Vegan
Western
Juice bar
Beer/Wine
Delivery
Take-out
European
Breakfast

Plant-based vegan cafe in the city centre offering breakfast, lunch, and snacks since 2016. Menu includes salads, soup, toasted wraps, sandwiches, curry, baked potatoes, cakes, coffee, smoothies, and juices. Full cooked breakfast offered on weekends and bank holidays. 1 hour limit for tables. Reported closed April 2023.


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218 Reviews

First Review by NelsonVegan

SophiaMS

Points +236

Vegan
18 Apr 2023

Great tasting sandwiches

Got some sandwiches to take away on the bus. They were really delicious, would definitely come back.

Pros: Fully vegan

Cons: A bit pricey

madveganfood

Points +1166

Vegan
11 Apr 2023

Tasty and fresh

Good wee place, staff are nice, menu is varied and reasonably priced.

Pros: Good options, Nice staff

toratas

Points +649

Vegan
10 Apr 2023

Perfect breakfast place

Came here to have a BLT sandwich as well as a pain au Chocolat. The sandwich was delicious and the pastry was so large that we were done after sharing one.

Came back to try the tuna sandwich for on the road and that one was just as good.

I also like the coffee a lot as it had a smooth taste.

The fair price point makes this one a really good choice.

sarahjross

Points +126

Vegan
05 Apr 2023

First visit and food was delicious!

Had BLT and waffles. Wanted to eat everything as it all looked amazing.

Very clean, lovely staff and large disabled toilet.

Near St Enoch Centre and Buchanan Street so very handy. Parked nearby on street for £5.60 for an hour. Plenty time as service quick.

Will definitely be back.

Pros: All vegan!, Accessible toilet, Clean

zillie

Points +186

Vegan
02 Apr 2023

Cute little place

We started our trip to Glasgow with a full breakfast and waffles here, which was a very good decision 😋 The food was excellent at a very reasonable price, and the staff was super lovely.

ChristineDrouinphoto

Points +108

Vegan
25 Mar 2023

Good options for grab n go or breakfast

Cute little shop in the town center. Everything is vegan, employes are super kind. The full breakfast was good and fulfilling but not amazing.

Pros: Location , Fast service, Everything vegan

LaraLemons

Points +1688

Vegan
22 Mar 2023

Sweet little sandwich shop feel

Lovely staff and a good selection of food. I had the toasted tuna panini which was really good. I’m not normally a fan of Sheese but actually it didn’t overpower it. Cooked perfectly!

SaraAitken

Points +24

Vegan
22 Feb 2023

Lovely 😋

Nice breakfasts and lunches. Been a few times now. It doesn't say vegan but everything is vegan 🙂

Pros: All vegan , Healthy, Lovely staff

endofcity

Points +440

Vegan
19 Feb 2023

Fantastic little place.

Visited on a Sunday morning. Had the full breakfast and a smoothie. Cooked breakfast was delicious and not greasy, which makes a nice change. Smoothie was one of the best I’ve ever had. Properly made and very enjoyable! Staff are great and very welcoming.

Highly recommended!

Updated from previous review on 2016-12-02

Pros: All vegan, Friendly staff, Very clean and cheerful

Mountjoy32

Points +295

Vegan
26 Jan 2023

Bland Food

2/5 . I’ve eaten here twice, a few years apart. Both times I found the food to be so bland. Last time I asked for a lemon to squeeze into the food to make it taste better.

I like that it’s vegan and on the healthy side. And the people who work here are nice and the space is bright and clean.

DaveStooshie

Points +35

Vegan
25 Jan 2023

A 'Picnic' Lunch in Glasgow

We enjoyed a delicious vegan lunch at Picnic, whilst staying in Glasgow for part of the Celtic Connections music festival; a treat we look forward to every year. The food was served by friendly, helpful staff in a clean, modern, cosy space. We will definitely be going to Picnic again and would highly recommend the cafe to anyone looking for a healthy, tasty, cruelty-free meal.

Pros: Tasty and interesting food, Friendly, helpful staff, Clean, cosy and comfortable environment

Cons: None

GordonMagilton

Points +40

Vegan
06 Jan 2023

Great food, staff, and coffee!

Really like the food here, been multiple times. Staff are very friendly (and very helpful sharing vegan cooking tips) plus the best oat milk flat white I've had!

Pros: All vegan, Friendly staff, Good food, cakes, and coffee

Cons: A little pricey (but worth it in my opinion)

Brightonbites

Points +118

Herbivore
18 Dec 2022

Disappointing

I was really excited to eat here after reading all the reviews so felt let down when our food arrived. My partner and I ordered the full breakfast for £12.50, and when it came, I couldn’t help but feel disappointed. The breakfast consisted of two sausages, beans, a few slices of mushrooms, cold picked beetroot, and avocado, wilted spinach, asparagus and a potato scone. It lacked in seasoning and was all quite dry. It seemed like everything was grilled without any oil, so was a bit too healthy. We’ve eaten far better for less or equivalent, so can’t understand the hype, unless they were having a bad day?

HereToStay

Points +51

Vegan
01 Dec 2022

My Favourite Place in the City Centre

At last; a properly vegan restaurant (that is good) - such a rare, precious thing.

Professional operation; the staff here are knowledgeable, competent, have people skills, and are pleasant (not many places can say that). The place is also presentable and inviting.

They do the best smoothies (best I have had in Scotland), and I always leave a tip thanks to the professional standards they have here.

