Doncaster’s award-winning The Glass Strawberry has a cult following.

The Glass Strawberry is the brainchild of owner Beverley Georgiou who has run restaurants on the same site in Printing Office Street, Doncaster since 1982. 

Upon its opening six years ago, The Glass Strawberry was labelled ‘Doncaster’s best-kept secret’, an oasis of calm and elegance in the city centre. Many pointed out that it resembled eateries in London and other major cities. 

Along with her daughter, Antonia, Beverley has pushed the concept of the Glass Strawberry even further and it is no longer just Doncaster’s best-kept secret but rather a destination for people from all across the country and even welcoming visitors from Europe.

This funky little café/brunch bar is situated on Printing Office Street in the city centre. It is easily accessible by car, train or bus and is surrounded by abundant areas to park. 

The restaurant’s ambience contributes to its charm, providing a festive and cosy setting, that travellers report enhances their dining experience. 

The menu is extensive, starting the day with a breakfast and brunch menu with items such as ‘perfectly poached’ eggs Royal/Benedict, porridge with fresh fruit and chia seeds, or a classic full English breakfast from £12. 

Breakfast is served until 12pm daily and until 1pm on Sundays however, the brunch menu continues throughout the day so if you want to experience avocado toast with an array of delicious toppings, shakshuka or American pancakes throughout the day, it’s all there for you!

Lunch at the Glass Strawberry includes burgers from £11, wraps and hot sandwiches from £8, soup, pizzas from £12 and beautiful pastas, including their delicious carbonara.

The full menu is extensive and also incredibly inclusive for vegetarians and vegans. Additionally, a large selection of the menu can be adapted to accommodate gluten-free eaters. The staff are friendly and knowledgeable in order to help with your requirements.

Perhaps you are simply looking for a nice environment to sit, have one of their artisan coffees and a slice of cake with a friend or a business meeting? Either way this is also the place for you. Their selection of fresh cakes is outstanding with a fabulous selection of vegan or gluten-free cakes and treats. If you are lucky enough to visit on a day when their famous red velvet or carrot cakes are in the display cabinet, then you are in for a real treat (red velvet cake and carrot cake are the some of the specialities of their in-house patissier Lizz)! 

Other beautiful delicacies include Bueno brownies, strawberry cream slices, salted caramel slices, cream scones, chocolate cakes and so much more.

One of the best features of The Glass Strawberry is their award-winning Afternoon Tea. Featured in the Sunday Times newspaper as one of the ‘Top 20 Afternoon Teas’ in the country, alongside The Ritz and Fortnum & Mason, their superb selection is simply stunning. People visit from far and wide to experience this for themselves. These have contributed to the many awards bestowed on The Glass Strawberry and the team that work there. The Good Food Award Gold Seal, Trip Advisor Traveller’s Choice award, The Restaurant Guru and Eastside Magazine Best Café were all awarded in 2024.

Their afternoon teas are available to book through their website –theglassstrawberry.co.uk – 24 hours notice is required but for weekends you may need to book several weeks in advance. Prices start from £33 per person and there are several packages to choose from with some including Prosecco.

Booking is currently open for Mother’s Day and Easter afternoon teas will follow shortly so they recommend you subscribe to their website to be the first to hear of new and exciting offers.

The Glass Strawberry

48-50 Printing Office Street, Doncaster, DN1 1TR

Tel: 01302 365027

www.theglassstrawberry.co.uk