I think it's also called the Sir Walter Scott Tea Room? We loved our experience!…read more The service was excellent and food delicious.

A quick word of warning, to get to this lovely traditional tea room, you will have to either climb…read moreup a LOT of steep steps or go up in a dodgy old lift. I usually take the stairs because the lift is a bit of a faff and you have to get a staff member to come and operate it for you. Once you get up to the café level, you are met with a charmingly decorated dining room, amazing views across Princes Street Gardens to the High Street and great Scottish food. When we first walked in, the place was quite empty and we were guaranteed a seat because there were only 2 other people dining at the time. As the waitress showed us to our table and gave us our menus, I decided to have a slice of the gorgeous looking red velvet cake and a glass of Irn Bru. While we waited for the food to arrive, I visited the toilets, which were up some more steep steps. (UGH!!!!) This time the steps were spiralling up, which made the journey even more exhausting. However, the toilets were clean and functional with hot water, soap and plenty of paper towels. When I got back, the food had arrived and I tucked in. The cake was very filling and delicious. The cream filling is what made it amazing. The Irn Bru was as traditional as always. The waitress checked back on us after about 5 minutes to see how we were doing and of course, there was nothing but praise back to her. Once we got the bill it was a tad pricey but it was worth it for the first class food, service and surroundings. I was slightly disappointed that we didn't get to sit by the ginormous bay windows overlooking Princes Street but we still had a pretty good view as we were seated in the row of tables behind the window. The stairs put me off going here slightly but that doesn't really matter because I will be back to try one of their delightful looking scones!

**March 2024: Weekday Morning Visit**…read more A couple of things to note -No reservations -Hours: Tues-Fri: 10am-4:30pm; Mon: Closed; Sat/Sun: 9:30am-4:30pm I saw this tearoom featured on a youtubers channel and thought it would be a great breakfast option as Clarinda's is known for their scones and baked goods. I came pretty close to the opening and was able to select my choice for seats. I picked a table near the window for natural lighting. They have a table of a lot of tasty treats and while I didn't get a chance to try them all, I can attest to the scone being very tasty! I ordered the Cream Tea (I think I ordered the Lemon and Elderflower) which comes with a freshly baked homemade scone (I chose a fruit one), and a cup of tea €6.80. I decided to upgrade to a pot of tea (€7.75) and added a bowl of porridge (€5.50) with jam as I usually prefer savory breakfasts. This was more than enough to eat for one, but I just enjoy trying different items - does anyone else have this problem? lol I thoroughly enjoyed my experience here as the ambiance, food and tea were homey and intimate. This would be such a fun place to converse with girlfriends for tea time!

If you make it down to the bottom of Royal Mile you MUST stop at Clarinda's Tea Room, a small…read morehole-in-the-wall place with so much personality. We had breakfast here on our first day in Edinburgh. It's cozy and the walls are covered with paintings, antique cups, and plates. To be honest the walls are quite chaotic but that's where the personality comes in. We ordered the eggs with toast and the full Scottish breakfast. Food was great, coffee hit the spot, and service was excellent. Even with the chaos they keep the place clean. Also, BEWARE they do not have hot sauce here LOL. I asked the server and she said "No, but it was worth a try to ask" Respect lol. We sat by the window and people watched and awed at the beautiful architecture of Edinburgh. It's a chill spot to rest and refuel. Would love to come back for their afternoon tea!

Lovely tea spread. All sandwiches are delicious and filling. Service was efficient and friendly.read more

After viewing Scottish, Italian, Dutch and French artworks in the gallery above, we relaxed…read moredownstairs at the Contini, The Scottish cafe & restaurant. We ordered The Cullen skink, a meal in itself. Traditional Peterhead smoked haddock with East Lothian potatoes and leeks finished with Graham's family dairy double cream was heavenly. Served with homemade thyme and Isle of Kintyre cheddar soda bread. Had to have the Haggis classic starter with Findlays of Portobello haggis bon bons with pickled turnip and Glengoyne cream. Our lunch concluded with Artisan cheese: Strathdon Blue, Clava Brie, and Errington's Elrick goat cheese with a homemade chutney and Highland crackers. It's Sunday after a late Saturday evening if you know what I mean. No cocktails today. Time for my nap now.

