Best Victoria Sponge Cake in Edinburgh

5 restaurant menus in United Kingdom, (the ranking and the list of restaurants are based on the number of recommendations received from users in the last month, currently updated to December 2024)
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Krem Karamel Cafe & Bookshop
Krem Karamel Cafe & Bookshop
98/100 (273 ratings)
Coffee & Tea
Dessert
Coffee & Tea
Vegetarian Friendly
Vegan Options
Cafe
Cafe
Vegetarian Friendly
Vegan Options
Breakfast
Scone
Chocolate Fudge Cake
Strawberry Salad
Cakes
Avocado on Toast
Homemade soup
Victoria Sponge Cake
Flat White
Quinoa Salad
Red velvet cake
Chocolate and Banana Cake
San Sebastian cheesecake
Carrot Cake
Chocolate Brownie
Quiche
Tuna Sandwich
Croissant with Cheese
Cheesecake
Honey Layer Cake and Coffee
Real Hot Chocolate
Sandwich Chicken and Cheese
Cake
Coffee Cake
Café
Seating
Breakfast
Mid-range
"When I'd opened the main door I felt fresh croissants and amazing smell of coffee. French quietly music was heard. Lovely atmosphere 🥰 I can't..."
Aleksandra Ociepka
"Such a darling place. Came here for a quick coffee and breakfast and decided to stay a lot longer because of the atmosphere. Had the croissant with..."
Hannah Newman
"Outstanding. The best smoked salmon and avocado on toast I have ever had. So creamy, it was almost like an avocado mousse. Light and airy. The..."
Euan Coutts
"Relaxing time at Krem Karamel Cafe after visiting the Royal Botanic garden (just 2 minutes away from the east gate). Friendly staffs and nice..."
Riley Tang
"A cozy tea room, with a lot of beverages and super good cakes. We tried the apple cake and the red velvet cake with a scottish brew tea and an iced..."
Livio Lo Cicero
"Nice and cozy coffee place in Edinburgh. If you go to the Botanics, don’t miss the chance to get some really good coffee and cakes from Krem..."
Gergana Stoyanova
"Lovely Café near the East Gate of the Botanic Garden. Very good coffee, and you have to try the San Sebastian cheese cake. The sandwiches are fine..."
Matt Houston
"Lovely cafe close to the botanical gardens and public transport. Wide selection of home made cakes, scones, cupcakes. Vegan options available too...."
Emma Goslin
"I loved this place! Just next to the botanical garden! We had a long refreshing walk at the garden then we found this amazing place that served great..."
R K
"The San Sebastián cheesecake was divine. Charming place, good bathroom. It was a lucky find for..."
Howard Hoffman
Cafe At The Palace
Cafe At The Palace
82/100 (1291 ratings)
Restaurants
Scottish
Gluten Free Options
Soups
Vegan Options
British
Cafe
Scottish
Vegetarian Friendly
Cafe
British
Gluten Free Options
Vegan Options
Vegetarian Friendly
Breakfast
Lunch
Brunch
Café latte
Salad
Scones
Café americano
Salmon
Pastries
Coffee Cake
Chocolate Brownie
Clotted Cream
Strawberry Tart
Cheese Scone
Haggis
Victoria Sponge Cake
Baked Potato
Afternoon Tea Desserts
Kuchen
Carrot Cake with Walnuts
Free Range Egg Mayonnaise & Watercress
Risotto with Fennel and Toasted Brie and Potato Wedges
Carrot Cake
Sandwiches
Scones and Jams
Tea Earl Grey En Edimburgo
Cakes
Whisky Soaked Raisin & Cherry Scone
Flat White
Brownie
Afternoon tea
Cake
Capuccino
Soup
Sit down
Café
British
Scottish
Accepts Credit Cards
Outdoor Seating
Reservations
Seating
Wheelchair Accessible
Serves Alcohol
Highchairs Available
Brunch
Breakfast
Lunch
Mid-range
"My husband and I decided to have a coffee in here before visiting the Palace. We were tempted by the freshly baked scones which were very nice..."
Angel
"Agree with previous reviewers. The food is very well done here. There is good variety and its most tasty, but it's rather pricey fare. Having said..."
