Offshore Coffee — Restaurant in Scotland

Always disappointing.

I understand offshore gets mostly good reviews, and I have tried going multiple times and I am always left disappointed but yearning to understand why it’s reviews are 4+. Here is my take why:

It’s one of very few independent coffee shops in Glasgow that has comfortable, relaxing seating. That alone means that people will automatically feel a sense of homeliness and relaxation. For me, that’s where it ends.

The coffee is okay. To put it into perspective, Artisan Roast (now closed) was 3 doors down and Perch & Rest (open) is a 2 minute walk from Offshore and both serve(d) better coffee.

The staff aren’t entire friendly and in my last visit I was informed I would have have to give up my seat after 1hr. It’s ALWAYS cold inside, so bring your jacket if you do choose to go.

I’d hazard a guess that the reason this place is still going is because it’s near the University of Glasgow and students will spend some time here between classes or to do some studying.

Finally, with respect to the team, the inside feels grubby, grimy and in need of some restoration.

I don’t think it’s bad enough to warrant a 1 star but with the coffee scene in Glasgow booming and the standard increasing, even a 3 star...

Unfortunately, I will have to make a very negative review. I liked the place and I went a few times there to study. But the last time I went there, I had also to make an important call which I had also to prepare for it in prior. I went outside to take the call and I was right outside the place for 20 minutes. When I got back the owner had a very rude tone in her voice and kept telling that I cannot disappear but she was focusing all the time in the fact that I took only one cup of coffee and I was there more than 2 hours and that the tables are only for two hours or else you have to order something else. Nobody ever came to ask me if I want to order anything else so I can understand that I have to order something. Also, I was entirely focused on my call to think something like that. I wanted to stay more and study and of course I would take something to eat after the call but owner's rudeness made me to leave. Definitely, I will not go...

Stopped by for a bite at Offshore Coffee for coffee and a catch up. I ordered:

Brie & Chutney Bagel, £6.45 – Toasted to the point of being crispy rather than doughy. Herbs on top gave a nice touch, but there wasn’t enough brie, so it just felt like chutney on toast.

Brownie, £3 – was not bad, didn’t have that gooey centre and I couldn’t taste the salted caramel. I think heating it up might have helped?

Baklava Cheesecake, £4.80 – Decent baklava, but as a cheesecake? A bit of a struggle to eat and was too much going on.

A bit disappointing overall. But I’ll say it’s less of a food spot than a coffee place that has a few options if you’re hungry. Though I’ve had better for...