The Wild Olive Tree in Glasgow City

Seguimos el consejo de uno de nuestro grupo y llamamos para el almuerzo. Realmente no sabíamos qué esperar, a veces las mejores experiencias vienen de eso, ¿no? La zona de café de la iglesia está muy bien establecido, un montón de mesas, pero nada demasiado cerca. Fuimos guiados a una mesa para tres, una jarra de agua y vasos aparecieron inmediatamente. El camarero era amable y eficiente, la sopa y el pan de masa madre estaba fuera de este mundo! Calabaza de mantequilla, coliflor y garbanzo, era casi un guiso, era tan espeso y totalmente delicioso, el pan increíblemente fresco y mantequilla era el acompañamiento perfecto. Charlamos con uno de los voluntarios que explicó que era un café sin fines de lucro, todo se puso de nuevo en la iglesia y el proyecto comunitario. Sin duda volveremos. Muy recomendable.

Délicieuses soupes maison accompagnées de scone mais aussi desserts maison variés à déguster avec thé ou cafe Accueil chaleureux et bienveillant.

Puedes disfrutar de la mejor sopa en un pequeño restaurante dentro de una iglesia. Todos los ingredientes son frescos y las panaderías son deliciosas. Si llegas después de las 12 : 30 debes esperar mucho tiempo para encontrar una mesa, pero realmente vale la pena. El gerente dijo que al final del día todas las sobras se repartirán entre las personas sin hogar y pobres como una organización benéfica.

Pasé muchas veces y me perdí esta joya escondida. Mi primo que cena aquí con frecuencia invitó a dos de nosotros que nunca habíamos estado no nos decepcionó. Sí, es posible que tenga que esperar a una mesa que no pensamos que esto era un problema, ya que sabíamos que no hay mesas de reserva, es un café no un restaurante. El café es muy limpio, pequeño menú que ofrece buena relación calidad-precio y comida de calidad mientras esperamos tuvimos una encantadora charla con el café Capellán y el personal. Lo más importante es su ética. Definitivamente volveré pronto. Mantén lo bueno.

Preciosa comida y bebidas - proporcionada por una causa benéfica en una iglesia antigua fabulosa. Solo fuimos por té y pastel, terminamos teniendo un almuerzo (de sopa) tarde. Muy recomendable.

Had a business meeting here today, so just had coffee's - but a carafe of water is given as standard as well. Good coffee, greats service, and a good place to sit and chat. It was pretty busy, but the tables are far enough apart to allow space between groups.

We visited with friends who introduced us to this gem a number of years ago. Suffice to say that the soups were excellent (sweet potato red pepper and harissa, Moroccan chicken, and red lentil and vegetable) and the scones (goat's cheese and carmelised onion, sultana and vanilla) were very tasty and filling. Service is always good with very pleasant helpful staff. Excellent!

Fantastic place. Stopped in for lunch before travelling back South. Food was lovely, but what makes it very special is the friendly staff, who do such great work in the community to help support people. Inspirational!

Visited the cafe 1st June for coffee. The welcome was lovely. Served with iced water as we looked at the menu. Staff were excellent and attentive. Coffee and tea was excellent as were the homemade scones, we will make this our usual stop for coffee on our visits to the city

Superb social enterprise serving lovely homemade soup and a scones in a lovely venue. Delicious and doing good for the commu ity - whats not to like.

Sadly no actual breakfast items. Just scones and cakes. A bit disappointing when it states breakfast on the listing. Not difficult to do hot rolls? Lovely place. Lovely service. Just no breakfasts.

Oh My Goodness! Best scones and hot cocoa I have ever had. My friend had the daily soup and said it was fantastic. This is such a cute cafe. The staff was very helpful. Such a good way to end a lovely trip to Scotland.

If I could give a zero star then I would. This is the second time we have tried to have something to eat here but again we never managed it. Staff/volunteers said 10 minute table wait but we waited 10 minutes and customers who had been seated before we entered where still waiting for their orders to be taken. We are a family of 3 adults and 1 toddler so we were waiting for a table to seat four, yet there were couples sat at a table for four when tables for two were free and it seemed that the staff couldn't move the empty tables for two together to seat us. The staff/volunteers seem to have no idea how to provide customer service. We went elsewhere for lunch.