To have my moan 🙃; I need to have my favourite smoothie without vanilla due to health reasons (felt poorly after having them with): Like most vanilla extracts; the one Picnic uses contains alcohol. The 35% ethanol content in vanilla extracts is supposed to be cooked off when making cakes etc, not added to smoothies (I'm showing off my food science know-how here, apologies)

The long and short: I highly recommend Picnic, it is important to support such a worthwhile vegan restaurant (I make a point of going here every time I am in Glasgow city centre). I look forward to seeing what may appear on the menu in time.

Pros: Best smoothies, Friendly/Competent staff, Pleasant atmosphere

Cons: Like most vegan restaurants-the menu is 90% gluten, Vanilla-extract (in smoothies) has alcohol., Legume heavy menu (e.g. lentils, etc).

vivsan

Points +357

Vegan
21 Nov 2022

amazing!

really friendly staff and amazing food!
We hade a BLT and a waffle and i cant even describe how good it was.. super tasty and we will definitely come here next time we visit Glasgow

Kimmisventure

Points +320

Vegan
01 Nov 2022

Delicious

The soup was amazing and the portions are brilliant. Really flavoursome food.
The service is very lovely too!
Lovely kombucha options is another bonus

Pros: Packed with Flavours!, Service is great, Value for money !

efderksen

Points +16

Vegan
31 Oct 2022

very nice staff, healthy and delicious food

We went there with a group of 7 and they had no problem serving the food very fast and it was delicious!

KLea

Points +1642

Vegan
30 Oct 2022

Faultless

Visited twice and couldn't fault anything. Wonderful, friendly staff. The BLT was such a perfect balance of flavours and textures I had to go back for more! Healthy breakfasts in the full vegan and porridge.

Lovely coffee and tea.

We bought take- away for our onward journey and were only sorry that we didn't buy more for the evening! Best empire biscuits and fabulous carrot cake.

Wonderful little cafe - wish it was closer to home for us!

Pros: All vegan , Great value, fresh food

Cons: Wish it was a chain so it could be closer to home.

TomJacobs

Points +13

Vegetarian
27 Oct 2022

Best Smoothies!

Great Smoothies and very good food!
Very cool staff!

GingerHerbivore

Points +164

Vegan
21 Oct 2022

Love this place

I’ve visited twice so far and both times it was great. A cute little cafe in Glasgow with delicious food and very friendly, attentive and helpful staff. Hope to be back!

Pros: Fully vegan, Helpful staff , Card and cash

Levitz

Points +157

Vegan
13 Oct 2022

Delicious

Lovely little cafe, great selection of vegan bites and cakes. I had the Pastramheat, which seemed very popular looking around, Irish tea and orange juice. Vegan,locally produced, pastrami, cashew cream, sauerkraut, tomato and spinach on toasted sourdough with a rocket, sundried tomato, pumpkin seed side salad with balsamic reduction. Very, very tasty. Choice of vegan milk for the tea. Got a snowball to go. Lovely.

imogenmichel

Points +2663

Vegan
03 Oct 2022

Incredible

I came here for breakfast on the weekend and it was amazing! The food and coffee were both delicious and the service was fast, professional and friendly. I’m only very rarely in this part of Glasgow but any time I’m here again I will definitely be back!

craigmc

Points +32924

Vegan
01 Oct 2022

Still awesome

yes fresh both in decor and food.
great to see a bright new light in the glasgow vegan scene. when you walk into a bright cafe with smiling staff, first impressions is fresh food with the smell of fresh bread
Returned for a veggie breakfast and wasn't let down. Wow it's great to get a breakfast that isn't covered in oil or over fried. The addition of avocado and asparagus even made you feel you were getting some of those five a day that even vegans need.
Also had a wrap at vegfest which was packed with natural food and fantastic.
Just love the food her, simple yet fantastic.
Love it
Top place in Glasgow.

Updated from previous review on 2022-02-20

Pros: staff, healthy, choice

drtomato

Points +16

Vegan
30 Sep 2022

Definitely recommended

Was looking for a vegan café to start the day after a long overnight journey, couldn't have been happier with my decision to come here, both the food and service were great.

Pros: Delicious food, Friendly service, Good range of food and drink options

Cons: None, if they were in my hometown I'd be a regular

Chri242v

Points +24

Vegan
18 Sep 2022

Lovely place with lots of delicious options!

We went here for breakfast. It was a great way to start the day. Staff were very nice and welcoming and food and drinks were delicious.

ChristopherPaterson

Points +24

Vegan
16 Sep 2022

Fabulous

Best vegan food I've had, will definitely return

Pros: Whole Vegan Menu, Food to die for, Great friendly staff

Kittybiscuit

Points +7677

Vegan
15 Sep 2022

Wish I had time to sit in the cafe

We were getting a train so we had to get everything to take away. We got a croissant with jam, croissant with chocolate, a snowball (like a lamington), a Mediterranean focaccia and a red pepper and hommus bagel. I also had a soy coffee which is one of the best coffees I’ve had.
They asked if we wanted the croissants warmed up and I said yes. They were so good. Why can’t croissants be vegan by default!
We had the snowball a bit later and we both really liked it. The jam in the middle and the coconut icing on the side was delicious.
We had half each of the sandwiches. I preferred the focaccia while my partner preferred the bagel but both were good.

Staff were so nice. Really disappointed I didn’t have time to visit again!




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