Grumpy Barista

You'll find yourself on Argyle Street in the heart of Glasgow's merchant quarter, pushing through the door of a place that doesn't bother with frills or Instagram aesthetics. Grumpy Barista does exactly what it says on the tin—brilliant coffee served with a smile that's slightly reluctant but genuinely warm underneath. The regulars are a dead giveaway; they're here because the espresso's dialled in properly and there's an absence of the faffing about you get elsewhere. It's the kind of café where the baristas know what they're doing and aren't afraid to tell you if your order's questionable.