Best Coffee Shops and Cafes in Edinburgh

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Best Coffee Shops and Cafes in Edinburgh

Dynamic Earth
Dynamic Earth
4.4 (1682 ratings)4 (2327 ratings)
State-of-the-art family attraction taking visitors through history from the Big Bang to modern day.
Holyrood Rd, Edinburgh, EH8 8AS, United Kingdom
Visitor centerMuseumsCafeConference centerGift shopLearning centerParking garageChildren's MuseumsScience MuseumsSpecialty Museums
Mentioned by TripSavvy
The 10 Best Museums in Edinburgh
"This is one of Edinburgh's most popular modern attractions, especially for families. It tells the story of planet Earth from the Big Bang onward. It's among the newer kinds of child-centric science museums that focus on interactive experiences, and films rather than than dry exhibits."
Hula Juice Bar & Healthy Eatery
Hula Juice Bar & Healthy Eatery
4.4 (1223 ratings)
Bright cafe for breakfast, detox drinks and shakes, plus light lunches of soups, bagels and wraps.
103-105 W Bow, Edinburgh, EH1 2JP, United Kingdom
RestaurantBreakfast restaurantBrunch restaurantCafeJuice shopLunch restaurantVegan restaurantVegetarian cafe and deliWi-Fi spot
Mentioned by st-christophers.co.uk
Most Instagrammable Cafés in Edinburgh
"Not many food options are more Instagrammable than a tropical açaí bowl or a multicoloured poké bowl. At Hula Juice Bar you’ll have all the most photogenic options on the menu including an epic healthy drinks menu - fresh juices and smoothies, milkshakes, turmeric lattes, matcha lattes and more. Smoothie bowls, poke bowls and lunch bowls take up most of the menu because they’re that good!"
Mentioned by PETA UK
20 Places to Find Delicious Vegan Food in Edinburgh
"A post shared by Susan (@susandoherty__) on Nov 16, 2016 at 4:13pm PST. Hula Juice Cafe has a lot more to offer than just juice. Here, you can get a selection of fantastic vegan food, including wraps, bagels, salads, and açaí bowls, to enjoy with your smoothie or nut milk latte."
Loudons Fountainbridge
Loudons Fountainbridge
4.5 (683 ratings)
Simple, tranquil cafe for home-made breakfasts, pizza and cake, with gluten- and dairy-free choices.
94B Fountainbridge, Edinburgh, EH3 9QA, United Kingdom
Brunch restaurantBakeryBreakfast restaurantCafeCake shopCoffee shopLunch restaurantRestaurantTea house
Mentioned by Prestige Student Living
Student Guide: Top 10 Places For Brunch In Edinburgh!
"Loudons is one of Edinburgh’s multi-award-winning cafes and is well known as one of the best places for brunch in the capital. Their mission is to cater to everyone, so whether you are a meat-eater, vegan, dairy, or gluten-free – you will be sure to find something delicious for you to enjoy!. They have a wide variety of stunning brunch options, with an epic 13 types of Bennys – all served on their homemade English muffin with herb salad!"
Mentioned by Dickins
Where to enjoy the Yummiest Pancakes in Edinburgh
"If you find yourself in the Fountainbridge area be sure to pop into this light and bright cafe to enjoy brunch or lunch!. Another bonus is they serve up delicious fluffy pancakes. Choose from classic American Style Pancakes, Vegan Blackcurrant Pancakes, or if you’re looking for a healthy boost they also serve Superfood pancakes (pictured below)!"
Mentioned by University of Edinburgh
We tried *almost* every pancake in Edinburgh, so you don’t have to
"Loudons represents the perfect place to take your parents, with garden centre vibes (in the best way), it is the ideal backdrop for lying to your folks that the reason you’re tired is from an all nighter in the library, not because of the eight vodka cranberries you had at the club last night."
Urban Angel
Urban Angel
4.5 (834 ratings)
A bright blonde wood bistro emphasising fair trade, organic and locally-sourced ingredients.
121 Hanover St, Edinburgh, EH2 1DJ, United Kingdom
CafeBreakfast restaurantBrunch restaurantCoffee shopLunch restaurant
Mentioned by cityexplorerstours.com
Edinburgh's Best Brunch Spots
"If you’re looking for brunch in the New Town, Urban Angel is a great place to try, with the menu available every day until closing time at 5pm. You can access it easily from the city centre, where it is located just off Princes Street, and it’s considered one of the best brunch places in the New Town. Having been open for 15 years, you can be sure that Urban Angel will provide you with an excellent meal, and they place strong emphasis on carefully sourcing their ingredients."
Mentioned by edinburghlive
Ten Edinburgh breakfasts everyone needs to try
"Urban Angel has been an established breakfast and brunch stop in Edinburgh for almost 15 years. The café is as cool as it sounds, reminiscent of an understated-yet-chic Copenhagen coffee shop. With breakfast available all day, there's no need to rush - our prayers have been answered."
Mentioned by Lonely Planet
Best restaurants in Edinburgh, Scotland
"A wholesome deli that puts the emphasis on Fairtrade, organic and locally sourced produce, Urban Angel is also a delightfully informal cafe-bistro that serves all-day brunch (porridge with honey, French toast,..."
Twelve Triangles
Twelve Triangles
4.7 (298 ratings)
Pint-sized cafe offering espresso drinks, sweet & savory pastries & donuts in a cheerful atmosphere.
90 Brunswick St, Edinburgh, EH7 5HU, United Kingdom
CafeCoffee shopDonut shop
Elephant & Bagels
Elephant & Bagels
4.3 (285 ratings)
Wide choice of snacks and cute elephant art in a relaxed, bright coffee-house with lunch deals.
37 Marshall St, Edinburgh, EH8 9BJ, United Kingdom
CafeBagel shopCoffee shop
Mentioned by Grumpy Camel
20 Best Lunch Spots in Edinburgh, Scotland
"The decor is all about elephants, and the food is all about bagels. At Elephants & Bagels you get to create your own bagel from scratch. You get to choose the type of bagel and pick your own fillings (so many options!)."
The Shore Deli
The Shore Deli
4.9 (78 ratings)
52 Shore, Leith, Edinburgh EH6 6RA, United Kingdom
Cafe
L'Etoile Salon de Tea
L'Etoile Salon de Tea
4.8 (289 ratings)
44 West Port, Edinburgh, EH1 2LD, United Kingdom
CafeTea house
Mentioned by Trip101
10 Best Kid-Friendly Restaurants In Edinburgh, Scotland
"This restaurant is kid-friendly with a blend of different dishes to fit you and your kids. Customers are approached like a family here, making it a special moment even for the slightest meal. They are also pet-friendly — a plus side for pet lovers."
Snax Cafe
Snax Cafe
4.5 (451 ratings)
Unfussy venue with chalkboard menus of global snacks and main meals including burgers and curry.
15-17 W Register St, Edinburgh, EH2 2AA, United Kingdom
Cafe
La Viola Cafe & Bistro
La Viola Cafe & Bistro
4.7 (191 ratings)
4 Earl Grey St, Edinburgh, EH3 9BN, United Kingdom
Cafe

