Guajira Cafe

Such a pleasant vibe to the cafe. Great food that you don’t often experience this side of the world. The owner is so nice and genuine. Definitely recommend the Cuban sandwich. The Latin croque monsieur was very filling and warming. Coffee was very nice and well brewed.

Guajira it’s a very cozy place located in a very central and touristic area. Indira, the owner, is very friendly. I had a coffee and got to know the story behind the place. If you like good and strong coffee, definitely it’s a stop by :)) All the best Indi.

Such a wonderful cafe and the owner is extremely kind and welcoming! We got a latte, dirty chai, salmon and eggs, and avocado toast. It was all delicious!

The owner Indira’s food was extremely comforting to me as someone who moved to the UK from a more diverse country, when I was struggling to find flavor in the food of other restaurants in Edinburgh. I became drawn to Guajira Cafe as soon as I ate there and realized that the food had enough salt, spice, even tanginess and sweetness. It feels very much like home comfort food that nourishes you during a day of hard work. I was also struggling to find restaurants serving vegetables in the UK other than potatoes — Guajira is my go to cafe when I need something with nutrients without needing to cook. As you can see from my photos, my favorite thing to order is the soup of the day, which is always changing and always delicious and filling. I’ve had carrot, pea, leek and potato, lentil, and many other vegetable soups in the times I’ve come to Guajira. She also has amazing sandwiches, toasts, and salads packed with flavor. Indira also makes one of the best coffees in town. The size of the drink is pretty large and the quality of coffee beans is high. You can tell Indira cares about the quality of her coffee and ingredients. The atmosphere including Indira’s charming personality is the best part of the cafe. Even if you only get a coffee or slice of cake, you can enjoy the charming space filled with local art, listen to amazing lively music, study or work using the free Wi-Fi or just chat and share stories with the owner, or even with other customers. It seems like being in this cafe makes everyone happy and relaxed. Indira has even helped me with travel suggestions when I want nice places to visit outside of Edinburgh which led to a charming trip to South Queensferry. Guajira is a treasure of the community and you shouldn’t hesitate to try it!

TASTE BUD EXPLOSION!!!! Seriously there is some very delicious food here, all made by the owner who is a very passionate young woman. I had the cuban sandwhich and it tasted good. But...my wife had the Mexican Croque Monsieur and it was the best thing our taste buds have tasted in a looooong time. We had a mango and almond pie for dessert, the mango was just sweet enough and the almond added a very nice crunch. The atmosphere is awesome and the lively music makes the experience amazing. Seriously this place is a hidden gem, come here if you want a little flavor for your food.