Wonderful cafe tucked away in off the main road…read more This place came highly recommend from our local host, so I was very excited to try! The staff were incredibly kind and made us travelers feel very welcomed. The breakfast and coffee were very tasty! I was a big fan of the eggs Benedict. Additionally, loved how cozy this place was. A perfect place to stop before getting the day started. I'd love to come back one day!

Awesome veggie toast here. Just wow. Heaping plate of mushrooms and spinach with perfectly cooked…read moreeggs and nicely buttered toast along with avocado and halloumi. The perfect start to a long weekend day of activity. The coffees and teas were also great and the staff so hospitable and helpful.

Wonderful little casual coffee place right next to The Shore tram stop. Family owned, they seem to…read morehave true pride in their shop. Well chosen, high quality, ethical and interesting suppliers. Fast service. Support this shop!

Edinburgh has a lot of really great coffee shops but Leith is the one part of town which I think is…read morelacking in this area. Printworks has the word coffee in their name and are at least making an effort to take it seriously. It uses Monmouth beans and it's better than average but it doesn't really come close to the more serious Edinburgh coffee places such as Artisan Roast, BrewLab etc. Flat white had good flavour but just lacked a bit of depth and precision. I'm always willing the coffee to be great and I'm always just a tad disappointed. There is a selection of paninis and soups. It would be nice if they had a few healthier options, but my chicken and pesto panini had a nice golden crunch. Cakes and pastries from local bakeries looked tempting. Its a small but bright space, pleasant enough for a spot of lunch provided it's not too busy. It's not perfect but for now it's still probably the best coffee your going to get in this part of town so it edges into 4 star territory.

My friend and I came here for a quick coffee on a rainy day in Edinburgh. They have student…read morediscounts which is so nice and came in handy! The wifi was also fast which was helpful for looking up the next spots on our walk. The baristas were friendly and helpful with ordering. I had the hazelnut mocha with soy milk which was delicious and hot! It was not too sweet which I liked because some mochas can be overly sweet. This was a cute spot to grab a coffee and sit and chat for a bit. I definitely would stop here again for coffee!

Not a bad place for a hot drink on a cool day, but was hoping for a bit more atmosphere from…read moreEdinburgh Press Club than what it actually delivered. Still plenty comfortable to sip a hot tea and relax for a few minutes before heading up to Royal Mile or down to the train station, and having a (tad) more character than the generic coffee shop made it an obvious choice.

I only had a few lattes and cortados here but they were so amazing! The guilty pleasure espresso…read morewas soooo good, I had to buy a bag to take home with me! The staff was relatively nice but the cafe was very busy. It was hard to find somewhere to sit. The food options looked great but I only got to try one pastry.

Six of seven, on the Disloyal 7 challenge, and we were swiftly running out of time to collect 'em…read moreall! We clearly didn't plan things out well, as we had to scramble to hit stops 6 and 7 within an hour of closing, on our last full day in Edinburgh. But, in our defense, coffee shops close up super early in Edinburgh! We hustled our way from the Mile towards Cairngorm, side-stepping tourists and hurrying across intersections. On a normal day, it would've been a nice jaunt through town, but on this day, it was a hectic seemingly-longer-than-it-should-have-been-half-sprint to the front door. I did love the feel of this shop, from the steps leading down to the cozy interior and the bags of spent coffee bean lining the ceiling. The girl working that day was very nice and welcoming. We placed our order and settled into a small table near the back of the building. I kept an eye on the barista (hubby's back was to the counter) so that I could pop up to grab our drinks when they were ready, but she brought them to us, instead. She saw our Disloyal 7 cards out on the table, and said, "Be sure to bring that by before you leave so that I can stamp them!" The lattes were good, with a nice, rich and creamy flavor. I think I could've ended our night here, wrapped up in the warmth of a good latte and a comfortable chair, but my husband pointed out that we had time to get to the final stop on our list, if we hurried. So, we went up to the counter and had the barista stamp their slice, and then hurried once more into the cold Edinburgh dusk.

