The Balcony Cafe in Glasgow City

Liam and the gang did a great job catering for my birthday party. Food was amazing and the attention to detail made it all really special. Would 100% recommend

This is one of Glasgow’s hidden gems - well off the beaten path, this cafe does the best shakshuka in Glasgow. The menu changes every month but the quality is always terrific. Most recently I had a Spanish shakshuka with chorizo and black pudding which was excellent, and the ambience of the climbing centre is unique. Definitely recommend if you’re looking for your next brunch spot!

Liam was our chef at the CIC on the northside of Ben Nevis. This is a mountaineering hut used to access the north face. The Scottish Dry Tooling club have an annual climbing meet. The weather was wild, great company. But to but to the CIC was a highlight of the day. The food was amazing.

Liam's food is incredible - inventive, satisfying and endlessly interesting, and of course bursting with flavour. The best veggie food I've eaten in ages, and the meat dishes looked equally as good. Liam catered the SDTC winter hut meet, and his food is perfectly tailored to pick you up and restore your spirits after a hard day - a real hug on a plate. Liam's passion for food really shines through, and I can't wait to eat his cooking again.

Amazing quality food hidden in the Glasgow Climbing Centre. After 5 days of enjoying the Flavor Bomb Kitchen during the climbing meet at CIC hut, I will really miss it. Top notch menu from start to finish. Just beware that spicy options are often very spicy. I especially enjoyed the deserts!

Just been at an event where Liam was catering and he absolutely smashed it! So creative with ingredients and flavour combos. Flavour bomb soups are the best!

We've eaten here a lot recently and we are both really impressed by the quality of the food. On a recent visit we had quesadillas, and they were really great, even the salad was amazing. The vicbe is casual and relaxed, you don't go there for the decor which is fine but not fancy. The food is what it's all about. Really fresh ingredients, good quality food, made with love and care. We go after a climb, but you don't need to be a climber to eat there. Anyone can pop in for food, so you should give it a try.

Always excellent! Innovative food and exceptionally good value.The Moqueca Shakshuka is particularly good.If you like good food and climbing this is the place to go in Glasgow. Actually, if you just like good food I would highly recommend a visit as it is open to all.

Booked our 10 year olds birthday party at the climbing centre and then the flavour bomb cafe for food after ! Food was excellent , staff couldn’t do enough for you and the boys loved it !

Flavour bomb for sure - wasabi and pea soup was heartily warming and the generous portion of sourdough topped with broad beans was full of different flavours - great friendly service and value, proper tasty food 👍🏻

Have attended the pop ups and popped in for lunch in a number of occasions. Got speaking to the chef Liam and asked whether they would do external catering for our sons first birthday. We arranged a price and a range of options and it was well organised abs communicated. I particularly liked the food cards to put next to each item. Most importantly the food was exceptional and had the variety we required for the kids and the adults.

Ate at the cafe whilst doing some climbing and cannot fault it. As it's situated in an indoor climbing centre inside an old church space is limited therefore don't expect the largest menu selection, but the food on offer is excellent. I had the haggis nachos and it was filling. I found the staff to be friendly and helpful, you also have great views across the climbing walls if you're interested in climbing.

Been here more times than I can remember. Food is always interesting and homemade. Brunch dishes are filling yet full of flavour. Really looking forward to coming along to one of the tasting menu events they do. Great job team

Amazing food, lots of passion and thought has gone into it. Super fresh and inventive ingredients. And very lovely and friendly staff :) can't want to go back and eat there again!

Really great food, spended 4 days in hut and Liam was cooking excellent food everyday. Eated much as i can and littlebit more :'D Highly recommended visit, and if you have any kind of needs for great chef, hite liam he can cook plenty os food for hungry athleyes, ge can make fancy tasting menu. Also liam is really great person!

What a place!! Definitely be recommending and revisiting! Super tasty food, full of flavour! Left me feeling full of energy. Amazing service

Absolutely amazing food provided for the Scottish drytooling club winter meet, a constant stream of tasty freshly made snacks between meals and really high quality hearty food for main meals. Will definitely be visiting the cafe having got a taste of the food!

