Toshie’s Community Café

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What’s it all about?

Toshie’s is a community café ‘doing good through food’ by producing tasty, affordable meals and coffee.  

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The toasties are made using sourdough from neighbouring artisan Forn Bakery, packed with locally sourced ingredients. 

What's the inspiration behind Toshie’s Community Café?

Managing Director Dale spent his early career in London in investment banking.  He quit in 2018 in search of new, purpose-led opportunities to fulfil his ultimate goal of doing good in the world.   

Dale founded The Courtyard Pantry Enterprise in 2022 with the purpose of tackling poverty in Glasgow, using food as vehicle for change.  Toshie’s opened in January 2023 with the purpose of creating employment opportunities for those facing barriers to the job market and creating a welcoming space for the community to spend time in.

Maryhill Mushroom Gourmet Toastie

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Taste the Place – EXCLUSIVE APRIL OFFERS

This April, embark on a one-of-a-kind culinary adventure as select venues showcase exclusive, full-priced dishes and drinks you won’t always find on their regular menus. This is your chance to experience the bold creativity, unique flavours, and heartfelt passion of small, independent businesses. For some specified venues, you can enjoy a Taste the Place discount instead. Don’t miss this chance to savour something special! Grab your friends, explore new flavours, and support our incredible local food scene.

 

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It couldn’t be easier! Simply visit a participating venue and say the magic words: “I’m here for Taste the Place!”  No secret passwords, no complicated steps - just pure delicious discovery! 

 

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Offers are valid only at participating venues for the duration of April (Wednesday April 2 – Wednesday 30, 2025). Offers may be subject to availability and venue discretion. Venues reserve the right to modify or withdraw offers at any time without prior notice. We recommend that you review our “Please bear in mind” before visiting your chosen venue.

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Maryhill Mushroom Gourmet Toastie 
£6.95 

‘Maryhill Mushroom Gourmet Toastie’, featuring locally sourced oyster mushrooms from Glasgow Mushroom Company, Connage Gouda from Inverness via IJ Mellis, and freshly baked sourdough from Forn Bakery on Garscube Road. Each ingredient celebrates the passion and craftsmanship of our local community.  

What role does Toshie’s Community Café play in creating a sense of community and belonging?

Not only does Toshie’s offer good quality, locally sourced, affordable food, it’s designed to bring members of the wider community together, particularly those who are at risk of isolation or disadvantage.  The cafe also provides volunteering, training, and work experience for locals who experience barriers to securing employment.  

“In less than a year we’ve doubled our team and provided over 16,000 hours of work experience at real living wage.”  Dale Todd, The Courtyard Pantry Enterprise.  

Dale encourages everyone to pay the cafe a visit to learn more about what they do.  “Buying a coffee, snack, or meal at Toshie’s equates to so much more than spending in a multinational coffee chain on the high street.  Every penny we generate is reinvested into local projects that directly help the Glasgow community we serve.”  Dale Todd, The Courtyard Pantry Enterprise 

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Fun fact – did you know?

Toshie’s was opened by ‘world famous’ Kingsley, Partick Football Club’s mascot that was designed by iconic artist, David Shrigley OBE. 

Where to find them:

846 Garscube Road, Glasgow G20 7ER

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