Laurie's
- Telephone 0141 222 2076
- Food served Mon–Fri 7.30am–6pm; Sat 9.30am-5pm. Closed Sun.
- Average price £5.85 (set lunch)
- Website www.lauriescoffee.com
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This review is taken from the 2012 edition.
With its no-nonsense décor and various-shades-of-beige colour scheme, Laurie's may at first sight seem a functional place for busy office workers to grab a routine filled roll. Closer inspection reveals its creative side, however: the sandwiches, whether sourdough, baguettes, panini or focaccia, all boast inventive names like Man from La Mancha – chicken, chorizo, roast peppers and mozzarella, and Blazing Saddles – a spicy and filling combination of meatballs, mozzarella, jalapeños and barbecue sauce, and a dazzling array of cakes, baked fresh every day, sit seductively near the window. Although flair is the exception here, that's no bad thing: in a transient café world where great places often close or go downhill quickly, reliability is a key ingredient. The coffee is another solid performer and is served in normal-sized cups instead of half-litre bowls. Above-average quality, decent prices, a bit of flair but, above all, consistency.
- High point: Solid but not boring
- Low point: Décor could be made as delectable as the cakes
- Provides: Children's portions, Children's high chairs, Wheelchair access
- Music on stereo: Pop
- Capacity: 45
- Largest group: 12-15
- Open since: 2011
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- 3. Scott Caldwell – 27 Oct 2011, 12:57pm Report
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Today (27 October 2011) I opted for the panini and soup lunch deal. I had the Brie, Bacon and Caramelised onion panini with Thai Chicken and Rice soup. Both were outstandingly delicious. At £5.15 a wee bit over average what i would normally pay but I think worth it.
A nice wee find as I made my way back to the office. The interior is classy and relaxing (I would have sat in if i didn't have to rush back), the staff very friendly and willing to recommend to me.
I've since read that the coffee is great too so i'll be back tomorrow!
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DotCom – 19 Aug 2011, 12:09pm
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We found Laurie's almost by chance, had some of the best carrot cake we'd tasted recently and then, thanks to a downpour, got chatting with the friendly owner Chris Wiltcher, his mother Martine. As a result we booked for a Dessert Master Class the following evening.
We were warmly welcomed by the friendly and efficient staff, served wine and canapes, and generally well looked after until it was time for the demonstration. Benjamin Knell, head pastry chef at the Pearl by Jun Tanaka restaurant in London was in charge, showing us how to make Strawberry Champagne Jelly Pots, and a novel twist on Black Forst Gateau in which the old favourite was served separated into its various parts and plated up like a work of art. Ben's friendly, intimate style soon made us all relax, while taking us step by step, and allowing us to taste each component as we went along, meant we really appreciated the process as well as learning a lot. Tips on how to achieve professional results in a domestic kitchen, where a wide range of equipment isn't usually at hand, soon had us all confident that we would be trying out the recipes soon, especially as they were all clearly printed up in the accompanying hand out.
The evening was rounded off with a friendly dinner, guests, differing widely in age and interests, all seated at a long table everyone chatting while they enjoyed a delicious main course, samples of both deserts and a generous topping up of wines and other beverages. Ben came round giving everyone an opportunity to ask questions or just chat. The attentive staff left nothing to chance yet still found time to have a few words with everyone giving the impression that we were guests at a friend's very convivial, successful dinner party.
For only £25 we had a great time, great food, great company, learned a lot and enjoyed ourselves immensely. We will definitely be booking up for next month, when owner Chris Wiltcher will be demonstrating how to produce a super three course dinner menu.
Meantime we will be dropping in for lunch or afternoon coffee and more of those delicious cakes.
Average rating /5 from 1 review of Laurie's.
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