The best Coffee & Tea in Edinburgh | Sluurpy updated in May

"Tucked away in a little nook so small you might sneeze and miss it, milkman does coffee the way it's meant to be: no fuss or frills, delightful and..."

Josh Fenton

Julian Xu

"A real gem. The scrambled eggs were perfectly cooked and came with marmalade which was an unexpected bonus. Sister cafe of Kilimanjaro and Two..."

Neil Laird

"Lovely coffee, great..."

V Y

"'Lovely decor, great coffee and food, and warm, friendly service. Definitely want to go..."

Neil Wallington

"Delicious coffee and the yellow split pea & bacon soup was so good. Lovely bright windows in such a beautiful part of..."

Sam Reilly

"Great space with a great menu! Perfect study spot if you like a bit of background noise and a nice cuppa. The team is very..."

Nadia Paz

"This cafe is not always crowded which makes me love it. It has yellow wall which can boost creativity and makes people happy. It also has seats..."

Fadzilah Rahmah

"Friendly coffee shop with great service and lovely home made food combined with rich flavour coffee makes this an excellent place to stop. Well..."

Darren Williams

"I have never been here before but a friend suggested to visit this coffee shop near the beautiful Meadows park. It was nothing to regret about it! As..."

David Nemeth

"Excellent coffee, lovely interior, friendly..."

Dalia Stabrauskaite

"The coffee in here is really lovely. I came back because of the distinct taste. Although, I’m told it’s a seasonal coffee blend that changes..."

Pete Reilly

"Friendly staff, great coffee. A star deducted for the long wait for a brownie and..."

Poon Nok

"very cosy atmosphere, coffee was good and it’s close to the..."

Tereza Procházková

The Manna House Bakery And Patisserie

89/100 (1581 ratings)

"Amazing, amazing, amazing. The customer experience here is absolutely phenomenal. We were served by a lovely Australian chap who immediately..."

Yusuf D'Almendra Qureshi

"Had breakfast there and the food was absolutely delicious. They also have good coffee and hot chocolate too! The staff were also very friendly...."

Zhenling Teo

"Good cakes and nice for breakfast. The scrambled eggs toast is really big, it can feed 2 people..."

Miriam F

"Really cute café! Their salads are AMAZING, possibility to take away. Good selection of bread and cakes too. (Try the gluten free chocolate..."

Jessie Jess

"A great breakfast, perfect for start to the day or a long day of travelling. Great value and happy to substitute the black pudding which my wife..."

Frankie Gay

"Great little bakery/coffee shop! Good variety of quality products and very friendly..."

Charalampos “Kuv4z” Spanias

"Nice little place with great food for breakfast and lunch. Great looking cakes..."

Roberto Katalinić

"Oh man... I would have eaten the whole place. Everything looks delicious in here. I had a super nice and filling ham and salad bap (I could even..."

Lara Campana

"Really lovely place! Can't recommend the coffee enough too I had a iced latte and it hit the spot! And they also use reusable straws (metal) which I..."

Treedah Freedah

"Loving it. How did these guys make a vegan sandwich SO GOOD still mystifies me. Will be back. The bread here is dangerously delicious. I dream about..."

Shadowpath

"Delicious, friendly and always a positive surprise. I love their salat boxes and pastries to have with coffee. Sometimes you need to wait for a seat...."

pawel orzechowski

"A nice variety of baked goods available, friendly staff as well :) I purchased a chocolate twist from this bakery and it was really a treat. I'm sure..."

Amanda Cheng

"My favourite place in Edinburgh, it is a small and cosy café, money here is well spent, the food is just amazing, I love the bread and the brownies..."

Marta Barborini

"I had one of the best sandwiches I have had for ages; chicken and chorizo with some rocket, dressing and Manna Hose lovely roll superb and could have..."

Simon Bates

"I've been a customer of the Manna House for a year and a half now. The food and coffee are great and the staff are helpful and lively. The place is..."

S Nielsen

"Love, love, love the Manna House. Since moving house to very close by, it's become my de facto weekend breakfast spot when I have a free morning. A..."

Mike Paul

"The Manna House is a brilliant combination of bakery and cafe, Space is a bit on the small side, but that's because there's so much going on behind..."

