Tchai Ovna in Glasgow City

Extremely atmospheric, great whole-food, outstanding range of teas. Pure magic. Difficult to find up the wee lane off Otago Street but well worth any effort.

Stew was delicious. Tea was delicious. Vibes were on point. Music was great. Staff was friendly. Zen room was cool. Will be back.

This is a joke of place, they have no tea leaf clue how to make tea. Order Russian Caravan tea, it took a long time for order to arrive, wonder if they gone to pick the tea! The tea arrive with no loose tea, just water in which had previously see some brief exposure to tea. The cup was the wrong size, no tea strainer and tea pot had been through the wars! Lastly the oat milk tasted more like soya milk.

A quirky alternative interior which offers the most exceptional range of leaf teas. There is a limited selection of home made food - the chickpea curry was tasty although it would be better with rice than pitta bread. Great for a tea lover who appreciates an unusual experience.

Its a quirky little place with a nice atmosphere, I'm sure it's heaving when students are in term, but it was quiet when we visited. We had the tea of the month and a slice of carrot cake, both the tea and the cake were excellent.

This is one of the most commited hippie tea place i have ever visited. Good food, but just a few glutenfree optionsm the Spicy chai was very Nice and one serving was quite large.

Really lovely tea house, there are so many options to choose from and the atmosphere is great! It’s so nice to find somewhere quiet and relaxed to spend time with friends.

We had four different pots of tea and we were all happy with our choices. My yogi chai was amazing maybe too sweet for some (not me) but perfectly seasoned. The choice of teas is a little overwhelming but luckily we were not rushed to choose. A wonderful place to relax and chat over a cuppa.

Location, ambiance, service all on point. Feels like a dip into another world. Good escape from Glasgow would recommend.

I’ve been going to Tchai Ovna on and off since 2016 and it’s been a consistently snug and friendly atmosphere. They’ve had to change it up a bit to make it covid safe but the place has maintained it’s charm, and I would argue it’s better now since they recently have an outside bit on a lovely wooden deck that looks on to lots of luscious green. In so many places one feels rushed to eat, drink and leave for the next customers, but in Tchai Ovna I’ve never felt that, it provides the chilled atmosphere that’s perfect to study, read a book or play chess and what not. There is such a varied and vast amount of teas to choose from but if you just need a caffeinated coffee, fear not. They do that too (I would suggest the Turkish coffee).

Visited with friends who had all been here before, i'll confess now I'm not a tea drinker nor am I a vegetarian however the lack of effort here is the main issue with this place. We ordered food and drinks, the food arrived pretty quickly not difficult to see why as the general lack of effort with the food is simply amazing. A bowl of tasteless olives (how you can even do olives badly is beyond me), cheese and crackers is literally that, supermarket cheddar sliced with a pot of branston pickle! The teas arrived about 20 mins after the food had, they were very nice but come on, its wasn't exactly busy and its pretty standard to give you your drinks before the food arrives. A bit of attention to detail and a massive improvement in the quality and effort of the food and this place could be great, sadly this visit wasn't.

Amazing vibes with a great cup of tea. Lovely little terrace to enjoy on a nice day too! 10/10 would come back and recommend.

If you're one for getting lost in a city and spending hours out of track with GMT, this really is the place for you. It would take months to sample all of the teas they have on selection and one cup is enough to blow your mind! Love the soup, love the vibes and I love the resident cat. Would highly recommend as a location for your weekly hiatus.

Been coming for years, a fantastic place to come have some tea and food, relax, read a book or play a game with mates! Definitely one of my favourites in Glasgow if you like chill vibe!

Went to tchai ovna 5, 6 years ago and the place was great! Vibe was good, staff were pleasant and food/teas were lovely. Visited last month and jeez, it was absolutely run down. Staff were there but not really there kinda thing! The place and vibe was dull&musky! 🤨

An enormous letdown.To be completely fair the yogi chai is great. But the other teas on the menu are horrific. The chamomile was stale god knows how long it was there and the Gen Mai cha was somehow oily?The food is microwaved rubbish and the bread is so dense and chewy it tastes as though it’s been frozen. The prices for the food are also extortionate for what you get.The shop itself is filthy. Looks as though it hasn’t been cleaned properly for yearsThis place used to be great I don’t know what happens but I don’t think I’ll be back. Wouldn’t recommend

