April 2021
I made a short pit stop in the Strathbungo area of Glasgow on my way north, to suss out the coffee scene. Unfortunately it was a Monday so many places were closed, although this did make choosing very much easier!
First up was Grain and Grind. I didn't plan on it but the eye-catching blue and white striped awning drew me in. The flat white was pretty good and there was an array of exciting looking sweet treats - cappuccino macaron? Yes please! Sadly I was saving myself for my next stop so I didn't indulge.
Continuing through Queen's Park I came to Cafe Strange Brew. Using Glasgow roasted Dear Green coffee beans, and with a substantial and varied menu, and a window full of baked goods, choices were difficult! One thing jumped out at me though as it seemed to combine many of my favourite things - haloumi, chilli oil, poached eggs, sourdough and humous...this sounded like deliciousness on a plate (or in a box it being Covid times). Other options included pancakes, and black pudding and potato scone breakfast rolls.
They have a strong sweet treats game to, with several vegan options. I sampled my first Empire biscuit, a Scottish staple found in almost every cafe I passed (interesting fact - they were renamed during the First World War), comprising of two shortbread biscuits sandwiched together with jam, and topped with water icing and a good old glace cherry. The vegan Biscoff brownie was also excellent - gooey, chocolatey, a little bit crispy on the outside...all the things I want from my brownies!
Find both Grain and Grind, and Cafe Strange Brew on Pollokshaws Road alongside Queen's Park, just south of Glasgow city centre.
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