The Gardener is an all day cafe, restaurant and wine bar at 24 Ashton Lane in Glasgow’s West End. It moves from speciality coffee and brunch by day to dinner and drinks at night, while keeping an intimate, relaxed atmosphere throughout.
Brunch covers both sweet and savoury choices, including pancakes, loaded potato hash, shakshuka and Scottish or vegetarian breakfasts. Bagels, avocado dishes and courgette fritters provide further options, with local ingredients used where practical and a number of dishes adaptable for vegan diners.
Flatbreads carry fillings such as chicken with tzatziki, spiced lamb with pomegranate, cauliflower with hummus or tomato with buffalo mozzarella. Larger sharing boards gather cured meats, seafood or marinated vegetables around focaccia, while fries, salads and desserts complete the meal.
The drinks programme ranges from coffee and cake to seasonal cocktails, organic wines, fizz and craft beer. Sunday roasts, a weekly quiz, music sessions and a private Plant Room give the venue several different uses; anyone with allergies should consult the detailed current guidance before ordering.
Address: 24 Ashton Lane, Glasgow G12 8SJ, Scotland
The Gardener Menu
Brunch
Served daily from 11am till 2pm
Scottish Breakfast
Eggs Your Way, Sausage, Bacon, Potato Scone, Haggis, Black Pudding, Roast Tomato & Mushroom, Beans & Toast
Veggie Breakfast
Eggs Your Way, Sausage, Potato Scone, Haggis, Black Pudding, Roast Tomato & Mushroom, Beans & Toast (v)(vga)
Beans On Toast
Cannellini Beans, Tomato, Garlic, Rosemary, Sage, Sourdough, Olive Oil, Feta (vg)
Avocado Sourdough
Sourdough, Crushed Avocado, Balsamic Onions, Cherry Tomatoes, Gremolata (v)
Brunch Bun
Candied Streaky Bacon, Fried Egg, Cheddar, Spicy Ketchup; Miso Mushroom Patty, Fried Egg, Cheddar, Chipotle Ketchup (vga); Sausage Patty, Egg, Caramelised Onions, Brown Sauce Mayonnaise; Halloumi, Soft Scrambled Eggs, Chilli Jam, Garlic Mayonnaise (v)
French Toast
Bacon & Maple Butter, Crisp Streaky Bacon, Maple Brown Butter, Pecorino, Chives; Fig, Honey & Ricotta, Roasted Fig, Whipped Ricotta, Thyme Honey (v); Lemon & Pistachio, Lemon Curd, Whipped Cream, Pistachio Crumble, Mint Powdered Sugar (v)
Small Plates
Calamari
Garlic, Aioli, Lemon
Crispy Cauliflower
Spicy Pesto (v)
Bruschetta
Rosemary Focaccia, Tomato, Basil & Pecorino (v)
Homemade Mozzarella Sticks
Smoked Chilli Jam (v)
Chicken Skewer
Thai Curry, Coconut & Peanut Sauce
Big Plates
Tempura Battered Fish & Chips
Hand-Cut Chips, Curried Tartare Sauce, Minted Peas, Nori Salt
Crispy Chicken Caesar
Fried Chicken, Gem Lettuce, Pancetta, Anchovies, Boiled Egg, Parmesan
Smashed Burger
Smashed Patty, American Cheese, Lettuce, Tomato, Pickle, Burger Sauce, Fries
Spicy Chicken Burger
Hispi Slaw, Jalapeño, Pickled Red Onion, Sriracha Mayo, Fries
Plant Burger
Moving Mountain Patty, Applewood, Chipotle Mayo, Red Onion, Pickle, Lettuce, Fries (v)
Crispy Lemon Chicken Pasta
Panko Chicken, Spaghetti, Lemon Cream Sauce
Penne Vodka
Penne, Vodka Sauce, Aged Parmesan (v)
Three Cheese Mac
Baked Crumb Topping, Garlic Focaccia (v)
Mother Pizza
Slice 7.50 | Full Pizza 19.00
Margherita
San Marzano Tomato, Mozzarella & Basil (v)(vga)
Four Cheese Bianca
Ricotta & Béchamel Base, Mozzarella, Gorgonzola, Pecorino (v)
Vodka Pepperoni
Vodka Tomato Sauce, Pepperoni, Nduja, Hot Honey
Wild Mushroom & Truffle
Garlic Cream Base, Wild Mushrooms, Truffle Oil, Aged Mozzarella (v)
Italian Sausage
Spinach, Confit Garlic, Caramelised Red Onion
Potato & Rosemary
White Base, Roasted Potatoes, Rosemary, Mozzarella, Pecorino (v)
Gochujang Chicken
Gochujang Tomato Base, Roasted Chicken, Mozzarella, Spring Onion, Sesame
Buffalo Cauliflower
Buffalo-Spiced Cauliflower, Ranch Dressing, Mozzarella, Chives (v)
Selection of Minted Ice Cream
Ask your server for today’s minted flavours (v)
Minted Ice Cream
Ask your server for today’s minted flavours (v)
Bar Snacks
Marinated Olives
(vg)
Chilli Bites
(vg)
Rosemary Focaccia, Nduja Butter
(v)
Charcuterie Board
Mortadella, Parma Ham, Brie, Focaccia, Olive Oil, Balsamic
Loaded Crisps
Torres Crisps, Parma Ham, Whipped Ricotta, Chilli Flakes; Torres Crisps, Nduja, Honey Drizzle; Torres Crisps, Truffle Mayo, Parmesan, Chives (v)
Sunday Roast
£21 per person. All served with Braised Red Cabbage, Roast Potatoes, Maple Glazed Carrots & Parsnips, Tenderstem Broccoli.
Slow Roasted Sirloin of Beef
Yorkshire Pudding, Gravy
Roast Lemon & Thyme Chicken Breast
Sage Stuffing, Cider Jus
Nut Roast
Mushrooms, Lentils, Chestnuts, Mushroom Jus (v, vg available)
Rosé
Glass | Bottle