Glasgow lunch rush queue spills out of city centre's newest eatery
Popular lunchtime spot Sprigg has opened its third outlet to long lines of hungry workers in Glasgow city centre.
We previously reported how the windows of the new site on Waterloo Street teased the opening. Now, the eatery has started serving its signature fresh salads, homemade soups, and baked potatoes, which are popular with the lunchtime crowd.
Sprigg opened its doors at around 9 am on Wednesday, January 15, and by lunch, queues were spilling out the door.
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Launched on Ingram Street in 2018 by entrepreneur Tom McDermott, Sprigg has become well known for its vibrant, single-ingredient whole food menu. The success of its second shop on Sauchiehall Street, opened during the challenging post-pandemic period in 2021, has fuelled confidence that Waterloo Street will be another milestone in the brand’s evolution.
Tom said: “Our new Waterloo Street store provides another spot in the heart of the city to keep doing what we love – offer an easy lunch option of fresh, delicious, made-from-scratch meals using whole, single-ingredient foods.
“Lunch in the city centre is busy again, and there’s demand for our version of the ‘Glasgow salad’ - it’s a great term to hijack because our salad bowls were conceived in Glasgow, for Glasgow.
Tom confirmed that he will ensure the newest outlet will continue with Sprigg’s mission of offering fresh fast food that doesn’t compromise on nutrition, quality and ethics.
He added: “It’s important not only to be a great place to eat, but a great place to work. We’ll be adding to our team, continuing to be accredited with Real Living Wage Scotland, pension contributions, guaranteed paid breaks, and rejection of zero-hour contracts. We work hard at Sprigg but I believe being part of a well-supported and hard-working team is the best environment to work in.”
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