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iCafe Kelvingrove

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Up to date cafe doing a standard range of hot and cold snacks with smoothies and milkshakes. People often mention coffee, staff, good, great, work, nice, Good, service, friendly, cafe,


Address

250-254 Woodlands Rd, Kelvingrove, Glasgow G3 6ND, United Kingdom

Website

www.icafe.uk.com

Contact

+44 141 353 6469

Rating on Google Maps

4.20 (488 reviews)

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Working Hours

  • Wednesday: 8 am to 8 pm
  • Thursday: 8 am to 8 pm
  • Friday: 8 am to 8 pm
  • Saturday: 8 am to 8 pm
  • Sunday: 8 am to 8 pm
  • Monday: 8 am to 8 pm
  • Tuesday: 8 am to 8 pm

Featured Reviews


Frequently mentioned in reviews: coffee (43) staff (21) good (18) great (15) work (15) nice (14) Good (13) service (13) friendly (11) cafe (10)
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  • 5/5 Carol e. 10 months ago on Google
    5 ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Very modern decor and very relaxing place to visit with family and friends . Staff all lovely and very polite and friendly Sarah is very nice and friendley and shines out from the rest beautiful nature. Would recommend for visit if living in the local area. 🌼🙂😊🌼
    14 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 3/5 cypheraddict 1 year ago on Google
    the coffee was nice but the female manager was rude to staff behind the counter a few times. Not really nice to hear when you’re trying to enjoy your afternoon. disappointing.
    3 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Aisha W. 1 year ago on Google
    Tried English breakfast first time in Glassgow. Nice asthetic cafe with good taste. Ordered Chicken Peri Wraps. Spiced latte english breakfast platter and cake. Cake was average cheesy chicken peri wraps were good. ❤️
    3 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 4/5 Jason C. 2 years ago on Google
    Medium size coffee shop, great range of vegan food. Lots of seats, tables for laptops and pods for chatting. Good coffee, my soya mocha was lovely
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Erika L. 2 years ago on Google
    Great place to get work done and have coffee. Their service is fast and their wifi is always working (sometimes I only get 1 bar but it still works great). They have a lot of space options so you can usually grab a table no matter what time of day you arrive. The coffee is delicious (haven’t tried food). The service here is Excellent! I had a small issue with my order and they were more than happy to help me out. Will be coming back and definitely recommend!
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 4/5 Vaishnudebi D. 1 year ago on Google
    great café to visit with your friends. the food tastes great. the service is perfect. their wifi speed is also really good to work with. but given the description, I saved this place as a "stufy café".. uhhh not really.. too much rock song and people talking around doesn't make this place to make people focus on their work. i'll go there if I need to chill a bit and not to work ฅ⁠^⁠•⁠ﻌ⁠•⁠^⁠ฅ
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 3/5 James G. 1 year ago on Google
    Great coffee and cakes selection. A little hostile service when I visited. Unfortunately it seemed staff were very stressed. So didn't take it personally.
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 3/5 Koarosa 11 months ago on Google
    I tried that place a few days ago and it was quite a disappointing experience. - The reception was cold and inhospitable on my opinion; when we paid our order, the man was pretty expeditious and was not trying to be friendly at all. - The communication between the cashier and the cook/barista was not done properly as they came to clean our table after having brought our order. - The furniture not seem to be of good quality and the place in general could be better decorated and arranged. However : - The dishes we tried were great and tasty. The drinks were correct. - They offer free WiFi
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Allie H. 6 months ago on Google
    Popped in before an exam to grab a tea and chill. Very nice staff, computers to use at a very cheap price. Lots of customers seemed to know each other and it was a friendly atmosphere. Good space for communal work/study. Didn’t try the food but it looked good. Great range of drinks available Bathrooms are very clean, with a hand dryer to help dry off from the Scottish rain.
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 1/5 Hu C. 10 months ago on Google
    The cafe is in a good location. Unfortunately for the staff, I have been to many cafes. And the girls that work in this cafe are very very rude and disgusting. I sat down and watched how they respond to customers and talk about customers after they leave. And they also make faces. Talking on their phone while making a coffee. The girl with bandana and a nose ring. And the other girl who is tall and blue eyes. Really horrible. If they don’t want to work in a service environment then DONT WORK in a customer service job! Zero for the service!!! And I hope the management team seee this review and act on it urgently.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Carla P. 2 years ago on Google
    Good coffee! Seem to be the only decent coffee place in Glasgow who serve almond milk. Decor is a little dated but everything else was great
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Robert B. 1 year ago on Google
    Stumbled upon this place when getting home from working on the west end. Possible the best latte I've ever had in Scotland. Creamy frothy milk and a very subtle but flavourful coffee. The chicken, avocado and chilli sandwich was perfect. The bread lovely and fresh and surprisingly not dry and the filling was simply delicious and moist.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 catherine w. 1 year ago on Google
    The younger man that was serving was very helpful, kind & not patronising at all! Coffee & cake very good. Fairly spacious layout. Range of seating, even outside (pavement cafes in Glasgow, jings....) Free Wifi Toilets spotless & easily accessible for a 65 year old, who's a bit wobbly on her feet.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Rūta M. 1 year ago on Google
    This is an amazing place for food and hospitality. All the staff go the extra mile to make your visit memorable. If you want fantastic food you need to call here!! It has something for everyone if you’re watching your figure or not and don't worry about that there desserts are to die for!
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Bethany F. 1 year ago on Google
    I was in the other day for a work lunch. A blonde girl served me and was lovely, she made me an amazing latte and they were doing discounted pasta! I had pesto pasta and also their tomato basil soup of the day. Amazing experience and lovely service, will be back!
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Luke R. 1 year ago on Google
    Great experience at this cafe. Had a baguette and one of their cakes. I asked the female manager about their different teas and she let me have little tasters. A really nice amosphere and the staff checked in that I enjoyed my lunch. Highly recommend, great service 😁
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 JAZZebell_ W. 1 year ago on Google
    Absolutely fantastic little place, come here often. The place is always tidy & clean with a very welcoming environment. Staff are always so friendly & of course great coffee.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 4/5 Neal C. 1 year ago on Google
    I have always liked this place. Good atmosphere. Always found the staff friendly. Used the laptops and printer many times. Yesterday 21 April 2023 I paid on my card £11.38 for 2 mochas and a slice of caramel shortcake. Bit pricey.☕☕🍰
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Sodienye O. 4 years ago on Google
    Nice place for a coffee and cake and one on one meetings

