Set beneath the Scottish National Gallery, Contini delivers a premium afternoon tea with savoury mackerel scones and petit fours. Advance booking is mandatory for the £40 sitting, which includes limitless tea refills and postcard garden views.
Review: Fika, a Nordic bakery retreat on Dundas Street
Tucked down Dundas Street, Fika is a light-filled New Town sanctuary serving standout cinnamon rolls and rotating bakes. Safe, calm, and blissfully detached from city centre noise, it provides the ideal independent stop for quiet coffee and pastry.
Review: Porto & Fi – a deli bistro in Newhaven
Porto & Fi celebrates 19 years in Newhaven as a family-run success. This bright bistro offers a standout cake counter, hearty Scottish brunch, and a licensed dinner menu featuring Cullen Skink. A must-visit at the end of the Edinburgh tram line.
Review: Flatbread Turkish Bakery House, Haymarket Terrace
Located near Haymarket station, Flatbread Turkish Bakery House serves authentic Pide and Lahmacun. The venue is clean with a great bakery counter. While portions are light, the Doner flatbread is delicious and the service is fast and friendly.
Review: Origano, a serious contender for Leith’s best pizza
Origano on Leith Walk is a must-visit, offering a genuine claim to the “best pizza in Edinburgh” title. Watch chefs at the wood oven, enjoy the buzzing atmosphere, and eat sensational pizza. A show of good taste for any date or family meal.
Review: Rama Coffee, a cafe in Inverleith
Located on Inverleith Row, Rama Coffee offers a selection of excellent coffees from local roaster Machina, baked goods, and popular sandwiches in a bright and comfortable setting.
Review: 71 Steps, a bagel bakery on Rodney Street
71 Steps is a new cafe on Rodney Street with excellent coffee, a selection of baked treats and a menu of closed and open bagels. It’s absolutely worth a visit, especially if you’re looking for a place to sit down and treat yourself.
Review: La Cime Deli in Trinity
La Cime is a lovely little deli cafe in Trinity, just a stone’s throw from Victoria Park. You can pop in for a coffee, buy some sauces from the shop, or stay longer for a little sit-down meal and tempting cake. The deli has been an immediate hit; one visit will be enough to tell you why.