New in Food: Quay Commons, Babs & more

New venues in Glasgow

'Babs
The latest venture from the squad behind the exemplary burgers at Bread Meats Bread, 'Babs is not a loving tribute to Albert Square matriarch Barbara Windsor. Instead, it's a restaurant which seeks to elevate the kebab into an artform, with local ingredients freshly fired on roaring charcoal grills. Humble but delicious food turned up to 11? Sign us up. 49 W Nile St.

Chaiwallah
'Former public toilet turned cafe' may sound like a particularly intriguing episode of Grand Designs, but it's the story behind Chaiwallah at the entrance to Kelvingrove Park. Inside it's all tasty cakes, drinks and savouries, made with locally sourced ingredients – the teas are from Tchai-Ovna, the cheese from the award-winning IJ Mellis – plus there are plans to create a roof terrace, allowing you to lord it over earthbound park-goers while drinking a lovely cup of tea. 55 Eldon St.

Down to Earth Organic
Billed as Scotland's first all-organic restaurant, everything in Down to Earth is eco-friendly and locally-sourced, from the produce to the reclaimed wood in the tables. Menu-wise, things are pleasantly varied – sure, there are the expected grain bowls and coldpress juices, but there are also impressively meaty breakfast options and delicious organic beers from Yorkshire brewery Samuel Smith. 351 Dumbarton Rd.

It All Started Here
The Glasgow coffee pop-up has put down roots in Shawlands, serving up top-notch coffee each weekend. Expect expertly-pulled espresso from a host of top-notch roasteries from across Europe – if you need a caffeine jolt to get your weekend going, this is where to... begin. Sat + Sun only, 75 Deanston Dr.

New venues in Edinburgh

Casa Amiga
A city centre outpost of the popular Leith Walk spot, Casa Amiga is a Portuguese cafe. That means delicious coffee, and it also means pastéis de nata – the iconic and delicious egg custard tarts soon to be popping up on the faces (and shirts) of happy commuters up and down the Bridges. North Bridge Arcade. 

Konbo Arcade Cafe 
If you like old-school gaming and lovely coffee, but have struggled to blend the two together without getting grounds all over your Mega Drive controller, fear not. Konbo, Edinburgh's first arcade cafe, is here to help. The cafe features a range of Japanese arcade machines, offering retro classics to get stuck into; coffee from Artisan Roast, fresh treats from Tasty Buns and Dough Re Mi, and imported Japanese snacks and drinks provide ample fuel. 123 Gilmore Pl. 

Quay Commons
A new bakery and bar from the team behind Gardener's Cottage on London Road, the shore-side venue is designed to be a combination of kitchen space, wine shop, bar and cafe. Nestled in next to some of the Shore's most-loved venues, and supplied by the likes of Pilot beer and Williams & Johnson coffee, it's yet another reason to ditch the city centre and head waterwards for great food and drink. 92 Commercial St.

Spatch
It's a simple equation: chicken plus fire equals good. Spatch takes that simple formula and runs with it in its new location right in the middle of town. Good location, solid concept, nice interior and bonus points for a name that will dramatically increase the number of people shouting the word 'cock' at each other as they head onto the Royal Mile. 3 Hunter Sq.