Hug Cafe in Glasgow City

Tried the patatas eggs which were decent but not a patch on Ziques similar dish. Needed more paprika, smokiness and chorizo

Great cozy cafe with fresh made food and always have a great Gluten Free Cake. Today’s was epic!

I met a friend here today. What a lovely cosy place. The 2 trendy young ladies were so friendly and the cook made a great bacon roll. Worth a visit

Lovely serving staff, very nice, fresh food and interesting artwork on the walls. Bonus points for being dog friendly. Will definitely visit again when I this area.

Popped in yesterday afternoon for a breakfast with my son who is visiting me from England, we sat outside and ate it in the sun with a nice cold beer aswell! The food was very nice and the staff were very friendly. I highly recommend this amazing little place.

Lovely coffee and cake but would prefer a proper mug for latte and hot chocolate.

Brought me the wrong drink after a long wait. Very disappointing. Perhaps they could teach staff what weissbier is. Won’t be back.

Nice food but the service is poor. Asked for more tea and cake. Next thing, the staff member is out the door on their break. Nover got what I ordered. And to make things worse, when they came back in, they went back to work without washing their hands.

Not a good experience at all. Requested bacon and egg and 1 slice of toast and a coffee. Was charged £13. I wish I'd stayed local where I get 3 rashes of bacon and toast and coffee for £5.60. Gorgeous surroundings and attentive staff. Ummph!!!!!!

Tasty food, amazing-looking cakes (with vegan options!) We had a cajun chicken ciabatta, charred cabbage salad, black pudding and poached eggs on toast and a croque monsieur. All delish! They have a small selection of alcoholic drinks too. Friendly staff and some intesting artwork on the walls! Well worth a visit!

Smashing wee place! Great art on the walls and a warm welcome from some good folks.

Great art exhibition by Morven Garrioch. Nice latte coffee, and friendly ambience.

breakfast - check, lunch - check, drinks - check, healthy - check, good service - check, and the best bit - you get to say I had a wonderful 'Hug'. The home made quiche here is totally "legend" as are the different breakfast egg options - we recommend the eggs Benedict. 5 veggie stars. Live music nights are fun and a relaxing night out.. Top notch place for '"brunch". Soup and quiche highly recommended Update 16/1/24 same as before - see above - superb soup and quiche on a bitterly cold day 😁

This is hard to write because i've had mixed experiences here. The trouble with places like this is that the front facing staff have a huge effect on how your visit goes. I loved hug until around a year ago here's why; So, I have an assistance dog in training for severe anxiety issues and panic attacks. I had been to hug a few times by this point and the staff were lovely, the lady who served me at this early stage was wonderful, kind and caring. Also allowed my dog to be on the sofa for her first trip and I greatly appreciated this. Unfortunately on my 3rd or 4th trip here, I came in with someone who I hadn't met before and I had chosen hug as my comfortable place. I hadn't been to any other cafe for many years for anxiety reasons. When we came in, my dog gave me an alert, by jumping onto my lap, that I was anxious and would be having an attack. We are both clearly marked, her with a jacket and myself with a hidden disability tag. At this point, a male staff member, reached over and said very abruptly; no dogs on the furniture thanks, and walked away. I need to point out here, that this wouldn't have been appropriate to speak to anyone in the tone that was taken and he could have been a little more patient. The personal issue I had with this, is that I started to panic more at this point, I felt small and wanted to run away. I was disappointed after this experience at best, my dog was just doing her job, I felt much worse and I decided to not eat after this, I just got a drink. The person I met with had a small meal but we felt awkward throughout and left quickly afterwards. The food was good and the staff were nice. It only took one staff member to ruin that. We now go to the cafe next door instead. So all in all, yes hug is pleasant, but it's definitely a bit hit and miss with the staff, the atmosphere was lovely until it wasn't. I was going to go in and speak with them about this, but I didn't have the courage. I can only hope they use this information to strive to have better awareness in the future, especially around disabilities in general.

Great wee place in Southside. Open late. Food amazing. Staff super friendly

Lovely people and lovely food. Staff obviously care about their clients, I saw the guy assisting an elderly lady walking to the door.

I pop in here now-and-again as its right next to my regular coffee place. Very calm and uplifting vibe in the place and very nice interior design ...staff super friendly. Nice addition to Shawlands food & drink culture.

