Riverhill Coffee Bar

It was my first visit to this amazing wee cafe, the staff were attentive, the food and its presentation were immaculate. The coffee (Americano) was smooth, not bitter and the bacon roll was exceptional. The staff wrapped it in a grease proof wrapper, wrapped like a gift and tasted like one too! Great value for money, the highest quality and friendly staff! Highly recommended!👏

We really liked this coffee. It's quite small and got hardly any seating unless you can sit outdoors. The bagel was amazing. The breakfast bun was fine. But bit uninspiring. The location is great. Just 2min walk from Central Station.

Sandwiches, pastries and coffee was good. Some of the staff was great, but others weren’t so much. Bad vibes from some of them. Tiny cafe with not much sitting areas, but when you’re in it’s nice! Music a bit random though, could be nice to be a calmer area by the busy street!

It's a small coffee bar that is great for takeaway and good for a quick sit in if it's not busy. The seats at the window provide a nice view if you enjoy people watching, and the staff were extremely welcoming and delightful. The coffee was nice and smooth, and the food was rather flavourful. There are plenty of options for vegetarians. However, there aren't many vegan options. The pastries and treats looked incredible, but I have yet to try one myself. It's a little pricey for a small bite in a small establishment, but I know small businesses are struggling with inflation at the moment, so I can not be too harsh about that. Overall, I would definitely recommend popping in for a coffee.

RUDE STAFF & TRASH DRINKS – NEVER AGAIN! This café? Absolutely ridiculous. From the moment I walked in, the staff were giving attitude for free. No greeting, no smile just bad vibes and blank stares like I was bothering them by placing an order. If you hate your job that much, go home! I stood there waiting while they moved like sloths, chatting behind the counter and acting like customers are invisible. Then they finally hand me my drink with all the energy of someone tossing leftovers in the bin and guess what? The drink was nasty. Watery, bland, and made with zero care. Might as well have sipped hot disappointment. The whole place is trying to be “cool” but just ends up feeling cold and unwelcoming. Sticky tables, dull atmosphere, and staff with the charm of a wet sock. I’m not spending my time or energy somewhere that can’t even show basic decency. Never again. A customer with standards.

Tried their Easter Special drink, a Hot Cross Bun Latte - almond milk, housemate hot cross bun syrup, one shot of coffee, and cinnamon on top. Seriously creamy & delicious. One of the nicest coffees I've had and I usually drink chai, not caffeine. Not much room to sit inside and a bit squeezed, as it was super busy (especially for a Tuesday). Friendly service and great quality drinks for a decent price. I would recommend!

Amazing little cafe with delicious vegan and gluten-free options! Highly recommend!! They have a HUGE selection of pastries.

Delicious coffee but the smallest takeaway cup I think I’ve ever had

We liked this place the first time that we went twice while we were in town. It's a small place with some indoor seating and some outside but bar style. There are no bathrooms which is a downfall but it was close enough to our hotel. I got the chorizo bagel both days I went and a latte. They have display cases of baked goods and sandwiches. When I ordered, the toasted it. It was filling and had a spicy kick in it. Very good! The bagel was crispy and good too!

We walked by here many times without noticing it because of the sexy donut place next door. If you wanted baked goods like I haven't seen - stop here! Coffee expertly made by the sweetest barista - stop here! The food was outstanding my veggie bagel was perfect and my cappu - smooth as silk. Notice! This isn't on West Nile it's on Gordon st

Riverhill Coffee was recommended by the concierge at our hotel and I am so glad it was! The coffee shop is quaint with very limited seating inside but several small picnic tables outside. We got an Americano, Chi tea, and several pastries. Everything was delicious and not outrageously overpriced. The staff was very sweet, super quick, and were more than happy to give us walking directions to our next destination.

Riverhill is one of the best coffee/sandwich shops we found during our stay in Glasgow. Lovely service, great coffee and amazing pastries and breakfast/lunch options. Right in the center of the business district, near the train station. Loved their latte and their toasties were delicious. Friendly and helpful staff and large selection of food options. 5-stars....worth a visit!

Excellent coffee and plenty of vegan options at this little coffee bar. I stopped in for a quick breakfast and coffee to go one morning. I got a double espresso (£2.70), which was honestly the best coffee I've had in Scotland on this trip (the coffee quality is pretty shite in the UK in general); and an overnight oats (£3.50), which was a tasty oatmeal dish, with a vegan yogurt, chia seed pudding, a few pieces of pineapple and maybe other stuff. Very tasty. Recommended.

