Bradfords

I will take bakeries that are super yummy for 1000 calories Alex. What a place? We passed along and stopped to go in. The variety of items were awesome, but I had a soft spot for a fresh brownie. My friend wanted to try the cupcakes.
The staff was most friendly, and assisted us with a smile and laughter. Asking where we were from, how long in time…
Let’s talk cake, cupcake, they were awesome, moist through and through. The brownie, I was supposed to share but someone it was gone too quickly to do such. If in Glasgow, pop into this place for a treat, you won’t be sorry.

Walked past this place a dozen times, only recently promising myself to go in.
The problem is that is on my walk to/​from going rock climbing and so some fattening cakey goodness isn’t necessarily the best shout.
Strolling past the other day when they had some cute Easter things in plain view made things considerably more difficult however.
Inside is like a super class Aulds with the staff donning cute wee outfits that adds to the charm of the place overall.
There are some enticing smells as soon as you walk in making an impulse purchase thoroughly likely.
Not disappointed with the wee cakes we bought, and they weren’t really THAT dear either to be fair.
A charming wee place I can see me going to in the future.

Walk into Bradfords and you may as well have jumped into a time machine and set it for «my child hood». This really is a gem of a place which strangely remains almost hidden in plain view on Sauchiehall Street.
With a years gone by feel to it, Bradfords represents the bakery/​tearoom that used to and still should exist to a far greater extent. I dare you to saunter into this place and not pass out with excitement over the quite stupendous array of sugary, creamy, pastry… ey, goodness on offer. Its difficult enough not to let out a «oooooohhhhhh» when you walk and even tougher not to buy far to many cakes.
With great service, fantastic range of cakes priced just a little more expensive than Greggs but about a million times more tasty, Bradfords is the place to come and gorge yourself silly. Do it now.

Bradfords Tea Rooms is a blink-and-you’ll-miss-it gem of a place on Sauchiehall Street. As well as the tea rooms hidden away upstairs, Bradfords also serves as a bakery — with delightfully old fashioned long glass counters filled with every type of cake or bread that you could possibly think of.
The staff are dressed in lovely traditional tea room outfits — so much so that a step inside Bradfords makes you forget exactly what century it is and transports you back to a time when service and a smile for the customer was de riguer.
Besides the gorgeous décor of Bradford’s — you’ll also be pleased to hear that all cakes are baked freshly, and that they won’t break the bank. Not even nearly.
In fact — I’ve heard it said many a time that true tea shop lovers should eschew the famous Willow Tea Rooms down the street for Bradford’s instead. You’re likely to have a much better experience (hopefully without the hoards of tourists!) and at a fraction of the cost.
Bradford’s is definitely worth a visit — even if it’s just to gaze longingly at the beautiful cakes through the window!

There’s a few Bradfords dotted about town but this one on Sauchihall Street is the definite flagship of their Glasgow operations, it’s far bigger and with a tearoom upstairs. I’ve never actually sat in here but have taken away a few savouries and a few more cakes, and can safely say that while it’s a good bit more expensive than Greggs, you definitely get what you pay for, especially with the cakes.
The old fashiioned tearoom atmosphere gives it that extra little kick as well. If you’re passing by it’s a must. They’ve also got the most comprehensive website I’ve ever seen for a bakery and will deliver to your door if you like.

Bradford’s combines bakery, tearoom and restaurant all in one huge building.
Downstairs the cake counter was immense, but we were far too hungry for cakes. So we went upstairs to the restaurant. Stu got a n Aberdeen Angus burger, which he gave a ⁷⁄₁₀. It looked better than it tasted, he said, and it did look really good to me. Maybe because I had decided upon a cottage cheese & fruit salad. No matter how bad a fat day you are having, you should never sink as low as cottage cheese. The main complaint I have is that out drinks were kind of lukewarm. Rookie mistake.
The cakes downstairs ar brilliant though. They have actually managed to improve on a strawberry danish — by adding drizzed chocolate! Mmmmm drizzled.
So, my tip is to avoid the restaurant, it’s kind of over-​priced and I’d rather save my money for the bakery.

CAKE!
Ok, it’s a bakery, but the main counter, all 5 metres of it, is filled with different types of cake, tart, and every other sort of baked good you could ever imagine. French Fancies to strawberry tarts, you’ve got to have something.
On the other counter, they sell home-​made chocolates, which again, are melt-​in-​the-​mouth delicious, if not far too expensive for me.
Like it’s baby sister, Miss Cranston’s, it’s also expensive, but, I’ve said it once, and I’ll say it again: with cake this good, you won’t mind spending that little bit extra.
For my next birthday, will someone buy me that princess castle style cake in the window — pllleeeeeeease?