Wonderful cafe tucked away in off the main road. This place came highly recommend from our local host, so I was very excited to try! The staff were incredibly kind and made us travelers feel very welcomed. The breakfast and coffee were very tasty! I was a big fan of the eggs Benedict. Additionally, loved how cozy this place was. A perfect place to stop before getting the day started. I'd love to come back one day! read more

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Awesome veggie toast here. Just wow. Heaping plate of mushrooms and spinach with perfectly cooked eggs and nicely buttered toast along with avocado and halloumi. The perfect start to a long weekend day of activity. The coffees and teas were also great and the staff so hospitable and helpful. read more

In Edinburgh with friend and our three teenage girls. AirBnB host recommended. What a nice little place. Best latte of entire trip. Had scones with tomato, spinach & melted cheese for lunch . Very good. Bonus: They have balsamic vinegar on table that rocks! Save some of your bread for dipping. Reasonable prices, teens liked it, just charming. read more

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Best breakfast we have had in Scotland! Delicious scones and coffees. Highly recommend the savory scones (not pictured) read more

Leo's Beanery - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Edinburgh, EDH

If it wasn't for Yelp, I wouldn't have known about Leo's. If you're not familiar with the area, then you'd be forgiven for just driving past and having know idea it was there. And there are so many cafes and restaurants nearby--- many of them being so-so--- that it would be easy to overlook the place. But if you have, then you're totally missing out. The cakes here are heavenly. The carrot cake was one of the best I'd had in a while. I recently stopped here for lunch with a friend and had the half sandwich and soup. The tomato and red pepper soup was tasty, and my cajun chicken sandwich with cheese was worth a trip back for lunch. This is definitely one of your best bets in new town for a reliably excellent lunch. And if you happen to luck out like we did, then I'd recommend sitting outside on a sunny day (of which you're no shortage of in Edinburgh). read more

Leo's Beanery - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Edinburgh, EDH

Went for Sunday brunch after seeing it positively reviewed on Yelp. The place has a great buzz and always seems busy. The brunch menu is fairly similar to what you would expect, with a few more unique items. The cheese scones looked excellent and the bagel with avocado, mozzarella and pesto definitely was! I like the range of teas on the menu, which is always a favourite in the morning. The orange blossom oolong was nice, certainly a change from the more regular builders variety. Great looking cake cabinet, although we managed to resist, so will have to visit again before I can can review those! read more

Leo's Beanery - Brunch bagel with avocado, mozzarella, spinach, tomato and pesto. - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Edinburgh, EDH

Had a big lunch and delicious fresh baked scone with friend. Leo's is really the best underground restaurant or cafe in my mind. The quiche of the day, which i had is for vegetarian and it was just so excellent. My friend had burger with crispy potato and both of our dish were served with vegetable salad. The fruit scone was nice too. The most special things there was the hot chocolate. The hot chocolate was served with a cup of hot milk and a block of dark chocolate with spoon. So it make sure you are having the real hot chocolate now, not just the powder hot chocolate. That was so lovely!! The inside decoration, i think it is kind of vintage style. the black and white photo on the wall, the old book shelf, the special clock on the wall, they all looks so " Leo's Beanery". Everything was great, must visit again some point. read more

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Leo's is hidden below in in basement level in the New Town and definitely a favourite weekend hang out. I've been coming here since it first opened and it's still going strong. Firstly, they have beanery in their name and thankfully the coffee is good. If I am in for breakfast or lunch I will happily order a flat white. If tea is your thing, it looks like a decent selection of that also. We came with some Yelp folk for brunch here recently and it did not disappoint. The menu contains some of the usual favourites and it's all done to a high standard. I had eggs benedict - the hollandaise was perfect, the muffin was generous and I would definitely have it again. I definitely want to try a 'croque-mon-scone' next time though which looked fantastic. It's not huge and it's often quite busy; there's more room in the back but it feels a little bit more like being in basement. It's definitely a good place to spend some time on a lazy day though. There is plenty of pretty good looking cake on offer to go with the coffee and tea. Leo's have expanded their brand to a couple more places across the city which are also worth checking out. For breakfast/lunch/cake in the new town you should give the original a go. read more

Leo's Beanery - Eggs Benedict. Delicious and a good sized muffin. - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Edinburgh, EDH

Very nice, cozy place (inluding their own sort of library with books). Went here for breakfast and it was excellent. Eggs benedict and a mocha. Unfortunely my follow-up scone order went missing, but they made up for it in pure friendliness. No time for cake, but they sure looked good! read more