The worst "breakfast" in my 20 year world travels. waited 40 minutes with 6 customers in total to start. My friend had his meal and was finished while i waited 20 minutes for mine which is a big no no, a table should always have theirs together. My side of chips came and went cold in the 10 minutes my meal arrived. Was promised brown toast but got white then got told they haven't got any when my meal finally did arrive. - I wish i was joking when i say i literally had a spoonful of beans in the smallest pot that looked like a big thimble. - Chorizo sausage completely burned - Overcooked black pudding - Eggs completely frazzled and solid inside as you can see in this picture - Potato scones were stale and inedible - Square sausage burned like a british tourist in ibiza The only item/s that was passable was the thick bacon and tomatoes but i should add the plate was swimming in grease and had to use my tissues to soak some up. the only condiments you get are salt and pepper and zero sauces. At one stage there was an eastern european who looked like he came out of a stock clearance primark store with a puffy black coat, poorly dressed chap who worked there and cleared a table and smashed everything on the floor then laughed about it and someone's dog inside the cafe jumped out of his skin. Coffee was very nice on the other hand. If you dont mind animals being around your food, a clown waiter who sits down with his mates at the table, burned food then come here because hands down its the very worst and ive travelled the world nearly every week for 20 years doing this. Some advice, train your staff and watch them because its slowly killing your cafe. Good luck

Riverhill is a charming, quality coffee shop and bakery. They have a delectable array of baked-in-house pastries and other goodies. The empire biscuit was delish, and the cappuccino was also nice. There's limited in-house seating, but you can get a bar stool by the window if you'd like to people watch. Worth a stop if you're in need of a coffee and/or a baked good!

Good coffee and the pastries look amazing the only issue for me would be the only size per cup of coffee , I would love to have a larger option

I had a latte with a square sausage roll. 5 stars for coffee, 2 for sausage roll. The coffee was excellent. Perfectly milky and no bitterness to the coffee. It went down so smooth. The very Scottish square sausage roll was okay. It was literally just a bun and sausage. The bun was underwhelming, the square sausage was good and not too salty. I just wished there was more to it. My Scottish husband said he was disappointed their wasn't more to it for £4. Almost missed the storefront because the cafe is so unassuming. Seating is quite limited inside. We were able to sit by the window to people watch.

Um, WOW. If you're visiting Glasgow or live here and haven't tried this cute little place, start walking. I have never seen such an insanely delicious looking dessert layout, Every pastry you could ever imagine sprawled out in a heavenly display. The coffee was great, we got an oat mocha and an oat cap. They were pretty small but hey, I'm American so I'm used to oversized craziness. This is a must go, I am huge coffee person and I don't think any coffee place I went to tops this joint. I already miss it.

Popped in after 3pm and picked up some cakes to take home. Brownie was good but the chocolate and raspberry loaf cakes were so dry they were barely edible...

This is a lovely place to get a filling sandwich and/or coffees. The staff are quite friendly and helpful. Their New Yorker bagel sandwich was tasty- corned beef, cheese, and sauerkraut with some hollandaise sauce. We also had an egg and paprika sandwich on sourdough which was very good. They have quite a nice selection on their menu and the portions are filling. My husband ordered a mocha, and kind of fun, you get to choose either dark or white actual disks of chocolate they put in there vs. a syrup. I much prefer these types of local ships with variety vs. going to the big chains

I have been meaning to give these guys a review since I returned from Scotland. Hands' down the absolute best coffee shop I have ever been into in my entire life. The baked goods, well ... being Scotland, no shortage --- especially in the butter and cream department. Coffee was smooth. Refined. Not bitter. Had body but didn't make you feel like you were going to bounce off the walls. This place is a GEM in Glasgow. I hope they receive the positive feedback. Well done, Lads! Ten out of ten!!!!

The amount of times I've passed Riverhill without popping in is ridiculous, but the other day I finished work at 15.30 and really, really fancied some cake, so I decided it was finally time. It was a sunny Sunday afternoon, so although the place is teeny tiny, it was actually quite empty, and wonderfully cool on such a scorching day. They had two vegan cake options available, and I went for a pear and raspberry cupcake. I always forget that I'm not really a fan of cupcakes (because of the icing) and order them because they're pretty, but I did really enjoy this one! I had to leave half of the icing, but the cake was wonderfully moist, fluffy and not too sweet at all. I also ordered an iced soya latte, which I really can't fault. Apart from cake, they also serve breakfast and lunch, and from what I could see they had vegan options for both. Hooray! Their scones looked delicious, but I don't think they had any vegan ones, unfortunately. What they have on offer varies during the week, which I think is a great concept as it gives you the opportunity to try new things whenever you pop in. I can imagine that it gets quite busy and crowded during lunch hour, since it is such a tiny space, and it's definitely not ideal if you're more than two people, but for a quick stop (for coffee and cake or for a quick lunch) I think it's great. Any place that has vegan cake gets thumbs up from me. Moreover, the staff were really friendly, and I liked the relaxed, chilled ambience. I'll definitely be coming back!

