Vegan
Take-out
Bakery
Plant-based cafe and bakery specializing in empire biscuits, cinnamon buns, cakes, sandwiches, and speciality coffee. Reported closed March 2025.
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- Outdoor seating
- Wheelchair accessible
- Accepts credit cards
- Free Wi-Fi
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Last update on 02 Mar 2025 by jeyrb
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Added by PlantBlonde on 10 Mar 2022
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62 Reviews
First Review by NathanJonesy
Alwaysnearby
Points +15
Awful people - Edit
I used to really love Plant Blonde and what their brand was supposed to stand for however hearing recently that Plant Blonde have knowingly used NON VEGAN PRODUCTS in their bakes I am disgusted and furious!
Read moreTo top it off, hearing from the absolutely amazing staff about how awful they have been treated over the years by Jen and Mark has shocked me! The fact Jen and Mark are now working from a garden shed, still baking, selling and using the Plant Blonde name is beyond embarrassing and a kick in the teeth to their poor staff who have gone months without pay. How can they sleep at night and have the cheek to be posting online as if all is wonderful? I would never order or buy from them ever again and would suggest the same to others.
This review has 2 stars only because happy cow will not let reviews have less than 2 stars if the business is fully vegan HOWEVER as this business has knowingly used and sold non vegan items I do not think this is appropriate.
Pros: Their shops have closed , They no longer employ anyone
Cons: Owners attitude , Use of non vegan products, Treatment of their wonderful staff
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jillsveganmeals
Points +1150
Used to love it...totally over it. - Edit
I used to love this place. I fondly remember brownies, blondies, pistachio and raspberry buns, viennese whirls...I went all the time to treat myself to something new.
Read moreNow it's...empire biscuit. Empire biscuit. Empire biscuit.
They are so boring, so easy, and so utterly chock full of sugar that they have no flavour. I went 3 times last month to the west end and city locations cos I was craving a brownie terribly, to no avail. Just empire biscuits as far as the eye could see. I gave up and last time I merely got a coffee while I got my hair done next door, and it was disgusting. I'm giving up on the place which is a shame as I used to love it.
Loads of local rumours about the managers treating their staff horribly too.
Updated from previous review on 2025-02-28
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AvocadoMaki
Points +95
Way too sweet - Edit
The staff was friendly, but the two types of biscuits we tried (lemon tart and biscoff) both tasted mostly of pure sugar and were somewhat pricy.
Read moreUpdated from previous review on 2025-02-15
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Afra
Points +66
Delicious vegan pastries and coffee - Edit
We had a cinnamon roll and raspberry biscuit. Both of them delicious. Next to that, perfect oat cappuccino and very friendly people.
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JamesBaker
Points +51
Great vegan find! - Edit
Awesome food, awesome people, nice atmosphere, deffo returning
Read morePros: 100% vegan , Great coffee, drinks & food, Cosy atmosphere
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TraciRatliff
Points +2447
Not to be missed! - Edit
Plant Blonde was our most anticipated food stop in Glasgow and it did not disappoint! We loved their coffee and empire biscuits. The customer service was also top notch!
Read morePros: Empire biscuits , Coffee , Customer service
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Artūras_Sangoma
Points +24
Cookies & Donuts - Edit
"This vegan cafe is a gem!
Read moreTheir cookies and donuts are irresistibly sweet, delicious, and made with love.
A must-visit for dessert lovers!"
Pros: Cookies & donuts, Cozy surroundings , Friendly staff
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middymuddy
Points +512
Great cinnamon bun! - Edit
Not a huge range, maybe 5 types of biscuits and two cinnamon buns, but that cream cheese cinnamon bun was so good!
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slinzi89
Points +133
Love this cafe! - Edit
Does an excellent empire biscuit. Lovely seating inside and out.
Read moreDog friendly too.
Pros: Empire biscuits , Calm setting, Friendly staff
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monsterbeans
Points +70
The best sandwich I have ever had - Edit
Popped to Plant Blonde on the last day of our trip to Glasgow
Read moreGot the panko breadcrumbed schnitzel, mozzarella and chilli jam sandwich and it was DIVINE. The bread was superb and the filling was very generous, gooey, crunchy and delicious. I thought the size of the sandwich was pretty epic (picture does not do the size justice!!) and very good value
I loved it so much I got another one for my lunch/dinner on the train back home (5 hour journey!)
My husband picked up ‘yesterday’s sandwich’ which was feta and onion and he said it was tasty
We also got some Biscoff Empire biscuits for the train which were tasty and the coffee we had in the cafe was lovely
Wish I could move Plant Blonde to my home town!
Updated from previous review on 2024-10-14
Pros: Sandwiches , Coffee, Sweet treats
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OliC-L
Points +42
Great cafe - Edit
Great for a hot drink and a sweet treat. Not really for a meal.
