Plans have been submitted to open a cafe near Barras Market.

If successful, a new venue could be set up at 212 Gallowgate, at a currently empty unit, at the corner of Gallowgate and Kent Street.

The plans for the 144 sq m property were validated last week and Glasgow City Council is expected to make a decision by Friday, March 17.

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This comes after the Glasgow Times reported that an American-style diner is set to open in a former Bread Meats Bread unit in Glasgow’s city centre.