Forget rush hour traffic, Glasgow’s Pure Sweet drive-thru has dessert lovers queueing for up to an hour just to get their sugar fix! This isn’t your average ice cream and sprinkles joint. Nope, this place in Glasgow is serving up Dubai-inspired, internet-breaking chocolate treats that have been causing a stir for the past two years. If you’ve ever scrolled through Instagram and spotted that melty, gooey, pistachio-drizzled chocolate kunafa, chances are, you’ve already been tempted. Well, now, you don’t need a flight to Dubai you just need patience in a Glasgow car queue.
The Dubai Viral Chocolate Craze Hits Glasgow, UK
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Dubai isn’t just about futuristic skylines and luxury shopping; it’s also the birthplace of some of the most extravagant, viral-worthy desserts. One of the biggest obsessions? Kunafa stuffed with oozing chocolate and pistachio cream, a sweet invention that has dominated social media feeds for the past two years. This Middle Eastern twist on indulgence has gained a cult following, and it was only a matter of time before someone brought it to the UK.
Enter Pure Sweet, Glasgow’s first dessert drive-thru, which has taken this sugar rush to the next level. Located at the Quay, where the former Harry Ramsden’s once stood, it has become the city’s go-to for anyone looking to experience Dubai’s viral chocolate creations without a passport stamp.
What’s On The Menu?
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The reason for these never-ending queues? A menu that reads like a dessert lover’s dream. Here’s what’s got Glaswegians waiting in their cars for over an hour:
- Dubai Bubble Waffle – A crisp yet fluffy waffle, loaded with gooey toppings, taking inspiration from the city’s over-the-top food culture.
- Pistachio Strawberry Cup – The latest sensation: layers of melted chocolate, buttery kunafa, pistachio cream, and fresh strawberries stacked in a cup.
- Dubai Bombshell – Brownies are taken to new heights with layers of velvety chocolate and toppings that could make any chocoholic swoon.
- Dubai Chocolate Ice Cream Sundae: Scoops of Pistachio & Vanilla ice cream with a satisfying drizzle of Nutella and pistachio sauce with the addition of knafeh adding crunch and changing the game!
- Dubai Chocolate Loaded Churros: Layers of Nutella and pistachio sauces with Churros placed carefully in a cup with knafeh added to the top make it irresistible!
A Sugar Rush Worth The Wait?
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With social media influencers and food bloggers regularly featuring Pure Sweet’s vibrant, indulgent creations, the demand has skyrocketed. The queues have even forced the drive-thru to close early on several occasions due to overwhelming demand. The obsession with pistachio and chocolate shows no signs of slowing down, and it looks like Pure Sweet is here to keep Glasgow’s dessert scene buzzing.
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So, if you’re in town and willing to brave the queue, get ready for a sugar-packed, Dubai-inspired experience, without the jet lag!
Where: Pure Sweet, The Quay, Glasgow
When: Open daily until 11 pm
Cover Image Courtesy: Pure Sweet/Instagram
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