Spitfire Espresso
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About Spitfire Espresso
Spitfire Espresso is a coffee shop in Glasgow at 55 High St, decorated with an aviation theme. Burritos anchor the food, including a breakfast burrito with its filling cooked in a hot sauce, and the team will hand over a small pot of that sauce on request. Salmon on sourdough sits alongside them for a different kind of plate. The espresso bar pours drinks such as the flat white, and cakes are available at the counter. Merch is for sale in the shop.
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Reviews
What reviewers say
Reviewers most often mention breakfast burrito, flat white, salmon on sourdough and aviation theme decor.
What reviewers say
Reviewers most often mention breakfast burrito, flat white, salmon on sourdough and aviation theme decor.
Customer Review Summary
Coffee is the main draw, with reviewers singling out the flat white, the cortado, an Americano and a double espresso, and one noting that lattes and hot chocolate arrived very hot, just as requested. Breakfast burritos come close behind, including a salmon burrito one reviewer found large enough to split and another ranks among the best breakfast burritos they have had. Salmon on sourdough and the Scottish breakfast also earn praise, with generous servings. Service is repeatedly described as friendly, and reviewers also mention the aviation theme, the cool decor, some merch, a bit of an American diner feel, Wi-Fi and a dog-friendly space. The criticisms are small. One reviewer says iced drinks are served in hot cups, though they suspect that is personal preference, and another describes only a few coffee options and some cakes. One reviewer says the hot sauce is actually spicy and that a small container can be requested if it is left off the burrito.
Customer Review Summary
Coffee is the main draw, with reviewers singling out the flat white, the cortado, an Americano and a double espresso, and one noting that lattes and hot chocolate arrived very hot, just as requested. Breakfast burritos come close behind, including a salmon burrito one reviewer found large enough to split and another ranks among the best breakfast burritos they have had. Salmon on sourdough and the Scottish breakfast also earn praise, with generous servings. Service is repeatedly described as friendly, and reviewers also mention the aviation theme, the cool decor, some merch, a bit of an American diner feel, Wi-Fi and a dog-friendly space. The criticisms are small. One reviewer says iced drinks are served in hot cups, though they suspect that is personal preference, and another describes only a few coffee options and some cakes. One reviewer says the hot sauce is actually spicy and that a small container can be requested if it is left off the burrito.
Featured reviews
- Tanja Mahkovic
“If you need a shot of coffee you can choose between few options. There is also some cakes.”
- Tim Stevens
“Stopped today for brunch following a morning at Tollcross watching the Commonwealth Games swimming, perfect place! Service great, food excellent & well priced, coffee very good too!”
- Ashley Blurton
“Incredibly friendly service, great coffee, and one of the best breakfast burritos I've ever had”
- Aushim
“Glad we checked out Spitfire Espresso for breakfast. The cortado was very nice and the breakfast burrito was good too. Friendly service and nice Wi-Fi too. Liked the cool aviation theme in the cafe.”
- Tara Ryan
“Really great coffee and friendly service. The only downside is they serve iced drinks in hot cups - this is probably just a personal preference though. The coffee is really good and there was never a line when we went in.”
Hours
- Monday
- Tuesday
- Wednesday
- Thursday
- Friday
- Saturday
- Sunday
Good to know
“Cafe and specialty coffee”
- AccessibilityWheelchair-accessible entrance · Wheelchair-accessible seating · Wheelchair-accessible toilet
Amenities
- Wheelchair-accessible entrance
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- Accessibility· 2
- Wheelchair-accessible seating
- Wheelchair-accessible toilet
Location
Coffee shops near Spitfire Espresso
- iCafe Merchant City4.31,0990.1 mi£1–10Wi-Fi / laptopOutdoor seatingVegan options
free wifi, app ordering, halal food
- Tinderbox4.21,1850.2 mi£15–30Outdoor seatingVegan options
gluten free cakes, plug sockets for working, two-floor spacious seating
- 0.5 mi
nespresso masterclass, limited edition coffee tasting, coffee machine guidance
| Place | Rating | Distance | Price | Mentioned in reviews |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Spitfire Espresso | 4.61,262 | — | — | breakfast burrito, flat white, salmon on sourdough |
| iCafe Merchant CityWi-Fi / laptop · Outdoor seating · Vegan options | 4.31,099 | 0.1 mi | £1–10 | free wifi, app ordering, halal food |
| TinderboxOutdoor seating · Vegan options | 4.21,185 | 0.2 mi | £15–30 | gluten free cakes, plug sockets for working, two-floor spacious seating |
| Nespresso Boutique Glasgow | 3.8151 | 0.5 mi | — | nespresso masterclass, limited edition coffee tasting, coffee machine guidance |
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