Two Sheds
"Cafe at the Palace is beautifully located and gracefully done up. That's probably why it's worth going.Wrt food, tried their veg roasted..."
Umang Khurana
"The cafe did great kids meal bags.  It also offered me a warming soup and E a generous plate of haggis, neeps and tatties.  We were all pleased..."
Green Gourmet Giraffe
"Went there for afternoon tea with my best friend. The service and food was as grand as the palace next door. The price is also good in comparison to..."
Shamy Malik Rahman
"Nice Café at the palace. Tables inside and with good weather outside. Nice selection of teas, coffee and cake. So this is a good place to have a..."
Yo Lo
"front terrace and inside was quite busy here, but in the backyard there were only us. and you can see Arthur’s Seat from there also.. they didn’t..."
HJ Park (Rebecca)
"The best oat milk latte I've had so far and the carrot cake was..."
Namrata Mujumdar
"If the weather is fine, it's worth having tea and maybe a cake in the courtyard. They serve pots of tea for a very reasonable price and the tables..."
Kate Bell
"The food was good but items had run out, including soup, with a limited sandwich choice when we arrived around 3pm. There was plenty of seating for..."
Kelly Jennings
"Very reasonably priced foods. Toilets were relatively clean. One pot of tea was enough for multiple people having multiple cups. The water fountain..."
Matthew Ward
"Very pleasant experience. Had the Spicy Sweet Potato and Coconut Milk soup. Nice balance and flavour. Clean tables even during a busy lunch service...."
Angus Jamieson
"Great place for lunch or a coffee stop. Mushroom soup was very tasty , coffee and scones really good too. A nice atmosphere with plenty of tables..."
DOVETAIL1990
"My daughter surprised me with High Tea for my birthday. From the moment we were seated we were treated like royalty. The teas were lucious. The food..."
Jean S
"It was our best high tea so..."
dominique le Noble
Hollywood Burgers And Shakes
Hollywood Burgers And Shakes
82/100 (884 ratings)
Restaurants
Fast food
Cafe
Fast Food
British
British
Cafe
Dinner
Lunch
Waffle
Milkshakes
The Premiere Burger
Beef burgers
Fries and Other Items
Waffles & Cookie Dough
American Pie Shake
Cookie & Cream Cheesecake
Chocolate Fudge Cake
Victoria Sponge Cake
Burger
Loaded Fries with Cheese
Chicken Burgers
Chicken Wings
Café
Fast food
British
Dinner
Lunch
"This is a good place. Burgers are good and their Patties are hand made although very thin. 9£ on an ave. Good sauces. It’s halal. Chips + drink..."
Ahsan Siddiqui
"Absolutely amazing burgers, fries and milkshakes! All freshly made. I had a milkshake of theirs not on Saturday there, a wee while ago and it was top..."
Mellyface
"While in town, I thought I'll give this place a try. After having so many different gourmet burgers, I wanted to see if Edinburgh Hollywood burgers..."
H Raja
"Really enjoyed the burgers here, milkshakes are good too, friendly environment, would go back and definitely..."
Afzal Ahmed
"Went last week. Love the burger and chips. Would have love to try their milkshakes and waffles because it looks So..."
Namirah Jarni
"I've eaten here and taken away food a few time from Hollywood now and there burgers are consistent and very tasty! The chips and sides are all very..."
Mohammad Sheikh
"Amazing burgers, the best milkshake i have ever had. Absolutely loved the food. Must try place♥️nice..."
shrushti Mankumabre - 54
"The food is Halal and absolutely delicious. The portions are mighty. The ambience is quite good and the customer service is excellent. A must go to..."
Muhammad Bilal
"Best beef burgers in Edinburgh. High quality food with great prices. Wide range of burger..."
Faizan M
"Great tasty burgers, need to up their game with the chips options though as they were average and service was a bit slow; hopefully growing..."
Shafiq Ashraf
"It was really good I took the beef and chicken burger and they were super tasty plus it’s..."
I don't even know
"This is our go to burger place on just eat. Hits the spot everytime without fail. The misses also loves the milkshakes so that’s a bonus aswell! ..."