Aha! So now that I am a coffee drinker, I can update my review based on something other than their mighty vegan cakes. I ordered an Americano, and asked what sort of coffee it is - I'm just learning you see so like to know what I'm drinking. The chap very confidently informed me that it is a single estate Brazilian bean. They also have Dear Green, and they always have a guest bean too. So that gives me something to look forward to. I've read that single estate beans are what you should be looking for really, and I have to say that this is the nicest coffee that I've had so far on my new coffee journey. It seemed to have a richness and smoothness to it, but also a lack of bitterness. (I'm sorry if this makes no sense - I really am a coffee newbie). I didn't need to put any sort of sweetness into it, and I really enjoyed it. And while today I was being virtuous and avoided even glancing at the cakes, I am very much looking forward to having cake AND coffee again from Riverhill.

Oh hey here's an update of my favourite coffee place ever in Glasgow :) I think if you're a regular Yelper then you've perhaps seen me check into Riverhill a few thousand times in a month. I absolutely love it! The first time I went to Riverhill was when I first took the picture I posted up on Yelp, and that was almost 2 years ago. Til today, the same quirky long-haired barista with coohl glasses remembers my face and the way I like my coffee. Heck, he makes the best coffee in Glasgow, period. He also knows how to make the perfect soy cappuccino! No lumpy churning of soy milk found in my cup when he's behind the counter! Also, I love that I can just walk into the cafe and the staff would say "coffee?" without me even ordering. Proper service right there. I often go over for lunch too. It's really super busy during lunch hour but I'm always lucky enough to get a seat by the window. I suppose it's just my aura as a regular customer, I always get a seat ok!! Haha. From the food I've tried, I'd recommend their Chicken Shawarma or their homemade salads or even their soups. Those are really good for gaining energy for work :) In terms of cakes, they have different things on display everyday so just go in and see what you're gravitating towards. One of my favourites? CHOCOLATE MARSHMALLOW CAKE. YES. JUST YES. Also their banana loafs are great! They have vegan options too if you're on a special diet! :) Anyway, what don't I love about Riverhill? Great staff. Good food and cakes. Coffee is delicious. Free wifi! What more could I ask for? Don't try to convince me that something else is better because, no. :)

If you are shopping in the Buchanan Street area and you need a pick-me-up this little coffee shop is a great choice! It is very small and very busy, so it is not exactly a place you can sit around and lounge. The food smells good and looks amazing. I unfortunately had eaten shortly before Riverhill, but next time I will save my appetite to try their food! The staff was extremely friendly and I think that may be the best part of this quaint little shop. This attitude also reflects in the customers as well; I chatted it up with both people neighbouring me. If I was not in a hurry I would have stayed longer!

Finally, I've found the perfect place to buy lunch in Glasgow. This place is amazing - every single thing looks delicous and the cafe itself is gorgeous. I'm currently eating a salad of bulghur wheat, puy lentils, feta, spinach, tomato, pomegranate, coriander ... it's incredible. Yum. No wifi, that I could see. And I'm currently eating my salad at my desk after initially sitting in at the window. That would be my one tip - don't try to eat in at lunchtime. I got all settled in the window with my book, only to find myself surrounded by jostling people in big coats - it's VERY busy! People milling round deciding what to have, people holding the door open, people wondering if 'it looks awfy dear' (it's not)... eventually I packed up and brought my lunch here! But that's not the cafe's fault, and it will quieten down, I'm sure.

Right where are you? Boom, wow there you are, not what I was expecting at all. I had pictured it across the road for some reason and it's a lot smaller too. I was excited as they had pulled pork on the menu but, and I say this with a heavy but, they had ran out of todays portion and also tomorrow's. The girl serving me couldn't believe it either, so I opted for a chicken club roll instead. The girl was kind enough to ask if I would like it cut in half as it was mahoosive. Oh yes, yes please!! I had a cheeky wee Irn Bru with it and she invited me to have a seat. At first I thought it was small but then I saw stairs heading down to a basement level but alas it was staff only, therefore I felt it got even smaller. Feeling like Alice here. I perched on one of the stools lined up where a long table against the wall has been created for dining in. I can see this place as working well as a take away. I had to flattened by club bun as my wee mouth couldnae handle it and in the end I was defeated, it was too much. When I went to pay at the end I spied bloomin' big Victorian Empire Biscuits. "Eh. I'll have em...2 of them, please." One was for my dad, as I know he'd appreciate it and oh he certainly did. A busy wee hub with some cracking flavours, concoctions and certainly comestible cakes.

