The Glasvegan in Glasgow City

What a bummer. Having done tons of research trying to find some vegan options for my trip, we’d been looking forward to breakfast at Glasvegan for months. I double checked the hours and both Facebook and Google stated they opened at 9am, Google even said the hours were confirmed by phone a few weeks prior. When we showed up, the place was closed & dark - no sign on the door, no post on their social media (and no website). Another traveller showed up around the same time and was also disappointed to see the dark restaurant. After looking into some news articles, it sounds like their inconsistent opening times was a blessing in disguise. Head chef up and quit, employee complains against owners, treatment and working conditions, and steadily declining food reviews. Good riddance I guess. They haven’t even responded to my inquires on their social media sites.

Not open. Indicated open online and on google. Very disappointing.

Said is open. It’s not on Friday at noon. WTH? Visiting from Toronto, very disappointing.

I had a unique experience at the Glasvegan restaurant. The waitresses were incredibly friendly and kind and did everything they could to make you feel comfortable

Good was ok, service was super slow.

Great wee place in St Enochs square a little cramped for seating inside. Shared two gluten free sandwiches on the menu out of potentially three gf options. Before ordering they warned us that because of the small kitchen that cross contamination was likely. Had the coronation chickpea sandwich and open pesto sandwich both really nice and filling. From what I understand all the items were home made even the pesto which was lovely. When busy you may need to wait a little longer for your orders to come out. We waited maybe 30mins because of the high demand of orders but was kindly gifted free soft drinks on the house.

Lovely warm welcome, great food & service. Almost converted my son to Vegan.

We've been in Glasgow a week and this is the best lunch we had all week! Try the Coronation chickpea wrap - absolutely delicious. Great people running the place and wish we could come here all the time!!!

We've been in Glasgow a week and this is the best lunch we had all week! Try the Coronation chickpea wrap - absolutely delicious. Great people running the place and wish we could come here all the time!!!

Small and cosy cafe - very attentive staff, nothing too much trouble. Delicious vegan breakfast, highly recommend 😋

I had a breakfast burrito, it was delicious, Freshly cooked and very reasonable cost. I will definitely go again.

We were visiting from Australian and both being vegan looking for a good spot for some plant-based food when we found this place. There was a bit of a wait on the food as I think they may have been understaffed the day we went, but once the food arrived it did not disappoint. We both ordered wraps which were substantial and delicious, we did not leave hungry. The staff were also very attentive and apologetic for the delay, offering us a hot drink on the house while we waited, and even taking our first drinks off the bill at the end.

absolutely fabulous vegan full scottish breakfast! we were there about 11am-ish on a tuesday so nice and quiet! the server was so lovely and the coffee and tea were lush. kept me full until dinner it was a huge portion!!

Food*** We got the breakfast wrap and the Schwarma wrap. Both were tasty and good! They come with a side salad and chips.p Atmosphere** Not very clean and not very quiet. It’s in a busy area though. Service*** Very nice staff and despite their card machine being stolen they were very nice and helpful. Price $$ Under 25 for two dinners

The Glasvegan Food*** We got the breakfast wrap and the Schwarma wrap. Both were tasty and good! They come with a side salad and chips.p Atmosphere** Not very clean and not very quiet. It’s in a busy area though. Service*** Very nice staff and despite their card machine being stolen they were very nice and helpful. Price $$ Under 25 for two dinners

Great tasting food. I would highly recommend.

Came here on a sunday for brunch and had a really tasty full scottish breakfast. I especially liked the vegan haggis. The staff were very friendly and accommodating of my friend who can't eat gluten. We arrived at about 11:30 and it wasn't too busy, we managed to get a table for 4 without reserving. The only downside of this place is that they don't have a toilet, you have to use one in the shopping centre across the street.

Just off the train and hungry. Gabrielle and the rest of the team were very welcoming. Fresh produce and great selection of vegan food. Thank you for such a nice time and your recommendations for visiting Glasgow :D

Was keen to try a vegan place in Glasgow but found the food a bit disappointing. Had the breakfast burrito. Staff was friendly.

