http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/ Welcome to Been there. Your tips on the places you know - that you love, live in or have just visited - are what make this guide. http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/36029 http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/36029 http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/36003 http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/36003 http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/34692 http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/34692 http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/33929 It's on Queen Margaret Drive, which is growing into a quirky neighbourhood, a bridge between the arty West End and down to earth Maryhill.
The Yarn Cake itself is bright, the large window revealing three tables, and shelf after shelf of yarn, knitting books, and knitting supply. There's a large loo, unusually for the size of the place, which is easily wheelchair accessible and has baby changing facilities.
You'll usually be welcomed by staff and regulars before you get a step into the place. If you come on a Saturday, you might get press-ganged into helping with the Saturday Guardian quiz.
The yarns range from cheap but good quality (Drops) all the way up to hand-died hanks from local indy dyers.
The teas and coffees are also from local suppliers, with half a dozen teas and two coffee blends, ground to order. The hot choc on a stick can come in anything up to four varieties, depending on how quickly they're selling out that day.
Cakes are home made, on the premises, with German tarts and loaves a speciality (though I love the baked cheesecake most).
All in all it's a very welcoming place for knitters and cake fans alike.]]> http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/33929 http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/24396 http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/24396 http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/23598 http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/23598 http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/19655
Go there for the best pizza and coffee in the city, friendly and efficient service and a great perch to watch some of the weird and wonderful locals amble past.

Great to take a friend or sit with the papers and watch the world go by.]]> http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/19655 http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/11738 http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/11738 http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/11693 http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/11693 http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/11686 http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/11686 http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/9004 http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/9004 http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/8832 They also do very good organic fairtrade coffee, and their own soups, ciabbattas, sandwiches and, mostly recommended, cakes.
Staff are very friendly and nice. You can dine inside, or even outside on the pavement, weather permitting. The cafe has a very "east-side" unpretentious look, but the quality on offer is not matched by more pretentious cafes in the city centre - so it is worth visiting Dennistoun on the east side to eat at Tapa.]]> http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/8832 http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/7937 http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/7937