Ste vie (Powers)

"This place was excellent - what a find! Really healthy and tasty food as well as as tasty treats too. Rolls, salad options (the best option IMHO), a..."

Stephen M

"Wonderful food in this place! We had lovely food, I wanted to stuff my face with bread, the cakes looked really yummy and you could tell everthing is..."

Alena Ivanova

Cafe On The Mound

89/100 (2161 ratings)

Wheelchair Accessible

"Amazing food at great prices. Nice and comfy. Staff were very nice and polite and helpful. Tried the sourdough toast and the chocolate muffin, latte..."

Waqas

"We had earl gray tea, a cappucino, avocado toast with fried egg, and porridge with banana, peanut butter and cinnamon. All the food was great and..."

Anya Arora

"Inconspicuous place with nice food, decent prices and friendly..."

Justine

"Lovely and welcoming. Considering how busy they are the atmosphere is wonderful. Ideally located to stow luggage while visitors using public..."

Sharon Taylor

"Great pastry and sandwiches. Service was kind and..."

Harley Allred

"One of the best chai latte I have tasted so far. Cozy and cool decor with a city view (currently view is blocked due to maintenance barrier)...."

Antu Datta

"Cute, lively cafe by the castle. It was about half-full around noon. I got the avocado toast and a cappuccino. Both were great. Food came out quick...."

Rachel Yancey

"Lovely cafe in Edinburgh's historic center. I had the full breakfast and a cappuccino. Delicious, and the service was excellent. Thank..."

Spencer

"Nice spot to stop before visiting the castle or walking the royal..."

Katherine Hughes

"Great little cafe on top of the hill. Good food at a great price in a lovely setting with very friendly and helpful staff. Highly..."

D. Donnelly

"Amazing staff. I had an emergency today and had to leave my bag (the staff will know the story). The staff could not be more..."

Harry Cairney

"We came here with my mum and my partner for breakfast, and had a delicious breakfast with lovely coffee ☕️ My mum fell in love with the little..."

Katarzyna Kwieciem

"Perfect for what it is: a cafe with a nice view, drinks and light sandwiches and snacks. Good tea to the table in under two minutes, comfy chairs,..."

Danikov

"Love this place!! The student discount is great and the sausage roll was very filling! Wifi worked very well. Cozy space and nice..."

Kate Sales

"Good breakfast’s and coffee. Very affordable with friendly enough..."

Cassey Barrett

"Located right next to one of Edinburghs historic University buildings with views of Princes Street right opposite - this homey cafe is just the place..."

Emma Easton

"Great food and service. Photos are of our brunch aftermath. The soup of the day was curry lentil chicken, which was excellent on this dreary cozy..."

Maggie Lyon

"I had a really great breakfast, so I definitely recommend this place..."

Andoni Crouspeyre

"Good food and service. Not quite as "touristy" as much of the surrounding area. A bit of an oasis..."

Chris & Paul Palmer

Choco-latte

"On the Saturday before Halloween, I went to this store, which had a Halloween theme and Halloween events for kids on this Sunday. This store's..."

Shizhao Xiong

"So much to choose from the menu which offers a tantalizing selection. The staff were very friendly and welcoming. The air is filled with the rich..."

Simone Mcpherson

"Coro, the Chocolate Cafe, is a culinary sanctuary for chocolate enthusiasts. My visit here was nothing short of a revelation, as I was treated to..."

Pond

"The dark hot chocolate is the thickest and the richest in town (so far I've tried more than 8 shops) Worth a super recommendation! You can even buy a..."

Joy Kao

"What a great place for dessert. Tried pankakes and waffles. Both are extremely delicious. Service was smooth, the restaurant was clean, and the..."

Walter Basile

"Best dessert place in Edinburgh city centre! New decor is lovely since the refurbishment. Kinder Bueno milkshake was one of the best I've had! We..."

Isabella Millar

"The BEST waffles i have ever had. We ordered the Nutella and strawberry bubble waffle and salted caramel waffle. The dough is super crunchy and sweet..."

