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Best Overall: Expectations vs. Reality (Coffee Shops Glasgow)


For those who have grown up in Glasgow they may have experienced the vast majority of what the city has to offer, when it comes to to their 'morning coffee fix', with coffee shops popping up anywhere and everywhere in and around the city. For locals getting their daily caffeine fix it is an easy option for them, with no need for a thought process first thing early on a typically rainy day in the city. This blog will not only give those visiting the city an insight into the cafe culture here in Glasgow but may also persuade native coffee lovers to try out other rival establishments.

Glasgow's Boom In Coffee Shops 

The rise in coffee shops in Glasgow in the past decade has created a thriving coffee scene in and around the city, incomparable to what it was like just a few decades ago. This has allowed for all types of variations of coffee shops to establish themselves in the city, ranging from specialty cafes, coffeehouses, and themed cafes, as well as grab-and-go cafes such as drive-throughs.

Coffee - The New Favourite?

Recent research shows that Britain's favourite drink has changed, no longer is it the traditional cup of tea that British people are now more likely to opt for it, with it being finally ousted by coffee to be the nation's favourite hot drink. Below the video shows how coffee rose to become the UK's choice of drink.


The Birth and Growth of the UK Coffee Shop Craze. 

Factors In Determining The Best Coffee Shop

  • Quality of Coffee & Food
  • Price
  • Ambience & Atmosphere
  • Well-trained/ Knowledgeable staff
  • Variety of selections of Coffee/Food
  • Ethically Sourced/ Sustainability
  • Cleanliness & Hygiene
  • Customer Service
  • Location & Accessibility
  • Community involvement
  • Wi-Fi & Amenities
  • Reviews & Recommendations (Online/Word Of Mouth)
Each individual has their own order of which of these factors matter most to them, meaning each person has their own 'favourite' coffee shop determined by factors they prioritise over other personal preferences. 

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