Valaria in Glasgow City

I was so looking forward to Valaria after seeing all the hype on social media. Don’t get me wrong, the interior is aesthetically pleasing. We were originally sat at a table next to the door and were moved to a better area. It took some time for service and to place orders then a goooood while for our food to arrive. When it did arrive, the croque Monsieur looked lovely and I went for the salmon Benedict— now, for £14 it was a small portion & quite frankly didn’t look anything fancy. When I cut into the poached eggs they were both well done. I tried to get the attention of a member of staff for some time to no avail leaving me to get up and quickly get the attention of the greeter at the door. I asked if I could get my eggs runny she just replied “ok”, no apologies— I know that it wasn’t her cooking them but her customer service was shocking. Maybe she was just having a bad day, as she looked like she didn’t want to be there and her attitude reflected it, however, upon reading most recent reviews the service appears to be poor so who knows. When I received my replacement it was just put down to me with a “here you go” no apologies, sorry about your wait etc. This time around I was given more of the beetroot hollandaise which made the dish less dry. However, if I didn’t know that it was made with beetroot then I really wouldn’t have been able to say that it contained beetroot, it was rather flavourless. We ordered more drinks and both times the glasses came out warm and the waitress stated they were short on glasses? Perhaps this was the wait?! I was quite fed up by this time, however the cakes DID look good so we caved in and got some. My friend went for the sticky toffee biscoff and enjoyed and I had the cherry choux bun and I must say it was delicious and stuffed with cream. They did, again, take a while to arrive at our table which I couldn’t understand as they only needed to be put on a side plate- I would have been quicker doing it myself. I wish that I settled for a couple of cakes instead. I definitely would not do brunch again, and I know they do evening tapas now and my experience today has put me off. If anything, I would get a take away cake. Also, there’s an added 10% tip charge— I always tip anyways but what i have noticed in places which have this automatically added to the bill the service lacks as if it’s just expected now as I doubt many ask for it to be removed.

Beautiful cafe and the food was delicious. Service was mostly good apart from one awkward waitress who stared intently and kept giggling at us most of the time we were there. The place was quiet when we arrived, only one other couple in who turned out to be potential influencers who ruined the whole experience for us. They were very loud and constantly taking photos, pointing their phones right at us whilst we were eating. I get the place is instagram friendly, but it’s very intrusive.

Terrible service. -- I walked in with my friend, ordered a portion of soup to take away, the first staff charged me 8 pounds. She did not tell me they provide a meal deal:sandwich + soup+cup of coffee /tea only 10 pounds. My friend saw her friend sitting in having brunch, and talking with her friend. --A few minutes later, the staff took a bowel of leek and potato soup from the kitchen and poured the soup into two cups and gave them to me. --And my friend went to order, their other staff told her that they served 10 pounds meal deal. My friend told me they have meal deal. I asked the 2nd staff if I can pay extra two pounds to get the sandwich, she said yes but only this time. so I picked a sandwich, and waiting for my friend outside. --Another few minutes later, their 2nd staff told my friend I owed their money because I only paid 2pounds,my friend called me to come in the restaurant to explain. --I came in and told them I already paid 8 pounds for the soup and I also paid extra 2 pounds for the sandwich to make up the 10 pounds meal deal. --They changed their words and told me I need pay another extra 8 pounds for the soup and they would give me a cup of coffee because they gave me two cups of soup. I got confused, I paid 8 pounds for one portion of soup, they gave me two cups, I thought that two cups were for one portion, their 1st staff brought the menu and argued their soup is 8 pounds. I got two cups so I need pay extra 8 pounds. --I asked if we can call the police to resolve, they said no. --Then they changed their words again, they said the other cup of soup was for my friend, I need give it to my friend, but my friend was still waiting for her two cups of soup which was still making in the kitchen. --I told them I can give the cup back to them and they can bin it but it was not for my friend, don't mislead the thing. And I asked what kind of soup is sold for 8 pounds for a takeaway cup? --It was really terrible experience from this restaurant, they are cheating and shifting the blame to the customers, no responsibility - - who can spend 8 pounds for just leek and potatoe soup except me? Their first staff should have told me they have the 10 pounds meal deal. --finally I did not pay another extra 8 pounds for the tiny cup of soup and gave it to them and asked them to bin it, but they finally said I can have it. They can't take it back