Anika

"Amazing staff and lovely food! I wanted a dairy free milkshake (with oat milk). IT WAS DELICIOUS so I would advise my fellow vegans or dairy free..."

Mayline Ricci

"Visited on vacation twice now and got to enjoy some of the best waffle combinations we've ever had! The staff is very sweet and welcoming, the..."

Cal

"It is a very pretty cafe with amazing-fun staffs and scrumptious dessert. I would definitely come back Love it so much, highly recommended. I tried..."

Pujian Nauli

Cult Espresso

89/100 (1757 ratings)

Grilled Cheese Sandwich C w Kalita Filter Coffee

Mocha and Salted Caramel Brownie

Cappuccino & Soy Latte

"Great coffee, delicious cakes, quiet, and friendly baristas. Perfect place to spend an afternoon reading/working. Funky decor, including Lego models...."

Ellie

"Truly wonderful.The pictures make it look bigger than it is!Moved up a notch when they introduced bacon sanis.Passionate about their..."

Simon Harris

"Relaxed vibe in this large long and thin cafe. Very high quality coffee - espresso and kalita wave - using Roundhill beans and guests. Deeply..."

Edinburgh Coffee Lovers

"Been past this place many times. Finally got to visit last week and fell in love with the place. Not only do they make fab coffee but the baristas,..."

Lea Harris

"Probably my favourite café in Edinburgh. I was lucky enough to be shown the place by a friend and now I go back whenever I feel like starting the..."

_____ Balb

"This was good and affordable, definitely worth a second visit! We had the poached eggs and the banana on toast, which were absolutely delicious. For..."

Yulong Lin

"Cult Espresso is a quaint coffee shop with a no-frills menu. I ordered the smoked salmon on bread as it was highly reviewed, and I really enjoyed the..."

Gladys Tan

"We stopped by to get something quick to eat and chose the grilled cheese sandwich, which was really good! The homemade fermented hot sauce is super..."

Raphael Pigulla

"I visit this shop every time I go to Edinburgh. Friendly and helpful staff and excellent coffee. Always really excited to return here and have some..."

ryan toupin

"Fabulous soup (Spicy Mexican Blackbean). Very relaxed informal vibe and great snack menu. Service was fine and would have been great, but they were..."

Charles Brenan

"For the past two weeks I have been getting coffee here, and every time I have been here both the coffee and the service have been outstanding. I have..."

Adam Bennett

"Delicious food and fantastic service, coffee was a tad average sadly (soy flat white) but they have a ton of pour overs on offer so black may be..."

Phill Metcalfe

"Saw so many amazing reviews about the salmon and it did not disappoint! Had the salmon on toast with a poached egg. Great coffee..."

Katie Paterson

"Probably my favorite coffee and avocado toast in Edinburgh. Awesome atmosphere, delicious coffee and a great selection of food and snacks. Will..."

Adams_coffee

"Delightful. It is rare to find a café that takes care of producers beyond "single source" and Cult certainly does. There is a genuine feel to the..."

Oliver Happy

"Comfortable place where to work on your laptop - they have good wifi. The coffee is of pretty good quality, you can tell they know what they are..."

Marianna Mignani

"Cult espresso was a great find in Edinburgh. The staff were extremely friendly and had a good knowledge of local places to get good coffee (which is..."

Toby Shaw

"Average coffee, average male baristas, nice place to work..."

Maggie M

"Great coffee and very knowledgeable..."

Ruggero Baietta

"We’ve visited today as part of our “coffee scene tour” whilst visiting Edinburgh for a few days as it was highly recommended by Sprudge and oh..."

Gabriele N

"5! It has to be!! I am not kidding you when I say! This place, well, wow! Could you ever believe that you’re here when you’re experiencing the..."

Ashleigh McCauley

Cassia

Wheelchair Accessible

"Cassia is a cozy coffee shop with a great selection of menu items. They have outdoor seating with plant boxes and it's easy to sit and enjoy yourself..."

Annie Cheney

"Best coffees in Leith and a great selection of pastries and deli options. Their brownies are to die for... especially the salted caramel and..."

S M

"Great little cafe good food nice staff hope. They are able to continue open here now that building has been saved from..."

