Southern Cross Cafe

This is a really good find, right near the Royal Mile. There were no tables when we arrived so we ordered and sat outside to wait for people to leave. Once inside, the cafe is super cosy. There were about 8 big homemade cakes in the window to choose from, and lots of tables. I had the vegetarian breakfast which came with a tattie scone (sort of like a thin hash brown) and veggie haggis (which was delicious). I was really impressed. My partner had the club sandwich and fries and said it was good. Pretty reasonably priced considering the location, so rest assured that this isn't a tourist trap!

Amazing food . I ordered ham & cheese crossiant and was expecting the usual but it was baked and crossiant was flaky from out soft from inside ( just the way I like ) Carrot cake is a must have Staff : a red hair steward was very rude & inhospitable. They need to learn to serve better . Started cleaning the table even before we left ( what hurry are you in )

This is the perfect place for brunch in Edinburgh, with tasty mains and desserts alike. On the window you will see all of the delicious cakes to tempt you to come in. For my brunch I had some salmon on toast drizzled in balsamic glaze, and then a caramel shortbread as a treat. The quality of food was top notch. My only complaint would be the waiting time which was quite long, but in the end the wait was totally worth it.

Had a huge Scottish breakfast here as brunch/lunch after an early arrival to Edinburgh. Still full 5 hours later... Tasty bacon, nice haggis, crispy hashbrowns, eggs over easy etc, and a nice cold orange juice. Not cheap, but considering location neither in any way over priced. Nice staff, but a bit much noice from the guests upstairs (seated right under).

Ate here a couple of times over the weekend we were in Edinburgh . Firstly to have tea & cake (Apple & Almond cake was delicious as was the Earl Grey tea) and then went back for breakfast. Forgot to take pictures, but I had the Cheese & Tomato Croissant which was very tasty and hubbie had the Triple breakfast Roll (mushrooms, hash browns & sausages). He was a happy man 😁 A lovely cafe on Cockburn Street which was friendly, clean and the food we ate was delicious!