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Vegan
International
Mediterranean
Beer/Wine
Fusion
Performing Arts venue with cafe. Kitchen became fully vegan April 2022. Mediterranean influenced small plates and pizza. Brunch at weekends (10am-3pm). Open Mon-Fri 11:00-23:00, Sat-Sun 10:00-21:00. Kitchen closes 9pm.
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- Wheelchair accessible
- Accepts credit cards
- Free Wi-Fi
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Last update on 25 Oct 2024 by JeevanMann
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Added by weavermachine on 20 Feb 2019
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41 Reviews
First Review by falafffel
the_fat_vegetarian
Points +105
Great - Edit
Return customer. Love this place. The food is great with a great atmosphere.
Read moreUpdated from previous review on 2025-10-24
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MarianneDr
Points +361
100 % vegan - Edit
The soup of the day with bread was good. The loaded fries also ok. We cannot recommend the pizzas and the jackfruit bowl.
Read morePros: Nice staff, All vegan
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RabbHaw
Points +174
Second Visit and I still would Definitely worth finding if you are not Local - Edit
Nice cozy place with a chilled relaxing friendly vibe. Went last Friday with My good friend and enjoyed a late lunch early dinner, I a place that seams oddly familiar definitely be back to eat and possibly check out the Music 🎶🎶🎶
Read moreUpdated from previous review on 2026-09-03
Pros: Atmosphere Chilled relaxing friendly, Staff excellent, Food excellent
Cons: Very unobtrusive , driving you would miss it., Parking .
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RTidder
Points +360
Brunch - Edit
Queer friendly and delicious vegan food! I had the pancake breakfast followed by an Empire biscuit.
Read moreUpdated from previous review on 2026-08-09
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BabaO’Riley
Points +174
Impressive brunch - Edit
We have eaten lunch and dinner here numerous times and loved it. This is the first time we have had something off their brunch menu which is served between 10 am and 2 pm at the weekends. I went for the breakfast plate which I really enjoyed. Highlights included their own seitan based bacon and square sausage. We also had an order of their pancake breakfast which had two very generously sized pancakes on it along with the selection other breakfast items. Staff are friendly and attentive and went out their way to do things like bring us more maple syrup for the pancakes. Pricing is reasonable considering the quantity of food, especially the pancakes and also the fact that most of it is home made. I like the relaxed five of this place and best of all it is 100% vegan. Their coffee is also very nice - we had a double espresso and an oat milk mocha. If you’re in the side of Glasgow and looking for vegan brunch or a meal later in the day, this place is highly recommended.
Read moreUpdated from previous review on 2026-06-27
Pros: Homemade seitan bacon, Homemade square sausage, Friendly service
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SG
Points +96
Casual, all vegan café - Edit
Casual, welcoming vibe. People were very friendly. The "bacon" and "sausage" rolls I had were delicious. The mocha with oatmilk was perfect.
Read morePros: Welcoming vibe, Friendly staff, Good food
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AnnelienD
Points +749
good food&nice place:) - Edit
I had a platter with fried ‘chicken’ tenders, fries and a mini mac and cheese overall I liked it but it could be more flavourful!! next time I would take something else cuz they had lots of options!!
Read moreUpdated from previous review on 2026-05-08
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catandcupcake
Points +9396
Excellent - Edit
Very reminiscent of old vegan Glasgow (Flying Duck, CCA, etc.) Really GLAD there is still somewhere like this. Massive menu and very attentive staff. The corn dog was fun but the highlight was the salted caramel brownie. Shawlands feels like the current vegan hub, but this is the only vegan spot open in the evening.
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CuisineCammy2609
Points +840
Glad to be here - Edit
The glad cafe offers a mixed venue with a wide variety of events going on as well as their full vegan menu. We went in to get dinner but it would be equally nice to go in to enjoy the atmosphere with a drink.
Read morePros: Range of options from bites to meals, Lively atmosphere
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RebeccaMcC
Points +128
Comforting Vegan Spot - Edit
The Glad Cafe is such a cozy vegan cafe that's perfect for stopping in for a coffee and pastry or brunch/lunch.
Read moreIt's always a nice atmosphere, and the staff are all very kind and friendly.
The chips are delicious as well and perfectly crispy/salty. The brunch burger is fantastic too.
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rogmos
Points +265
Cheerful and Filling - Edit
Nice atmosphere, feeling of community and friendly staff here. Food is probably a little more on the junky side but the portions are generous and it’s good value.
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izal
Points +235
Sometimes It's Nice - Edit
I end up coming here a lot because it's convenient and vegan. I would never choose to eat food here, and that's coming from someone who's eaten here pretty regularly over four years. I've had some truly awful meals here (never get the Christmas special if that's on) and even returned some food for the first time ever (cheesy chips but they didnt know how to heat vegan cheese, so the fries and cheese were really burnt).
Read moreThey change the menu pretty regularly, and some things on there arent bad as of writing this now. Their pizzas are often alright, although a mate of mine had one rolled so thin there once that the centre was a burnt tortilla. They used to do pasta dishes that cost 13 quid but were tiny, though currently they have a macaroni cheese which was okayish. Although even this was much better after I boxed it up and improved on it myself the next day for lunch.
If you can, go elsewhere.
Pros: Convenient location, Friendly staff, Lots of space/ allows dogs
Cons: The food
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AllyGGG
Points +494
Dreadful - Edit
Happy Cow really need to amend the rating system in order to allow poor vegan establishments to be given a one-star rating. Places can be so bad that they give veganism a bad name.