Hazel Bruze

"Love coffees in here..plus had a wrap today that brill too...always lovely...love this place..."

Janice Howe

"I love this wee cafe, it's clean cosy and homely and they have a good selection of cakes and drinks. I have always found the staff friendly and..."

Fiona Bell

Lowdown Coffee

88/100 (2005 ratings)

Cappuccino and Cinnamon Bun

Toasts

Sea Salt Caramel Brownie

Sandwiches

Mortadella Burrata on Toast with Pistachios

Carrot Cake

Toasted Brioche Bun with Crispy Smoked Ham

"LOWDOWN never fails to delight! Their tea selection is like a treasure trove, coffee is top-notch, and the delicate pastries and cakes are pure..."

Tsenka Georgieva

Ying Xian Chua

"When my friend living in Edinburgh suggested Lowdown as the best coffee in town and stressed that I must try their banana bread I thought “I’m..."

Daniel cook

"As a lover of specialty coffee, Lowdown hit the mark in every way. The coffee was unbelievably good (I had the flight), it was served and discussed..."

Chris Draper

"Loved our stop here, the burrata toast and chai latte were both incredible. We sat outside and table service was great. Small spot but worth a little..."

Megan Vandervest

"I very much liked this cute basement cafe. It was pretty busy on arrival but I managed to get a seat within a few minutes. It was table service and..."

Lara H

"Great little breakfast spot (if you can get in! So either reserve, get there early, or be ready to wait). Food was excellent and the coffee..."

Stefan Sothmann

"This was a great spot. I enjoyed my coffees and the small space. There’re six indoor tables and 2-3 outside. Outlets at each inside and they seemed..."

Eric Mishne

"Great coffee offering from various roaster. Loved the pour over coffees. Amazing staff assisted us in choosing the coffee we like and picking coffee..."

Mohammad Dashti

"Probably the best coffee we had in Edinburgh whilst there! Very busy as clearly a popular place. Coffee was tasty and wait times for takeaway were..."

Matt T

Coffee Magic

"Sat outside, watching the world go by ... had two cracking bacon sarnies and the best coffee I've had in Edinburgh..."

Chris Moxon

"Great , small coffee shop. Tea � is amazing and fruit cake � OMG heaven..."

Alicja Luczak

"The best in town without a doubt! super kind and helpful staff would highly recommend to anyone, whatever you are up to try fit some magic! In your..."

Aaron Blackwood

"Il caffè magic di Edimburgo è un locale molto intimo e carino gestito da una ragazza altrettanto carina e disponibile. I cappuccini sono ottimi per..."

Paola Leoni

"Very quaint intimate setting. Quirky crockery and tasty food. Friendly..."

Diane McPhee

"Amazing selection and the coffee is..."

Kain Partington

"Great welcome! The milkshakes are excellent and the atmosphere is very friendly and cosy. Will be back!!..."

Nathalie Amato

"If you are looking for a unique atmosphere and exceptional quality hot drinks, seek no further - coffee magic is the perfect choice. Cosy and chic,..."

Alina Sine

"The BEST coffee I've ever..."

Александр Меняйло

"What an absurdly charming wee café! It's quite small on the inside with only a few smooshy couches available, but if you luck out and catch it on a..."

Clarissa M.

"Cosy and warm little cafe with quirky decorations. A friend and I popped in for a quick coffee and to relax. Excellent quality of coffee as well as..."

Gavin Work

"Totally unassuming and quirky with its Alice in wonderland theme, this is a relaxed and friendly place to stop for a cup of tea and a roll or scone..."

R eview

"I'm so happy I found this tiny little gem. The atmosphere is lovely, very comfy and relaxed. Perfect contrast to the rush outside. The coffee is one..."

Eileen G

"Very nice little Cafe. Popped in here with the kids. Good selection of baked goods and sandwiches. In particular the ham cheese croissants, always..."

Philip Bentley

"The best coffee I've had in Edinburgh! Big selection of teas and super-tasty hot choco/milkshakes. Home-made pastries are also amazing! I would..."

Iryna Marteniuk

"Lovely place, very cosy and great..."

