Cote Brasserie - Edinburgh

Delightful spot. The atmosphere is relaxed and comfortable, and I felt like I had discovered…read moresomeplace special and a bit hidden from the general run. The staff is very friendly and attentive. The food was great--beautiful presented, fresh, full of flavor. We had an assortment of salads and a toastie and were well satisfied, and looked at what neighbors ordered and thought about returning.

Lovely wee spot for breakfast for lunch that has been around for years and is still consistently…read moregood. Staff were friendly and the food was nice quality.

0.4 mi•Grassmarket, Old Town

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Baked eggs

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Traditional eggs Benedict with streaky bacon (crispy muffin requested). Mocha coffee.

La Barantine Victoria

4.7(89 reviews)

LBV feels like something straight out of a storybook! While browsing around the Grassmarket, I was…read moreall but lured into the shop by the window pastries alone. Truly, it's such a darling spot to tuck into if your feet need a break or you're in need of a coffee pick-me-up. The café smelled dreamy when I wandered in, and there was a small table open in the corner, so I decided to stop for a coffee and sweet treat. And it was divine! The staff were so friendly and even helped me narrow down my pastry choices. The only thing to note is that the café doesn't offer a customer restroom, which is a bit of a bummer. They did direct me to the nearby public library, though, so it's just something to keep in mind. But don't let that stop you from taking a café break here! There are even a couple of outdoor tables if Edinburgh weather cooperates. And if it doesn't, the inside is cozy and comfy too. A lovely little spot to rest, recharge, and indulge in something sweet while exploring Edinburgh.

Ended up here twice within a couple of hours and then again the next day. The quiche was very good…read moreas well as the fruit tart.

0.5 mi•Old Town, Royal Mile

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The Milkman

4.5(150 reviews)

Wonderful gathering spot and lots of vegan options! Definitely worth a stop by! You should be…read moreprepared for minimal seating as it's a cozy little cafe.

When visiting Edinburgh, everyone knows The Milkman is a must try spot. A staple to the quiet,…read morequaint yet bustling corner of Old Town, The Milkman menu features a small, simple yet unique offering of pastries, coffee & tea. It is the perfect spot for those on the go as seating is very limited. Inside, you'll find the place to be quite charming. Stone covered walls, warm lighting & the aroma of freshly made coffee makes this place feel like one out of a storybook. Both times I've gone, I was greeted by the friendly staff who did a wonderful job keeping everything in order as it was quite busy. I usually don't opt for hot coffee, but as it was a cold and rainy day, I opted for what I believe was a brown sugar honey latte. For munching, I had the strawberry croissant. The coffee itself was very small in size, but it had great flavor. It was subtle, with the perfect amount of sweetness. The croissant was flaky and the layers of the dough filled crust were incredibly delicious. is it the best coffee I've ever had? Certainly not, but the service and the charm of the cafe make it all well worth It. It truly is a must try spot when visiting Edinburgh. Stop in for a hot cup of coffee, take a stroll and get carried way in the streets of Edinburgh.

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Papii

4.3(51 reviews)

0.1 mi•New Town

This is one of our favourite brunch spots in Edinburgh…read more Papii is located less than a 5 minute walk from Princes Street. It's fairly small inside so you'll need to head there early or be ready to wait (it's worth it!). They have a good menu (displayed artistically on the wall), with both breakfast and lunch items but you need to get the waffles! They are THE best! Price wise, you're talking £7/£8 pp which is really good value for money. Bacon & Maple Syrup OR Strawberries & Maple Syrup. Perfection. To read more about Papii, check out our blog post! https://www.sandlblog.com/post/the-first-place-we-re-going-after-lockdown-is

Oh my goodness! The Strawberry Maple Bacon waffles were sublime. I ll the waffles were light and…read morecrispy. The sweet and salty blended together perfectly. It's a small cozy wonderful place for breakfast brunch or lunch.

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Fredericks Coffee House

3.8(32 reviews)

0.1 mi•New Town

love the couches! Honestly, I've walked by here so often,…read morewould have never noticed it if my friend didn't take me there. It's a white door which takes you to stairs, and the cosy coffee house is on the first floor. I had a white chocolate which I would not rate very high. Not rich enough flavour, more sugary milk. I am quite picky being Belgian maybe, but still. However, my sandwich (grilled) was great! I had the hummus cream cheese chargrilled veggies panini, yummy! Came with greens and potato salad. They custom made it with no onions for me. I really like the cosiness, friendly staff, and will be back if I look for a chill cafe to catch up with friends.

It may not look much but the food is really good! Nice and cosy litle place…read more Nice view, not to crowded. They have more then the scottish breakfust. I found it here on yelp. And i just Love this place!