Let's start with the positives. The Yogi Chai tea is AMAZING. It is a very unique venue - it seems to attract a lot of academic and creative audiences - the vibe is different, relaxed and enjoyable. I have been to the cafe a few times, and I will continue on returning. The not-so-positives. The first one is the service. Even though the staff promise to take the orders when seated, it is a good idea to simply order at the bar. On my first visit, I waited 30 minutes before ordering it myself. The requested water was forgotten. There were a few staff members, and it certainly was not busy. Secondly, why are customers asked to buzz, if no one greets them at the entry - we are simply asked to come in?Thirdly, some prices. Sorry, but it is hard to justify, for example, a £2.70 Uber bar. In Roots & Fruits it costs £1.60 or so. (And we know that shop is not the cheapest!)Then, no wi-fi available. Lastly, I am not sure how fresh the food is. When a curry was ordered, I could hear the microwave being very busy - I wonder if the meals are cooked days in advance or defrosted. I doubt I will order the food there again.

My friend and I called for a Healthy Boy sandwich each. When our food was served, I immediately knew the bread was old. I waited to see if my friend thought the same thing — indeed she did. It was obvious the bread was days old. Shocked, I told the staff who weren’t at all surprised. They never apologised and only remarked about sourdough bread being “too dense”, which was insulting because they obviously thought we were idiotic and imagined they could get away with it. With no shortage of amazing places to go I for one am never returning to Tchai Ovna to have God knows how many days old bread thrown in my face.

Tchai-ovna has always been one of my favourite spots in Glasgow. If you like your cafes cosy, relaxed and a little bohemian - this is the place for you. I really can't think of anywhere else like it - of course the range of teas is impressive / unrivalled ('Yogi chai' is the stuff of local legend, but there's plenty in the extensive menu to please everyone - even coffee!) but the thing that has me coming back is the sense of Tchai-ovna being a place of community. It feels very homely.Right now everything is obviously affected by covid but it seems the staff / management are doing they can to keep things running as safely & simply as possible. Keep up the good work guys, we need you!!

I have been a regular customer of Tchai-Ovna, on and off, for most of the last 15 years. I've seen it undero many changes, yet there has remained a relaxed atmosphere and a real sense of home. I was elated when it re-opened after lockdown, but wondered how they would deal with social distancing. What I found when I went was that they had completely renovated for Covid-safety. The need to pre-book is annoying, but can't be helped in the circumstances. Screens have been erected to split the space into appropriately distanced compartments, the corridor and staff area at the back are now all part of the kitchen, and a new door has been put on the toilet, positioned to minimise queuing. The amount of work and thought that has gone into this is very impressive. I feel totally safe there, and often bring my wife and wee girl. It should surprise no one that they passed their Covid inspection with flying colours. They have risen to the challenge of safely managing their space quite brilliantly... and yet in every way that counts, it's the same old Tchai, with its friendly staff, its brass elephants, its unique living-room vibe, its awesome variety of different teas, and its high-quality vegetarian food, all at reasonable prices. Life is hard. We need Tchai!

Fui invitado de un amigo que me invitó a Tchai ovna recientemente y fue una experiencia completamente angustiosa. A pesar del hecho de que debe reservar una mesa con anticipación, muchos clientes y clientes potenciales simplemente rompieron las reglas durante todo el tiempo que estuvimos allí. Nos dieron una mesa en el medio de una habitación más grande y no había una pantalla protectora entre nuestra mesa y una mesa que estaba justo al lado de la nuestra. El café no está ventilado, tiene demasiadas mesas para un distanciamiento adecuado, pero el mayor problema fue el hacinamiento. La cafetería estaba completamente reservada para el resto del día, según me enteré por un miembro del personal, pero a pesar de ese hecho, la gerencia permitió que docenas de personas hicieran consultas sobre la posibilidad de tomar una mesa. La gente hacía cola en el pasillo, entraba y salía constantemente, el personal estaba visiblemente angustiado, los timbres no se quedaban en silencio por un minuto creando una experiencia estresante y aterradora: toda nuestra mesa estaba trastornada durante nuestro tiempo en este café. Hablar con otras personas, incluidos los habituales, parece ser algo habitual en Tchai ovna. No nos reembolsaron nuestro depósito y no pudimos usarlo para el pago, sino que tuvimos que esperar hasta 10 (!) Días para recuperarlo en la cuenta bancaria. ¡Un trozo de pan y un vaso diminuto de jugo de Tesco me costaron 5! La gerencia está claramente más preocupada que la seguridad de los clientes y el bienestar del personal. Hablando de eso, ¡una de las chicas que trabajaba tenía los ojos rojos y parecía como si hubiera estado llorando! ¡No es genial! ¡No volveremos!

