Trans-Europe Café
- Telephone 0141 552 7999
- Food served Mon–Sun 10am–5pm (Supper club Fri/Sat 6.30–10pm)
- Average price £7 (lunch); £14 (evening meal)
- Website www.transeuropecafe.co.uk
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There's nowhere like it in Glasgow, nor Scotland, nor the rest of the UK. In fact, you'd be hard pushed to find somewhere similar on the continent, despite the big lovingly homaged Euro-nod it gives with the name, and maps, and décor and music – adding up to a perfectly pitched 'je ne ken whit'. It's cool and hip, positioned on a slightly rundown but appealingly arty part of town, but it's no exclusive hipster hangout, instead it has a wide appeal to diners of all ages who regularly fill up the old bus seats and window benches ready to took into some quality café food, whether a range of tasty breakfast and brunch options or loosely-themed Euro-city sandwiches such as the Madrid with chorizo, pesto and mozzarella. Weekend nights see a late opening and shift towards more substantial and inventive bistro classics such as pork belly, steak and fish dishes, all at nice prices.
- High point: Almost everything
- Low point: Limited chance to sample dinner
- Number of wines sold by the glass: 7
- Provides: Children's portions, Children's high chairs, Wheelchair access, Outdoor tables
- Music on stereo: classic hits
- Capacity: 36
- Largest group: 36
- Open since: 2005
- House wine: £14.95 per bottle
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Sparky24 – 14 Mar 2013, 1:53pm
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This has thoroughly established itself now - I think I even saw it in a music video last week.
Well done, it could have been a victim of it's slightly out of the wat location but it's worth a visit.
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Captain Haggis – 11 Jul 2010, 11:38am
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This is probably my favourite place to eat in Glasgow - I sometimes pop in here with my mum (who sometimes needs to use a chair/walker) and the staff are amazing to her (and myself) chatting away making her feel very much at home (not all places do this) . The food (and it has to be said the coffee) are of the highest quality particulalry the wonderful sandwiches (Berlin being my favourite). They can take few minutes to come to your table with the food once ordered, but that's because they are preparing it to the highest quality just pick up a paper, drink your coffee/tea and relax whilst waiting for it to come it will be worth the wait (and its only 10 minutes)- as the review states this place is a hidden gem.
- 2. GlasgowX – 24 Mar 2010, 1:21am Report
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A great place! Whatever time of day, you are guaranteed good service and an interesting menu. The menu is about to change a bit apparently - let's see how it goes. This is a great place for leisurely breakfast/brunch in an amazing part of town. Really well run, quality produce, well-cooked - what else could you want? We've only been there am and lazy pm when it has always been perfect, not been there yet in the evening but just know it will be good then too. Tony and the team put in too much effort and imagination for this place to be anything less than special! Unreservedly recommended!!
PS: I don't get the "crammed and disorganised" comment above re the loo - what's an "organised" loo like?? Suffice to say the loo is fit for purpose! (Am I missing something? Is going for a pee meant to be part of the experience? Get a life!)
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polly dolly – 12 Sep 2009, 5:50pm
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we have eaten breakfast here a few times and it's a gem of a place with delightful staff; family friendly menu, children are welcome. going back tonight to try the evening menu, mouth watering.
Average rating /5 from 3 reviews of Trans-Europe Café.
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