  • 4/5 Sunny G. 4 years ago on Google
    Decent selection of teas and good atmosphere. Food is fresh and bit different from usual.

  • 3/5 LARKHALL W. 4 years ago on Google
    Staff a little slow

  • 4/5 Yayamaha 4 years ago on Google
    The location is good for uni students for having a break (/using laptops) between lectures, and also for group meetup. *The price is a bit expensive. *The oreo hot chocolate is nice and creamy, but I would recommand to order a medium one rather than a large one. *They have some nice vegetarian / vegan options for food and drink. *I would recommand people who don't like the cigarette smoke to sit away from the front door as sometimes it blows into the shop when people smoke at the outside seats.

  • 5/5 Charlie W. 4 years ago on Google
    fast internet, good tunes and nice coffee.

  • 2/5 Kristin S. 4 years ago on Google
    Had initially posted a 5 star review 10 months ago but time to revise it sadly. I have enjoyed visiting here, so thought I would invite some clients to meet me here on Tuesday and Sunday. Cake, coffee and a comfortable and welcoming location - all the hallmarks of a great place for a meeting or working (given the popularity of it with those working on laptops) . Bought cakes and coffee, as did my clients. It wasn't peak time, so lots of available tables. But on both occasions the same member of staff kept coming over to ask us questions. Four times we were asked if we wanted a glass of water, twice before I had finished my own drink. I noticed no other tables were asked, and I felt unwelcome, while the people I was with commented on it and wondered whether we had out stayed our welcome. If I'm not welcome then I will take my business elsewhere. Disappointing, since coffee shops and cafés are a perfect place for meetings, particularly for freelancers and self employed people.

  • 5/5 Eliaz M. 4 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) God n comfy (Original) Gud n comfy

  • 5/5 RASHID S. 4 years ago on Google
    Nice staff

  • 3/5 Kritika N. 4 years ago on Google
    Nice place to work from. Can get a wee bit noisy at times.

  • 5/5 John S. 1 year ago on Google
    the coffee is fine! barista of the year and very consistent bean technique. nice location, i like to watch the church across the road. taken several friends there over the last few months and they often say after they remember it fondly. most of all, late opening hours make it very convenient and a place to be taken note of!

  • 4/5 Jack H. 2 years ago on Google
    Very nice coffee and atmosphere - had a delicious Cortado! Some prices a bit steep for some drinks but Cortado was excellent value.