Este lugar es tan atmosférico y hermoso decorado. Tienen un menú de té tan extenso, por lo que fue difícil elegir uno. Al final, me decidí por el Dragon Breath, que un miembro del personal amablemente se ofreció a hacer más suave (tiene una gran patada), ya que no soy bueno con nada picante. El té fue fantástico y disfruté mi tiempo en Tchai Ovna. Es un gran lugar para relajarse un rato, leer un libro y aislarse del mundo.

Super cute tea room down a random alley. Large array of teas to chose from. The decor and vibe is really nice. Would definitely go again.

Very atmospheric and proudly shabby-chique, tasty and filling food, dazzling range of teas, helpful staff. Best seats go fast. A haven. Everybody should try Tchai Ovna at least once.

Los asientos más incómodos que he experimentado desde que estaba de vacaciones en una vieja caravana de 2 literas en la década de 1960.Los Dolmades eran sólidos, fríos y secos, no estoy seguro si era arroz adentro o alguna mezcla desconocida. Sospecho que provenían de una lata. El hummus era sabroso pero servido con pan de pita frío que huele a humedad. La ensalada de acompañamiento parecía un puñado sacado directamente de un paquete prelavado de Tesco, sin ningún indicio de aderezo. El té era bueno pero no sabía diferente de mi propia cerveza casera. Estoy sorprendido por todas las críticas entusiastas, no esperes que continúen brillando

Me and friend decided to meet here for a chit chat over our book with some tea /chai. This is hidden place in Otago St Glasgow. It was nice and cosy inside. I enjoyed the winter mullar tea with a slice of carrot cake.

La scelta di té è quasi surreale, non so se qualcuno sia mai riuscito a provarli tutti o leggerne tutte le composizioni. Fortunatamente, tutte le persone nel nostro gruppo sono rimaste soddisfatte della propria scelta, quindi suppongo che ce ne siano letteralmente per tutti i gusti, anche per i non appassionati di té.L'ambiente è confortevole e accogliente, ma magari lo staff potrebbe essere più disponibile: abbiamo dovuto prendere noi i menù per poter ordinare, ci siamo seduti dove abbiamo trovato spazio, un po' "selvaggiamente".La scelta di cibo, in confronto, è un po' ristretta. Non ricordo se ci fossero dolci o meno, ma il baba ghanoush e l'hummous non erano male.

+ Lovely, unique venue + Rich variety of tea types and flavours + Strudel tea was delicious + Cute tea pots and mugs - They do not accept card, cash only

Thank you so much for this wonderful and relaxing moment. We had a delicious soup and a tasty sandwich at 3p.m ! Sweet and adorable staff who match the spirit of the place perfectly

Después de sentirme mal por unos días, decidí ir a Tchai Ovna para probar uno de sus famosos tés para sentirme mejor. Funcionó un regalo.Lo que queríamos era la especia del gran maestro que realmente ayudó con la infección del pecho tenía un aroma encantador.También pedimos falafel que fue maravilloso junto con un hummus y una ensalada magníficos.Si estuviera en el extremo oeste, incluso de noche, pasaría por este lugar para relajarme y tomar unos tés y comida maravillosos.

Dirty and extremely overpriced place. Garden is not well looked after. Shisha culture is non-existent. Staff are terrible and slow. AVOID!

Tchai Ovna es un pequeño y peculiar café que sirve principalmente té a base de hierbas / frutas (otras bebidas disponibles) ¡también hay algunos bocadillos disponibles también!Recientemente visité por primera vez y disfruté de una olla de té de fresa y kiwi con pan de pita y una deliciosa:)El lugar tiene un ambiente relajado y había una banda tocando mientras estábamos allí también!La primera visita sin duda no será la última en volver a este lugar encantador.Muy relajado, un gran lugar para pasar el rato!

Tchai es uno de mis lugares favoritos en Glasgow. Es una pequeña tienda de té de estilo comunitario que se siente acogedora, además de tener uno de los menús de té más extensos del país. Con muchas variedades de té, hay mucho por descubrir o, si eres una criatura de la comodidad como yo, los antiguos favoritos siempre estarán allí.También tienen un menú de comida, con cada artículo siendo vegetariano o vegano. Cambia muy a menudo también, con todo hecho estacionalmente. Ofrecen leche láctea alternativa sin costo adicional. Además, Tchai puede rastrear dónde crecen sus tés, lo que es bueno saber si está interesado en la producción ética de té.¡Indudablemente volveré pronto a comprar una olla de caravana rusa y un tazón de chile!

nice experience, good tea, friendly staff. I really like the concept of the name and the interior since I am czech. :) will come back

Love visiting this West End gem. Super chilled place with a great tea selection. Love the Turkish Apple. Can spend hours here chatting or playing cards. The food is nice, but not totally my cup of tea.