Erica Paris

"Lovely little cafe. Nice food. The pastries in particular are yummy! Reasonably priced. Staff friendly & accommodating. Nice Alice in Wonderland..."

Lydia Martin

"About a year ago today my wife and our 1 year old flew to scotland for a vacation. We stayed near this coffee shop for a couple short days. My wife..."

Tyler Carlson

"Been here a couple of times for coffee. Really like the atmosphere and service. Should check out the backward wall clock when you visit..."

Blethook

Fortitude Coffee

88/100 (3425 ratings)

"Great place in new town to grab a quick coffee.. i had a expresso over there because i was feeling bit of the sleepy. The expresso was quite strong..."

Karan Gupta

"Fantastic coffee with real subtle flavours and a range of options depending on the type of coffee you are getting or to suit your own taste. The..."

Yume Yume

"Fortitude is one of Edinburgh's best coffee shops. They offer truly excellent espresso, kalita wave pour-over and aeropress. Workshop Coffee is on..."

Edinburgh Coffee Lovers

"Oddly, one of the things I really liked about Fortitude was the ergonomically-rounded lid on my takeaway cup, which I can't say I've noticed anywhere..."

Calum Falconer

"All Round Greatness. On the corner of York Place, this new coffee shop has all the bases covered. Through the door and the décor is simple and..."

Del Vs Food

"Good enough to convert somebody who only liked the smell of coffee into somebody who now loves coffee, quite the..."

EdinBlogger

"I’m addicted to coffee.I tried to come off it once and everything went a little Trainspotting/Snow White, I became incredibly grumpy and..."

EdinBlogger

"I love having a 'boutique' coffee shop on the East side. It's so nice not having to trek across town for a good cup of coffee. It's true..."

Caz

"Caught between the Gothic revivalist edifice of the National Portrait Gallery and the Playdays revivalist palette of The Stand Comedy Club, Fortitude..."

AllZomorrow'sParties

"Now you’ll probably see that from our blog we do like a cup of coffee! Mr Edinburger likes coffee much more than I do but I am partial to a good..."

The Edinburgers

"One of the best coffee shops in Edinburgh. Small and perfectly formed! The staff are very knowledgeable of their coffee and very friendly. It’s a..."

James Gill

"I came back in early March 2023 and I could not be happier. The staff was very kind, professional and helpful. I asked a few questions about coffee..."

Paula Vila

"This coffee shop is quite small, seats 12 inside. The coffee is to die for, so yummy. I had a morning bun, and it was so indulgent, crispy and flaky...."

Ellisa Stewart

"Petite and perfect unless steps are a challenge for you as there's no other way up. The centre of town feels dominated by huge franchise coffee..."

Andrew Girdwood

"Good coffee, friendly staffs. Recommend if you're around the..."

Syd W.

"Beautiful little coffee location, loved the attention to detail with their mug choices and that you can buy coffee bags if needed..."

Anna Considine

"One of the best independent coffee shops in Edinburgh of course. The coffee is so smooth and superior..."

R. R.

"Great service, good coffee, great food, my girlfriend insists it's the best pain au chocolat she's ever had, beating out what she's had in Paris..."

Aaron

"Got a batch brew & a latte. Batch was Shyira Natural Rwanda bean & was exceptional. Latte also very delicious but huge fan of the batch. Lovely staff..."

Michael Fisher

"If you're looking for some specialty coffee in edinburgh, then this is your spot. There's 3 locations which if you're a tourist you will visit both..."

Greg Iannarilli

Tea & Sympathy

88/100 (1203 ratings)

Flat White Cappuccino

Ciabatta Bread Grilled Halloumi

Pot of Peppermint Tea

Cheese and Ham on Sourdough Toastie

"Concur with all the positive comments so far.... this coffee place nearest where I live has become my new favourite coffee/eating place!!! ..."

Philip Weitzen

"Incredibly good coffee and breakfast, and equally incredibly good service! Very nice and warm atmosphere, kind and warm service / personel, and..."

Christian Rossen Conradsen

"A brilliant local cafe - great coffee, tasty food (bagels, bacon rolls, cakes) and a friendly and welcoming..."

Ben Kerfoot

"Fabulous vibe at cool T&S - doggie and family friendly. The only struggle is whether to choose savoury or sweet to eat...I can vouch for both! Coffee..."

