An iconic 100-year-old Glasgow cafe has reopened after a devastating fire. 

Jaconelli's on Maryhill Road has been a beloved part of the north Glasgow community since it first opened - dating back to 1924 - and had the legendary Sir Billy Connolly among its regular customers.

Sadly, the city institution suffered extensive damage in a fire in September - but owner James Evans vowed "we'll be back".


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Now seven weeks on, the cafe has reopened following a refit.

The team thanked everyone who 'worked so hard' to keep Jaconelli's alive, from those who gave donations to well-wishers.

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A spokesperson said: "Thank you, thank you, thank you, it's been an unbelievable seven weeks.

"Thank you for all the kind words, the kind messages and all the people who came down and all the well-wishers and especially the Just Giving donors, that was very kind of you.

"Thank you. We have made a special thank you in the shop for all the donors."

The news of Jaconelli's grand reopening was met with joy from locals and regular customers.

One said: "The food was amazing and great to see all the staff again."

Another wrote: "Delighted to hear this, can't wait to bring my boys in for breakfast."

A third added: "The community cannot do without your lovely cafe. Fabulous. Looks great again."

The café is famous in Glasgow and even made an appearance on the silver screen.

It was featured in the 1996 film Trainspotting as the spot where Renton and Spud shared a milkshake, and actor Robert Carlyle is also a fan. 

Back in 2007, previous owner Mario Jaconelli told us that he used to have to throw Billy Connolly out of the cafe due to his late-night drunken 'antics', but of course, the Big Yin was never aggressive.