From early morning departures to red eye layovers, there is one airport essential most travellers agree on and that’s coffee!
Whether you’re on the way to your gate to catch your flight, relaxing in between flights or in need of a boost to reset your body clock, we have you covered.
This handy guide will help you find all coffee shops inside Glasgow Airport to get your caffeine energy hit without adding extra steps to your travel day.
Before Security
Not all airport runs require a boarding pass, so our convenient landside coffee shops located outside of the security checkpoints are the perfect option for early arrivals, greeters or travellers who prefer to enjoy a calm cup of coffee before check-in and security.
• Greggs: A British classic – make a stop at Greggs near baggage drop to grab a quick coffee and enjoy a freshly baked pastry before heading on your way.
• The Spinning Jenny: Located at domestic arrivals, The Spinning Jenny restaurant offers ‘bean to cup’ takeaway coffee where you can enjoy some leisure time before you take off, or when greeting your loved ones upon arrival.
• Starbucks: Conveniently located on the ground floor near the airport’s entrance, our landside Starbucks unit is the perfect spot of greeters and early arrivals looking to enjoy a specialist cup of coffee away from the hustle and bustle of the terminal.
After Security
If, on the other hand, you would prefer to enjoy your coffee after making your way through security, then our airside coffee shops are conveniently located throughout the terminals. These cafes are accessible only to ticketed passengers and are ideal for a quick stop while waiting to board your flight or during longer layovers.
• Pret A Manger: Made it through security and are looking for that one-stop for a healthy meal and a delicious cup of coffee? Our Pret A Manger in the main departure lounge is the perfect choice for breakfast, lunch, or a tasty meal to enjoy on-board.
• Stack & Still: Next door to Pret A Manger, Stack & Still is the ultimate breakfast spot, serving everything indulgent pancakes combinations to lighter options like overnight oat and acai bowls, paired with a delicious cup of coffee from local roastery Deer Green Roasters - perfect for a satisfying start to your morning travel day.
• Costa Coffee: Located in the airport's main terminal, Costa Coffee is the latest addition to Glasgow Airport's broad coffee portfolio, serving delicious pastries, quick bites and of course coffee, making it the perfect grab-and-go option before boarding your flight.
• Starbucks: Our refreshed Starbucks unit is the first thing you stumble upon once you have made your way through World Duty Free. Enjoy your coffee and a tasty light bites in this bright and modern space, giving you a chance to relax ahead of your holidays.
Other Coffee Options After Security
Prefer to enjoy your coffee with a sit-down meal once you arrive at the terminal? These options are perfect when you’ve got a little extra time to spare before boarding your flight, but can also do take-away too.
• Beardmore Bar & Restaurant: A timeless classic, the Beardmore Bar & Restaurant serves everything from light bites to tradition Scottish dishes, with an impressive selection of over 50 whiskies. Settle in and enjoy a full Scottish breakfast alongside your coffee.
• Bird & Signet: Would you rather keep things simple with go-to breakfast favourites and pub classics? Bird & Signet offers exactly that, plus a great kid’s menu to keep the little ones happy too.
• Caledonia Bar & Restaurant: Enjoy panoramic views of the runway while you sip your coffee at our contemporary Caledonia bar. Pair your drink with a selection of pastries, classic flatbreads, or light bites for a satisfying pre-flight treat.
• Primo Volo: Brining a taste of Italy to Glasgow Airport, Primo Volo is a great spot for travellers to enjoy delicious pasta dishes, while also serving an exquisite special blend coffee alongside freshly baked pastries - ideal for a quick and tasty pick-me-up before your flight.
• Sanfords: Everything we love about classic American diners, right in the heart of Glasgow Airport’s terminal. Here you can pick up that 'cup of joe' whilst ticking into modernised comfort food favourites. Sanfords truly has something for everyone.