Stephen Stokes
"On my mums life this food bangs It got the right ration and it tastes sooo good I got the..."
Ibrahim Elsayah
"This place is great! Atmosphere is quite welcoming, the staff is really friendly. They know what they’re doing and what they’re talking about,..."
hafsa maryam
"Everything was of top standard, I love the shrek burger ( veg ) 🍔 which is very tasty 👅 i have tried in many places but hollywood burgers are..."
Chethu Riya
"The milkshakes and burgers are delicious especially I liked the kinderella. And as for burger I liked their Mama Mia and Mary Poppins..."
Athira Sunil
The Cafe At The Palace, Palace Of Holyroodhouse
The Cafe At The Palace, Palace Of Holyroodhouse
81/100 (779 ratings)
Restaurants
Coffee Cake
Strawberry Tart
Cheese Scone
Victoria Sponge Cake
Afternoon Tea Desserts
Kuchen
Carrot Cake with Walnuts
Free Range Egg Mayonnaise & Watercress
Risotto with Fennel and Toasted Brie and Potato Wedges
Flat White
Scones and Jams
Afternoon tea
Tea Earl Grey En Edimburgo
Capuccino
Whisky Soaked Raisin & Cherry Scone
Café latte
Café americano
Chocolate Brownie
Mid-range
"Nice Café at the palace. Tables inside and with good weather outside. Nice selection of teas, coffee and cake. So this is a good place to have a..."
Yo Lo
"front terrace and inside was quite busy here, but in the backyard there were only us. and you can see Arthur’s Seat from there also.. they didn’t..."
HJ Park (Rebecca)
"The best oat milk latte I've had so far and the carrot cake was..."
Namrata Mujumdar
"If the weather is fine, it's worth having tea and maybe a cake in the courtyard. They serve pots of tea for a very reasonable price and the tables..."
Kate Bell
"The food was good but items had run out, including soup, with a limited sandwich choice when we arrived around 3pm. There was plenty of seating for..."
Kelly Jennings
"Very reasonably priced foods. Toilets were relatively clean. One pot of tea was enough for multiple people having multiple cups. The water fountain..."
Matthew Ward
"Very pleasant experience. Had the Spicy Sweet Potato and Coconut Milk soup. Nice balance and flavour. Clean tables even during a busy lunch service...."
Angus Jamieson
"Great place for lunch or a coffee stop. Mushroom soup was very tasty , coffee and scones really good too. A nice atmosphere with plenty of tables..."
DOVETAIL1990
"My daughter surprised me with High Tea for my birthday. From the moment we were seated we were treated like royalty. The teas were lucious. The food..."
Jean S
"It was our best high tea so..."
dominique le Noble
Elephant House
Elephant House
78/100 (4135 ratings)
Dessert
Coffee & Tea
Scottish
Gluten Free Options
Vegan Options
Cafe
Vegetarian Friendly
Gluten Free Options
Vegan Options
Vegetarian Friendly
Brunch
Lunch
Breakfast
Haggis Neeps and Tatties
Baguette
Pancakes
Café Au
And Ale Pie
Lasagne
Elephant House Breakfast
Salad
Mallow Delight
Purple Velvet Cake
Quiche
Chili
Kawa I Maślane Ciastlo
Apple pie
Salmon
Small Pot Vanilla Tea
Elephant Shortbread
Cakes
Paninis
Cheesecake
PIZZAS
Sandwiches
Cappuccino
Burger
Café con leche
Tortillas
Coffee Cake
Nachos
Chocolate Fudge Cake
Toasts
Beef
Victoria Sponge Cake
Chocolate Brownie Sundae
Carrot Cake
Tomato Bruschetta
Apple Pie
"This cafe is obviously popular, as people came by just to look at what magic did JK Rowling brought here when she first wrote her book. But, overall..."
Melisa Sudirman
"Since I’m a huge fan of Harry Potter, I had to meet The Elephant House. Cosy and original place, no wonder J. K. Rowling picked it to spend her..."
Beatriz Barroca
"Birthplace of harry potter... What else do u need to get a 5 star? ☺️We tried the hot chocolate which was nice. Also the Victorian Sponge..."