The food is 5* I would say it's a little cramed seating wise, our chairs and the table behind us were touching with no room to move. At first staff were a little frosty, rolling her eyes when she saw us with a pram, as we were a table of 4 adults plus a toddler, each table we asked about sitting at we were told were reserved or we couldn't sit there as it was a walk way... despite it having 2 table and 3 chairs at them. But by the end of our meal they were more friendly. When ordering food the young lady was still having an attitude and asked what do you want.... i ended up moving my chair to the end of our table which seemed to infuriate staff as I saw them talking behind the counter and pointing... I totally did not notice the 10% tip... if I had known I would have asked for it to be removed. £60 for our food and drink which was alot for what we had i feel. I wouldn't say this was a toddler friendly place.... the first highchair was broken amd missing pieces so couldn't strap my 1 yr old in, the next on worked but my little one got very upset having to move highchairs so.... it got a little stressful. A few other mums came in whilst we were sitting and were turned away due to there being no more room for highchairs or pushchairs.... Definitely needs less tables, give your customers space to mive and enjoy their meals without feeling cramped as your being greedy for custom.

Waited 30 minutes for 2 sandwiches.

Traté de venir aquí a almorzar. Entré y a pesar de que había al menos 3 mesas visiblemente vacías (era la hora de comer un martes) y la camarera decía que tenían una mesa libre, parecía haber un problema con que la tuviera. La camarera estaba claramente luchando con cierta indecisión mientras se marchitaba sobre si podía tenerlo o no ya que estaba por mi cuenta y era una mesa que podía sentar 4. No la culpo, era perfectamente amable y es claramente una decisión de política, así que la saqué de su miseria al irme y venir a otro lugar (que no tenía problemas similares). Entiendo queriendo maximizar el beneficio y ciertamente si te hacen cola por la puerta podría conseguirlo, pero rechazar la costumbre o peor, quedarme de pie considerando si vale la pena darle una mesa a una sola persona porque está sola y no tienes mesas más pequeñas, es bastante insultante y generalmente grosero. Si me hubiera gustado habría vuelto con mi familia/amigos, no volvería ahora.

Lovely setting, lovely looking food and friendly staff BUT, as many have said here service and food is disappointing. 1st there are far too many tables and chairs inside. We went for an afternoon tea and my wife constantly got bumped into by people trying to squeeze past, very annoying. When the food came it looked nice but flavours were weak and cakes /scones were microscopic. Only 1 cup of tea or coffee with afternoon tea and pay for extra (most places are free refills). Service was friendly but very slow. Table next to us got soup but it was sent back as cold, also a coffee order was wrong and sent back, not a good day for them but seemed to be the vibe service wise going on, so over all disappointing and they can do much better. Something not working in this place but can't put my finger on it. For us, there are more places you explore so probably won't return to this place.

Agreed with most recent reviews - place is overpriced and terrible service. We were £16 for a croissant and 2 coffees. Sure the croissants are massive but who needs much anyway, I'd rather a normal size for a normal price. Staff too busy chatting to each other whilst I could see my pastry sitting waiting to be taken to my table. I had to get up and ask them to bring it over. Won't be back

Valaria lacks that bit of something special you expect from a place with such high prices (£7 for a pastry or cake). Been a few times now and, beyond the aesthetics, it feels a bit lacklustre...too many tables squeezed in together and staff doing their best but short on experience which really undermines the aim of being high-end

Nice decor. Food is mediocre at best but the hot chocolate is really nice and I haven’t tried anything else like it in Glasgow. Service is mediocre too had to get up and get my own knife and fork and the food took forever to arrive. 30 minutes for pancakes seems somewhat excessive. Then of course you get the bill with the ever more popular automatic discretionary service charge. It was £2 so didn’t quibble it because the staff were nice enough but surely if you want to add an automatic service charge the service should be good? Even in McDonalds I don’t have to get my own cutlery! Anyway would probably skip this place and go elsewhere next time.

Vibes are immaculate in this place, very instagramable decor. Food was delicious, a little pricey but worth it☺️

Went here for the first time for lunch. The food was ok, but £38.50 for 2 small sandwiches with soups and 2 small diet cokes was a bit pricey (included a 10% service charge which I wasn't expecting in a cafe - they always say it's 'optional' but they know most people won't dispute it out of politeness). Service was friendly but a little slack as we had to specifically ask for the basics like napkins, cutlery and condiments. We thought about getting a cake but not for £6/7. We're glad we tried it but we probably won't return because of the prices and the unwelcome service charge.