Nice place. Staff really nice and good atmosphere. Used to come here often and make a point to visit when in glasgow because the breakfasts were amazing, however food quality seems to have gone downhill somewhat. Scottish breakfast missing haggis, black pudding and square sausage. Scrambled tofu and sausages were off the shelf from tesco. (Tofu co scrambled and richmond i think). No crepes / pancakes / milkshakes / cakes available like there used to be so menu was limited.

There is great vegan food, the staff was super nice and helpful, the sandwiches were very tasty.

Unfortunately, the menu seems to have changed from what it used to the be. The menu is pretty simplified now and the wrap I got was just ok. I wouldn’t try it again. Also there is no bathroom here so you have to go across the street to the mall on the third floor to use one.

Would definitely recommend! Great food and really lovely service. I had the Scottish breakfast it was on point! Thank you The Glasvegan !

So good! Also the girl with the blonde hair is cute x

Great food and cosy little place, staff good and attentive.

Had the full breakfast, breakfast burrito and two coffees. Service was lovely & attentive. Was a short wait for the food but it was very tasty. Would definitely return!

Really nice breakfast burrito! Nice and big portion packed with loads of good vegan stuff inside! Coffee was also very good, would come back!

Unfortunately half of the breakfast menu was unavailable (no sweet or savoury crepes, no smoothies). The only items available were the full breakfast (missing two items that were unavailable, no substitutions offered) or a roll with any of the available items or burrito with breakfast items. (Also full breakfast imo should include bacon, especially when missing other items anyway. Bacon was in the burrito already)

Honestly not the best. Nice that it’s fully vegan, but the food is plain lazy and basic. Most vegan breakfasts from non-vegan places are better, and I can definitely cook better myself. Spotted staff coming back from Tesco with the veggie haggis, which illustrates the issue. Wholesale is often cheaper than retail so you could offer better vfm too. Didn’t have square sausage or black pudding, yet didn’t offer to substitute in bacon or any other element of the breakfast instead, so I paid full price for 2 of the elements to be missing. Disappointing place to bring non-vegans, hope you can get more creative in the kitchen. If you’re going to be lazy about it, at least have all the ingredients in, and make it the best meal you could possibly make.

We waited 1 hour before someone came to get our order (some staff was too busy smoking outside the entrance), we waited a further hour before our food came and it was nothing special: raw carrots on a bagel (how did it take so long to make?!), the salad that came with was a basic salad from Tesco (we saw someone from the staff heading to Tesco opposite and came back with a bag of salad). Smoothies and Milkshakes were on the menu, but none of them were available. Don’t go.

We waited 1 hour before someone came to get our order (some staff was too busy smoking outside the entrance), we waited a further hour before our food came and it was nothing special: raw carrots on a bagel (how did it take so long to make?!), the salad that came with was a basic salad from Tesco (we saw someone from the staff heading to Tesco opposite and come back with a bag of salad). Smoothies and milkshakes were on the menu but none of them were available.

Despite it's punny name the food here was wholesome and a nice place to refuel in the heart of the city

Staff so super friendly. Food is amazing.

Such a lovely wee vegan cafe. Stopped here for a sandwich and hot-chocolate before my train home. Well made and yummy food! Can't wait for the launch of the new menu next weekend - I'll be back. 😍

Oh so friendly. Good value vegan breakfast.

A must visit for any vegans/veggies/flexis in Glasgow. One of the best breakfasts I've ever had! Really friendly service too. Absolutely recommend!

Nice vegan spot in Glasgow. I enjoyed it.

Really nice and friendly staff looking forward to seeing what the new menu brings recommend

Previously gave this full 5 stars, but sadly after two new owners it's really struggling - the food is still really nice, but a very limited menu now - I've been three times since it's changed hands and had to wait and average of 45mins + for a lunch order, a wrap with crisps the soup is never ready for lunch period, It's a shame, it really had a great reputation, but has struggled with the transition to a new team. The staff are very friendly and have kindly comped our drinks a couple of times to apologies for the wait - but I don't see us coming back in a rush. Coffee is still great btw, I hope things sort themselves out.

Low-key, funky with delicious food. Loved the celery root soup and open-face pesto and tomato sandwich on sourdough. Highly recommend!