Portion sizes have got smaller and smaller and prices higher. 3 stars on food due to the portion size, cost and presentation ( not taste) as that is fine. A plain baked potato was about £7.95? From memory then you had to pay extra to add. Topping! So £4 for 2 toppings. cheese and coleslaw bringing it up to £11.95. The Potato is nice but silly prices now and with the smaller sizes and now lack of nice presentation it’s just not worth it for me, sorry guys. If your getting it from other people then 👍

Tasty food and drinks, lovely atmosphere day or night and really friendly staff

Recently visited with a relative and the full Scottish breakfast was lovely. This seems like a very nice and friendly place.

Came here today {14th October 2023} after some light shopping in Shawlands, tried the scrumptious bravas eggs!! Defo be back for that again. Wheelchair accessibility: All flat with accessible tables, accessible toilets at the back. Lovely staff, the boss David 😁. Lovely to see new staff. The empire biscuit is vegan. Well behaved/friendly dogs are welcome.

Came here today {14th October 2023} after some light shopping in Shawlands, tried the scrumptious bravkas eggs! Defo be back for that again.

Stopped for a fine refreshment on a particularly warm day and was delighted to meet Chas and Nina who chatted and made me feel most welcome. The food was delicious and the refreshment excellent. Thank you for such a great place and looking forward to appearing one Thursday night for your live music.

Great french toast, lovely coffee with friendly and welcoming staff. Will definitely be back :)

Pretty cool decor, decent big breakfast plate and very good, friendly service.

We waited 15 mins for a menu and my friend asked for a square sausage for the dog £4.50 Too expensive for all items compared to other establishments in Shawlands

Best breakfast and best Cullen skink in Shawlands.

A wonderful cafe! The food was spot on and the atmosphere very laid back and relaxing. Combined with great service, I'm very glad we found this place. Highly recommend 👍

Cafe Bar Restaurant with live music open mic nites Friday and Saturday. Food is very nice too. Mac 'n' Cheese is brilliant! Been back several times. Nice place - relaxed and convivial. Cake and coffee is also very good. Lovely people running the show. Parking can be tricky, but I've been lucky most times.

Post lockdown Hug is like night and day - gone is the old cramped odd layout - dark pokey corners, and slightly dodgy decor - in came a fresh new menu - an all day breakfast, burgers to drool over, Cullen Skink soup to devour, and quiche to rnjoy. Folk night is a wonderful open mike event - very relaxed - traditional songs abound and both enthusiastic and talented musicians make the night something more than special - magical would probably best describe it. Hug is a refuge from the madness going on around us - the staff are prettu laid back and pleasant. The menu isn't fussy or haut cuisine, it is however tasty and fuss free - come a long and give yourself a ""Hug".

Very relaxed vibe, friendly staff and good menu at decent prices. Great for meeting friends for a catch up.

Cute little spot for a quick drink with some amazing pastries

Great Experience! Went for an open mic night. Really enjoyed the vibe. Thanks to Hugh and Chas for hosting the open mic

What a rip off, almost £16 for a cold breakfast,never again I do not mind paying for decent food but this was not.

This is by far my favourite cafe in Glasgow. The food is absolutely delicious, with generous portions. David and his colleagues are very welcoming, professional and friendly. Highly recommend.

Popped in for a Coffe, excellent skinny flat white. The name delivers, a lovely and friendly place. Give it a try. I'll be back.

Unfortunately, the food at Hug is of very low quality for the price. A grilled halloumi sandwich with chilli jam is not far off a tenner, for that price you'd be expecting it to be on bread that's above supermarket quality instead of what's on offer here. Unusually and revoltingly, considering the halloumi/chilli jam combination, the sandwich is loaded with margarine – this isn’t mentioned on the menu. The 'hand cut' chips are covered in a batter coating and taste like Wetherspoons chips, so I doubt whether they're hand cut at all. The coffee is always insipid. The polite staff seem to are Hug's saving grace.

I came in for a break been up and down on my feet most of the morning and afternoon. Decided to try an oat milk vanilla steamer extra hot and with froth & a slice of millionaire shortbread with dark chocolate topping. I was feeling very drowsy and tired and sort of fell asleep on the long couch at the window. Was really nice to see Nina again 😊 (blonde hair Nina) I wasn’t sure or Steph however as I was feeling dizzy and drowsy she asked me if I was feeling okay, I was half sleepy and half dizzy so thank you for making sure I was okay. 😷😵‍💫. Will be back sometime soon, I’m one of these people who disappears for a while but you’ll see me again soon. Much appreciated

My friend Heather and I visited Hug, as we hadn't seen each other for a while we get a chance to have a proper chat without any loud music in the background. The staff were very friendly and helpful as Heather is disabled. We will definitely be back again soon. ❤️ X.

