Best cafes in Edinburgh
7 places curated from 9 travel vlogs — the more a spot gets mentioned, the higher it ranks
The Milkman
A popular, tiny coffee shop where the vlogger had breakfast. It was so busy she had to sit outside, and she noted there are two Milkman locations nearby.
Cairngorm Coffee
Coffee shop on Melville Place, recommended for a hearty breakfast. The menu includes pastries, toasties, hot drinks and takeaway snacks.
Toast
Waterfront breakfast spot on the Shore. In warm weather you can eat outside and enjoy the view.
Procaffination
A coffee shop serving some of the best cortados of the trip. It is known for the quirky blue man climbing its wall.
Mary's Milk Bar
A hugely popular ice cream shop with a near-constant queue. It is worth the wait for a scoop eaten with castle views.
Kilted Donuts
A doughnut shop in the Grassmarket. Its doughnuts make a fun breakfast in view of the castle.
The Elephant House
The cafe where J.K. Rowling started writing Harry Potter, closed after a fire. A Victoria Street outpost is open for drinks and butterscotch beer.