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Cafe Strange Brew
Where artful brunch meets generous portions in Glasgow's Shawlands.
4.8
Cafe
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Where artful brunch meets generous portions in Glasgow's Shawlands.
Cafe Strange Brew is a beloved brunch destination in Glasgow's Shawlands neighborhood, renowned for its artfully presented, generously portioned dishes and exceptional coffee. This bustling cafe offers a creative menu featuring daily specials, fluffy pancakes, savory toasts, and Scottish favorites like potato scones. With a 4.8-star rating, it is praised for fresh ingredients, thoughtful presentation, and friendly service. While weekend waits can be long, the memorable dining experience makes it a must-visit for locals and visitors seeking quality brunch in a vibrant setting.
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Freshly prepared dishes like pancakes, breakfast burritos, and daily specials with generous portions and creative flavors.
High-quality coffee, including Vietnamese iced coffee and smooth brews, paired with cakes and pastries.
Diverse menu catering to all diets, featuring items like harissa hummus toast and Stornaway black pudding.
Welcoming environment with highchairs, half-portions for adults, and a relaxed vibe for all ages.
Rotating innovative dishes like lemon ricotta toast or curry-infused sourdough, offering new experiences each visit.
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Overall rating
Aaron Gray
Both times I have been to this place the food has been sublime, most things on the menu sounds great and that does make it hard to decide. The Stornaway black pudding is particularly good but i doubt that anything is bad from here, prices are average for the area being 12-18 depending on dish. Big protions making the price worthwhile!
Eleeze Waggitt
First time in here & greeted with a smile. Delicious coffee/ cake. . Very clean , friendly staff. Can't wait to go back & try something else from the menu. Highchairs provided for children. Even the adults can ask for half a portion because the portions are big
Bernadetta Winandya
I chose this cafe as my breakfast place because they relatively have high ratings in the surrounding area. When I was there, it was packed but the service was quick! Had two daily specials (savoury and sweet). My partner had savoury special and it was interesting, very chewy sourdough with a potent aroma of curry (I forgot the name). But my order, pancake with summer berries, on the other hand..... wow. Can't describe it with words!! Just look at the heavenly pictures. Feels like I'm eating an art. Like a craft that someone made wholeheartedly. It also tasted great too, everything blended well perfectly in terms of textures and flavour. Unfortunately the portion was massive I couldn't finish it. A good and memorable visit nonetheless.
Amaria Ali
I had such a fantastic experience at this brunch spot! The Vietnamese iced coffee was absolutely amazing — strong, smooth, and perfectly sweetened. I also tried the breakfast burrito wrap, which was packed with fresh ingredients and full of flavor. The fluffy pancakes with pistachio mascarpone and cherries were a standout — rich, creamy, slightly tart, and beautifully balanced. It was also my first time trying a potato scone, apparently a very Scottish thing ;) it was crunchy, delicious, and surprisingly addictive! Everything was freshly prepared and thoughtfully presented. You can really taste the quality in every bite. Highly recommend for anyone looking for a memorable and satisfying brunch in Glasgow!
aili s
Fantastic - for a long time this has been my favourite brunch in Glasgow. My go-to is the harissa hummus toast which is so generously portioned with two poached eggs and loads of halloumi. Every time I visit there are exciting specials - like this lemon ricotta, pea, leek and courgette toast with pesto. This cafe is so reasonably priced, the portions are huge (especially the pancakes) and everything is so fresh and tasty. There are also a huge range of options for veggies and meat eaters. Be willing to wait an hour or more on weekends! But you can leave your number and wait for a text when your table is ready :)