First time visiting this cafe Great if you want a lovely bowl of soup, cake and coffee. Good selection of scones and soup Friendly staff and competitively priced for a city centre cafe and beautiful building. Well worth a visit if in Glasgow

Not reviewed in few years. Still consistently good - soups and scones done well and excellent coffee. Lovely atmosphere and you forget your in heart of city. All volunteers working hard and tap water brought to table. A great wee place and fairly priced 💙

Absolutely love these types of restaurants which offer support for charities while uplifting those in need with physical and social support. The Olive offered great food and drink with freindly and welcoming staff.

This must be my 4th visit here, and the standard never falls. All tables were taken when we arrived but a lady showed us where to sit until one became available, and one was free within 15 minutes, and she came to fetch us. table service, and a great choice of soups (no run of the mill soups here!) and nice bread as well. a hefty bowl full and only £10.40 for the two of us. Spotlessly clean, pleasant staff - highly recommended!

Agree with all the positive reviews with two more to add. Bring water as a matter of course and also allow dogs. Love the Wild Olive Tree

Now very popular, quite understandably so. Wonderful cafe with excellent scones in a range of varieties. Lovely soups and cakes. All homemade. Excellent calm atmosphere in the centre of the city. Staff are lovely. Cannot praise it too much.

A wonderful tranquil oasis right in the centre of Glasgow. The soup, cakes, scones ..... everything is just wonderful. Fresh, full of flavour and served with a smile. Homeless people are given food for free and with dignity so it would be appropriate to leave a donation as you pay if you are able to although no-one there will press you to do so. Great as a meeting place or for solo dining. A safe, friendly haven which I cannot recommend enough.

This place is a gem! The food is always freshly made, the breads and the scones are awesome. The staff are so polite. The place is immaculate with such a nice atmosphere!

This was a lovely find in the middle of Glasgow, when everything was so busy. It was peaceful. They make all their own meals and give away some to homeless people. It is possible to contribute to this initiative at the till. The staff are very helpful. On a hot day, the first thing they did was to put a bottle of water and glasses on to our table.

What a lovely cafe! The staff are so welcoming & friendly. The food was delicious! The atmosphere is so nice, tranquil & relaxing. Would highly recommend.

Nice place.. very friendly and welcoming staff.. we had red lentil soup and scones (its their best seller).., lemon drizzle cake and coffee.. Food was delicious.. service outstanding!! A good place to eat while at the Buchanan Street..

Popped in for lunch on a wet dismal day - but inside the sun shone ! Had Red Lentil soup and brown crusty bread - really tasty with proper butter. If I am on a solo shopping visit to Glasgow I would normally feel self conscious going into a cafe on my own but this place is so friendly and welcoming you feel right at home. The staff are lovely and chatty and the ethos of the cafe just emanates throughout the beautiful Church.

We stopped for lunch and coffee and it was very nice. We tried their soups and scones and their cakes didn't dissapoint either. Very nice and all money goes to charity.

On the basis of the TripAdvisor reviews we stopped at the Wild Olive cafe on a recent trip to Glasgow. Have passed by it so many times, but never been inside. Well, it's the most welcoming friendly place and the coffee and home baking was...

Very nice people and excellent coffee. Scone and soup are excellent too. I visited several times butting my trip to Glasgow.

Very well run soup & cafe place with a good vibe and very attentive personnel. Located right in the center. Will certainly come again.

Lunched here based on recommendation. Social enterprise inside a church. Great selection of soups, scones, great coffee and tea. If I lived here it would be my place to go. It really is SUPER!! ****************************************

Looking for an independent coffee shop, we stumbled upon this cafe. Lovely place with delicious scones & good coffee. Love the social enterprise aspect and would head back any time.

Really lovely cafe. Called in today and had the most delicious Cajun chicken soup and bread. Husband had the minestrone and gave it the thumbs up. Just a pity they don't do sandwiches too but all in all very nice and definitely worth a visit....

I met a friend for lunch at the Wild Olive Tree cafe. It's a lovely setting and an ideal place to meet in the centre of the city. They offer a variety of soups and serve them with either bread or scones. We chose Thai...