Ez Mick

"Cool little coffee shop in the heart of Shandon with very tempting gifts and artwork for sale. Coffee is excellent and so are the..."

Peter Graham

"lovely coffee shop! fab coffee and the ham and cheese croissant is yum! 100% be..."

Kaleigh Hunt

"This cafe is a real gem! The staff are really friendly and helpful. The atmosphere is very charming and pleasant. The selection of hot and cold..."

Nathalia Tjandra

"Just had the most delicious cheese and avocado bagel to take out! Highly..."

Izzy Joiner

"I have to hold my hands up to knowing the owner Zoe but the following is hand-on-heart true. I could have chosen any number of furniture pieces and..."

Martel Maxwell

"Lovely welcoming cafe, great breakfasts, very accomodating to me being Coeliac. Well impressed..."

Ali Bali Broon

"Excellent very good coffee � and bacon � roll � going back for lunch..."

Nick Kitson

"Excellent food, service with a smile and just a nice wee relaxing place! Love it..."

Anne Shanks

"Delicious food & delicious coffee. Lovely things & super Lovely staff!..."

Adèle Mortier

"Great coffee shop with unusual cakes....close to the canal and Harrison..."

Claire Martin

"Popped in for coffee and bagels. Both delicious. Welcoming and relaxing with interesting gifts to browse. Can see this becoming a regular..."

Deborah Stewart

"What a Gem of a place...quirky..cool...delicious food...great coffee and you can buy the loveliest gifts from candles to prints...cards to..."

Amanda Southey

"Very nice sandwich with ciabatta bread grilled halloumi chili jam and mint with side of green salad and delicious coleslaw for £8.9 and strong and..."

Katia M

"Nice place for good & affordable breakfast, we paid around 18€ for two rolls (bacon and ham, salad & coleslaw) and two coffees. The coffee was..."

Michaela Lan Nguyenová

"Fantastic coffee, lovely staff and a cool vibe, the toasted ciabatta was delicious but a bit oily and the bacon was too thin cut for the ratio of..."

William Hill

"usually go there a cortado and a nice chocolate salt cookie with my daughter. Staff is always welcoming and the cafe itself as a nice homey..."

Sylvain MORISOT

"Incredible place with a design from the heart. The food, service and coffee were amazing. I would definitely recommend this place for..."

Joshua Goring

"Delicious food, helpful staff, cosy atmosphere and super dog friendly! QWe ordered toasties that came on soft and fresh sourdough with a variety of..."

Alicja Macheta

"Amazing small place that it is hard to buy pass. Extremely friendly people who will make you feel welcome almost immediately. Very good variety of..."

Chris A

"Big juicy doorwedge sourdough toastie was a supertreat right enough. Super cosy wee..."

Hannah Muirhead

"Bacon rolls and coffee from this place is fabulous. They do great sandwiches too, with plenty of filling. They offer some bakery items too which are..."

Eugeen

"Cosy little place with delicious coffee and friendly..."

Lucia Dolores

"Great place to get a takeaway coffee for a walk in the park or sit in if they have a free table. They have a good selection of food and sweet bakes..."

Ellie Walden

"Yummy food, cool decor and dog friendly. Worth a..."

Paula Neilson

"Super cute, quant, with great music. Very youthful and tasteful. Ordered a cappuccino and toast with raspberry jam--both..."

Liza Yellott

"Lovely small local café. We were visiting Harrison Park and the Union Canal and stopped for coffee and some sweets. Everything was tasty, plus, our..."

Angie Castells

"Nice staff, very welcoming. Rolls are a tad expensive but you get a lot of nice crispy bacon on them. Hot chocolate is small for a large..."

Aaron

"Great food, lovely staff! Very cute and cosy..."

Christiaan van der Meer

"Awesome atmosphere, very friendly service, and a great milkshake. I had the banana, strawberry and berries shake. Best shake I've had in ages. Also..."

Paul “p4ttch” Dudley

"Absolutely lovely! Friendly staff, cute atmosphere, good portion sizes, and delicious food. And I love the cute teacups and teapot that the tea came..."

