Top 5 dog-friendly cafés in Glasgow

15 July 2024 - 3 min read
Imagine of Buchanan Street in Glasgow

Glasgow is a very dog-friendly city - so unsurprisingly, there are plenty of places to secure a cup of joe in the area when you’re out and about with your pup.

The ManyPets Approved team has been hard at work selecting the best dog-friendly coffee shops and breakfast spots in the city. Read on so you can make sure you’re visiting the best of the best in this busy city.

Singl-end Cafe & Bakehouse

Interior of Singl-end, a Glasgow-based coffee shop and bakeryThis buzzing café is regularly listed as one of the top options in Glasgow - and best of all, it welcomes pooches alongside coffee-starved humans for eat-in or takeaway.

There are actually two locations to choose from, and both are as fun and vibrant as the other. The real story here? Everything here is baked on-site, and if rumours are to be believed, you can grab the best slice of cake in the city here.

To add another superlative to the pile, it’s also regularly touted to be one of the top brunch spots in Glasgow! No wonder it’s a local favourite. 

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Cafe Strange Brew

Interior of Strange Brew, a Glasgow coffee shop

Looking for the 'it' spot for breakfast? Look no further than this Shawlands gem. Recently featured in Homes & Interiors Scotland, it oozes cool.

Their dishes are sumptuous - just peek at their Instagram for drool-worthy pics of their eggs-in-a-skillet. And coffee connoisseurs fear not! Their brews are known to be top-notch.

Be warned, this place is a local favourite! Weekends get especially busy. Head there early with your furry friend to snag a table.

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Spitfire Espresso

Man brewing coffee inside Spitfire Espresso, a Glasgow-based coffee shop

Heading on over to a fancier part of town, you can catch Spitfire Espresso in Merchant City. This bright, zingy place has a real retro feel - everything from the decor to the music has a fun doo-wop vibe to it.

The coffee here is very good (thankfully, for a coffee shop), and the small but robust menu offers everything you could want for breakfast to lunch.

You can also pick up some branded merch if you feel like repping this small but mighty space in and around town, too!

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Sonny and Vito's Deli Cafe

Black-and-white exterior shot of Sonny and Vito's, a Glasgow-based cafe and deli

If you’re looking for something a little more la dolce vita, then Sonny and Vito’s might be right up your alley.

Yes, this place is distinctly Italian, so it goes without saying that you can get some of the best cannoli in Glasgow here. Their rich, flavourful coffee is a perfect match, unsurprisingly.

It’s a super dog-friendly spot, with the staff known for handing out a few yummy treats to well-behaved pups accompanying patrons.

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Rose & Grants

Exterior of Rose and Grants, a Glasgow-based cafe and deli

If you’re after a classic, no-fuss café serving the classics to a high standard, then Rose & Grants is the place for you. It’s a city institution at this point, and it’s very well situated in town to pop in for a coffee or a more substantial bite to eat.

It’s noted for being great value for money - there are regular deals here, especially midweek. The staff here are notably friendly and give dogs a lot of fuss and attention, making it a great addition to our dog-friendly list.

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Exploring (dog-friendly) Glasgow

Headed to Glasgow with your pup alongside? The ManyPets Approved team has got you covered - we’ve researched hundreds of places to handpick top bars, restaurants and things to do in the city that you can take your dog with you in confidence.

To see more, head to our dog-friendly Glasgow guide.


Lewis Martins
Communities marketer

Lewis has worked in pet health since 2017. Before joining ManyPets in 2021, he led content production at VetForum and PetsApp. Lewis has collaborated with some of the world’s biggest vet groups and suppliers to write educational articles for vets and pet parents. His Instagram feed is 60% dogs, 40% cats.