I love that I can go somewhere and not have to scan the menu for (Ve) or (Vg) as its all vegan. Would definitely come back again. Cozy & quiet atmosphere for breakfast and yummy food. I had a breakfast bap with an oat capaccino for 6.50 pound.

I hate to put a negative review for this cafe as I want people to eat vegan food. The ambience is lovely but the food is bad. My daughter had a burger which was grey, tasteless and horrible texture. Accompanied by half a plate of tortilla chips. I had the gangsta granny haggis sandwich on sourdough bread. The sourdough had nothing resembling sourdough bread - just white bread. the haggis was flavourless despite caramelised onions and apple. Again another half plate of tortilla chips and a sad salad. The food tasted like the most cheap products they could get . No flavour. If you want great vegan food and are anywhere in Perth -Rascals, George street is brilliant !!!

They have Haggis nachos and they are pretty amazing .

We had a soup of the day (hearty) and a Gangster Granny sandwich. Both delicious. Soup had veggies and pearl barley. The sandwich, haggis, caramelised onion, sliced apples, and lettuce. All vegan. Definitely going back before we leave Glasgow. Lovely staff.

Lovely staff, good menu, quick service, didn't feel like we were in the centre of Glasgow ..a lovely place to escape for an hour.

Nice place with vegan street food. I loved the names in the menu as well 😅 I had a wrap with apple and vegan haggis (felt like buckwheat), it was delicious! Staff was very friendly and nice, suggested very good food options. The place is quite small, so I give it 4 stars for the atmosphere.

Just had the most delicious 3 course vegan steak dinner oh and the chocolate tart ...yum ! as a non vegan I would say to all you guys doing Veganuary give this place a try , i hear that a Valentine special event could be happening head on over and fall in love with some great food x

Gone down hill since my last visit. Shame really.

I see here quit a lot of good reviews but the pasta with cheese I ordered, was completely taste less. Had to add tomato catchup, salt and paper by myself. It looks like it was microwaved. Maybe I just had a wrong dish

The Glasvegan is a must visit for all veggies & vegans. Other than the perfect name, the food is always really satisfying. Although it has changed hands, the new owners are carrying on its legacy. The menu has shrunk a bit, but all the favourites are still there. My favourite thing to order is the haggis nachos, & maybe a cake for afters. I would recommend a brunch or lunch here, & if you're in the city centre area you can order delivery through VeganWheels.

Amazing food, so much choice. Would definitely recommend the crepes & full vegan breakfast. New management but still the same great food.

Great location great food lovely staff

Lovely wee place - cute and cosy. The food was amazing, the staff were so chilled and helpful. Quiet when we arrived but filled up really quickly at lunchtime. It was so lovely to hear all the chatter and actually have food to choose from rather than a token two or three rubbish dishes to pick from. I had the haggis and cheese focaccia and partner had a kebab style focaccia. Reasonably priced and thoroughly enjoyed first time there, I will definitely be returning

Is this the best Vegan place in Glasgow? It's certainly one of my favourites, the cakes are really good, as is the service and the coffee.

I visited Glasvegan 3 times during my two weeks in Glasgow. I am not a vegan or vegetarian so I was a wee bit skeptical. The food I am happy to report was delicious, including the full Scottish breakfast. I also loved the coffee, location, and the welcoming and fun staff. My traveling companion and I met Tyler, the owner, in Stirling a few weeks earlier. He was behind the bar at a pub and made us feel cared for and welcomed. I can’t say that I’ve had better vegan food anyway else.

Lovely vegan café ideál for brunch. We enjoyed a cup of good coffee with vegan kebab and savory pancakes. The staff is friendly and attentive.

Very very pleasant people and a great atmosphere

A small but cosy vegan cafe with a fantastic breakfast menu. The crepes are great, and there's a good selection of smoothies. Staff are really friendly and helpful, too.

anywhere that charges you 7 pounds for a smoothie is evil.

The staff were friendly, the place is small but warm and cosy, the food was fantastic and I'd recommend it to any vegan popping past st Enoch Square. It's a lovely little place that should be supported.

