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    The Coffee Mill

    4.5 (59 reviews)
    Closed 8:00 am - 6:00 pm

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    Dogs allowed
    Good for kids

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    Smoothie
    Amadeo D.

    3.5 stars Quick and very friendly service in a cozy little space. Good coffee and traditional breakfast fare. No frills, just comfort food. Kids loved the smoothies. My smoked salmon toast was nice. Crumbles of salmon mixed in with scrambled eggs and piled high on a thick piece of toast. Tasty and filling. Paired well with a hot coffee. The full Scottish breakfast had it all. The Haggis and the Bacon were the stand out items on this plate. Beautifully fried egg laid out right on top. Just lovely. Can't understate how friendly the staff was. So nice and helpful. Very fast and attentive.

    Smoked salmon scrambled eggs
    Paul C.

    Tiny cafe with a big heart, coffee was lovely, eggs and smoked salmon perfect/ nice friendly service too. Top spot for a inexpensive breakfast and lunch

    Carrot cake and Victoria sponge cake
    Carla G.

    Amazing food and service! My family and I stayed 3 days in Edinburgh and we ate here twice. The staff was so nice and the service was really quick. Contemplating traveling back to Edinburgh just for this place! I got the Scottish breakfast, a vanilla ice latte, and a slice of carrot cake. My sister got the Scottish porridge and their Victorian sponge cake and said both were great.

    American Breakfast, Traditional Scottish Breakfast, Hot Latte, Black Coffee
    Michael Q.

    This was my first trip to Scotland and my first time trying a Scottish breakfast. My waiter recommended I try everything first before explaining what Haggis and Black Pudding are, and after trying it, it wouldn't have mattered. It was all delicious and I went back the next day to have it again before leaving Edinburgh. This will always be my favorite restaurant in the city (other than the Witchery)

    Smoked salmon scrambled eggs side of bacon
    Michael C.

    How fortunate that this place was literally across from our flat! We came here every day and if I lived here, I would be a regular. Service is exceptional and very friendly! I highly recommend starting your day at the Coffee Mill if you are staying in Old Town/Grass Market. Thank you!!! Salmon scramble was perfect, smoked salmon bagel outstanding and the sausage egg and cheese bagel was super filling - fuel for the day!!

    Melissa F.

    We came at an off time for a late lunch and It was exactly what we were looking for. I got a hot chocolate and a tuna wrap and it hit the spot! Perfect portions and super tasty. Also prices were very fair.

    C 3.

    Loved the atmosphere, food, and excellent service. We had the burger, eggs/toast, and veg panini - all stellar, served quickly, and with a smile.

    Menu
    Kimberly N.

    Three of us started our day here recently with a delicious breakfast. My son had the Full Scottish, I had the Vegetarian, and my daughter had the Scrambled Eggs and Smoked Salmon. We all loved what we had! The portions were generous and we felt that the dishes were very reasonably priced. Plus, the service was great! Very friendly and welcoming place! We would definitely come back here the next time I am in town.

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    Michelle R.

    Good morning, Edinburgh!! It's day 4 of our trip and we are on our own to explore Edinburgh. We had tickets for the Castle at 9:30 and decided to yelp a place nearby for breakfast. The Coffee Mill came up with decent reviews, and they had the Scottish Breakfast, too! The menu had a little bit of everything, but since I knew we would be walking the Castle, I wanted a hearty breakfast and chose the English breakfast. Stephen chose the Scottish breakfast, which included blood pudding and haggis, which containing sheep's pluck (heart, liver and lungs) minced with onion, oatmeal, suet, spices, and salt, mixed with stock, traditionally encased in the animal's stomach though now often in an artificial casing instead. The breakfast was very filling, and they even accepted Apple Pay! Bellies full, we are off to visit the Edinburgh Castle

    Hair raising double espresso
    V M.

    Prices reasonable for the area but not amazing Espresso was a bit oxidized and sour. Dont recommend Lasagna pretty good Smoked salmon scramble pretty good Reasonable seating space and good location Zero parking Overall worth the visit but I wouldn't rate it orgasmic 5 stars

    Potato scone roll
    Lee L.

    Pretty good breakfast place. I'll be honest i'm picky and nothing here really seemed appetizing for me but everyone in the group liked this place. I got the potato scone roll and it was good and simple.

    The Full Scottish Breakfast
    Christopher L.

