THE LOVERS’ COFFEE GUIDE
Mise En Place Jellyhill Tinderbox
TinDeRbox Mise en Place
118 ingram st, G1, Tel: 0141 552 6907 122-124 nithsdale Rd, G41, Tel: 0141 424 4600
The Graven images interior is slicker than an episode of
With its cream exterior and bright, airy salon Mise en Place is just
Entourage and the kind of place you could go on several dates
a little bit more sophisticated than your typical coffee shop but
and never tire of the coffee options, even if you tire of the dates.
who wants to be typical? There’s a real village feel to this part
Try a macchiato when your hook up shows no promise but
of Pollokshields so it could be the ideal location if you want to
impress your date with your easygoing but discerning attitude to
savour a super size latte when they could be a keeper. another
life. There’s also the deli next door to whip up a little something at
bonus is the upstairs balcony, perfect for peering over (and
home should you wish to get a little closer behind closed doors.
making a swift escape) if you’re worried that saturday night’s
squeeze won’t scrub up quite so well come Monday lunchtime.
Coffee served illy
Cost per cup £1.70
Coffee served Tinderbox home roast
Best for contemplating commitment
Cost per cup £1.90
Best for serial dating
KG cafÉ
Kelvingrove art Gallery & Museum, argyle st, G3,
Tibo Tel: 0141 276 9530
443 Duke st, G31, Tel: 0141 550 2050
nestled in the lower ground floor of the city’s most impressive
far enough off-the-beaten track but near enough to get to, this
museum and art gallery, this is one classy coffee joint. no
Dennistoun café-come-bistro is a hidden gem, making it ideal
queuing up for your cup of Joe here, as apron clad waiting staff
for those dates that you’d rather keep between just the two of
take your order from and to your table. if you suffer from first
you. The food and wine options are as strong as the espresso
date nerves and struggle with small talk, you’ve a ready made
reason to compare your impressions of the impressionists and
so if you suspect your coffee will turn into a late night affair,
delve into your date’s views on Dali when supping here.
Tibo’s perfect. They even dress the tables with candles come
nightfall. now that’s romantic. Coffee served costa
Cost per cup £1.75
Coffee served blue café oro blue
Best for culture vultures (or those pretending to be)
Cost per cup £1.50
Best for clandestine trysts *all prices stated are for a standard black filter or americano coffee
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