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Cafe Edinburgh in Edinburgh
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Cafe Edinburgh

Open now · 7 AM-8 PM ★ 4.60 (1437) Updated October 2026 Edinburgh

About Cafe Edinburgh in Edinburgh

Cafe Edinburgh is a welcoming café and restaurant located at 57 High St, Edinburgh EH1 1SR, United Kingdom. With a cozy, casual, and trendy atmosphere, it offers a comfortable setting for a wide range of occasions, from a quiet coffee or solo meal to breakfast, brunch, lunch, dinner, dessert, or catering.

Guests can choose between indoor dining and outdoor seating, with table service available for a relaxed and convenient experience.

The menu and drink selection are designed to suit different tastes throughout the day. Cafe Edinburgh is known for its great coffee, great desserts, and excellent tea selection, while also offering healthy options, organic dishes, quick bites, beer, cocktails, alcohol, and free water refills.

Whether you are stopping by for a morning meal, meeting someone for lunch, enjoying dinner, or treating yourself to dessert, the café provides plenty of choice in one inviting location. A bar is available on site, along with Wi-Fi and free Wi-Fi for added convenience.

Cafe Edinburgh makes visiting straightforward with dine-in, takeaway, kerbside pickup, and on-site services. Accessibility features include wheelchair-accessible seating, a wheelchair-accessible toilet, and a wheelchair-accessible car park. Credit cards, debit cards, and NFC mobile payments are accepted.

Rated 4.60 out of 5 based on 1,437 customer reviews, Cafe Edinburgh offers a well-regarded place to enjoy coffee, tea, food, and drinks in Edinburgh.

★★★★★ 4.60 rating (1437 reviews)
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Est. Local Favorite

A Taste of Tradition

Welcome to a place where great food meets warm hospitality. We believe dining is more than just a meal - it's an experience to be savored and shared.

Our kitchen is dedicated to creating dishes that bring people together, using recipes that honor tradition while embracing innovation.

  • Fresh Daily Specials
  • Private Dining Available
  • Catering Services
  • Takeout & Delivery

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RealReviews

2 months ago
★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Overall great experience. Great coffee, good food, nice seating. A lil pricey but average for Edi.

Beena Modi

Beena Modi

3 months ago
★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Lovely cafe on High Street across from hop on hop off bus stop. Vegetarian sandwich was delicious. I also loved hot chocolate with Baileys. Service was very friendly and atmosphere was cozy. I do recommend this cafe.

S K

S K

8 months ago
★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Great service, delicious food, drink, and dessert. Food and desserts are delicious and beautifully decorated. The price is reasonable, and the young lady who took care of us, as well as the gentleman were friendly, respectful, and very efficient in their service. Everything arrived on time even though the Cafe was busy on Christmas day. One of the best dining experiences we had in Edinburg. 100% recommend this place.

Ed McKechnie

Ed McKechnie

3 months ago
★ ★ ★ ★ ★

This was just a short walk down the Royal Mile from our hotel we found this modern and tasty cafe. Had a late start to the day. We thought about brunch but went with coffee and cappuccino with sandwiches. This is a good quick stop for lunch!!

C B

C B

5 months ago
★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Absolutely beautiful! Our breakfast here was better than we've had in 5* hotels. Perfection. The staff were all very polite and attentive too. The prices are incredibly reasonable for the quality of food and experience.

Raj Kapoor

Raj Kapoor

3 months ago
★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Café Edinburgh on High Street is a fantastic spot perfectly located right in the heart of Scotland's historic capital. For the breakfast I had an great matcha latte with oat milk paired with their super tasty sandwiches and perfectly crispy fries. The welcoming atmosphere is elevated by the multicultural, super-friendly, and incredibly helpful staff, with a special thanks to Neha for her wonderful hospitality and right suggestions. It is the absolute perfect place to refuel while exploring the city, and I cannot wait to return.

Giedrius Daugiala

Giedrius Daugiala

2 months ago
★ ★ ★ ★ ★

We had lovely brunch at Cafe Edinburgh. Staff was friendly and pleasant, created warm atmosphere. Food: very good and tasty, served fast despite cafe was full of clients. Defenetlly good place to have breakfast in Edinburgh.

Tyurker Okur

Tyurker Okur

month ago
★ ★ ★ ★ ★

The food was absolutely delicious and everything was cooked perfectly. The staff were incredibly friendly, welcoming, which made the whole experience even better. You can really tell they care about their customers. I would definitely recommend this café to anyone looking for a great breakfast or brunch. I’ll certainly be coming back!

Munirah als

Munirah als

2 months ago
★ ★ ★ ★ ★

I stopped by for a late breakfast today, and it was a wonderful experience. The food was absolutely delicious, and the coffee especially the Americano was excellent. The service was warm and welcoming, and everyone made us feel well looked after. We were also pleasantly surprised with some complimentary sweets, and even a bag of chips with the bill, which was a lovely and thoughtful gesture. Thank you for your great hospitality. I will definitely be coming back and highly recommend this place!

Fares Hassanieh

Fares Hassanieh

2 months ago
★ ★ ★ ★ ★

We recently visited this lovely café in Edinburgh for breakfast and had such a wonderful experience. It’s in a great location — perfect for starting the day before exploring the city. The atmosphere was warm and welcoming, with cozy seating and charming décor that added to the overall experience. The food was excellent, made with fresh ingredients and full of flavor. Everything was beautifully presented and clearly made with care. The staff were friendly and attentive, making sure we felt comfortable and well looked after.

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Business Features

Highlights & Amenities

Accessibility

  • Wheelchair-accessible seating
  • Wheelchair-accessible toilet
  • Wheelchair-accessible car park

Service options

  • Outdoor seating
  • Kerbside pickup
  • On-site services
  • Takeaway
  • Dine-in

Highlights

  • Great coffee
  • Great dessert
  • Great tea selection

Popular for

  • Breakfast
  • Lunch
  • Dinner
  • Solo dining

Offerings

  • Alcohol
  • Beer
  • Cocktails
  • Coffee
  • Free water refills
  • Healthy options
  • Organic dishes
  • Quick bite
  • Small plates
  • Spirits
  • Vegan options
  • Vegetarian options
  • Wine

Dining options

  • Breakfast
  • Brunch
  • Lunch
  • Dinner
  • Catering
  • Dessert
  • Seating
  • Table service

Amenities

  • Bar on site
  • Restroom
  • Wi-Fi
  • Free Wi-Fi

Atmosphere

  • Casual
  • Cozy
  • Trendy

Crowd

  • Groups
  • Tourists

Payments

  • Credit cards
  • Debit cards
  • NFC mobile payments

Children

  • Good for kids
  • High chairs
  • Kids' menu

Parking

  • Paid street parking
  • Difficult to find a space

Pets

  • Dogs allowed
  • Dogs allowed inside
  • Dogs allowed outside

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We look forward to welcoming you. Make a reservation or stop by - walk-ins welcome!

Location

57 High St, Edinburgh EH1 1SR, United Kingdom

Hours

Open Now · Friday 7 AM-8 PM
Thursday 7 AM-8 PM
Friday 7 AM-8 PM
Saturday 7 AM-8 PM
Sunday 7 AM-8 PM
Monday 7 AM-8 PM
Tuesday 7 AM-8 PM
Wednesday 7 AM-8 PM
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