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I did that silly stance while walking with exaggerated arms and one of my legs out like I was just struck with a beautiful cartoon cat. If you don't know what I mean then tough. I love somewhere new and this place certainly is. Big thumbs up to all the tremendous home baking, I'm really disappointed about now being able to have time to try the 2 types of soup or have 3 different sandwiches (that I planned on before I realised that I was late and on a diet) Definitely will be back to this friendly, wee place. read more

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Lovely little place, very close to Stockbridge and the city centre alike. Based in a traditional Edinburgh basement, this cafe offers great coffees and a smile every time I'm in there. Even though it's usually busy, there's plenty of seating, so I've never had a problem finding somewhere to sit and read my book, and as it was an actual sunny day today, I even sat outside on the farrow and ball coloured Parisian balcony seating. I've never eaten here, but the food also looks great, and from the many stickers in the window (good food, local food guide, etc) it looks like it'd be a great place to grab some lunch. They also do a selection of homemade cakes that, so far I've managed to resist, but can't make any promises how long I'll be able to keep that up, as they look delicious!!!! read more

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Great coffee. Nice tucked-in patio perfect on a warm sunny day. Delicious brownies. read more

Leo's Beanery - Sunny day, perfect patio. - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Edinburgh, EDH

While walking down Howe Street in the cold Edinburgh drizzly all I could think about was having a nice hot drink to warm me up. And how convenient it was that I spotted Leo's Beanery. I had never heard of it before, but I was willing to try somewhere new! Located on the basement level of the street, Leo's Beanery struck me as being quite a retro cafe! The decor is modern and very welcoming. However, it was also very snug, a great place to escape from the rain! I had just a normal big standard tea, which was just what the doctor ordered, and it was quite reasonably priced! As I sipped my tea I gazed over their quite extensive menu. It had a range of cakes (which all looked lovely), sandwiches and soups! A perfect range of foods for a coffee shop. Also, the drinks menu looked tempting as well! Leo's Beanery is somewhere I would venture back to due to its friendly atmosphere and retro look. However, more importantly I will be going back to have a taste some of the fine food on offer! read more

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This cosy basement level coffee shop delights me every time. With perfect coffee, moist, tasty carrot cake and various seating to suit lone rangers like myself, couples, business groups or friends catching up and more. I love sitting outside for breakfast or by the window to work. Friendly staff & a lovely atmosphere to boot. Winning. read more

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A quaint little bottom level cafe, Leo's Beanery knows how to make a good coffee. Service was friendly and the place has a nice atmosphere. Can't say too much about the food, though there didn't appear to be a great selection of baked goods (but who knows? The select few could be delicious!) read more

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Very friendly staff checking to make sure we were well taken care of. Never felt rushed or forced out even though we accidentally stayed past closing time. The food was unique and delicious and freshly made. They also offered us a great deal of the left over baking from the day because everything is made fresh daily! read more

Leo's Beanery - Croque mon scone was really tasty I. Their freshly made scones! - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Edinburgh, EDH

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Cute coffee spot right below my cousins apartment. We tried to grab brunch on a Saturday but the wait was too long. The coffee was good though! read more

sometimes you hit a point after being dragged round to numerous different shops looking for a style of jacket that may or may not exist that you just need a coffee and a seat. thankfully my boyfriend agreed as he had given up hope of finding a new coat and we instead went to Leo's Beanery for a late afternoon coffee. the place is small with some tables in the front and i think one in the back room but i could be confusing this place with another one... the wait staff are friendly and even though you order at the counter they bring your food and drinks over to the table for you. there were a lot of lovely looking cake offerings so i was lured in by what they claimed were award winning brownies to go with my flat white. the coffee arrived and was a good standard, definitely of the superior coffee offerings in edinburgh. however the brownie also arrived and although my standards were set high by their award winning claims, i have to say it was probably the best brownie i have ever eaten possibly in my life (please don't tell my mom as her brownies will always clearly be the best!). but seriously though, i just need to go on about this brownie for a bit. it was deeply chocolatey without being bitter, it wasn't overly sweet, and the texture was that perfect gooey-ness that you hope for in a brownie. it was indulgent without feeling overly heavy and the only improvement i can think of is to add some ice cream to make it a brownie sundae. seriously amazing brownie...like seriously. i actually wonder if i could just buy a whole tray and take it home with me! so come here for good coffee but stay for the amazing brownie (although there are other sweet options including a very tasty pavlova that i got a bite of but why would you bother when the brownie is just so amazing...) read more

