Adorable little café in Edinburgh with cozy seating and great specialty coffees. Perfect place to warm up on a cold day and the meringue cookie I had was fantastic. read more

La Barantine Victoria - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Edinburgh, EDH

I was a bit worried because this is in such a touristy spot, but they had a really solid lemon tart, and a really great apple croissant. My husband really liked his flattened croissant too that had chocolate on one end. I would definitely come back here and try the quiche because I saw it and then regretted not getting one myself. read more

Blah! Super dry macaroon (it was vanilla- maybe other flavors are better), and an overly sweet bread pudding. Many rules here to follow here: -Our party of 4 was being asked to move by a ponytail older girl to a corner table to free up traffic between tight tables and chairs (which was understandable) but 10 min later, a gentleman with beard told us that the table has a reservation in 30 min - a polite way to ask us, paying customers, to leave. -I also have a tea cup from the hotel, which I placed on the table. The same girl asked me to not drink it inside the cafe since the drink was not purchased from them. read more

The service is on point and friendly. The store is quaint and warm. The Cappuccinos and Pastries are delicious. Great morning stop.

AMAZING!! The chocolate eclair was bursting with flavor, I could have seriously eaten five more!! We stopped in after dinner for a quick sweet treat and an espresso. They have limited seating inside. Super cute quaint cafe. We orders ours to go. Back to the elcairs...we are staying at the Virgin Hotel just up the street and have walked blast this place numerous times saying we would stop by later. I am regretting that I didn't stop sooner to try this delectable treat and sadly we are leaving in the early morning. Do yourself a favor and just stop for the eclair the first time!! read more

La Barantine Victoria - Chocolate eclair - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Edinburgh, EDH

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Beautiful little pastry shop! Come early as it started to get a bit crowded in there. Had a delightful pear tart and a pot of jasmine tea. I'll likely be back! read more

La Barantine Victoria - Jasmine tea and a pear tart - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Edinburgh, EDH

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Cute little place on Bow. Some seating but also good hot take away. Large selection of baked items and sandwiches. I had breakfast here two times and loved the coffee. The crusty baguettes with ham or salmon were great. There may be a wait out the door, but the staff keeps things moving along briskly. read more

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Very cute and cozy patisserie with only four tables inside. We stopped by for an afternoon snack and ordered a tarte, brownie, and iced teas. It was in the afternoon so they had a lot of items that were sold out, but they have pastries, soup, quiche, and macarons. The service was friendly and they cleaned up the tables quickly so other customers can sit right away. read more

La Barantine Victoria - Tarte and brownie - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Edinburgh, EDH

The best americano so far in Edinburgh! Quiche with veggies and goat cheese for me, Quiche Lorraine for my husband. Crust was perfection, flaky, fresh, buttery. And both fillings yummy Can't wait to go back for the pastries and the macaroons! read more

Best flat white coffee I had in Edinburgh; pistachio pastry is insanely delicious and free range egg options available for cheap and ethical protein. The second time I came, I spilled my coffee over the floor and he kindly offered to refill it free of charge. Would highly recommend for customer service as well as genuinely delightful food! read more

4/7/23- didn't get far and saw some goodness we wanted to try. Vanilla eclair, pastries and other items. Check out the photos. Wonderful and priced well. The passion fruit macarons were the best ever. Try this one. Very flavorful. Best once ever had. Only 1.55 pounds each. What a steal!! read more

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Cute place on Victoria st. The staff was friendly and helpful- the food was good. The setting is darling but we sat outside to watch people walking by. Nice place to have a bite while visiting Old Town Edinburgh. read more

La Barantine Victoria - Cappuccino - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Edinburgh, EDH

Oh my! Vice La France in Scotland! Should I say "Smile Me with Lorraine de Quiche? Qui!!!!!! Cappuccino at its best! A lovely little place with only 6 tables of 3 inside and a few outside, but worth the wait! Transport yourself to France with smiles! Yelp helps me find top shelf places, so this is why I don't have to do bad reviews. This place on Victoria Street is just so cozy, warm and inviting, you won't want to leave! By the way, the Salmon was outrageously wonderful according to my wife! If you have more than 4 in your party, sigh. But go anyway. LoL read more

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Cute little coffee and pastry shop. We stopped in for some snacks on our tour of Edinburgh. The window display had us wanting to stop in instantly. read more

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Fantastic little shop off main square in Old Town. Croissants were as good as France and the coffee was excellent. Service was quick and efficient. Only downside is they don't open until 9am. read more

We absolutely fell in love with this place during our brief stop in Edinburgh. We went the first morning we were there for breakfast and everything was absolutely perfect. We had just come from France, and actually preferred this to anything we had there--might have had to do with the friendly and patient service La Barantine provided! I usually don't like going to the same place twice on a vacation, as I'd like to experience as much as possible, but we went back the next day because we just couldn't bear leaving Edinburgh having only been here once. Thank you La Barantine Victoria! read more

