Castlegate Cafe in Edinburgh, City of

From inside the place is nice, old walls, small spaces and cute decorations. The menu is very large, maybe too much, which may hinder the quality of the food. You end up paying a fairly high price for a food that is average. The distance from the bathroom is minimal, you end up hearing people's actions while eating... I do not recommend

Great food and friendly staff. The menu meets all tastes and the baked goods were beyond delicious. In addition, we even did take out for our coffee one morning.

Great atmosphere and food. Friendly service. The Gluten free Marlenka was AMAZING! A perfect rest stop. We came in For dessert and coffee and stayed for a delicious lunch.

Having alighted from the upper deck of the open top bus we were in need of a hot coffee to warm our cockles. We spotted the array of cannoli in the window of the Castlegate and were warmly welcomed in and a table found for us The coffee was hot, fresh and really good - and one of my friends requested more hot water, a request which was met with no problem at all. One of our friends has a dairy intolerance and a non dairy hot chocolate was also easily dealt with. We all admired the milefoglie and ordered one of each - we were not disappointed! Devine!!! The service was friendly without been obtrusive. The drinks and cake spot on. Guess where we are going back to today!!!

Delicious breakfast catering well for allergies at great value. It’s so good we’ll be back for dinner tonight. The hard part is deciding what to choose…

Geweldig goed gegeten. Sfeervol klein restaurantje. Zowel afhaal en zitten. Geen poespas maar gewoon goed eten en lekkere koffie. Goede bediening.

Great find! Food was great, location was great and atmosphere was really cool and unique. Price very good too!!’ Owner came and chatted w us and was very nice. Service was friendly and fast!! Definitely would go again.

Nice wee cafe in the Grassmarket.Funky interior, friendly waiters, really good coffee, and delicious food. Quite small so can get busy but that's a good sign. And not too pricey either! We went for breakfast but does lunches and snacks too. Well worth checking out

Discovered this amazing little cafe for breakfast, drawn in by the amazing array of cannoli in the window! Although small inside, a table was found for us quickly and we were warmly welcomed in by a charming and friendly young man. We started off with coffee and 2 amazing pistachio cannoli, the best ever! Then followed by bagels with salmon, cream cheese and avocado, the bagels were so soft and tasty. The best food experience in Edinburgh, we highly recommend.

Lovely little cosy cafe. Had the full Scottish - lovely. One of us had the pancakes. Lovely. One of us had full British. Again lovely. Coffees were superb too. Service was quick and on point. Great price also.

This is a great little cafe located on the southern side of Grassmarket, away from all of the pubs. Super friendly team, great music and a comfortable, easy vibe. Breakfast was great, highly recommend.

We were a group of 8 guys visiting Edinburgh at the weekend and came across Castlegate due to it being close to our hotel. We didn't realize how lucky we were to come across this absolute gem. Firstly, the staff were amazing and so attentive. It's not a big establishment yet they use the space they have really well. It's not easy trying to accommodate a group our size plus extra people but they did it with ease. And they were so friendly as well, always smiling and making sure everyone in the cafe was looked after. Secondly, the food. Honestly I had a feeling it would be good but it was nothing short of exceptional. I had the avocado toast with salmon one morning and the omelette the next and they were sensational. The lads had everything from pancakes to full British breakfasts, all said they were brilliant. The coffees were also delicious and the pastries they do in the cafe are delightful. Honestly could not fault the team there and really appreciate how well they looked after us while there. If you're looking for a great place to start the day or somewhere to stop off during your day, look no further, this is it!! Amazing view of Edinburgh Castle from the cafe as well!

Absolutely delightful experience! The ambiance was charming, and the staff were incredibly welcoming. Our breakfast was superb, exceeding all expectations. Would highly recommend this cozy gem for a wonderful dining experience!

Came here for breakfast during our stay and what a breakfast it was. Staff were very attentive with fast service and food. Food was delicious and well presented. Clean and relaxing atmosphere. We did have to wait outside for 5 mins due to how busy the cafe was but it was well worth the wait and staff came out to see it and kept us informed of how long the wait would be. Staff were also very accommodating and it was no trouble to change certain elements of the dish due to preference. Would come here again and recommend to anyone.

