Loved this place. Phenomenal scones, I had the special(fig & pecan), my wife had blueberry. I found…read morean article online citing the top scones in Edinburgh, we decided on Bon Papillon. We were not disappointed, also, we were lucky(owners went on holiday the next day) Location is away from tourist spots, which makes tourists like us feel like locals. Cannot wait to come back.

A beloved spot of the Edinburgh Cake Ladies (indeed the owners count themselves among that growing…read morenumber of Cake Ladies and Gentlemen in our fair town), Bon Papillon is part art store, part cafe, and it pulls of the mix very nicely. Overall, we said: "I was very pleased with Bon Papillon and regret not having visited sooner. Today, I didn't catch them on their best soup day, but given the quality of the other two items I sampled, I have a feeling that it's usually to a much higher standard. I'll need to go back and verify that for myself (I'll let you know, when I do), but that will be no hardship, at all, as I found the place completely charming. I recommend you pay it a visit, soon."

Great cafe! Sadly closing soon - this month (august 2019). Staff are super friendly and playful…read more Baked goods are excellent and diverse, coffee is good. Usually moderately busy with a free table or two. Nearby art and giftshop for all your needs. Right next to the train station. Honestly it was ideal. You shall be missed Milk at Fruit-market Gallery! However, there are other Milk cafes in town if you want the old vibe. One in Haymarket, I believe. RIP.

Milk is the new group running the cafe in the Fruit Market Gallery. So far I've been here twice,…read moreonce for coffee and another time for lunch. It's a great cafe for being just outside the train station. Great place if you have an hour to kill before the train or have just gotten off the train and need a refresher. Attached to the Art Gallery, so you can have your coffee and then enjoy the different exhibitions that are on! They have a really nice lunch menu, tasty and well priced. The Soya latte I had was really good coffee and they used a soya milk that didn't over power the coffee ( like some natural ones do). When we went for lunch I had the thai wrap with a lemon grass cole slaw, which I really enjoyed. Friendly staff and good fast service. Also a good selection of vegan or GF cakes or tray bakes!

Love this place. The people working here are very friendly and their coffee and foods are very nice…read morequality. I especially enjoy the art and jewelry pieces made by local artists throughout the cafe.

The atmosphere here is so comfy and relaxing! I love it! I took the pancakes with bacon & syrup and…read morethey were good, also they kept me full for a while. The staff is kind and polite. Maybe the local is a little far from the centre of the city, but for whoever stays nearby it's perfect for a good start of the day!

One of the highlights to our trip to Edinburgh, this small, hole-in-the-wall place did not…read moredisappoint. I loved the hospitality and the personal touch of the hostess who was exuding a positive attitude (I barely use superlatives like this, so I must have really felt it). After our hike on Arthur's seat, we ordered fried mixed vegetable dumplings, chai latte and a vegetarian coconut curry. It was made fresh and it was delightful. They make the food freshly as you order, and they have a very personalized way to talk to each customer. The music is also very soothing. I would recommend this place. Rating is 50% food, 30% service, and 20% everything else, I'm giving a 5 for each category that results in a rating of 5.0.

I definitely consider Himalaya Shop/Cafe a hidden gem in Edinburgh. The dining area is small and…read moredoes not accommodate too large a group, but the food is wonderful. The vegetation momo is absolutely fantastic, and I am certain I inadvertently smiled with each bite. The dough is delicate yet chewy and the ratio of filling is perfectly executed. With a nice hot cup of tea, excellent meal!

Had a lovely breakfast here when I was last in Edinburgh. The ambience was comforting, like I was…read morein my grandmothers kitchen. Service was impeccable and the staff were truly some of the nicest folks I've ever met. I had smoked salmon and scrambled eggs with farmhouse bread and I'm not exaggerating when I tell you that the eggs were cooked to perfection. So creamy and unctuous. Not to be outdone by the eggs, the Scottish smoked salmon also made an impression on me. I'm not sure if this is done in house or sourced locally but it was top notch. Living in Seattle, I'm no stranger to some of the best smoked salmon in the world, and yet this version left me pleasantly surprised. Would highly recommend starting your morning with a spot of breakfast from Deacons House!

Very rude staff. Was excited to try this place based on reviews and when we arrived at 8 (opening…read moretime on many apps) a man came to gate and said "not open until nine". We went to a coffee shop and sat for 45 mins, went back and were told, rudely while blocking the door, we couldn't even come in because we still had the coffee cups from another place. Given our track record with restaurants, it's unfortunate we didn't even get the chance to stress-test the menu. We walked down the block and were welcomed in another restaurant (even higher rated) WITH our outside coffee cups. Place looked cool but find a different restaurant - -

Good food! Service left something to be desired. We got there for a late lunch about 3:00p.m. No…read moreone helped us or asked us if we needed to be seated when obviously a worker saw us. Then our waitress didn't bring our check. When we asked her for the check, she told us to pay at the counter. Now how were we supposed to know that if she didn't tell us. We sat outside & it was a nice day.

Willows is a bit of an establishment in Perth. This doesn't necessarily work in it's favour…read more While it can't be beat in town for outdoor seating, with it's next door view of the historic St John's Kirk and the cobble stone streets surrounding the controversially derelict city hall, Willows is nowhere near my top places to visit in Perth for anything other than enjoying Suki Tea on a sunny day. And while the outdoor seating is lovely it is overshadowed by the unambitious decor inside. The lunch sandwiches are so-so. My high expectations were let down quite quickly once seeing their slightly more visually appealing than average coronation chicken sandwich. It tastes as good as it looks... just ok. The only redeeming factor for me is that they serve Suki Tea, which I love. But while they serve it in Suki Tea pots, the cups are something out of your gran's favourite cafe... you know the one, it usually serves generic tea bags in a small metal pot with a flat lid that doesn't pour properly. I'll continue to visit here on dry summer days for the outdoor seating, but I have no need to try the food again. Perth is a place of average expectations and Willows meets these.

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.

I popped in a couple of times on my trip. Despite having three floors plus outdoor seating, they…read morehave a nice, cozy vibe. Staff seem a tad harried at times, but they are kind and polite, and take the time to explain the menu if you want them to. FYI, there's a sign saying there's no laptops allowed. The menu switches at 12pm, but the Full Scottish Breakfast is on both. I tried it and it was fabulous. The "Luxury Hot Chocolate" was honestly kind of meh from a taste perspective. Felt like American powdered, sugary hot chocolate (as contrasted with European dark, hot chocolate). But the presentation was to die for. See photo. They seem known for their cake. I tried that on one visit, blueberry and lemon, and it was great. Moist, flavorful, and decadent. And not a massive portion, which I appreciate. Bathrooms: Basement level. Decently clean and functional. Medium spaciousness.

Had an okay breakfast this morning at Southern Cross Cafe. Service was friendly and relatively…read morefast, despite being seated upstairs which was empty when we arrived at 9:30am on a Monday. - decaf oat milk latte 4/5 solid offering - eggs highlander - 4/5 two servings of eggs Benedict with fried haggis patties was a good way to try haggis and if I didn't know what haggis was I would have said it was just a tasty sausage! - smashed avocado toast - 3/5, avocado was more like a thin layer of store bought guacamole on slightly soggy bread with barely warm poached eggs on top and a sweet tomato sauce. Not my favorite and I know it's tough to compare with avocado toast in California Maybe next time I'd try their blueberry pancakes? Or maybe try Scran which is next door?