Guide
Dennistoun eats along Duke Street and the G31 side streets. Less tourist loop than Merchant City. More regulars who treat Coia's like infrastructure.
Ratings below are from our listings. Duke Street is walkable end to end if you pick two stops.
Duke Street · 473-477 Duke Street, G31 1RD · 4.6 from 3,712 Google reviews
The Dennistoun landmark. Thousands of reviews, Italian-cafe DNA, breakfast through dinner. People argue about favourites; almost nobody argues about whether you should know it. Go early at weekends.
Duke Street · 567 Duke Street, G31 1PY · 4.8 from 483 Google reviews
Higher score than Coia's from a smaller sample. Lunch sandwiches get raves (halloumi, chicken and bacon). Treat it as a proper sit-down stop on Duke Street rather than a grab-and-go.
Whitehill Street · 19-21 Whitehill Street, G31 2LH · 4.5 from 275 Google reviews
Soil Association organic bakehouse and cafe off Duke Street. Vegan cakes, breads, and a sit-down coffee. Covered in the vegan bakeries guide. Daytime stop rather than a night out.
Cumbernauld Road edge · 271 Cumbernauld Road, G31 2UG · 4.9 from 193 Google reviews
Smaller review pile, stubborn 4.9. Locals use it as a cafe favourite when they want something quieter than Duke Street's main drag.
Sword Street · 172 Sword Street, G31 1SE · 5.0 from 152 Google reviews
Tiny sushi specialist with a perfect Google score from a smaller sample. Not a big room. Order knowing sell-outs happen. Worth the detour off Duke Street.
Duke Street · 443 Duke Street, G31 1RY · 4.6 from 801 Google reviews
Another Duke Street regular with hundreds of reviews. Solid when Coia's is full and you still want a sit-down meal on the strip.