A while ago I was recommended to visit the one in Helensburgh by Chris and never got the chance but when l did l was really impressed. But when you compare the two you could not get two places so different, with the one in Helensburgh has so much going on inside and this one feels a little on the characterless side and felt more of a take away but I'm sure this will change over time. I've only had the chance to come in the mornings if I'm passing by or heading through central station. There is always an impressive selection of cakes on display with savoury options also available, breakfast rolls are fantastic but they don't do eggs. Well worth a visit when passing by.

I've revisited Riverhill quite a few times since my first visit: I've tried the bagels, more of the cakes and most recently the quiche. I visited late in the afternoon (3.30pm) looking for lunch and they were sold out of a lot of stuff. Not surprising! I asked about gluten free options for their savory food (it's this whacky new thing I'm trying, don't judge) but they didn't have a lot - I eventually settled on a piece of quiche. A slice was normally £4 but they gave it to me for £3 as it was a smaller piece, a very nice gesture as I didn't even have to ask. I sat down at the window seat and enjoyed the delicious quiche while people watching; a huge plus of sitting here. As I was doing some work, I thought I'd treat myself to some cake and went for the gluten free raspberry sponge which was delicious, although I couldn't eat the whole slice. The service here is always impecable. Smily, friendly and natural - happy people who want to make their customers happy. And that makes me happy.

Finally! A wonderful west end style cafe that the city centre gets a chance to enjoy! I'm so glad that this place has opened because it's everything that's good about west end coffee places, but right where it's desperately been needed; 2 minutes walk from Glasgow Central! Mr Chris D and myself made a lunch date today to try out this new place's offers, and I was so pleased to see that it ticked all the right boxes. Good coffee? Check. Good sandwich/panini/sourdough options? Check. Good daily soups/roasts? Check. I was also glad to see that this place sells Dear Green coffee, a Glasgow based coffee making company. Amazing that this place is keeping the company Glaswegian, even with their coffee choice! This is definitely a place you should be considering paying a visit. Get there early though, today they were sold out of soup by the time I got there! (The manager had enough for half a cup though which she gave me free of charge cause it wasn't a full cup! Hooray for free samples! (It was delicious if you're wondering))

Sometimes when I'm in town working I'll call hubby and ask his favourite question. "Do you want me to bring you in a slice of cake?" The answer is always yes. There is no real reason to call and ask, other than to brighten up his day with the promise of cake. I had seen photos of some delicious cakes at Riverhill on Yelp and decided on my next "cake stop" that this would be the place to try. There were so many cakes to choose from, but I opted for a slice of rose, pistachio and raspberry cake and a pistachio, tahini, coffee and cherry brownie. Let's start with the rose cake: Sponge with a rose icing and raspberry filling. It was light and airy, but just a tad crisp and overcooked around the edges. The icing was delicate and the pistachio added a lovely texture to the cake. The brownie. Let's recap the flavours going on here. Pistachio. Tahini. Coffee. Cherry. This brownie packed a punch. I was immediately hit with the strong espresso smell and at first I thought it was going to be too bitter and strong for my taste. I was wrong. So so so wrong. It was creamy, chewy, gooey, intense, sweet and crunchy all at once. I'd cut a little slice off of the brownie square rather than halving it because I thought it would be too much, and after that first little bite I was overcome with regret. I urge you, if you're in here and this is on offer, buy it. Eat it all. Do not share it! I didn't try coffee from here as this was a flying visit on the way to the train, but I'm sure I'll stop by again. It does seem a little cramped when busy though, so most likely I'll be grabbing one to go.

This place has EXCELLENT coffee. I popped in about 20 minutes before closing and was met by a kind staff who made me a coffee without hesitation. It was a rainy day: drizzling : that consistency of rain that makes you feel a bit run down. I was met with the most delicious, warming coffee: a very smooth latte, that had such a lovely taste that there was no need for a drop of sugar. They were out of most of their pastries by the time I sat in--due to their popularity, I have no doubt. I chose one of their remaining items: a small cake that had a touch of lemon and a raspberry on top of a creamy frosting. It was delicious--a welcomed treat when I felt in need of a pick me up. I did not have a chance to test their food so am unable to comment. Do note however: This is a VERY small place. Cozy to be sure, but small and by no means for larger groups. It is ideal for the soloist and duos to come in and have a fairly quick coffee, cake, and food (I assume). This is NOT a place to study. There are no comfortable lounge chairs, chairs or tables. The seating is composed of stools that reside at two bars. It's kind of reminding me of Italian style cafes where you drink your espresso at the bar, across from the barista who just served it to you (though in Rome, they don't offer you stools even!). Given the level of their coffee and cake, I'll be back again soon.

