They do one of Glasgow's best brunches - will the new shop compare?
Me personally? I'm a huge fan of their breakfast burrito, a warm, heavy parcel wrapped in glittering foil that gives way to scrambled egg and spicy guacamole in a soft tortilla wrap. Nothing sets you up for the day quite like it.
That's why the bar was set awfully high for this week's lunch review, as the Strange Brew team ventures into the city centre with a new project, Sister Midnight.
This place has a little more edge than the Southside café we've come to know and love, located directly across from the now sadly shut 13th Note on King Street.
It's a sizeable corner unit bathed in natural light, which means there's room for some counters and shelf space dedicated to a small but thoughtfully curated range of provisions like jars of sweet pickled garlic oil or tinned sardines wrapped in colourful paper.
They also play host to Ripe Magazine, who sell a selection of glossy-looking publications over by the door.
On a busy bank holiday, there's zero chance of securing a spot by those lovely big windows, and since there's a reserve of pre-made sandwiches prepped and primed in the chill cabinet, I'll spend next to no time in Sister Midnight at all.
A shame, really, because there's a nice little buzz about the place. Although perhaps a direct result of the decision to pack less seating room into the floor plan.
Resigned to taking a couple of sandwiches back home for taste testing, I take a moment to study the menu, handwritten in thick blue marker pen and hung behind the counter.
If you happened to read our recent list of foodie tips for Glasgow, you'll know I've been raring to try the Tobermory Fish Company bagel the team posted on social media weeks after opening.
(Read more: A food and drink writer's favourite things to order in Glasgow this month)
I'm heartbroken to discover it's absent from today's list, so instead I choose the chicken Caesar, said to be one of their best sellers, and an egg mayo, figuring this will be a decent test of their take on a classic.
There's a cheery interaction with a staff member, a tap of a contactless card, and I'm off, sandwiches in hand. In and out of the shop in less than five minutes.
Bonus points for anyone in search of a speedy lunch during office hours.
Back home, it becomes clear just how huge the sandwiches from Sister Midnight are. I worry I'm becoming somewhat of a broken record with this repeated lunch review line, but it really does seem that bigger is better in current foodie trends.
It's focaccia this time. Thick wedges of oily aerated dough separated by an enormous amount of filling.
The Caesar is my favourite of the two with fat strips of chicken in a crisp coating, a heavy scattering of parmesan, cos lettuce and plenty of dressing. It's crunchy, creamy and immensely satisfying to eat.
The herby egg mayo benefits greatly from a whack of fresh dill, with chives and spring onion for a bit more savoury oomph. A different beast entirely to the sad, under-seasoned mush you'll encounter in a supermarket meal deal alternative.
And at around £7 or so for these freshly prepared, monster sandwiches, your money really does go a long way. Don't expect to be needing to eat again until dinner.
Pictured: Supersized sandwiches from Sister Midnight in Glasgow (Image: Newsquest)
Could the ratios here be a little better? Maybe. The egg mayo in particular spills out messily from the slices of focaccia each time I attempt to take a bite, leaving me wishing there was just a little less bread to contend with.
But if you're ok with a little mess, both of this week's sandwiches show that the same spark behind Strange Brew is alive and well at the new city centre spot.
I'd gladly swap my breakfast burrito for another go at Sister Midnight's menu any time.
Price: £7 for the herby egg mayo and £8 for the chicken caesar.
Wait time: Sandwiches are prepped and ready to go, so it was in and out in less than five minutes.
Rating: 4/5
Sister Midnight is located at 61 King Street in Glasgow.
Try Our AI Features
Explore what Daily8 AI can do for you:
Comments
No comments yet...
Related Articles
Time Out
4 days ago
- Time Out
You can now feast among the Frick's masterpieces at the museum's new restaurant
Starting June 6, New Yorkers can officially a add 'Have a berry tart with elderflower crème at the Frick ' to their summer bucket lists—the iconic Upper East Side institution is opening its first new restaurant in nine decades. Named Westmoreland, this sleek new spot lives on the museum's newly renovated second floor and is part of a broader effort to modernize the Frick experience without sacrificing an ounce of its old-world charm. Named after the Frick family's private Pullman railcar (yes, really), Westmoreland is steeped in Gilded Age elegance. The 50-seat café offers ticket-holding museumgoers and members a refined table-service menu by Union Square Events, served in a transportive space designed by Bryan O'Sullivan Studio. Think green mohair details, floral-motif paneling and dreamy murals inspired by Japanese screens and Renaissance landscapes, all with views of the Frick's tranquil 70th Street Garden. 'As we continue to celebrate the Frick's grand reopening, we are thrilled to debut the museum's first-ever café,' said Axel Rüger, the museum's director. 'It will provide our visitors and members with a respite to enjoy conversation about the collection over refined food and beverages.' The menu, led by Executive Chef Skyllar Hughes, fuses seasonal, regional fare with nods to the Frick family's original menus. For breakfast-y bites, there's a caramelized onion and thyme scone or kale-ricotta quiche. For lunch, you can go high-brow (poached trout with spring onion sabayon) or comforting (a club sandwich with herbed aioli and potato chips). Vegetarians will find gems like the mushroom and feta toast and a perfectly zippy Caesar with add-ons like grilled chicken or fish. But the real showstoppers are the desserts and drinks. A strawberry tart with elderflower crème pâtissière makes for a floral finish, while the chocolate mousse duo (dark and white) leans lush and decadent. Beverage-wise, you can toast like a Gilded Age aristocrat with European wines and curated cocktails inspired by the museum's Cocktails with a Curator series. The 'Widow's Kiss'—made with calvados, benedictine, yellow chartreuse and bitters—is bound to become an instant favorite, and it sounds just as dramatic as the Bellini across the hall. Reservations are same-day and only available onsite, so plan accordingly. Whether you're museum-hopping or just craving a quiet meal surrounded by good art and even better design, Westmoreland is your new UES secret weapon. Just don't spill the soup near the Vermeer.