Visited purely due to struggling during the lunchtime rush and very happy we did. Lovely lunch had and great service and food provided. It is very compact so a fair bit of shuffling past chairs. This just added to the experience :-)

I had Eggs Royale for breakfast two days running, this one was way better than the Sheraton Hotel’s - flavour, presentation, service. Great place that does it all with pride.

Day two of Littlest Foodie and me visiting Edinburgh. We were lucky to get a table at this adorable little restaurant. After being kindly greeted we were shown to one of the last two tables remaining. It was a bitterly cold January morning and we were heading up to The Castle so there was no question, breakfast had to be substantial. So two full cooked breakfasts it was with a green tea for me and hot chocolate for LF to wash it all down. The service was great from start to finish and the food didn't disappoint.

Making quality food and really lovely friendly staff. Home made smoothies . Lovely place and will be back

Honestly the best breakfast we have had in a long time! The service from Mary and Ibrahim made it all even better - so helpful and polite. We are gutted we were so full because everything on the menu looked amazing. We will be back here for sure next time. Definitely worth it :)

Amazing food and great hospitality Very cosy Environment Joshua looked after us very well Great halal spot

Lovely atmosphere, lovely building inside, friendly staff and amazing breakfast. Busy little cafe but quick service.

We came here for some coffee and were pleasantly surprised by their delicious soup of the day. My friend had the lentil soup and really enjoyed it. The portion was also really big and not too expensive. We also tried one of their smoothies, which was so good that we came back a few days later to have it again. Their coffee was also great!!! The service was also great and the staff was really friendly and welcoming.

The food was very tasty and homemade. The staff were professional and friendly. Beautiful view of the Edinburgh Castle.

Located in the vibrant Grassmarket area of Edinburgh, this cosy little cafe offers freshly prepared, attractively presented, tasty snacks and more substantial meals. Service is outstanding. We’ll be back!

Excellent service, lovely unique environment with great views of the castle. You also get scrumptious food and it’s great value for money.

We had to stop somewhere for some food, and we ended up eating here, Great food and they serve really refreshing drinks like the freshly squeezed orange juice and they serve a variety of smoothies, really nice, will go back.

It’s an amazing place which I really recommend to visit if you go to Edinburgh. The waiter was extremely friendly and she enjoyed helping people out. The meals were also truly amazing. I think you should be there early because it looked pretty popular.

Great little spot in the Grass Market area! Initially only got flat whites and a little dessert, but we can back for lunch and then again for brunch on another day! The food is delicious- we highly recommend the Mac & Cheese Croquettes!

Best falafel I have had in UK, great coffee friendly service and last but not least fresh Cannoli. Highly recommend

Great atmosphere great staff and fantastic food especially the sweet selection we had them all a small friendly atmosphere great time had by all

Defo my fave place had lunch with mate and it was absolutely amazing the place had relaxing vibes you should defo come highly recommended

The staff here were so friendly and I've always wanted to try it. The coffee was really nice but my only quam with it was that it was 80p extra for oat milk which I have never seen before. 40p at most usually, kind of...

Very good cafe with a killer panini but the best part was the view! It was outstanding and would 100% reccomend.

Fantastic cafe. Beautifully done out and very clean. Staff were incredibly lovely. Food was lovely. Lots of people coming in to buy the pastries/sweet treats. They looked amazing

The food is good, a solid 4/5. The service is easily a 8/5. They were accommodating of allergies, offering sensible alternatives. And they were fantastic with some tired and somewhat grumpy small children. A definite small gem.

Stunning little spot. Definitely worth a visit. Staff were friendly, food was devine and desserts recommended were the best. Lovely location of Edinburgh to visit.

The Castlegate Cafe at the Grassmarket, Edinburgh is a lovely and welcoming place. The staff are friendly, smiling and very accomodating. The atmosphere is very social and family friendly. We had coffee and canoli and also an evening meal, both times were a table for...

When you are holiday and go out to eat, it’s not just the food that you go for, it's the surroundings, the staff and the atmosphere that make up the whole experience. It doesn't matter how much you spend their focus is on your enjoyment,...

Delicious crispy chicken burger & falafel wrap, followed by lovely chewy cannoli. Great coffee, fresh OJ & friendly staff! And WHAT A VIEW of the Castle!!!

What a fabulous oasis of taste in the midst of the fringe cacophony! Loved their coffees and their sweet treats. What REALLY impressed us though was the cleanliness and hygiene standards. We watched as they wiped the food preparation area after every dish and the...