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Motion · S6M-15418 · 12 Nov 2024

96-year-old Glasgow Restaurant Nominated for Best Cafe

Lodged by Annie Wells Standard Motion 25 supporters

The motion

That the Parliament congratulates the 96-year-old Glasgow restaurant, Coia's Cafe, on being nominated for Cafe of the Year at an awards event; understands that Coia's Cafe, which has been a fixture of the city's east end since 1928, is in the running to be named the best in Scotland at the second annual Scottish Chippy Awards; notes that the event recognises establishments nationwide that serve classic fish and chips; understands that Coia's is the only Glasgow nominee in the category; recognises that the family-run business began as a small shop on Duke Street selling homemade ices and juice, and slowly grew into a much-loved restaurant serving a dynamic menu of steak pies, pasta, pizza, fish teas and more; understands that, before opening in 1928, the shop-fitter, Carmine "Charlie" Coia, was just another businessman looking to earn a living when he and his wife, Amalia, came to Scotland from Filiano, Italy; acknowledges that Charlie’s son, Nicky, took over in the 1950s and turned it into an established confectioner, and highlights that Nicky’s son, Alfredo, trained as a chef, and that he and his wife helped to develop the site next door to expand Coia’s into a bigger space to serve hot food.

Supporters (25)

Source: the Scottish Parliament motions and amendments record.