This ought to be a five-star review…read more Had it not been for a few minor aggravations, it would have been. Let's get those out of the way first: the card machine was broken - not their fault I know, but running up the road in the rain to the nearest cashpoint does sully one's experience a little. There was no sugar on the table to put in my tea, meaning it had to be pilfered from another table. FInally, the girl serving didn't ask me if I wanted ketchup on my bacon roll, leaving me to assume it would be delivered on the side anyway, which it wasn't... But those are minor aggravations. Mini mini mini qualms. Overall, PJ is quite simply L.O.V.E.L.Y. Big and fresh and high-ceilinged, with a good line in yummy-looking cakes (including some simply adorable mini macarons) and a fine Chesterfield sofa, this is my kinda place for real. I don't get out to this end of town all that much but this is definitely a beacon to draw me back. (Although it looks like they're opening a branch on South Bridge, so, y'know. It depends where the sofa ends up. I'm fickle.) My bacon sandwich came on proper wholemeal bread, just like you'd hope, in a roll bigger than my palm. Ok, ok, tiny mandolin hands render that comparison useless. Let's say about the size of a saucer. A happy size. A truly filling size. Sure, without the ketchup it was a little drier than ideal but not so much that I bothered to actually ASK for ketchup. Add to that that my pot of tea was good and generous and cost me less than two quid, and I was properly set for a darn tootin' good day. Thanks, Pat Jacob. Looking forward to having you in Old Town!

Stopped off tonight enroute home from work to meet my husband and his parents for a coffee and…read morecake. I had carrot & parsnip which is a new combination to me, but delicious. Tasty latte and they sell fentimans curiosity cola which is a real treat. Good service. how refreshingly nice to have home made produce with good quality ingredients that the person who made it can tell you all about it. All veggie as they don't use gelatine! Hurrah.

Seeing the colorful pastries in the window, I knew I had to stop in and check it. I discovered it…read morewas a chain later, but each Patisserie Valerie has the same feel of a classy, upscale pastry café with great music and lovely people. For seating, there is plenty of chairs and small tables for larger groups. I ordered the latte and fruit tart and would recommend to others! The tart's cream was a little excessive but the fruit was fresh and added a great flavor.

I took my niece here for a special treat, we were warmly welcomed and our order was taken promptly,…read morecan't fault the service. We really enjoyed our yummy treats too, the fruit tart was delicious and my niece gave a thumbs up for the crepes. i think we will be back again soon.

This place is amazing. The donuts have such a good taste in so many ways i cant describe. The staff…read morethere is really nice. And the inside area is always very clean and polished.

Well, well, well, we meet at last! I've heard so much, so show me a good time. Oh yeah!…read more I've had Krispy Kreme doughnuts previously down in Bath and Bristol. So, I knew I would treated to the max and the choices would be good but how good is Edinburgh?! I have heard about the 24 hour drive-thru and all about the queues. Angela B. and I decided to go here for part of my birthday day out in Edinburgh. She did also have special orders from her Mr to get many doughnuts-to-go, or else. No argument there! It has been opened for a quite a while now, so it was a pleasant, non-busy, non-queuing experience. We enjoyed watching the Doughnut Theatre in full action and taking lots of photos in the process. We made our way up to the counter and I needed sugar fast as I was flagging, lots of birthday excitement, and I was still to drive back to Glasgow. I ordered a strawberries and cream, I like doughnut with a filling best, along with a mocha and cream. Sugar rush!!! Yas! I ordered separately 3 doughnuts to take away, an original glazed, another strawberries and cream and a glazed raspberry filled doughnut. Delicious! As we had came into a Hotlight store, Angela had good knowledge here, it meant it had a Hotlight Happy Hour and it at the exact time we arrived, between 7.00pm - 8.00pm. Ya dancer! This meant we were treated to a free original glazed doughnut, hot off the line. Oh man, it was like biting into fluffy sugary clouds. It was amazing! I think I may have boarded on delirious. Please note they don't automatically do this, we had to ask and then double check with another staff member we were getting the doughnuts. So ask! Edinburgh you have proved to be worthy and I would more than happily go back. So with our Krispy Kreme hats, balloons, doughnuts-to-go and a faces so high on sugar, we skipped merrily on our way.

