The 30 Best Cafe in Edinburgh

“Friendly, welcoming community cafe. All ages and dietary needs catered for with a smile. Reasonable prices.”

“Beautiful sitting. Delicious scones. Exceptional service. I went to enjoy tea and a scone. I asked for extra warm tea, which they kindly provided. They kindly replaced my half eaten scone after it fell, without asking or charge. I hope to visit again and fully recommend a visit to whoever is in the city.”

“Visited Red Kite Café this morning for breakfast with a friend and had such a lovely experience. I ordered the Red Kite Breakfast and it was absolutely delicious. I asked for no mushrooms and the waitress kindly offered extra bacon instead — a really thoughtful touch, especially since most places simply remove the item without replacing it. The staff were very attentive and the café itself was clean, tidy and had a great ambiance. I’d definitely recommend it and would happily return!”

“Tastie food, great value, family run business , friendly and full of banter staff, would 10 star it if I could”

“Nice clean cafe. Pleasant staff. And as you can see by the picture, food is great.”

“Absolutely superb food and service. Thank you all. All 12 of us descended on you, hungry and thirsty in the heat. We were served great coffee, the best panini you could wish for and best of all, huge slabs of fantastic cakes! I don't know how you do it in such a small space. But, we were very grateful. Thanks ❤️”

“My little girl had her fourth birthday party at Tots Spot and it was fantastic! We had exclusive use of the place for all of her friends and they provided lovely snack boxes. The place all set up for us and spotlessly clean. Sarah was so helpful throughout and couldn’t do enough to help us. It was so relaxed and enjoyable, I would 100% recommend!”

“Went in for a breakfast and had an amazing experience we were served by Allison who was so lovely and very helpful food was delicious would recommend and will definitely be back”

“Good coffee! quality food, kind staffs and it's pet friendly place... ordered some see photo highly recommended place! cozy ambiance, love to visit again”

“Second time to this shop near Waverly station. We love their coffee and this time we came for a morning bite. Lovely place, people and coffee. Definitely a place to try if you haven't tried it yet.”

“A lovely place to have a snack or even some warm soup on a cold rainy day! The atmosphere is simply enchanting, sweet yet simple decorum with a glaze of the best jazz classics, it feels like you’re in your own home but with better views. Highly recommend trying out their sweets, as they collaborate with small bakeries and are not outrageously sweet.”

“Great coffee and breakfast rolls, with super service and a great feel to the place.”

“The shop maybe doesn’t look like much however best breakfast and loved the make your own breakfast option. Caramel Latte was the best coffee I’ve ever had, actually tasted like caramel unlike many larger chain cafes which would be more expensive. Would definitely recommend and go back.”

“The place was so beautiful, I went up stairs which was a great old space! Had a black pudding Hot Filled roll! The ladies who were behind the counter were so welcoming and the food was made in house the rolls and flat white were both so good (the roll was amazing so fresh and fluffy) and did I mention it is cheap too!?!?! Cause as a broke backpacker this was the only thing I could afford and it was worth every penny!!! Best little spot in town!!!”

“I watched Beetlejuice and I was impressed. Not just by the film. The cinema is very posh and beautiful and the staff couldn't be more helpful . I also liked the selection of snacks and drinks. The seats were very comfortable and there was the possibility to lift up your legs. The restrooms were spotless . All in all it was a luxurious experience, especially given it's location.”

“We had the smoked salmon and avocado toasties, full brekky, kids pancakes and chipotle chicken panini. Every dish was excellent. My 9 year had the full brekky and she enjoyed every item on it, not a single item she didn’t like. She declared this as the best breakfast she had in Scotland. Pancakes were browned to perfection and fluffy inside. Smoked salmon toastie and the chicken panini were excellent too.”

“Love coming here, the food is very very good and reasonably priced, the service is phenomenal, the kids love the attention and care they receive every time we come here”

“Lovely restaurant in a fantastic hotel. Our only meal here was breakfast and our full Scottish breakfast is excellent. Breakfast was also well done. In the evening the restaurant and bar are packed. This is obviously a place to go. Prices good. Attentive and professional staff.”

“We were gifted a voucher for Dinner Bed &Breakfast as we decided to stay Sunday to Monday we opted for Sunday late lunch and the Bed & Breakfast. From when we arrived we had a very friendly welcome from the reception staff, we were given all the information details. The room was very clean with everything needed for our stay . We had a 3 course lunch which was excellent and the best Sunday lunch we have had in a very long time. As it was an anniversary we had complementary Champagne, the service was exceptional with at least 3 different staff attending us nothing was too much trouble and at the end of the meal we were given a plate with Happy Anniversary written in chocolate with Turkish delight and chocolates very nice touch. Breakfast was excellent with plenty of choice and again excellent service would like to thank Kirsty and all the staff we will definitely come back. Ann and Andy Brown”

“We visited Edinburgh last week, this place was recommended by my Indian colleague, and we went there twice! Every dish was just fantastic, love the idea of tapas - that gave us the chance to try different varieties! And Good service. Wish we had such a place in the town I am living now…”

“Very friendly and helpful staff. Great location in the city, but not too busy of a spot, so no loud noises waking you up. Rooms are very comfortable, bed was soft and cushioned but supportive, very comfortable. We had room service the first night since we got in kind of late. Food was pretty good. Would stay here again and highly recommend the hotel.”

“Really tasty and great options. Staff were friendly, welcoming and informative. Good pricing, especially for the location. Fries are extra but I would suggest sharing between two as portions are quite large. No need to book as quite a large space and walk-in was available, however you can book if you want to ensure a table.”

“I went with a friend, and chose to get there at 11:15am to get seated, as you can't book parties of two. We got a seat just in time for me to order a full Scottish breakfast, which they removed a few items from at my request - it was totally delicious - well cooked bacon, sausages were also well cooked, but nice and soft texture, perfect fried egg! Runny yolk, and nice non-rubbery white, baked beans... pots of tea. My friend had a burger and chips, which she polished off and then she had a gluten free apple cake and a latte! They let me get a lentil soup to go, and the shop has yummy tablet, and a lot of German beer and lager. Staff couldn't have been friendlier or more helpful. Best breakfast I've ever had! Thank you, Mannerstons!”

“I got sandwiches and pies. Amazing taste and reasonable price plus friendly staff. Highly recommended!”

“Really nice/friendly wee place to get a quick bite, I can highly recommend their spinach and feta pastry (like a spanokopita but not as dry/flaky - much softer/denser) - absolutely delicious & I will 100% be back for another one very soon (can confirm it works very well heating it up in the air fryer guys!)”

“Lovely cafe inside the Eden Locke Hotel. There is great service and a good selection of both drinks and breakfast. We tried the cream cheese bagel and cheese and Serrano ham croissant and both of them where really good. Both of us hade the orange juice and its was good, we like that it were served with ice. The smoothie of the day was a tropical one and it was also great. Friendly staff and fast service. The only negative is that sometimes it can be hard to find a table.”

“My partner Mic and I absolutely loved this little cafe. It’s got the best food and the couple that run it are so lovely and welcoming you feel like your locals and friends the second you enter the shop. If you’re staying in the South Bridfe area, definitely stop in for a coffee or a delectable croissant, or even just a friendly chat with the owners.”

“The pictures say it all. Everything you could want from a cafe for an excellent price!”

“April 24’ Saturday morning Come here early, it will be packed easily. Family friendly and bookable tables. Flat white has nice balance of coffee taste and milk, tastes fresh and nice.”

“Lovely food. Great service. Very friendly and helpful. Freshly made and quick too.”