  • 5/5 Maha A. 1 year ago on Google
    l like this chocolate cake and coffee was good 👌

  • 4/5 Jill F. 1 year ago on Google
    A great spot and and lovely cafe, menu, and staff. Just a bit pricey for what you get,compared to other places.

  • 5/5 Heather B. 1 year ago on Google
    Wonderful experience at icafe. The staff are so kind and polite and helpful. Food was very tasty and top marks for my hot chocolate. Looking forward to coming back 😀

  • 4/5 Stacey S. 1 year ago on Google
    The cringeworthy name has always kept me from going in, but a downpour one day drove me inside and omigoodness... the drinks are insanely yummy, especially the decadent hot cocoa and flavoured lattes. The staff is always incredibly nice, too. It's a great place to work during the day, and it's practically become my office now. I often stay for lunch, too. The mini nachos are a steal (& more than enough for a meal) and the cranberry & brie bagel is amazing. Top tip: if the WiFi signal is weak, try tapping into the Dram one instead

  • 4/5 Navid A. 7 months ago on Google
    A delightful spot for enjoying a coffee and a swift breakfast. Immaculate environment with ample seating options.Good wifi.

  • 5/5 Yellow o. 4 months ago on Google
    Really nice place to sit and do work with a coffee. Welcoming to everyone :) Wish they were open until 10ish but I know it's hard for places to afford to do this, ggow needs more late night cafes! <3

  • 5/5 Sorshfa 6 months ago on Google
    Possibly the best spot for the cliché “working from a café” in the west end. As a regular here, I have tried almost the entire menu and not had a drink I wasn’t fully satisfied with. With great staff members, this is spot is a must for any students in the west end, or anyone visiting.

  • 4/5 Anne H. 4 years ago on Google
    Comfortable, excellent coffee and snacks. Computers a bit worn, but staff are lovely and very helpful in all respects, including with technical stuff.

  • 5/5 Donna S. 4 years ago on Google
    A bit expensive and not to bad food range for

  • 2/5 louise r. 4 years ago on Google
    The coffee was great and the gent who served me was pleasent and polite. However, this place could do with a deep clean and a dash of paint. I wasn't too empresses with the overcooked eggs too. Don't get me wrong, this place isn't awful but it does need a bit of love.

  • 4/5 brian m. 3 years ago on Google
    Looked after by a perfectly charming young woman a delight.

  • 5/5 Ash Q. 3 years ago on Google
    Good service with indoor and outdoor seating. A limited selection of food currently due to the current climate but you can still get tea/coffee/food. I enjoy chilling here at the weekends lost in my thoughts ?

  • 4/5 Rabi H. 3 years ago on Google
    Nice place tea was lovely. Highly recommended for a chilled place to study.

  • 3/5 Michael 3 years ago on Google
    Average

  • 5/5 Efraín V. 3 years ago on Google
    Great place to work

  • 1/5 Andrew F. 3 years ago on Google
    Another cash only establishment. I'll decide whether I pay cash or card. Happy to spend my money elsewhere.

  • 5/5 Steve G. 4 years ago on Google
    Superb coffee!

  • 4/5 Gavin E. 4 years ago on Google
    Staff very friendly! Fine for a quick coffee

  • 3/5 Brian H. 4 years ago on Google
    A cosy enough iCafe to have an iCoffee or an iCuppa and an iBiscuit.

  • 4/5 Shreyansh F. 4 years ago on Google
    A bog-standard coffee shop, nice place to get some work done. They have booths with charging ports for your devices and such. Decent place.

  • 4/5 Tim E. 6 years ago on Google
    iCafe's GREAT. Coffee's great, food's good, wifi's good. Staff are friendly...far better than the big chains and well worth a visit

  • 5/5 Elizabeth W. 4 years ago on Google
    Excellent coffee, reasonable prices and good service and the sofa was exceptionally comfy too so it's all good.

  • 5/5 Sunny A. 4 years ago on Google
    The place serves the best breakfast. Was my regular Cafe to go and was never disappointed ever. The staff is super friendly and they source the best quality products. The falafel platter is a must try.

  • 3/5 Aleksandra B. 6 years ago on Google
    cold inside. Hit chocolate that they served wasn't hot at all, it was slightly warm. However, good choices of flavours: coconut hot chocolate, pistachio, Oreo, etc. Interesting latte too, my friend ordered a strawberry latte .

  • 5/5 Jamie P. 5 years ago on Google
    Staff couldn't be any more friendlier, always receive a top quality service. Wide range of products made fresh in front of you. Great place to sit, chill out and forget about your troubles for a bit...

