This has got to be one of my favourite coffee shops at Fort Kinnaird, along with Patisserie…read moreValerie. The layout of the place is very unique, with the wooden staircase being the centrepiece of the building. The building itself is wood clad but has glass windows on either side. With the space they had, they managed to fit in lots of seating without making it feel overcrowded. I can always find a seat in here, unlike in Starbucks where I will often have to use my eagle eye to spot a table. Today I had a hot chocolate and it was very nice. Nero definitely have the best hot chocolate out of the big 3 chains! Hot chocolate from Starbucks is just too watered down and the Costa hot chocolate is good but it depends on what café you buy it from. In Caffe Nero however, you are always guaranteed a nice, rich hot chocolate. The ground floor has all the soft seats like the sofas that you will just sink into and the comfy armchairs. The service counter is also down here so it will be convenient if you are on this floor because you might spill your drink while walking upstairs. I also like the frappes and brownies from Nero. They truly are delicious! The décor here is very nice and reminded me of an indie coffee shop in Italy when you are really in a chain café in a retail park. Even the toilets had Italian decorations in them! Speaking of the toilets, they are very clean but the stupid tap design gets water all over the floor. Downstairs, there is only 1 which is the disabled one but upstairs there are 3. I noticed a bookshelf upstairs too which looked like it had some nice books on it. The staff here are also great at what they do and none of them have ever been rude or snarky towards me.

Very nice coffee shop. Not too busy, general buzz of a coffee place. The App for the store wasn't…read moreworking well, as well as the place not been cleaned for a while but the drinks where very tasty and well made. Staff very attentive and quick and chatty. Toilets where not open. And was one main reason for coming here. I don't think it should take the whole review but toilet for a drinking place would be good. Furniture quite comfy. Would come back again.

Lovely little coffee shop along the Joppa high street. It is hard to find a seat as there aren't…read moremany, but it is very cosy and sunny if you do find a seat. I enjoy a lot of plants in a cafe so this place was perfect for me. Despite few tables, it is on Portobello, so getting a takeout coffee and having a lovely walk along the beach, or a nearby park, is an option! They offer a range of zero-waste options of milks, jams and coffee beans which all look amazing. I was very happy to hear they donate the leftover/unsold breads to the homeless. They are also on Too Good to Go if you want to participate in tackling food waste for a cheaper price. I got a great range of pastries from the Too Good to Go. I was offered bread too, but I'd rather that go to the homeless. Amazing local place that deserves people's business!

Oh my, oh my! Starbucks has finally reopened at the Fort! After a six month absence, they have now…read moremoved into their new unit down by TK Maxx and Primark, which is so much sleeker and brighter than their old store inside Waterstones. There are charging points at every table and a free Wi-Fi service, as per usual for Starbucks. Despite being a small unit, they have been able to put in a lot of seats. If you go behind the counter, there are bench seats, whilst in the front are standard tables and chairs as well as a few sofas. I was wary that there would be a few teething problems but there was none. My iced caramel macchiato was as good as ever and was served pretty quickly. The only wobble was that they didn't seem to know how to use the loyalty card system when I whipped out my card. In almost every area, this store is a vast and much-needed improvement and an asset to Fort Kinnaird. Once the staff gain some more experience it will be even better.

Starbucks with a wide open space, lots of comfy seating areas even outside seating areas this is a…read morewelcome addition to fort Kinnaird.

A wee, cozy coffee shop just about a mile down from the Royal Mile. It's a bit more of a…read moreneighborhood feel in this side. It was a good pre-stop to Arthur's Seat hike on the difficult trail. Fabulous tea, since there wasn't a table when I arrived around noon, I took an Edinburgh Frost to go. Good strong, milky, gingerbready sweet.

What a gorgeous café! I can't believe it took me so long to visit despite living so close (it feels…read morelike I say that a lot). As I arrived, I saw the lovely "People love us on Yelp" sticker- always a good sign! And there is a lot to love! There is space for about 15 people inside, so it's not very large, and we were lucky to get a cute table for two near the door. We were immediately welcomed by a smiling server, who was very nice indeed. The cakes were on display in a cabinet and in the window area, and there was a nice selection. I ended up having a piece of Victoria Sponge, and Mary a chocolate cake. We also had a pot of tea for two. The tea came in a super cute tea cosy and with two fine china cups. The cake followed soon after, and they were both tasty. Clearly fresh, moist, and sweet. We both enjoyed them immensely. The place also has a nice menu of breakfast food, soup, scones etc. so there is a lot of choice. I'll be back.

Hyped place but lowkey worth it. We went in the afternoon and it wasn't too busy which was nice…read more The small snacks are the real hero here, had the earl grey pound cake which was fab.