What a gem! Amazing, tasty, flavourful food. Something for everyone. It's all good! Needs to start expanding to every city!

Such good wholesome food!! Will definitely visit again, good value, taste there needs to be more flavour bomb kitchens around town!

Easily my go to place when looking for something to eat in Glasgow. The staff are so friendly and the atmosphere with the great view makes this Glasgow best kept secret. The breakfast stacks which change every month are my favourite with a great selection of all coffees. Keep your eyes peeled for the pop up events which they run every month doing a 5 course tasting menu it usually sells out fast but is not to be missed. Spread the word folks

Can’t believe I’ve only just tried this place! Loved the haggis nachos and the burger was one of the best I’ve tasted. Will definitely be back to try the rest of the menu

Legit, man. Experience is in the name of the place. Great food. But, even better service. Liam is an absolute gent. I go for the food, and stay for the service. Highly recommend.

The food here is incredible! I got lunch provided while taking part in the Ice Climbing competition and the Dr Pepper Teriyaki pulled pork in brioche bun I had was the most delicious thing I’ve eaten in ages! Very reasonable price for excellent food, staff are cool too.

Wonderful food with a constantly changing menu and amazingly creative, flavourful dishes. Really unique setting overlooking the GCC climbing wall to one side and the glas stained windows of the church building to the other side make this a truly unique venue. Everyone at Flavour...

The food that's on offer is absolutely class.... fresh and so tasty and plenty of it. Healthy and clean. The staff are so friendly and the menu is all ways on point with a great variety. There coffee will make you climb 8A it's that...

Every time my friend and I go climbing at the weekend we always end up in the cafe. Usually not through choice though. Picture this, you are 3/4 the way up the wall and this amazing out of this world smell just hits you. Before...

Amazing new lunch menu for March. The soup special is mind-blowingly tasty & you will fight over who gets to finish the coleslaw. Some of the best (& best value) cooking skills this side of the Mississippi

Scrummy vegan food, what a complete hidden gem! If your on the look out for a healthy tasty lunch, look no further. The flavours 😍

Great food in a great location inside the Glasgow Climbing Centre. A constantly changing range of sandwiches, brunches and meals.

Awesome food, cooked fresh with top quality ingredients. Unless you are a climbing enthusiast you might not be aware of this hidden gem as it’s upstairs in the Glasgow Climbing Centre but it’s well worth a visit. Photos speak for themselves.

Unbelievably tasty meals, would recommend to anyone. Even if you aren't a climber, it's a great spot to socialise over a coffee, but you would be mad to not order something from the menu.

Went for brunch and it was amazing. Portions are huge, coffee is excellent and loads of veggie and vegan options. The menu changes regularly so we cannot wait to go back.

A hidden gem for Brunch in Glasgow, don’t bother with the long lines at other brunch spots in Glasgow, get yourself down here for a munch.

We had a fantastic night....one we will long remember 😀The food was exceptional and and we’ve not stopped talking about it. Some superb flavour combinations which I would never have thought of & they all worked. The staff were knowledgeable, helpful and attentive, a relaxed...

Liam has Flavor bombs that AMAZED us!! Spicy chicken salad, pork cheek pizza, pork quesadilla >> everyone loved it!!

So unusual as it’s in a climbing wall but the standard of food was excellent with excellent service. Limited choice but made to perfection.

After reading such great reviews i was very excided to head in for a spot of lunch and convinced my pal to come too... It was really unusual to head up the spiral stairs to the restaurant . It was cool... then I asked the...

Visiting twice a year we are consistently impressed with the quality of the food and service and they’re still producing awesome food!

Encontramos el Proyecto Flavabomb por accidente (mientras subía al gimnasio) y nos encantó nuestra velada allí. El ambiente es informal y agradable, el personal es encantador y la comida era muy buena. Se le informa del ingrediente general para que pueda elegir sus bebidas (todo es BYOB), pero no cómo se preparan, por lo que hay una gran sorpresa cuando finalmente vea el menú. En resumen, tuvimos una gran noche de música (puedes elegir algunas canciones para poner en la lista de reproducción para que todos tengan algo que les guste), conversación y comida. Recomiendo encarecidamente si puedes conseguir una reserva!

