
Absolute Roasters
About Absolute Roasters
Absolute Roasters works as a takeaway coffee shop on Waterloo Street in Glasgow, serving everything from a counter with no seating, so orders are made to carry out and drink on the move. Coffee leads the offer, with flat whites alongside milk-based options, and bags of beans are sold to take home in a choice of medium or dark roast. The food side runs to fresh pastries and bakes, morning rolls and bagels, including a filled breakfast roll with black pudding, egg and sausage, plus sandwiches that come with a side of potatoes and garlic mayo. The entrance is step-free, which helps visitors with mobility needs reach the counter, and dogs are welcome at the window. There is no booking, since orders are placed as you arrive, and a wait is common during the morning work rush. It trades on weekdays only, in the daytime, and sits a short walk from Glasgow Central.
Good to know
- AccessibilityWheelchair-accessible entrance
- DietaryOrganic dishes · Vegan options · Vegetarian options
Menu & Prices
39 dishes · mains £3–4- Black£3.80
- Latte£3.80
- Dulce De Leche£4.30
- Cherry Pop£4.30
- Pure Craic£4.30
- Bancoffee£4.30
Reviews
What reviewers say
Reviewers most often mention fresh pastries and croissants, takeaway only, no seating, morning breakfast rolls and bags of espresso beans.
What reviewers say
Reviewers most often mention fresh pastries and croissants, takeaway only, no seating, morning breakfast rolls and bags of espresso beans.
Customer Review Summary
Coffee is the draw here, and reviewers keep returning to it: one calls a flat white the best they have had, another praises the macchiato and the medium roast bean, and a Brazilian blend cappuccino is described as smooth and well made. Close behind are the bakes, with the morning rolls singled out repeatedly, including a breakfast roll packed with black pudding, egg and sausage that one reviewer could eat one handed. Butter croissants, bagels, pistachio lattes and a coconut and white chocolate flapjack also come up, and one visitor took home a bag of the espresso beans. Several note there is no seating, just a counter and takeaway window, which most frame as the point rather than a drawback. A dissenting reviewer found the cinnamon bun glaze soapy and the coffee unremarkable, though even that account calls the staff nice during the busy work rush. One customer describes the staff drawing their late pet snake on a cup lid.
Customer Review Summary
Coffee is the draw here, and reviewers keep returning to it: one calls a flat white the best they have had, another praises the macchiato and the medium roast bean, and a Brazilian blend cappuccino is described as smooth and well made. Close behind are the bakes, with the morning rolls singled out repeatedly, including a breakfast roll packed with black pudding, egg and sausage that one reviewer could eat one handed. Butter croissants, bagels, pistachio lattes and a coconut and white chocolate flapjack also come up, and one visitor took home a bag of the espresso beans. Several note there is no seating, just a counter and takeaway window, which most frame as the point rather than a drawback. A dissenting reviewer found the cinnamon bun glaze soapy and the coffee unremarkable, though even that account calls the staff nice during the busy work rush. One customer describes the staff drawing their late pet snake on a cup lid.
Featured reviews
- Dr. Harshmeet kaur
“A great takeaway spot for quality coffee and fresh pastries. I tried the Brazilian blend cappuccino and a butter croissant—both were enjoyable. The coffee was smooth and well-made, while the croissant was fresh, buttery, and flaky. The staff were super friendly and welcoming, making the experience even better. Perfect for grabbing a good coffee and a quick bite on the go.”
- ND
“cinnamon buns taste wuite soapy? i think its the glaze. coffee isnt much to scream about. staff are nice though given how mobbed they always are during the work rush”
- Grant McKay
“Best coffee in Glasgow! Staff always super friendly and nice community vibe. No seats so just takeaway and bagels are banging also. Just a stone throw away from Glasgow central making it popular with commuters but still feels like a hidden gem”
- James Masson
“Tried this wee place last week and it didn't disapoint one bit.. got a flat white whichbwas probably the best flat white ive had and then bought a bag of sweet jumps espresso for my house and honestly its the best blend of beans ive bought so far.. 10 out of 10 for quality. Will defo be popping in again for a bag of beans”
- Gerard Black
“The best coffee shop in Glasgow. The staff are a joy to be greeted with every morning. The morning rolls are the best in town. The coffee is genuinely the best coffee I’ve ever had. I love absolute roasters. My absolute favourite❤️”
Hours
- Monday
- Tuesday
- Wednesday
- Thursday
- Friday
- Saturday
- Closed
- Sunday
- Closed
Highlights
- Great coffee
- Great dessert
- Great tea selection
- Popular for breakfast
- Popular for lunch
- Popular for solo dining
Amenities
- Wheelchair-accessible entrance
- Dogs allowed
- Takeaway
- Dine-in
- Vegan options
- Casual
Show more amenities
- On-site services
- Coffee
- Quick bite
- Dessert
- Solo dining
- Cosy
- Offerings· 2
- Organic dishes
- Vegetarian options
- Highlights· 1
- Great tea selection
- Dining options· 2
- Breakfast
- Lunch
- Atmosphere· 1
- Trendy
- Crowd· 1
- Tourists
- Pet-friendly· 2
- Dogs allowed inside
- Dogs allowed outside
Location
Coffee shops near Absolute Roasters
- Smile Cafe4.64870.3 mi£1–10Vegan options
scrambled eggs on toast, italian sausage roll, italian espresso
- Tinderbox4.21,1850.5 mi£15–30Outdoor seatingVegan options
gluten free cakes, plug sockets for working, two-floor spacious seating
- Gudea Coffee House4.93520.7 miOutdoor seating
arabic coffee (qahwa), date balls, tiramisu
| Place | Rating | Distance | Price | Mentioned in reviews |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Absolute RoastersVegan options | 4.8262 | — | — | fresh pastries and croissants, takeaway only, no seating, morning breakfast rolls |
| Smile CafeVegan options | 4.6487 | 0.3 mi | £1–10 | scrambled eggs on toast, italian sausage roll, italian espresso |
| TinderboxOutdoor seating · Vegan options | 4.21,185 | 0.5 mi | £15–30 | gluten free cakes, plug sockets for working, two-floor spacious seating |
| Gudea Coffee HouseOutdoor seating | 4.9352 | 0.7 mi | — | arabic coffee (qahwa), date balls, tiramisu |
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