Great cafe with LOTS of vegan breakfast options! Seating can get pretty tight if you arrive late…read more You may have to share a table with someone, especially if there's a party of two taking up two large sofas. I ordered the vegan full breakfast which was huge. I could have done without the beans, especially with the vegan sausage & haggis. The latter was especially delightful, very well seasoned. The sausages were ok. Weakest link to me was the beans. We stopped in a second time for coffee & tea and some lighter nibbles. Don't sleep on this place!

A hidden gem! Located inside an unassuming building on the Mound just before the stairs down to New…read moreTown. We ate here twice for breakfast (once for dine in and once for takeaway). Service was fast and friendly and prices were reasonable. Their avocado toast was hearty and beautifully presented! They had freshly baked goods, coffees and smoothies, and several hot items to choose from. Would definitely recommend a stop here before starting your day

What a quaint wee tea room!…read more Situated in the centre of the New Town area of Edinburgh, Brown Sugar is just a few streets from the main shopping area, Princes Street, and so it is a convenient place to reach - and it is definitely worth a visit. Brown Sugar is a wee corner cafe overlooking Queen Street, and it would be quite easy to walk straight past this place and not notice it as it is pretty inconspicuous from the outside. I have been here several times for a coffee and a cake and each time I go I wonder why I'm not here more often. The interior of the Cafe is really new and modern, with great chilled out music playing in the background. You always get a wonderful waft of fresh coffee as soon as you enter you shop, and there is something about that smell which completely compels me to buy coffee! There is a counter at the back of the store which sells the most amazing looking home made cakes, such as cheese cake and carrot cake, but my absolute favourite is their chocolate brownie which is in credibly moist and fluffy with huge chunks of chocolate - yummy! Brown Sugar unfortunately comes with the standard New Town prices, so the cakes and drinks are a wee bit more expensive than other cafes in Edinburgh, but the delicious food makes it worth it. If you want to buck the trend and avoid going to the Starbuck's or Costa on every street corner, Brown Sugar is a fantastic alternative.

This is a really nice wee cafe, tucked away by Queen Street, which you would probably never visit…read moreif you are out on a shopping trip. It is thoroughly modern, with a really relaxed feel. This is the sort of place you could come for a coffee on your own and happily sit for hours with a magazine or a book. The staff just leave you to it, and everyone just seems to relaxed. I have been here several times and it's always had the same atmosphere, and I have never seen anyone in here with kids which adds to the peace! The menu is really good, with sandwiches, soups, salads and baked potatoes amongst others, and the cakes are brilliant! I had a lovely toffee sponge cake and like Lauren says, the chocolate brownie is fabulous! Definitely one of the best wee caffs around. Just don't tell too many people, or everyone will want a piece!

Great tea, great food!…read more I don't know how she does it, she is a one-woman shop that makes all tea and food to order. I had the masala chai, which is slowly cooked on the stove along with a full English breakfast. It is a small shop, only a couple of tables, though if she had more space, she would have to hire help! Everything was great, I was unable to finish my food but was able to finish my chai. She serves it with a strainer to get the finer bits of spice out of the final product. Completely worth the experience.

What a cute little restaurant! It feels very home like and the dining area is just like grandmas…read moreplace The server/Chef was working very hard as she was the only one working. It is apparent that this is her business. She takes obvious pride in what she serves! The blueberry pancakes were to die for! The avocado toast...best in Edinburgh! And the coffee was superb. 10/10, I HIGHLY recommend this quaint breakfast shop for a quiet, delicious breakfast meal!

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.