One of my favourite places to eat and drink tea in the west end!

My daughter took me here on my brief visit to Glasgow to visit her, what a fantastic place.

A potentially overwhelming selection of loose leaf teas helpfully split into different categories- give yourself plenty of time to choose! Prices are reasonable, particularly when you consider it's for a pot. There's also a small food menu, which I have not been disappointed by so far. It's worth noting that you go to the kitchen to order, there are signs up saying so but just a heads up.

Popped in for a drink and meal. The place was filled with woollen jumpers, skinny jeans and the usual 'hipster' 'artsy' 'non-mainstream' west end crowd. The teas were quite extortionate as tea's usually considered one of the cheaper luxury products in this world, however, at a mere £5 a pot I gave it a go. The food was some kind of fusion, organic deal that seemed to be Mediterranean and British Indian style as there were olives and curries on offer. I ordered a plate of dolmades. The tea took a solid 45 minutes to arrive. This could be the style of this place as the other, younger studenty customers didn't seem to mind this and nothing seemed out of the ordinary amongst them. However, for me this was a shock as I have a job and not all day to lounge around a dingy café. I never received the dolmades as I simply left a fiver on the table and walked out at the hour mark. Perhaps more focus should be put on service rather than the staffs appearance? It seems to focus on looks over quality of food. The tea was just tea and that's all that can be said for it. Okay but not worth the wait.

Estaba buscando un lugar muy relajado y no potable en un viernes por la noche en el extremo oeste, y alguien sugirió Tchai Ovna. Hay una increíble selección de tés, y vienen en potes enormes con tazas pequeñas para que puedas pasar muchísimo tiempo charlando y bebiendo té. La atmósfera es relajada e inclusiva, estaba allí con mi hermano menor autista y nadie se tapaba los ojos mientras deambulaba y tarareaba para sí mismo (disculpas ante el grupo de música, sin embargo, aún disfrutaba de la música a pesar de tener los dedos metidos en los oídos ) Pedimos algo de comida, hummus y baba ganoush. Ambos vinieron con montones de pitta y ensalada, y el precio era muy razonable por la cantidad. El servicio fue bastante lento, pero esto puede reducirse a la cantidad de tiempo que toma preparar el té.

Realmente me encanta cuando el té de hojas sueltas se sirve correctamente.

Great, relaxing, basically furnished place. Where you can kick off your shoes really relax having one of many many different tea types. Playing one of their games.

Adoro Tchai-del, es pequeño, pintoresco y tiene carácter. Sirven más de 80 variedades de té, así que estás obligado a encontrar algo que te gusta! Junto con algunos alimentos vegetarianos/verdaderamente deliciosa comida vegetariana. Es tan sencillo pero adoro el zen, las almohadas y luces de colores, junto con las tazas de té caliente siempre me hace querer siesta allí y entonces. Es uno de los pocos lugares donde usted puede ir y tener una confirmación de la comunidad. Mi favorito de ellos es el té Yogi Yogi Tchai, es dulce y picante, vía láctea en el cielo. Es como la perfección en una taza para mí. :)

Un lugar para probar. Gran variedad de tés, precios asequibles. Usted puede pasar horas bebiendo té, relajarse y jugar. He estado muchas veces y nunca nos decepcionó.

Es casi como ir a una cueva en primera, escondido en una calle lateral, con un oriental, un ambiente relajado, con mucho carácter y un fantástico té. También buena comida y una gran variedad de lugares para sentarse, con un balcón sobre el río. Hay por lo menos un gato paseando sobre, así que ten cuidado con el gato pero por lo demás allargies uno de los mejores lugares para comer/chill en Glasgow. Y yo vivo aquí :)

It was my first visit. We waited almost 40 minutes for essentially a black coffee (and it wasn’t busy). My partner’s coffee came out first, I had another 10 minutes to wait and we ordered the same thing! Not worth the wait in my opinion.

Tiene el típico aspecto muy hippie de la casa de té de un cierto tipo. El servicio es muy amable y la lista exhaustiva de té. La comida no está mal y vegano. El babaganoush de berenjenas asadas evidentemente ha estado más de una hora de carbón que era de agradecer.