Ok, first of all, if you are looking for this place, it sits within a blue building labelled…read moreGorgeous. Gorgeous is a shop and therapy centre and Hanna Cherries sits within it. It appears pretty busy with lots of people coming and going into different therapy rooms. Just as well the traffic isn't mirrored by demand for tables, at it is small and there are about 4 or 5 tables here. As part of feeding my ongoing cake habit and my need to sniff out anywhere that does GF cake, I headed down to Stockbridge at the weekend. Hanna Cherries prides itself in natural ingredients so many of their offerings can be suitable for vegan and/or gluten free diets. For coffee addicts, this probably isn't the best place for you as only filter coffee is available. A wide range of teas are available as well as hot chocolates and juices. A limited sandwich menu is offered as are soups from Union of Genius. I got a sandwich which for me was basic but this place gets 4* for the cakes. There was a fab range if cakes for vegan and gluten free diets and there were also dairy free options. The carrot and orange cake I had was a decent size wedge and was lovely. I was also tempted by the coffee and walnut and it did take a bit of uhmming and ahh-ing before I finally decided. The interior is lovely - lemon walls, mismatched furniture and also a book exchange if you want to relax with some reading. The service was great too - asked a couple of times if everything was ok but we were left alone to chat without constant interruptions. So, I'll definitely return. I will be back for cake in a heartbeat - home made, great options and gf choices so just fab :-)

Union of Genius soup and fresh bread. Can't get much better than that. The bread had been baked in…read morehouse that morning, I asked what the secret ingredient was and was told by the lovely lady who served us that it was courgette; it keeps it nice and moist, and very tasty too. We accidentally found this place while walking towards Stockbridge and decided to pop in for lunch, We loved it. Ideal place if you are or work in the area looking for somewhere to get some lunch or a bit of afternoon tea. I'm going back soon to try the cakes.

I am a fan of this little cosy patisserie and would definitely come again for some cakes and…read morebaking, however not so much probably for their baked potato again :D While I think they have very reasonable prices for the cakes and tea, which probably make them favourite from locals, my potato was very dry - it didn't have really much filling in it. But yes, I must go back for some sweets when I am around! }:)

On a lovely early spring Sunday we stopped by after going to the market to grab some lunch and we…read morewere so pleased with our meal, with the ambiance, and with the service. Oh - and with the prices, too!! My club sandwich was so delicious with just the right amount of each of the ingredients to make each flavor blend together. My husband enjoyed his croquet monsieur and especially with the special mustard. The atmosphere was low key. We sat in the front and could see the customers come and go, each being treated like an old friend. There were also seats in the back room. Highly recommend a visit here for lunch, coffee, a pastry or cookie!

I follow multiple Scotland travel Instagram pages, and Mimi's Bakeshops came up as one of the best…read morebakeries in town. They have multiple locations. It is great that in Scotland you will find gluten-free and vegan treats offered in most places for no additional charge. They are also incredibly flexible on food requirements. We decided to share the mini egg brownie and Easter cream egg slices. They were so delicious! Good tea and coffee also. We had a cozy banquette table so that I had a good street view.

Great pit stop for scones, the raspberry jams and clotted cream were perfect add ons to accompany a…read morecup of tea.

I can not stand this place! I feel robbed of my self control and always over indulge. If you have…read morea sweet tooth, a liking for pastries, enjoy fresh cannoli or are any part human you will no doubt enjoy this place. The prices are extremely low for the quantity and quality you receive. AMAZING!

They have a good selection of pastries and sandwiches at good prices. Maybe sometimes it isn't as…read morefresh, overall a good local pastry shop!

Upon the recommendation of someone I know, I popped into Lovecrumb for a quick start to my day. I…read morecame in figuring I'd order a cinnamon bun and a hot beverage -- which is exactly what I was able to get! There's a bunch of tables inside, although they can tend to be quite busy. I sat at a little table next to the window and was brought my order. The cinnamon bun was really soft and had a lovely flavor. The chai was sweet and didn't have too much spice but I enjoyed it! Overall the vibe of the cafe itself is really cute and they have plenty of baked goods, hot and cold beverages, and savory options to appeal to a reasonable palate. I've been back a couple more times since this occasion to try more baked goods and get a hot chocolate! I've always been very pleased by my experience and will continue to return!

MY RATING: 3.5 I found Lovecrumbs to be a fun and cute…read moreplace. It's great for reading a book on a rainy day, grabbing a sweet vegan treat, or catching up with an old friend. As long as you don't stay overstay your welcome, that is. ;) The OAT MILK CAPPUCCINO was frothy and creamy, but overall it was just okay. Not the best, not the worst, right in the middle. I loved the icing on the VEGAN CARROT CAKE. It was smooth and sweet, but not too sweet. It also had a pop of citrus. As for the cake, I was underwhelmed. It was lacking in carrot flavor and was denser than I'd prefer. However, I did enjoy the big chunks of nuts and raisins. EXTRA: Super cute decor They have a retail section in the front that sells coffee, jewelry, mugs, pens, vitamins, etc. Friendly service Decent size space and amount of tables The bathroom is downstairs "Weekends are lap top free" that's what the sign says, at least Not sure how I feel about this sign: "If busy, please limit your stay to an hour.. thanks for being cool." At least they're honest, I suppose, but still... You can watch my visit to Lovecrumbs and see all of the vegan food I ate in Edinburgh on my YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Pw-0mh0q3iM&t=1s