Best Coffee Shops and Cafes in Elphinstone

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Best Coffee Shops and Cafes in Elphinstone

Dynamic Earth
Dynamic Earth
4.4 (1682 ratings)4 (2327 ratings)
State-of-the-art family attraction taking visitors through history from the Big Bang to modern day.
Holyrood Rd, Edinburgh, EH8 8AS, United Kingdom
Visitor centerMuseumsCafeConference centerGift shopLearning centerParking garageChildren's MuseumsScience MuseumsSpecialty Museums
Mentioned by planetware.com
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"Dynamic Earth is a multi-media presentation that takes visitors on a 500-million-year journey through the Earth's history. Using hi-tech gadgetry and superb special effects, its displays realistically portray natural events such as volcanoes, tropical rainstorms, and glaciation. Located at the foot of Arthur's Seat near Holyrood Park, this unique science center is housed in an ultra-modern tent-like structure and is particularly fun for kids."
Hula Juice Bar & Healthy Eatery
Hula Juice Bar & Healthy Eatery
4.4 (1223 ratings)
Bright cafe for breakfast, detox drinks and shakes, plus light lunches of soups, bagels and wraps.
103-105 W Bow, Edinburgh, EH1 2JP, United Kingdom
RestaurantBreakfast restaurantBrunch restaurantCafeJuice shopLunch restaurantVegan restaurantVegetarian cafe and deliWi-Fi spot
Mentioned by st-christophers.co.uk
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"Not many food options are more Instagrammable than a tropical açaí bowl or a multicoloured poké bowl. At Hula Juice Bar you’ll have all the most photogenic options on the menu including an epic healthy drinks menu - fresh juices and smoothies, milkshakes, turmeric lattes, matcha lattes and more. Smoothie bowls, poke bowls and lunch bowls take up most of the menu because they’re that good!"
Mentioned by visitscotland.com
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"A post shared by This Must Be The Place (@hulajuicebar) on Dec 15, 2018 at 1:44pm PST. If you're looking for something healthy, Hula Juice Bar & Café may be just the place. Their menus offer all the healthiest options including tropical açaí or a colourful poké bowl."
Loudons Fountainbridge
Loudons Fountainbridge
4.5 (683 ratings)
Simple, tranquil cafe for home-made breakfasts, pizza and cake, with gluten- and dairy-free choices.
94B Fountainbridge, Edinburgh, EH3 9QA, United Kingdom
Brunch restaurantBakeryBreakfast restaurantCafeCake shopCoffee shopLunch restaurantRestaurantTea house
Mentioned by Prestige Student Living
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"Loudons is one of Edinburgh’s multi-award-winning cafes and is well known as one of the best places for brunch in the capital. Their mission is to cater to everyone, so whether you are a meat-eater, vegan, dairy, or gluten-free – you will be sure to find something delicious for you to enjoy!. They have a wide variety of stunning brunch options, with an epic 13 types of Bennys – all served on their homemade English muffin with herb salad!"
Mentioned by Dickins
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"If you find yourself in the Fountainbridge area be sure to pop into this light and bright cafe to enjoy brunch or lunch!. Another bonus is they serve up delicious fluffy pancakes. Choose from classic American Style Pancakes, Vegan Blackcurrant Pancakes, or if you’re looking for a healthy boost they also serve Superfood pancakes (pictured below)!"
Urban Angel
Urban Angel
4.5 (834 ratings)
A bright blonde wood bistro emphasising fair trade, organic and locally-sourced ingredients.
121 Hanover St, Edinburgh, EH2 1DJ, United Kingdom
CafeBreakfast restaurantBrunch restaurantCoffee shopLunch restaurant
Mentioned by Gap Year Escape - Backpacking & Gap Year Travel Blog