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Lady Libertine

5.0(9 reviews)

0.4 mi•New Town

5 Stars for cocktails and late-night bites in a moody atmosphere!…read more We'd just arrived in town late at night and were thrilled that Lady Libertine was open and had space for us. As you enter, you'll go down a set of stairs into a dimly lit bar and restaurant that seems perfect for a sexy date and people watching. One table near us had a group of young women celebrating a birthday and the other had folks who were clearly regulars and knew all the staff. The also had a DJ playing, but not so loud that you couldn't whisper to your date. There was a special negroni menu, so my partner ordered from there and I got a martini (creature of habit). We also ordered a fish dish from the menu and some fries. Service was slow, but friendly (make sure to ask for silverware before the food comes, hehe!), and we weren't in a big hurry. I'd definitely return and highly recommend it for the cocktails and mood alone. Next time, I'd come hungrier to try the bigger dishes!

Amazing, amazing bar staff. Friendly and very welcoming to visitors from countries…read more The drinks, chats and atmosphere were lovely. absolutely recommend and a must stop when in this lovely city.

0.6 mi•Royal Mile, Old Town, Newington

Baked aubergine (bottom) Roasted cauliflower (top)

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The Edinburgh Larder

4.5(350 reviews)

Great place. Delicious fresh food. Friendly service. If I'm ever in Edinburgh again, it will be one…read moreof my first stops for food.

If you're in the Royal Mile in Edinburgh and it's time for breakfast this is the place…read more A hint is the Little Larder is next door and open for breakfast so this is the place to eat. The larger restaurant is amazing for all the other meals but the little larder is an amazing breakfast spot. The service is excellent and they treat you like family. Helpful and very accommodating if needed. The place is small (hence little larder) but worth any wait as you will not be disappointed. Go, order the traditional breakfast and coffee or tea, sit back and enjoy.

Seating area

Chai latte

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Scottish Breakfast

Cairngorm Coffee

4.5(37 reviews)

0.0 mi•New Town

I only had a few lattes and cortados here but they were so amazing! The guilty pleasure espresso…read morewas soooo good, I had to buy a bag to take home with me! The staff was relatively nice but the cafe was very busy. It was hard to find somewhere to sit. The food options looked great but I only got to try one pastry.

Six of seven, on the Disloyal 7 challenge, and we were swiftly running out of time to collect 'em…read moreall! We clearly didn't plan things out well, as we had to scramble to hit stops 6 and 7 within an hour of closing, on our last full day in Edinburgh. But, in our defense, coffee shops close up super early in Edinburgh! We hustled our way from the Mile towards Cairngorm, side-stepping tourists and hurrying across intersections. On a normal day, it would've been a nice jaunt through town, but on this day, it was a hectic seemingly-longer-than-it-should-have-been-half-sprint to the front door. I did love the feel of this shop, from the steps leading down to the cozy interior and the bags of spent coffee bean lining the ceiling. The girl working that day was very nice and welcoming. We placed our order and settled into a small table near the back of the building. I kept an eye on the barista (hubby's back was to the counter) so that I could pop up to grab our drinks when they were ready, but she brought them to us, instead. She saw our Disloyal 7 cards out on the table, and said, "Be sure to bring that by before you leave so that I can stamp them!" The lattes were good, with a nice, rich and creamy flavor. I think I could've ended our night here, wrapped up in the warmth of a good latte and a comfortable chair, but my husband pointed out that we had time to get to the final stop on our list, if we hurried. So, we went up to the counter and had the barista stamp their slice, and then hurried once more into the cold Edinburgh dusk.

0.5 mi•Grassmarket, Old Town

Flat White with Guilty Pleasure House Espresso Blend

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Coffee. Grilled cheese.

Scotts Kitchen

4.6(35 reviews)

While traveling in Edinburgh, my friends and I decided to try Scott's Kitchen for breakfast,…read morelocated on the Upper Bow of Victoria Street. It ended up being one of my favorite breakfasts in Edinburgh! For my main, I ordered the eggs Benedict with bacon, and it was absolutely delicious. It truly exceeded my expectations. The coffee was also great. I ordered an Americano and indulged in a few mimosas as well. My friends and I had such a great time. Between the excellent service, delicious food, and charming location, it was a wonderful experience all around. Highly recommend stopping by for breakfast if you're in Edinburgh!

Service was great. It was nice to eat outside looking over Victoria street. The food is of great…read morequality and reasonable prices. The haggis was delightful. The Cullen skink was good but you need to like smoked fish to truly enjoy it.

