This was such a great recommendation by our Airbnb hosts. This is a small cafe but the staff know…read morewhat they are doing. They know how to get people in and out efficiently without feeling rushed, and they know how to maximize on space. We came in as our first meal off the plane, jet lag and all. We were served delicious lattes and Croque Monsieur. I mean, really this Croque Monsieur was amazing. Our other guests had poached egg. All for a reasonable price. Can't say enough good things about this spot and its staff!

Edinburgh is a joy for many reasons - but one of them is that Yelp is King there, just like in the…read moreUSA!! By comparison England needs a big boost (I am trying but I need more help folks....). Anyway back to WofM. We found it on Yelp and it was just around the corner from our AirBNB. It has been around for about a decade and is basically not much more than a hole in the wall. Disregard appearances from across the street - it maybe a bit dark inside but it is clean and the staff upbeat. They serve only breakfast and lunch. We took breakfast - both the coffee and the full breakfast were good and good value for money. I understand why they don't open for dinner - soooo many good options in Edinburgh. However would I recommend for breakfast or all day lunch (I uploaded a pic of the menu) YES! If I am back in Edinburgh and close then I will definitely revisit Review #81 2019

Lovely little place for a quick coffee and a pastry on a Sunday morning or any time of the day…read morereally. The interior is quite simple with pictures on the walls that give the place the right touch of colour. I love the view towards the tea pots and coffee machines behind the counter. So colourful! The location is ideal near the Meadows. The staff is very friendly. Toilets are clean. I had ordered a cafe latte and a pastry. Both tasted delicious. Sometimes the floor started to shake, but I assume this is from the coffee machine. Not much space so and if you prefer a private conversation I would suggest to move to the corner in the back, otherwise be ok with people listening into your conversations :-) Enjoy!

When you're newly arrived in Edinburgh (two months counts still, don't tell me it doesn't) and…read morehaven't found work yet, things like going out for coffee seem like the only kind of luxury you can afford. The disappointment arrives after the coffee turns out to be...eh...well... that sort of response. If I don't close my eyes and give out a long contented sigh when the coffee first passes my waiting lips, I won't subject my mouth to further torment. Luckily for those of us in the Toll Cross hood, Machina is the kind of coffee you close your eyes to enjoy. It's pretty obvious when you step in there: the boards showing you the different methods of brewing, the shiny pretty espresso machines for sale, the long time it takes them to make your cappuccino. There aren't many seats, in fact it's probably bigger than your living room. Not mine, mine is tiny, which is why I sit in Machina as long as I can milk my hot beverage. But it's cool people watching for those few who do get to sit because lots of meadows-meanderers come through for to-go options, and the long uncomfortable minutes while they wait make them antsy and squirmy (it somehow feels wrong to pull out your phone here, so these people mostly just stand there, reading about espresso machines, trying not to look at anyone else) and it's pretty funny. And I've seen DOGS inside, which gives them BONUS stars.

Friendly staff, and good coffee. Highly recommended for those looking for a quick caffeine kick…read morewhile touring Edinburgh

Awesome outlet for roasters (!) Williams and Johnson. Basic setup focused on own roasts, pour over…read moreor through Synesso machine. Selection of doughnuts, croissant and bagels. Set in the incredible Custom House with art and artistry at every turn. Absolutely one for the purist.

Great coffee, pastries, and people watching! And the staff are quite laid-back. The food menu…read morelooked good too, if you want to linger and have breakfast or lunch there.

After getting a bite from the Stockbridge Market, I was getting quite thirsty. As we wandered…read morearound Stockbridge, we found this cute coffee shop. The space is cozy as we luckily found a couch to sit on. I ordered the Loose Leaf Tea (£2.50). It even came in a teapot and some milk, which was more than I was expecting. I also loved the Tiffany blue cups they have here --I'm a sucker for anything in my favorite colour. While we already ate, the food looked delicious as well as I peered over at those around us. Good spot to grab a drink or brunch in Stockbridge.

Spent a lovely morning grabbing a smoothie here. It was a banana and mango smoothie, very rich and…read moreflavourful. My friend and I were moving from one Airbnb to another and this was in between. Service was fast and very friendly! It's such a nice place to sit and relax, they have lots of food and drink options and they have tables outside in the sun.

Forgot to update this on my second visit. Much less crowded, coffee was fantastic as usual, and the…read moreeggs benedict was also really great. Redemption!

The best coffee I've had in the UK so far in terms of balance and flavor profile. I had a tall…read moreblack, and it was super tasty. Will be back.

I can only describe this bathroom as rustic-minimalist-chic. Tucked away in the back of the shop,…read morethis cute little commode is sparsely decorated, clean, and well lit. It's made up of two little rooms, and while the quarters are a bit cramped there's plenty of room to get the job done. Highlights typical to the UK include a little button in the wall to flush the toilet, a separate bin for toilet products, and an sleek array of mirrors. A nice blueberry blue paint pulls the simple setup together. My only complaint is that there is not a door hook for a bag - but of course that's never a requirement for a restroom, only a plus. As a side note to my visit, they pulled me a well balanced shot of espresso and then made me an excellent latte as well - actually it was about 8oz or the size I've come to see as a cappuccino in the States. Excellent microfoam and the perfect drinkable temp. Check out the sexi takeaway cups!

Ahh internet cafes, I remember I used to always be in the Easy Internet cafes back in the early…read morenoughties, but now everyone seems to have the internet and I stuggle to understand how these places manage to survive, technology has come a long way over the past couple of decades, and I can see many of these places becoming less and less common as internet on mobiles become more widespread and cheaper. This is just a bog standard internet shop that offers prices a little more expensive than the average. I came here with my friend when he needed to check his emails before meeting his girlfriend at Haymarket station. Cleopatra has a few snacks but not an extensive range and they also charge you 35p if you want to go to the toilet if you have not paid to use the internet, which they tried to make me pay despite me being with my paying friend, which I felt was a little rude.

I'm with the boys on this one. Even though Cleopatra's is basic, it appeals to the younger side of…read moreme, when I used to run down to Easy Internet for a great 56k connection and a chance to chat to people over MSN. These days, it's all been sadly replaced by Facebook, and other such social networking where you score points by gaining friends and coming up with quips every two hours. I'm nostalgic for the days when downloading took a fortnight, MSN was revolutionary and everyone made websites using Geocities.com ...sigh. But back to the present, and Cleopatra's. There's no frills or fuss here - I can't even remember if there's Wifi but I assume so....it's quite sparse and not many seats, but it's out of the way enough to be able to get a table and peacefully go about your business. Even though you assume there aren't many machines available, I've always managed to get one here without waiting time! The machines are modern enough, there is a small range of snacks and drinks, it's cheap and there's a printer if you need it. I don't always like to cart my laptop around with me (for the fear I'll break it more than any other reason), so this is a great place for me to catch up on my Yelping and check if anyone has commented on my exciting facebook pictures...(!) Yes, we all succumb to the power that is social networking!