This lovely place has really gone down hill since first opening. Our first view visits were delightful but Iver the last few months standard's have slipped and seemingly continues to do so. Had to wait for longer than ideal to be acknowledged by a member of staff, no menu given, had to ask to order food, coffee and "hot" chocolate cold served cold. The food was nice as best, but certainly won't be back. As a company if you belive you merit high end prices you need to have staff trained in a way that reflects that.

Food lovely and don’t mind paying the prices but the staff let you down, ordered soup and flat croissant with poached egg both came at same time by the time I finished soup egg cold. We then asked for cakes and another coffee came with coffee but did not clear table. Also have a look at your baby seat harness not secure and girl said she didn’t know how they worked ☹️

Went to take away a pastry, but it was not just pricy but also the staff wasn’t friendly - they were showing micro discrimination in front of me. I feel unpleasant about the experience when I think back, so I decide to leave a review here.

Estoy de acuerdo en general con muchas de las otras críticas. Estilo sobre sustancia. Tuvimos largas esperas para recibir cafés (que eran tibios) y tuvimos que pedir agua tres veces antes de que finalmente conseguimos un poco. Asumimos que tenían poco personal y les dimos gracia debido a esto, sin embargo, al leer otras reseñas está claro que esta es la norma. Nuestra comida era agradable, pero las porciones eran muy pequeñas para el precio. Tomé el croque madam y la ensalada estaba tan salada que casi no era comestible (¿no está seguro de por qué salaría una ensalada?). Las placas son pequeñas y poco prácticas. No puedo evitar pensar que usan platos diminutos para minimizar el aspecto de las porciones pequeñas. Esperé siglos a que una camarera viniera y nos preguntara si queríamos algo más. Lo hicimos. Esperé siglos de nuevo para recibir nuestros pasteles. Las tortas eran grandes pero servidas en platillos que también eran poco prácticos. Tuve que cortar el mío por la mitad y usar el platillo de mi café para comérmelo ya que el plato en el que venía era simplemente demasiado pequeño. El entorno es bonito pero muy estrecho. Hay muy poco espacio entre las mesas y es difícil moverse para ir al baño / mirar los pasteles, etc. Me sorprendió ver un cargo de servicio automático “opcional” del 10% añadido. Esto no es común en los cafés de Glasgow. Solo esperaría esto en restaurantes más caros o cuando estoy con una gran fiesta. Dejó un sabor agrio en la boca como siempre me gustaría propina de todos modos, pero no me gustó que esta elección se quitara de mis manos. En general, con la competencia de brunch en Glasgow no volveré. Hay muchas mejores opciones en la ciudad. ¡Ahorra dinero y visita uno de ellos!

Place looks lovely but the service really isn't great. There seemed to be plenty of people working but we had to ask for everything.....menu, napkin, cutlery. Really not great which is a shame as the food is lovely when it arrives.

The brunch is really tasty!! Really impressed with this. Absolutely not style over substance for the brunch dishes we tried! We got an eggs benny, smoked salmon & a Reuben croissant (heated) & everything was YUM!

I don’t visit cafes as often as I should, considering what I would do for a sweet treat; this French café in the west end of Glasgow reminded me of that. Valaria is gorgeous and intimate, perfect for couples or chats with the girls! The music choice really surprised me as it was more modern, but it still perfectly suited the quaint café. We were greeted and seated quickly despite being walk-ins and the waitresses were very attentive. They made sure to keep an eye on everyone in the event that they needed something. I found them all extremely kind and helpful. I ordered some fresh orange juice to drink and their focaccia BLT, which was enchanting. It tasted fresh and the waitresses even warmed it up for me. Despite thinking I would still want a nibble after the sandwich, it was surprisingly filling, and I felt amazing afterwards! My friend ordered a flat croissant with smashed avocado and poached egg, which was equally as nice as my meal, if not more so (I stole a bite). Of course, there is always room for dessert. We ordered two of their special Valaria cakes, the cherry and chocolate and the blueberry and lemon cake slices. This is what life is about; I could’ve eaten ten of both portions if given the opportunity. The bathrooms were also very lovely; it was one bathroom for all genders with an old-fashioned design and I was stunned. It was very clean, and the mirrors were perfect for selfies! I would definitely recommend this little café to everyone; its perfect for a quiet brunch and is only a short walk from Hillhead subway station.

