Best Coffee Shops and Cafes in Southside

We've collected top 10 mentioned best cafes and coffee shops in Southside from other articles such as SquareMeal, the Guardian, What Do You Sea, including the cute, coolest, and best for work places.

Best Coffee Shops and Cafes in Southside

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 Edinburgh 2 days itinerary
2 Days In Edinburgh: The Perfect Edinburgh Itinerary
"If you like fun, interactive science museums, then Dynamic Earth is a must-visit. Right next to the Scottish Parliament building and underneath the stunning backdrop of the Crags and Arthur’s Seat, Dynamic Earth tells the story of the history of the Earth."
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 Prestige Student Living
Student Guide: Top 10 Places For Brunch In Edinburgh!
"Hula started off in Edinburgh as a juice bar but has now turned into so much more. They aim to be an “island in the city” where you can come and relax while enjoying amazing food and drinks that nourish your body at the same time!. They pride themselves on standing by their community and source all their food locally – including the coffee which is roasted here in Edinburgh."
Mentioned by Grumpy Camel
20 Best Lunch Spots in Edinburgh, Scotland
"We didn’t know much about Scottish cuisine, except for Haggis and whisky we couldn’t actually think of anything specific. Imagine our surprise when we discovered the plethora of vegetarian and vegan dining options Edinburgh has to offer!. It must be one of the most vegetarian/vegan friendly cities we’ve come across during our travels so far."
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 edinburghlive
Five of the best spots for pancakes in Edinburgh this Shrove Tuesday
"Loudons may seem like your average eatery from the outside but they have a speciality - and it’s homemade pancakes!. We’re talking everything from American style with layered bacon and baked banana topped with maple syrup, to the healthier, savoury superfood pancakes that are packed with lentils, veg and delicious garlic pea chutney. Located in Fountainbridge, it is the perfect location for a leisurely walk down the canal to digest your food, with a takeaway coffee in hand."
Mentioned by Gap Year Escape - Backpacking & Gap Year Travel Blog
Top 10 Brunch Restaurants and Best Breakfast in Edinburgh
"Offering simple healthy food that is full of flavour, Loudons Cafe & Bakery offers delicious home made treats made in their on-site bakery. Using high quality ingredients, and organic produce, breakfasts at Loudon’s are utterly delicious. Diners can tuck in to a variety of “Benny’s” – slang for eggs Benedict – complete with smoked salmon, cajun spices or haggis, or choose from french toast, smoothie bowls or super food pancakes and much much more."
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 Edinburgh 2 days itinerary
Edinburgh Itinerary 2 days: How to Make the Most of Your Time in Scotland
"***Since Mimi’s doesn’t open until 10 am on Saturday and Sunday, you can also try Word of Mouth Cafe if you want to start your day a bit earlier. Yes, it’s a bit of a hike (just punning it up left and right here) from Arthur’s Seat but totally worth a visit for their delicious vegetarian Scottish breakfast. Seriously one of the best breakfasts in Edinburgh."
Mentioned by Grumpy Camel
20 Best Lunch Spots in Edinburgh, Scotland
"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."
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
PIGGS
PIGGS
4.7 (169 ratings)
276 Canongate, Edinburgh, EH8 8AA, United Kingdom
Tapas barCafeWine bar
The Edinburgh Larder
The Edinburgh Larder
4.6 (1142 ratings)
Relaxed cafe with a deli counter for artisan coffee, and Scottish produce for breakfast and lunch.
15 Blackfriars St, Edinburgh, EH1 1NB, United Kingdom
CafeBreakfast restaurantBrunch restaurantCoffee shopLunch restaurantScottish restaurant
BuonGusto
BuonGusto
4.9 (52 ratings)
Buckstone Terrace, Edinburgh, EH10 6PZ, United Kingdom
CafeBreakfast restaurantItalian restaurantVegetarian cafe and deli
Artisan Gelato Edinburgh
Artisan Gelato Edinburgh
4.4 (293 ratings)
A menu featuring classic & creative gelato flavors, plus baked goods, in a modern, rustic space.
21 Cockburn St, Edinburgh, EH1 1BP, United Kingdom
Ice cream shopCafeDessert shop
Mentioned by edinburghlive
Five of the top places for seriously delicious ice cream in Edinburgh
"Last but certainly not least we have Artisan Gelato Edinburgh in the Old Town, with their authentic Italian-looking store that is the perfect backdrop for a shot of your Instagrammable ice cream. Their hand crafted ice cream is to die for and some of their most popular flavours include pistachio bronte Sicily, chocolate orange and cheescake...we will take ten scoops please. One reviewer said it is the "best gelato outside of Italy" and, like their neighbours Over Langshaw Farm, they offer vegan, gluten free and dairy free options."
Love, Peace and Coffee
Love, Peace and Coffee
4.9 (147 ratings)
59 Clerk St, Newington, Edinburgh EH8 9JQ, United Kingdom
CafeCoffee storeVegan restaurantVegetarian cafe and deli
Mentioned by Vegan Edinburgh
Edinburgh's top vegan and vegetarian restaurants (with COVID-19 updates
"This cosy café in Edinburgh’s Southside boasts a wealth of vegan-friendly hot drinks and treats. In fact, most of the menu is vegan, apart from the odd bake here and there, and they do still offer cow’s milk as an option for your tea or coffee. Walk in the door and you will be greeted with a huge display of vegan cakes such as fudge cake, apple tarts, cinnamon rolls, bakewell bakes and much more."