Great spot in the heart of Glasgow, fantastic food and coffee, the service is fantastic and the atmosphere is really cozy. The music choice was spot on. We had a warp and a vegan Mac and cheese with bacon and a flat white. Everything was delicious and we didn’t have to wait long! Really friendly guys working there! Definitely recommend this cafe for vegans living or visiting Glasgow!

Delicious food, friendly service, charming atmosphere.

The tiny wee cafe looked super busy around midday so we came back when it was quieter for a spot of late lunch. Really glad we did, as both the food and the service were just what we were after. We were made to feel *so* welcome - thank you Jordan! Loved the name of the wraps almost as much as the fillings (Houmoucide and Gangsta Granny - brilliant!). Somehow managed to sample three of the cake options (don’t judge me!) and they were all delicious even the GF one! Will definitely be back next time I’m in Glasgow to try the Mac’n’Cheese…

Cozy and friendly little spot at walk distance from the station. Had a little coffee break before my train back and I had a lovely time! Their treat was one of the best things I have ever eaten. Strongly recommended! And always glad to support little independent businesses rather than chains. 💚

Chose chick-un burger and soup. Food excellent. Venue fairly small but good menu choice. Good choice of breads and staff friendly.

Lovely restaurant, brilliant food, wonderful staff! Just all round fantastic really, definitely will visit again next time I'm in Glasgow

I have had the best vegan breakfast I have ever had at Glasvegan! The wholesome flavours were amazing! I have been a vegetarian since the eighties so I have been to a lot of vegetarian/vegan food eateries in my time!!

Best vegetarian full cooked breakfast I've ever had. Square sausage, black pudding and haggis to die for. Lovely staff.

The mac and cheese was delicious. There are no toilet facilities in location. So you have to go across street to mall to even wash your hands. But everything else was great.

Went in for the full breakfast, stayed for the music & a great chat with the staff. Love this place.

Cute little gem tucked away in the heart of Glasgow. Delicious food, incredible hot chocolate (definitely order one). Special shout-out to Jordan who both times we went was entirely run off his feet and understaffed and still displaying such professionalism and kindness.

Such nice food and drink! Lovely staff too... Recommend

Very small inside so difficult to get a seat and if the punters are loud even sitting outside is not a relaxing experience. The food was nice enough but lukewarm. Sadly for me, it was overpriced and as a vegan (painful to say as I want to support local businesses) I should just have gone to Greggs here food is at least hot and you can sit and eat it indoors, plenty of venues to do this in the city centre.

This was my third visit to Glasvegan and we specifically went today because of previous visits knowing how good the food was. I have many and varied allergies and it’s great when I find a place that can cater to all of these. Today, the poor guy was run off his feet through staff absences so we did have to wait a fair while for our food. However, despite that wait the food was delicious as ever. Also the coffee was really, really nice! The last time I was here I was actually looking for porridge for breakfast which they didn’t do so I didn’t actually stay. However, once I’d left, the guy I’d spoken to came running out to tell me he’d remembered another vegan place that would probably do porridge for me. How helpful was that? Only in Glasgow would someone be that helpful! So, all in all I’d recommend this place to anyone. I’ll be back the next time I get to visit Glasgow!

Great place, food was amazing, boys were cute 😏 loved Scottish fry up 😍

Really nice staff, really good food.

Superb Vegan Scottish Breakfast, great service and music that sets you up for the day 😀

Very relaxed atmosphere, nothing was a bother to the staff and the food was excellent

Came in for some food but unfortunately it was so popular they were all out for the day (just an excuse to come back to try it) so I had a really nice oat milk latte and brownie that tasted just like kellogs coco pops in a soft brownie, well nice. The lad who took my order as well was a really funny lad who was really friendly and I love that they serve all their coffees in different mugs which gives it a comfy feel. Will definitely come back to try the food one day.

such a cute little cafe in the heart of glasgow! i came here for the first time the other week and got the vegan breakfast, which was amazing. it came with haggis, black pudding, and sausages which were great to try as a vegan. the service was great though the music was a bit loud and consisted of covers that kind of ruined the vibe. nonetheless the food was great and id definitely visit again!