Powys County Times
30-05-2025
- Powys County Times
Timothy Spall BBC drama Death Valley filmed in Brecon Beacons
Timothy Spall's new hit BBC murder mystery returns for its second episode on Sunday which was filmed in the Brecon Beacons. The detective drama with a comic twist, which was filmed entirely in Wales, tries to get to the bottom of gripping murders with various stunning locations providing backdrops to the investigations. In this Sunday's case at 8.15pm on BBC One, there is a murder within a walking group which was filmed in the south Powys national park. Eccentric retired actor John Chapel (Timothy Spall) joins forces with disarming Welsh detective sergeant Janie Mallowen (Gwyneth Keyworth) to crack the case after an unidentified woman is found dead near the Blaen y Glyn waterfall within Talybont Forest, near Brecon. Eagle-eyed viewers may also recognise The Old Ford Inn in Llanhamlach, near Brecon which provided the external shot of a pub in the same episode. Aberystwyth -raised Keyworth said the Brecon Beacons was a "great episode to film" while Spall described Wales as "extremely beautiful". In the episode, Janie hopes that John can help her identify a woman found dead on a local mountain trail. To do so, he must first join her mother's walking group, something he may find distasteful. RECOMMENDED READING 'John played the title role of 'Caesar' in a hugely successful TV detective series; a period piece, made in the early 2000s and set in the 1950's,' Spall explained. 'At the height of his fame, he disappeared off the face of the earth and he now lives in rural Wales, a bearded recluse who has become a bit of a curmudgeon. ''Caesar' is Janie's favourite TV detective. She became very fond of the show during a period of grief when she was younger, watching 'Caesar' on a loop to find solace. Consequently, it means a lot to her.' Other locations filmed for the series include in and around Cardiff, Penarth, Mountain Ash and Cowbridge.
The Herald Scotland
26-05-2025
- The Herald Scotland
Discover Scotland's best lunch spots with all our reviews here
If you're searching for some fresh lunch break inspiration, you can find all of these reviews ranked from best to worst below: (Image: Newsquest) Grumpy Pedro's 127 Douglas Street, Glasgow This city centre spot gets a lot of love on social media as a 'hidden gem'. Deciding to try it out for myself, I nipped over to Douglas Street for a Caesar salad and Cuban sandwich and was thrilled to be met with friendly service, locally sourced coffee and above all, fantastic food. It remains our highest-rated lunch review to date with a 5/5 score. Read more: This city centre lunch spot is so good - I almost don't want to tell you about it (Image: Newsquest) Chez Jules 109 Hanover Street, Edinburgh Our most recent review wins a lot of points for unbeatable value, with this bistro in Edinburgh city centre offering three courses for just £15.90. Expect French onion soup, steak frites and a chocolate mousse all for a bargain set price. But how did it taste? Read more: At £15.90 for three courses this might be Scotland's best value lunch (Image: Newsquest) Ho Lee Fook 1 Mcfarlane Street, Glasgow A tiny hole in the wall street food spot that's said to serve some of the best street food in Glasgow. An order of the pork Tonkatsu sando, alongside thick ribbons of hand-stretched noodles in the team's signature fiery chilli oil, was a must. Read more: Looking for the best street food in Glasgow? Head to The Barras (Image: Newsquest) Paesano 94 Miller Street, Glasgow Following news of plans to expand the Paesano brand across the UK, I revisited an old favourite to see if it still lived up to the hype. My colleague reckons this pizza stands up to the ones crafted by pizzaiolos in the Italian city of Naples. But did I agree? Read more: Paesano is going UK-wide: Is their pizza still worth the hype? (Image: Newsquest) The Anstruther Fish Bar 42 - 44 Shore Street, Anstruther Ah the Anstruther Fish Bar, often hailed as the best chippy Scotland has to offer. During a trip to the East Neuk in the wake of Storm Eowyn, I made a pitstop at the picturesque harbour location to order a portion of haddock and chips while marvelling at stories of the many famous faces who have done the same over the years. Read more: Is this the best fish and chips in Scotland? (Image: Newsquest) Alby's 94 Buccleuch Street, Edinburgh Purveyors of 'Big Hot Sandwiches', Alby's, operate two locations in Edinburgh. I grabbed a seat by the window on Buccleuch Street just as the lunchtime rush began, and ordered the Battered Chicken