A great place to start your day with a fantastic breakfast. Open early and located conveniently in…read moreOld Town Edinburgh. Excellent pastries and sandwiches. Very friendly staff and spotless cleanliness.

Great little place in Edinburgh for coffee, pastries and breakfast selections. Had a croissant and…read morecoffee here with my friend while we were visiting the city. Absolutely delicious and will keep it on our list next time we head out that way!

Lovely little coffee shop. Great coffee and nice selection of cakes. Nice decor too and a cosy…read moreplace to enjoy a break.

As I've mentioned before, I'm pretty passionate about coffee. So imagine my excitement when I…read morefound a brand new shiny coffee house called 'Project Coffee' just seconds from my flat (it's actually not shiny at all, it's decorated very tastefully and the sign is most definitely a matt finish). Now being a coffee enthusiast (snob) I tend to have one stipulation about a coffee house. And that is that they can make a flat white. Oh can this place make a flat white. Perfectly extracted espresso, milk steamed perfectly (creamy, not frothy) so it had that delicious sweetness. They even pour it with the fancy rosetta, which left me little choice but to take a picture of it. There are, however, a few reasons this place doesn't get the full 5* treatment. It's fairly reasonably priced (my flat white was £2.10), but you can get better coffee cheaper. Also, they do only serve one type of coffee. But then , this was only their first day of business. A few teething issues aside, this place has massive potential. A very, very impressive start.

Charming, quiet, clean and utterly adorable cafe. Friendly wait staff who are on the spot ready to…read moreserve. Proper portioned food leaves you satisfied, not painfully stuffed.

They open late so it's good! Came here during Easter. Tried…read moretheir Easter menu. The chicken liver was so so, a little bit salty but not too bad. The Bass was dry and not much flavor. Underneath the Bass the seafood was okay, tomato sauce based. Overall good service but really average food. Tea was nice though.

Very good ambience, modern and friendly staff. Perfect for brunch and breakfast! The avocado on…read moretoast is very good! If you are in a hurry, this is not the ideal place to go as the food usually takes quite a while to arrive after you've ordered. But it is definitely worth the wait.

I'm not one to be a Debbie-Downer leaving a 3 star review on the brand-new-swanky cafe/restaurant…read morein Bruntsfield... But I have to be honest to my fellow yelpers out there! Let's start with the things they're doing right. First of all, I love the interior. They've chosen the most beautiful, light airy unit and have been respectful to the original features (especially the gorgeous, large windows). The branding is cohesive and extremely endearing, with little bees on most things from the menus to the counter. They are also part of a charity which helps the preservation of bees in the UK, which I loved! I'm also pleased to see them using Artisan Roast beans for their coffees and lots of locally sourced produce for their food. So what's the problem I hear you cry? Well it was one simple (yet usually delicious) word: PANCAKES! I ordered them and they were completely raw in the middle. Again, I'm hearing you say "3 stars for raw pancakes is a little harsh, isn't It?!" So I spoke to the server about my raw pancakes, to which they said sorry and took them away to make me a new batch. Now, the pancakes that were returned to me were burnt with a slightly, less raw middle. They were genuinely worse than the first ones. Not one server came to ask me about the second lot , and the owners and managers never came over (even though I saw that they were informed in the first instance). When my plate was taken, the waiter asked if they were any better because I had left all but one bite of the burnt pancakes. I explained they were even worse and this guy is the reason that honeycomb aren't getting 2 stars! He apologised and agreed with how bad they looked. He also took the pancakes off the bill which I really appreciated. So all in all, go here for coffees and to sample their cakes but "bee" careful not to order the pancakes!

I'm posting a 4-star review for 3 reasons:…read more 1) I'm a youth worker and the staff here are SO friendly and helpful and tolerant and PATIENT with the masses of teens from Watsons and Boroughmuir... go Starbucks! So impressed with you guys! 2) The person who gave them a 1-star review and posted a picture of a dog not even at the coffee shop because of their dog policy. I'm sorry they sent you outside, but really? 3) This place has great outdoor seating and plenty of space for those of us that like to drink chai lattes and break out our computers for a little bit of starbucks office time. I think this starbucks knows where the majority of their business is from and does it as well as a starbucks could. So, ok, Starbucks at 2 Colinton Road... off to making those hot chocolates and frappucinos... the teenagers salute you.

Extremely rude member of staff this am. Was told my dog (who is very well behaved and is a…read moretherapet!) not welcome even though she was allowed in on many previous occasions. It was very embarrassing as I was half way through my latte, sitting in a quiet corner may I add, when the barista decided to inform me about their policy regarding dogs. Interesting that the barista had waited til I purchased my drink before speaking to me. I was made to feel like a pariah and it's fair to say I shall never go to Starbucks again.

The best coffee I've had in the UK so far in terms of balance and flavor profile. I had a tall…read moreblack, and it was super tasty. Will be back.

I can only describe this bathroom as rustic-minimalist-chic. Tucked away in the back of the shop,…read morethis cute little commode is sparsely decorated, clean, and well lit. It's made up of two little rooms, and while the quarters are a bit cramped there's plenty of room to get the job done. Highlights typical to the UK include a little button in the wall to flush the toilet, a separate bin for toilet products, and an sleek array of mirrors. A nice blueberry blue paint pulls the simple setup together. My only complaint is that there is not a door hook for a bag - but of course that's never a requirement for a restroom, only a plus. As a side note to my visit, they pulled me a well balanced shot of espresso and then made me an excellent latte as well - actually it was about 8oz or the size I've come to see as a cappuccino in the States. Excellent microfoam and the perfect drinkable temp. Check out the sexi takeaway cups!