This is a lovely place to have brunch, decor is beautiful. Staff were polite and welcoming, food was delicious and well presented, but a bit pricey as are the pastries. Paid the bill at the counter and left a 10% tip, now only to find out on reading reviews that a service charge is added, I never noticed this, so feel robbed as they took both.

Had afternoon tea here and it was delicious. Perfect for someone like me who likes to try a bit of everything. Really nice vibes and everything was presented beautifully, will be going back. My favourite was the pistachio and raspberry danish.

Place is so aestheticly pleasing on the eye, mrs loved it for her instagram The cakes and pastries are incredible, never even seen half of these cakes and pastries in my life but jeeso they were flavour sensations Staff so nice and attentive even though the place was also busy, perfect balance Would recommened to everyone and anyone

Un lugar bullicioso en Glasgow West end que sirve un sabroso menú de almuerzo, increíbles pasteles y bollería y delicioso café. Personal y servicio increíbles a pesar de lo ocupado que estaba.

Exceptionally good. The peppermint hot chocolate is something else

Servicio caótico y mal distribuido, no se puede mover por cochecitos, niños corriendo y perros en los muebles. Era tan ruidoso que terminamos nuestro café y nos fuimos con nuestros pasteles para más tarde. No me impresionó el ambiente general cuando usted está gastando tanto en café y pastel, no espera tener que entretener a los hijos de otras personas y animales arrastrándose por todo el lugar. Tengan decoro, padres y dueños de perros. El café estaba bien, nada de lo que escribir a casa y no volveremos.

I was able to spend a relaxing tea time in the very nice store and bright and courteous service. The interior decoration is very nice, and advance reservations are required for afternoon tea, so if you have the opportunity, we highly recommend it.

Good food and service… but I think they must need to pay their staff better? As someone who does always tip, I was pretty unimpressed that they took it upon themselves to automatically add a 10% service charge to my bill, and then informed me that I would have to request they remove it if I didn’t want to pay it…? That’s really impolite. While I was happy to pay on principle for the service, I think it’s a (rude) hidden charge that’s being passed to customers and perhaps they should just pay their own staff better! The price is already quite high - paid £12 for once slice of French toast…? Won’t be back.

My wife really likes it, but for me there is a little too little space in the middle😊

First visit yesterday, had the most am azing hot chocolate. Looking forward to a return visit!

C’est trop bon. Its a must visit in the city

Took 20 minutes before we received the menu, and all we ordered was the hot chocolate, and two cakes, which took a further 30 minutes after finally ordering. Pot of tea was spilt. Service charge added which was the bit I tried not to laugh at for that service. If you have seen it on tiktok, then it’s not going to live up to it.

¡No volveré! Durante los últimos dos años he traído nietas aquí para un placer antes de Navidad de una pastelería de lujo. Este año fue un detonante húmedo. No hay pastelería en absoluto, solo la misma masa de croissant presentada en diferentes formatos y tirada de las ofertas del molino de pastel de zanahoria, pastel de galletas, etc. pasteles que ninguna pastelería francesa nunca presentaría. el chocolate caliente también era muy pobre, demasiado dulce y lechoso. La mesa que teníamos estaba justo en la puerta y muy calado, siempre siendo molestado por los recién llegados. Tardamos tres años en ir al baño, que era tan pequeño, que los dos apenas podíamos encajar. Qué pena, solía ser tan bueno, una verdadera experiencia parisiense en Glasgow. Los precios son altos y la calidad es muy mala

We had afternoon tea here. Both savoury and sweet treats were delicious, and also filling. I loved how the cafe was decorated as well.

Ordered a Croque Madame. Bread not toasted, bechamel claggy and cold. I live my salt but even for me too salty.