    Small restaurant great for breakfast. The service was great we got seats right away, and then the waiter took our drink orders immediately. When our drinks were ready we ordered our meals and they were out in about ten minutes. The hostess and the waiter were very friendly during our entire stay. I ordered the full Scottish Breakfast and everything was fine. It was my first time trying haggis and not knowing what to expect it tasted very good and was not too dry. The bacon and sausage was also good, nothing magical but tasty and juicy. Overall I would recommend the coffee mill to anyone looking for breakfast in Edinburgh.

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    7 years ago

    Great place to dash in for a decent breakfast. The cakes in the window also are very good. The service is spot on and friendly.

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    Perfect breakfast comfort food. Funny friendly staff and really good latte. A great way to fortify for a day of sightseeing.

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    Best paninis and coffee ever! And a really warm and welcoming atmosphere with very friendly staff! One of my favourite Cafés in Edinburgh!

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    The Edinburgh Larder - Scottish Breakfast

    The Edinburgh Larder

    4.5(347 reviews)
    0.6 miRoyal Mile, Old Town, Newington
    ££

    Wow... this was one of the best breakfast spots on our 2-month trip! We were there in early…read moreSeptember and had to wait only about 5-10 minutes for a table. The food was absolutely delicious! My porridge was so hearty and yummy, I wanted to lick the bowl. My spouse's eggs benedict dish was also fantastic, and you can tell they use very fresh, high quality ingredients. The way they serve the meals in little stainless steel lunch boxes is adorable. My chai tea latte with oat milk was fantastically spicy and not too sweet. The server was friendly, knowledgeable, helpful, and always nearby, so it was easy to ask for our check when we were ready. And the inside of the restaurant had a warm, cozy feel. I would gladly eat every breakfast here the next time we're in Edinburgh!

    This place seems to be very popular and know it. At first glance, it's a cute, cozy, and humble…read morecafe. Everyone there was very nice; service was good. When it came to ordering, I got an Iced Latte and a Buttery Bap. The menu is a bit difficult to decipher, as it was confusing how much or how little can be added to it and at what cost. The menu said I could only pick one filling, but when I asked I was informed that I could pick an unlimited amount. I'm glad I trusted my instinct and went with just two: Veggie Haggis and Tattie Scones. Both of these were truly delicious. However, there was an extra charge for the second filling. Prices for additions are listed at the bottom of the menu as if they were sides you could order separately. On the receipt, I also saw that I was charged 0.50 extra for ice. I don't understand why places charge extra to make an iced drink when overall you're actually getting less of the drink. Overall, everything tasted good and I'm glad I was able to try numerous Scottish classics.

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    Cairngorm Coffee - Cortado

    Cairngorm Coffee

    4.5(37 reviews)
    0.5 miNew Town
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    I only had a few lattes and cortados here but they were so amazing! The guilty pleasure espresso…read morewas soooo good, I had to buy a bag to take home with me! The staff was relatively nice but the cafe was very busy. It was hard to find somewhere to sit. The food options looked great but I only got to try one pastry.

    Six of seven, on the Disloyal 7 challenge, and we were swiftly running out of time to collect 'em…read moreall! We clearly didn't plan things out well, as we had to scramble to hit stops 6 and 7 within an hour of closing, on our last full day in Edinburgh. But, in our defense, coffee shops close up super early in Edinburgh! We hustled our way from the Mile towards Cairngorm, side-stepping tourists and hurrying across intersections. On a normal day, it would've been a nice jaunt through town, but on this day, it was a hectic seemingly-longer-than-it-should-have-been-half-sprint to the front door. I did love the feel of this shop, from the steps leading down to the cozy interior and the bags of spent coffee bean lining the ceiling. The girl working that day was very nice and welcoming. We placed our order and settled into a small table near the back of the building. I kept an eye on the barista (hubby's back was to the counter) so that I could pop up to grab our drinks when they were ready, but she brought them to us, instead. She saw our Disloyal 7 cards out on the table, and said, "Be sure to bring that by before you leave so that I can stamp them!" The lattes were good, with a nice, rich and creamy flavor. I think I could've ended our night here, wrapped up in the warmth of a good latte and a comfortable chair, but my husband pointed out that we had time to get to the final stop on our list, if we hurried. So, we went up to the counter and had the barista stamp their slice, and then hurried once more into the cold Edinburgh dusk.

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