Kohinoor Banerjee
"We went there due to the fact of being the birth place of Harry Potter and we wanted to have a nice cup of hot chocolate. We ended up with Apple pie..."
Maria João Matos
"Well known as the place of birth of Harry Potter, we gave this place a try in a cold Edinburgh's night. A cup of hot chocolate never goes wrong. A..."
Shake It Off
"Had visited the elephant house in Edinburgh and its was an nice place, explore some of their cuisine, chicken liver brandy and herb pate was awesome..."
FoOdZoNe
"Very friendly staff. Breakfast menu catered for all tastes, was well cooked and delivered with only a short wait. Coffee was very good. Definitely..."
Jacquie Marshall
"Breakfast at The Elephant House was a tasty and very efficient experience.Our party of 5 were lead straight to a table. Within 5 minutes..."
Thefussyone
"Beautiful place and it's not just the location or the view from the windows or even the fact that Harry Potter was written here but the feel of the..."
Anjali Rai
"My propose to go this restaurant is because of the Harry Potter. The first time J.K Rowling got her inspiration about HP and she’s wrote in here..."
Smica
"From breakfast to light snacks. Beer cocktails or coffee its one hell a place to be. Very nice cozy and a gd place to spend some peacefull time. I..."
David Touma
"Good place.. Fully decorated with the famous pictures and articles of J. K. Rowling. Is always crowded but thankfully managed to get a seat early..."
Yukti Lamba
"A must visit if you are a Harry Potter fan. Good food and great selection of cakes. A nice photo ops and kids will love it especially those who are..."
Amit Malik
"We visited Edinburgh last September and we made sure to try The elephant house, as it was on our bucket list! It was very easy to find it. We were..."
Nathaly A.
"Hot chocolate is the perfect beverage for Edinburgh's chilly winters. I tried their "Hot Chocolate Orange". It's basically warm chocolate with a hint..."
Sara Alam
"Place whr j k rowlling started writng harry potter while looking at the Edinburgh castle view from the glass window. Amazing ambience. Amazing coffee..."
Neha Sabharwal
"The Elephant House is not only popular for being the 'birthplace' of the Harry Potter series but also for their food and drinks.The cafe is..."
Roshna Ram
"Jedna z typowych knajpek ze świetną obsługą (polską ;-) doskonała whisky i przyjemna atmosfera. Wystrój mocno lata 90' co w tym przypadku jest..."
Maria Mackiewicz
"The Birthplace of Harry Potter ! This cafe is a must if you are a Potterhead like me. The chilled out relaxed vibe of the cafe is..."
Meghana Nair
"We visited the Elephant House twice and on the first occasion, the service was fairly good, even though the restaurant was busy, but on the second..."
Shray Chawla
"We chose to stop here just because it was known for being the restaurant where J K Rowling is known to have written part of her early Harry Potter..."
Ginni Arora
"Visited this place purely for the Harry Potter connection. I had a tomato and cheese croissant which was fine but not noteworthy. You need to visit..."
Nirmitee Mehta
"Okay, I admit it... I really only went here because it's the cafe where J.K. Rowling penned most of the first novels in the Harry Potter series...."
Sarah Dean
"If you are an Harry Potter fan, then make sure you stop by. If you're not, you can skip this one. The place is nice and looks fine , well decorated..."
Tiago Santos
"Few of my friends hyped me about this "Harry Potter Cafe" which I didn't want to miss during my visit to Edinburgh.This place has some serious..."
Adhith.S
"Lovely little place, I have been there for various meetings, its a small cute little place in the afternoon the sun shines right through from the..."
Jadine Arnold - The Punk Rock Princess
"For a tourist it doesn't look much from outside . The name was catchy and I noticed it when we were there in Edinburgh but didn't think of going..."
Doctor Foodie
"I didn't find a single reason to give this place anything less than 5. The food quality is great and the view is awesome. If you get a place near the..."
Shriram Kulkarni
"Even if you are not a huge Harry Potter fan, The Elephant House is a good spot to eat or have a nice cup of tea. They make good hot chocolate, tasty..."
