Isolation pick-me-ups for foodies!

Lifestyle

20 Oct

With just under 30,000 international students from over 140 countries studying at UofGeach year, it is no surprise that the dietary habits of Glasgow can be varied and colourful. Scotland’s dietary patterns show that 15% of the population are flexitarians, 3% vegetarian, and 1% vegans. With a relatively recent increase in popularity (the numbers of vegans in the UK have quadrupled since 2014), vegan and vegetarian meals are now offered at many locations in Glasgow as a standard (even at the University’s own catering facilities). In fact, a UK-based surveyfrom 2019 placed Glasgow as the 3rd best city in the UK to be vegan. It is reassuring to know that a traditionally restrictive diet by nature, can feel less so due to the countless options available around town. From flexitarians to vegans to omnivores, Glasgow caters to all!

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With current restrictions in place, and many restaurants and cafes having to close, here is a curated list of local businesses that still offer takeaway or home delivery options you can support when you don’t feel like making dinner! Most of these offer meat (🍗), veggie (🥗), and vegan (🌱) options, so no matter what you’re hungry for, there’s a place in West End for you!

🌱 🥗 🍗 Down to Earth £ £

351 Dumbarton Road. Takeaway and home delivery everyday 10am-9pm.

A flexitarian bar and kitchen delivering organic food. From fresh cold-pressed juices to mouth-watering acai bowls and juicy burgers, Down to Earth will satisfy the tastebuds of vegans, vegetarians and meat-eaters all around! Available on Uber Eats.

🌱 🥗 🍗 Kimchi Cult £

14 Chancellor Street. Takeaway noon to 9.30 pm, Wednesday - Sunday.

Like traditional Korean food? With tons of fried chicken and tofu dishes, or various bibimbap options, you’re sure to be transported within the comfort of your own home. Available through click & collect and Uber Eats.

🥗 🍗 Cubatas £ £

108 Elderslie Street. Takeaway Friday to Sunday 4-10pm.

In the mood for a Spanish-inspired meal? Cubatas fuses traditional and modern Mediterranean flavours to satisfy meat-eaters and vegetarians alike with dishes like lamb meatballs, vegetarian paellas or garlic and chilli prawns – all waiting for you to collect! Available on Uber Eats.

🌱 🥗Root Candy £ £

70-72 Hyland Street. Takeaway and delivery Wednesday- Saturday, 12pm-9pm.

Root Candy proves just how versatile and delicious veggie dishes can be. With an additional whole separate gluten-freemenu, this vegetarian and vegan restaurant will blow your mind. Mac and Cheese, vegan KFC burger or Sweet Potato tacos and freshly made daily desserts are bound to make your mouth water!

🥗 🍗 Bar Brett £ £

321 Great Western Road. Delivery Fridays, Saturdays 3-7pm.

Feeling fancy? Order a cheese and charcuterie platter, or a Cumbrae oysters Box with some wine to make isolation a bit classier. With over 30 wines at varying prices to choose from, Bar Brett will really make you want to dress up with nowhere to go.

🌱 🥗 🍗 Catch Fish and Chips £ £

27 Gibson Street. Takeaway and delivery everyday 4-9pm.

Fancy a classic Fish & Chips dinner? This modern-day restaurant sustainably sources fish to provide you with a comforting, fresh to order meal, with vegan options also available. Not feeling fish? Not to worry - Catch Fish and Chips also offers lobster, beef burgers, black pudding and Scottish craft beers! Available on Uber Eats.

🌱 🥗 🍗 te Seba £

393-395 Great Western Road. Takeaway Tuesday - Saturday, from 5pm.

What better combination that pasta and prosecco? Te Seba offers a variety of traditional, veggie pastas that can also be made vegan for takeaway with a bottle of bubbly. Finish your night off with an almond and custard tart or white chocolate profiteroles to really ensure the arrival of that food coma.

🌱 🥗 🍗 Dockyard Social £

95-107 Haugh Road. Click and collect Friday - Sunday 12pm-8pm.

Surely Dockyard Social will definitely have something that piques your interest: with a wide range of amazing veggie and meat options from BBQ pulled jackfruit tacos and Basil Chilli Chicken to ramen, brownies and blondies, there’s something for everyone. Not hungry? Quench that stress away with a Draught beer or one of their delicious cocktails!

🥗 🍗 The Lovable Rogue £ £

333 Great Western Road. Order 9am Sun.-8pm Tues. for next weekend delivery.

This restaurant offers The Rogue at Home, a comforting Sunday roast delivered straight to your door, with a vegetarian option also available! Want a pie instead? One of their Ox Cheek, Chicken and Mushroom or Vegetarian pies are sure to end your Sunday on a high note!

Hopefully, you will find something that tickles your tastebuds no matter what your food preferences are! While you’re here and waiting for your order, why not fill out a survey about your food habits and nutritional knowledge and enter a raffle for a £50 Amazon voucher!