Food is incredibly mediocre and overpriced. These guys are constantly engaging influencers with invites or paid-ads in order to drive revenue. They also have shady business practices. They add 10% to every sit-in order regardless of party size. When you are receiving a coffee and a cake how ridiculous is that? There are restaurants that don’t engage in such practices but this is simply a bakery. AVOID

Please change the service charge, we are not USA

I recently visited Valaria in Glasgow on a bustling Saturday afternoon, and I cannot recommend it enough! Despite how busy it was, the service was absolutely top-notch. A special shoutout to Emma, who went above and beyond to accommodate me. She was so friendly and attentive, making sure everything was perfect! The food was simply delightful — beautifully presented and bursting with flavour. It’s the kind of place where you want to try everything on the menu. I went for a pain au chocolate this time around. On top of all that, the cafe itself is so charming. With its cozy, stylish decor, it’s an instagrammer’s dream. Every corner is photo-worthy, and the warm atmosphere makes it a great spot to relax and unwind. If you’re in Glasgow, don’t miss Valaria Cafe! It’s the perfect blend of amazing service, delicious food, and aesthetic vibes. Can’t wait to return!

Great food and very good service. Had a nice pot of English tea followed by the Soup and a Sandwich. Both of which were really nice. Would recommend it. Ignore the rating as they said it was a new menu, so give it a go.

Bought a few of the pastries to have with our Sunday morning coffee. Wow! This place is on another level, this is proper viennoiserie!!! You get what you pay for and everything we had was worth every penny!

Unfortunately this was very disappointing. First of all, we came on a day they suddenly removed the small plates menu and it was replaced with generic cafe type dishes. Asked for our sandwiches to be warm, they weren’t. Took 25 mins for a soup and a cold sandwich. Asked for water and it just never came. Then they overcharged by £35 ( total bill £59 for two soups and sandwiches ! ) and if I hadn’t been there to notice my elderly mother in law would have paid that accidental bill. All in all, such a disappointing experience and will not be back.

Lack of hygiene. The food is touched with hands. By those who work in the kitchen and at the cash register. The food is not covered, it is all exposed!!! Every kind of bird goes on it regardless of any kind of bacteria. Between coughs sneezes and more. The staff is not kind and friendly. No smiles ... Work not well organized. You have to wait hours to be served. Apparently a nice place. But the important things are neglected. Especially the bathroom. Costs are also excessive. In short, if you want to give away your money, get some infection, and ruin your day, you are in the right place.

Tried the almond and chocolate croissants, they were very delicious and filling, however they would’ve been better if only the stuffing was reduced a tiny bit to balance out the flavors. Must try!!

Stopped in for coffee and cake,and to people watch in Byres road. Service was great even though it was very busy.,lovely coffee and cake. All good. Lovely croissants and cakes today. A tad pricey for croissants. Still great, good deal on coffee plus croissants. No deals on coffee and croissant at the moment. Still good.

Valaria is a hidden gem! The atmosphere is cozy and welcoming, making it the perfect spot to relax or catch up with friends. The coffee is outstanding – rich, smooth, and always perfectly brewed. Their pastries are fresh and delicious, adding the perfect touch to a great coffee experience. The staff are friendly and attentive, making you feel right at home. Highly recommend!

Every thing amazing, the bakery was true delicious and make so feel fulll

Good food. Extortionate prices. Will go again and would recommend but definitely a once in a while due to the price. After spending quite a lot we were still hungry when leaving. The croque monsieur was excellent. The ultimate brownie looked stunning... It's probably the worst brownie I've eaten. Gritty for some reason.

Best coffee two Australians have had in the British Isles! This place is so cute and aesthetic in the inside and the tapas style menu means you get to try multiple dishes without having to pick just one! We tried the smashed avo, croque monsieur, egg hollandaise style dish and the almond croissant! All was delicious. Also highly rate their sourdough toast.

Everything was great, the shop is beautiful.

Nice place for patisserie. Slightly on the higher priced side especially if eating in. We enjoyed what we had but just some concerns with the food being exposed when there are flies flying around.

Staff are welcoming and polite. We tried the brunch menu which was really nice, but if you are more than peckish, go for 3 dishes each minimum. I would definitely go again and its one of the better brunch places in Glasgow. The delay between drinks and food was a little longer than I would like and the automatically applied optional 10% service charge is out of the norm.

I had a great time at this café! The food was amazing, both in presentation and taste. I was ready to give it a good review, but when checking my photos to upload, I noticed a 10% tip had been added to my bill without asking. I found this uncomfortable, as tipping is usually a personal choice based on the service. Automatically including it felt impolite, and even if someone notices it, they might not feel comfortable asking to remove it. Special thanks to the friendly staff who served—they were great!

Despite how busy they were, everything was to the point. The NY roll is so delicious, and the staff are friendly especially Neeve. Definitely recommended!