Lunch doesnt get better than this.....well when you are looking for something to take back to the office anyway!! What a great wee place, friendly service and cool displays. To answers Gillians question it does have wifi, well it does now anyway. Having eaten hear a few times I can say: - Lovely home made soups - Sandwich of the days that are both delicious and nutritious - Cakes that make you go hmmmmmmm oh yeah (peanut butter cookie....hmmmmmmm) Todays lunch: Kofta wrap - filled with their home-made 'slaw', fennel salad, chili sauce and cucumber raiti. It was healthy but yet meaty and manly! Highly JD recommended

The people couldn't have been kinder, or the macchiatos tastier - truly among the best coffee I have had in the UK, and from an entirely lovely team! The billionaire shortbread might have been too rich, but, well, it isn't your standard "millionaire" shortbread! So, it's as advertised. Do try the deftly-made pastel de nata, a perfect afternoon nibble with coffee. If I'm able to return, I'd love to try breakfast! That menu looked great, too.

This is my favourite coffee shop in Glasgow. I absolutely love it. It's quite small so can be hard to get a seat but that's fine, everything can be taken away. The have a raft of cracking sandwiches and rolls everyday on gorgeous breads, my favourites are is crayfish roll or the egg and chorizo bagel They also have so many delicious cakes and sweet things! The staff are nice and the coffee is great, what more could you ask of a coffee bar (plus town is full of big chain coffee shops, which id rather avoid to support independents). Love it!

This tiny place in the very centre of Glasgow serves gorgeous coffee, which you can enjoy to go on inside on their lovely little wooden high chairs and counter. They also serve all sorts of cakes and sweet things that are really to die for. AND they have Dear Green coffee, which is a Glasgow-based artisan brand that has basically reconciled me with the idea of finding good coffee in the UK. Pricing is decent and and staff mostly very nice, although they sometimes seem not to really care about your experience. Today, my friend and I asked for take away cups because although we wanted to start sipping in inside but leave quite quickly. We each asked for it, and were then brought our coffees in regular cups...to which we simple said that we had asked for take-away cups and asked for a swap. The waiter sighed, grabbed our coffees back and almost threw them back at us in paper cups without a "sorry" or anything. I really loved this place before, and would still very much recommend it for the quality of their products, but this bad experience ruined it a bit for me.

Ok so not sure how I haven't reviewed here before. But here goes. Defiantly a place to go if your in the know. A small frontage on Gordon street hides one of the best coffee shops in Glasgow. Beautiful coffee, a stunning array of cakes and pastries, not to mention their choice of bagels and breakfast rolls. The presentation of everything from the seating area to the layout of the cakes behind the counter show how these guys take care of their customers. Prices are no higher than you would pay in one of the generic competitors. Just the service is vastly better.

This place is convenient and definitely high on the hipster trendy scale, but I wasn't overly impressed. The chai was so weak that my partner mistook it at first for his drink. I ordered a millionaires slice as my usual favourite but instead of chocolate they used gnash which was definitely not the right call at mid morning. Bleh. I couldn't finish it and it was decided collectively at our table that none of us could finish it. The homemade marshmallows are pretty much the only reason for the three stars. It was pretty busy but we did manage to get a table although given its location it's not really a sit and relax kind of place.

Popped in here for brunch this morning and I will now be going out of my way to go back! It may be small, with limited seating at the two wall bars/shelves for about 8 or 9 people max, but the produce is excellent. It's primarily a coffee shop so let's start there. I ordered a flat white and received a good sized cup, thick crema, and a wonderfully rich, dark and strong coffee. Not over powering, and clearly made from freshly ground, good quality beans. Heaven! Best coffee I've had in Glasgow!! I ordered a toasted egg and chorizo bagel and it was delicious. Simple but wonderful flavours. I sometime feel like chorizos is a bit of a cheat because it tastes so damn good and some places throw it any old dish, but the plain bagel and perfectly boiled egg were an ideal accompaniment. My sweet tooth kicked in after that and I ordered some Empire biscuits, a small gingerbread loaf, and a thick slice of Millionaire's Shortbread. The Empire biscuits were divine, handed made biscuits that crumbled and melted in the mouth! The Millionaire's Shortbread was amazing, thick dark chocolate topping, gooey caramel and a nicely crunchy base. The only downside is the size of the place, if you want a seat you'll be chancing your luck. What a great place though! The staff were friendly, relaxed and efficient, the produce on display was fantastic, and the do seem to have a good focus on quality without hiking the prices up. An absolute gem!

