While the selection will often change, you’ll usually find classics like pain au chocolate, or variations of the in-vogue ‘cube’ — a beautiful square of pastry piped with a creamy filling. Take note of the almond croissants. Each almond has been carefully placed upright, rather than the usual presentation of laying them flat. Why? “To make it more beautiful,” says Blair.
Glou Glou (pronounced ‘glue glue’) is a French onomatopoeia. It translates to ‘glug glug’, reflecting the sound of a drink (usually wine) being poured, and it being gulped down by the drinker. The team wanted something that would make sense for both a café and a wine bar — a plan that’s in the pipeline for Glou Glou.
Every detail is thought through. From the beautiful takeaway boxes to the photo-worthy cascading plant wall, each element is by design. The team’s first venture into bricks and mortar hospitality, they wanted to get it right.
It’s hard to believe that the light-filled space that the café occupies was once a hallway. Part of The Exchange, it’s a co-working, events, retail, and hospitality space. With its street front spot, Glou Glou welcomes you into a building with pops of green and warm woods.