Small tight place but very nice. The food was lovely and pretty reasonable.

The best hot chocolate ever , And the bakery is lovely 😍

Overall we really liked the place. The coffee and sandwiches were really tasty, the staff were busy but friendly and efficient. My only issue was that I had to go and look at the sandwiches and then remember and describe them, it just needs something to make it easier. Recommended

I've been once and can't bring myself to try again. Had a cake that was way too sweet and couldn't finish it. Tea was ok. Probably fine if you just want photos for Insta or Tiktok. Also an inconsiderate business with their wall of planters getting in everyone's way. I emailed and was fobbed off saying they'd pass the message onto the team so they obviously don't care.

Nice fancy cakes and pastries. Busy but well managed and decor is great.

cute little place big on flavours! we had a very tasty brunch in this cute little place on Byres road. we enjoyed 5 plates option , enough for two of us though it needs to be topped up with toasts. Almond croissant was a winner! food presentation, flavours , the decor of the place all have vibe of care and love.

Very beautiful place. Drinks are priced okay but their desserts are super expensive and not so tasty! £6 for a tinnny peice of okay-tasting cake!! And if you chose to sit in, you pay roughly 50p extra for each item

We enjoyed a delightful lunch here in this beautifully decorated little dine in. We had the tapas style breakfast foods. We had poached eggs, apple smoked bacon, hash brown, salmon, ice gem salad and a round of sourdough toast. The flavors were really well done. Each generous course complimented the other creating a symphony of great tasting food. Ingredients tasted fresh, punchy and full. An Ayrshire couple that don't really leave our small town enjoyed it enough that we'd happily return. Staff were excellent with recommendations and made us feel very welcome.

I don't know if I can honestly look at anything sweet ever again after the missus and I had a Parisian hot chocolate each (protip: share one) and a croissant. Croissants were delicious (I had almond, YUM), and the hot chocolate to-die-for! Probably could have had the croissants warmed up, although this is likely down to us not actually asking for that. Would be back again as the rest of the pastries look amazing! Staff were so friendly and efficient too. To the other reviewer who complained about not getting a table after calling to say they were running just 5 minutes' late - you rocked up 20 minutes' late, what do you expect?

Went here today for the first time with 2 friends for brunch.. I didn’t know what to make of the menu really… strange mix of little dishes to order Tapas style. Nothing tasted bad .. but I wouldn’t rush back personally. £15 for 3 small dishes . Service was very slow.

Popped in for a snack purely due to proximity and what looked like nice croissants I had spied in the window. Had an almond croissant and a hot chocolate. Croissant was dense and heavy. Most of it was almond paste, which accounted for the weight, it was v. greasy and any layering of the pastry that had maybe existed, had likely been crushed because there was nothing to be seen. Hot chocolate was okay, although v. small and overly sweet. On a happier note, the two stars given are for the nice £9.50 pastrami sandwich had by my partner. Coffee was fine apparently. Very Instagrammable interior (if that's your thing) and staff were nice but wouldn't recommend if you have a sweet tooth and are in any way discerning.

I went Valaria today and was disappointed with the overall experience. The staff were very friendly on arrival and we got our food and drinks ordered quickly. The quality of the food was really good everything we had tasted amazing. However by the time we had finished eating and our plates had been cleared we had been there just less than hour and was informed that we only had 18 minutes left at the table and they would need it back. I had booked and no where on the booking did it say we would only have an hour and 15 minutes at the table. 5 minutes later we were then informed that they would actually need our table now and we would have to pay. Two of us hadn’t even finished our drinks and we were getting rushed away. I understand that if we were a walk in that they might need us to be quick but I booked this table and think 1 hour and 5 minutes is an unacceptable amount of time to tell someone they had leave. I am really disappointed in the whole experience as I was very much looking forward to coming and like I said the food was exceptional but I feel the whole experience was ruined.

This cafe could be fabulous. The staff are friendly and the carrot cake, I tasted, was delicious. It was disappointing to have the cake served on a saucer with a fork large enough to eat steak. Lift your game and buy cake forks and proper plates. Serve leaf tea and you will be first class.

My boyfriend and myself came for some lunch on a Saturday. We managed to book online before hand which I would recommend. We had a hot chocolate and a latte and we went for the 5 plates to share. The wee plates were ideal, not too much and not too little. The staff were also so lovely and attentive! We would definitely recommend and be returning!

