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Cafe Edinburgh
The dining room at Cafe Edinburgh: walnut floors, leather banquettes and candlelight

Edinburgh · Est. 2014

A corner kept for the unhurried.Stay a while.The High Street will wait.

A dark room off the Royal Mile where speciality coffee is brewed with care, poured without hurry, and drunk by candlelight. Slow mornings, honest plates, no rush.

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The original copper kettle, polished and retired, resting on the bar

Our Story

An unhurried corner on the High Street since 2014.

Established in 2014 on Edinburgh's historic High Street, Cafe Edinburgh was created as a quiet haven amidst the Old Town — a place to pause, savor speciality coffee brewed with care, and enjoy freshly prepared Scottish plates.

Over a decade later, our commitment remains simple: warm candlelight, welcoming hospitality, and coffee that deserves time.

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From the bar

A few things we are proud of this week.

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  • Mimosa

    A Delicious Combination of Prosecco & Fresh Orange Juice

    £11.00

  • Alcohol Free Beer

    <0.5%

    £5.50

  • Baileys Coffee

    Milky coffee with Baileys liqueur

    £7.50

  • 12 Years Malt Whiskies

    A house favourite from our whiskies collection.

    £7.45

  • Cakes

    Check our sweet cabinet for today's tempting treats

    £6.00

  • Sauvignon Blanc

    South Africa 13%

    from £8.50

  • Summer House

    Misty Lemonade; Raspberry Lemonade; St Clements - orange & lemon; Ginger Beer

    £3.90

  • Bacon & Horseradish

    Crisp grilled bacon and tender artichokes layered with peppery rocket and creamy horseradish sauce, all on perfectly toasted bread

    £14.00

Opening hours

Open every day, from the first pot to the last candle.

Monday – Sunday
08:00 – 20:00
Where to find us
57 High Street, Edinburgh EH1 1SR
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A candlelit corner table with a book and a cup of black coffee