Molly Osborn

"We got a fantastic bacon and egg roll and pot of tea here recently. Lovely roll, lots of bacon and brown or tomato sauce. A friend said best bacon..."

Ray C

Strigicake

88/100 (2021 ratings)

"Family run cosy pastry shop and coffee, home made cakes and savoury options too. The guys are very friendly...."

daniele ferraretto

"Best coffee in edinburgh, best cakes. Place really beautiful and comfortable. 5..."

Elvis MediaLife

"Lovely relaxing music and atmosphere. Excellent cannoli's and cupcakes. Will visit again! The kids and I had a..."

Gillies Kleboe

"Stayed in Edinburgh for 4 days and this was our breakfast destination every morning, a fantastic atmosphere with incredibly friendly and attentive..."

Tyler Nelson (TorVisken)

"An absolutely lovely place to go, especially with friends and some time on your hands since they've got a great variety of boardgames! Went there..."

whatthefrickfracksnicksnack

"Enjoyed bacon and sausage morning rolls here and was very impressed.Tasty and fresh. The coffee was fab too. Although we did not try the cakes we..."

Dianne Houlis

"Small Café with a great vegetarian scottish breakfast..."

Sarah Zimmermann

"Fantastic café serving quick meals, cakes, coffee and tea. Prices are reasonable, service is very friendly and everything we tried was delicious. ..."

Rhian Powell

"A lovely place with extremely friendly staff. They welcomed all my requests for a vegan and soy free cake for my graduation. The pastries are very..."

Raffaele Gidoro

"A Place where you Can find lovely, chatty and friendly people and where you Can taste the Real Italian coffee. I try different cakes and a cheesecake..."

Calli Ope

"It's one of the places that I really enjoy going. Cosy environment, nice and relaxing background music and very friendly staff. We tried it's..."

George Vasilakis

"Authentic! The delizia is to die for and the cakes are delicious. The servers are very sweet, they were concerned my cake slice wouldn't be fresh..."

R Ward

"The place is amazing, so is the food. We had cream pesto pasta and it was delicious. Chips and tea were also nice. The best part was the family who..."

vertika malik

"Small and very cute cafe. Delicious food and handmade cakes. Great italian coffees to choose. Five stars breakfast in..."

Alberto Segade Bugallo

"Spent a few days in Edinburgh for the Fringe and went here for breakfast twice. Run by a lovely family serving a great Scottish breakfast,..."

David Palman (RunGingerRun)

"I liked the cosy atmosphere and family run business. Lovely decor, staff very pleasant and the coffee and cakes were reasonably priced. Great stop..."

Ally Wilson

Chapter One Coffee Shop

88/100 (3543 ratings)

Mocha and Sausage Roll

Lemon Drizzle Cake and Red Velvet Cake

Blueberry Croissant

Porridge Bowl

Mozzarella Pesto Sandwich

Vegan Bacon and Maple Syrup on Toast

Accepts American Express

Street Parking

Seating

Wheelchair Accessible

"Lovely wee coffee shop on Dalry Road with friendly staff and really good cakes (I recommend the caramel shortcake)! Definitely worth a visit if..."

My Food Wishlist

"Dalry is well served for restaurant options, with places like First Coast, Mia, Locanda de Gusti, RiverLife and Feast offering good diversity of..."

Lunch Quest

"We stayed in Edinburgh for 10 days and visited Chapter One twice for breakfast although it was out of the way from our hotel. The absolute best vegan..."

Molly Chmiel

"Had a peanut butter and banana sandwich what was really nice, just what you would expect. Only the carrot cake was not that nice. Maybe if you like a..."

Donna B

"We love this place. Our rental flat is just ‘round the corner and we’ve come here almost every day since we found it. It’s got a great vibe and..."

Kelly Heimlich

"Transcendent and delicious! A triumph of vegan cuisine 🤤😍 But seriously so amazing - had the full breakfast as my first meal in Scotland and..."

Tobias Gosselin

"Cute little coffee shop offering breakfast, pastries, sandwiches, and coffee. Pictured is an iced carmel latte, almond croissant, and cappuccino. It..."

