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Gudea Coffee House

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4.9 out of 5 stars4.9(352 reviews)

Quick info

121 St George's Rd, Glasgow G3 6JA, United Kingdom

About Gudea Coffee House

On St George's Rd in Glasgow, Gudea Coffee House is a cafe and Middle Eastern restaurant serving halal food throughout. Arabic coffee, or qahwa, comes with a cardamom aroma, alongside pomegranate tea and sahlab. The kitchen also turns out date balls and chocolate balls made fresh in-store, and a buffalo chicken panini sits on the menu alongside chai lattes. Tiramisu is offered as a halal dessert option. The entrance is step-free and wheelchair-accessible, making it workable for visitors with mobility needs, and high chairs are available for families with young children. Outdoor seating adds space for eating outside. It runs on a walk-in basis with no booking needed, and opens daily. A 10% student discount is available, along with loyalty cards for regular customers.

Good to know

  • Parking
    Free of charge street parking · Free parking lot · Parking
  • Accessibility
    Wheelchair-accessible entrance · Wheelchair-accessible seating
  • Good for kids
    Good for kids · High chairs · Family friendly
  • Dietary
    Vegetarian options

Menu & Prices

52 dishes · mains £5–5
  • SUMERIAN CHAI POT FOR ONE£3.50
  • SUMERIAN CHAI POT FOR TWO£5.00
  • SAFFRON CHAI£3.50
  • CHAI NOOMI£3.00
  • THE TURK£3.50
  • QAHWA POT FOR ONE£4.00
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Reviews

4.9/5
352 reviews

What reviewers say

Reviewers most often mention arabic coffee (qahwa), date balls, tiramisu and pomegranate tea.

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Customer Review Summary

Arabic coffee, often called qahwa, is what reviewers return to most, described as light, fragrant and smelling of cardamom, with one noting it arrived in a silver jug with small glass cups. Close behind are the sweets: date balls (one mentions a drizzle of tahini), chocolate balls said to be made fresh in-store, and a tiramisu several single out, with one calling it the best in years and another noting it is halal. Pomegranate tea, saffron coffee, Moroccan black coffee and chai lattes also draw praise, along with a chicken dolma, a buffalo chicken panini and sahlab. Reviewers describe a calm, cosy Arabic atmosphere that reminds one of home, a good place to work with plenty of outlets, and friendly staff. Several mention how clean the space is, including the toilet. No complaints appear in the reviews. One reviewer says a staff member at the till let them use a heater on a rainy day.

Featured reviews

  • Ram Ko
    “Gudea sported a lovely selection of coffees. Their black Moroccan coffee was well spiced and prepared and I loved the date balls - the drizzle of tahini on them is a great addition. The decor and atmosphere and calm and tasteful.”
  • ayman terro
    “Gudea Coffee House is truly an amazing café and one of Glasgow’s hidden gems. The moment you walk in, you can feel the warm and inviting atmosphere — it’s the kind of place you instantly want to stay in for hours. The people there are incredibly nice and hospitable, which makes the whole experience even better. Their menu is full of high-quality, unique drinks you won’t find anywhere else — every single drink feels special and thoughtfully crafted. The food is also amazing, fresh, and just as impressive as the drinks. It’s also one of the best study spots — peaceful, cozy, and perfect for getting work done. If you’re in Glasgow and looking for somewhere comfortable, unique, and delicious, Gudea Coffee House is a must-visit. Highly recommended!”
  • Sadiah Rahman
    “The best cafe I’ve been to in Glasgow. Great place to work, with lots of outlets. Service was amazing: Jumma behind the till went above and beyond and even let us use their heater on a rainy day! My personal favourite is the pomegranate tea. For any Muslims out their tiramisu is halal!”
  • Amasi Ahmed
    “Had a great visit to Gudea Coffee House. The place has a cozy, calm Arabic atmosphere. The sahlab was delicious, and the Arabic coffee and tiramisu were beautifully presented. Friendly staff and lovely experience — would definitely come back! ✨”
  • A Ali
    “Such good food and good service. The tiramisu is the best I've had in YEARSSSS. Everything taste so nice, especially buffalo chicken panini and of course the tiramisu. Everything is so clean as well. Would definitely come back”

Hours

Monday
Tuesday
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Sunday

Highlights

  • Great coffee
  • Great dessert
  • Great tea selection
  • Popular for lunch
  • Popular for solo dining
  • Popular for good for working on laptop

Amenities

  • Wheelchair-accessible entrance
  • Free of charge street parking
  • Outdoor seating
  • Delivery
  • Takeaway
  • Dine-in
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  • Family friendly
  • Vegetarian options
  • Casual
  • Kerbside pickup
  • On-site services
  • Coffee
Dining options· 5
  • Lunch
  • Dinner
  • Dessert
  • Seating
  • Table service
Facilities· 1
  • Toilet
Crowd· 1
  • Groups
Offerings· 2
  • Quick bite
  • Small plates
Popular for· 2
  • Solo dining
  • Good for working on laptop
Accessibility· 1
  • Wheelchair-accessible seating
Parking· 2
  • Free parking lot
  • Parking
Highlights· 2
  • Great dessert
  • Great tea selection
Atmosphere· 2
  • Cosy
  • Trendy
Family-friendly· 2
  • Good for kids
  • High chairs

Location

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