Absolutely stunning food and drinks. Would go back in a heart beat. Great location and very welcoming staff

A great place with good atmosphere. Especially enjoy their quiche of the day. Welcoming staff and reasonably priced.

Nice Cafe to go for a good range of food. Staff very pleasant. Soup of the Day and Quiche of the day are usually worthwhile.

Super average and overpriced, way better places in Shawlands.

Very basic menu food really not good and totally over priced.

First class service and first class freshly mads food every day, no complaints.

Great wee coffee shop/bistro. Lovely staff and superb coffees and rolls.

Hug is a nice Coffee shop/Bistro one of a clutch of such places on Skirving St. Shawlands, Glasgow South Side. Theres a typical menu, of filled rolls, sandwiches etc but also a choice of special things for the more discerning Palate . My friend had Parmesan Truffle scrambled eggs on Sourdough toast and i had my favourite. Sourdough French Toast with Bacon & Maple Syrup. Both were of high quality and very delicious. Staff were lovely and friendly and service was good. Its a street where you are spoiled for choice but this venue is Ambient, great for meeting up for conversation with no blaring loud music,where you are guaranteed quality food and service😊 Return December visit. We had Full Scottish breakfast which was excellent. Otherwise no change.....no need😏

I'd say Hug's pretty much the definition of hidden gem. It's maybe overlooked (I know I didn't give it a second glance!) because it's part of a little bunch of premises on Skirving street that have changed hands over the years and always been fairly average cafes, in my opinion. But let me assure you, Hug is not average. It is superb. I stopped once to get a roll and square, with no kind of expectation it was just a convenient place, and was stunned just how lovely it was. Firstly, the roll was delicious - turns out they bake them themselves each day - and the square sausage tasted like at actually came from a butchers. I returned with my partner a few weeks later for brunch and again, it was exceptional. The menu is quite traditional Scottish, but the best version of the classic dishes and with plenty veggie and vegan options. This time I had the roll and link with tattie scone (wasn't disappointed: fresh roll again and sausages so thick they looked like they'd be drawn in a cartoon) and my partner had the sourdough toast with poached eggs and salmon. Also excellent. Oh, and terrific coffee too. I've still to try their lunch/larger meal stuff, but if they take the same attitude with ingredients and preparation as they do with the the brunch, I imagine they'll be great. I've nothing against the more trendy, Insta-famous places in Shawlands, but as winter is drawing in if you find yourself standing outside in a queue for breakfast, you could do a lot worse than take yourself to Hug. I doubt you'll regret it.

Good service and very welcoming, reasonably priced and excellent cafe fayre .

Very friendly little cafe. Good food. Disappointed at no hollandaise sauce though.

I absolutely love the hug cafe/restaurant. Food is delicious and the coffee is the best around. Staff are lovely, welcoming and very assistive

Really bad experience, we came here for brunch and the general attitude was that we weren't welcome when we asked for a high chair. We decided to stay although we were let down on the food. Eggs in a cup for a baby was served semi raw. The presentation is also not that great with bistro prices and greasy spoon appearance when the food arrives. It could do a lot better. The staff were generally very awkward and seemed to lack enthusiasm

I thought was the bigger shop but was a nice cuppa. I'm a large person. So chairs were a bit tight for my fat bahookie, and was scared it was going to collapse. But was a pleasant but windy cup of tea. I've given 5 stars as was lovely inside. And staff were friendly. I was in while my dog got groomed in the candy rooms. Thank you staff.

Very friendly staff and most enjoyable coffee inside and outside seating

Enjoyable meal and friendly service. Opted for a seat inside but a few seats outside. Menu has been changed, for the better, since I was last in. Went for the hummus dish which was both tasty and filling and will definitely have again. Option for alcoholic drinks which is a bonus when the weather is nice and you are sitting outside.

Dropped by yesterday had the leek & potato soup 🥣 was really good. Also a bowl of chips that I had to take away ordered to much. I bonded well within hug with Laura and came in yesterday to find out she left but was nice to meet Nina and Bryony. Nice to see David & Hugh again as always.