Fancying a treat the other half and I decided to head out for a coffee and cake - Yelpers seem to love this place so we thought we'd pay it a visit. First impressions... it's tiny! We almost turned around and walked straight back out due to a lack of seating. But just as we were heading for the door a couple got up and left. The decor is quirky and cool with gorgeous looking cakes on display. We went for the espresso brownie and snickers brownie paired with a mocha and latte. The seat we managed to bag was right next to the door - which on a cold rainy day wasn't the best. But we really wanted to try this place so stuck with it. The table was a high wooden bench with stools. This layout is OK for a quick bite, but not somewhere you would stay and chat. The cakes were nice but not quite as amazing as I had hoped for. The espresso brownie was lovely and crisp and tasty, but very lacking in the espresso part! The snickers one was way too salty for my taste and had a weird oily flavour to it. The coffee was pretty average if I'm being completely honest and it was only luke warm. I like my coffee nice and hot! They did look really cute though haha. I just feel this place is a tad bit style over substance. I much prefer somewhere comfy where I can relax and enjoy myself whilst unwinding with a coffee. I felt a bit cramped and rushed here. It's fine if you want to grab something and go. But to be honest I wasn't mad about the coffee. I guess artisan isn't for me! :-)

Enticed by cake! What a great place (thank you for your review Briony C). I nipped in for a coffee and was enticed by an amazing cake. The service was quick, the staff polite and the food and drink were excellent. I cannot believe that I have never noticed this place before (although it has a narrow front so I suppose is easy to miss). The food being served to the people either side of me looked fantastic so expect another review from me shortly!

If I could leave a one word review for this place, I would. That word would be AMAZING. I honestly cannot fault Riverhill. I've been here numerous times (sadly didn't review beforehand). The coffee is pretty good but the winner for me are the cakes and handmade sandwiches. So far, I've had the chicken shawarma (good!), the chicken club (it's the size of my head!), a few too many cupcakes, passionfruit and strawberry white chocolate tarts, billionaires shortbread and lots of other cakes. Of course, not at the same time. Anne who makes the cakes is wonderful. After falling in love with the passionfruit, strawberry and white chocolate tart. I was waiting for it to be on the menu again, sadly weeks went past and it wasn't. I ended up tweeting them asking them about it and Anne made it again especially for me. Great customer service! Sure they hit the headlines with the whole Breaking Bad cupcake saga but this place is no one hit wonder. It's a true Glasgow gem.

I always feel a wee bit awkward writing reviews for a place when I have only really bought a coffee. Sometimes an unneccesary cake too. However, for all the coffee I've consumed in this big old city centre, I've never really given it much thought. So here is my three expectations I have for my coffee buying experience. And which will be applied to every future coffee related review hereafter: - Can you literally smell the coffee when you walk in? - Do they sell coffee beans and/or offer local products? - Are the staff friendly and opinionated about their goods? Starbucks ticks only one of these points, Costa similarly scores one and Cafe Nero, as far as my experiences go, none. Riverhill Coffee Bar thankfully scores full marks. When I walk in I can smell the brew, even over the mass of morning perfumes and colognes (lay off people, you don't naturally stink in the morning). First on the left next to bar stools is shelves of freshly packed coffee beans from Glasgow roasters (hard to not think of the traditional Glasgow meaning of being a 'roaster'), which the staff will helpfully grind up for you. Then there are the cheery faced ladies serving the nectar of life. If you skip breakfast I'd also recommend picking up the yoghurt and granola pot. Pop in for lunch and you can sample some of their home made rolls, wraps, noodles or sausage rolls. I have to give particular mention to the pork and chorizo sausage roll I had recently, which on its own was a real filler and absolutely delicious. The cakes on offer will have you drooling before you even get your drink but they ain't the cheapest. However, you have to measure them against the (admittedly cheaper) mass produced, inferior Greggs versions. The extra pound, if you're willing, is worth it. Particularly for the caramel shortcake or chocolate brownie. One final note again on the staff. They are super friendly and always greet you with a smile. This for me, makes a serious impact on my day. I'm not the cheeriest fellow to walk the streets of Glasgow so a wee smile goes a long way to making me somewhat less miserable. High praise indeed.

