A wee, cozy coffee shop just about a mile down from the Royal Mile. It's a bit more of a…read moreneighborhood feel in this side. It was a good pre-stop to Arthur's Seat hike on the difficult trail. Fabulous tea, since there wasn't a table when I arrived around noon, I took an Edinburgh Frost to go. Good strong, milky, gingerbready sweet.

What a gorgeous café! I can't believe it took me so long to visit despite living so close (it feels…read morelike I say that a lot). As I arrived, I saw the lovely "People love us on Yelp" sticker- always a good sign! And there is a lot to love! There is space for about 15 people inside, so it's not very large, and we were lucky to get a cute table for two near the door. We were immediately welcomed by a smiling server, who was very nice indeed. The cakes were on display in a cabinet and in the window area, and there was a nice selection. I ended up having a piece of Victoria Sponge, and Mary a chocolate cake. We also had a pot of tea for two. The tea came in a super cute tea cosy and with two fine china cups. The cake followed soon after, and they were both tasty. Clearly fresh, moist, and sweet. We both enjoyed them immensely. The place also has a nice menu of breakfast food, soup, scones etc. so there is a lot of choice. I'll be back.

A place with both coffee and alcohol available? I'm sold! We went twice during our trip to…read moreEdinburgh. I got coffee one time and chai the other time. Both drinks were excellent and the staff was friendly! A plus is that the wifi works quite well! If you want to eat/drink there, you may have to wait a bit for a table, but you won't regret it. Fear not though, takeaway is available if you're pressed for time!

World class espresso drinks. The shots are sweet and full bodied. The milk is foamed to a silky…read moreperfection. The service can be a little slow, but the servers are friendly and quick to respond once you flag them down.

I bought my lunch here about a week ago and I thought it was decent, value for money food with…read morequality service. Admittedly, I should have had one of their trademark lattes, but I just wasn't in the mood for coffee. The decor inside feels relaxed and stylish and the staff are friendly. The 'layzee' part of the name refers to the chilled out atmosphere, rather than a poor standard of service. I went for a cheese, ahm and tomato sandwich (wasn't on the menu, but made it up for me anyway) and a can of coke, which came to only £3 altogether. I thought this was a great deal and the bread was tasty along with decent quality ham, cheese and fresh tomato. I'd certainly come here again as it's a great coffee shop which offers nice, quicm service and brilliant food.

Having sprung up out of literally no-where, Lazy Latte's is making a reputation for itself among…read morethe locals and students of the Newington area it serves. Firstly, I have tasted them, and the Lattes are great - but maybe Lazy Lattes should have been named Not So LAzy LAttes, as this little cafe has a huge range of things to offer from sandwiches to soups and salads - all of which can be taken out or enjoyed in the tiny sitting area for customers. The cost of all this? Well not much, as regular teas and coffe can set you back around a pound - but the infamous Lattes aroun £1.50. A tiny amount compared to the chain coffee shops.

Came to the sandwich shop for lunch, and got a sandwich with a history lesson on the side!…read moreApparently Edinburgh used to called Auld Reekie because of the smell from the breweries in the area. While the city might have "Reeked", this sandwich certainly smelled good. Auld Reekie sandwich piled high with pulled pork, tomato, I believe onions and an aged cheese. Broccoli slaw on the side. I also had a chance to try the Ibn Bru soda. Reminded me of my favorite soda: Colombiana. Good lunch here served by friendly staff. It's always great supporting local business when traveling!

I hadn't eaten all day. It was 3:30pm. A very unusual situation for me. Every other eatery along my…read moreNorth-Westbound walk was closed. I walked into The Sandwich Shop. The Sandwich Shop is like most Scottish establishments of the same nature- tiny eating area and carb-heavy food. But one way it differs is selection- although primarily offering 'breakfast rolls' (served all day) and sandwiches, the possible filling combinations are many. Relatively rare items- such as jalapenos- abound. Another way it differs is value. For just over 5£ I got this: a sausage link breakfast roll; a small soup of the day (tomato and chorizo sausage); a salami sandwich with lettuce and jalapenos, in combo form alongside a bag of salt & vinegar Walkers crisps, and a bottle (yes, bottle- not a can) of sugar-free Irn Bru. All that for JUST OVER 5£. My meal filled me up and that is rare. But here's the kicker, Yelp- the woman who made my sandwich- she literally covered it in jalapenos. This was not a typical, single salad-tong-full of four or five slices spread over the length of the sandwich. She carefully placed the jalapenos in a spicy blanket over the entire surface area. Perfection. For a tiny, cheap sandwich shop- THE Sandwich Shop lives up to its name.

