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Reviewed 23 December 2023 via mobile

We love the Kelvinbridge cafe so decide to try the one further out towards Byers Road. Mistake, the cafe was not busy and there seemed like loads of staff - but what are they doing? Service is appalling slow, if it’s this bad when half...full - what’s it going to like when busy - the cakes are great - but don’t bother unless you have the time to watch the staff chat amongst themselves,More

Date of visit: December 2023
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Reviewed 24 August 2023

I love Cottonrake, I've been going since the old days in Partick, but I was really disappointed in my coffee today. My flat white was served in a 6oz takeaway cup- for that size of coffee it's hardly worth bothering! I work in the hospitality...industry and I know times are so hard right now, but this just felt mean, and I doubt I'll go back.More

Date of visit: August 2023
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Reviewed 11 May 2023 via mobile

Used to eat in here once a week but the hostile and unfriendly service has put me off, and i go elsewhere now. Such a pity, as the food was very good, but for £7 a sandwich, no thanks!

Date of visit: May 2023
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Reviewed 8 May 2023 via mobile

Very busy bakery in the West End. (the line was out the door) Baked items were very good. We ordered a triple chocolate eclair & a blueberry frangipane. We enjoyed them both with hot tea.

Date of visit: April 2023
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Reviewed 10 March 2023

We ate inside. I had a semla cake which was delicious. Had better coffee elsewhere but that's often personal taste. My partner ordered a quiche. Arrived cold and asked a staff member if it could be heated up. We were told no. Also, if sitting...inside and paying extra to do so a little bit of salad on the side of the quiche would have been nice. Instead, it was just plonked on a plate cold.More

Date of visit: March 2023
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Reviewed 20 October 2022

I had a cafe au lait which was fine and a chocolate tart which was lovely. Service was quick and the pricing is just okay, maybe a little on the steep side. Overall, fairly solid.

Date of visit: October 2022
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Reviewed 9 October 2022 via mobile

Been going to Cottonrake for years but the coffee have went from being great to below average - overly milky and weak. Cakes are still good, especially the white chocolate tart. The dark chocolate tart is far too rich with the additional ganache on top,...would be better with cream. The baguettes are rock hard, not enjoyable however the focaccia are good. Advice would be to go across the road to Black Pine if you want a great coffee.More

Date of visit: October 2022
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Reviewed 7 September 2022

I visited here after following them on Instagram and seeing their amazing pictures. Sadly, I was left feeling underwhelmed. The white ccjolate tart and cheeecake was nice, coffee very small. I had a vegan sandwich however, once I ate part of it, I seen it...had a Parmesan sauce which generally contains rennet. The sandwich was not nice. My husband had a pesto sandwich and felt the pesto was overwhelming. Cost £25 for 2 coffees, 2 cakes and 2 ‘ok’ sandwiches. Should have just went out for lunch better value for money. Won’t returnMore

Date of visit: September 2022
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Reviewed 25 August 2022 via mobile

I have to thank the amazing staff for accommodating me after I messed up my order, so friendly and bent over backwards to help cannot rate them highly enough, and cakes are amazing thank you!

Date of visit: August 2022
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Reviewed 19 August 2022 via mobile

The cakes are still great, as are the focaccia sandwiches. However, over the last month the coffee has went really downhill. To that extent I've stopped going. If you want a good coffee in Glasgow, go to Outlier. Or Black Pine Coffee which is just...across the road (they also do excellent cookies). A shame really as I've got so many people onto Cottonrake over the years.More

Date of visit: August 2022
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Reviewed 18 July 2022

A regular customer, I always enjoy my coffee and sweet treat from Cottonrake. If you do have to queue - it is always worth the wait!

Date of visit: June 2022
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Reviewed 13 April 2022

I had high hopes considering the previous reviews. Unfortunately, this didn't live upto expectations. We chose simple cinnamon buns but they were stale and there was not a hint of cinnamon in them. Not what we expected for the price we paid. The service was...quick and friendly though 👍More

Date of visit: April 2022
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Reviewed 20 March 2022 via mobile

Amazing food bit need to figure out how to serve faster. 30 minutes queuing . One person serves and takes money , one person packs. Wild be much faster

Date of visit: March 2022
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Reviewed 23 November 2021 via mobile

Cakes and bread fantastic but constantly let down by slow service and lack of awareness re queue. Cottonrake need better management behind the counter, they need better process to get people through the shop

Date of visit: November 2021
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Reviewed 27 August 2021 via mobile

One of the best bakeries in the UK! We went two days in a row because it was so delicious 😋 After going to cottonrake for breakfast yesterday we went at 8:00 (when it opens) today to get our baked goods fresh out of the...oven, there was actually a queue today probably due to the school run, even though the bakery was busy the staff were very friendly and curious and even gave us recommendations when asked. We ordered a ton to bring home with us but the almond croissant was a definite favourite, the peach tart, quiche and sausage roll were also very worth while to order. In terms of drinks the flat white was very smooth and fragrant and the hot chocolate was unreal it was super rich but not overly sweet 🤩 and came with a handmade marshmallow made by bakers. 10/10 recommendMore

Date of visit: August 2021
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Cottonrake Bakery is rated accordingly in the following categories by Tripadvisor travellers:
  • Food: 4.5
  • Service: 4.5
  • Value: 4
  • Atmosphere: 4.5