Read moreWhatever you may think of the Glad Cafe location, atmosphere, clientelle, and their entertainment events., food is the main reason for adding a Happy Cow review, and sad to say, what we received was the worst food I have ever been served in a vegan or vegetarian establishment.
I would have complained but for the fact that the waitress was charming, allowed me to bring in my wee dog and she lowered the background music when she noticed me looking for a quiet seat.
But if you want tasty wholesome food, I recommend you to look elsewhere.
Updated from previous review on 2025-12-27
Pros: Dogs allowed, Pleasant waitress
Cons: Processed, greasy, junk food., Hard to find anywhere near to park a car
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arthursgrub
Points +924
Fantastic place. - Edit
I can't believe I've never stuck a review on for the glad cafe. It's a fantastic place with a full vegan menu. The staff are great and they have great gigs and a nice wee venue. Good choice or drinks and quite a varied menu.
Read morePros: Fully vegan, Great vibe, Staff, beer, venue
Cons: Nowt
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Tiro
Points +585
Great spot in the southside - Edit
Had food at the venue before a gig.
Read moreThe menu was great, lots of choices!
Had the chicken burger with chips and the fried pickles.
The burger and chips were great.
Fried pickles were a bit disappointing. I prefer them in slices and crunchy but they were a bit soggy.
I would definitely come back again to try their other options.
I would also want to try their breakfast!
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MichaelRobinson
Points +3879
Glad I Got To Go Twice - Edit
I actually performed at Glad Cafe in December & forgot to review it, we had pizzas as that was all they were serving. So last night I was there to see the incredible Fyfe Dangerfield & got to eat before the show. I had the chicken burger with chips & my mate had the Dirty Mac. My burger was really tasty & dressed so that everything worked together, the chips were plentiful & well cooked. My pal's mac n cheese was great with bitsof bacon & onion. Would definitely go back.
Read morePros: Great vibe, friendly staff, fantastic food
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MartinBaumeister
Points +1085
Delicious all vegan brunch - Edit
Such a wonderful lively cafe! The “everything all at once” is the perfect choice. A plate full of deliciousness! The cafe is 100% plant based! It’s only about 45 min from the airport in Edinburgh! Great place to stop and get brunch after a long flight!
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pamelaw97
Points +462
Incredible Pizza! - Edit
First time visiting the Glad Cafe and I will be back many more times. Me and my friends got 3 different pizzas to share between us and they were all great!
Read morePros: Pizza, Great Service , Fully Vegan
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Brycew
Points +3866
Wonderful spot in South Glasgow - Edit
Great community cafe and bar which hosts events and has bohemian vibes. This place was founded by the parents of a friend of mine, and while the family no longer owns the cafe, it’s still run extremely well and has staff who has worked there for a long time. Highly recommended!
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CaIIum
Points +135
French Toast - Edit
Keep coming back for the savoury french toast as it’s delicious. Cool spot for a drink in the evening also!
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AmyKateLeese
Points +561
Incredible pizza!!! - Edit
Relaxed atmosphere paired with incredible pizza (other food as well, I've only gone for pizza tho)
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PunkieAbs
Points +523
Expected a little more - Edit
I had heard great things about this cafe and with it being local to me I was really excited to try it.
Read moreMajority of the staff were very friendly aside from our main server who gave us the impression she just really did not want to be there.
Cooked breakfasts were a bit slow to come out but were nice, just the beans let them down with being so dry.
I'll definitely go again and hopefully have a better experience.
Their empire biscuit was really good!
Updated from previous review on 2024-07-25
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Zander1986
Points +454
Great vegan cafe restaurant - Edit
I went for breakfast, and it was absolutely amazing 👏🏻 staff are friendly and helpful, and I would definitely recommend
Read morePros: Great location , Great food , Staff are friendly and helpful
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andiesk
Points +464
Perfect - Edit
I can not rave about this place enough. Everything I have ever eaten there has been spot on, just really, really delicious food. Lots of choice, average prices for Shawlands, staff are friendly, dog friendly, boozy cocktails, 10 outta 10.
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cocoldn
Points +1125
A great weekend brunch menu - Edit
I had the everything all at once brunch and it was absolutely incredible. The staff were all really sweet, and the space itself was cool. Overall, I’d really recommend the Glad Cafe!
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Famous_on_Tumblr
Points +1109
Delicious food - Edit
The food felt wholesome and freshly prepared. Very delicious and a very nice selection. I hope it remains fully vegan as it used to smell very eggy, which is bad. But now it smells nice!
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Rottiegirl
Points +196
Great Find - Edit
Was going to Shawlands and found a recommendation for the Glad Cafe on the Glasgow City Vegan Facebook page so headed there for brunch/lunch. It was busy at 1pm which is to be expected so didn’t mind waiting for a table.
Read moreThe food and service were both excellent, it has a student vibe but us oldies felt comfortable. My partner had the full big breakfast which he said was delicious, special mention for the home made square sausage which was great. I had the savoury French toast with cheezy mushrooms which was really tasty. We were too full for anything else but for the unselfish purpose of research we squeezed in some coffee and cake 😛 If I’m ever out that way again I’ll definitely be back
Updated from previous review on 2024-02-24
Pros: 100% vegan , Great food , Great service
Cons: A bit busy but that’s really a good thing
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