A Friend introduced us to this great wee find several years ago now ...and since then we've been back so many times ,usually for lunch ,but it's also ideal if you are just looking for coffee . Great location on Buchanan St -so handy for...

served almost immediately, efficient set up. menu good. cleanliness very good in every aspect. couldn't do enough for us.

This place have got it sorted; efficient service with a simple but really tasty selection of soups, scones, coffee and cakes. So glad I popped in, the cafe is very well run and I would definitely go out of my way to go in for...

Second visit and it won’t be my last. A great choice of homemade soups, pastas, scones and cakes all at a reasonable price. The staff are all friendly and attentive. Looking forward to going back and all profits go to a good cause.

Had breakfast here. was so so good. Nice staff members. Nice facilities. Would highly recommend to you all, it's just amazing

What a pleasant surprise! This church is exactly what we hoped to find and rarely do - clearly still a church but also a cafe, with lovely soup and cracking cheese scones.

My friend and I didn’t know what to expect when we dropped by this cafe, but we are so happy we did! I got the mocha and my friend got the latte (two actually, because she liked it so much)! We can recommend both drinks!...

A quick hop from the train station to refuel with coffee and cake - delicious setting and food. Takeaway soup is a must for the train!

This little cafe, which is set in a church building (and used as a church on Sundays and once every Wednesday) is just beautiful, and feels like a home away from home to me. Everything about the cafe is peaceful and like a sanctuary. The...

A hearty bowl of soup in a peaceful location. We both had soup one chicken and leek broth and a Sweet potato accompanied by lovely fresh bread and butter. This is a really great location to stop mid day to avoid the hustle and bustle...

Best lunch or coffee spot in Glasgow, a hidden gem :) 10 out of 10 for ambiance service food and price, and a calm resting place from the hubub

So glad to return for 1st post lockdown visit with my Mum. As always excellent choice of soups. I chose chicken/pepper/tomato and it was absolutely delicious, full of beans too. My Mum chose Cauliflower/leek.chedder, which she loved. Cranberry and orange scones with cream and jam...

Popped in here for a wee bowl of soup on a horrible winters day. A simple menu but only wanted a snack. Soup selection was fabulous and exceeded our expectations when it arrived. Very generous portion served with a scone (never heard of serving a...

Beautiful venue and ideal location, hidden among the hub of town centre activity. Excellent service and social distancing measures. Compact, perfect menu for coffee or lunch..... delicious homemade soups and cakes. Will return and recommend to friends 😊

Beautiful setting with one of the nicest soups ever tasted.... Lentil, coconut and can't actually remember what else... Delicious and served freedom bread.... Scones look great and choice 4 soups and 4 or 5 scones. Clean and socially distanced with lovely staff. Love 💜

Warm, clean, bright, welcoming. Excellent soup - I had Thai Lentil and Sweet Potato, it was hot and tasty and full of wonderful ingredients. I was a bit early for the soup, so I had a cheese and chive scone and a pot of tea...

Great coffee and friendly staff in a place of peace and beauty. Really love it, highly recommended to all.

I had a chai latte and a scone, it was delicious! Definitely the best scone I've ever had in Glasgow!!

Pea and ham soup and sourdough bread. Could not fault it. Tasty and warm and a decent helping of soup. Bread was lovely. Service good and the surroundings though different were very pleasant Could not fault it

If you’re looking for an oasis to escape from the madness of Christmas shopping, look no further. Great coffee and scones, cakes, soup etc and also good value compared to the usual coffee chains. Friendly staff, peaceful surroundings, lovely to step in off the street...

We really loved our visit to this cafe on a rainy Monday lunch time in the very centre of Glasgow. The scones were delicious with lots of varieties and obviously freshly baked. There was also a variety of lovely sounding soups, the Spanish chicken Soup...

If you want to support the retention of church buildings when they become too large for a declining congregation then this is a model to follow. St George's Tron are able to generate an income while retaining the building for their religious purpose. A quiet...