Llegué un poco temprano para este evento, pero todos fueron muy amables e inmediatamente nos hicieron sentir bienvenidos. Había telefoneado un par de días antes para cambiar una de nuestras comidas a la opción vegetariana y tenían razón.La comida fue deliciosa, lo más destacado fue "jamón y huevos de la abuela", el equipo logró ser muy eficiente y al mismo tiempo mantener un ambiente realmente relajado.Me encantó que esto fuera algo diferente en Glasgow y volveré.

Visité el Café unas cuantas veces y otras visitas a sus eventos Pop-up. El lugar ha sido excelente cada vez. Personal atento, comida fantástica y un gran ambiente. No lo puedo recomendar lo suficiente, especialmente por el precio razonable. Estoy deseando que aparezcan más ventanas emergentes.

A great way to finish a session on the wall this last visit the lentil veggie soup late afternoon kept me full throughout the evening. Just the right amount of spice stuck to your ribs winter sustenance. The prior visit was soup and sandwich and it was equally fabulous. Keep up the great offerings!

Heard it was good so just had to get there........... it was even better than expected!! Great food. Great service. Great night out.

I had a fabulous 5 course taster menu at the pop up restaurant by the Flavabomb project on the 30th November. The Carnivore menu was super with fantastic presentation and crackin flavours. I would definitely recommend anyone interested in great food to get involved. The BYOB was an excellent idea and made the evening more affordable and accessible. Well done to Liam and his staff at hosting a great evening with superb service.

Had so many lovely meals here over the last several years & I have never been disappointed. Additionally, all of the members of staff are really great.

The Balcony Cafe did a fantastic job at the Glasgow Climbing Centre Pitch Black competition providing very tasty and nutritious food for all competitors. There were great options for vegetarians and vegans as well and a very wide range of dishes on offer. Highly recommend a visit!

We visited in September for the pop up restaurant and words can not describe how good the food was. 5 amazing, delicious courses, BYOB and great service.

Tucked away up a spiral staircase within Glasgow Climbing Centre you’ll find this cafe that is much more than a cafe! What a super choice of food for such a small space. There are a number of very specialist paninis with every filling you can imagine and unique names to match but that’s not all, the ever changing menu has a fabulous choice of meals from noodle dishes, quesadillas, nachos, all homemade and delicious! Tasty soup is made freshly and varies every day as do the special coleslaws! The Balcony Cafe’s friendly staff cater for everyone, it’s a perfect place for vegans, vegetarians or meat eaters with their varied menu. If you’re just looking for a quick coffee and a cake then look no further too, the cakes are to die for, especially the Curly Wurly cake and are the perfect accompaniment to the massive selection of teas and coffees.

I enjoyed a tasty lunch as a vegetarian I find it really difficult to hard to get away from the same boring choices. The menu had lots of variation and fresh baking was available. Not great if you are not good with heights as it is a spiral staircase up to the cafe, with a view of people on the climbing wall. Good value and great for quick bite to eat.

I had lunch here last week, during the week. My sister has moved into the area & I used TripAdvisor to see nearby cafes. I chose here, because it looked a bit quirky. Glad I did!

We attended the Flavabomb tasting menu evening @ the Balcony on Saturday August 18th. From start to finish it was a wonderful night out. A warm welcome kicked off the evening, byob was well facilitated and the staff very friendly and knowledgeable. As for the food, it was delish, creative, inspirational, original and abundant. We devoured every one of the well thought out and flavour filled courses. The fun part was each of us choosing some songs to provide the soundtrack of the evening. The music could have been a little louder but it is difficult to strike a balance and get it just right. We are currently finalising numbers to book for the next event in September. Something different, try it, you won't be disappointed.

