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About ZAYTER CAFE
Shawarma anchors the menu at ZAYTER CAFE, a Middle Eastern café on Cathcart Rd in Glasgow. Chicken shawarma comes either as a wrap in Lebanese bread, which sits close to a pita, or as a plate, and dishes are cooked fresh once ordered. Hummus runs alongside, offered as a trio and in a version with roasted aubergine and pomegranate, with fries available as a side. The café is a compact operation where a small team handles both the cooking and the serving, so orders go in at the counter and there is no reservation system to work around. Seating is available for eating in, and the same menu goes out as takeaway for anyone taking food home or back to work. Falafel holds a regular place on the board, and the kitchen runs Monday to Saturday, closing on Sundays.
Good to know
- ParkingFree of charge street parking · Parking
- Good for kidsGood for kids
Menu & Prices
54 dishes · mains £3–13- Build-Your-Own Omelette£8.95
- Halloumi & Veggies£8.50
- Crispy Tuna & Cheese Wrap£6.95
- Roll With One Filling£2.85
- Chicken Shawarma Wrap£5.50
- Beef Shawarma Wrap£9.55
Reviews
What reviewers say
Reviewers most often mention chicken shawarma wrap, falafel crispy and soft, hummus with roasted aubergine and £5.50 shawarma bargain.
What reviewers say
Reviewers most often mention chicken shawarma wrap, falafel crispy and soft, hummus with roasted aubergine and £5.50 shawarma bargain.
Customer Review Summary
The chicken shawarma dominates nearly every account, described as the best reviewers have tasted, loaded with chicken and sauce and full of flavour, with several calling the café their go to spot because of it. Close behind is the falafel, singled out by one diner for a softness and crispiness they find hard to match elsewhere, and the hummus, ordered both as a trio and as a version with roasted aubergine and pomegranate. Also mentioned are the shawarma wrap in Lebanese bread likened to a pita, the fettuccine shrimp, fries, and a pistachio cheesecake with salted caramel paired with herbal tea that one visitor expressly recommends. Reviewers repeatedly use the words cosy and fresh, and describe the service as quick, friendly and welcoming, with one noting the same person cooking, serving and running the place. The only reservation raised is one diner finding the shawarma plate a little small in portion. One reviewer recalls a takeaway wrap made fresh on the spot in the evening.
Customer Review Summary
The chicken shawarma dominates nearly every account, described as the best reviewers have tasted, loaded with chicken and sauce and full of flavour, with several calling the café their go to spot because of it. Close behind is the falafel, singled out by one diner for a softness and crispiness they find hard to match elsewhere, and the hummus, ordered both as a trio and as a version with roasted aubergine and pomegranate. Also mentioned are the shawarma wrap in Lebanese bread likened to a pita, the fettuccine shrimp, fries, and a pistachio cheesecake with salted caramel paired with herbal tea that one visitor expressly recommends. Reviewers repeatedly use the words cosy and fresh, and describe the service as quick, friendly and welcoming, with one noting the same person cooking, serving and running the place. The only reservation raised is one diner finding the shawarma plate a little small in portion. One reviewer recalls a takeaway wrap made fresh on the spot in the evening.
Featured reviews
- Amelia Marron
“Always great quality food for an extremely reasonable price. Great service and a go to for special work occasions. Highly recommend the shawarma wraps!”
- Tony Bennett
“Excellent value chicken shawarma. You won't believe how much you get for £5.50. Nice friendly all in one owner/waiter/chef. Not busy on a Wednesday night but was ticking over in a nice fresh café.”
- Artemis Gia
“Incredible ! So delicious that i want to visit every week! I had a shawarma sandwich wrap with lebanese bread that was like a pita and dreamy. Crispy, tasty and very filling! Very good prices and service was excellent! Chef and staff were really friendly and accomodating ! I cant wait to return for some falafels :)”
- Shafeer Rishad
“What a lovely cafe with absolutely delicious food. We got the hummus trio which was simply mouth watering. The fettuccine shrimp and chicken shawarma that we also got were amazing. The food was so good it made us late for our plans, but we had no regrets and would absolutely do it again. You too will have an excuse to be late if you eat here.”
- David Johnston
“I've walked past so many times, today I decided to pop in and grab a chicken shawarma wrap for lunch. Absolutely delicious! The chicken was so full of flavour. Could tell everything was very fresh. Amazingly quick and friendly service. I'll definitely be back”
Hours
- Monday
- Tuesday
- Wednesday
- Thursday
- Friday
- Saturday
- Sunday
- Closed
Highlights
- Great coffee
- Great dessert
- Great tea selection
- Popular for breakfast
- Popular for lunch
- Popular for solo dining
Amenities
- Free of charge street parking
- Takeaway
- Dine-in
- Good for kids
- Casual
- On-site services
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- Coffee
- Quick bite
- Dessert
- Table service
- Solo dining
- Toilet
- Dining options· 3
- Breakfast
- Brunch
- Lunch
- Offerings· 1
- Small plates
- Crowd· 1
- Groups
- Highlights· 1
- Great tea selection
- Parking· 1
- Parking
Location
Cafes near ZAYTER CAFE
- Crema Coffee & Food4.02110.4 miOutdoor seatingDelivery
turkish eggs, shakshuka, great coffee
- Lona Caffe4.71450.6 miOutdoor seating
full breakfast, coffee, soup of the day
- Moyra Janes4.53900.7 miReservations
hot chocolate, cappuccino, homemade soups
| Place | Rating | Distance | Mentioned in reviews |
|---|---|---|---|
| ZAYTER CAFE | 4.8158 | — | chicken shawarma wrap, falafel crispy and soft, hummus with roasted aubergine |
| Crema Coffee & FoodOutdoor seating · Delivery | 4.0211 | 0.4 mi | turkish eggs, shakshuka, great coffee |
| Lona CaffeOutdoor seating | 4.7145 | 0.6 mi | full breakfast, coffee, soup of the day |
| Moyra JanesReservations | 4.5390 | 0.7 mi | hot chocolate, cappuccino, homemade soups |
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