Tinderbox - Glasgow City

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Tinderbox

Tinderbox
3.3 / 5 (3754 reviews)

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Tinderbox in Glasgow's West End offers a cozy spot for coffee and cake, but some reviewers were concerned about cleanliness, while others praised the welcoming atmosphere and delicious treats. The cafe is popular among students and locals, with mixed opinions on the quality of coffee and service. Despite some criticisms, many customers appreciate the friendly staff and the special memories created at Tinderbox. Whether seeking a quick break or a meaningful moment like a proposal, this cafe has a prime location and dedicated team. For a warm cup of coffee and a sweet treat, Tinderbox is a reliable choice in the bustling West End.

Last update: 17.01.2026 from: Sven

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★ 3.3 / 5 from 3754 reviews
sven-chef4
06.08.2025

Great small flat white coffee. That's all I had. Counter service. No complaints here. Service: 3 Atmosphere: 4

petar-mihaylov-flowe
06.08.2025

Service: Dine in Meal type: Breakfast Price per person: £1–10 Food: 4 Service: 5 Atmosphere: 3

chuckle
15.08.2024

Amazing you can serve without looking, speaking or interacting with customers. Coffee order was forgotten, left standing like a lemon, still no staff looked my way, finally served lukewarm tasteless coffee. Won’t be back. I don’t like giving negative reviews but in this instance can’t...

christine-c-engineer-23
06.08.2025

Very smiley young lady behind the counter, she made my day! Service: Take out Meal type: Other Price per person: £1–10 Food: 5 Service: 5 Atmosphere: 5

443williamv
15.08.2024

The cafe looked untidy and tables dirty. The guy who took our order looked like he was chewing a wasp. He didn’t listen and we had to tell him again to add an item to our order. I went to the toilet and my partner had our order yelled at him. He went and collected it. No mention from your staff the chocolate powder was self service, as the entire menu is. I had a cheese toastie and it was like a slice of rubbery goo. I had fond memories of this cafe and that’s partly why we travelled from East Lothian to visit. My partner put our dirty things on the tray and left them on the counter. He thanked the aloof barista but he barely acknowledged him. Your staff were stood around chatting while your cafe was looking a mess. We will not be back.

FAQ

At 218, you'll find the stop Hillhead, from which you also have access to the public transportation.

As a customer, you can use the WLAN of the establishment at no extra cost.

The diner and its rooms are wheelchair accessible and thus usable with a wheelchair or physiological disabilities.

The restaurant also accepts credit cards from the common providers as a means of payment.

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