Really enjoyed my visit here! They had some nice vegan options, and the drink selection was great too. I tried their vegan wrap and a refreshing pomegranate lemonade mocktail - both were delicious. I wouldn’t mind coming back again! One small suggestion: it would be great to see more vegan options on the menu, especially for desserts - there weren’t any vegan choices available in that section. Otherwise, a fantastic spot!
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Before you go
- Chef / owner
- Avdyli family / Luli Avdyli (same group as Bread Meats Bread)
- Opened
- 2017
- Style
- Gourmet charcoal kebab house — Greek, Turkish and Levantine street food
- Setting
- West Nile Street city centre; Mediterranean-styled room from a former hairdresser unit
- Known for
- charcoal grill / Josper, gourmet kebabs, Bread Meats Bread sister brand
- Signature dishes
- Lamb shawarma wrap, Chicken gyros wrap, Lamb iskender, Chebabs / soutzoukakia, Mezze platters
- Good for
- casual lunch, groups sharing mezze, halal dining with drinks
- Prices
- Wraps about £14–15 with fries; charcoal platters ~£17–21; mezze £24.95pp; cocktails ~£10–11
- Typical spend
- Roughly £20–35pp without much drink
- Reservations
- Walk-ins often fine
- Booking
- Book online via Dish Cult / site; takeaway via click & collect and Uber Eats
- Book online
- Open booking page
- Dietary tags
- halal, vegetarian options, vegan options, gluten-free options
- Dietary
- Vegetarian and vegan wraps/dishes listed; gluten-free (NGCI) bread available. Feed the Lion lists food as fully Halal with alcohol served — confirm on the day if certification matters.
- Kids
- Families and children welcome per Dish Cult listing
- Drinks
- Full cocktail list (Hugo Spritz, Greek Mojito, etc.) alongside soft drinks
- Service charge
- Optional 10% service charge; shared among branch staff
- Getting there
- Buchanan Street Subway a few minutes’ walk; Glasgow Central and Queen Street also close
- Parking
- City-centre multi-storeys nearby
- Also by them
- Bread Meats Bread (Glasgow and Edinburgh sites)
- Also
- Typically open Mon–Sun about 11.30am–10pm
Glasgow restaurant
'BABS
Opening hours
- Monday: 11:30 AM – 10:00 PM
- Tuesday: 11:30 AM – 10:00 PM
- Wednesday: 11:30 AM – 10:00 PM
- Thursday: 11:30 AM – 10:00 PM
- Friday: 11:30 AM – 10:00 PM
- Saturday: 11:30 AM – 10:00 PM
- Sunday: 11:30 AM – 10:00 PM
Overview
‘Babs is a charcoal-grill kebab and Eastern Mediterranean spot on West Nile Street from the Avdyli family behind Bread Meats Bread. It opened in June 2017 in a former hairdresser’s unit, aiming at Greek, Turkish and Levantine street-food dishes with Scottish seasonal produce rather than late-night takeaway. The current menu runs wraps (lamb shawarma, chicken gyros, halloumi, falafel) around £14–15 with fries, Josper charcoal platters such as chicken or lamb shish and lamb iskender in the mid-teens to about £21, mezze for two or four at £24.95pp, plus dry-aged beef burgers and a plant burger. Cocktails sit around £10–11; an optional 10% service charge is added and shared with staff. Dedicated vegetarian/vegan wraps and gluten-free bread are listed. Feed the Lion describes the food as fully Halal with alcohol served. Hours are commonly 11.30am–10pm daily. Book online (Dish Cult) for tables; click & collect and Uber Eats cover takeaway. Sister venues are the Bread Meats Bread burger restaurants.
Reviews
Just brilliant. Colourful, flavourful, delicious food at reasonable prices - generous servings and friendly service. The dips and bread were incredible. Would return in a heartbeat.
Read on Google MapsWe visited Babs for lunch on a Saturday. We shared some hummus to start, which came from bread and was very tasty. There are a good range of alcoholic drinks, soft drinks, mocktails etc. For main course we had Halloumi wraps, vegan wrap and lamb shawarma wrap, all of which were superb. The side of fries was great too. For dessert we had chocolate torte, raspberry and chocolate cheesecake and candy floss affogato, plus Turkish coffee and some flat whites. It rounded-off the meal perfectly. The staff were exceptionally friendly and helpful and the restaurant is spacious with lots of seating options. With its city centre location, Babs is a great place to eat if you are in Glasgow.
Read on Google MapsExcellent authentic Turkish food. I had the chicken shish which was a great portion size and I felt it was great value until a £1.80 service charge was added at the time of payment. I was told the SC is optional but felt it was good service so I didnt request to remove it. Not sure if it was made clear on the menu.
Read on Google MapsGreat place for a lunch or dinner. The food is always delicious and the staff are always nice.
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