Not good at all tbh. Wouldn’t go back. Incredibly disorganised and food wasn’t good. Lots to improve.

Tiny wee place with so much personality. The food is absolutely delicious (Mac and Cheez to die for) and the staff are absolute gems. Great location and brilliant for a quick coffee and cake stop. 🎂

I wouldn’t recommend this restaurant. The food comes cold. And it’s not nice at all. Great customer service. They need to invest into a pop chef.

Everything here is vegan, and even if that's not the kind eh food a usually eat, this was grand. Took the haggis wrap. The milkshakes look amazing, I'll try that next time! Will definitely come back!

Amazing place, stunning food and coffee. Right next st enoch station too. Outside seating available. Lovely staff, great vibes

I’ve been a vegan for 10 years and this was the worst vegan food I’ve ever had. A small, dry, cold, bland breakfast for 12£ with a long waiting time because there was one guy serving everyone. I don’t understand the good reviews. I wouldn’t recommend this place to my worst enemy.

We found this place via Google and it didn't disapoint, really tasty food and staff were wonderful, we even had sandwiches to take away for later, was worth the money.

Excellent vegan food, pleasant staff, adorable ambiance, would definitely recommend! Also, fantastic music taste!

I don't normally give negative reviews - but I went for lunch with high hopes for this place. This is what I sent them after a terrible meal. My response from them...absolutely nothing - clearly don't care about customers "I rarely complain about food but felt I really should draw attention to the shocking meal I had today. I had heard a lot about Glasvegan and have visited most other vegan places in Glasgow so was glad to have a chance to grab lunch there today. I initially ordered a hot dog only to be told some time afterwards that there was no hotdogs (place was very quiet so not clear why it took so long). I then ordered a burger with a "chicken patty". What I got was a cheap stale roll with six chicken nuggets inside, some pickle and three pieces of pineapple. It broke up when I tried to lift it as it was so dry - there was certainly no award winning food on offer today. When I asked where the toilets were was told by the waitress - anxious to get back to talking to her pal - "over there in the shopping centre". No specific directions - which was surprising for a cafe with no loos. When she wiped my table she wiped around a dirty tissue which she left on the table. Honestly the whole experience was decidedly underwhelming. If I'd been served that meal as a MacDonalds Happy Meal I would have been disappointed but at £13 a burger its fair to expect both the service and the food to be a bit better. Not sure if this was just an off day - but I guess I'll never know as I certainly won't be back

Nice location and atmosphere and caring service. But we may have hit a bad day because their stock was low for many items (Tesco is across the street..) full Scottish breakfast not available and the presentation of the dishes could have been improved. See photo. Probably just a bad day… No bathroom available on the premises.

A lovely independent gem in central Glasgow. Delicious food and a great atmosphere :)

Amazing service, amazing food! Love it.

Had a fantastic full Scottish breakfast here with a coffee and sticky toffee pudding (for the road). Very impressed with the flavour and quality of everything on the plate. Also pretty good value for money. Recommend that vegans and non-vegans alike should try this awesome food! The staff are friendly, welcoming and attentive. Will definitely be back when I’m in Glasgow again.

Fantastic spot for a nice vegan breakfast. Cannot recommend it enough!

Delicious GF breakfast as always. Definitely recommend.

FOH Staff member upstairs was working solo and needed help. An additional staff member working upstairs would be better. Crepe was covered in too much sugar syrup with no cream on top, bacon and crepe tough and hard to eat. Felt very expensive for what it is. Pancakes previously were better and felt more worth it for what you pay. I had to buy breakfast over at Tesco's afterwards. Long wait on food also. FOH member very friendly and accommodating.

Oh my goodness, this was an INCREDIBLE little cafe/restaurant - my boyfriend who isn't actually vegan had something to eat & couldn't compliment it enough! Will definitely be returning, there's so many options for you to pick from & the staff were so friendly.

Staff were friendly and nice. Food was a mushy, messy disgrace. Flavourless wet chicken burger, gloopy disgusting cheese (cold cheese sauce) sandwich. Hate to leave a negative review but this really sucked.

The manager and the especially the chef are really nice people. Which made the food even better. Delicious!

Amazing food and great friendly service.