Delicious soups, scones and cakes - an excellent decision to stop here for lunch. A perfect antidote to the hustle and bustle of a busy Buchanan Street in the peaceful surroundings of St George’s Tron Church. Will definitely return!

Was looking for a bowl of soup/light lunch and stumbled across this wee gem. Limited menu but we had soup or salad and they were all lovely. What’s really interesting is this social enterprise support the homeless, provide food and offer training opportunities/jobs to young...

Wonderful place for homemade soup on a cold rainy day! My soup was sweet potato, pepper and tomato accompanied by a tasty scone with Stilton cheese. All yummy! Friendly staff with a great mission of service to all. The food was served quickly but the...

OK it's in a church.. but once you get over that you'll find this is a wee gem of a place. The staff are always polite, helpful and courteous and the soup, pasta, scones etc are always very tasty with a great choice. Set in...

Great soup and fresh scones. Savoury scones in particular were very good. Soup served from 12 noon Fantastic

Brought a group of visitors from abroad as wanted to introduce them to the concept and showcase Scottish hospitality, unfortunately our server was downright rude and food . 6 of us were seated at a table for 2, she made no attempt to help us...

Had it not been for Tripadvisor I’d never have known this place existed. It in inside the St. George’s Tron Church of Scotland. I saw no indication of any signs for the café outside. So, chancing lightning strikes from on high, I walked into the...

We came to the Wild Olive Tree for a light brunch and were not disappointed! The cafe is inside the cathedral, which isn’t obvious from the street but is stated very clearly on the website. My mom and I both got a pot of regular...

Great find in the heart of Glasgow. Amazing space for eating and contemplating. Excellent soups and scones. Friendly staff. Good price.

My friend suggested soup and a scone for lunch at this city centre cafe. Soup and a scone seemed an odd combination but with savoury scones in addition to sweet ones it would be a winner. Menu had 5 freshly made soups and 5 scones....

My wife and I called in here whilst visiting Glasgow. Very pleasant atmosphere. Good coffee and Cakes. Excellent value for money. Recommended.

In the city centre, inside a church building you will find a lovely quiet yet busy cafe. It was a delightful surprise. Friendly helpful staff and excellent food. I had a large bowl of vegetable soup and a cheese with dried tomato scone. Will definitely...

I met a friend who recommended this cafe, I was glad she did. The soup was not ready when we arrived at 11.30am so we had a tea and coffee while we chatted ( my friend also had a scone). we were not rushed into...

I'm from Canada, but I make it a point to stop at The Wild Olive Tree every time I'm in Glasgow, even if I'm only there a few hours between arriving back in Scotland and catching my train to other destinations (and the café is...

It was an amazing lunch ! Soup with brown bread , and for dessert a scone with mermelada and butter! Can else can I ask for life? Just delicious and the perfect prize! Oh and the pasta salad it was great!

Great lunch, fab choice of soups & scones. Lovely atmosphere. We shared a table with family visiting from Florida & enjoyed good chat with them. We also shared with a man & his dog Casper. Should you need someone to talk to there’s a chaplain...

Places like this have the power to change the atmosphere of a city for the better. Simple range of food is very fresh and... those scones are absolute perfection <3

What a lovely find right in the heart of Glasgow and in St Georges Tron. Been passed this many times but went in to meet friends the soup and cakes were delicious. Staff were lovely only slight complaint there was not enough of a choice...

If you like soup and you're in Glasgow, head for the Wild Olive Tree café on Buchanan Street. The team serves very tasty soup in large bowls. There are salads, scones and cakes too, which we didn't sample. The Church of Scotland runs the operation...

Don't really want to make this place widely known as quite small, but it has a lovely peaceful atmosphere (Christian) , great choice of delicious soups and breads, home baking, gluten free if required and lovely service. Very reasonable prices right in the centre of...

This lovely lunchtime spot takes a bit of finding as it hides inside a church, St Georges Tron. We wanted a quiet restful break from the hurly burly of Glasgow and this hidden gem was just the ticket. As soon as you sit down your...

This cafe is really excellent. The soup, scones and coffee were all really good. The charity aspect of the place is admirable and the staff do a great job. I will definitely be back.