Este lugar es serio acerca de té; tiene un montón de diferentes tipos, servido en vasos pequeños con elegantes ollas de bebida. La comida también es buena, tuvimos el placer plato oriental que contenía una mezcla de comida para picar entre baba ganoush. Personal muy concurrida, pero alegre y servicial.

Estaba deseando una visita aquí y fue estimulado por las críticas positivas. Por desgracia, el servicio no era tan buena. Baba ghanoush pedí que estaba sabrosa pero atendido con lo que creo que se metían en toda la comida casera (pitta hubiera sido mucho mejor) y algunas hojas de lechuga, dejé a un lado. Mi pareja tuvo el queso "plato" y estaba literalmente algunas galletas saladas crema y un tipo de queso en el plato con algunas mantequilla y branston pickle. El zumo de naranja era comprado en la tienda, mi chai helado estaba sabrosa pero servido con plástico permitamos? ! Pensarías que de un bohemio café vegetariano vegetarianos/que el esfuerzo sería en comida sana junto a un concienzudo enfoque para el medio ambiente. En general, fue una comida que probablemente habría hecho en casa, y con resaca muy poco en el armario.

It is somewhat hidden down a small lane, looks unassuming from the outside, but going through the door is like stepping away from everything that is familiar to you. Sat outside on the shady veranda, enjoyed delicious food and drank strawberry and kiwi tea from delicate little bowls. Perfect way to while away an hour.

It’s a bit of a Narnia experience - down a small lane, very ordinary doors around and then into a otherworldly place where all sorts of teas and very tasty veggie/vegan foood are served. We had an extra special experience because we were there on storytelling night. Brilliant entertainment. I can’t believe it’s taken me this long to go there (when many friends have raved about it for years) and I’ll certainly be back. In case it’s of interest, I had the apple strudel tea which was perfect for a sunny evening.

Located in an unassuming lane in the West End of Glasgow, Tchai Ovna is easy to miss even for locals, but I would highly recommend it to anyone who enjoys tea or is looking for a vegan-friendly place to eat. Inspired by Czech Cajovnas, the interior design combines elements from numerous countries, but the result is an incredibly relaxing and unique atmosphere.

I have enjoyed the atmosphere at Tchai Ovna, and the food is quite nice for such a small kitchen.

What not to love about Tchai Ovna. Relaxed vibe, huge seleccion of teas, lovely vegan and vegetarian food and their chocolate cake is amazing!

A dear friend took me to this amazing hidden gem. We shared a pot of Yogi tea and a plate of stuffed vine leaves which were both delicious. The atmosphere was bohemian and at at one table there was a game of chess in progress. I look forward to visiting again

Tchai Ova has a really cool, relaxed vibe. Their selection of tea is incredible and I loved all the vegan and vegetarian options. The set up is very homey. It really feels like a hole in the wall and is a really cute study break.

I love Tchai Ovna and always take visiting friends to see this place. It is part of Glasgow and is such a nice way to spend an afternoon in its relaxing environment! Would recommend for tea drinkers, vegan/vegetarian meal lovers and people that want to find a place to feel like home outside of home :)

I've been to Tchai Ovna a few times in the past just for a cup of tea, but recently I came here for food as well and I was not disappointed. My friend and I shared the 'Middle Eastern Platter of Delights' (there were other good vegan options on the menu as well). Everything was delicious, and of course the tea here is always special. The atmosphere is very cosy, perfect place to escape the cold and rain! I will always keep coming back here - highly recommended!

Como una gran amante del té, siempre estoy buscando unas tiendas de té cuando viajo. Hasta ahora Chai es el del mejor de Escocia. Tienen un menú de 20+ página de tés de todo el mundo y mucha información acerca de cada uno. La comida también es muy buena aquí. Es una casa de té muy acogedor, estilo boho, bastante deteriorado, pero me encanta. A menudo tienen actuaciones en vivo de músicos, poetas o la palabra hablada. Es un tesoro escondido y siempre tengo ganas de volver!

We sampled a variety of teas which were all delicious. We had a pram with us and the cafe was able to accommodate. There wasn't baby changing facilities so one would need to bring a changing mat with you.

It is a lovely place and I am always looking forward going there for lunch and cup of tea ! Great selection of teas and vegan meals !

Had the carrot cake and massive pot of roiboos chai tea with coconut milk. Remember to ask for your tea with milk without sugar. I took a sip and was surprised by the sweetness as I prefer my tea without sugar. They were very accommodating making a new sugarless pot for me...