We were looking for a yummy sandwich for the train to Edinburgh so where else would we go but Riverhill (even though it took us out of our way for queen st!) I couldn't see past the delicious chicken schwarma wrap that I had last time because it was just so yummy and fresh and flavoursome so that was my choice again. Boyfriend went for the italian meats granary roll.....And though mine was so so good I did have a big dose of food envy after he let me have a bite :-) it was amazing - italian sausage, salami(?) mozarrella and pesto - yes please! Love the way they are presented and service with a smile - I think this place is great and can't wait for them to get bigger! More sandwiches and cakes - yippee!

What a cute place! The ladies are delightful, the coffee is spot on and the scones...I've never been happier with a scone. We just popped in for quick brekky prior to catching our flight. Glad we did! Would come back. Cheers ladies!

One of the highlights of my trip to Scotland. Perfectly crafted Lattes with Oat milk. Sadly there was no drip coffee option. We consumed two of their vegan baked goods washed down with a latte and an americano. I don't think you can go wrong here so just come and order 1 of everything! Friendly staff that, even while crowded in a small space, will not make you feel rushed in you caffeine deprived state. I asked more questions than is usually allowed in a caffe, all were answered with a smile and patience...

Delicious coffee with basically any kind of milk alternatives you can imagine, and lots of veg/vegan options! Such a nice surprise.

Popped in for a coffee on Saturday afternoon after reading so many positive reviews. The cafe is very small and there are not so many seats, so I imagine would be really difficult to find a seat at lunch time through the week! We were lucky enough to find the cafe half empty and had a sit - just in time before a group of 5 guys got in and occupy the whole place lol. The ambiance is really nice and cozy, really like the wood effect they created and the brick walls. Staff was so nice and chatty, really put a smile on my face. I ordered a flat white and my boyfriend had a white hot chocolate (they give you a choice of milk, dark or white chocolate for your hot chocolate - nice!). They had a good selection of cakes and pastries and also sandwiches, wraps, quiche and pasta. As i said, we only went for hot drinks, that's why I am only giving it 4 stars, but we will surely go back to try their food as really looked delicious, and will make sure i update my review!

So everyone on the office had been raving about the chicken shwarama sandwich so I decided to try it out. Having lived in Dubai I had high expectations. The sandwiches are all ready to go and I had to wait about 5 minutes for it to be heated. Which is fine. But given the ridicoulsly narrow nature of here proved a little tricky. I either felt like I was on the way of the people making coffee or the people drinking it. The shwarama was a good attempt on an authentic one, all be it not a classic copy. The baked goods looked really good but more west end then city centre priced. Will be back to try something else but will probably always stick with takeout as the seating area is fairly compact.

I don't think I can ever get enough of this place. Amazing & different selection of baguettes, wraps and rolls. And I mean really different - I don't think you would find recipes like theirs I many other places, which is why I love it. Their chicken shwarma is one of my favourites that I can eat time and time again. They also toast for you which is a bonus! Their large range of cakes (depending what time you go in) differ daily and always look super appealing and I have had a couple which never disappoint. I had lime and coconut drizzle cake, and a Spiced apple crumble last time. Oh yum. Coffee wise they do Dear Green and support locally but I often like to try their guest expresso - a fun alternative. I would love to see last week's "Rwanda" again which was nice and strong. Seating area is often tight and queues can be understandably all the way out the door too so make sure you are prepped to queue and take your food away if going during lunchtime! Staff are lovely and smiley too, always great service. I would live out of here if I could.

In the gentrified bubble of the West End, you can't move for quality coffee shops. Siempre, Avenue G, Papercup. The list is endless. So why the hell has it taken me so long to find a decent coffee place in the city? I only stumbled upon Riverhill Cafe because I got the Pretty Green loyalty card, which actually helped to highlight some other hidden gems in and around the City. As is often the case, this is another cafe which is a victim of its own success: Riverhill always seems to be on the verge of being queued out the door. The coffee is the real reason to pop in. They have all the latest coffee making gadgets (Aeropress, V60 Dripper et al.) at their disposal, as well as an excellent selection of Pretty Green coffees, but the food and cakes shouldn't be overlooked. On my last trip, I decided to sit in and opted for a chicken shawarma, which was very tasty, if a little pricey. The service is friendly and light touch, and I really rate the barista. Finally, somewhere to get proper coffee in the City.

Full Scottish and coffees for us both! Delicious. Puddledub bacon and sausages definitely make the breakfast what is is, black pudding excellent too - all very well cooked. Staff are very friendly and accommodating.

YES. FINALLY. A good, authentic sorry-I'm-not-sorry-HIP coffee place. As a continental European, I have been dying for a place like this in the city centre, and finally it's here. The flat white is great, so is their macchiato (which actually is one, and not the weird over-sugared over-creamed thing you get at Starbucks), and everything comes quick and hot. It's good stuff. Their cakes - which come deliciously glutenous as well as gluten-free - are also always moist and scrumpous. Totally and utterly thumbs up from here.

