Kaffateria

What to order

The menu is short and filling: hefty ciabatta sandwiches and gourmet sausage rolls, plus coffee. Beer and wine are available too, so it works for an early-evening drink as well as lunch. The ciabattas are generous enough to count as a proper lunch rather than a snack.

Space to sit

Downstairs is the counter; upstairs is roomier and quieter, which is what makes Kaffateria stand out among the busy chains around the station. It is a sensible place to sit with a laptop or regroup before a long train journey north. Its long opening into the early evening also means you can stop by after a day out and before a late train. It is an independent alternative to the station concourse outlets.

Around the corner

George Square and the City Chambers are a minute away, with Buchanan Street's shops just beyond. For something more substantial afterwards, The Counting House, a large pub in a former bank on George Square, is close by. The Gallery of Modern Art and Royal Exchange Square are a short walk south if you have time to spare. Queen Street's trains to Edinburgh, Stirling and the Highlands make it the natural meeting point for travellers heading on from Glasgow.

Highlights

• Directly facing Queen Street Station
• Ciabatta sandwiches and gourmet sausage rolls
• Quiet upstairs seating
• Beer and wine as well as coffee

Good to know

• Handy for Queen Street trains to Edinburgh and the Highlands.
• The café posts updates on its Instagram account.

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