It is such a lovely small café aside the main roads. So it is quite silent and relaxing. For me an absolute insider tip! The people working there are really really nice. I went there twice to try more of their many options of breakfast.
RobinD604
Just had the full Scottish breakfast and it was fabulous. Perfectly cooked scrambled eggs, the haggis and black pudding were very tasty and perfect. Great staff looking after you. Really good coffee as well and the sign of a good place is that the locals use it and there were a lot of locals coming for their takeaway rolls etc. Thank you
annie_marshall
Little gem of a cafe. My daughter’s and I went for breakfast and loved the experience. This is a small cafe with a friendly vibe. There’s is a great choice on the breakfast menu. I had scrambled eggs and croissant which was delicious. One of my daughters had granola and berries and the other a warm cheese scone. The coffee was great.
jamesmcozz99
Lovely breakfast. Great Beans and Toast … very authentic … will Come back … Tomorrow … reliable Price too … nice Street and suroundings …
DeborahG2160
Nice cute spot, sadly the most unwelcoming & unfriendly place I have ever visited. Coffee was awful, when asked to remake as beyond burnt bitttr & piping hot, they refused and asked to pay to remake. I did not drink the coffee & dark haired girl made a scene & insited on payment. Clearly a stand off & I refused as politely gave them an opportunity to put this right. You don’t need service like this anywhere in the world.
garysS9648AI
Food was lovely but i get the sense that its a local place for local people. Service was cold and unwelcoming but food was good.
graham r
Nice enough place but I think we went on a bad day for them, atmosphere a bit tense. I am sure they are usually spot on. Food ok but seating a bit too cramped for me with a lot of knick knacks everywhere. Its a very busy place so they must be doing something right, its in an area where locals would use them daily/weekly. It's a personal choice not a criticism about the cafe.
ericks795
My initial impression Of Scottish breakfast was terrible because the food I ordered in my first day of arrival was not only bland but the bacon was cold, ( wait for it) in comes Laura’s kitchen, and they restored my confidence in taste Scottish breakfasts. If you want a great first impression, eat here first!
EssBeeEdi
We always love coming here. The GF carrot cake I’ve raved about before, and is the best flavour and presentation in the whole of Edinburgh (in my opinion). It’s rare to find a decent gluten free cake and this, along with the GF lemon yoghurt drizzle cake, are the ones that we come back for again and again. I’m coeliac and have never had any issues here. The morning rolls are super, too. Three rashers of very flavoursome smoked bacon. I order a GF version, and get toasted GF bread. It always comes piping hot. We always go in for takeaway carrot cake, too, and if you bring your own box you can get 25p off a slice. Sometimes you might get a Lucky Box, which might be a free scone or drink! The place can get busy during lunchtimes, but most of it is takeaways for the local office staff, but be patient. Service is good and I note that they do keep an eye on things and don’t leave you waiting too long if you’ve finished your meal. They clear things away promptly. Open very early in the morning (7am) and close at 3pm, which is a good span of time.
A great independent cafe. The food is amazing and plentiful. I would absolutely recommend for a breakfast when your staying in a room only local hotel.
Petewilson63
A great independent cafe. The food is amazing and plentiful. I would absolutely recommend for a breakfast when your staying in a room only local hotel.
philk527
We moved here a year ago and now it’s our local cafe! Great breakfast, amazing cakes (all homemade by Laura) & fantastic banter! Jade tempts the four legged customers in with freshly baked dog biscuits which my two absolutely love (sometimes they even get a doggy bag home!)
hampey
This small cafe ,in quiet side street, is a gem! We had croissants and scrambled eggs and a roll with black pudding. Very moist and delicious .Coffee is good to. The cafe has regulars including 2 dogs who bring their owner in for their biscuits! Handy for Princes Street and the Haymarket station.
JulesSavanah
This is an absolutely charming establishment from the outside to the inside! Many breakfast/brunch/lunch choices that are delicious. The staff is very kind and attentive. My husband and I both had the French toast and bacon and it was flavorful and crisp. Latte and hot chocolate are both high winners! We had a hard time deciding what delicious breakfast to have - which means we will be coming back tomorrow. 10/10 HIGHLY recommend!! Edit - came back the next day - even better!! Had coronation chicken and it was delicious!!
