This place seems to have been renamed The Old Spence. We ducked in from the rain and found the…read morespace super cute and the staff very friendly. Love the music choices and decor.

Lovely warm and welcoming cafe in Leith, fresh and modern and comfortable place to relax and enjoy…read moresome food and a cuppa. Worth a visit or two, I for one will be returning.

Edinburgh has a lot of really great coffee shops but Leith is the one part of town which I think is…read morelacking in this area. Printworks has the word coffee in their name and are at least making an effort to take it seriously. It uses Monmouth beans and it's better than average but it doesn't really come close to the more serious Edinburgh coffee places such as Artisan Roast, BrewLab etc. Flat white had good flavour but just lacked a bit of depth and precision. I'm always willing the coffee to be great and I'm always just a tad disappointed. There is a selection of paninis and soups. It would be nice if they had a few healthier options, but my chicken and pesto panini had a nice golden crunch. Cakes and pastries from local bakeries looked tempting. Its a small but bright space, pleasant enough for a spot of lunch provided it's not too busy. It's not perfect but for now it's still probably the best coffee your going to get in this part of town so it edges into 4 star territory.

Print Works is my current favourite lunch time place. I didn't even know of their existence, until…read morea lady from Union of Genius kindly informed me that this cafe stocks their soups. Another bonus is that is close to where I live and work. So I had to go there. And I keep going there every day. This little cafe has a wonderful array of sandwiches, paninis and the soups (usually 2 options on offer daily). I haven't tried their coffee yet, but I'm sure it would be very good as everything I've had from there so far has been delicious. They sell chocolate brownies from Lovecrumbs, and the bread that comes with the soup is from Dough Re Mi (nice artisan bread). The display counter also has various cakes and cheese cakes and pastries... It all looks so tempting that I'm surprised that so far I have only tried the brownie which was gorgeous - but I feel I should try the other stuff too, in equal measures :) Friendly service and nice chat. A takeaway soup (about 300ml) with bread is £2.65.

Just happened to walk past Wellington Coffee and loved the charm of the below street level shop…read more Decided to give it a try. Small shop with limited seating but we were lucky enough to snag a table. Ordered two Americano's and scones. Loved everything about this place, the coffee and scones! I highly recommend giving this shop a try.

Expensive! $16 for two coffees scones…read more Small, quaint, cozy, directly across the street from Starbucks and Black Sheep coffee.

Landed in Edinburgh from an early flight and found on yelp as our first stop, so glad we did. It's…read morecozy and inviting, and I was offered samples of the brewed before ordering, which was awesome. I went with the Ethiopian drip and was impressed a single cup did the job.

Was a wee bit early for an appointment this morning so I went searching for a coffee shop. Found…read morethis awesome spot with great pastries, amazing coffee, super friendly staff and a Cozi little spot in the back to sip and eat.

A fantastic little cafe with friendly service. The…read morecappuccino and almond croissant were fantastic. A very cozy atmosphere in this little cafe'. Very much worth a walk to this destination.

This place was hands down my favorite spot during my time in Edinburgh. I just got back from a…read morecouple weeks abroad and out of all the great places we dined, I wanted to review this one first! It just happened to be super close to the Airbnb we stayed at and had great reviews. When you walk in you see the pastry display first. I ate a lot of scones on this trip and Red Kite was probably my favorite place for them. One thing I loved was that they had a new sweet and savory scone each day (we ate here a total of four times, three of those times in a row). Another thing I liked was that there was ample seating in an open area with plenty of natural light. The staff was super friendly and welcoming. I did try four different dishes for breakfast/brunch. The first time was a simple breakfast plate with a soft boiled egg, variety of toasts, ricotta (I think) and house made jams. I really liked how they said to holler if more toast was needed and also the fact that the plate had a few different types of bread toasted. The second time I went with the very hearty red kite breakfast, which is basically what you'd call the full Scottish breakfast. The l third time was a shakshuka eggs dish, and the final time was a pear breakfast toast that I added bacon (ham) to for extra protein. All dishes were fantastic; perfectly prepared, fresh, and with great flavors. I ordered a latte or dirty chai latte each time. I need to find a place like this back home, though my pants are telling me to slow down on the scones!

Hyped place but lowkey worth it. We went in the afternoon and it wasn't too busy which was nice…read more The small snacks are the real hero here, had the earl grey pound cake which was fab.

The Milkman is a very overrated coffee shop. It is recommended in almost every social media video…read moreabout Edinburgh, but I feel like choosing this over some other options was a waste. The iced latte is standard; okay. Their almond croissant was crazy sweet, the type that makes your stomach a bit sick. I didn't appreciate that half of their pastries were laid out/stacked in the open air. When you're ordering, you're having to speak over them (doesn't seem sanitary).

Wow, what a breakfast. Worth hunting out. If you are in the area and need a great breakfast with a…read moregood coffee - highly recommended! They have also got fast password protected wifi.

Up the junction was one of the best places I've eaten. Very proper Scottish breakfast and an…read moreamazing cappuccino. The owner/server was so kind to us. They had run out of cream cheese and they actually went to the store to get some so we could have it for our bagels! I would highly recommend this for a quick easy breakfast! Thank you for the kind service while we are visiting Edinburgh!

A place with both coffee and alcohol available? I'm sold! We went twice during our trip to…read moreEdinburgh. I got coffee one time and chai the other time. Both drinks were excellent and the staff was friendly! A plus is that the wifi works quite well! If you want to eat/drink there, you may have to wait a bit for a table, but you won't regret it. Fear not though, takeaway is available if you're pressed for time!

World class espresso drinks. The shots are sweet and full bodied. The milk is foamed to a silky…read moreperfection. The service can be a little slow, but the servers are friendly and quick to respond once you flag them down.

The man who runs the place has a positive yet professional demeanor, and helped us make our meal…read morevegan-friendly! The falafel wrap was probably the best one I've ever had. It's warm, spacious, and there's free Wi-Fi inside, too. We had to wait a bit longer because the smoothie machine was kaput so he gave us some free cold brew, which was very sweet. All in all, there's something about this place that made me very happy.

I love it when I find a cafe or similar in which I get a sense that a passionate person is trying…read moreto make their mark. I got that the moment I walked in to Mo Beans on Easter Road. No idea why I think this or even whether it's true but still . . . Great coffee, good food, nice space, friendly service. Mo Beans is worth your custom. Above all though they have fresh cardomom buns, which for me are the gold standard for any cafe. One morning, they were fresh out the oven. Heaven.

Found this cafe after our hike at Arthur's Seat. The service was quick and the waiter and host were…read morevery nice. I got the chicken Caesar wrap with chips and my sister ordered the halloumi cheese burger. It was the perfect meal after hiking all morning, light, and fresh. The restaurant was packed with locals and tourists and there was outdoor seating. Overall it was a nice find. The bathroom could've been cleaner.

Very accomodating to our small group on the way to a tour in Edinburgh. Very quick service, basic…read moregood breakfast food. Prices are very reasonable.