Betty and George is brand new at Howard Street in Canonmills. I’ve been several times and always had a good experience, but I can’t imagine opening during lockdown-lite and COVID-19 was hiccup-free!
A review of Noughts & Coffees, City Centre
This is a trend I welcome; board games are popular again. The return of board games somehow happened while missing the hipster trap and becoming an accepted mainstream thing. If you don’t believe me, then you only need to start counting the number of gaming cafes that are popping up across the country. Edinburgh has […]
A review of Strumpets, West End
I really wanted to find a cosy coffee shop that could feed me tasty cake. The weather was awful, wind and rain was whipping Edinburgh into a bleak misery and I had been outside for too long. The West End had a few places to pop into but I felt as if I deserved a […]
Review of The Elbe Room, Leith
Update: The Elbe Room closed and was eventually replaced by Cutting Chaii, an Indian tapas restaurant which Edinburgh Reviews recommends. Nearby alternatives to The Elbe Room include the beer garden pub The Bullfinch, BAM Coffee, and Brambles on Salamander Place. I’ve been cautious about writing this review for fear of creating a jinx. The Elbe […]
Review of Printworks Coffee, Leith
This is a review of two halves; first impressions and then how Printworks grew on me. Even with that disclaimer in place it is important to keep in mind that this is a review of Printworks Coffee during its opening week. It is likely to mature. A review in two halves is necessary for Printworks […]
Review of Marmalade Café, Leith
Marmalade Café sits on the corner of Maritime Street and Bernard Street and enjoys large windows overlooking both. In fact, one of the physical attractions of the café is the bright and airy feel. Marmalade is a deli that opens for breakfast, stays open relatively late and on Saturday. Customers pick crisps and juice from […]