Cafe in Edinburgh

“This was a Christmas present from my sister for my mum Thora and me . We booked it for the 10th of April. The atmosphere was good the music was a bit loud but still enjoyed are selves. The food was really nice we had vegetarian so we can recommend the vegetarian. The staff were absolutely brilliant.”

“Upon arrival I was provided some interesting tasting popcorn. Rib eye steak cooked to perfection with delicious flavour. Extra thick cut chips crisp on the outside, buttery smooth on the inside. Crisp, fresh salad. I could not fault the service or the food. Thankyou”

“Lovely food and really lovely service! They have a separate vegan menu which is awesome to see, along with a vegan drinks menu (Biscoff Hot chocolate and other amazing sounding drinks we didn't have the stomach space to try). I had the full vegan breakfast and the vegan haggis was real nice. Absolutely recommend! They were down to 2 works today and they still served super fast with their service being bang on point, thank you for a tasty breakfast!”

“Lovely food best food in Scotland amazing service nice atmosphere we come back every time when we are free must come to this place.”

“Food is always lovely and staff very friendly.”

“Super tasty Scottish breakfast, ingredients were all of a really good quality you could tell and the staff were lovely”

“Strategically located near the Edinburgh Waverley station, this cafe opens quite early and offers drinks and cakes to refresh your morning time. Plenty of seats but can be very busy after 10am. Come early if you want a more quiet atmosphere. Drinks are okay, bakery is nice. Prices are okay considerin its location, maybe targeted to travellers as well. But seems quite popular for the city dwellers to come in group or individually.”

“Love place for drinks and watching the footy. The little huts outside are great for a small group with its own tv and table service makes it ideal for the match. Food was great too and not bad value for a capital city pub bang in the middle of the city centre”

“Very clean and great rooms. Very comfortable bed. A very nice breakfast but very crowded as well. On the water front, very close to the Britannia ship. Easy to walk along the waterfront and some wonderful restaurants at the pier house. there is a fee for parking with a discount as a hotel guest”

“It was a little harder to find.Enter in to the hotel and they will direct you to the elevator. However, the food was great”

“Michael our server was a very nice lad, genuinely happy person with great service. Sometimes at TGIs kindness can seem fake, but his was genuine. We had a great time and the food was great, and super filling. We did wait slightly longer for the first drinks to arrive, but this may have been due to the restaurant having lots of people in, for a lunch time, it isn't usually that busy. The staff coped well though. I'd be happy to come back here again.”

“The breakfast here was very good and really tasty. No queue either unlike some other venues. Quick and helpful service and a good location. £13 for Scottish breakfast was a little bit on the high side, but the Cafe is on the Royal Mile so expected.”

“A bustling little cafe inside Sterling Home at Fort Kinnaird. Excellent little menu. I had pesto eggs. 2 fried eggs on mozzarella and pesto on a lovely toasted bread. My husband had a BLT roll, an understatement! First rate.”

“Found this wee café on a day out. Lovely food, helpful staff, couldn't do enough for us. Old fashioned sweeties bought for journey home. Will return soon. Thank you”

“Great place to stop for a break. The coffee was very good, and the cake was delicious. We sat outside with our dogs, which was perfect. The inside isn’t dog-friendly, but the outdoor seating is great if you have pets. The staff were very friendly and welcoming—the man who served us had a big smile, which made the visit even nicer. Highly recommended if you’re near Holyrood Palace!”

“One of the best meals I had on holiday. I had the sesame chicken and my partner had ribs. Both of us loved it. Also, the mocktails were incredibly tasty.”

“I visited this cafe on a solo trip to Scotland. Having just arrived in Edinburgh and met with a classic Scottish welcome (rain) I was on the look out to quickly find somewhere to go grab a bite to eat and hope the rain would stop in the meantime. The Nether Bow Port Cafe & Bistro is located in Old Town Edinburgh and has a key location on the street that leads to the Royal Mile. Having dived into the cafe I was quick to find a busy but lively atmosphere and I was lucky that there was a small table for two available so perfect for welcoming a solo diner like me. After taking a seat I was presented with a menu and given time to browse before my order was quickly taken. I opted for a dish off the lunch menu, grilled seabass, fries and vegetables and a soft drink. The wait time for the food was reasonable about 20 minutes which was ok because of the number of people who were also dining at the same time. It was a good atmosphere while I waited, they had music playing but it wasn’t too loud as it still allowed people to chat. Once the food was brought out it looked to be a good portion size for a lunch dish. The fish was nice and tasty, however the slight downside was the vegetables were a little too crunchy for my liking but that’s just personal preference. The price wasn’t too bad, maybe a little on the expensive side for a lunch but I guess prices reflect the cafes location in Edinburgh and also the produce used. After eating I approached the counter to make payment and this was quickly taken by card before heading off back into the rain to see the sights of Edinburgh! The cafe was a nice little place to grab a bite to eat and I found it friendly and welcoming to all visitors. Would recommend.”

“David was great! Really patient, knowledgeable and helpful”

“Clean place, friendly staff and a delicious meal and coffee.”

“We can after a long walk to calton hill We had coffee and it was so delicious The staff were really helpful and kind specially Melissa. We are going to come back for sure.”

“The staff are very nice and the food is delicious. Would highly recommend the mezze plate, very tasty and good value.”

“Great people run this cafe, really friendly atmosphere. Food was good and at a low price. A real light in this area. Its run by Christian's who live what they believe - come and find out.”

“Under new management, beautiful food and friendly staff. Plenty value for money. I enjoyed a full breakfast and it was delicious”

“Delicious lunch of green soup, tuna melt sandwich, shortbread and coffee, thank you”

“Honestly yam food and great friendly people I love it.”

“Lovely staff and food. Lots of kids and very warm.”

“Super glad this cafe has opened again under new management. Place looked clean and brighter. Staff were friendly and accommodating. I got a full English for £5.50, which was very reasonable and the coffee was a great tasting coffee of high quality. Thoroughly enjoyed the food and will be returning.”