Top Best Restaurants in Southside

The Hanging Bat
The Hanging Bat
4.5 (2112 ratings)
Beer lover's pub with craft ales, microbrews and bat-shaped taps, also serving ribs and hotdogs.
133 Lothian Rd, Edinburgh, EH3 9AB, United Kingdom
PubRestaurant
The Walnut
The Walnut
4.8 (308 ratings)
Bring your own restaurant serving a compact menu of home-style British dishes.
9 Croall Pl, Leith Walk, Edinburgh EH7 4LT, United Kingdom
Restaurant
Mentioned by Trip101
10 Best Kid-Friendly Restaurants In Edinburgh, Scotland
"Tucked in Edinburg’s longest street, The Walnut is a modest dining spot offering delicious and interesting foods. The restaurant has a capacity for up to 24 people. Despite its limited space, the tables are perfectly set out to create an airy, cozy and welcoming setting without looking cramped."
The Doric
The Doric
4.4 (856 ratings)
Local Scottish fare in panelled, 17th-century upstairs bistro. Real ales and whiskies in bar below.
15-16 Market St, Edinburgh, EH1 1DE, United Kingdom
GastropubBarRestaurant

Top Best Seafood Restaurants in Southside

Mussel Inn Seafood Restaurant
Mussel Inn Seafood Restaurant
4.4 (1816 ratings)
Lively, informal seafood bistro with a quick lunch menu, kid's portions and pre-theatre deals.
61-65 Rose St, Edinburgh, EH2 2NH, United Kingdom
Seafood restaurantFamily restaurantFish and seafood restaurantRestaurant
Mentioned by Time Out Edinburgh
Edinburgh's best seafood restaurants
"Cheerful, bustling, simply decorated with IKEA-style furniture and sitting in the pedestrian precinct of Rose Street, Mussel Inn does no more nor no less than it claims. There are starters like chowder, fishcakes, oysters, scallops or whitebait; mains such as spiced crab pasta, fish stew or sea bass. The speciality of course is mussels in half kilo or kilo pots which you can have completely unadorned, or in classic moules marinière style, they can come with blue cheese, bacon and cream, plus there are more options."
Mentioned by Culture Trip
The Best Seafood Restaurants In Edinburgh
"What you see is what you get with the Mussel Inn — excellent seafood and impeccable service in a brilliant relaxed setting. Besides, the maritime feel could never get old. This beauty is conveniently located on Rose Street (just off Princes Street) and makes for the perfect pit stop in between the hustle and bustle of everyday city life."
Mentioned by standard.co.uk
The best places to eat during Edinburgh Fringe Festival
"If you’re a sucker for seafood, this is the must-visit restaurant for you. The grilled Queen scallops, paired with black pudding, viola flowers and a yellow bell pepper dressing are priced at a reasonable £6.90 and the menu also contains a number of classic seafood dishes which means you really can’t go wrong."
Teuchters Landing
Teuchters Landing
4.6 (1841 ratings)
Cosy dockside pub serving a vast array of whiskies and beers, plus a menu of warming food.
1c Dock Pl, Leith, Edinburgh EH6 6LU, United Kingdom
PubBarBeer gardenBreakfast restaurantLunch restaurantSeafood restaurant
Mentioned by 10Best
Wonderful waterfront restaurants and cafes in the heart of Edinburgh