Abigail Perkins

"a really nice place & atmosphere in Haymarket. the coconut&chocolate dessert is delicious. the only complaint will be the price for americano..."

Dina Astayeva

"A lovely fully vegan coffee shop, I heard about their full vegan breakfast so wanted to give it a try. the breakfast includes red beans, scrambled..."

karin koala

"Omg! First try in Edinburgh for breakfast. The food will blow you away. This little nice place is worth finding and going to. The sandwich was a trip..."

Geir Gundersen Fuhr

"Nice cakes. Fast service. Very clean and friendly. The plants could do with looking after! The cakes were really good, tried 3 different ones and..."

Updesh Dosanjh

"We just loved this little cafe!! We wanted to go eat some breakfast on our last day here and found this lovely vegan cafe!! Everything is vegan and..."

Pauline H.

Mimi's Little Bakehouse

88/100 (3684 ratings)

Roasted Sweetcorn Soup

Fruit Scone with Jam and Cream

Scones

Hot Chocolate with Fresh Cream

"Cute little store on the Royal Mile. They do meals as well as sweets- we were there for cake! We bought slices, cupcakes -and a slice of cake. During..."

Alison Read

"Beautifully made cakes and a great selection of tea. My caramel fudge brownie was nicely complemented by the chai tea latte. Loved the mesh lights..."

Emma Battagello

"I saw a number of people walking about Edinburgh with Mimi's boxes, so I decided I needed to try it. I wasn't disappointed! I had an oatie fudge bar...."

Russ

"Cute little cafe, a nice stop/rest after walking through the royal mile.. The staff was helpful in choosing what I want to order! She said the..."

Bernadetta Winandya

"Wonderful little cafe in the heart of the city! We stopped here for a coffee and a scone. It was our first time trying out a scone in Scotland and it..."

Zohaib Jabbar

"Been bookmarking this bakehouse since I arrived at Edinburgh. Located near royal mile and ordered hot choco which was good! The staff was helpful..."

Cindy

"For those talking early morning cruise tours and getting dropped off at the castle to walk the Royal Mile .. this is a perfect stopping point! Quaint..."

Katie Johnston

"Great place for delicious bakery items Bought the sticky toffee cupcake (very tasty but could do with less frosting on the top) Got also a fruit..."

Myriam Ward

"I went there simply to get a cupcake for my birthday, but they lighted a candle and sang happy birthday for me turning the whole experience on the..."

Bia Gonçalves

"Really nice cafe and bakery along the royal mile of Edinburgh. The food is really fresh and tasty. I had the fruit scone which was glorious (on..."

Nicola Corti

"I loved stopping here for tea! The floral green tea was very nice. I got the cream egg cupcake mostly for novelty, but it was actually a delicious..."

Ben M

"The staff were very welcoming and offered suggestions about their favourite items to order. The eat-in area is cute and cozy. Small but perfect. I..."

SunnyDee Horton

"Super friendly staff and absolutely delicious scones! When I return to Edinburgh, this will be a destination! I live in Canada and I am now on a..."

Ali Taylor

"Wonderful little morning spot. We've had breakfast here twice while in town and probably will a good bit more. There are a lot of little cafes and..."

Joshua Bradshaw

"Mimis is a great little cafe on the Royal Mile to stop for a coffee and a delicious slice of cake. We tried the new mint brownie which was very tasty..."

Tom Gibson

"My scone and cappuccino were amazing. Very fresh. Really sweet little..."

Autymn Gelette

"Tiny place, but if you are lucky, you can get a table, and they also have a couple outside. We went there the day we arrived to Edinburgh and we had..."

Nuria Yeste

"I had friendly service, the coffee was good, and the pastries were creative and..."

Sebastian S.

"We had some hot chocolates and two cupcakes from here and they were delicious and the staff were lovely. I would recommend coming here for a little..."

Nadine Mclaughlin

"Love Mimi's! The cakes are so delicious and such friendly service. This cafe is sooo tiny though- only 12 people can sit inside. And there are no..."

Gemma Dingle

"Lovely little shop with a cosy ambiance on the royal mile. The caramel fudge brownie and Nutella hot chocolate were both top notch in terms of both..."

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