The place was quite loud with music itself only. Decided to have the iced tea and blueberry matcha and it was okay but a bit overpriced for their “specialty drinks” given the amount also. Had their raspberry and lemon macaroons which the inside(lemon curd and raspberry jam/conserve and fresh raspberry) was lovely but the macaron itself was stale and definitely was not fresh. We shared one. All came to 16ish pounds so overall would say it was not worth it. We also sat in the back so had bad service and our experience of people being served first of whom had walked in after us definitely did not top it well.

Very disappointed in the iced tea and the macaron was stale although the filling was lovely. Passing the shop, I anticipated it would be a special experience. Will not go in again

I gave now been to Valaria x4 times in last few months. Food is pricey but delicious and high quality. Different with tapas style plates. Need to improve customer service..all 4 occasions very slow service..other tables served before me even though arrived afterwards. Feel like you are hindrance to staff. With the price of the menu plus paying for parking it adds to a high cost trip so I would expect exceptional customer service. Been to other brunch places in the area and got wonderful service…so Valaria you need to up your game!

Would not recommend the iced matcha latte from here. I ordered one and it was absolutely vile. The matcha was grey and grainy and not at all a vibrant green like it should be. Tasted like milk with a hint of green tea. However, cannot fault the staff they were very polite, and the actual cafe had lovely interior design.

Absolutely loved the small plates and all the lovely flavours. My friend and I were very adequately full and would definitely return! Very clean and tidy and very pleasant clean toilets

This was a great spot for brunch. First of all, the design is lovely and they had Almond Milk for my latte! You can either order 3 dishes or 5 to share…very unique and delicious! Highly recommend!

We made a reservation at 11:30. As we were running late we called them to inform it will take 5 more minutes to visit the place. On the phone they told that, it is totally fine you can come in. Then we went at 11:50 and waited for 10 mins. Finally, rudely they said that we don’t have seats, if you want just sit outside. Worst experience we ever had

Very bad experience. They were racist. Didn't even give us a seat

Worst experience ever. Staff is extremely rude. Would have given a zero if possible.

Amazing food and coffee with beautifully presented meals perfect for sharing. The service is lovely, and the staff are very helpful. The restaurant's stunning decor transports you to another place entirely.

Lovely place. Super, friendly service and delicious filled croissants. I would recommend the pastrami and the chicken ones which we tasted. Very pleasant decor and large teapots - always a plus in my book.

Me and my partner had the 5 plate tapas style breakfast, food was fantastic. Staff were friendly and inviting, menu was great. Highly recommend to anyone wanting to get something different.

On a trip to Glasgow, I made sure to visit Valaria! I knew already that I wanted a New York roll but when I saw the most amazing cookie ever, I just had to have one! It was the pinkest cookie you will ever see, topped with fresh raspberries and pink icing.

Staff were lovely and food was excellent 👌

I've been here several times when it was the patisserie and always loved it. I went this weekend for the brunch and was disappointed. Changing it up to a brunch spot is a good idea in theory, but sadly, it is not well executed. Tapas style simply doesn't work with the layout; the tables are too small to cope with the myriad of small plates, and the selection of plates on offer is poor and didn't wow in terms of flavour. I had great plans for buying cakes and macarons to take home, but the cake selection, which is arguably what made Valaria popular to start with, has been cut down to almost nothing. So, a disappointing brunch experience, and I didn't bother buying anything to take away. Service staff were lovely but were too busy to be procide top notch service. Seemed to be a lot of staff behind the counter not doing much whilst a select few were run ragged on the floor. This made for longer waiting times, a cluttered table, and forgetting items. Plus: Parisian hot chocolate was delicious. Decor is beautiful. The staff doing table service were working very hard. I'd return if it went back to being a patisserie, but I won't be returning for brunch.

Halal Chicken in their tasty sandwiches and desserts to due for. Highly recommend, and a service with a smile.

We were very happy to have discovered this lovely cafe on the way from the Botanical Garden. The selection is great, the croissants and tarts were very tasty, the staff was extremely friendly.