Best Vegetarian Restaurants in Edinburgh

Taco Bell
Taco Bell
2.9 (189 ratings)
27 Shandwick Pl, Edinburgh, EH2 4RG, United Kingdom
Fast food restaurantTakeout RestaurantMexican restaurantVegetarian restaurant
David Bann Restaurant
David Bann Restaurant
4.6 (899 ratings)
Creative, eclectic vegetarian cuisine served in warm, maroon decor with group menu and vegan dishes.
56-58 St Mary's St, Edinburgh, EH1 1SX, United Kingdom
Vegetarian restaurant
Zizzi
Zizzi
4.1 (705 ratings)
Italian chain restaurant for pizza and calzone on wooden boards, plus traditional pastas.
42 Queensferry St, Edinburgh, EH2 4RA, United Kingdom
RestaurantGluten-free restaurantItalian restaurantPasta shopPizza restaurantVegan restaurantVegetarian restaurant

Best Dessert in Edinburgh

Italian on the Mound cafe
Italian on the Mound cafe
4.4 (87 ratings)
15 Bank St, Edinburgh, EH1 2LN, United Kingdom
CafeDessert shopEspresso bar
Nando's Edinburgh - Lothian Road
Nando's Edinburgh - Lothian Road
4.2 (1140 ratings)
Afro-Portuguese chain restaurant serving flame-grilled chicken in spicy chilli sauce.
71-73 Lothian Rd, Edinburgh, EH3 9AZ, United Kingdom
Chicken restaurantChicken wings restaurantDessert restaurantFamily restaurantFast food restaurantPortuguese restaurantRestaurant
Mentioned by SquareMeal
Private dining in Edinburgh: The best venues for birthday parties, work events and more
"There are three different private dining rooms at Otro, which can be hired separately or together to create plenty of space for family and friends. The team here have event managers too, which means there’s a handily helpful process in place already to see you through your planning. Dishes on the set menus can be tailored to your preference and/ or budget but as an idea of style dishes that are menu mainstays are chicken liver parfait with chutney and toasted sourdough, and roasted sea bass with chickpea and chorizo stew and salsa verde."

Historic Sites in Edinburgh

Andrew Carnegie Birthplace Museum
Andrew Carnegie Birthplace Museum
4.7 (213 ratings)4.5 (296 ratings)
Moodie St, Dunfermline, KY12 7PL, United Kingdom
MuseumHistoric SitesHistory MuseumsPoints of Interest & Landmarks
Gilmerton Cove
Gilmerton Cove
4.6 (155 ratings)4.5 (710 ratings)
Appointment-only exploration of mysterious, hand-carved tunnels and caverns, with a visitor centre.
16 Drum St, Gilmerton, Edinburgh EH17 8QH, United Kingdom
Historical landmarkSights & LandmarksHistoric Sites
Dean Cemetery
Dean Cemetery
4.7 (27 ratings)4.5 (21 ratings)
63 Dean Path, Edinburgh, EH4 3AT, United Kingdom
CemeterySights & LandmarksHistoric SitesMonuments & Statues
Mentioned by introducingedinburgh.com
Churches and Graveyards in Edinburgh - Religious places
"Dean Cemetery was inaugurated in 1846 and belongs to a beautiful hamlet located very near the city centre called Dean Village. It is one of the most remarkable cemeteries in Edinburgh and if it weren’t for the gravestones it could pass as a tranquil park full of trees."

Vacation Rentals, Airbnb, Hotels & Cabins near Edinburgh

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