We had a superb night at the five course tasting menu evening on the 18th of August.

I come here all the time for coffee - which is the best in the area - and their tasty soups, sandwiches and main meals - including options for vegan / veggie / g/free etc..

My husband and I attended a pop-up Flavabomb Project Kitchen night and were blown away. The food was of the same or better quality in terms of both taste and presentation as in fine dining restaurants I have been to, but for a fraction of the price. I was especially impressed as a vegetarian - I am usually disappointed by the poor and boring selection and the quality of vegetarian food when eating out, but the vegetarian food here was some of the best I have ever eaten.

I came here with my family and partner to celebrate graduating university and can not recommend it enough, the food has been fantastic every time. We had a mix of dietary requirements, vegetarian, no onions and I am coeliac. Being coeliac can make going out for dinner nerve wracking and hard work, however here I was made to feel very comfortable and not awkward at all. I was given a separate menu with all the gluten free options highlighted and also told if those weren't what I wanted other things could be prepared. Myself and my gran asked for something slightly different from the menu to suit our requirements and we were not made to feel difficult at all, the chef was funny and super helpful with it all. I opted to have cheesy nachos to start and the kerfalafel sandwich with cheese instead of falafel. The sandwiches all came with beautiful homemade slaw and salad. All the food is fresh and homemade, it is delicious, you can tell the chef really enjoys making the food. The service is fantastic and friendly, all the staff made us feel welcome. We went for a climb after dinner while my parents watched from the balcony. I look forward to coming back again.

Had a lovely dinner at the Balcony Cafe last Saturday as part of their one off pop ups. My friends and I had a cracking 5 course dinner (plus amouse bouche and coffees) and left stuffed but dying to try the food again. These nights fill up fast but if you spot it I couldn't recommend it enough.

The cafe do two things great. First, if you want some dinner before or after climbing, they do excellent meals.

Visits the pop up restaurant with my partner after visiting with friends in December. Each course was superb and Liam made adjustments no problem for allergies and tastes etc.

Attended the Flavabomb pop-up project on Sat night at the Balcony Cafe with a few friends and was as delighted with the food and ambiance as the first pop up that we attended last year.

Cafe situated up spiral staircase inside converted church, with great views of some pretty challenging climbs. Lots of choice for vegetarians, vegans and not just the “usual” offerings but interesting, novel concoctions which have clearly not just been taken out of a packet - inventive, tasty, fresh and healthy.

Found this café opposite the hotel we were staying at. Situated in the Glasgow Climbing Centre up the spiral staircase. We went for breakfast. Great food, great value, great service with a view of the climbing walls.

Wow, never expected this, I was at the Glasgow Climbing Centre with family and friends when we discovered this amazing wee cafe on the mezzanine floor, the panini and soup combi represents fantastic value for money, I opted for the Italian panini which was made up with Nduja sausage, honey shaved ham, balsamic roasted pepper and onion with basil mayonnaise and it was absolutely delicious and perfectly accompanied by a cup of tomato,herb and chunky vegetable soup, all this awesome flavour for a mere £6.45

Up a spiral staircase to a cafe with very decent food (dependable menu, good variety/choice, all prepared with care). Reasonably priced for what you get. Friendly staff.

This cafe is making amazing food and is set up a spiral staircase, popes in for lunch with the wife after looking for a soup and sandwich establishment and the quality of the food was brilliant, nice bespoke cakes to boot if you are feeling hungry after the generous portion of main meal.

Decent, freshly prepared food in an unusual place. Mainly snacks, like soup and sandwiches, or cake. Substantial portions, friendly staff.

Found this little gem in a climb centre in a converted church. To reach the cafe you climb a spiral staircase. Initially Because of a small queue I just saw the sandwiches and cakes and was hoping for something more substantial for our evening meal. We nearly left and what a mistake that would have been. There were four great options of main meals on a small menu as well as soup. I ordered noodles with ginger, chilli, vegetables and chicken. He ordered black bean and lentil salad with guacamole, sour cream and cheese. We shared and they were both delicious. The two staff were cheery, helpful and just great at their jobs. We enjoyed our food while watching all levels of climbers scale the different routes up the walls. Great food and atmosphere.

