The Glasvegan is a vegan fast food spot in the heart of Glasgow on a mission to prove that vegan food can be tasty and exciting. The cafe-style dining spot is small and cosy but its size does not translate into its reputation as it has proven itself to be a popular spot for locals and tourists alike.
Open throughout the day, The Glasvegan has a very diverse menu that offers light bites to larger lunch plates. Being 100% plant-based, the cafe serves baked potatoes, salads, hot wraps or simple sandwiches that can be customised with your choice of topping - highlights being doner vebab, roast peppers, houmous, kimchi, vegan sausage and beans. If a simple sandwich isn't enough, diners can choose one of the signature sandwiches like the gansta grannie, the just wing it or the houmoucide; all with the choice of either ciabatta, focaccia or a sourdough baguette as the base.
Many of the menu options have humourous names, fitting in with the relaxed, friendly atmosphere. Examples of the pun-based burger names include sweet home peacado, blondes have more FUN-gus and pickle my funny bone.
The next section of the menu is all about the crepes; both sweet and savoury have had a vegan makeover. Served with a side salad, the savoury crepes feature vegan cheese with either vegan meat or vegetables like mushroom and kimchi. Those with a sweet tooth will not be disappointed with the death by chocolate pancake that's served with either whipped cream or indulgent, vegan ice cream.
With The Glasvegan menu, you can treat yourself to good food without the guilt as their dishes are sustainable and cruelty free. Masters of plants, it is unsurprising to find a range of smoothies and super smoothies on the menu. The matcha energizer, made with ginger, apple, spinach, carrot, lemon zest, matcha and apple juice will get you leaving the cafe as fresh as a daisy.