Everyone in line was ordering breakfast sandwiches and I should have too. I ordered two breakfast platters and much of it was burnt or over cooked. The poor worker was by herself managing the counter and kitchen, and I think it was a little busy for her. Will try again and get a sandwich.
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Before you go
- Style
- Neighbourhood sandwich cafe for early breakfast and weekday lunch — rolls, paninis, omelettes, coffee
- Setting
- Compact cafe on Elderslie Street near Berkeley Street / Charing Cross
- Known for
- daily panini specials, filled breakfast rolls, friendly counter service, cheap sandwich-and-chips deals
- Signature dishes
- Daily panini specials, English breakfast, Chicken breast omelette, Toasties and filled rolls, Twister wrap
- Good for
- solo breakfast, quick takeaway lunch, cheap coffee and cake
- Prices
- Inexpensive: sandwiches and paninis often under £5; cake and coffee around £3 in one local review
- Typical spend
- Roughly £5–10pp for a sandwich or breakfast roll and a drink
- Lunch
- Open for breakfast through early afternoon; daily panini specials rotate
- Reservations
- Walk-ins often fine
- Booking
- Walk-in / takeaway; online ordering via emiliacafe.co.uk. No need to book.
- Book online
- Open booking page
- Dietary tags
- vegetarian options
- Dietary
- Vegetarian panini and omelette options appear on menus; ask about allergens — small kitchen
- Kids
- Casual cafe; fine for a quick family breakfast if you don’t need much room
- Outdoor seating
- Yes — Some listings note outdoor seating; space is limited
- Noise / pace
- Quiet weekday mornings; can get rushed when one person is running counter and grill
- Closed
- Third-party hour lists conflict on Fri–Sun — confirm before weekend visits
- Getting there
- Charing Cross station about 5 minutes’ walk; Exhibition Centre roughly 8–10 minutes; buses on Argyle Street / Sauchiehall Street corridors nearby
- Parking
- Limited street parking on Elderslie Street and surrounding Anderston streets
- Also
- Typical open window cited as about 7am–2pm on trading days
Glasgow restaurant
Emilia Cafe Sandwich Bar
Opening hours
- Monday: 7:00 AM – 2:00 PM
- Tuesday: 7:00 AM – 2:00 PM
- Wednesday: 7:00 AM – 2:00 PM
- Thursday: 7:00 AM – 2:00 PM
- Friday: 7:00 AM – 2:00 PM
- Saturday: Closed
- Sunday: Closed
Overview
Emilia Cafe Sandwich Bar is a small breakfast-and-lunch spot at 86 Elderslie Street, on the Anderston / Charing Cross edge of the West End near Berkeley Street. Expect filled rolls, daily panini specials, toasties, omelettes, jackets, coffee and cheap cake-and-coffee deals — reviews repeatedly call out friendly counter service and under-a-fiver sandwich prices. It’s a counter-led cafe: tiny footprint, dine-in or takeaway, popular for an early weekday breakfast or a quick solo lunch. Menu staples people mention include English breakfast, tikka & cheese or spicy chicken paninis, chicken-breast omelettes and the “twister.” Online ordering sits on emiliacafe.co.uk; phone 0141 204 5045. Hours are roughly 7am–2pm on open days; third-party listings disagree on Friday–Sunday, so check Google or call before a weekend visit. Charing Cross station is about five minutes’ walk; Exhibition Centre a little further.
Reviews
I was looking for a spot for an early breakfast. The panini specials change daily and they're all worth a try. The person who prepared everything was so kind, friendly, and efficient. It's a steal to get a sandwich, chips, and a drink and well worth it. We'll be back again!
Read on Google MapsEmilia cafe is my go to for a quick breakfast or a late morning pick me up. The staff are always so polite and welcoming while they sort out my order swiftly. The fast service doesn't mean the quality of the food is forgotten though, I've never been disappointed by the grub here - and for a reasonable price too! This cafe is a reliable, good quality option for your hot breakfast needs, with friendly staff to sweeten the deal
Read on Google MapsTiny little place that serves good takeaway food. The twister and the chicken breast omelette were really good and filling. There is not enough space for six people to stand and order. Also, the chef's do not wear hand gloves which might be a little unhygienic. The place has sandwiches, baguettes, wraps, omelettes and a few other sweets along with soft drinks and chips.
Read on Google MapsLovely ladies and conversation! We popped in for some coffee and sandwiches. The sandwich we got was made with love and we enjoyed talking with the kind ladies working. They gave us good advice on places to visit in our travels. I would go again and recommend to my friends. The prices were great too. Honestly kindness goes such a long way. They made our morning brighter and earned loyal customers.
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