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I don't venture out of the force field that is Old Town very often. I want to, I'd love to... but I'm a "let's not mess with something we know is good" type girl. I stick to my favorites, where I know staff and patron alike. Leo's Beanery could be the death of all that. I may take the mile hike to Leo's just for the Chai Tea (tea-tea) and the adorable family-like atmosphere. It's family run, there's always babies all over the place and it looks like my grandma's 'den' (in a good way). I felt like if I had (I didn't) just gone over and thrown up a fist to the very hot (and very married to a very hot woman with a very adorable baby) barista, he would have fist-bumped me. Feeling like I could comfortably fist bump the owner on the first date? You have successfully recruited me to some New Town visits. read more

I like this little cafe, as it's the perfect place to stop before the long hike up the hill from Stockbridge (... 5 minutes uphill IS long). It's tucked on the lower level, so you can't really see it from the street and even if you happen to be passing by, it's pretty unassuming. Which works wonders for me, as it means this place is rarely chockablock full of the touristy crowd and has more of a laid back, local vibe - even during the festival. The coffee is good. I've said it before, but i'm not a big coffee gal. All I know is that I like the coffee here but I can't elaborate on why. I also really appreciate that they stock coconut water as 1. I often need to drown out a little of the caffeine buzz before walking to my next meeting and 2. it's front and centre, so it guilts me into staying hydrated. If I could make every spot in town tweak their shop fronts to keep me more healthy? Well... let's just say, this is one of the rare times when a guilt trip is wonderful. read more

We came here for a the yelp brunch club recently and they were very flexible with our group size. Seated in the back room, which I never knew they had. There were lots of different orders in the group, and everyone seemed to really enjoy what they got. I ordered the poached eggs with toast and added salmon. The bread was delicious and 3 large slices, I forgot who but a local bread maker! The poached eggs were lovely and the salmon was a nice added touch. I ordered a soya latte and I really enjoyed the coffee they used ( though some of the coffee experts in our groups weren't 100%) ... also I liked the soya milk they used it didn't take away from coffee. I really love brunch and this place is comfy, and had a good selection of delicious things to choose from! I will be back for bunch and coffee again. ALSO there were some amazing looking cakes ! I was full and wasn't able to get cake this day! But have had it before and really enjoyed it! read more

Leo's Beanery - Poached eggs and toast - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Edinburgh, EDH

Flat white and rocky road ... Just what I need on a day like today! Coffee & cake will wash the blues away! Love the place, atmosphere and the cakes& coffee read more

Our go to breakfast spot for our entire trip and we were never disappointed. Great breakfasts and bakery items, or just a great coffee for carry out. read more

I liked the concept of Leo's Beanery before I even arrived there. This was for several reasons. Leo's Beanery is a new-ish cafe in the New Town, and this is an exciting event. I don't know how many times my finger has frozen due to a complete lack of inspiration when I get a text from someone, asking where we should meet for coffee. Ok, fine, there are a multitude of places round Edinburgh to drink a half decent coffee, but I always try to keep it varied, so that I'm not sitting jaded and glassy-eyed one day in a coffee shop I used to love, but went to far too much. Also, prior to making my way over to this new and exciting cafe option, I read online that I could expect coffee, tea and coterie. Coterie...coterie? Don't mess with my head here Leo's Beanery. A group of people with shared interests and banter? Do you mean that when I get there, there'll be other people that used to collect stamps, and who incessantly listen to old school dance, and who circle sentences in magazines that they like the look of? if this is the case, then I fully embrace this coterie business. The day I chose to go was a busy Saturday afternoon. I have no issue with busy places if you're meeting friends, and it's almost always a good sign if somewhere is packed to the rafters anyway, but if I was coming along on my own, I would choose a different day. I don't mind sipping away on an Americano and working when other people are around, but it would be nice to experience this place again in its chilled out form. My friends and I sat at a table through the back, near a bookshelf, so if you do get stood up, this is a good place to sit, because it means you can swiftly grab a book and leaf through it casually, hopefully concealing the fact you didn't mean to come in on your own. There is also a pretty awesome sewing machine as part of a table combination going on. I want that table the next time. The cafe has that comfortable, lived in look to it, and has definitely gone down the vintage route, which I like, as I'm always a bit suspicious of anywhere too gleaming. For some absurd reason, I wasn't hungry enough to eat anything from the savoury menu, but I will be back to attend to this. There were plenty of sweet choices to select from, so I went for a tasty and lightly sponged lemon cake number, teamed with a sturdy latte. Both good, both worth returning for. Oh, and there's free Wi-Fi. This instantly reinforces the four stars. read more

