week.

    The Butterfly and the Pig

    4.6(333 reviews)
    3.7 miCity Centre
    ££

    7pm reservation, we were seated immediately. The menu is clever and there really seems to be…read moresomething for everyone. My frittata was light but full of fresh piping hot vegetables. The wine list is replete with moderately priced wines; honestly we would have been willing to pay more for a couple of even better alternatives, but I would not classify that as a complaint. Service was friendly and attentive and this restaurant is so eclectic and fun.

    This was a higher rated local pub we tried and about a 12 minute walk from our Hilton. It was…read moreearly at 5:00pm and not busy. 3 of the 4 of us ordered the fish and chips (17.95 GBP) just to try another joint. The wife ordered their "Fisherman" which is pan seared Scottish coley or pollock (for 27 GBP). The battered fish with the chips was more delicately done here and delicious. As an aside I tried several times to find a place here in Glasgow or in Edinburgh that did a "special" fish and chips, that is breaded with crumbs and not battered, but apparently no one does that healthier old school preparation anymore (and I need to inform my old work colleague who hailed from Glasgow and gave me this inside tip that it's not practiced anymore). I also had a Chieftain IPA. The side of peas were dryish and not flavorful and small portioned and not done as well and tasty as I have had in London or Perth, just saying. We also had their sticky toffee pudding with ice cream for dessert and that was good. The fries were mediocre. Server was friendly and attentive. 4 stars overall and a nice local flavor Glasgow outing.

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    The Butterfly and the Pig - Some cozy seating.

    Some cozy seating.

    The Butterfly and the Pig - Sunday roast dinner

    Sunday roast dinner

    The Butterfly and the Pig - Mashed potato stuffed into homemade Yorkshire pudding served with gravy

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    Mashed potato stuffed into homemade Yorkshire pudding served with gravy

    Ollie's - Peanut butter panna cotta with candied nuts and salted caramel

    Ollie's

    4.3(7 reviews)
    2.0 miSouth Side
    ££

    Trying out as many places in my hood as possible now! So glad that there are decent places…read moreliterally next to my flat! Yay! Came down to Ollie's on an incredibly sunny day. Note : they are located within a sun trap so sunbath away while having some wine or food in their outdoor area. I was starving so ordered their beef burger which comes with chips, kale slaw and salad! YASS GET IN MAH BELLY. I also added cheese to make it even more juicy mmmmmmmm The portion is great and the food itself was good! Especially for a hangry person like me. The staff members were kind enough to bring me a whole jug of iced water because it was literally roasting under the sun! That's service right there haha The price was about £12.95 I think. K yes super pricey for a neighbourhood cafe restaurant but at least it was well made. Just don't go over err'day and order a beef burger! Then you're good haha Will definitely head back to try their cakes and other dishes. So far, a thumbs up for me! :-)

    What a lovely wee find this was, my office relocated last year and there are not many nice places…read moreto lunch nearby. I drove past this place a couple of times and me and a couple of colleagues decided to give it a try. The decor is light and airy with a feel of being at the beach (well for me anyway) lots of light blues. It is small and I can imagine could get pretty busy. We arrived and got a lovely window seat. The staff were friendly, helpful and fun. I ordered the cheeseburger minus the bun and it was delicious I especially liked the chillislaw. The tomatoe sauce comes in cute little jars. We all enjoyed our food, the only downside was the price as I feel it was slightly over priced for what we had. Over £10 for a burger. But that aside I will defo go back again.

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    Ollie's - Absolutely adorable little cup of tea and

    Absolutely adorable little cup of tea and

    Ollie's - Sticky toffee pudding desert

    Sticky toffee pudding desert

    Ollie's - Ollie's Beef Burger

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    Ollie's Beef Burger

    The kitchen - The luxury hot chocolate

    The kitchen

    4.1(7 reviews)
    3.7 miFinnieston, West End
    £

    I could have sworn this place was a brand-new addition to Argyle Street but I just looked on their…read moreFacebook page and it looks like they've been around since 2011. Oh dear, I've clearly not been paying attention! What I do know is that they have a wee makeover recently and it's worked, because the signage caught my eye and I knew I needed to pop in to check it out. I visited for afternoon tea with Donald M but I'd just eaten, so I only fancied a tea rather than anything to eat. It's a lovely space - the colour scheme is amazing and gives it a pretty cool vibe, very sleek, modern and classy. There's a huge display case of fresh salad items where I assume they can whip you up whatever you fancy. There's bagels, panini, sweet treats and soup - your typical lunch offerings. I opted for a cup of tea - berry - and enjoyed it in the snug window seats which are a great idea. They're padded and cosy and great for people watching and chatting away. The staff on were super friendly and welcoming, making us feel right at home and not rushing us when they were getting close to closing time. This is a great spot in Finnieston and would make for a great cafe to pop by for lunch when you don't fancy a sit down restaurant meal in one of the many restaurants along the strip. I'll be back for lunch very soon! Note: they take Swipii card.

    This has had several names over the years, with this new makeover the cafe looks a lot nicer, and…read morewelcoming that before. I find it a shame that there is nothing different on the menu, as everywhere I go in the area I seem to see the same menu on offer, panini, jacket potato, and soup. I have seen the breakfast menu and do need to try it next time I'm passing by, I did spot waffles, a good thing is that I've had better coffee here than starbucks in the past.

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    The kitchen - Berry tea

    Berry tea

    The kitchen - Flowers

    Flowers

    The kitchen

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    The Laurels - coffee - Updated May 2026

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