Read moreThere weren’t loads of voices when we were there, mostly cookies and biscuits.
Updated from previous review on 2024-09-16
Pros: Service , Filter coffee, Sweet treats
Cons: Not really a place for a meal
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AlfieV
Points +1186
Great relaxed afternoon - Edit
We were starving, so nipped in for smoked ham, seitan salad rolls, coffee, tea and empire biscuits. Fantastic.
Read morePros: The empire biscuits
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4theanimalz
Points +36
Sweet vegan treats in Partick - Edit
Great place to grab a coffee and treat before a west end wander. They specialise in biscuits (birthday empire is my favourite) but also do cinnamon buns, Viennese whirls, cupcakes. They tend not to do many chocolatey things apart from the brownies (which are tasty), a bit pricey but worth it.
Read moreUpdated from previous review on 2024-08-25
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leecolvin
Points +98
The best vegan cakes in Glasgow! - Edit
I’ve been here multiple times in the past month as the empire biscuits are fantastic. 10/10, would recommend.
Read moreUpdated from previous review on 2023-03-09
Pros: Great cakes, Friendly staff
Cons: A tiny bit pricey but it’s the west end after all
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PunkieAbs
Points +361
The Best empire biscuits! - Edit
A fantastic bakery in the West End, small seating area inside and outside. I've taken non-vegan family here and they love it. Their focaccia sandwiches are so good and their empire biscuits cannot be beaten!
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Gabinboy
Points +120
Decepción - Edit
Se pide fuera para tomar en la terracita o para llevar. Te pegan un palo por una galletita azucarada rellena de azúcar, decepción en forma de sablazo
Read morePros: Vegano
Cons: Precio, Azúcar por doquier, Enano
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katiecam96
Points +102
Fave place in Glasgow - Edit
Been many times and will go many more love it
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sam-elizabeth
Points +52
Don’t really get the hype. - Edit
I’ve tried Plant Blonde a few times due to the incredible reviews. I feel as though, despite how cute the shop & marketing is, the food is lacking. The selection isn’t that great. From what I’ve tried, the ‘blondies’ are dense and tasteless. The brownies are sickly and taste artificial to me. It’s a shame because the service is amazing and the shop looks so cute! Maybe just not for me.
Read morePros: The branding and shop is adorable
Cons: The food
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EilidhSimon
Points +112
Lovely bakery! - Edit
A lovely wee cafe with lots of sweet and savoury options. I love the empires. The staff are really nice and welcoming. And there’s ALWAYS dogs
Read morePros: Good cakes, Good smoothies
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Zander1986
Points +454
Lovely vegan treats 🙏🏻🌱💚 - Edit
Staff are friendly, and cakes are heavenly, and i can't wait to go back for more treats 😋
Read morePros: Staff are friendly , Cakes are amazing , Quick service
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Here.To.Travel_Jade
Points +11686
Tasty biscuits - Edit
Currently it’s operating as just a hole in the wall for take away orders. When we visited they only had biscuits, buns, coffee and hot chocolate available. We got a lemon curd empire biscuit & a chocolate and strawberry bun and both were amazing! The lemon curd added a nice contrast and balance to the sweetness of the biscuit. We got some hot chocolates which were good too. Hope they re-open the sit in area and have savoury food consistently available #Veganuary
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EllaClapperton
Points +95
Perfect for a quick lunch and a treat - Edit
Slightly spendy, but very tasty sandwich and beautiful cakes - not entirely clear whether to order at the window or in the shop but that’s a minor issue. Overall would definitely visit again next time I’m in the area
Read morePros: Sandwich was great , Good location, Gorgeous cakes
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blinki
Points +965
Excellent - Edit
Brilliant cake and brownies. Because it’s all vegan, there’s loads of choice. They recently seemed to have closed the sit in area which is a shame but they do have a few seats outside.
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maksimowski
Points +192
Lovely small café - Edit
Lovely small café with great sweet baked goods.
Read moreUpdated from previous review on 2023-09-03
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bethaniley
Points +279
Lovely cafe! - Edit
I contacted Plant Blonde because I was hosting a meetup linked to a conference at the university. They were so lovely! They sorted takeaway food for all ~20 of us with no issue, despite having less than 24 hours notice. The food itself was lovely. I had a BLT focaccia, a Biscoff brownie and an oat latte. They were all incredible and great value for money. Highly recommended!
Read morePros: Delicious food, Wonderful staff, Value for money
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pamelaw97
Points +398
Super Tasty😋💚 - Edit
Cute wee cafe. Lots of cake, sandwich and soup options. Come on the vegans!💪🌱💚
Read morePros: Vegan , Nice staff , Delicious food options
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fruity_coraline
Points +44
Amazing - Edit
Delicious baked goods, lots of options!
Read morePros: Delicious pastries, Lots of options
Cons: A bit expensive
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