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    Lovecrumbs

    4.1 (70 reviews)
    ModerateCoffee & Tea, Bakeries
    Closed 10:30 am - 6:00 pm

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    Salted caramel hot chocolate
    Ashley M.

    This place was really cute! It had a very cool vibe about the place. Everyone was very friendly. My partner and I got the salted caramel hot chocolate and it was really nice! My only complaint is it was hard to find. There wasn't a sign up (as far as I saw) so I walked past it a few times. but I'm glad I found it.

    Mary M.

    The cutest little cafe! Just a hop, jump, and a skip away from both Armchair Books and Edinburgh Books--the perfect place to sit down and cozy up with a new read. Laptop free on the weekends. Def try the sourdough bread you'll be pleased.

    Violet Petal tea and Pistachio Rose cake.
    Sam B.

    I was looking up tea room & cafe local treasures when I came across this place and the photos gave me a strong incentive to come here. I had planned out my day basically according to where I wanted to eat, when I started off at Clarinda's tea room first thing in the morning for a light breakfast (near Hollyrood Palace) before hiking up the pathway adjacent to the path that leads to Arthur's Seat summit (which I did yesterday and did not want to do that one again). After the long hike I figured I had burned off enough energy to be able to have cake, so I made my way over to Lovecrumbs, at one point using Google maps because I couldn't figure out where it was. I even passed it without realizing until I reopened Google maps and it told me to turn around. I finally found the store, only to discover that its CASH ONLY! And of course I didn't have much cash left on me, so I did what any crazy food lover would do and made my way back to my hotel in New Town next to Mark's & Spencer's and exchanged currency there. Now I was finally ready to trek back to Lovecrumbs- that's how dedicated I was to trying it before leaving Edinburgh!!! Got back to Lovecrumbs around 12:40 and with the help & advice from the friendly employee, I ordered a slice of the Rose & Pistachio cake and a cup of Violet Petal tea (the employee let me smell the dry tea and it had a strong but amazing scent!). The cake was pistachio and the frosting between the layers and on top was lightly rose-flavored. Now I normally don't like floral food and drinks but the combination of the flavors and how light the floral-ness was done well here. The cake was a little dry (but so far my experience showed me that all the cakes here are), but overall good. Now on to the best part of my afternoon snack (in lieu of lunch)- the tea was amazing! It was definitely different from the teas I'm used to and was great in a unique but delicious way. So overall a good experience, but again as a reminder to tourists- CASH ONLY! Also, this place really started to get packed as I was finishing up my tea so keep in mind that it does seem to get pretty busy here.

    Naz C.

    Lovecrumbs is the definition of eclectic and tasty coffee/cake house. Located around the corner from the Grassmarket, this location is a haven from the more touristy shops. We ordered at the counter next to the beautiful cakes and retail items then had a seat at the table near the window. We ordered an almond and fig cake, chocolate peanut butter cake and some lattes. The cakes were incredibly moist, large portion, and amazing flavor. Absolutely the best cake that we had in Scotland. It went perfectly with the lattes. The lattes were bold and flavorful. I opted for the cardamom and rose one which was extra tasty. While this location is a bit pricey, it is absolutely worth a stop. With its adorable interior, great food, and friendly service, we had a fantastic afternoon stop at Lovecrumbs.

    Flat white coffee
    Ben W.

    Super cool coffee shop and bakery. The flat white was Delicious and well prepared. The flaky crust of the sausage roll was amazing and tasty. The chocolate crinkle cookie was very rich and best to have with milk or coffee. The sea salt cookie was very salty but still good. Service was top notch.

    latte and bacon jam grilled cheese
    Carlie M.

    What an adorable coffee shop! Loved the atmosphere - very cozy. The barista was very kind and patient with us. We got lattes and a grilled cheese. It was all great!

    Mocha
    Manish C.

    Cute little coffee shop & bakery which was a few minutes away from my hotel in Edinburgh. Limited seating as it was busy when I visited. The service was excellent & both the mocha drink & the pastry (although a bit dry & expensive for the portion) I had hit the spot after an overnight flight from the US. A lot of the other businesses in the immediate area seemed to be closed on the weekend, but glad I stumbled upon Lovecrumbs.

    Velvety rich cappuccino!
    Maggie W.

    You'll never struggle to find a place in Edinburgh to stop for cake and a hot drink - but you could certainly do a lot worse than stumbling in to Lovecrumbs - which is what I did at the start of a busy day at the festival. Far enough from breakfast for me to want something to sustain me through (it's really hard fitting proper meals in between shows!) I opted for a cappuccino and my default carrot cake. Very tasty and obviously fresh cake, well made coffee and everything was brought over to my table (I'm clumsy and prone to spillage so this is a very useful service for me). Both the decor and crockery in Lovecrumbs is mismatched, but not in a try-hard way - it just felt totally chill, like hanging out at a friends house. I didn't even notice you could sit in the window (literally, some cushions and a wee table on the low, wide window ledge) until someone scrambled in, and I was very jealous of their premium seat. I could happily come back here with a good book and a few hours to spare. And seeing as I'm very keen to try their custom hot chocolates (Orange, Chilli & clove sounds too appealing to pass up) I don't think it'll be tooling before you find me there, curled up on their sofa with a dog eared tome.

    Coffee chocolate cake with a soy latte on the side
    Sarah S.

    Great (mildly hipsterish) decor with a wide selection of cakes to choose from (that comes from a cupboard!?) While the space is small there is enough seating to he comfortable, even if my friend and I had to share tables with other customers at one point. They provided soy for their coffees (though we had to pay extra for it) and had really good coffee in general! The prices were affordable and I would like going there again!

    This corner is darling!!
    Sarah A.