We discovered the wonderful Balcony Café on a recent trip to Glasgow. We both had the excellent vegetarian jambalaya: good sized portions, extremely tasty, freshly cooked to order, and very reasonably priced. The staff were very pleasant and friendly, and the service was excellent . There’s a nice casual atmosphere and it’s enjoyable to watch the climbers whilst eating and waiting for food. I would definitely eat here again and would certainly recommend it to friends and family. My only concern would be that the Balcony, which is situated at the top of an old church, over looking the climbing walls, is accessed by a fairly steep spiral staircase which may not be appropriate for disabled diners. However, to be honest, I didn’t check if there was also lift access.

Today. a friend and I were looking to go for a healthy lunch. I did the usual Google search and a list of Glasgow places came up. I looked at the reviews and even though I haven't climbed anywhere for 42 years, decided to give it a try!

Absolute wee gem of cafe, I've been eating here a while now, usually when I've been climbing, but recently I've just been going for the nosh alone. veggie haggis nachos, wow 10/10. Staff are lovely too, and very fair prices. 🙂⛰☯️

Lunch and coffee easily around £5. But I ain't talking meal deal standards here. I'm talking generously filled toasted paninis with unique (and classic) combinations, salad, soups, main meals and Glasgow's own Tapa coffee. Every time I go there's something new to try.

This place continues to serve up fresh, delicious food with super-friendly staff and a nothing's-too-much-trouble attitude. Been going regularly for 9 months and they still manage to surprise with creative flavour combinations. Compares very favourably with the cafe in a certain Edinburgh venue 😝!!

I am a regular visitor to the climbing centre. One thing I love, is getting a good scran after my climb. I have eaten at the cafe loads. There is always great choice and the menu changes on a regular basis. The food is really well priced and the Liam and the team will make you feel really welcome. Would recommend it to anyone.

One word....SUPERB sums up my time in here.

The Balcony Cafe esta situado en un rocodromo, lo que lo convierte en un lugar muy especial para tomar un cafe o comer, aunque uno no practique la escalada!

La comida muy buena con un altísimo estandar del servicio y además en un ambiente super agradable. Se lo recomendaría a mis amigos!

My family and I climb regularly at GCC and so we often find ourselves in the balcony cafe for either lunch or snacks and drinks. I can't praise it highly enough. Liam and his hardworking staff are friendly and helpful and the food is amazing. The sandwich menu changes every few months and always features an interesting and varied choice. Vegetarians are well catered for too; my current favourite is the Señor Daffy which has duck egg mayonnaise with grilled paprika courgette and salad but there have been many delicious combinations on offer in previous menus. The menu also offers hot meals and snacks including nachos with the option of haggis or veggie haggis. Nothing is too much trouble for the staff and you're always greeted with a friendly smile and great chat!

As ever, brilliant food and attentive service from staff. My partner and I love coming here - close to home, nice menu, lovely people. Keep up the good work :)

I went here with a friend for the first time last week and whilst the café is quite basic looking the food is absolutely outstanding. They had two vegan options that night which was great for me and I went for the haggis falafel panini which was great! It's set just overlooking the climbing wall which makes great inspiration with you meal :). Staff were great and very attentive. Wide selection of teas available too.

Really enjoy watching the climbing from the Balcony café while enjoying their fab food. The menu is full of interesting choices and surprisingly good for veggies. Extra points as they allow well behaved dogs into the café.

Found this cafe on trip advisor and thought I'd pop in for some food. Really unusual setting, it's on a balcony overlooking climbing walls inside a church... never seen anything like it before. Food and coffees were good.

I almost don't want everyone to know how great this cafe is in case it gets too busy but that's not really in the spirit of things. I eat lunch here most Saturday's. The menu is small but varied & the hot food is delicious. Staff can't do enough for you - one week I had managed to pick up an old menu & even though the dish I I wanted wasn't on the menu that weekend (Nasi Goreng) they made it for me anyway! Beat that. Excellent smoothies, coffees and cakes too.

