The Devil's Roast

The coffee

The house beans are Brazilian, with a nutty, chocolatey character that suits milky drinks. Syrups are made in-house, so seasonal lattes lean on real spice rather than sweetness. It is an independent alternative to the chains that line the surrounding streets. Seasonal drinks such as a pumpkin spice latte appear in autumn and winter, made with the house syrups.

Food and setting

Expect a short daytime menu along the lines of soup and filled sourdough sandwiches. The interior is the memorable part: tall arched windows, a marble fireplace with carved cherubs and candles on the tables give it a moodier feel than a typical city-centre café, and it has built a following on social media. Candlelit tables make it feel cosier on dark winter afternoons, when a hot drink and a bowl of soup are most welcome.

Fitting it in

Renfield Street runs uphill from Gordon Street towards Sauchiehall Street, so the café is a few minutes from Central Station, Queen Street and Buchanan Street. It is a good stop between shopping and an afternoon at the Glasgow Royal Concert Hall or the Theatre Royal. Go mid-morning or mid-afternoon to avoid the lunchtime rush from nearby offices.

Highlights

• Independent coffee shop in the city centre
• House-made syrups and Brazilian coffee beans
• Arched windows, marble fireplace and candlelit tables
• Soups and sourdough sandwiches

Good to know

• The café posts updates on Instagram (@thedevilsroastglasgow) rather than a website.

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