"Teuchter's Landing is a great little pub close to the docks at Leith. The pub is housed in a quaint and attractive stone building that was once the ferry terminal for boats arriving from Aberdeen (Teuchter, pronounced choochter, is a lowland Scots name for a highlander) and it has retained much of the original stonework. The interior is clad in warm wood with a huge fire to warm patrons on winter nights and the extra seating outside includes a wonderful floating pontoon."
Mentioned by edinbraw.com
11 Delicious Meals to Eat in Leith – EdinBraw
"Teuchter’s Landing has one of Edinburgh’s best beer gardens, a wide array of whiskies and some incredibly hearty meals served in mugs. Cup-a-Soup and Lemsip once fought over the right to use the slogan “hug in a mug” – if either party had visited Teuchtar’s Landing in Leith, they’d hand over the slogan after any one of their comforting mugs. Tuck into a mug of Cullen Skink, Haggis Stovies, Haggis Neeps and Tatties, Mac and Cheese or some chunky chips."
The Fishmarket
The Fishmarket
4.3 (1646 ratings)
Sustainable, boat-to-table fish 'n' chips and other seafood meals draw crowds to this establishment.
23A Pier Pl, Newhaven, Edinburgh EH6 4LP, United Kingdom
Seafood restaurant
Mentioned by Scotsman Food and Drink
The 13 best restaurants in Edinburgh - according to the Scotsman critics
"Locations don't come more iconic than Newhaven Pier but thankfully the reputations of the team behind The Fishmarket are big enough to match. Roy Brett of Ondine fame and Gary Welch, owner of Welch Fishmongers, are the pair who've decided to take on the task of making this place one of the best in the capital to get seafood and boy are they doing a good job of it. Gaby was massively impressed by the popular new venture, loving the delicious seafood and describing the fish and chips here as the "best in Edinburgh"."
Mentioned by squaremeal.co.uk
25 of the best restaurants in Edinburgh
"Emerald tiles and brass fittings reflect the Victorian heritage of this building on Newhaven harbour where the view of fishing boats and the Forth bridges gets the juices flowing for freshly cooked fish & chips to eat in or take away."

Best Lunch Restaurants in Southside

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
@pizza
@pizza
5 (4 ratings)
188 High St, Edinburgh, EH1 1QS, United Kingdom
Pizza restaurantLunch restaurantPizza deliveryPizza Takeout
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 Prestige Student Living
Student Guide: Top 10 Places For Brunch In Edinburgh!
"Hula started off in Edinburgh as a juice bar but has now turned into so much more. They aim to be an “island in the city” where you can come and relax while enjoying amazing food and drinks that nourish your body at the same time!. They pride themselves on standing by their community and source all their food locally – including the coffee which is roasted here in Edinburgh."
Mentioned by Grumpy Camel
20 Best Lunch Spots in Edinburgh, Scotland
"We didn’t know much about Scottish cuisine, except for Haggis and whisky we couldn’t actually think of anything specific. Imagine our surprise when we discovered the plethora of vegetarian and vegan dining options Edinburgh has to offer!. It must be one of the most vegetarian/vegan friendly cities we’ve come across during our travels so far."

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