I love The balcony cafe, you couldn't get nicer staff, nicer food and you have a climbing wall less than 10 foot away.

Having recently gotten into climbing I've popped up to the cafe a few times to grab some food.

Fresh ingredients, friendly staff, flippin tasty grub. Ever changing and exciting menu with some sterling classics and regular numbers. Tapa coffee to top it off!

Foods top notch plenty chicken in my sandwich , brill value , wish I could climb lol, but I will be back excellent coffee also

You just will not believe how good this little cafe is at the top of the Glasgow climbing centre. Food is really amazing and the prices are really good. Like the others before me I had to try the famous haggis nachos.......Huuuummmmmm. I had the Stornaway black pudding and fennel salad which was full of flavour. Some really different sandwiches on the menu. Will need to come back to try more. Only downside is the place can be a bit mental when its busy and can be difficult to get a table.

It's surprising to find such a good cafe at a climbing centre. The heated rolls are quality and they're quick on service. Good price too 👌🏽 good for a casual lunch

Been here a couple times now, while visiting Glasgow. Outstanding location/setting, friendly staff and very tasty food. Attentive too - partner and I are waiting (quite happily) for our order, and are served a complimentary bowl of haggis nachos, as way of apology for our wait - which we honestly didn't even mind/notice!

Además de cafeteria es una excelente opcion para almorzar, hay diversa cantidad de sandwiches y preparados

I have visited the balcony many times as I am a keen climber and hence my main port of call for a bite to eat is the balcony. Food is fresh and always tastes great. Ever changing menu which keeps me on my toes.#

Liam has the ability to make incredibly good food with litle resources. Placed upstairs in the church, used as a climbing wall, food is very nice and cheap. Fresh and good quality ingredientes. Awesome sandwiches and fantastic coffee and cake. Must go!

Popped in to try it out based on TA reviews and wasn't disappointed The food was delicious, freshly prepared by obviously talented staff and it was great value for money. It might seem odd to go to a cafe in a climbing centre but we cannot recommend it highly enough, you can always watch the climbers while you eat! We will return hopefully very soon.

Every Sunday I come here for a long climb, and during my break I get a coffee that tastes like life itself. I get one of their many interesting sandwiches (on that note, the best vegetarian sandwiches are done here, nowhere else ~ just here), and finish it all off with a done-just-right brownie.

An absolute gem. As part of the climbing centre you'd expect refreshments and sandwiches but wow, what a selection of both snack food and main meals and the quality of the food is outstanding. The slow cooked cheek was a particular favourite. The staff are friendly and many different tastes are catered for. And the price??? Very very reasonable. Will be going again as soon as possible!!!

I have spent two lovely hours sat in the Balcony Cafe while waiting for my son. Coffee was great and reasonably priced. The food was really nice , the chef made me a mackerel salad ( trying not to eat bread ) and it was delicious . Kids sandwiches were exactly as expected. The staff were really nice. Thanks guys

Delicious and beautifully presented pheasant dish at lunch for a friend's birthday. Lovely flavours (especially the morcilla) worthy of a very good restaurant. Also lots of interesting sandwiches and the cakes were fab and I am not very sweet toothed. I plan to be back soon.

Have been to this cafe on many occasions and it has never let me down. Very cheap and the unique setting along with good food is a winner in my books. I have had a fair few meals in here and am always impressed in the ever changing menu. I see someone was not impressed with a 1 star review. Don't know what happened with that one but i love the fact the food is amazing and the setting is an old church. Will return....pretty soon

Sorry to burst your bubble but this cafe is nothing like it is advertised, run down, poor selection, very misleading

Amazing place for food or a coffee, The food is seasonal and always fresh. Best of all it is served by charismatic staff who show great passion in their work. Favourite place in Glasgow!

Cheap, tasty and excellent value. Don't let the surroundings put you off this is first class food at great prices served with a smile.