iCafe Merchant City
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About iCafe Merchant City
iCafe Merchant City is an internet café and coffee shop in Glasgow, at 70-72 Ingram St. The space runs across two floors, with seating upstairs. Coffee is served alongside breakfast dishes like pancakes and the big breakfast, and the lunch side of the menu includes a jacket potato. The food is halal, and dogs are welcome. Orders go in through the app or at the counter, and the doors are open daily. Coffee syrups are available for anyone who wants to add one to a drink.
Good to know
- ReservationsAccepts reservations
- ParkingPaid parking lot · Paid street parking · Usually plenty of parking
- AccessibilityWheelchair: entrance, restroom, seating
- Good for kidsGood for kids · High chairs · Kids' menu
- DietaryVegan options · Vegetarian options
Reviews
What reviewers say
Reviewers most often mention free wifi, app ordering, halal food and outdoor seating.
What reviewers say
Reviewers most often mention free wifi, app ordering, halal food and outdoor seating.
Customer Review Summary
Reviewers most often single out the friendly service, with several describing staff as kind, welcoming and quick, and one saying a simple coffee stop became memorable. Ordering through the app or at the counter comes up repeatedly as easy. Food gets close attention: the big breakfast, a waffle with bacon, maple and turkey rasher pancakes, and a huge jacket potato, with the cappuccino and a very large latte also praised. Several mention that the food is halal, and the free Wi-Fi and seating across two floors, plus outdoor seating, appeal to those staying a while. The caveats are specific. One reviewer says coffee arrives well before the food and is cold by the time the pancakes come, and finds prices a bit high for what is served. Another describes a staff member who was curt about the menu syrups, then binned the pasta they had paid for and bought a supermarket meal deal instead. Even so, a reviewer who describes the cafe as a relaxing favourite for coffee closes by noting how cozy the upstairs interior is.
Customer Review Summary
Reviewers most often single out the friendly service, with several describing staff as kind, welcoming and quick, and one saying a simple coffee stop became memorable. Ordering through the app or at the counter comes up repeatedly as easy. Food gets close attention: the big breakfast, a waffle with bacon, maple and turkey rasher pancakes, and a huge jacket potato, with the cappuccino and a very large latte also praised. Several mention that the food is halal, and the free Wi-Fi and seating across two floors, plus outdoor seating, appeal to those staying a while. The caveats are specific. One reviewer says coffee arrives well before the food and is cold by the time the pancakes come, and finds prices a bit high for what is served. Another describes a staff member who was curt about the menu syrups, then binned the pasta they had paid for and bought a supermarket meal deal instead. Even so, a reviewer who describes the cafe as a relaxing favourite for coffee closes by noting how cozy the upstairs interior is.
Featured reviews
- Google user
“I honestly don’t think words can fully express how much I appreciate your kindness and outstanding service Alex🌷 Your warm smile, professionalism, and genuine care made my visit so much more enjoyable. You turned a simple coffee stop into a memorable experience. Thank you from the bottom of my heart—you truly deserve all the appreciation and recognition. Ahmed”
- Google user
“Amazing service, great fresh food and my fav place for a coffee. So relaxing. Staff make a very welcoming atmosphere. The Italian gentleman who manages and young lady are an absolute asset to this business. God bless.”
- Google user
“Had a great experience at iCafe! The staff, especially Marco, Alex, and Marwa, were so kind, friendly, and welcoming. Marco was especially funny and made our visit even more enjoyable. The team also went out of their way to accommodate us. The food was absolutely delicious, full of flavour, reasonably priced, and all halal. We also loved the relaxing outdoor seating. Highly recommend - we’ll definitely be back!”
- Google user
“Don’t know what was up with the guy w the long hair if he’d had a bad day or what but his face was absolutely tripping him n his attitude was stinking. Went to pick up a menu to look at the coffee syrups he starts banging on about the kitchens closed as if I wanted ur food I already just paid 6 quid for ur minging pasta. So then I asked him what syrups they had as I couldn’t see as I didn’t have my glasses on (hence why I picked up a bloody menu) n he just stared at me n pointed at them. Anyways chucked the pasta in the bin and got a Sainsbury’s meal deal instead. And his coffee was not good either.”
- Google user
“The food and coffee was fantastic. The maple and turkey rasher pancakes were good. The pancakes were just right and they give you a small jug of maple syrup, which is more than enough for you to choose how much you want. Coffee was nice and smooth. Just beware that they will give you your coffee long before your food and it will be cold before the dish arrives. Also the prices are bit more on the expensive side considering what you're getting, but since it's a great hangout or study spot I'll give it a pass there.”
Hours
- Monday
- Tuesday
- Wednesday
- Thursday
- Friday
- Saturday
- Sunday
Highlights
“Multi Award Winning Independent Chain of Coffee Houses and Internet Cafes”
- Great coffee
- Great dessert
- Great tea selection
- Popular for breakfast
- Popular for lunch
- Popular for solo dining
Amenities
- Wi-Fi
- Wheelchair accessible entrance
- Paid parking lot
- Accepts reservations
- Outdoor seating
- Dogs allowed outside
Show more amenities
- Delivery
- Takeout
- Dine-in
- Family-friendly
- Vegan options
- Cozy
- Offerings· 7
- Coffee
- Free water refills
- Healthy options
- Late-night food
- Prepared foods
- Quick bite
- Vegetarian options
- Atmosphere· 2
- Casual
- Trendy
- Parking· 2
- Paid street parking
- Usually plenty of parking
- Service options· 1
- Onsite services
- Dining options· 6
- Breakfast
- Brunch
- Lunch
- Dessert
- Seating
- Table service
- Facilities· 1
- Restroom
- Family-friendly· 3
- Good for kids
- High chairs
- Kids' menu
- Highlights· 3
- Great coffee
- Great dessert
- Great tea selection
- Popular for· 2
- Solo dining
- Good for working on laptop
- Crowd· 3
- College students
- Groups
- Tourists
- Accessibility· 2
- Wheelchair accessible restroom
- Wheelchair accessible seating
Location
Coffee shops near iCafe Merchant City
- Tinderbox4.21,1850.1 mi£15–30Outdoor seatingVegan options
gluten free cakes, plug sockets for working, two-floor spacious seating
- Absolute Roasters4.82620.6 miVegan options
fresh pastries and croissants, takeaway only, no seating, morning breakfast rolls
- Smile Cafe4.64870.8 mi£1–10Vegan options
scrambled eggs on toast, italian sausage roll, italian espresso
| Place | Rating | Distance | Price | Mentioned in reviews |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| iCafe Merchant CityWi-Fi / laptop · Outdoor seating · Vegan options | 4.31,099 | — | £1–10 | free wifi, app ordering, halal food |
| TinderboxOutdoor seating · Vegan options | 4.21,185 | 0.1 mi | £15–30 | gluten free cakes, plug sockets for working, two-floor spacious seating |
| Absolute RoastersVegan options | 4.8262 | 0.6 mi | — | fresh pastries and croissants, takeaway only, no seating, morning breakfast rolls |
| Smile CafeVegan options | 4.6487 | 0.8 mi | £1–10 | scrambled eggs on toast, italian sausage roll, italian espresso |
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