New owners did amazing job in this long established cafe. It's now a clean, bright place with friendly service and most important - delicious homemade food. Love their bacon rolls, fresh soups, and chicken curry is a must try if you're there for lunch! I'd highly recommend this cafe!
Having recently changed hands, after Helen Larkin had been in charge of the place for a mammoth 36 years, Up the Junction, on Great Junction Street is starting life afresh after having been part of the local fabric for four decades. I’d never previously visited, rather shamefully, but I rectified that on a recent early morning trip to Leith.
Can't recommend this place highly enough. I have driven passed the cafe so many times but have never gone in.
I spent a couple of hours there waiting on my car to be fixed at a near by garage.
I was surprised by how nice it was. Lovely coffee and food. Friendly, helpful staff, cheap and a lovely atmosphere. Amy went out of her way to make a special dish for a customer that did not want it spicy.
It's these lovely small business that make Edinburgh special.
Amy is a top Chef. All her food comes out like the yummiest home cooking. She has great Cafe Assistants and the prices are reasonable. Just what you want from your local cafe 👌🏽
I was born and bread in Leith but live in Dover due to being in the merchant navy I still have property here and whilst I'm in Leith I've frequently used this cafe it's always been good service and breakfast very good thanks just been in for breakfast once again best place for breakfast nice people to boot
Great food, great service, great prices! Would highly recommend!
Love this cafe. Super warm, welcome and friendly service with lovely, affordable food. A proper communitiy cafe :) I hope it stays around for a long long time. the staff are wonderful.
I have been here a handful of times now and the food is always lovely. Amie and the staff are always welcoming and really super nice. I would go today but I think they are shut on a Sunday- oh, and their Huevos Rancheros is super tasty and a good portion ; )
My favourite breakfast place. Relaxed atmosphere, always good music in the background. Nice variety of customers who chat with one another, friendly feeling. Efficient and warm staff. The food is great and it's very good value. Only downside is that there's no customer toilet.
Hands down the best breakfast rolls available in Leith. Up the Junction have absolutely mastered the delicate balance of having a roll that is absolutely cram packed with filling, with the structural integrity to remain intact all the way through. Perfectly matched filling in every bite. And all for a ridiculous good price.
It's looks from the outside belie the wonderful array of well and freshly cooked food and friendly service inside. Really clean and child friendly.
Fab wee cafe. My favorite by far in that area. Lovely fresh food cooked to order. The French toast with bacon syrup and Cinnamon one of my favorites. Home made delicious cakes also! The owner plays great playlist too. Great staff 😁
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