Upon the recommendation of someone I know, I popped into Lovecrumb for a quick start to my day. I…read morecame in figuring I'd order a cinnamon bun and a hot beverage -- which is exactly what I was able to get! There's a bunch of tables inside, although they can tend to be quite busy. I sat at a little table next to the window and was brought my order. The cinnamon bun was really soft and had a lovely flavor. The chai was sweet and didn't have too much spice but I enjoyed it! Overall the vibe of the cafe itself is really cute and they have plenty of baked goods, hot and cold beverages, and savory options to appeal to a reasonable palate. I've been back a couple more times since this occasion to try more baked goods and get a hot chocolate! I've always been very pleased by my experience and will continue to return!

MY RATING: 3.5 I found Lovecrumbs to be a fun and cute…read moreplace. It's great for reading a book on a rainy day, grabbing a sweet vegan treat, or catching up with an old friend. As long as you don't stay overstay your welcome, that is. ;) The OAT MILK CAPPUCCINO was frothy and creamy, but overall it was just okay. Not the best, not the worst, right in the middle. I loved the icing on the VEGAN CARROT CAKE. It was smooth and sweet, but not too sweet. It also had a pop of citrus. As for the cake, I was underwhelmed. It was lacking in carrot flavor and was denser than I'd prefer. However, I did enjoy the big chunks of nuts and raisins. EXTRA: Super cute decor They have a retail section in the front that sells coffee, jewelry, mugs, pens, vitamins, etc. Friendly service Decent size space and amount of tables The bathroom is downstairs "Weekends are lap top free" that's what the sign says, at least Not sure how I feel about this sign: "If busy, please limit your stay to an hour.. thanks for being cool." At least they're honest, I suppose, but still... You can watch my visit to Lovecrumbs and see all of the vegan food I ate in Edinburgh on my YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Pw-0mh0q3iM&t=1s

My friends and I stopped by for some tea/dessert and wanted time to chill/talk over food. So, this…read morewas the perfect atmosphere to do all that. We walked in around 3-4pm, so there were definitely less people inside. We got a table by the back portion of the store. We all ordered our own Classic Sandwich Afternoon Tea Set with our various tea selections. We were a group of 4 and they gave us 2 towers (2 sets on one tower). We each got a set of mini sandwiches, a scone, desserts on top. The food was good. I ended up eating everything. The scone was different from the typical scones that I would imagine, but I enjoyed it with the cream and preserve nonetheless. As for the tea, they served it in a heavy blue teapot with a small teacup. They gave us a timer so that we were able to accurately steep our tea. That was very helpful instead of doing a guessing game. They also offered to add just additional hot water to our pot if we wanted more tea, which we were grateful for. Overall, the service was good. We were able to take our time to talk for a good while before it was nearing closing time. We didn't feel rushed at all. At one point, we were the only ones sitting in the back section. It felt very private and relaxing. We all enjoyed our time chatting indoors and stayed away from the rain for a bit.

A very untraditional afternoon tea experience unfortunately. Tea served in little Japanese tea…read morecups, the sandwich for high tea was on a ciabatta bread, with zero butter. Just a slice of cheddar cheese and chutney. Quite a dry sandwich and just too untraditional for high tea for me. They also didnt take cash, card only. Strange overall.

Adorable little café in Edinburgh with cozy seating and great specialty coffees. Perfect place to…read morewarm up on a cold day and the meringue cookie I had was fantastic.

I was a bit worried because this is in such a touristy spot, but they had a really solid lemon…read moretart, and a really great apple croissant. My husband really liked his flattened croissant too that had chocolate on one end. I would definitely come back here and try the quiche because I saw it and then regretted not getting one myself.

Oh my goodness! Everything looks amazing from the happy…read morecolorful window to the amazing baked goods. I love that Tasty Buns is a bakery on Bread Street. I adored the lime, poppyseed, and blueberry roulade! It was gone before the soup and toastie sandwich arrived. Crispy on the outside and so very soft and tasty on the inside. The cookie pie was impressive, but I honestly liked the roulade so much better. The soup today was broccoli and it was delicious! I had a ham and cheese sandwich lightly grilled in a panini press. Mom had a chorizo sandwich. The ladies at the bakery were lovely! Friendly happy folk always make food taste better! The bakery was quiet and not busy at 12:30 pm. It wasn't empty, just not busy. We got a table for 3! It was funny (and also a sad commentary on humans) that the still water available said "Please turn the tap off." Silly people. Thank you so much for a wonderful lunch! Mom said very good! Very different!

Excellent treats and coffee. Would return many times if lived here. Definitely worth a visit.read more