So, I come here every Sunday after my yoga class so there's no way I can award Leo's anything under 5 stars. I always order the same thing - I LOVE their gluten free granola and the latte's are good. This is my go-to brunch place post yoga and sets me up for the day. Service has always been friendly and I've never been rushed as I munch away whilst making my way through the Sunday supplements. It has a lovely chilled and relaxed vibe and although can be very busy, I usually manage to get in for my granola. Us gluten free peeps are well served with rolls, bread and bagels available and there's gluten free cake options too. I have had a bacon bagel before, well that was the first visit when I made the mistake of not realising the portions are big and being hungry, I thought I'd order granola, bacon bagel and latte. Huge portion of granola that was taken home for brekkie the following day. Take away is available too. So, popular but well worth a visit with good quality food and coffee read more

I have had probably 20-30 flat whites from Leo's in the last few months. Not because the service is top notch and not because it's incredibly convenient ... because the coffee is absolutely incredible! Plus did I mention the service is pretty amazing too? The owners and staff have such an incredible passion for coffee and the beans that they buy and how they brew the coffee. If you like your coffee (and gluten free cakes!) then pop in and have a flat white. Just amazing! read more

I have ventured back a few times for food now and it does not disappoint. I always seem to go when it is packed, but am beginning to think it is always the case. The soups and salads are always lovely, and each day they have a featured soup, salad or quiche, each as its own item. They also have a delicious veggie burger, which isn't my normal lunch option, but it was so tasty. The cakes and treats are amazing, especially since they serve the best brownie in the world, which just happens to be gluten free. I'm not, but rejoice those with dietary requirements. The coffee is always delicious and it is a good stop for lunch, especially as it sits below Tribe Yoga and is a 5 minute walk from New Town. read more

I love this place--this was my third visit. For basement level, the space is unexpectedly and delightfully full of light and the atmosphere and decor is relaxed and chill. Food: I've had the eggs royale (eggs Benedict with salmon instead of ham) twice, and the eggs are always perfectly poached, no set yolks! I also had lunch here once, had a salad with halloumi and it was gorgeous, gorgeous, gorgeous. My companion and I dined delicately on a thick slice of coconut bread for dessert which was very, very yummy. I can't wait to try more of their food. Also: this place may have one of the best chai teas I've ever had outside of India and Nepal. Seriously, give it a go--you won't regret it. It's a secret house blend, and when you pour the tea into your mug the strainer collects all the lovely spices--wonderful! So far, the best coffee house I've had the pleasure of visiting in the New Town/Stockbridge area, and it will certainly see me again, and again, and again. read more

Great food, really fresh and well made- even 6yr old Mod, Alfie agreed; as you can see from his almost finished cheese scone. Pot of tea was really good too and nice touch with the bottled water brought to the table. Only complaint was that it was quite highly priced but really nice scran and good service to boot. read more

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You know when you visit a new city and you find yourself wondering around town, really wishing you had a locals knowledge as to the best place to grab a quick lunch or a coffee? We've all been there, right? It really is pot luck finding that little gem - that little place which has just the right amount of charm, the place where the coffee is just the right strength and the lunch, well, it's something to write home about. Leo's Beanery is such a place. It's one of Edinburgh's little gems. It's perfect for Saturday lunch with a good friend, or Sunday breakfast to help ward off last nights indulgence. The food is fresh, locally sourced, super tasty and it's great value for money. It's almost impossible to recommend one specific dish, but the burger is a winner. Don't forget to check out the specials board, I've never been disappointed! read more

Whilst out wandering around Stockbridge, I decided I needed haircut...so I hiked back up the hill to Howe Street to make enquiries at my usual hairdresser. However, they had no appointments, so whilst standing on the pavement outside pondering my next move, I remembered Leo's Beanery was across the road...and that I was hungry! This is a wee gem of a place, cosy, friendly staff and the kind of place you can quite happily eat lunch on your own! I secreted myself at a table in the corner, and set about ordering. They have a lovely selection of soups, salads, quiches and lots of tasty baking! I ordered a Roast Vegetable and Halloumi quiche, and got a good size slice of something that made me extremely happy (wrapped up in perfect home-made pastry!). It was a yummy salad that came with it too, and a delicious plate for £6.95! From the varied selection of teas and coffees came my Early Gray loose leaf tea, with a flowery china cup, proper strainer and instructions on the timings for a perfect cuppa! There's a lovely feel in Leo's...like being wrapped up in a warm duvet, with a good book and a steaming mug of tea, looking out of the window on a drizzly day. Fortunately for me today the sun was out, and I had a nice walk home though the New Town. Will be back soon... read more