LBV is a perfect little french cafe tucked into Bow street. The kind of place where the clerk says, "Bonjour!" when you step in and then continues the conversation she was having with the waitress in French. The pastries, appealingly placed in a window case to attract passersby, looked divine. But as we were feeling a bit more peckish, they were not for us. Instead we ordered two coffees and some of their heartier fare: a lentil soup and La Parisien sandwich. The soup was very good, warm, creamy, and hearty just as it should be, and came with a generous serving of 6-8 slices of baguette with pats of scottish butter. The sandwich was also very tasty, although perhaps less my speed, with the inclusion of egg. Overall, lovely place, good ambiance, and can't wait to go back and try the remarkable looking pastries! read more

La Barantine Victoria - Our table spread: Butternut squash soup with bread, Americano, Mocha, and La Parisien sandwich (Ham, egg, and Comté) - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Edinburgh, EDH

I honestly love this place. La Barantine Victoria is a quaint bakery that offers delicious pastries, heart-warming lattes (with BEAUTIFUL art), and good vibes only. I enjoyed it so much that I came here twice with my boyfriend and we were only in Edinburgh for two days (we probably would've came every day if we discovered it during our first day). The vegetable quiche is amazing and comes with a healthy portioned side salad (note: salad apparently doesn't come with quiches when you do take away). Their cappuccino had some of the best art I've seen, and their croissants are to die for. I ordered both a chocolate and a regular croissant and was planning to save one for later but couldn't because they were that good... Come here if you're visiting Edinburgh, you won't be disappointed! P.S. They do NOT have WiFi in case you were wondering (as of Oct. 2018). read more

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I think the worst thing I can say about this place is that they opened at 8:06 rather than 8am. The shop offers a nice selection of pastries, ornate cakes and slices, drinks, and sandwiches. As we were there for breakfast, we shared a raisin swirl, lemon meringue, and slice of apple tart, along with coffee and a refreshing peppermint tea. Each food was presented on small slate plates. Gorgeous and delicious. read more

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Great customer service! Order a hot matcha latte. Best matcha latte I have ever had thus far. Great location and the atmosphere is very welcoming. read more

Needed a breakfast for 5 on a Sunday morning and found La Barantine Victoria. Opening at 9am, this is a lovely traditional French patisserie. We ordered almond croissants, pain au chocolat, almond pain au chocolat and a cinnamon bun as well as three espressos to go. All excellent quality. Would go back anytime. read more

Absolute gem in Haymarket area. Fabulous pastries, sandwiches and coffee. Being in a heavy walking area, always busy, yet staff are pleasant and make you feel welcome read more

What a charming little French cafe in Edinburgh. The cafe culture in Edinburgh is something I haven't been able to find yet back home in D.C., and La Barantine Victoria adds a lot to the offerings that Edinburgh has. The atmosphere is quite nice, combining the old stone look of Victoria Street with that French charm. I ordered a cappuccino and the Le Normand sandwich. The cappuccino was the best I'd had in Edinburgh (I'd had about 4 in my 5 days there). I also really loved the sandwich. It came on a baguette and was filled with butter, ham, brie, and salad. It's something I would have eaten on my many days in Belgium and it made me feel like I was back in my childhood, which was a great feeling. I would recommend La Barantine Victoria if you're walking down Victoria Street looking for a place to grab a quick bite or a coffee. Their pastries and viennoiseries looked really good too! read more

One of our favorite places in Scotland. Cosy with great coffee and pastries. Can't beat the location right on Victoria Street. Friendly staff as well. We've probably visited 6 or 7 times over the last 2 years. Will be back for sure. read more

Very friendly staff. Nice quiet cafe for drinks and pastries. Food was excellent. The menu was laid out nicely to see what you wanted and easy to order. read more

Excellent vegetable quiche. Fully cheese and crust. Yum. Croissant sandwich was so good.

During our stay in Edinburgh, we went to La Baratine twice for breakfast. The staff was great and working so hard to make and serve orders! The ambiance is quite lovely and the food delicious! Would I return? In a heartbeat - highly recommend! read more

This place is better than Angelina's in Paris. It was sooooooo good. I saw the pastries in the window as I was passing by and I couldn't resist. £3.45 for a tart. The macaroon on it was the best one I've had. The fruit was so good and the filling was delicious! I'd definitely recommend this place if you're looking for a treat! read more

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On my way to St Giles Cathedral from Grassmarket I spotted this little French coffee shop on West Bow. I walked passed it at first, but was drawn to it by the amazing Eifeltower of Macaroons displayed in their shop window. So I turned around. It's a very small coffee shop with about 6 tables. I ordered a Cafe Latte, 2 macaroons (salted caramel and pistachio) and a La Croque Monsieur. They are selling some amazing macaroons, tarts, french baguette , french bread and other french pastries (like Croissants). Did I mentioned that this place is French :-) The service was a bit stiff and the prices are not cheap as you are in "Town", but they do some offers as well, like a drink, a sandwich and a dessert for either £7.20 or £9.80. I really liked the Latte. They know how to do a proper coffee. read more