Ok so I think it has to be done. Thou questions an update of this place so quickly after my initial review, but my answer is this... My answer: So the four star was for the coffee and the service and after popping in and enjoying a tasty, tasty sandwich like creature and a similarly tasty tasty billionaire (you heard!) shortbread affair, I simply had to update with a further fifth star. This place is quickly becoming the go to coffee and lunch spot in Glasgow. The grub I had, ham and cheese toasty (simple but made with fresh and tasty ingredients) was miles above anything you'd get from anywhere else in the area, whilst also costing about the same price. I don't really want to talk about the billionaire shortbread in case everyone starts buying it and I can't get any myself. Another thing to point out is the specials board that appears to change daily. When I catch a glimpse of a board in a place that really cares about what they produce and has me scrambling to return and try EVERYTHING, then i know it's a good thing. Quite simply the best thing to happen to the Glasgow lunch/coffee/cake scene since the arrival of the equally impressive Martha's (not been?! Shame on you!)

My boyfriend, very kindly, has a habit of popping in to my work and asking if I would like to head out for lunch. "For you, darling, anything... As long as it fits within a 30 minute time frame." This means we almost always end up at Riverhill. Just moments from Central Station, and a hop, skip and jump from my shop, Riverhill offers those with a mere 30 minute window the chance to grab a sandwich and coffee before having to power walk back to their responsibilities. The selection of sandwiches change on a daily basis, but they're mostly what you would expect from a cafe almost exclusively staffed by young guys with beards. The Cuban (pulled pork, ham, pickle and cheese) is my boyfriend's favourite, while today I went for smoked salmon, egg mayo, mustard and salad. They also do cous cous, salad, pasta bakes and I believe I once saw a crayfish and coleslaw packed bagel that teasingly begged me to eat it. It's not exactly cheap, with most lunch options costing between £4-£4.50, but you do get bags of flavour, and something altogether more wholesome and homemade than anything Starbucks could offer. The coffee is Dear Green, which I have to admit is not my favourite, but I routinely order it anyway. I always gaze longingly at the display case of cakes, which tower over me. They seduce me, telling me that they're gluten-free and full of poppy seed goodness, when really I know they're thick with cream and icing and the sort of delicious things that cause me to put on 10lbs just by setting eyes on them. If you don't have as complicated a relationship with cake as I do, then I urge you to try one and tell me in great detail what i'm missing out on. At lunch time the cafe is always mobbed and you have to either give up any hope of eating in, or patiently wait for a stool to become available. I'm a big fan of the "embarrass the selfish business person" technique, which involves loudly asking some idiot to move their bags so other people can sit down, but if you're not so bold rest assured that the customer turn around is so fast you'll probably get a stool eventually. The only real gripe I have with Riverhill is the service. It has a tendency to be a bit all over the place, with very little communication between staff and a bit of general confusion. On several occasions I've had to remind the blank-faced guy at the till that he hasn't actually charged me for my food yet, and only some times does he remember to give me my card back afterwards. But hey, it's part of it's charm I suppose.

I like to think I am a connoisseur of lattes, or at least good at consuming them, and a new indie coffee place a very short walk from my workplace practically demands at least a onceover checkin. Happily, I wasn't disappointed. In fact, I must agree with Chris A--this was definitely the best latte I've had in Glasgow city centre, bar none. I don't know if it's the Dear Green beans or the cow that supplied the, well, latte, or the easy hand on the foamer, but the drink was perfectly smooth as silk without being sickly or overly milky. It was on the smaller side, but quality definitely won out over quantity in this case. Also, the staff were friendly and jovial, particularly for a miserable grey rainysnowy Monday. Keep this up, Riverhill team. The CC needs you. Four stars at the moment because I haven't had their food (though the sandwiches looked very tasty and reasonably priced for the area...I'll eat there eventually, I swear).

Popped in here for a coffee before work last week. The coffee was really good quality (and I'm a starbucks girl at heart!) & I couldn't resist a cake given how amazing their display is. I went for a lumberjack based on the waitress's recommendation. It was a crumbly coconut based cake & very moreish! When I was in, another customer had come in & mentioned his sandwich he had the previous day was amazing but too cheap. He was talking about the southwestern beef brisket ciabatta which I agreed sounded amazing so decided to come back at lunch. However, when I got there, I saw they had taken his comments on board & put the price up by 50p. Normally I wouldn't have seen that as a bad thing but given I had already mentioned I would be back, did they not think I wouldn't notice?! Needless to say I didn't buy it. I will be back for a cake & a coffee though.