Thanks to its prime site, this contemporary café can get terribly crowded in August. But it's worth trying for a table: the quality of food (soups, salads,...
170 High StreetThe catering wing of the Edinburgh International Festival home base, Café Hub sits in a building dating to 1845, which originally served as an assembly hall...
Castlehill
A simple Italian establishment, Caffè Lucano offers breakfast (scrambled egg and smoked salmon on toast), filled ciabattas and focaccias, cakes, coffees and...
37-39 George IV Bridge
Hanging baskets of flowers outside, politesse inside: nothing changes at this classic Royal Mile tearoom. Along with your pot of tea, sample a chocolate...
69 Canongate
There are Indian vegetarian venues in Edinburgh, and Michelin-starred establishments with meat-free menus. But among modern restaurants with wholly...
56-58 St Mary's Street
This popular café draws everyone from skiving students to grannies out with the grandkids. The food menu runs to salads, baguettes and savouries; some of...
21 George IV Bridge
This modern art gallery (see main gallery) challenges the viewer to ponder what they've seen long after they've left the exhibits. Just as well, then, that...
45 Market Street
This fresh, modern café has a reputation for the quality of its food, cakes and smoothies. Despite its proximity to the Royal Mile, it can be a great escape...
15 Blackfriars Street