Cafe Edinburgh
Cafe Edinburgh is an independent breakfast and brunch cafe at 57 High Street, right on the Royal Mile in Edinburgh’s Old Town. We are open every day from 7am to 6pm and serve breakfast all day, with a full gluten-free menu, vegan options and dogs welcome — rated 4.6 on Google from more than 1,400 reviews.
- 57 High Street, Royal Mile
- Open every day, 7am – 6pm
- A full gluten-free menu


The season
Autumn, by the window
When the leaves turn and the evenings draw in over the Old Town, the room changes with them. The wool throws go back over the chairs, the cups get bigger and the window seat is spoken for by ten.
Come in out of the wind for a hot chocolate under a cloud of cream, a pot of fruit tea, or a long, slow brunch with someone you have not seen since the summer.
01
Warm cups
Lattes, hot chocolate and fruit teas, made to linger over.
02
Long brunches
Plates from the kitchen all day, gluten-free included.
03
A seat to stay in
Blankets on the chairs and no one hurrying you out.


Who we are
Tartan, timber and a full breakfast menu
Tartan curtains, warm timber and the city painted along the back wall: Cafe Edinburgh is the place on the Royal Mile to sit down, warm up and eat well before — or after — exploring the Old Town.
The kitchen cooks breakfast and brunch all day, from haggis and eggs to waffles: more than 170 dishes and drinks across the regular and gluten-free menus, with vegan options and dogs welcome.

4.6 ★
from 1,474 Google reviews
Counter favourites
Popular picks
The dishes and drinks guests ask for most, from both the regular and gluten-free menus.

Poached Eggs
Eggs Royale
Lightly smoked beetroot - cured salmon gravadlax from a traditional smokehouse in Linlithgow, caperberries & silky Hollandaise sauce
£14.95- Popular
- Served hot

Breakfast
Full Scottish Stack
A hearty Scottish feast to start your day! Macsween Haggis, Stornoway black pudding, bacon, Lorne sausage, beans, egg, hash brown, potato scone, tomato & toast
£17.00- Served hot

Nibbles & Sharing
Scottish Experience
A slice of Macsween haggis, Stornoway black pudding & a dram of our whisky of the month (or an Irn-Bru for a non-alcoholic option)
£8.00- Popular
- Served hot

Sweet Plates
Waffle
Golden waffle topped with tangy morello cherry compote, fresh whipped cream, and rich chocolate sauce — a cosy Scottish café favourite
£15.00- Bestseller

Smoothies
Pash 'n' Shoot
Mango, pineapple & passionfruit. Full of vitamin C and natural sweetness
£6.50- Popular

Main Dishes
Strawberry, Feta & Chicken Salad
Roast chicken breast with fresh strawberries, red onion and peppery rocket, topped with whipped feta and drizzled with balsamic glaze. Served with toast
£16.50- Bestseller

Sandwiches
Bacon & Horseradish
Crisp grilled bacon and tender grilled artichokes layered with peppery rocket and creamy horseradish sauce, all on perfectly toasted bread
£14.00- Bestseller

Tea
Strawberry & Basil
Sweet strawberries and aromatic basil for a light herbal tea
£4.00- Bestseller
Gallery
This season, in pictures
Tartan, timber, warm light and a great deal of coffee — photographed this autumn. New frames go up whenever the season changes.
Guest book
What people say
4.6 on Google · 1,474 reviews. Five-star reviews from guests on Google, quoted exactly as they were written.
November 2025
“We popped in for brunch having seen Cafe Edinburgh on Instagram. It was everything I hoped and more. The staff were so nice and friendly. The decor inside was lovely and the menu had so much on it. We had a fry up and the poached eggs and salmon on sourdough. The food was presented perfectly with added touches like little flowers. I also had an earl grey tea which was served with rosemary and grapefruit - a really unique and special drink. It’s reasonably priced given its prime location and we feel like we’ve found one of our favourite spots. We can’t wait for our next visit!”
February 2026
“By far the best breakfast we have had in years. Welcoming warm service from the moment you walk in. Amazing food that has an incredible balance of flavours and stacks that don’t collapse as you eat your way through them. We had the Eggs Edinburgh (haggis was more flavourful than what I had at a pub last night) and the Breakfast sandwich which was generous with the avocado.”
July 2026
“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!”
June 2026
“Incredible food! The gluten free options were amazing and Hanna was the best server ever!! Definitelyyy give this girl a raise cause she seriously was Incredible. Was such a joy to be around and truly made our experience here something special. Would recommend this place to anyone looking for a gem in scotland!”
June 2026
“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.”
November 2025
“Found this cafe while looking for somewhere dog friendly, the staff were super friendly and so welcoming. Menu selection was very impressive, something for everyone. Once we finally decided what to have, the food was pretty quick to come and the quality was brilliant. Would highly recommend eating in here.”

Visit
Pull up a chair
No booking needed — just come in. For a larger group, an allergy question or anything else, send us a note before you visit.
Opening hours
- Every day
- 07:00 – 18:00
57 High Street (Royal Mile), Edinburgh EH1 1SR