This is a treasure of a cafe. Wonderful snack menu, especially the soups, with amazing bread. My friend had a feta, pasta salad with a chunky cranberry scone. Nice touch, that they serve cold water, in a retro glass "pop" bottle. The tables are well...

Cafe inside a church. Concept is amazing. Helping build talent for the workforce, helping those in need and supporting local business. Calm and quiet beside the chaos and mass production of Starbucks. Should definitely stop here.

Firstly, the soups are really good. There were a choice of three on the board. I had a chicken and leek one that was very tasty. My wife liked her lentil and pepper soup. The soup comes with a choice of three types of bread....

Stopped by with by fiancée for some lunch. We both had soup and a scone. Scone was lovely it was raisin and vanilla, & it was huge! The soup was very good also, it was red pepper and lentil. I think it was £5.50 each...

Popped in for lunch. Nice relaxing atmosphere and not that busy, polar opposite to the hustle and bustle of outside. Great scone and vegetable soup. 100% would be back.

This place is a cafe in an extensively remodeled old church which offers very high quality lunches at very reasonable prices. On the day we arrived they had 3 different types of soups and several types of savory or sweet scones together with a variety...

I had lunch here today with my husband & father in law. I’m so glad we stopped here. Me & my husband shared a cheddar cheese & caramelized onion (which absolutely gorgeous) & the miestrone soup which was delicious as well. Highly recommend this place....

The service is super quick and very friendly, even when they are full. We had coffee and cake (although the soups sounded very tempting) and we were all very satisfied. The brownies were beautifully squishy and the scones inventive. The church itself is lovely, with...

Had a nice lunch with at salad at this nice place run by the church. If beer or wine is a must this is probably not the place to go, but if you are happy with water and soft drinks this is a very nice...

Came across cafe whilst in Glasgow for day. It was around 2pm managed to find a table, but only one of the four soups left. We both had the chicken soup with lovely artisan bread, tea and a juice at a reasonable price. There isn't...

We went there for light dinner and it was great. They have homemade soup what is absolutely delicious. Also the bread was yummy. Seems like everything is pretty home made what is big plus. Would visit again

The exquisite home made soup and warm freshly baked cheese scones are to die for! Good coffee and cakes too, in fact perfect for a quick refreshment stop when you’re shopping as it’s right in the middle of Buchanan Street. Busy place these days however,...

The Wild Olive Tree has a small menu of four homemade soups with artisan breads a pasta salad , savoury and sweet scones and homemade cake. I had Moroccan chicken soup which was delicious with lovely brown bread and a slice of lemon drizzle cake....

We wanted to have light lunch and found this cute cafe. We had different bowl of soup with bread and both were excellent. Very friendly waiting staff.

I found this place on maps and came here for its great review! I didn’t realise that it was a church at first- the atmosphere was great. Very nice and relaxed. The soup and bread was lovely and great value for money: the portions are...

We didn't realise it was part of a church or social enterprise when we first arrived. It was peaceful compared to busy-ness of outside. We had soup and a salad. I really didn't like the salad - there was an AWFUL aftertaste to it. My...

Visited again today with a friend, for lunch. Range of 5 soups on offer, all well made (I've tried them all on many, previous visits). A good hearty meal that will keep you going for the rest of the day served by friendly staff. Also...

Having visited a few times I wouldn't go anywhere else, fantastic soup and the best scones I have ever had.

This is a social enterprise and has a limited menu, however what is available is excellent. I had pasta salad and a feta and sundried tomato scone which was beautiful. They also have three soups available, a variety of soft drinks, coffees and teas. They...

We came here recently for a drink and something light. Nice selection and really yummy baked treats, just what we needed!

The Wild Olive Tree is within St George's Tron church. It's a lovely setting, bright, airy and very clean and shiny. The service is excellent - table service, charming and efficient. I asked for an Americano and was offered one shot or two. I asked...

Came today to have a spot of tea before my partner went home to argyle . The staff member who served us was rude , when asking about vegan food today ( my partner is allergic to milk and I myself am vegan ) we...

The food we ordered was good the pasta salad and scone. however it is a very selective menu (see my photos ) the men’s bathroom there was no lock on the toilet stall door. The cafe is located in a church so you have a...