Thigh filling served on two massive chunks of bubbly focaccia. If you're looking to do the same after reading, just remember to arrive hungry. Read more: This might be the biggest sandwich I've ever ordered - is it quantity over quality? (Image: Newsquest) Sister Midnight 61 King Street, Glasgow A new outlet from the team behind Southside brunch institution, Cafe Strange Brew, opened just this year. The chicken caesar sandwich was my winner of the day, but there's also a lot more than meets the eye at this funky little deli, provisions store and hub for glossy magazines. Read more: They serve some of the best brunch in Glasgow - does the new sandwich shop compare? (Image: Newsquest) Sprigg 264 Sauchiehall Street, Glasgow Our first ever lunch review came following a festive period of sheer gluttony as I searched for fresh vegetables and saintly kombucha to atone for weeks of cheese eating and red wine drinking. The £10 price tag is a hefty ask in the current climate, so I set out to answer whether a build-your-own bowl from this titan of city centre lunches is really worth forking out for. Read more: Are the salads from this Glasgow favourite really worth almost £10 a pop? (Image: Newsquest) Mootz General Store 62 Raeburn Place, Edinburgh At this bustling Stockbridge shop, the team favours schiacciata, a Tuscan flatbread that seems a far better fit for sandwich making than its thicker, doughier cousin of focaccia. It's not all about the carbs though with fillings of mortadella, stracciatella, pistachio pesto and crushed pistachios as well as a Reuben with pastrami, provolone, sauerkraut and pickles winning them some serious rating points. Read more: I vow never to buy a meal deal again after visiting this Italian sandwich shop (Image: Newqsuest) Sub126 126 West Regent Street Just before they took over the kitchen at Max's Bar, I visited Sub126 on West Regent Street to see what all the fuss was about with their Italian-American inspired menu of sandwiches. I'm still not sure how they manage to pack so much salami, prosciutto cotto, turkey, mozzarella and iceberg lettuce into a soft roll, but man, do they do it well. Read more: They'll soon run the kitchen at one of Glasgow's busiest bars - but how is the food? (Image: Newsquest) Falafel to Go 116 Sauchiehall Street, Glasgow This review took me back to my first years in the Glasgow Times newsroom on Bath Street, when at least once a week a colleague would return from their lunch break with a parchment paper wrapped parcel from Falafel to Go. It's a tiny spot with a tiny menu, which despite a couple of price increases in recent years, remains one of the best value lunches in the city centre. Read more: It's no wonder this hole in the wall streetfood spot has outlived competitors (Image: Newsquest) Banh Mi & Tea 401 Dumbarton Road, Glasgow The service at this student-friendly hangout in Partick was so fast, it had me worrying that it might be a red flag. Could these BBQ pork Banh Mi sandwiches really be prepared with care if they were served in under two minutes flat? Read more: This restaurant's service is so quick - I wonder if it's a red flag (Image: Newsquest) Homemade 11-13 Dowanhill Street,Glasgow A comment on our newly launched TikTok account led me to Homemade in Glasgow's West End for this lunch review. They had urged me to check out the shop which serves messy, Sopranos-style sandwiches, and I was more than happy to oblige. I wanted to love their signature French Dip, but overall, was left with mixed feelings about the meal at this trendy spot that often enjoys sell-out success on the weekends. Read more: A TikTok tip, Sopranos-style sandwiches and a mixed review in Glasgow (Image: Newsquest) The McMillan Bar and Chop House 862 Pollokshaws Road, Glasgow It was a case of Instagram vs reality when putting this Southside restaurant's steak and chips lunch deal to the test. Sure, steak for lunch will always feel like a naughty indulgence, and that £12 price is impressive. So why did I walk away feeling a little disappointed? Read more: A case of Instagram vs reality with this Glasgow steak deal (Image: Newsquest) Halloumi 161 Hope Street, Glasgow Hope Street during the day is a funny place, feeling suspended in purgatory as restaurants and bars await nightfall to attract dinnertime diners and post-work pint drinkers. It wasn't just the atmosphere that was lacking at Halloumi, and in particular the 'Greek mac and cheese' felt like a sad attempt to modify a comfort food classic. Read more: You deserve better than the mac and cheese at this tired city centre restaurant
