Glasgow has heartily embraced brunch so you’ll never be too far from an enjoyable lazy morning feed. Southside’s Café Strange Brew is the matriarch, doing rolls, skillets, hashes and stacks, be they pretty pancakes or various sourdough options. Further up Pollokshaws Road is Bramble, who’ve eked out a leafy corner spot. They’ve got global outreach, with Korean fried chicken waffles and nasi goreng alongside various toasts and pancakes. Nearby is Sunny Acre, blending brunch and lunch in dishes that feel healthy and light; think mackerel on rye or heritage tomatoes on toast. Excellent cakes too.

In the Merchant City, The Wilson Street Pantry is an old expert with a stylish, Euro-bistro set-up. Their fairly compact menu is slickly done and delivered, from rolls and eggs benny riffs to sourdough toppings. Nearby is Kozi Café, a tranquil escape from High Street. Their full brekkies, eye-catching stacks and continental nods have proved so popular that they are planning to spread into the adjacent shop. There’s also Singl-end for breakfasts and eggs many ways, alongside great pastries and cakes. East End brunch is ruled by Mesa, with a worldwide influence to skillets, sandwiches and posh pancakes that taste big.

Arguably the best location for brunch is at Ocho, housed in the old grain mills by the canal at Speirs Wharf. Enjoy their breakfasts, hashes, toast and pancake stacks, and then walk it off along the Nolly. Brunch is celebrated all day at the excellent Partick Duck Club, with straight-up breakfasts and rolls plus fancier numbers such as shredded duck leg hash brown or addictive duck fat fries. After a stroll in Kelvingrove Park, head to Pulp for their bright and breezy offerings, from toast toppings to rolls, croque monsieurs, smoothies and more. At the other end of the park, The Brunch Club has a nice corner near the gallery for extensive all-day options, from brekkies to chicken waffles, tacos, wraps and sweet pancakes.

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