You don't have to be the most observant person in the world to notice that this part of Newington…read morehas more small hotels than is really necessary, and that there's usually very little difference between them. Which is why I think Gabbro really makes the Salisbury Hotel a cut above the others. It's got a big garden area where you can make the most of the rare sunny days in Scotland were it's warm enough to eat al fresco, but the inside is just as gorgeous with all the dark brown leather and mirrors giving it a modern vibe. A lot of the food on the menu sounded quite predictable, which is why I only gave it 4 stars and not 5 - things like fish & chips or risotto that you'll find on menus everywhere. But they do offer one or two really quirky dishes such as the watermelon, strawberry, feta and black pepper salad that I had for my starter. Not only was it extremely tasty, at only £3.95 it was great value for money. Due to its location, tucked down a little side street off Newington road, not many people know about it. But it's definitely worth a visit.

My wife, 14 month old son and I ended up here after I read an email from T***advisor about pubs in…read moreEdinburgh, then started wandering around that site. This caught my eye, so when another reservation fell through, this popped into my head. The restaurant is underneath the Salisbury Hotel, just off Newington Road. There's a small car park outside the hotel. The restaurant notes itself as being child friendly, and we certainly experienced a genuine effort there - definitely one of the most friendly in Edinburgh. There is even a play area for kids at the back of the hotel, although we didn't try it out this time. The decor inside is nice and clean, and at lunchtime on a Sunday there was a nice buzz. This place clearly has built up a regular custom, and all of the staff were chatting away and really helped make the place feel welcoming. The menu is very nice. A nice selection to choose from, with some tasty dishes, just different enough to interest, not too strange to scare. I had poached pear on gingerbread covered in cheese to start, and my wife had mussels in a very tasty sauce. Our mains of confit duck (again, very good) and beef (tasty) were nicely presented and good sized portions, well put together. Our son's risotto was also very tasty. For desert, we didn't stray too far from safety, with a tart tatin and a creme brulee. Overall, it's a very nice restaurant doing some great food with truly engaging & knowledgeable staff. They cater very well for kids. I'll definitely be going back, sooner rather than later.

Needing a quick lunch we ended up at August_21. Nice vibe, nice and interesting sandwiches…read more(although a small selection) and a great hot chocolate. A great find and well worth coming back to.

Spotted this as I was heading to Earthy and ended up here as Earthy disappointed again. Black…read moreoutside signage and a mix of black walls, white tiles and some pink lighting(!) with an exposed, stripped back wall inside. Sounds weird but it works and chairs are comfy. Probably seats about 15 in front section and there is seating through the back. So, it only opened 21st August and I was here on the 22nd. I overheard that its owned by the same folks at the Fruitmarket. The aim of the place is to be a cafe in the Mediterranean deli style and so far, so good. Beautiful cakes lined up. Sourdough bread for sale as well as filled rolls, panini's and pizza. Nothing gf but was told that lots of gf products next week, same with vegan so I'll investigate after yoga next week. So, 4*'s? Lovely chilled vibe, loved the coffee - Matthew Algie, and for me, the sign of a decent latte is milk not over boiled and no need for sugar where you get the natural sweetness of the milk and coffee and this was spot on. So enjoyable, I had two lattes before heading home. Prices = £2.50 for a latte, cakes around £2.50+ with pizza squares £3.95. I heard that although they are just opened, they've been getting a lot of Earthy customers visiting. I plan to check out the gf options next week and if I have decent options, it'll be 5* from me :-)

We stopped by here for breakfast and were pleasantly surprised! The food was delicious and the…read moreservice great. The avocado toast was fantastic, as was the scone! Highly recommended!!!!

Good price for a latte! No syrups but my coffee was sweet enough without it. I'll definitely be…read moreback to try one of the yummy cakes they had on display. Lots of seating in front and back for small groups.

Food was plentiful and fresh. Relaxed atmosphere and great freindly service. Four of us shared…read moresalads, humus etc. and one had a breakfast.

I was hot, hangry, sleep deprived, and not happy. This lovely Turkish cafe took me out of my dazed…read morespeedwalk and saved my day! A deliciously fresh and bright salad with dolmades for just under £10. Thank you to the overwhelmingly speedy and lovely staff!

$48 for a basket of laundry but 1/3 cheaper than having the hotel do it. 1st time they couldn't…read morefind my clothes because they spelled my name wrong and took longer than expected. 2nd time was a breeze, all folded and ready to go when I arrived.

Had the best morning hanging with the Scotties while my laundry was getting done!! Had lunch next…read moredoor at the cute little cafe. Have decided I'm in the wrong business! This wasn't cheap! But the owners are amazing and got to chat with others about their travels. I 100% would go back!! Give the pups some scratches for me please!!