Chef & Baker

1263 Dumbarton Rd, Glasgow G14 9UU, United Kingdom
$$$ Cafe
(31 Reviews)
Price Range £1–10

Welcome to Chef & Baker, a delightful café nestled in the heart of Whiteinch, Glasgow. Located at 1263 Dumbarton Rd, Glasgow G14 9UU, this charming spot is much more than just a place to grab a quick coffee; it's a community hub where delicious flavors and warm hospitality converge.

As you step inside Chef & Baker, you'll immediately be enveloped by a cozy ambiance that invites you to relax and unwind. The café boasts a friendly vibe that makes it ideal for catching up with friends or simply enjoying a moment to yourself. The decor reflects a harmonious blend of rustic charm and modern comforts, allowing you to truly feel at home.

While the café is renowned for its rich and aromatic coffee, the star of the show is undoubtedly the selection of scrumptious baked goods. Customers frequently rave about the moist, flavorful cakes that are not only beautifully crafted but also made with high-quality ingredients. One satisfied customer, Corina Neamtu, beautifully captures this sentiment: “The cakes are an absolute delight—moist, flavorful, and beautifully crafted.” It’s a testament to the care and passion that the team puts into every detail of their offerings.

Beyond cakes, Chef & Baker also serves up delectable treats such as cheese scones, which Nathan Wildman described as “delicious!” These scones, along with an array of other baked goods, are freshly made on-site, ensuring you experience the essence of homestyle baking in every bite.

Customer feedback highlights the exceptional service that you can expect at Chef & Baker. Tom OD shared, “The staff were really amazing, great bubbly energy,” and this glowing review sums up the friendly and inviting atmosphere perfectly. Paul O'Donohue noted the amazing value and welcoming nature of the café, making it worthy of a visit, no matter where you’re coming from. “If we lived in Whiteinch, we would be here constantly,” he said, echoing the sentiments of many who find this café to be a hidden gem.

Whether you’re a local or just passing through, Chef & Baker provides an experience that transcends your usual café outing. From stunningly crafted cakes to a truly delightful cup of coffee, each visit promises to be a special one. So take a moment to treat yourself—join the community, savor the flavors, and experience the warm embrace of Chef & Baker.

Service options
Dine-in
Highlights
Great coffee
Great dessert
Offerings
Coffee
Quick bite
Dining options
Breakfast
Dessert
Atmosphere
Casual
Openings Hours
Checking

Monday

Closed

Tuesday

09:00 AM - 04:30 PM

Wednesday

09:00 AM - 04:30 PM

Thursday

09:00 AM - 04:30 PM

Friday

09:00 AM - 04:30 PM

Saturday

10:00 AM - 04:00 PM

Sunday

Closed

31 Reviews
Tom OD

08 Oct 2025

Only popped in for a quick coffee but felt I had to write a review. The staff were really amazing, great bubbly energy and had a cheap coffee that also had a great flavour.

Scott Mckenna

01 Sep 2025

This place is fantastic! I've only been a handful of times, but every visit has been wonderful. The atmosphere is relaxed, the owners are incredibly welcoming and friendly, the coffee is amazing, and the food (especially the cakes!) is divine. Everything is made fresh on-site. My favourite coffee shop

Corina Neamtu

23 Aug 2025

Amazing Cakes and Coffee truly lives up to its name! The cakes are an absolute delight—moist, flavorful, and beautifully crafted. You can tell they use high-quality ingredients and put so much care into every detail. The coffee is rich and aromatic, perfectly complementing their desserts. The ambiance is cozy and welcoming, making it a great spot to relax or catch up with friends. The staff are friendly, attentive, and always ready to make recommendations. If you're looking for the perfect combination of a sweet treat and a great cup of coffee, this is the place to be! Highly recommend.

Nathan Wildman

04 Aug 2025

Had a pair of cheese scones which were delicious! Very friendly staff & welcoming locals. A gem :)

Paul O'Donohue

02 Aug 2025

Really lovely amazing value and welcome. If we lived in Whiteinch would be here constantly. Worth making a trip to, and handy for Victoria Park. Baking is unreal and the breakfast looked fab. Coffee was lovely and very sweet to see how this couple have made a real connection to Lucky and well fed neighbours. Thanks. Will be back with our daughter, she will love it!

Summer Sedgwick

10 Jul 2025

Absolutely love this cafe! We come here multiple times a week when we can, food is always beautiful and freshly made! Coffee is better than Costa and Starbucks! Kat and Graham are so friendly and welcoming would recommend this cafe to everyone!

Stroker67

23 Jun 2025

Wow! What a gem. We had breakfasts, food was perfect, excellent coffee… and cakes too. Top class very friendly service. If we didn’t live 400 miles away I would definitely be a regular. Highly recommend. Thanks.

ellie corrigan

21 Jun 2025

Lovely little cafe and even better people! Staff are amazing, great service and the food & coffee is great. Really good value for money, will definitely be back

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