Este fue un gran lugar para sentarse y disfrutar de un agradable descanso con amigos. El ambiente del lugar era increíble, así como el té. Recomiendo totalmente el chai. La comida también era genial y tenía vegetariano maravilloso y verduras. opciones.

Algunos comentarios para describir el café como lúgubres, pero creo que el entorno le dan un ambiente místico oriental. Selección de tés. Teníamos Turco Apple que no he tenido ya que estando en Estambul hace 20 años

Como bebiendo té en casbah, esta tienda de té es una deliciosa mezcla de pintoresco y exótico. El té es delicioso, que tenía su famoso yogi yogi tchai - que es absolutamente sublime. La selección de la comida mientras limitado es delicioso. Toda la experiencia es una fiesta para los sentidos.

Visited with a friend a few weeks ago as I'd heard this little cafe being lavished with praise and, as a tea enthusiast, the thought of a hundred or so different types to sample under the one roof was too exciting an opportunity to pass on! The service was a little slow and could have been a lot better as well as more helpful initially - we did not know how to place an order at first and did not receive much guidance in that respect, although in saying that the staff we did get the chance to interact with seemed friendly and cheerful enough.

Encontramos este sitio en internet hace unos meses y parecía justo hasta la calle. Glasgow, como muchas ciudades en estos días, tiene una saturación de cafeterías, así que es estupendo ver un lugar que representa a los amantes del té en una parte agradable del West End.

Even if the place is famous for its tea selection we fully recommend it for food too.We ordered the red lentils, the falafel and the dolmades. All three absolutely amazing and very tasteful. The prices also very affordable.The only drawback is the cat that strolls around, not really good for places serving food and in general the sitting areas were dusty.Nevertheless we absolutely recommend it and we will return for sure.

I just love going here - the Yogi yogi chai tea is heavenly & the vegan cakes are the best you'll ever taste! We also had the sharing platter yesterday which was sooo tasty! Just need a better pitta : hummus ratio as we had to ask for more pitta so the dips didn't go to waste. Service can be a bit slow but that never bothers me as part of the charm of the place is it's laid back feel. Just go there to hang out, chill, chat, play cards & treat yourself to heavenly food & drinks! Haven't managed to get there for live music gigs yet..

I went with friends here a few months ago for dinner and tea.For the dinner we ordered a mezze platter and falafels. we found both to be slightly overpriced, the quality was average, however noticed that the olives were canned olives and not very great.The available options of teas was really good and I recall the tea being very tasty.I think I will go again here but just for tea and desert, not dinner.

Very chill place - you can sit on chairs, sofas, or even the cushioned ground.The atmosphere is very relaxing!HUGE selection of teas (like, 80 per cent of the menu is taken up by tea). Not cheap but there's definitely some interesting ones that you wouldn't find elsewhere.Tea:Tried the chai - it's like a chai latte but less sweet and spicier.Food:Most items on their menu are a bit spicy. I had the lentil curry which they said was probably the least spicy item on the menu - I'm very sensitive and found it to be quite spicy (edible though). Big portion, comes with a type of bread, very filling.

If you are looking for a great selection of teas here you are. Lots and lots of choices, coming from a lot of countries. The place is amazing, it has a quiet and cosy atmosphere that you would like to never have to leave. The only negative point was the selection of pastries that was a little bit poor and it seemed that my cake (chocolate, vegan) had been stocked in the fridge for too long. Apart from that, it is totally worth it!

This is one amazing tearoom down a quaint little street. This little place offers a very soothing and relaxing atmosphere with occasional live music being played. The entrance is quite simple and warm. It has a set of mismatched furniture and decor which seems ethnic and eccentric both. The tearoom buddies who are there prepare delicious tea and meals and have traveled over the globe to bring together a world of tea at one place. There menu shares little pieces of information about the different types of tea they serve. I suggest trying the lemongrass tea which when brewed fills the entire room with fresh lemongrass aroma. The ambiance is so warm and lively. It is a perfect escape from the daily hustle bustle of life.

Dommage d'avoir découvert trop tard ce lieu ravissant... J'ai pu apprécier le choix richissime des thé et des infusions qui ont accompagné la lectures, l'écriture, des moments précieux que j'ai découverts grâce à un ami.

My vegan daughter that lives in Glasgow took me here when I was visiting. It is down a quaint little street and inside it is very calm and relaxing with a hipster vibe. The tea here is great and the vegan chocolate cake is the best vegan cake i have tasted. Would definitely go again.