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"Bonjour" was the greeting I got from the friendly man behind the counter when I walked in the door. I had just gazed at a tower of macarons in the window after walking down the hill from the Royal Mile on my way back to my car parked in the Grassmarket. Within a couple of minutes I realised that my "bonjour" was partly to do with the fact that very little English was spoken in the cafe... I had basically just stepped into Paris from Edinburgh. The staff in La Barantine Victoria were really friendly. It had the feel of a family-owned business, which may actually be the case. I had the La Basque sandwich. It was a fresh baguette with chicken, mayo, roasted peppers and salad. I couldn't resist putting it down. Even though it was a big sandwich, I wanted more just because it tasted so good. I decided to go with the lunch deal of a sandwich (or quiche), hot drink, and... wait for it... a macaron. I had a nice pot of English Assam Breakfast tea which was tasty and at a good strength. And then I went with a salted caramel macaron, which was divine. It doesn't look like it from the outside, but there's actually seating inside, so grab a table and savour the goodness of La Brantine. La Barantine Victoria is great and should be on your list of places to try, even if you're getting a baguette, quiche or macaron to take away. read more

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Perfect little French Cafe! I've been to La Barantine in Bruntsfield once ages ago - loved it but am rarely up that side of town. My friend and I had just finished the Santa Run and thought we had earned ourselves a treat so I turned to Yelp to see what was nearby and was delighted with the suggestion of La Barantine near the Grassmarket.- we peeked in and saw that every one of the tables in the tiny seating area were taken. A friendly couple saw us and indicated that there were two stools free at the window counter. A bit wonky but we were cold and hungry so we nabbed them (luckily the friendly couple were nearly finished so we grabbed their table). The waitress was re-assuredly French, friendly and efficient. Within minutes we had the options explained and had placed our orders. The Soup and baguettes combo was the perfect choice and a nice value. Soup of the day was a thick, rich sweet potato and parsnip. Very tasty and the crispy croutons on top were an added bonus. The 'Savoie' baguette was EXCEPTIONAL. The baguette was light, crispy on the outside, soft and airy inside. Just the right amount of filling - every ingredient could be tasted - all in balance - all full of flavour. I can still taste it now. It was so filling that we didn't have room for cakes - but they all looked gorgeous and I did try them in Bruntsfield so I can vouch that they do taste as good as they look. La Barantine is perfect for collecting your baguettes and croissants, or sitting in for cakes and a hot bevvie or for breakfast or lunch (if you can grab a table). read more

La Barantine Victoria - Tower of macaron - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Edinburgh, EDH

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This is one of my favorite spots in edinburgh! Great selection of teas and coffees and delicious sandwiches and pastries. Lovely to sit in or just grab something to take away. read more

French patisserie cafe close to Edinburgh castle. Ordered a small hot chocolate, and a salmon cream cheese, tomato baguette. Crispy, savory, and paired very well, they offered a variety of other desserts from fruit tarts to French macarons; this place was a nice cozy pitstop to have a quick bite . Definitely a nice place to dodge the rain and have coffee or tea. read more

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We loved this place on our visit to Edinburgh. Cute French bakery with great cappuccino. I had salmon sandwich and the food was so fresh and satisfying. At a great location too- right on Victoria street, the place that inspired Diagon Alley! read more

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In a 6 day stay in Edinburgh, I came here 4 times. I would swing by to grab a baguette or sweet to take back to the apartment we rented. Every time the food was flavorful and fresh and the service was lovely. read more

La Barantine is by far my favorite coffee shop I've ever been to, nicest employees, the best food and the best coffee. When I had holiday in Edinburgh we stayed at a hostel down the street and had breakfast here 5 days in a row, seriously if you go here you won't be disappointed. Make sure you take a second to try the pastries they're insane (; read more

La Barantine Victoria - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Edinburgh, EDH

My friend and I, both USA natives, have been traveling these past several days in Europe and did an impromptu stop here. I'm not much of a coffee person, but ordered the Hazelnut Macchiato Latte with some pastries. My drink was creamy, flavorful, and a touch of sweet. It was delicious! One of the very best coffees I've had in Europe and that's coming from a picky drinker. Also, the staff are so kind and wonderful, and the shop is adorable. Would love to come again! read more

One of my favorite happy places I've discovered in the city. Everything about it is charming, the staff are very nice, service is delightful, and the atmosphere is cozy with lovely art. The pastries are not just gorgeous, but delicious, which is often not the case. What really keeps me coming back is the delicious coffee. The barista takes great care in delivering a beautiful decorated flat white, that tastes like heaven, the perfect combination of creamy and bitter. I come here most Saturdays whilst my child is at dance class, and it's my favorite relaxing time of my week. A fantastic cup of coffee, a baguette au beurre et à la confiture , and a good book. I will usually get a treat for the child after dance she adores their macarons and chocolate croissants. They are fresh, flakey, buttery goodness. read more

Very french. All staff appear native french. Cakes delicious, lemon tart nice and tart, vanilla slice lovely. Coffee excellent. Small place. read more

La Barantine Victoria - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Edinburgh, EDH

Delicious baguette and oat milk latte! A great vegan snack I had in the middle of a walking tour. Friendly and cute cafe. I will definitely be back here, I miss French food now that I've left Paris. read more