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"Located right in the heart of Edinburgh, Urban Angel is a fantastic meeting place for those looking for great food, fantastic coffee and filling breakfasts. Using locally soured ingredients, diners will be delighted with their classic Eggs Benedict, their freshly repaired smoothie bowls or their creative use of cannellini beans and avocado toast combinations. An institution for breakfast in the city, diners can enjoy their great breakfast and brunch menu all day long."
Mentioned by Grumpy Camel
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"Edinburgh is such a beautiful city with and overwhelming number of food options. My favourite lunch spot in the city is a cool little place called Urban Angel on Hanover Street. They offer breakfast, lunch and dinner, but I’ve only ever been for lunch and I can confirm that it is delicious."
Mentioned by edinburghlive
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"Urban Angel has been an established breakfast and brunch stop in Edinburgh for almost 15 years. The café is as cool as it sounds, reminiscent of an understated-yet-chic Copenhagen coffee shop. With breakfast available all day, there's no need to rush - our prayers have been answered."
Twelve Triangles
Twelve Triangles
4.7 (298 ratings)
Pint-sized cafe offering espresso drinks, sweet & savory pastries & donuts in a cheerful atmosphere.
90 Brunswick St, Edinburgh, EH7 5HU, United Kingdom
CafeCoffee shopDonut shop
ShakeAway
ShakeAway
4.5 (101 ratings)
Colourful chain serving up American-style milkshakes, made to order with a choice of ingredients.
134 Rose St, Edinburgh, EH2 3JD, United Kingdom
Cafe
LOWDOWN
LOWDOWN
4.7 (629 ratings)
Contemporary coffee shop offering caffeinated drinks plus baked goods.
40 George St, Edinburgh, EH2 2LE, United Kingdom
Coffee shopCafeTea and coffee merchant
Mentioned by Daily Espresso
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"A truly hidden hotspot for caffeine cravers in the know, Lowdown Coffee is one of the best-kept secrets in George Street, a pretty thoroughfare famed as one of New Town’s high-end shopping districts. Located in the basement of just one of many of the street’s stunningly crafted Georgian buildings, Lowdown becomes somewhat lost beneath all the hubbub, but given their minimalist décor and outlook – we imagine that’s just the way they like it. Using only seasonal and expressive beans, Lowdown is one of the few places in the city to get truly unique coffee as the barista’s pride themselves on matching beans to specialist brewing methods such as Clover Machines and Torch Mountain Drippers to unlock unfathomable flavours you never thought possible!"
Mentioned by edinburgh.org
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"If you're looking for a laid-back location to take a break from the hustle and bustle of your day head toLowdown Coffee on George Street. Their minimalist contemporary surroundings are ideal for when you just need to switch off for a while with one of their excellent coffees made with beans from Swedish roasting house Koppi. Tea drinkers can enjoy a brew of Postcard Teas which comes from small producers who farm less than 15 acres."
Howies Restaurant
Howies Restaurant
4.4 (1202 ratings)
Seasonal local produce served in bright, grand Georgian hall with set lunch and early dinner deals.
29 Waterloo Pl, Edinburgh, EH1 3BQ, United Kingdom
Scottish restaurantCafeEvent venueLunch restaurantRestaurantSeafood restaurantVegan restaurantVegetarian restaurant
Boardwalk Beach Club
Boardwalk Beach Club
3.7 (1011 ratings)
50 Marine Dr, Edinburgh, EH4 5ES, United Kingdom
CafeBird watching areaCake shopIce cream shopLive music venueTakeout RestaurantMusical clubStoreTea house
The Skylark
The Skylark
4.4 (346 ratings)
243 Portobello High St, Portobello, Edinburgh EH15 2AW, United Kingdom
PubBarBistroCafe