When I walked in the atmosphere was so lively and intimate I thought it was someone's back room! The place was filled with quaint mismatched furniture and wonderful smells of all kinds of teas! This is the sort of cafe where people share tables and that's really lovely. I ordered my food and tea and despite the cafe being really busy, service was really fast. The meal was possibly too large (Dhal and pitta bread) but was full of flavour and I enjoyed it. And the tea was amazing! I definitely recommend this place:)

Versteckt und unauffällig in einer Seitenstraße liegt es. Im Inneren konsequent "heruntergekommen" Stil, teils klebrig, haarig und bröselig.ABER - Top inhaber, Spitzen saubere Küche, Wahnsinns Essen und unglaublich viel Charme. Mit live Musik und einer riesigen liebevoll ausgesuchten Tee Karte. Meine persönliche, absolute Empfehlung für Glasgow.Don't miss it!!

Fantastic little tearoom - great selection of teas and delicious cake. A wonderful retreat from the hustle and bustle of everyday life. Relaxed atmosphere - definitely worth a visit if you like slightly quirky places.

I took my vegan son here for lunch. First impressions were that it was a very relaxed, shabby chic/hippy vibe kind of place. It wasn't immediately obvious where the menus were - they are kept on a shelf near the kitchen rather than on the tables.Amazing selection of teas and a really interesting menu. I had dolmades (stuffed vine leaves) which were very good - the portion size was much larger than I'd anticipated, which makes a nice change!Not a place to come to if you're in a hurry and just want a quick bite to eat, more somewhere to relax and take your time.

Went here after reading about tea selection that they had. It was difficult to find place at night as not native to Glasgow. However once we got inside it was very shabby chic. Genuinely shabby but perfectly welcoming and cosy. Food looked good we had the carrot cake and Turkish delight. Very good. Huge selection of tea. Books to read. Board games on offer. You could spend all day here without any problem. We will return. A great place.

Really relaxing and calm atmosphere with a wide range of teas and vegan food from all over the world

Fabulous selection of teas and cakes. Lovely veggie food too. All drinks are hand crafted and well worth the wait. Great atmpsphere in a shabby chic venue and you can buy teas to take away. Teapots too!

Lovely lunch spent catching up with our vegan friends. The food was awesome as was the tea. Everything is very reasonably priced and the quality and flavours superb. Luckily there was 4 of us so we shared 5 dishes between us and had an nice variety. The beetroot and ginger soup was to die for and was on the specials board. I hope it becomes a feature in the menu when we return.

I love Tchai Ovna and have been coming here for years since I was a student. They have a great range of teas and a nice selection of veggie foods. I would strongly recommend the chai if you have a bit of a cold as it works wonders. This said, Tchai Ovna has a very hippy vibe and if you aren't someone keen on mismatched, wobbly furniture and slow service, this is not for you. Lunchtimes can be very slow if you catch the tail end of the rush. The lane on which Tchai Ovna sits is one of the last bastions of the West End as it used to be when I was a student, and I'm glad to see it surviving. I will continue to visit for as long as it remains open and a thorny reminder to the crass developers who wanted to see it torn down.

What I love about this place is that it's simple and cosy - it's like being in your own home. It has the biggest selection of teas and what I really find amazing is that it's menu explains the origins of each tea and how it's made. It also has some really good vegan options. I would recommend the Yogi Yogie tea and the carrot cake.

ここのハーブティーが美味しくてグラスゴーを訪れる時は必ず寄ってお土産の紅茶も買っていきます。個人的にはフルーティなハーブティーが好きで、特にストロベリーキウイは美味しいです。食べ物はヴィーカン(乳製品や肉魚を含まない食事)で、今回は豆を使ったファラフェルとハマスソースにピタブレッド(サラダ付き)、ダールカレーとピタブレッドを注文しました。優しい味で、こういった種類は日本では中々食べれないので食べてみるのもいいと思います。紅茶は各種類言えば50g単位で販売してくれるはずなので、気に入ったものがあれば聞いてみましょう。

We met up with some vegetarian relatives at this place and enjoyed their selection of tea with a Mediterranean platter of dolma, felafel, baba ganoush, humus, pita bread with olives and salad. It was an acceptable offering. The felafel, humus and baba ganoush are interesting versions of food but these does not resemble any authentic dishes from the middle eastern countries. Humus and baba ganoush could do with tahini and olive oil.