Pat Cuni
"This hands down the best long mac in town, coffee is like back home. Magic service and great to relax read a book and chill.. No wifi then again just..."
Food 2 Run
"Tourist Trap. I've always walked past due to the permanent queue out the door. After a 10 min wait I took my latte and headed to the fabled back room..."
Del Vs Food
"Chic little place. Though exclusively staffed by students which means an expectedly slack service this place is definitely worth a visit if you like..."
Eltonio19
"This is the “birthplace” of Harry Potter. The story goes that JK Rowling was really poor when she wrote the first three novels and so instead of..."
DroolWorthyWorld
"As a HP fan, I had to make it to the Elephant House. I passed by it very often when I lived in Edinburgh and it was always always super full so I..."
Camila
"I've wanted to go here one say since I heard that J K Rowling wrote Harry Potter here. Today after going ice skating with my friends we decided to..."
Hayley Russell
"My motivation for visiting the Elephant House was of course the fact that J.K Rowling spent a lot of her time there when writing the awesomeness that..."
Sandra Toivo
"Great view. We sat on the circular table in the middle of the room, from where we could see the castle. We had to wait a little because we went..."
Proma Roy
"I went here only because of the birth of harry potter is in this cafe or to be exact the place where JK rowling wrote her first debut of harry potter..."
Citta Triajeng S
"If you’re a Harry Potter enthusiast, you’ll be delighted to know that the Elephant House is the notorious coffee bar where J.K. Rowling started..."
Iris
"My first trip down to Edinburgh, Scotland. Couldn't wait to just get a coffee at the place J.K.Rowling came up with Harry Potter. The Elephant House..."
Robin Machado
"This is one of 2 outlets of The Elephant House, but this outlet that overlooks the Edinburgh Castle from the inside windows is where J K Rowling sat..."
Karishma Pais (Kim)
"Sad to see it closed, but that obviously not their fault due to a devastating fire so I’m not leaving a bad review like some of these people. A..."
Andrew Scrugham
"glad to have chance to visit this amazing place where harry potter was created by JK..."
Irene Hsu
"Magical place for Harry Potter fans! The coffee shop is actually quite lovely, they have beautiful views by the windows. Hot drinks and cakes were..."
Nuria Yeste
"A really cool spot!! Definitely would recommend stopping by to visit if you're in..."
MakandWalk
"Not sure why many bad reviews. Food was amazing (had the Scottish pancakes with bacon and syrup and the scone with clotted cream and jam). Super..."
Marcelo J Tavella
"Currently closed for renovation after a fire. Was here a couple of years ago while in Edinburgh. Great cappucino and sandwiches. Also has a..."
Bo Shiun
"We were lucky to stop when we did. It was about 11 a.m. and the lunch crowds had not descended yet. Usually when we walked past, the place was..."
Lydia Penrod
"Good elephant cappuccino and a huge homemade muffin I had there. This cafe seems be very famous for tourists and was busy even around 11am on..."
Sonoko Abe
"I was lucky to visit during the early evening, we stayed until they were closing because the ambiance was so perfect. The alleged birthplace of Harry..."
Jack
"Nice place, famous for being one of the location where J.K. Rowling has written Harry Potter. Quite crowdy so you have to wait for a table first and..."
Alessandro Camassa
"Very crowded. Line is long. They sell merchandise there but not Harry Potter merchandise. This was the birth place of Harry Potter. Need inspiration,..."
Annette Goh
"The staff was nice enough to help me choose a cake but I didn't like the Peaches and Cream cake that I ended up with. I might have expected more..."
CM Requin
"I visited here today and really enjoyed pretty much everything ,the good food, I had the haggis it was seriously good,the ambience and the view of..."
stuart wallace
"The line gets pretty long during lunch - the hot drinks are really good and so is most of the food. The service is a bit slow, but as you can imagine..."
Sprinter Trueno
"Long waits and always busy. Coffee and cakes we're good, but menu is small. Good view of castle. Overall good experience if you are a fan of Harry..."
Scott Meacham
"If you are going for the Harry Potter experience like I did it is worth a stop in. Male sure you use the rest room as that's where some of the best..."
Mike Jensen