I’M not sure what grabs my attention first.
The intoxicating smell of freshly baked bread, the superb selection of scrumptious cakes and bakes laid out on the counter – or the tree trunk draped with fairy lights in the centre of the room.
But whatever it is, it’s instantly clear that Delizique is one quirky café I should have frequented years ago.
Right in the heart of Glasgow’s West End it’s one of those places I must have driven past countless times, but never ventured into.
From the contemporary glass-fronted exterior to the antiquated wooden stools indoors which bring back fond memories of school, it oozes cool from the outside in.
The building, an old tenement, has been transformed into a stylish cafe, attracting customers from far and wide.
And on a Friday, just after 9am, it’s clearly the place to be seen.
I arrive just five minutes after the doors have opened and most of the tables are already taken.
A queue has also started to form for takeaway at the counter as hungry hipsters on their way to work pop in to pick up a freshly baked loaf and chunk of chocolate cake, a massive meringue or a bit of brownie for lunch.
Everything has been freshly baked this morning by the dedicated staff. They start their shift before most of us have got out of bed to ensure a healthy supply of produce throughout the day, from pancakes to pizza.
In fact, pulling up a pew I realise you can actually watch the chef hard at work at the back of the café which doubles up as the kitchen.
He also cooks for Cafezique, a slightly smaller sister establishment next door, where diners are welcome to come in for a coffee and cake until midnight.
Speaking of cakes, I notice the mountain of scones on the counter depleting at an alarming rate, so I quickly order one.
I’m in the mood for a plain scone, but all that’s left is fruit.
When it arrives a few minutes later, my mood improves. The scone is nothing short of perfect. Firm on the outside, soft and fluffy in the middle.
It’s warm, which always gets a huge thumbs up, and served with a knob of butter and a pot of what looks like homemade jam on the side.
But how does it taste?
Absolutely. Blinking. Fantastic. Just like granny used to make.
The only down side was the price. Take your scrumptious scone away and it will cost you £1.50. However, sit in and it inflates to £2.60.
Still, a price worth paying to stay and soak up the ambience of Delizique. It’s quirky, chilled and effortlessly cool.
The toilets aren’t bad either.
It’s certainly an institution that’s well worth a visit. And quite simply del-icious.
Warm Welcome 9/10 Location, location 9/10 Scone score 9/10
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