Brooklyn Café

21 Minard Road, Glasgow, G41 2HR

Telephone 0141 632 3427
Food served Mon–Sat 8am–9pm; Sun 9am–9pm.
Average price £12 (lunch); £12 (evening meal)
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A visit to the Brooklyn Café, the 83-year-old godfather of the Shawlands all-day café scene is a real Glasgow treat. There's a steady production of breakfast, brunch, lunch and dinner dishes including creamy risottos or the recently introduced grill range starring melt-in-the-mouth, locally sourced produce such as pulled pork buns, double racks or Brooklyn wings – showing a timely return to their American roots. The relaxed setting ensures you are ready to indulge in a tablet and butterscotch sundae, a bulging bacon roll or a generous pizza and pasta combo while the kids have plenty of well-considered options from on a bargain special menu. The minimal BYOB corkage ensures that groups of friends can have a budget-conscious night out without compromising on the quality of the food; and everything on the menu is takeaway.

High point: A glistening, superbly seasoned, pancetta-packed carbonara
Low point: A rather pale and tasteless cappuccino

Provides: Vegetarian options (at least ¼ main courses), Children's portions, Children's high chairs, Outdoor tables, Free wi-fi
Music on stereo: 20th-century pop compliations by decade
Capacity: 65
Largest group: 35
Open since: 1931
BYOB: £2, 50p beer corkage

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7. Southside Sarah – 10 Apr 2012, 7:41pm Brooklyn Café Report

I have loved the Brooklyn for years, best hangover haunt. Or rather was. The breakfasts seem to have less on the plate these days and I think the price has gone up. Most dissappointing. Last time I was there I left and my clothes were permeated with the smell of the smokey kitchen grease that fills the place.

Waiting staff all seem really nice and attentive, however have noticed lots of staff changes recently, seldom seem the same face twice. After seeing the behaviour of who I presume is the head barista or maybe a manager, (young guy, doesn't seem to be dressed like rest of waiting staff). He was arrogant and rude in the way he spoke to staff in front of customers, kinda helps to explain the high staff turnover.

When we were paying him there was no thankyou and it almost seemed an inconvenience to be interrupting his attention to texting. Sadly this wasn't the first time I've had a similar experience. I am reluctant to go back unless things improve. Brooklyn buck up and get back to the old fondly remembered place.

6. Claire m – 9 Mar 2012, 9:40pm Brooklyn Café Report: first impression lovely cosy setting. Staff could not have been more helpfull. Good choice on menu. Really enjoyed my meal. was too full for desert but took some lemon drizzle cake home as it looked so good and iam glad I did, stunning! Would recommend and will return

5. Scott F – 30 Nov 2011, 4:30pm Report: Sadly, I have to agree with the last few reviews about the Brooklyn cafe. I've been a few times recently and the staff are just plain rude. You could maybe forgive them if the food was worth it. But its not.

4. Holly T – 20 Nov 2011, 11:19am Report

I had heard good reviews about the brooklyn cafe so I thought I would nip in for a lunch with my friend last week.

Never again !! the food lacked flavour and the staff seemed like everything was a hassle for them.

I do not recommend this place

3. msfrangipani – 21 Aug 2011, 12:25pm Brooklyn Café Report

Used to be a regular here but today is the last time we will frequent Brooklyn.Staff and service usually good,but today the waitress was rude and abrupt - and we had come with 2 visitors from Australia,after raving to them about how good it was!They wanted a traditional Scottish breakfast but the waitress wasn't helpful at all and downright rude.

We were a group of 5,and they forgot one of our orders which was actually the simpless one (scrambled eggs with toast and bacon).We waited another 15 mins after them realising that it was forgotten,and then had to check with the waitress as to where the order was.They had forgotten it AGAIN.Waited another 15 mins without so much as an apology or any acknowledgement.My friend then decided as the rest of us had long finished our breakfasts he did not want to hold us up any longer and cancelled the order,which they had gotten wrong anyways!!!!!!!!

I can understand mistakes happen and dishes get forgotten,but to forget TWICE,then get the order wrong and not even acknowledge your customers is what I have the issue with.Save your money and cook at home.

2. foodielover – 3 Mar 2011, 7:52pm Brooklyn Café Report: Went here on Sunday 27th Feb. Feel like I walked in just as they were closing - it was a hassle for me to be here I think. The guy that "served" me wasn't exacty friendly, and the food wasn't the best, but ok/ish! I just found the "managers" welcome to be very off putting and this soured the rest of the experience for me!

1. tracyd – 28 Dec 2010, 12:41am Report: fabulous little place. each time i've visited the service and food have been excellent. i've been in on seperate occasions for breakfast, lunch and dinner and the service is always super efficient and friendly - i get the impression the staff here are happy at their work. as the review said, leave room for desert - the ice cream is delicious. i'd happily recommend this place to all my friends.

Average rating 2/5 from 4 reviews of Brooklyn Café.

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