Independent

Cafe Strange Brew

◷ Shawlands, Glasgow, Scotland · ££ · Independent
Ratings refresh from Google Places

What's behind the bar

Roaster
Dear Green
Espresso machine
Not yet confirmed
Grinder
Not yet confirmed
Milk
Not yet confirmed

Roaster, machine and grinder details last verified June 2026.

The cup

A small independent cafe in Shawlands serving brunch and specialty coffee, with everything cooked fresh on the premises. It uses coffee from Glasgow roaster Dear Green.

Brew methods

Espresso Batch brewV60 / pour-overAeroPressCold brewProper decaf

The cake cabinet

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Coffee & cake

Cake baked on site. Signature items not listed yet.

Good to know

◌ Dog-friendly❀ Vegan options⊘ Gluten-free options

Cafe Strange Brew: coffee and cake, answered

What coffee roaster does Cafe Strange Brew use?

Cafe Strange Brew pours Dear Green.

What espresso machine does Cafe Strange Brew use?

Cafe Strange Brew has not had its espresso machine confirmed on Crumb & Crema yet. We list the machine and grinder for every cafe that tells us.

Is Cafe Strange Brew independent?

Yes. Cafe Strange Brew is an independent, owner-run cafe. Crumb & Crema lists independents first, with chains off by default.

Does Cafe Strange Brew have cake?

Yes. Cafe Strange Brew serves coffee and cake, baked on site.

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