The most amazing tea and food ever had in Glasgow. You have extremely a lot of choices for having a nice tea, covering every style and wish (either energising/ strong/ boosting or calmness and smooth) ! Very relaxing place, love being there every time !!! The food is also amazing and you always feel full after.

This was my second visit to Tchai Ovna, I loved sitting outside with a blanket and taking in the peaceful atmosphere. The Morrocan platter was delicious, especially the stuffed vine leaves. It's nice to visit somewhere different away from the ordinary,

I've been coming here for years whenever I need to feel comforted, and it never disappoints - lovely food, a great atmosphere, my favourite tea ever (honey spice) and an eclectic mix of music. Well worth a visit if you're about and need to chill out.

After having spent and hour and the better part of £100 in Voltaire and Rousseau next door. We popped into this little bohemian gem of a place. Being a couple of eccentrics this place and it's chilled out atmosphere is right up our street. We had Darjeeling Oolong and Pu Erh for our first cup and for our second we had Yogi Yogi Chai Masala and Faerie's Blood. We didn't sample food on this trip because we had a table booked in the centre of town. However we will most definitely be returning and spending more time eating and drinking and buying books next door. A treasure of a place. Highly recommend.

On a cold Glasgow day this place was a slice of heaven. Extensive selection of teas, and a good selection of vegetarian food (not sampled on this trip) Its a place suited to my taste - a studenty bohemian decor and furnishing. If its posh your after - it might disappoint. Interesting that the crowd was mostly young, not on their mobile devices - but talking and interacting, or reading books. Most recommended to normal humans and i am looking forward to the next visit

Tea menu is really extensive, but the tea we ordered was nothing more than bog standard (way over brewed) loose Sencha Green tea. Decor is basic and resembles an old lady's house that's been abandoned for some time. Still, it was warm and relaxed which was nice. They don't really do food which would make you think the tea would be fantastic as it's all they really offer... sadly not. We waited almost 40 minutes for two pots of tea to arrive (it wasn't very busy) and when they did they did not taste as they should and one was actually undrinkable because it was so over brewed. Really over priced for what you get. Best thing about the place was the resident cat.

it's a good experience to come here. you can try different teas and snacks. the best thing about this place is the vibes u get here. so energetic and positive. highly recommended.

Visited on a Saturday afternoon. Although the street outside was dead, the tea house was full. There are too many tables there for the space. Two tables had to move so we could get to and fro our seats to make our order at the kitchen etc. There was little air flow here and my husband's nose was irritated by the atmosphere and didn't stop running whilst here. We ordered drinks and was impressed by the variety. We like that board games and books were available for customers. Prices are reasonable and we opted for a pot of tea each, but these are big pots, and we wished we shared. especially as a hot water refill was included in the price.

Gorgeous hidden gem of Glasgow! A trip to the city is no complete without a trip to tchai! Perfect place to grab a bite of vegan food and with a menu of 40+ teas, it gives you the excuse to visit through a life time to try every one!Fab chilled setting and staff, if service a bit slow. But hey ho! Still fab!

I've been here many times and love the atmosphere, selection of teas, and veggie food. Thai Ovna is an institution.

Tchai Ovna is a hidden gem in the west end area of Glasgow, a little bit off Gibson Street. It has a unique feel which is really hard to describe. As soon you enter the wee Otago Lane, you get this sort of retro atmosphere. It doesn't feel like you're in Glasgow anymore. When you enter Tchai Ovna, you feel like you entered a cosy and somewhat quirky home. A cat is sleeping on a comfortable sofa. As you walk further in, there is a sort of Arabian booth with people, sitting as snug as a bug in a rug, drinking spicy teas, and eating baklava. What's not to love about it? It is so original and authentic. The staff are lovely and they will take their time to guide you through their extensive tea list. My recommendation: have the yogi yoigi chai. It's their signature tea and it is wonderful.

80 tè ed infusi differenti, atmosfera di relax e quasi meditazione, giochi in scatola, dolci homemade tra cui scelte vegane ottime.. Il tutto in una combinazione di angoli privati, divani confortevoli, tavolini con sedie scompagnate e luci soffuse.La giusta meta per scappare da una giornata stressante, esami o lavoro. Tè ed infusi 3/5£ serviti con teiere e tazze particolari scelte dai proprietari.

Small bohemian style friendly place tucked away from the Glasgow bussle, Shisha was mediocre but with a bit of Middle East expertise we managed to produce a fresh head. This humble place is a some distance from town yet suitable for the student life in the immediate vicinty.