Best Shopping Malls in Elphinstone Area

Cameron Toll Shopping Centre
Cameron Toll Shopping Centre
3.9 (2389 ratings)
Long-standing 1-story indoor mall with many shops & cafes, plus a petrol station.
6 Lady Rd, Edinburgh, EH16 5PB, United Kingdom
Shopping mallBankBarber shopBook storeCafeClothing storeDrug storeGrocery storeGymOptician
Fort Kinnaird
Fort Kinnaird
4.3 (8033 ratings)4 (92 ratings)
Sprawling shopping complex offering brand-name stores, restaurants & a multiplex cinema.
32, Fleming House, Newcraighall, Edinburgh, EH15 3RD, United Kingdom
Shopping mallShopping
Craigleith Retail Park
Craigleith Retail Park
4.1 (3173 ratings)
Shopping complex with supermarket and factory store, plus discount fashion retailers and cafes.
S Groathill Ave, Edinburgh, EH4 2LN, United Kingdom
Shopping mall

Best Vegan Restaurants in Elphinstone

Maki & Ramen
Maki & Ramen
4.6 (924 ratings)
Sushi & rolls, noodle soups & housemade mochi are dispensed in a sleek, stylish Japanese setting.
97-101 Fountainbridge, Edinburgh, EH3 9QG, United Kingdom
Japanese restaurantGluten-free restaurantAuthentic Japanese restaurantJapanese regional restaurantRamen restaurantRestaurantSeafood restaurantSushi restaurantSushi takeawayVegan restaurant
Mentioned by deliveroo.co.uk
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"Average Rating - 4.68Total Number of Ratings - 3978Location - Edinburgh SouthAverage price - £££Review - Amazing portion size and so so so tasty ❤️❤️. View Maki & Ramen Omakase - Fountainbridge Menu"
Bella Italia - Edinburgh Northbridge
Bella Italia - Edinburgh Northbridge
4.1 (2029 ratings)
Bubbly chain venue for Italian pasta, pizza and grill dishes, with a special children's menu.
54-56 North Bridge, Edinburgh, EH1 1SB, United Kingdom
Italian restaurantGluten-free restaurantLoungeVegan restaurant
Plant Bae
Plant Bae
4.6 (21 ratings)
16 Haymarket Terrace, Edinburgh, EH12 5JZ, United Kingdom
CafeVegan restaurantVegetarian restaurant
Mentioned by Vegan Edinburgh
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"Covid-19 alert: Currently closed and focussing on cookies and cake to order. Opening a new café in the midst of the COVID-19 pandemic was always going to be a risky gambit, but the folks behind Grams seemed to have pulled it off with their latest venture: Plant Bae. With Grams now moving to Stockbridge, Plant Bae has settled into its big brother’s old digs opposite Haymarket Station."

Top Best French Restaurants in Elphinstone

Le Roi Fou
Le Roi Fou
4.7 (128 ratings)
Intimate setting for creative modern dining from à la carte or tasting menus, with a wine list.
1 Forth St, Edinburgh, EH1 3JX, United Kingdom
RestaurantCocktail barEvent venueFine dining restaurantFrench restaurantLunch restaurantTakeout RestaurantWine bar
Le Bistrot
Le Bistrot
4.7 (504 ratings)
W Parliament Square, Edinburgh, EH1 1RF, United Kingdom
French restaurant
Cafe Marlayne
Cafe Marlayne
4.6 (230 ratings)
Bustling bistro with artsy decor and a classic French menu utilising a variety of local produce.
76 Thistle St, Edinburgh, EH2 1EN, United Kingdom
French restaurantCafeRestaurant
Mentioned by Time Out Edinburgh
The best French restaurants in Edinburgh
"If you hadn’t guessed by the ruddy great Eiffel Tower adorning the wall of the café space, there’s a French influence at large here – though the flaky brekkie croissants and pains au chocolat are as popular as the traditional breakfast fry-up or black pudding butty. All day ‘snacks’ range from the likes of croque monsieur to grilled paninis and salad. It’s the menu du jour though, available at lunch and dinner, that offers the tastiest scran, and best reason to loiter here."
Mentioned by scotland.org.uk
Best French Restaurants in Edinburgh
"A classic French restaurant,Café Marlayne can be a lively bistro at day time and a romantic dining place at night,which has served authentic French flavors and staed true to its character since the beginning"

Vacation Rentals, Airbnb, Hotels & Cabins near Elphinstone

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