Best food in the area!!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
It is such a lovely small café aside the main roads. So it is quite silent and relaxing. For me an absolute insider tip! The people working there are really really nice. I went there twice to try more of their many options of breakfast.
Just had the full Scottish breakfast and it was fabulous. Perfectly cooked scrambled eggs, the haggis and black pudding were very tasty and perfect. Great staff looking after you. Really good coffee as well and the sign of a good place is that the locals use it and there were a lot of locals coming for their takeaway rolls etc. Thank you
Little gem of a cafe. My daughter’s and I went for breakfast and loved the experience. This is a small cafe with a friendly vibe. There’s is a great choice on the breakfast menu. I had scrambled eggs and croissant which was delicious. One of my daughters had granola and berries and the other a warm cheese scone. The coffee was great.
Lovely breakfast. Great Beans and Toast … very authentic … will Come back … Tomorrow … reliable Price too … nice Street and suroundings …
Nice cute spot, sadly the most unwelcoming & unfriendly place I have ever visited. Coffee was awful, when asked to remake as beyond burnt bitttr & piping hot, they refused and asked to pay to remake. I did not drink the coffee & dark haired girl made a scene & insited on payment. Clearly a stand off & I refused as politely gave them an opportunity to put this right. You don’t need service like this anywhere in the world.
Food was lovely but i get the sense that its a local place for local people. Service was cold and unwelcoming but food was good.
Nice enough place but I think we went on a bad day for them, atmosphere a bit tense. I am sure they are usually spot on. Food ok but seating a bit too cramped for me with a lot of knick knacks everywhere. Its a very busy place so they must be doing something right, its in an area where locals would use them daily/weekly. It's a personal choice not a criticism about the cafe.
My initial impression Of Scottish breakfast was terrible because the food I ordered in my first day of arrival was not only bland but the bacon was cold, ( wait for it) in comes Laura’s kitchen, and they restored my confidence in taste Scottish breakfasts. If you want a great first impression, eat here first!
We always love coming here. The GF carrot cake I’ve raved about before, and is the best flavour and presentation in the whole of Edinburgh (in my opinion). It’s rare to find a decent gluten free cake and this, along with the GF lemon yoghurt drizzle cake, are the ones that we come back for again and again. I’m coeliac and have never had any issues here. The morning rolls are super, too. Three rashers of very flavoursome smoked bacon. I order a GF version, and get toasted GF bread. It always comes piping hot. We always go in for takeaway carrot cake, too, and if you bring your own box you can get 25p off a slice. Sometimes you might get a Lucky Box, which might be a free scone or drink! The place can get busy during lunchtimes, but most of it is takeaways for the local office staff, but be patient. Service is good and I note that they do keep an eye on things and don’t leave you waiting too long if you’ve finished your meal. They clear things away promptly. Open very early in the morning (7am) and close at 3pm, which is a good span of time.
Restaurantji Recommends
A great independent cafe. The food is amazing and plentiful. I would absolutely recommend for a breakfast when your staying in a room only local hotel.
A great independent cafe. The food is amazing and plentiful. I would absolutely recommend for a breakfast when your staying in a room only local hotel.
We moved here a year ago and now it’s our local cafe! Great breakfast, amazing cakes (all homemade by Laura) & fantastic banter! Jade tempts the four legged customers in with freshly baked dog biscuits which my two absolutely love (sometimes they even get a doggy bag home!)
This small cafe ,in quiet side street, is a gem! We had croissants and scrambled eggs and a roll with black pudding. Very moist and delicious .Coffee is good to. The cafe has regulars including 2 dogs who bring their owner in for their biscuits! Handy for Princes Street and the Haymarket station.
This is an absolutely charming establishment from the outside to the inside! Many breakfast/brunch/lunch choices that are delicious. The staff is very kind and attentive. My husband and I both had the French toast and bacon and it was flavorful and crisp. Latte and hot chocolate are both high winners! We had a hard time deciding what delicious breakfast to have - which means we will be coming back tomorrow. 10/10 HIGHLY recommend!! Edit - came back the next day - even better!! Had coronation chicken and it was delicious!!