Glasgow Coffee Festival 2020
Glasgow Coffee Festival returns this October to celebrate and support the vibrant speciality coffee scene
Assembly George Square is a lively hub throughout the festival, buzzing with parties and hosting an array of shows. Follow the waft of freshly baked pastries across George Square Gardens and you’ll find Söderberg, a contemporary-cool cafe crafting some of the best fika this side of the North Sea.
Open early, Söderberg is the perfect spot to pick up a coffee ahead of a busy day of shows and festivities. Swedish roastery Johan & Nyström fills the hopper with top-notch beans, which the friendly rabble of baristas fashion into a range of espresso based drinks. Hungry? Take your pick from Kladdkaka (mudcake), seven varieties of kakor (cookies) and sourdough pizza.
Planning a visit to the prestigious Assembly Rooms? Hold out on brekkie and schedule a stop at Urban Angel.
Brunch is big business at this below-ground cafe, and the menu features a mix of tried-and-tested classics and innovative inventions. Equal care and creativity is paid to the coffee: choose between the house roast and the line-up of guest filters on the board.
This characterful venue is a must-do on any Fringe Festival schedule and is, happily, just down the road from the bright ‘n’ beautiful Hula Juice Bar.
As well as featuring Edinburgh-roasted coffee, Hula’s menu provides a taste of the tropics with exotic juice blends, colourful superfood salads and Hawaiian poke bowls. Grab a seat under the gorgeous tiger mural and refuel for another day of festival laughs.
A five minute walk along Drummond Street will lead you to Edinburgh caffeine institution, Brew Lab (pictured top). Open until late, the slick coffee shop hosts an impressive line-up of speciality-grade beans. Plump for a Union house roasts or ask the barista about the roster of guests which changes regularly.
Making an evening expedition? After hours fun includes local craft beers and natural wines.
