Glasgow’s coffee scene is in rude health. Buzzing, in fact. For the more classically inclined, Spitfire Espresso on High Street caters to all your needs. For something more boundary-pushing, try Govanhill’s Zennor or Partick’s Amulet; the former roasts its own beans, the latter sources some of the best from across the world. In the city centre, check out Laboratorio Espresso, while on Vinicombe Street in the West End there’s 1841, an ever-dependable café from the Thomson’s Coffee team.  

Turkish-inspired Ottoman Coffeehouse near the Mitchell Library has been serving up some of the most carefully crafted filters and espresso-based drinks for the past decade in a stunning space. One of their alumnus, Kieran Darlington, is now serving up the best beans from Kenya and Ethiopia at Kahawa Mzuri on Dumbarton Road in Partick. 

South of the river, another excellent roaster, Good Coffee Cartel, has room to sit in and while away a few hours in Kinning Park, the aroma of freshly roasted coffee filling the space. In Shawlands, meanwhile, Verse has a reputation not only for top coffee but some seriously inspired coffee-based long drinks, iced lattes and tonics. Just around the corner, Frankie serves up planted-based coffees using their own roasted beans. There are also intriguing new openings across the city, from High Street’s mid-century, music-focused Through The House to Japanese café Showa on Minard Road. Oh, and if you’re off to the Burrell Collection or Pollok Park, make time to stop off at Toro. 

This TipList is taken from Eat & Drink 365 Glasgow, our sister mag recommending the best in restaurants, bars, cafés and more. Want a copy? It’s available online or across all good stockists in Glasgow.