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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.
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

4.3(68 reviews)
£Opens in 11 hours

Address

86 Elderslie St, Glasgow G3 7AL, UK

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Menu

Dishes and prices for Emilia Cafe Sandwich Bar.

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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

3.0Jonathan Palo

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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5.0Hannah

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!

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5.0Isabel Queay

Emilia 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

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4.0Vishnu Prasad

Tiny 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.

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5.0Elizabeth Wiley

Lovely 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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