Since it's our third time in Edinburgh, we decided to explore a few other neighborhoods further…read moreout. We hit up Morningside one grey morning and came here for brunch. The cafe was an adorable old house turned into a cafe and we got a seat near the back looking over the garden in the back of the space. It was really nice. My wife got the seasonal eggs Benedict and I got the peas a la salt. The Bennedict was good, but seemed like it was missing something. My best guess is that it's just the English muffin wasn't as sturdy as I'm used to and I'm used to it that way. The peas a la salt came over sourdough bread with bacon, black pudding and a poached egg. Same as the Bennedict, it was all yummy, but not amazing. The peas were very far from mushy (which is good), but maybe could have been a bit firmer. Things just didn't quite come together the way I would have hoped.

We ordered two variations of the BBB, the Turkish egg meal, and the Parmesan and truffle hash brown…read morebasket. They were all delicious and hearty meals and if you are looking for a more savory meal I highly recommend. The servers were extremely sweet and provided food recommendations and answered our questions about transport and places to visit to make the most of our trip! The service was also quick and we were able to be seated immediately which was wonderful. Next time I'm in Edinburgh I hope to visit this place again!

HOT HOT HOT CHOCOLATE for ALL chocolate LOVERS! The…read morechocolate tree is located on a busy road and still it's easy to find car parking nearby, especially on a Sunday. Also conveniently accessible by bus. There is not much sitting space, such best to book in advance. We got a lovely table at the front window (which by the way is the only table in the front of the shop). I believe there is a very small sitting area in the back. You can find lots of chocolate variations on display on cupboard shelves. At the moment they offer 10% off chocolate bars before a certain time of the day. There are also macaroons, ice cream a (not gelato), pralines and little "cakes". Above the main entrance you see the drink menu written on huge chalk boards: Traditional chocolate, one for kids and one for adults, white chocolate, milky chocolate, dark chocolate and much more. They do coffee too. I ordered salted caramel ice cream and milk chocolate, which was the best hot milk chocolate in Edinburgh so far, and not to mention I got served plenty of it in a big mug. Definitely worth the money. Must confess, my eyes were bigger than my stomach and next time a hot chocolate will be plenty :-) They are also present with stalls at various Edinburgh markets, like Stockbridge. Its an ideal place to take away and enjoy the "pleasures" somewhere else.

For those 'in the know', the chocolate tree has been an online business for quite some time, but…read moredecided to open up their own shop in our very own city, Edinburgh. If you like chocolate, you will LOVE The Chocolate Tree. Located in the trendy Bruntsfield area, it is in the perfect position to sit in and gorge or sit out and gorge. Their chocolates are all organic (so at least your conscious feels good about eating copious amounts of chocolate...) The decor is very chic, trendy and indulgent. Indeed, I think Indulgence is a theme in the cafe. My first visit was under sad circumstances - recently single and feeling vulnerable, my friend took me and ordered me the 'Spanish Hot Chocolate' (see picture). Oh My God. Where I was feeling despairing, distraught and dismayed I was overcome with delight, deliriousness and felt thoroughly delectable!! It was perfect...perhaps a bit rich, but the first few sips were to die for. It even came with a little dough cake-thing to dip into the thick, gloopy chocolate, like fondue! It would have been ideal for two to share. To be honest, I'm not what you would call a choc-a-holic - especially now that Cadbury's is no longer considered 'chocolate'. But there is something for everyone to enjoy, whether its a slice of their GLORIOUS chocolate cake (it was delicious, after a while I felt I should find a mirror to check if my pupils had dilated) or one of their mini chocolate bites. If you can't make it to the shop they sell online and they're much cheaper than their competition ( it's one of their ethical principles, woohoo!). It really is worth visiting, on a warm summer day to lounge and indulge yourself, or on a cold winter evening to keep yourself warm. It's the sort of place I imagine Harry Potter would sit in...

Such a great experience for two American travelers! The hospitality was exceptional and the food…read morewas delicious! Probably one of the best vanilla lattes I've had in a while. Thank you, Fountain Cafe, for giving us a great start to the day.

Wonderful little cafe, huge portions of savory meats and pancakes. We had the full Scottish…read morebreakfast and the pancakes with ham, both were great. The owners were also lovely people.

I've been to this Costa five times or so, and I have not yet had a single pleasant experience. The…read moreemployees make me feel like there are twenty impatient people queued behind me, even when I'm the only one at the counter. Fewer than half of them offer a smile. Not that they're paid to smile - I'm paying for coffee, not craic - but basic human decency says that you're allowed to smile if somebody smiles at you first. Bonus points: today there was a label in the pastry display for "Chocolate Twists". I asked for one and I got a curt "we don't make those here." Ok, cheers, I'll be on my way then. Their coffee is adequate and affordable. So I reluctantly end up returning.

Unlike Sam C, I'm not quite liberal enough to tolerate sitting across from a group of lactating…read moremothers as I sip on an extra milky latte. That can often be a problem at this particular branch of Costa, but the comfortable seating and excellent opportunity for people watching in what is one of the city's most pleasant areas almost makes up for it. Coffee is hit and miss, often unbearably bitter, but that's the case pretty much everywhere.