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Before you go

Style
Family-run traditional Glasgow café at The Forge Shopping Centre
Setting
Forge Shopping Centre, 1221 Gallowgate, Glasgow G31 4EB
Known for
all-day breakfasts, chips and stew gravy, homemade soups and sauces, local butcher meats
Good for
breakfast and lunch, families and kids, shopping-centre stop
Reservations
Walk-ins often fine
Booking
Walk-in; call 0141 554 4422 for parties of 6+
Also
Open Mon–Sun 9am–5.30pm (Forge Mall branch); Family business founded in Parkhead in 1986; multiple Glasgow sites; Kids’ menu available; Instagram: bensonscafeglasgow

Glasgow restaurant

Bensons Cafe

4.2(909 reviews)
£Opens in 13 hours

Address

Bensons Cafe, Forge Shopping Centre, 1221 Gallowgate, Glasgow G31 4EB, UK

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Opening hours

  • Monday: 9:00 AM – 5:30 PM
  • Tuesday: 9:00 AM – 5:30 PM
  • Wednesday: 9:00 AM – 5:30 PM
  • Thursday: 9:00 AM – 5:30 PM
  • Friday: 9:00 AM – 5:30 PM
  • Saturday: 9:00 AM – 5:30 PM
  • Sunday: 9:00 AM – 5:30 PM

Overview

Bensons Cafe at The Forge Shopping Centre (1221 Gallowgate) is one of several family-owned Benson’s cafés across Glasgow’s East End and beyond. The business was founded in Parkhead in 1986 and is known for traditional home-cooked fare — all-day breakfasts, macaroni cheese and chips, chips with homemade stew gravy, lentil soup, and fish and chips — with square sausage and burgers from local butchers Lennons and Rodgers. This mall branch is open daily 9am–5.30pm; walk-ins welcome (reservations for parties of six or more). Phone 0141 554 4422. Takeaway and delivery available. Instagram @bensonscafeglasgow.

Reviews

5.0Graham welsh

Benson Cafe is a gem! From the moment we walked in, we were greeted with a warm and friendly atmosphere. Our waitress, Jodi, was outstanding—attentive, polite, and genuinely helpful, making sure we had everything we needed. I ordered the Classic Chicken sub, and it was absolutely brilliant. Though the portion was on the smaller side, the flavors were spot on, and it was just the right amount to satisfy without feeling too heavy. Every bite was fresh, well-seasoned, and delicious. Amanda was lovely and made sure that we enjoyed the meal, you can definitely feel that the staff actually care about service and that's apart of the warm welcome. The cafe itself is cozy and welcoming, making it a great spot to relax and enjoy a quality meal. With excellent service and tasty food, Benson Cafe is definitely a place I’d visit again. Highly recommend!

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1.0Billy raf

Worst breakfast I’ve ever had sent out sadly it only had 3 mushrooms, a door stopper of black pudding & rock hard sausage & potato scones only cooked on one side! Was such poor quality of food, the bread had smell to it, Toastie was dry the (chicken tikka) part, and bread was wet just not a good experience and when you phone 10 times to rectify it they don’t answer. Took over hour to be delivered and it’s just 2 mins away! Will never order from here again

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5.0K MacDonald

I really appreciate that they have a separate gluten free menu! The breakfast in particular is very good and nice to have coeliac safe chips. Staff are always lovely and friendly, it’s one of those establishments that are consistently good.

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5.0Richie Irvine

Great place to visit n the blonde woman with the pony tail is top class service. Always really nice. Bacon was missing off breakfast but fixed instantly n nothings a problem. She's an amazing waitress. Be back soon.

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4.0Lou Glasgals

A good greasy spoon cafe at good affordable prices. We really enjoyed the salt & chilli chips & the breakfast burrito. The cakes are also really good! The coffee isn’t the greatest but overall a great affordable meal. Definitely will be back when I’m in the Forge.

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