  • 5/5 Catherine F. 4 years ago on Google
    Great choice of coffee

  • 4/5 Ian C. 4 years ago on Google
    Good all round cafe. Pleasant atmosphere, young or old

  • 5/5 Mohammed Waqas M. 4 years ago on Google
    Excellent coffee!!

  • 4/5 Kokotxas 4 years ago on Google
    Nice chilled atmosphere, staff friendly and coffee delivered to table. Comfy couches.

  • 4/5 ibrahim j. 4 years ago on Google
    Good coffee but a little on the pricey side

  • 4/5 Emilio G. 4 years ago on Google
    I like this place..close to my job..and with lovely flat white coffee.. blueberry muffin...hummmm

  • 4/5 Thoughtful M. 4 years ago on Google
    I've been coming here for a writers group and I've found it a really great place to relax and get some work done. Being in the West End, it's not too crowded (but how many places are at 9 on a Saturday morning?) and the staff are very friendly and accommodating. It's one of the few places that operates as an Internet cafe with a few desktops placed at the back. The cafe itself has a very airy, rustic charm to it. Yes, it's a chain but it's a Glaswegian one so I feel good about coming here and supporting a local business. The coffee is pretty good. No burned taste like Starbucks or Costa where they over-roast the beans. My Americano is always smooth and delivered to my table quickly and always with a smile. I feel the staff enjoy working there which is important. Happy staff equals better service which makes for happy customers. I have tried one of their special coffees, specifically a Hazelnut Mocha. I was expecting hazelnut syrup in the coffee a la the 'big' chains but, no. I got a mocha with some sweet whipped cream on top and hazelnuts throughout the cream. It was a more mature and refined 'treat' coffee and I was left feeling that I'd had a slightly special coffee instead of warm, caffeinated sugar syrup. I would give it five but I'm reluctant to as the company is small and, whilst expanding, has been around for eleven years so my concern is how well it can compete with those bigger chains. I can't see anything that distinguishes it from the crowd other than being Scottish and an Internet cafe. Bar that, it does everything the other chains do: Breakfast, lunch, snacks, long opening hours, nice atmosphere and, of course...coffee. Whilst their coffee is superior, time will tell if that's enough to keep this fledgling chain becoming a serious contender.

  • 5/5 Waqas S. 4 years ago on Google
    Nice place

  • 5/5 Fear R. 4 years ago on Google
    Great little cafe

  • 5/5 Rasika P. 5 years ago on Google
    Adorable place to sit and get it work done.. the ambience is perfect and very friendly staff. Do try the piri piri pizza and peppermint hot chocolate

  • 3/5 Gordon M. 4 years ago on Google
    Good selection of coffees & eats.Place full of students on laptops tho sometimes taking up 4 places.

  • 5/5 Kirstin D. 4 years ago on Google
    Lovely staff, had a bit of an emergency trying to find a place to stay for the night so ended up being there for hours and noone hassled us. Good coffee too.

  • 5/5 Manhal D. 4 years ago on Google
    Great place I will come back again and again ♥️

  • 3/5 jamez Al H. 4 years ago on Google
    Came in for breakfast I really enjoyed it but the coffee isn't the best. The breakfast was amazing and outstanding

  • 5/5 Alexandru T. 4 years ago on Google
    Good coffee Good music..did not get to try the food tho

  • 5/5 Ahmad L. 4 years ago on Google
    Good coffee and quite spacious

  • 5/5 Kathy W. 4 years ago on Google
    We were so thirsty and they had some water for us.


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Amenities


  • Payments
    • ✓️ Debit cards
    • ✓️ Credit cards
    • ✓️ NFC mobile payments
  • Offerings
    • ✓️ Coffee
    • ✓️ Quick bite
    • ✓️ Small plates
    • ✓️ Vegan options
    • ✓️ Prepared foods
    • ✓️ Healthy options
    • ✓️ Late-night food
    • ✓️ Free water refills
    • ✓️ Vegetarian options
  • Accessibility
    • ✓️ Wheelchair-accessible toilet
    • ✓️ Wheelchair-accessible seating
    • ✗ Wheelchair-accessible car park
    • ✓️ Wheelchair-accessible entrance
  • Dining options
    • ✓️ Lunch
    • ✓️ Brunch
    • ✓️ Dessert
    • ✓️ Seating
    • ✓️ Breakfast
  • Service options
    • ✓️ Dine-in
    • ✓️ Delivery
    • ✓️ Takeaway
    • ✓️ Outdoor seating

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