Eggs Benedict

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Americano

Dishoom

4.8(390 reviews)

0.3 mi•New Town

I am still dreaming about their rose and cardamom lassi. I…read morecan just write a review alone on the lassi, it was subtle, refreshing, and compliments the chicken tikka masala with was cooked perfectly. You can really taste the flavors. The plates are meant to be shared so it's more of a Tapa's style place with dishes packed with spices and flavors. The establishment has 3 floors, the bar at the bottom, the middle and then the top floor where we were seated but they have an elevator where we would take to get the bathroom on the bottom floor. The place was beautiful and packed with people even on a Monday night. The service was lovely and I even enjoyed how they have an allergy menu to pick dishes that wont have your allergy. :,) I even found myself googling the songs because the music was very lively and fit the atmosphere perfectly. I would go again next time I'm in town.

I knew Dishoom had a loyal following before visiting, but I wasn't prepared for just how good it…read morewould be. We stopped in for breakfast and from the moment I looked at the menu, I knew this wasn't your typical brunch spot. As someone who's been sober for over a decade, I genuinely appreciated seeing a thoughtful nonalcoholic drink menu instead of the usual afterthought. Creative, intentional, and every bit as interesting as the cocktail list. Then the food showed up. The breakfast naan sandwich absolutely lived up to the hype. One of those meals where you immediately start thinking about when you can come back and order it again. Everything was packed with flavor, beautifully balanced, and somehow comforting while still feeling completely different from anything I'd had before. Dishoom's breakfast menu has become famous for those naan rolls, and after trying one, I completely understand why. What impressed me most was that nothing felt gimmicky. The concept, the atmosphere, the drinks, and the food all supported one another. Honestly, I'm not aware of anything quite like this in the States. It feels less like going out for breakfast and more like stepping into another city's café culture for a couple of hours. Dishoom was one of the culinary highlights of my trip to Edinburgh, and it'll be one of the first places I return to the next time I'm back in the UK

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Okra fries, samosas

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The French onion soup had shredded cheese on top that wasn't baked or melted. The chicken was bland…read moreand needed more sauce.

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Currently ranked #25 best restaurant in the world according to me…read more During my second trip to Edinburgh, I finally took the plunge and stopped in for dinner, even though no one had ever specifically recommended Olive Branch. But I had stood outside perusing the menu posted near the entryway several times before and eventually had a reckoning. Inside, Olive Branch is modern and carefully designed with high ceilings, a full bar, exposed, and has the menu written in chalk on one of the walls. It's cozy inside with relatively few tables, maybe 10 or fewer. The menu looked inspired and, best of all, it was simplified down to only a handful of dishes - a good sign. We went with the grilled asparagus appetizer [A+], which was super fresh and delicious with a novel flavor mix of micro greens, pea puree, and pickled fennel. For the main course, I ordered the roasted lamb rump. This was served with pea puree again, parsnip crisps, and lentils. Everything about this dish was exquisite. The lamb was soft and well seasoned with incredible sauce. The lentils were nicely seasoned and cooked perfectly. (Usually, this is where restaurants really cut corners.) My dad ordered the ribeye, which tried and scored as an [A]. For dessert, I did the marshmallow and dark chocolate cheesecake, which was to die for [A+]. Overall, they did everything exceptionally well. Our server was upbeat, truly knowledgeable about the food, and on-point with our food and drink. Each dish showed me that both the quality of the food was superior as was the detail and thought put into its preparation. I was stunned. Wow...

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The staff here were so nice and accommodating. That made the meal. I enjoyed some local Haggis…read morewhich was good especially how it was prepared. Then came a fish dish with a delicious sauce. Finally, I finished it off with a creamy cream brûlée. The staff help pair the meal with a delicious French white (Sauvignon blanc). The restaurant is in this old townhouse with a very cool decor and cozy setting. Very enjoyable.

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Sticky Toffee Pudding is synonymous with Scotland, and when doing a search, after dinner one night…read morein Edinburgh for the best Sticky Toffee Pudding in town, Wedgewood showed up at the top of the list. So, armed with a great desire to eat the best, and without any reservation (but later in the evening), we marched down the Royal Mile to the restaurant and looked as hopeful as possible when we walked in. Our hopes were answered with a quick delivery of my wife and me to a nice table for two and the dessert menu. We shared the Sticky Toffee Pudding. It was the first one we had in Scotland and the one that became the litmus test for all the others. It was REALLY GOOD. The sauce it was coated with was rich and premium...the cake was perfect with the perfect amount of spices in it to make it all feel very indulgent and perfect. Honestly, every Sticky Toffee Pudding we had after this one was a little bit of a disappointment. Thanks, Wedgewood The Restaurant, for giving us a space late one June night, and for the best Sticky Toffee Pudding we've ever had.

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