First of all, I am EXTREMELY biased as my sister-in-law is the manager here and has worked here for years. Therefore, not only am I biased, but I also get the family treatment. That said Leo's has perhaps the best coffee that I have ever tasted. Good coffee can be hard to come by, but Leo's hits the spot. It's not too bitter, yet not too sweet with just the right amount of milk. The food is also AMAZING!! I've had the Egg Benedict here, which I think I may have eaten in about two minutes flat. All of their pastries and cakes are home made, which few cafes can claim! I was going to write about how amazing the service is, which it is, but realized that it was a bit of a brag due to the family connection so I'll tone it down a bit. The service is AMAZING! The staff are friendly and make an effort to recognize regular customers. Both the owners and staff really put their heart-and-soul into making Leo's one of the best coffee shops in Edinburgh, if not the whole UK. read more

This was really good. We ate breakfast here on our second to last day in Edinburgh. It's really cozy. Really good coffee, really good eggs, and oat milk (again!!!) read more

This is 100% my neighborhood go-to...hands down THE BEST cappuccino I have ever had. In addition to the amazing coffee (and a good list of teas) this place has the friendliest staff. Even when I go in on a crazed Saturday morning, the folks working greet you with a smile and help you find a table. I recently relocated here from the states and when I'm in a bad mood or missing home, I know I can walk here, get a friendly hello, and relax with a great coffee-all in a cozy, sunny interior. Also, they have one of those loyalty cards- buy 9 coffees and get the 10th free or something similar- which is nice. (Although I'd still go even if they didn't have it!) read more

Just one question before I start this review... WHY HAVEN'T I BEEN HERE BEFORE??? This morning I had my first experience here. I had heard that a free French conversation class would be taking place at 10am, so decided to come along. Howe street is far from the hustle and bustle of the touristy centre, yet in a beautiful residential area near Stockbridge. At basement level, one would expect darkness, gloom and damp. Instead be ready for: the smell of coffee, the comforts of home, a quite spacious zone which somehow also manages to be cosy. Prepare yourselves for the smell of freshly roasted coffee beans, good food, and a glass display cabinet full of delicious looking cakes, half of which just happened to be gluten free! I had already had breakfast, though wished I hadn't. The passion cake in particular looked amazing: coconut, banana and pineapple cake with spices, topped with a cream cheese frosting. Instead I 'settled' for a soya cappuccino. It was a damn good cappuccino. You order at the front, and the food/drinks are brought to your table by friendly, non-intrusive staff. The French class was tucked away in the back room, which was large and reserved just for us. The teacher was really patient and helpful, and only two other students turned up. With the small class size, we got a class tailored to our levels and personalities. I will definitely be coming back next week for the French class and for coffee and cake. The breakfasts look good too-gluten free bread is also available! read more

Really cute little place tucked away from the street. Staff is super friendly and helpful. I got the salmon bagel with some crisps and small side salad. The bagel itself was just okay, but the combination of the bagel, salmon, rocket, etc was delicious! Wish there had been some more cream cheese though. The crisps were kind of greasy but good! And lastly the salad though very small, was really nice due to the wonderful balsamic/oil dressing. Loved that! The cakes looked amazing as well. read more

Great food, great service and good music what more could you want for a weekend brunch.

My local. The best staff managed by Marie and Joe who will be very successful in whatever they go on to do on the back of what they have created here. The quality of baking, and especially their brownies, is first class. But they do more than just good quality baking. I work in London and if they were serving flat whites and their veggie breakfast like they do here the queues would be out of the door and down the street. And a good proportion of Edinburgh is yet to know of it's quality and even it's existence. You do have to know where to look to find it. Part of its charm for sure and I don't really want to have to queue down the street as it is my local. read more

Lovely subterranean breakfast and lunch spot. Freshly made scones, muffins, cakes. Enjoyed porridge, croissant and coffees. Barista terrific Look forward to going back! read more

I was recently introduced to Leo's Beanery and wasn't disappointed. The staff are helpful and friendly, the atmosphere is cosy, there's free wifi, and the food is mighty tasty. Truth be told, it was the choice of home baked goodies that really won me over. read more