Great little fish and chippy right on the prom. The cafe is owned by a Chinese family and they are…read moreso welcoming and friendly it's worth a visit just to meet them :-) We took my Gran here for fish and chips last summer and she's still raving to all her little friends how good it is.

This is probably one of the best places to have traditional fish and chips in Edinburgh. Get the…read more"Fish Tea" it comes with a pot of tea and bread. The food is cooked fresh and tastes great. The cafe has kept its traditional interior and there is a splendid view of the Portobello beach and seafront. The staff are so very friendly and we felt most welcome. I can really recommend it for all age-groups (we were a family group of grandparents, children and parents)

If you're in Portobello and don't stop at The Beach House, you're doing life wrong. This place has…read morethe kind of ocean view that makes you rethink your job, your diet, and your decision to ever leave. I ordered the Turkish eggs and a flat white, and honestly, it felt like brunch therapy. Everything was fresh, rich, and way too good for the price. Then I made the mistake of looking at the pastry case. The cookie I "just wanted to try" was gone before I made it back to my seat, and I briefly considered pretending I dropped it so I could justify getting another. The staff are friendly but efficient in that "we actually like working here" way you don't see often. Even when it's busy, the vibe is relaxed, like everyone collectively agreed to stop being in a hurry. If you're looking for a café with great food, a killer view, and cookies that could end relationships, The Beach House is it.

This place was so cute and had a wonderful view of the beach. The food here was fabulous - I got a…read morefalafel toast that was delicious. The tea was also great and the hot cocoa was on another level. The service was great as well - very friendly. Definitely a popular spot but it's a lot bigger than it looks.

The Blue Bean Coffee House is certainly one of the better places in Portobello to go for a quick…read morebite to eat and a warm cup of coffee. With it being on the High Street, this place does not have the luxury of the peace and quiet that other coffee houses have which are located nearer the beach. However, when inside, you become less aware of the busy traffic. The coffee house itself is quite small inside with a relaxing, laid back atmosphere. The coffee was not very expensive at all, and when I was looking around I found that this place offered a lot more than just your normal coffee. On top of a range of hot drinks, this place also offers small bites to eat including soup and small sandwiches. When I was in, the coffee House was not full, but was certainly getting busier when I left during the mid afternoon. A laid back atmosphere which is always nice when having a coffee.

This is a good place to get a well priced coffee, tea or hot chocolate, but I wouldn't come here…read morefor anything more than that as the prices can be a bit steep when it comes to food. For a cappuccino, it only costs £1.75, which is very reasonable and tastes nice and frothy. But when I looked at the food menu, I thought that I would wait and go somewhere cheaper for my lunch. The cheapest sandwich that they do is £4, and although it has a lot of fresh ingredients in it, i would much prefer if they would do some basic sandwiches and charge these more modestly. They do a range of other food such as baked potatoes, soups and all day breakfasts. The shop itself is pretty small, but there is a couple of tables outside, which could be put to good use on a nice Summers day.

Lovely little coffee shop along the Joppa high street. It is hard to find a seat as there aren't…read moremany, but it is very cosy and sunny if you do find a seat. I enjoy a lot of plants in a cafe so this place was perfect for me. Despite few tables, it is on Portobello, so getting a takeout coffee and having a lovely walk along the beach, or a nearby park, is an option! They offer a range of zero-waste options of milks, jams and coffee beans which all look amazing. I was very happy to hear they donate the leftover/unsold breads to the homeless. They are also on Too Good to Go if you want to participate in tackling food waste for a cheaper price. I got a great range of pastries from the Too Good to Go. I was offered bread too, but I'd rather that go to the homeless. Amazing local place that deserves people's business!

Lovely, hidden and quiet place…read more It is often hard to find tables available along the promenade for lunch, but because this is removed from the promenade (by 2 minutes!) you can usually find a table. The customer service is lovely, and the menu offers a varied selection of homemade meals and your typical "comfort food" which is great!

Very friendly, down-to-earth café. All the brunch options you could want--many varieties of a full…read morebreakfast, french toast, croissants, smoothies, as well as a massive lunchtime menu--complete with sandwiches, soups, meat, fish, and a page of daily specials! Everyone in my group was content with our Sunday afternoon experience. The staff were so lovely.

Lovely van serving good coffee, pastries, crepes, as well as a snack for your dog friends!…read more It is important to support local, independent businesses like Crumbs of Portobello!

My favourite spot to get hot chocolates and bacon rolls for my chilly adventures to Portobello…read morebeach! This is a cracking wee outdoor booth cafe at the end of Portobello's promenade. It's got seats right by the beach so you can enjoy your food and drinks with a great view and zero sand in your mouth. It's got a totally amazing selection of food and drinks available and it's not expensive for the quality you get which is always a bonus in my books! They sell everything from porridge and crepes to filled rolls and various delicious baked goods, all of which are made daily and busting with flavour. I think the most expensive thing on the menu costs £4 so you can order all the things and not feel bad about it! The staff here are crazy friendly, they play great music (Smashing Pumpkins are a great to listen to by the ocean!). There's pretty much no complaints to have with a place like this!

Friendly new, small outlet for the Breadshare bakery in a more central location…read more In addition to their own products they also stock kosher, fair trade chocolate.

My husband had an appointment in the outskirts of Edinburgh today - and I don't need a reason to…read morego through to Edinburgh for a food crawl - so a quick think and websearch of vegan-friendly places kind of close by (30min walk.... I need the exercise) reminded me I had yet to visit Breadshare. The first thing that hits you is the wonderful smell of bread. The kitchen where they bake is wide open for public view and you can have a glimpse of it as you walk by towards the bathrooms. They do all sorts of nutty / seedy /cheesy breads, croutons, and focaccias - most of which are suitable for vegans as they start with a vegan base then add in other ingredients. Service was excellent - the server (owner?) talked us through the many vegan options, which included butternut squash, aduki bean, and smoked jalapeno soup, the many suitable breads, and the bean stew. Soya milk and oat milk is also available for teas and coffees, as well as a dairyfree spread for bread. Sadly, no vegan cakes in today, but I'm sure with advanced notice some would be available. She said although she isn't vegan her daughters are, so she has a lot of experience in vegan cooking and is soon to try out vegan meringue recipes.... all going well she will offer them for sale in the cafe. That will be exciting! High chairs are available for little eaters, and the hand drier in the bathroom has excellent power!

Great double macchiato and barista service! A Portobello jewel indeed…read more WiFi available.

Used to be Tides, which was good. Home made food, baking, etc. Nice atmosphere. Coffee was ok,…read morethe cakes are bought in, synthetic. Service very slow as they process orders as they come in, so if you order a coffee and there are 6 big orders ahead of you, rather than serve the quick coffee you have to wait your turn. For a small place menu is too big, they would do better to offer fewer things and do them better. Would be less stressful for the kitchen and the staff. Very sad to see Tides close. Only thing is its favour is location now.

Excellent lattes, millionaire's shortbread, and service. It is a nice spot to look at the water and…read morepeople watch

Best pizza I've had in Edinburgh, or maybe the world. Highly recommend ordering with extra…read morepepperonis.

Top quality bagels and sides!…read more The vegan bagels and hot dogs are amazing, as well as the vegan filthy fries - please note though, that it is a huge box of fries so preferably order it to share! The interior is cosy and nice to sit in, the coffee is great and it makes a lovely, affordable place for a quick lunch.

Great little cafe. Fancied trying a bagel than the usual pastry fare expected at your 'traditional'…read morecafe. Was so tasty and cosy little place. Not huge amount of space to sit and enjoy but the selection and flavour was brilliant and would def. pop in again for a bagel hit.