Cute little cafe in a lovely spot in Glasgow. Amazing place for brunch/lunch. We had a slight problem with our matcha which was the only downside - the powder had not been blended properly. However, the staff were lovely about it and immediately fixed this for us. Definitely recommend going although it's very popular and sometimes hard to get seated so would recommend booking in advance!
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Before you go
- Chef / owner
- Giancarlo Dalsasso
- Opened
- 2018
- Style
- Independent West End brunch café — breakfast, brunch and lunch with artisan coffee and homemade baking
- Setting
- Cosy corner café on Great Western Road / Oakfield Avenue, Kelvinbridge; bright tiled interior with outdoor seating
- Awards
- Best Café in Glasgow — Scotland’s Business Awards 2019 (per official site)
- Known for
- brunch, busy West End café, artisan coffee, homemade baking
- Signature dishes
- Full Scottish with Stornoway black pudding, Eggs Benedict / Royale, Urban Club ciabatta, American-style pancakes and waffles, Bagels
- Good for
- brunch, breakfast, coffee, casual catch-ups, groups (can be tight)
- Prices
- SquareMeal average under £30; reviewers cite roughly £11–15 for coffee and breakfast
- Typical spend
- £11–15 for coffee and breakfast
- Lunch
- Brunch items all day; lunch plates include Urban Club ciabatta, steak and egg, sweetcorn fritters
- Reservations
- Walk-ins often fine
- Booking
- Reservations accepted but not required; often busy at peak brunch — booking or early arrival helps
- Dietary tags
- vegetarian options, vegan options
- Dietary
- Vegetarian and vegan-friendly options (e.g. veggie breakfast, avocado dishes); SquareMeal lists vegan and vegetarian friendly
- Outdoor seating
- Yes — Outside seating available (SquareMeal)
- Payment
- Card and cash accepted (reviewer note); Apple Pay / contactless (Apple Maps)
- Noise / pace
- Busy and lively at peak brunch; smaller room can feel packed
- Closed
- Open daily 9am–4pm (no closed day listed)
- Getting there
- Kelvinbridge Subway, about 3 minutes’ walk (~210 m) along Great Western Road
- Also by them
- Smashed West (same address, smash burgers); Urban West Catering
- Also
- Private catering service via catering@urbanwestgroup.co.uk; Corner of Great Western Road and Oakfield Avenue; formerly Fantoosh fishmonger; Hours originally longer at opening; current official hours daily 9am–4pm
Glasgow restaurant
Urban West
Opening hours
- Monday: 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM
- Tuesday: 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM
- Wednesday: 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM
- Thursday: 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM
- Friday: 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM
- Saturday: 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM
- Sunday: 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM
Overview
Urban West is an independent brunch café on the corner of Great Western Road and Oakfield Avenue in Kelvinbridge, open daily 9am–4pm. Owner Giancarlo Dalsasso opened it in January 2018 in the former Fantoosh fishmonger premises; the Urban West Group also runs Smashed West (smash burgers, same address) and a catering arm. The all-day breakfast and brunch menu covers full Scottish with Stornoway black pudding, eggs Benedict and Royale, bagels, American-style pancakes and waffles, plus lunch plates such as the Urban Club ciabatta. Homemade baking and artisan coffee sit alongside. Typical spend for coffee and breakfast is around £11–15; SquareMeal lists average under £30. The official site says it was voted Best Café in Glasgow at the 2019 Scotland’s Business Awards. The room is small and often busy — reviewers flag queues and waits at peak brunch times — with outdoor seating when the weather allows. Reservations are accepted but not required. Kelvinbridge Subway is about a three-minute walk (roughly 210 m) along Great Western Road.
Reviews
I visited this charming café and tried the Scottish breakfast—it was absolutely delicious. The bacon was a little bit stiff, but overall the dish was delightful. My friends ordered the pancakes, which came in generous portions. I also had a chai tea, which tasted authentic and well-balanced. The staff were friendly and welcoming, creating a warm atmosphere. The café was bustling with both locals and tourists, a clear sign of its popularity. A truly lovely spot worth visiting.
Read on Google MapsGreat food, terrible service! The place is cosy and welcoming. We went on saturday for brunch around 10:30. We were sitted really quick. After that, it took the "waitress" 20 minutes (yes, 20 whole minutes) to take our order, telling us that the kitchen is busy (it's an open kitchen place, everything is very visible) and we can only order drinks. For 20 minutes no water no nothing. We were watching customer being sitted and leaving after waiting 15-20 minutes with no one even bothering to ask if they want anything. The only one who stood out from the service staff was a tall polite guy. The young woman who had out table should probably change jobs. Kudos to the cook! That guy was a hero 👏 🙌 We were there for 90-110 minutes (yes, we were curious how much time it would take them to serve us and since we sat down we weren't in the mood to look for another place) he didn't stop for a second and was working fast and efficiently in order to catch up. The waiting staff, on the other hand, like a fish trying to walk - completely out of place 😒
Read on Google MapsThe food is delicious. The coffee is very tasty, I cant describe my feeling how the flat white taste! The barista is professional.
Read on Google MapsReally cute spot on Great Western Road in Glasgow. Does good coffee and of course, doggy friendly is a big bonus for us! We came at 3pm so just missed the lunchtime rush. Which worked well for us so our dog can spread out. Great spot for coffee or brunch in Glasgow.
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