Food was great but very slow service. Wouldnt recommend if you're under time constraint.

Great experience at HUG. Fabulous service from Nina, as always and the quiche was delicious. Highly recommend!

lovely staff and great service 👍 👏

great place to stop before playing in the park.

Really nice place to hangout.Food and service is first class.

Good wholesome food!!! Staff are friendly and attentive. They make one of the best caremal lattes!!

We had a delicious lunch , the food really is delicious and homemade . The daily quiche was amazing as was the chilli and they should bottle their salad dressing. Great place would highly recommend and we will definitely be back.

Great food lovely staff prices rising slightly but sign of times

Good coffee and lovely scone friendly staff

Just the place to relax, with friends, and grab a bite to eat.

absolutely love this wee cafe the food is always delicious and the service is 2nd to none.

Rustic. We all enjoyed our food. Service was good and friendly. Not expensive

Great service, excellent food and drink, very reasonable prices. My kind of café.

Fresh food and friendly service.

First time here but would come back. Soup and a wrap, plus coffee, all very good, reasonable price and friendly staff.

I can only disagree with the person who recently reported Hug as serving the worst coffee in the Southside. I get to drink their amazing italian espresso, balanced without too much acidity (unlike other coffees served in Glasgow). Food is lovely too (just spotted freshly made scones) and the team is always welcoming, making you feel they remember you every time you pop in. A proper feel-like-home place!

Lovely cafe and staff. There are plenty of items on the menu to choose from. Everything is freshly prepared. I also love the fact that the children's menu is full of healthy options. I would highly recommend Hug.

Nice food and lovely staff.Sorry to say the worse coffee in the S/side IMO. Get that that right and it will be a cool place 👍🏽

Best full breakfast! Friendly staff!

Great food. Definitely go here before the cafes next door. Delicious, and fresh food, friendly staff and fantastic all round!

Indoor and outdoor seating. Breakfast, lunch, coffees and cakes.

Lovely staff and lovely food. And I can study with a pint!

Food was lovely and staff very friendly

Good food,nice atmosphere,would recommend it any time

Good food and coffee. Not keen on hot drinks being served in glasses without handles.

Excellent food and good service

Friendly cafe providing me with what I required. Prompt service and tasty cafe food. Good value worth a visit.

HUG is my favourite local Shawlands tea room. I like the ambience and the friendly staff.

Love this place. Friendly, clean and the food is lovely. Give it a try, you won't be disappointed. 🐻🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿🦄

Never any issues here at hug. Good food and drinks. Friendly helpful staff

Delicious homemade food.. Nothing is a bother to the staff here coffee and tea fab and the best pineapple cake EVER

Love Hug . Staff are great . Food excellent. Value for money . Get booking Folks

I love their breakfast definetly will go back

Fabulous Coffee, the staff where friendly and went out their way to serve the sausage rolls we craved, but where no longer on the menu, which were tasty tasty. Thank you for an enjoyable lunch. X

Great freshly cooked home made food. Excellent service and plenty of seating inside and out.

Always amazing. Food is always delicious and the staff are really good at what they do and also incredibly friendly. All the food is tasty but I would highly recommend the Cullen Skink - so delicious.

Baby and dog friendly, great service and lovely food.

Best fry up I've had in a long time!!

Lovely food, atmosphere and staff. Definitely worth a visit

I'm a big fan of Hug. The place has had a lovely makeover, and the food and coffee remain as great as ever!

Lovely place! Friendly people, good service, and delicious food

Would go back in food was lovely

My friend and I visited this cafe yesterday (1st of November, 2020). The waiting staff, coffee and food were all excellent. However, there was a man sitting next to us on his laptop (he had long greyish hair) who - when the staff moved the tables to make more room for other customers - spoke to them as if they were children. We believe he was maybe the owner/manager - but my goodness, his unprofessionalism was astounding. He was passive aggressive and belittling (especially towards the young female waitress with blonde hair) asking her questions such as “do you even know what a metre is?” and was getting visibly frustrated with her. Most of the cafe seemed to have clocked in on this, and the waitress was clearly upset. So we just wanted to let that man know, that we think it was extremely uncalled for - and matters with his staff should be a private issue, not a case of embarrassing them in the middle of the cafe. Please treat them better.

Nice cafe. Good Scottish breakfast. Plenty of space for a buggy