Cafe D`Jaconelli

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What’s it all about?

A 100-year-old community café celebrated for its award-winning ice–cream and tasty Scottish fry-ups. 

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Taste the Place - don’t miss:

Slow churned, homemade vanilla ice-cream sundaes topped with raspberry sauce, made to the original 1924 recipe. 

What's the inspiration behind Cafe D`Jaconelli?

Established in 1924, Cafe D` Jaconelli is one of Glasgow’s finest examples of a traditional Italian-Scottish cafe. Here, you’ll be transported back in time, with red leather booths and a vintage juke box pumping out tunes from bygone days while enjoying a cooked breakfast, burger and chips, or just a midday milky coffee. 

In the early 20th century, Mario Jaconelli’s parents left Italy for Glasgow and bought the café at Queens Cross. When taking on the family business, he quickly became a familiar face to long queues of customers – who have been returning for decades.  

Today, Jaconelli’s is run and co-owned by dynamic duo, James Evans and his wife, Sharon.  For 40 years, the family have committed to preserving Café D’ Jaconelli’s charm to this day.  This was put to the test last September when the Café suffered a devastating fire.  Thanks to the family’s dedication and support from fans, the seven-week restoration saw a little piece of Glasgow’s history saved. 

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Big Yin Knickerbocker Glory 
£7.50 

Enjoy a taste of nostalgia at Café D Jaconelli, a Glasgow icon loved for its old-school charm and the famous Big Yin Knickerbocker Glory – a towering treat inspired by Billy Connolly himself.  Indulge in layers of creamy ice cream, fresh fruit, and homemade raspberry sauce, perfect for sharing or savouring solo! 

What role does Cafe D`Jaconelli play in creating a sense of community and belonging?

Jaconelli’s has attracted visitors to North Glasgow for over a century.  It’s here that friendships have been forged, stories shared, and memories made.  With its informal, social community vibe, many customers boast meeting their lifelong partners at the café, including late owner, Mario.  

Sadly, it’s also become a place to say ‘goodbye.’  Sensing her time was near, a late regular asked James if her funeral tea could be hosted at the cafe. As guests congregated, they watched in horror as her death certificate slipped out of reach behind an antique wood panel on one of the booths. With wry smiles, there was a sense among mourners that this had been her plan all along! 

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Fun fact – did you know?

Billy Connolly was a regular at Jaconelli’s, although owner James Evans alleges Billy was barred for fighting! 

Knickerbocker Glory

At-home recipe

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Where to find them:

570 Maryhill Road, Glasgow G20 7EE

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