The Glass Cafe

30a S Gyle Cres, Edinburgh EH12 9EB, United Kingdom
+44 131 629 3930
$$$ Cafe
(100 Reviews)
Price Range £1–10

Welcome to The Glass Cafe, an inviting gem nestled in South Gyle, Edinburgh, where every visit feels like a warm embrace. Situated at 30a S Gyle Cres, this charming café offers not just a meal, but an experience that combines quality, friendliness, and community spirit.

As you step inside, the aroma of freshly prepared breakfast and lunch options creates a delightful atmosphere that beckons you to explore the menu. The Glass Cafe takes pride in serving up a delicious array of offerings, making it a perfect spot for office workers and locals alike. Famous for their hearty morning rolls, the café's breakfast staples include the classic sausage, bacon, and egg roll that has garnered rave reviews. Customers are particularly enamored by the perfect balance of flavors and the lightness of the eggs, providing a satisfying and guilt-free start to your day.

For lunch, the menu shines with its selection of fresh filled rolls, wraps, and soups, offering a variety of flavors to delight every palate. The chicken wraps, available in a myriad of sauces, stand out as a signature offering, alongside the increasingly popular vegan options. One enthusiastic customer suggested you join their curry club for a taste of their renowned curries—an invitation that promises to ignite your taste buds.

The Glass Cafe is more than just its food; the friendly and attentive staff make you feel right at home. Regulars like Laura Nisbet rave about the warm ambience that encourages meaningful connections over a delicious meal. Whether you're grabbing food to go or savoring a quiet moment with friends at one of the outside tables, you’ll find both convenience and comfort in this delightful spot.

Don’t just take our word for it—visitors like Dave Devlin and Callum Bell have praised The Glass Cafe for its consistently delightful meals and welcoming environment. With the café's emphasis on quality, price, and community engagement, it has become a beloved cornerstone of the neighborhood. If you’re in the area, this café promises an experience you won’t want to miss. Grab a chair, place an order, and revel in the delightful flavors that await you at The Glass Cafe!

For more information, feel free to call them at +44 131 629 3930 and plan your visit soon; you won't regret it!

Accessibility
Has wheelchair-accessible entrance
Service options
Has outdoor seating
Offers delivery
Offers takeaway
Serves dine-in
Highlights
Serves great coffee
Popular for
Popular for breakfast
Popular for lunch
Good for solo dining
Offerings
Serves coffee
Quick bite
Dining options
Serves breakfast
Serves lunch
Serves dessert
Atmosphere
Casual
Payments
Accepts credit cards
Accepts debit cards
Accepts NFC mobile payments
Credit cards
Pets
Dogs allowed outside
Openings Hours

Monday

7:00 AM - 3:00 PM

Tuesday

7:00 AM - 3:00 PM

Wednesday

7:00 AM - 3:00 PM

Thursday

7:00 AM - 3:00 PM

Friday

7:00 AM - 3:00 PM

Saturday

Closed

Sunday

Closed

100 Reviews
Dave Devlin

15 Sep 2025

The Green Cube @Verdant: Where to start... Simply with a treble, the classic sausage, bacon and egg roll. This could possibly have been the best treble I've had in a long time, perfect balance of the three, not dripping with grease as you'd expect from having three items. Bacon with a slight crispy edge due to being baked instead of fried, a light egg that didn't slide all over the place and a perfect lorne sausage, not too thick or too thin, prepared on a clamshell grill for even cooking. Present that with a cheery and helpful host and you've got a 10 score breakfast roll. Definitely be having another one when I'm passing next time.

Laura Nisbet

14 Jul 2025

Our office team love it here, we work in the offices near by and come for lunch here most days! Delicious fresh filled rolls, wraps and soup! Lots of different fillings! Would recommend popping in for breakfast as morning rolls are great to! Lovely friendly staff, it’s also lovely to pop in and see them! We are sadly moving offices soon (not to far away) but I know we’ll still come back!

Lu Castello

10 Jul 2025

The owner is very friendly and helpful. Me and colleagues work nearby and we usually order for collection since our work breaks are timed. There are a wide range of items but I'd say their staple is their chicken wraps in all sauces. They have vegan options and make breakfast rolls. You can also subscribe to their curry club which I have heard from friends is really tasty!

callum Bell

24 Jun 2025

"The Glass Cafe" should be renamed the "Diamond Cafe" as it is truly a little gem in South Gyle. The food was delicious yet very well priced, the staff are hardworking and very polite, and the atmosphere of the cafe is very friendly and welcoming. The seats outside are a convenient touch as well. I would strongly recommend this place.

Anant Sharma

09 Jun 2025

Very good breakfast/lunch spot. Discovered it during an office break with some friends and was pleased to have found a great variety of hot foods and drinks served right in front of me. Their bacon and egg rolls were amazing and my personal favourite is the Madras and Sriracha panini with fresh salad. Can have a little wait when it’s lunch time, but it's definitely worth it. Friendly owner alongside great and welcoming staff. Has now become my regular lunch spot.

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