Flat White was good but it was absolutely freezing inside and very unpleasant. I closed the door but they kept on opening it and making it freezing cold inside. If I wanted to sit outside, I would go and sit outside. People normally go to coffee shops to and PAY to sit in a nice warm cozy coffee shop (especially in winter). It's a shame be the coffee itself was good but I won't be returning due to the cold temperature inside. Also, £4 for a flat white is....
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Before you go
- Chef / owner
- David Deans (head of coffee); independent speciality coffee business
- Opened
- 2012
- Style
- Speciality coffee cafe and roaster serving brunch
- Setting
- Small busy cafe on Great Western Road; limited indoor seating, some outdoor seats.
- Known for
- In-house roasted speciality coffee, West End brunch cafe
- Signature dishes
- Ritual espresso, Filter coffee (single origins), Brunch, Cakes and pastries
- Good for
- Coffee, Brunch, Solo work or catch-ups
- Dietary tags
- vegan options
- Dietary
- Reviewers and listings describe a vegan-focused brunch menu.
- Getting there
- Kelvinbridge Subway is roughly a 5-minute walk.
- Also by them
- Papercup roastery cafe (Yorkhill railway arches near SWG3); Papercup Motherwell; Papercup Clarkston
- Also
- Roasts Mondays and Wednesdays; retail bean sales and home barista training available.
Glasgow restaurant
Papercup Coffee Company
Opening hours
- Monday: 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
- Tuesday: 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
- Wednesday: 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
- Thursday: 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
- Friday: 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
- Saturday: 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
- Sunday: 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Overview
Papercup Coffee Company is an independent speciality coffee cafe and roastery at 603 Great Western Road, between Kelvinbridge and Hillhead. The original cafe opened in 2012. It roasts its own beans (roast days Monday and Wednesday) and also sells retail bags online and in store. Head of coffee David Deans has been with the business for over a decade and describes it as Australian-style speciality coffee and brunch without pretension. The cafe is small and often busy, with table service, brunch, cakes and pastries alongside espresso and filter options (single origins and their Ritual espresso). Reviews praise the coffee, vegan-leaning brunch and friendly staff. Brian's Coffee Spot noted seating for about 16 inside plus a few outside seats. There is a separate Papercup roastery cafe in the railway arches near SWG3 in Yorkhill, plus cafes in Motherwell and Clarkston. Local wholesale deliveries use electric vans and bikes. Contact: info@papercupcoffee.co.uk or 07719 454376.
Reviews
Excellent baked goods, delicious hot white coffee. Popular and crowded on a Sunday morning-small eatery. A local gem! Our guide had recommended this spot and we were not disappointed.
Read on Google MapsA great brunch spot, warm and welcoming, with friendly service that makes you feel at home. The food is fresh and delicious, and the avocado on sourdough was a real standout. Paired with a smooth cappuccino, it made for the perfect relaxed catch-up. Definitely a place I’d love to return to!
Read on Google MapsThis is the best breakfast / brunch place in Westend Glasgow! Lovely staff. Walk ins only! Iced coco matcha was divine!!! We ordered kimchee burger, tiramisu banana bread, and smoked bacon french toast - all tasted so good!!! The wait time for food to be served is quite long but definitely worth the wait 🫶💯
Read on Google MapsI've only stopped in for coffee, but this is a solid spot for coffee enthusiasts. They offer a great selection of rotating single-origin options , and their bagged beans are reasonably priced. The place is always packed, which tells you a lot. I'm looking forward to coming back to try the food.
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