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Level11 - Byres Road Glasgow

  

Level11 is located on Byers Road in the west end of Glasgow. It has made a name for itself since its opening in November 2023 due to its high-quality coffee and matcha. Walking down Byers Road you wouldn't even notice the hidden gem exists. Its dark atmosphere is deceiving, and the coffee shop appears to not even be open.

The trendy spot has a very unique atmosphere the concrete surfaces and grey tones give it an Industrial feel however this is cleverly contrasted by the greenery and plants placed in the shop. As seen in this image, the seating area is small, however it is arranged in a way that encourages interaction with the friendly baristas creating a relaxed atmosphere and is ideal for casual chats with a friend. The cafe is also dog friendly and open 7 days a week.  

 Onto the matcha :)

 Blueberry, raspberry, coconut and orange, level11's broad range of flavours did not disappoint. Today I opted for the blueberry matcha I thought it was a fair comparison as I have tried many blueberry flavoured matches. The matcha was extremely high quality and was freshly whisked up to the perfect froth by the barista. you could taste how high quality it was as it was - smooth and sweet but still had the earthy matcha taste. The presentation of the matcha was also exceptional the perfect green white and purple ombre fulfilling the aesthetic quality that makes matcha so popular. This matcha also gets aesthetic bonus points for the sweet message on the cup "smile your heart out".                                            


                                       

  My overall review on Level11 matcha... 

The matcha was high quality and tasted great, the bottom of the cup was layered with real blueberries I enjoyed this however I don't feel as though it added much flavour - a slightly sweeter taste would have made it better. The service was great, both the baristas were supper friendly and welcoming, very rare for trendy independent coffee shop as they often have an intimidating atmosphere due to the small space. a trip to the Westend was also a fun day out and a nice change from the city surroundings. 


 

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Location: Glasgow, UK

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