Tasteless cakes and don’t take cash unless you have the exact amount. Not worth the trip

The most awful rude service we’ve encountered. Ignored whilst standing waiting for a table at lunchtime. We weren’t sure if we were to just sit and asked the waitress who was standing beside us but not acknowledging we were there, if we were just to grab a table? She said no, she would take us to a table…and then walked away. We stood for another few minutes and she came back, walked past and served someone else. The manager/owner then walked past and asked if he could help us. I said yes, we looking for a table and thought we were being attended to. He said “well she’s a bit busy right now”…we walked out. How places like this, such bad service can survive is beyond me. So rude, and if that’s the attitude of the manager or owner, than that feeds down to staff. Never got to sample the food, but with service that bad, we’ll never go near the place again anyway

Absolutely outstanding. The pistachio cookie was not only delicious, it was the best cookie I have ever eaten. The prices are high but justified. An experience. Thank you for the extraordinary culinary experience.

Booked in for brunch, tasting menu, not what we expected but couldn’t fault the food or service. A bit on the small side and pushed for space at the back of cafe. Felt sorry for the staff trying to get past tables and people sitting. Would we go back, yes but would request a different seating area.

Had the 3-plate experience. Amazing food! Must try the waffle.

Superb breakfast. Lots of flavours to choose from.

Very nice bakery and coffee and now they have breakfast very small dishes but they are amazing specially the french toast and egg with cheese foam I think. The service is great 👍🏻. The best in Glasgow 😍

Very disappointed with Valaria, we gave them not one, not two, but three chances..and they sadly didn't deliver. Two of the three times we sat in and they got our order wrong. The pistachio croissants are what we were most hopeful for, sadly they didn't deliver. We tried a few of the little desserts...nothing to write home about

Amazing pastries , coffee a little on the weak side staff already knew that and trying to improve

This venue has decided that the pavement in front of their door is all for them, really, and they are happy forcing pedestrians into a busy Byres Rd road, especially at weekends when footfall is so high. How long until you are the cause of an accident? You happily alienate pedestrians like me who wouldn't dream of giving my money to a selfish inconsiderate establishment like yours.

Super recommended! Everyone agreed on how good it was!😍

The first attached photo shows Valaria’s ‘Hong Kong Style French Toast’ as showcased on their own instagram page. The second photo shows what arrived when I ordered it yesterday. Don’t be drawn in by the social media photos; the food looks nothing like them. Wildly over-priced as well. Save yourself £20 and go to the Greggs next door instead 👍🏽

What a weird experience! The place looks cute from the outside, once you step in you can see how cheaply and fast was made, that aside it's quite dirty, the floor would benefit from being actually cleaned once in a while. The playlist was absolutely disorienting, would be more fitting for a kid birthday party. I can't...Mambo N5 in a vintage kinda live love laugh place? Dear me.. oh well! The drink was ok, made with no interest but not the worst I had! The staff tho, I think it's their first job in front facing roles, or at all :/. They looked startled by the idea of talking to someone. Although I did leave giggling to the absurdity of the space which it kinda works in how bad it is? Will definitely not go back, but happy to have experienced the absurdity.

UPDATE: The emergency cord is now long enough to reach the floor! Really appreciate Valaria fixing this issue Lovely food! However the emergency cord in the bathroom was unreachable. Thankfully I didn’t need it but it should never be this high.

It felt as though I was transported to a French patisserie. The ambience is lively, the interior decor is beautiful and “Instagrammable”. We went for brunch and they recommend 3 plates for individual or 5 for sharing between 2 individuals. We ordered 2 French Hot chocolate. They gave us a huge pot of hot chocolate which we struggled to finish even half of as we didn’t realise how filling it would be and we had brunch ordered as well. The pistachio croissant that came along with hot chocolate was massive and extremely satiating, not to mention - delicious and flaky - very authentic! The brunch choices were eclectic and equally delicious. The portions were small so they were perfect for us as we had ordered 5 plates to share. Overall it was a pleasant experience. The service was top notch and extremely friendly and accommodating. Would recommend it!

Was there Saturday with my family and enjoyed the experience, food was excellent and staff were very attentive as we had a family member lactose intolerant and manager came out and marked the items she could eat, the restaurant was bright and classy, overall I’d definitely recommend going and I can’t wait to go back, thank you to all the staff.

Went foe brunch. Really looking forward to it....ordered 8 dishes.....each one stone cold (including the "hot" drinks)....and i mean STONE COLD, not room temp. It's as if all the dishes had come straight from the dish....and this isn't pastries, it was egg, hash browns, ham etc. Staff were nice, but genuinely unbelievable how this could even happen.