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the GRIND house

Coffee shopGlasgow

4.6 out of 5 stars4.6(211 reviews)

Quick info

+44 141 423 3955
184 Darnley St, Glasgow G41 2LL, United Kingdom

About the GRIND house

On Darnley St in Glasgow, the GRIND house is a coffee shop that takes walk-ins rather than bookings. It opens daily, giving regulars a consistent stretch of hours to drop by. The entrance is step-free, making it workable for visitors with mobility needs, and high chairs are on hand for families with young children. Outdoor seating extends the space for anyone who prefers to sit outside, and dogs are welcome at the tables. Orders are taken as they come, with no reservation process to navigate.

Good to know

  • Parking
    Free of charge street parking · Parking
  • Accessibility
    Wheelchair-accessible entrance · Wheelchair-accessible seating
  • Good for kids
    Good for kids · Kids' menu
  • Dietary
    Vegetarian options

Menu & Prices

72 dishes
  • Get collection or delivery
  • Toast
  • Croissant
  • Scone
  • Granola Bowl
  • Blt Bagel
See full menu & prices →

Reviews

4.6/5
211 reviews

What reviewers say

Reviewers most often mention french toast, coffee, egg royale and pancakes.

5★
170
4★
19
3★
12
2★
4
1★
6

Customer Review Summary

Breakfast dishes draw the most praise, with reviewers singling out the French toast, the Egg Royale and fluffy pancakes the kids love, plus a smashed avocado at lunch. Coffee comes close behind, with a mocha called fantastic, a chai latte, tasty beans and plenty of milk options, though one reviewer calls coffee the weak point. Staff are described as lovely, friendly and quick, and the room as cosy, comfy, quiet and spotless. The food draws mixed reports. One diner found the BLT bagel and a mushroom and steak stack bland and lacklustre. Another left most of a very salty mac and cheese, told the waitress, and was not charged for it, though that diner still felt rushed out at payment. One reviewer calls the place a bit pricey. Several describe coming back, one having the French toast two mornings in a row.

Featured reviews

  • Picky Man in a Van
    “The Grind House is a relaxed, old-school café with a light Italian style to the basic food menu. Coffee is the weak point here but it's a pleasant place to linger in and Pollockshields is inexplicably short of cafés. More in-depth nonsense about coffee, cafés and tangentially connected subjects at PickyManinaVan.”
  • Alex B
    “What a wonderful new member of staff you have in Angel ! He greeted us with a warm smile, was incredibly helpful, and nothing was ever too much trouble. As someone who can be quite particular, I really appreciated how he made sure I got exactly what I was looking for. The food was delicious and generous in portion—thank you, what a fantastic find!”
  • Hilary
    “Lovely place. Really nice decor inside, spotless and good coffee. A good find for us. Will be back to try food. Hope theu do gluten free. 🙏”
  • Anna Djumaeva
    “I really like this place, the staff are lovely and friendly. I ordered a coffee, and in my opinion, they have very tasty coffee beans. They also offer many options for milk xx Strong recommend:)”
  • sinead tickner
    “Absolutely loved this place, it’s rare you find a place that has an amazing variety of food on the menu and it all so so delicious! 100% recommend!”

Hours

Monday
Tuesday
Wednesday
Thursday
Friday
Saturday
Sunday

Highlights

  • Great coffee
  • Great dessert
  • Great tea selection
  • Popular for breakfast
  • Popular for lunch
  • Popular for solo dining

Amenities

  • Wheelchair-accessible entrance
  • Free of charge street parking
  • Outdoor seating
  • Dogs allowed
  • Takeaway
  • Dine-in
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  • Good for kids
  • Vegetarian options
  • Casual
  • On-site services
  • Coffee
  • Quick bite
Dining options· 6
  • Breakfast
  • Brunch
  • Lunch
  • Dessert
  • Seating
  • Table service
Parking· 1
  • Parking
Offerings· 1
  • Healthy options
Highlights· 2
  • Great dessert
  • Great tea selection
Atmosphere· 2
  • Cosy
  • Trendy
Crowd· 1
  • Groups
Family-friendly· 1
  • Kids' menu
Popular for· 2
  • Solo dining
  • Good for working on laptop
Facilities· 1
  • Toilet
Accessibility· 1
  • Wheelchair-accessible seating
Pet-friendly· 2
  • Dogs allowed inside
  • Dogs allowed outside

Location

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