First taste

First taste

There is something of a factory feel to this chocolate lover's paradise, a vast area decorated with splashes of sky blue and grass green. Run by brothers Chris and James Davie (the former being the on-site chocolatier), it offers not only the products you see at the small cake bar and minimalist chocolate counter but also space for events or parties and classes for adults and children. You can sign up to learn the art of being a master chocolatier or enjoy a cup of artisan roast coffee while your kids roll up their sleeves and get stuck into the brilliantly messy business of chocolate.

One slice or two?

Aside from the carrot cake and scones, chocolate features - as you would expect - in just about everything else. Whether it's sticky chocolate fudge cake, white chocolate cheesecake (outstandingly good), brownies, nanaimo bars, peppermint slices or millionaires' shortbread, there's a chocolate fix for everyone. The average price is £2.50 per slice.

Critic's choice

If you can handle a supremely dark, dense chocolate cake with rich, glossy ganache then the sticky chocolate fudge cake is for you.

The No.1 Chocolate Factory, 63 St George's Road, Glasgow (1chocolatefactory.com, 0141 353 6017)