The Milkman is a very overrated coffee shop. It is recommended in almost every social media video…read moreabout Edinburgh, but I feel like choosing this over some other options was a waste. The iced latte is standard; okay. Their almond croissant was crazy sweet, the type that makes your stomach a bit sick. I didn't appreciate that half of their pastries were laid out/stacked in the open air. When you're ordering, you're having to speak over them (doesn't seem sanitary).

The Tolbooth has been here for some time as an eatery in guise or another, but I've never really…read morestepped foot in the place since it stopped being a gift shop (hmm about 10 years ago I think!). So it was high time that this was addressed. I tucked into a serious open sandwich of goats cheese, red pepper and caramelised red onion - and boy, it was good. Underestimating my order, I had opted for the soup and a sandwich option, but it really wasn't necessary (although the carrot and coriander soup was tasty, and had all the hallmarkings of homecooked goodness), I left, stuffed and round as a ball. No room for checking out the homebaking either, probably a good thing - but it leaves me a reason for return, instead.

This is a lovely wee place that has been here for 5 years. It's taken me 2 years to remember to put…read moremy bum in a seat here. It's a shame I waited so long. On a lovely sunny morning with one of the kiddies at nursery we decided to grab brunch outside here. We were greeted by the owner who was lovely to chat to. I ordered the French toast with bacon and my partner the full Scottish. A definite Yum in both our opinions. The coffee was just delicious which I think says a lot about a place. if they take care in the bean they serve as a lot of people order it, it should be your signature. All in all great service delicious food lovely coffee. We'll be back to sample more as they also do a dinner service on a Friday and Saturday night. The menu changes every week which is excellent. I had a look at the previous weekends offerings and there was a lovely variety. 2 courses for £19.50 or 3 courses for £24. Not bad for a freshly cooked locally sourced meal. Give it a whirl.

Great little fish and chippy right on the prom. The cafe is owned by a Chinese family and they are…read moreso welcoming and friendly it's worth a visit just to meet them :-) We took my Gran here for fish and chips last summer and she's still raving to all her little friends how good it is.

This is probably one of the best places to have traditional fish and chips in Edinburgh. Get the…read more"Fish Tea" it comes with a pot of tea and bread. The food is cooked fresh and tastes great. The cafe has kept its traditional interior and there is a splendid view of the Portobello beach and seafront. The staff are so very friendly and we felt most welcome. I can really recommend it for all age-groups (we were a family group of grandparents, children and parents)

Lovely, hidden and quiet place…read more It is often hard to find tables available along the promenade for lunch, but because this is removed from the promenade (by 2 minutes!) you can usually find a table. The customer service is lovely, and the menu offers a varied selection of homemade meals and your typical "comfort food" which is great!

Very friendly, down-to-earth café. All the brunch options you could want--many varieties of a full…read morebreakfast, french toast, croissants, smoothies, as well as a massive lunchtime menu--complete with sandwiches, soups, meat, fish, and a page of daily specials! Everyone in my group was content with our Sunday afternoon experience. The staff were so lovely.

A place with both coffee and alcohol available? I'm sold! We went twice during our trip to…read moreEdinburgh. I got coffee one time and chai the other time. Both drinks were excellent and the staff was friendly! A plus is that the wifi works quite well! If you want to eat/drink there, you may have to wait a bit for a table, but you won't regret it. Fear not though, takeaway is available if you're pressed for time!

World class espresso drinks. The shots are sweet and full bodied. The milk is foamed to a silky…read moreperfection. The service can be a little slow, but the servers are friendly and quick to respond once you flag them down.

Wow... this was one of the best breakfast spots on our 2-month trip! We were there in early…read moreSeptember and had to wait only about 5-10 minutes for a table. The food was absolutely delicious! My porridge was so hearty and yummy, I wanted to lick the bowl. My spouse's eggs benedict dish was also fantastic, and you can tell they use very fresh, high quality ingredients. The way they serve the meals in little stainless steel lunch boxes is adorable. My chai tea latte with oat milk was fantastically spicy and not too sweet. The server was friendly, knowledgeable, helpful, and always nearby, so it was easy to ask for our check when we were ready. And the inside of the restaurant had a warm, cozy feel. I would gladly eat every breakfast here the next time we're in Edinburgh!

This place seems to be very popular and know it. At first glance, it's a cute, cozy, and humble…read morecafe. Everyone there was very nice; service was good. When it came to ordering, I got an Iced Latte and a Buttery Bap. The menu is a bit difficult to decipher, as it was confusing how much or how little can be added to it and at what cost. The menu said I could only pick one filling, but when I asked I was informed that I could pick an unlimited amount. I'm glad I trusted my instinct and went with just two: Veggie Haggis and Tattie Scones. Both of these were truly delicious. However, there was an extra charge for the second filling. Prices for additions are listed at the bottom of the menu as if they were sides you could order separately. On the receipt, I also saw that I was charged 0.50 extra for ice. I don't understand why places charge extra to make an iced drink when overall you're actually getting less of the drink. Overall, everything tasted good and I'm glad I was able to try numerous Scottish classics.