Ok, first of all, if you are looking for this place, it sits within a blue building labelled…read moreGorgeous. Gorgeous is a shop and therapy centre and Hanna Cherries sits within it. It appears pretty busy with lots of people coming and going into different therapy rooms. Just as well the traffic isn't mirrored by demand for tables, at it is small and there are about 4 or 5 tables here. As part of feeding my ongoing cake habit and my need to sniff out anywhere that does GF cake, I headed down to Stockbridge at the weekend. Hanna Cherries prides itself in natural ingredients so many of their offerings can be suitable for vegan and/or gluten free diets. For coffee addicts, this probably isn't the best place for you as only filter coffee is available. A wide range of teas are available as well as hot chocolates and juices. A limited sandwich menu is offered as are soups from Union of Genius. I got a sandwich which for me was basic but this place gets 4* for the cakes. There was a fab range if cakes for vegan and gluten free diets and there were also dairy free options. The carrot and orange cake I had was a decent size wedge and was lovely. I was also tempted by the coffee and walnut and it did take a bit of uhmming and ahh-ing before I finally decided. The interior is lovely - lemon walls, mismatched furniture and also a book exchange if you want to relax with some reading. The service was great too - asked a couple of times if everything was ok but we were left alone to chat without constant interruptions. So, I'll definitely return. I will be back for cake in a heartbeat - home made, great options and gf choices so just fab :-)

Union of Genius soup and fresh bread. Can't get much better than that. The bread had been baked in…read morehouse that morning, I asked what the secret ingredient was and was told by the lovely lady who served us that it was courgette; it keeps it nice and moist, and very tasty too. We accidentally found this place while walking towards Stockbridge and decided to pop in for lunch, We loved it. Ideal place if you are or work in the area looking for somewhere to get some lunch or a bit of afternoon tea. I'm going back soon to try the cakes.

Really delicious made to order afternoon tea with a wide variety of tea to choose from. She even…read morecatered for our lactose free friend by doing a doing tea. Even the cucumber sandwiches tasted amazing which is a feat I think. We had the backroom almost to ourselves and didn't feel rushed at all. I would highly recommend this for an informal afternoon tea. I have also previously had afternoon tea to take away which was equally delicious.

I think it is a danger that Casa Angelina is so close to home... I can see myself just "casually…read morestopping in" for far too many treats this Summer! Had a fabulous afternoon tea here with some Yelpers on Sunday. I'm not sure how I managed to eat ALL the food but I was definitely stuffed to the brim when I waddled out.. (oh i totally know how.. it was all DELICIOUS!) I really liked that the afternoon tea isn't the usual "sandwiches" on the bottom tier, which always seem to make me feel a bit bloated from so much bread. The pomegranate & quinoa salad was absolutely DEE-vine and as soon as I got home I instantly regretted not buying a portion to takeaway. There wasn't one thing which I didn't like on the afternoon tea, which is a rare occurance.. I usually find one thing to dislike amongst the plethora of things one gets served at afternoon tea.. but I happily devoured everything which was allocated to me! I may have been eyeing up Sara's leftover brownie.. but shhh! noone else needs to know that! Service was friendly and laid back, I appreciated that Marie Claire came upstairs to tell us what everything was. The house made raspberry and rhubarb & vanilla jams were totally scrumptious! I would happily eat that raspberry jam with a spoon.. Good selection of teas supplied by eteaket, the chilli rooibos was super yummy and I'm sure the chilli helped my belly digest all the scrumminess!! The dining room is preTTy small, so if you're a large group, it will pay to call ahead and book. There was a birthday party of 8 while we were there on Sunday (as a party of 6) and it did feel a bit squished. If you're feeling super fly, you can BYOB a bottle of bubbles to really get you in the mood!! Thanks to Jackie for supplying bubbly for our table!

This is an adorable little spot! For the price, you certainly get a lot of food. They also let me…read moreswap out sandwiches, which a lot of places are hesitant to do. Everything tasted fresh and homemade, and the service was friendly. The only issue was the cucumber sandwich was covered in so much peppercorn that I couldn't finish it- all I tasted was peppercorn and it actually made me gag. I didn't complain because there's no point in complaining about 1 tiny sandwich. There was a pretty decent list of gin and tonics, as well as an extensive tea list with descriptions to help you decide. Our server knew a lot about the teas and was able to make great recommendations. I found my tea to be a little strange and probably wouldn't order it again (I don't remember what it was), but that's not anyone's fault. All in all, a lovely experience and I definitely would go back.