    Awwwwww man! Located a few minutes away from Grassmarket, Lovecrumbs has got to be the most darling wee cafe bakery ever! I fell in love the second I stepped in through those old wooden doors! This place is pretty big, has a lot of seating/tables (some are community tables so you'd have to share with other customers) and gives out a very rustic vibe, with the wardrobe cake display, mixed up furniture and upcycled piano to be made into a table! Like an antique shop turned bakery! Be aware that this place gets crowded over the weekend! Anyway, Lovecrumbs has a selection of many interesting and beautifully decorated cakes! I tried the lavender and black pepper cake (I know, what a unique combo!), and it was ... so strange ... but I loved it! It was a funny experience eating something as fragrant as lavender and then biting into a black pepper seed ... wow ... haha that was 3.40quid a slice! I also tried a latte and a hot chocolate. I'm not a big fan of their coffee because it's SOOO strong! They use Steampunk coffee (which I think has a very deep and strong roast) and generally serve double shots. Their hot chocolate was good though! Def would go back for that! But anyway, they're not known for drinks, mostly cakes so just stick to what they're famous for! Hehe Did I mention they have wifi? Yes. It's fast too ;-) Anyway, if I go back to Edinburgh, would definitely be back here to try more of their interesting cakes! There's usually so many, you're just spoiled for choice!

    This is a brownie AND meringue cake. Words cannot express how good it was
    Emily C.

    Eh they have a wardrobe full of cakes!!!! Do you actually need to know any more?!!! Like seriously. A wardrobe. A big giant wooden Narnia-like one. Full. Of. Cakes. Not enough?! Right. I had a chocolate brownie pie, with a meringue top. That's a 3-in-1 cake-style. Pie, brownie, meringue. All together. God help us all. Still wanting more?! You can sit in the window that's kinda like a little nook that's kinda like a little viewing platform on the world outside to eat your cake. Seriously. Go there. I want a Lovecrumbs in Dublin. So. Bad.

    David D.

    I love what they have done with the decor here, stripped it back and revealed some of the beautiful original features of the building. I also love the furnishing and cutlery. You can tell that they put a lot of love and effort into it. If you are lucky you might get the surprise frog mug. I wonder what other delights they have in those cupboards. The selection of cake is amazing and the portions are huge. They seem to be very popular too and I will have to get there earlier than 5.30 PM the next time, I'm desperate to try their raspberry & white chocolate cake and their Vicky sponge. The Carot cake we shared was delicious and the portion massive, perfect for a growing lad with a sweet tooth like me. We also shared a slice of chocolate tart, amazing and highly recommended, perfect with coffee. The coffee here is great, I must remember to ask where it's on my next visit if I can divert my attention from the cakes. The staff are very friendly and passionate about cake. Strong contender for my favourite coffee & cake spot in the city.

    Rosemary, fig and vanilla cake with a peppermint and white chocolate hot chocolate
    Kirsten B.

    I have now been to Lovecrumbs twice and reserved my judgement after my first visit, as I was extremely disappointed, considering the great reviews it has and the price of the cake - brownies and scones from about £2.50, but most (large) cake slices are about £3.40!! My first cake, which my friend had also, was a Rosemary, Fig & Vanilla cake. It was less rosemary and fig, and more/practically just vanilla. Hence, it was not the out-of-the-ordinary cake we were expecting and it was even slightly dry to boot. I returned to give Lovecrumbs another go and was a bit scared to go for something different or something that could potentially be dry again, so closely inspected the cakes before going for a tried and true carrot cake, that contained lots of dried fruit and nuts and of course, yummy cream cheese icing. I was very happy with this cake, although was a bit of a shame I wasn't confident to go with a more unusual flavour. My friend did though, going for Beetroot & Rose cake, which she also chose because it looked moister than some of the others and she thoroughly enjoyed it too. Our accompanying drinks were very nice - peppermint and white hot chocolate, and lemongrass and mint tea (could only taste lemongrass though). Both times we visited, the café was packed, having to wait for a table on the second occasion and it was rather noisy inside. They have an eclectic mix of furniture and the many cakes are uniquely displayed on tables, shelves and cubby holes. I am glad I went back to base my judgement on 2 visits, however I don't think Lovecrumbs is a place I would necessarily choose to go again.

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    Twelve Triangles - Twice Baked Blackcurrant & Pistachio Croissant

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    Stellar bakery and coffee spot near our Airbnb. Due to proximity, I went a few times. It's a small…read moreplace with no seating so just grab & go. Bread and pastries are fresh baked daily and displayed beautifully in the window. I got the pan au chocolate and a latte both times. Great place to stop in for a quick bite and caffeine hit in the morning on the way to work or a more substantial breakfast.

    Much more of an elevated selection of baked goods than a regular café. Can definitely tell they're…read morea bakery too. Everything I had left quite a nice impression with me. Sausage Roll: A very meaty sausage roll. Like it's mostly sausage, with a bit of dough around it. The sausage itself had veggies and herbs in the mix. Perfect if you want a big meal for breakfast. Cheese Scone: Subtle and mild cheesy. I didn't have any butter on hand, but imagine that would make this even better. Twice Baked Blackcurrant & Pistachio Croissant: Loved that there was a nice jam spread in the middle of the croissant. The twice-baking meant it wasn't as airy/flaky as once-baked croissant, but that is easily overlooked since the blackcurrant makes up for it. Frangipane Bar: A really great take on a dessert bar. Perfect if you love marzipan, but don't want to eat one of those weird brightly shaped candies. I liked this so much, I'm gonna look up how to make this at home.

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    Twelve Triangles - Saw people queuing in the morning as I was walking to get breakfast. So I thought to give it a try!

    Saw people queuing in the morning as I was walking to get breakfast. So I thought to give it a try!

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