Coffee Saints in Edinburgh, City of

A super friendly and clean cafe tucked away in the heart of Edinburgh. The interior is modern but still cosy and locals and tourists alike take a welcome break from the hustle of the city.

Nice coffee shop next to the Catholic church ⛪️. Nice staff and yummy cakes.

Took a while to get the food, but otherwise nice cafe. Beware breakfast food isn’t served past 12 o’clock. Also smoothies are really tasty.

It's alright. The coffee is fine and the staff were really engaging.

I’m a regular customer visiting the place every week after Sunday Mass! Staff is super friendly, professional and what’s the most important factor, hard working! Food is of the top quality, I probably had majority of foods from the menu and never been dissatisfied. Please continue your amazing work. Please remember, that every penny spend at the cafe goes towards less fortunate people who are being taken care off by Grassmarket Community Project. Lovely, lovely place ❤️

One of my fav cafe in the busyness of town! Came for many times for lunch. Lovely food! Ample space for you to chill, right next to the St James Centre.

Was there for lunch today. Lovely food & great service.

Its a great spot for coffee, cakes and lunch. Really bright, well decorated and lots of space makes it a great spot. Just behind the st james but when in always feels peaceful considering where it is. On my list of places go to regularly (and dog friendly too which is a bonus)

You are assured of a warm welcome and delicious food here! It can get busy when groups meet up here but the efficiency of the service means you won't have to wait long. There is an excellent choice of drinks. There is a good mixture of healthy brunch choices and sweet treats. It's a fab social enterprise so if you can support the Pay It Forward initiative, please do. It's a dog-friendly place. Bright, clean and airy with outside seating.

love this place so much! really spacious and the tables are quite far from each other unlike a lot of small edinburgh cafes that can feel quite cramped, dog friendly (lovely member of staff even gave my dog a biscuit!). They have such a great range of sweet treats and drinks.

The coffee and pastries at this cafe were fantastic, and I really enjoyed them. However, I did have a small issue with one of the staff members. When I asked for extra milk and some additional food, they made it feel like a chore for them. Their facial expression and tone felt dismissive and rather rude. Overall, it's a great place with wonderful food and drinks, but that particular interaction left me a little disappointed.

Lovely Social Enterprise café right in the centre of town. Good little outdoor seating area and a large, spacious indoor room. Good menu with lots of variety. Tasty food. Maybe a teapot of tea rather than a cup, though? Always friendly staff.

What a fabulous cafe. A lovely menus for breakfast brunch and lunch. Something for everyone. The coffee is delicious and the prices are very fair. What really makes this a special venue are the staff polite helpful and genuinely happy to greet you. Amazing service. Go on go you won’t regret it.

Super friendly staff, great coffee, cake and service. Loads of gluten free options. Also very friendly to our little dog

Even weg uit de drukte, dit is de perfecte plek om even in alle rust te lunchen. Ontbijt zal ook prima zijn! Mobieltje opladen kan hier ook makkelijk, voldoende stopcontacten! Lekkere gember koek gegeten en een stevige cappuccino!

Had breakfast here, it was fine. Food was good

Staff were extremely unfriendly and uninterested. Ended up leaving early as the atmosphere was so off. Shame as it has potential and the interior is actually quite nice with little seats outside.

super nice manager, dog friendly place, it’s the best! I would like to come back here again!

I think I drinked the best pumpkin spiced latte ever… Thank you ! 🥹😍

Great cafe, lovely food and a nice buzz! Just the job for lunch straight off the train.

What a cute coffee and tea cafe. We got a hot chocolate, tea, and a breakfast which everything was delicious. The inside of the cafe is absolutely gorgeous.

Great service & good coffee. Staff super friendly. The food had a lot of room for improvement. I had a breakfast bagel. Big, open space with loads of seating.

Popped in for breakfast on our last morning in Edinburgh before coming home. Searched for a place that serves gluten free as I have to eat GF and it had a good selection and I had scrambled eggs and bacon in bloomer bread and it was lovely!

We had breakfast at the coffee saints and we had a good time! The staff was really nice and friendly. We had some coffee and the toast with avocado and scrambled eggs, both were very delicious! I think the food is somehow pricey, but it’s really good. The atmosphere isn’t that cozy, gives more like a canteen vibe because of the high ceilings and the arrangement of tables. But it’s still very comfy and nice to stay.

Very friendly & welcoming cafe hidden on a quiet street near St James’ Quarter. The staff were super helpful and kind to us, the food was great and service was fantastic. We went for the breakfast rolls and they did not disappoint, very good value for money & the work they do is fab. Defo worth a visit if you’re in the area!

The granola bowl was a bit of a let down - no peaches (as advertised) and a tiny amount of yoghurt…

I really enjoyed my time at coffee saints. The staff were all nice and friendly. The menu was a great selection. I had lunch, which was eggs Benedict with ham, which was really tasty. Other people around me had the pancakes. They looked really good aswell. What I also enjoyed about coffee saints is because of it being dog friendly.

Had a lovely hungover breakfast after a stag do. Food was really nice coffee was good and the atmosphere was pleasant.

I went for a hot chocolate with my friend, but the chocolate was too chocolatey and the hot was too hot. Maybe just my own preference though...

A lovely little find for coffee and cakes on a rainy afternoon. Staff are really friendly, the coffee is great and the giant cookies are too! Will definitely be coming back here next time we visit Edinburgh.

If I could give ZERO stars I would. Came in for some coffee after shopping for my birthday, I was w my mum she is in a wheelchair. First off the door is very heavy to get in and we struggled for a few minutes without the help of anyone who worked there. Tried to find a table, was weaving in and out of everyone, people staring (some laughing). We found a table but it was quite inaccessible so i tried to move the benches around and tried the table (very heavy), took quite a bit still no help from any of the workers. They just pretended we weren’t there. We left without ordering.

Just wanted a cup of coffee and happen to see this place. So glad I came in. Excellent coffee but didn't realise what they did for the people in the community. If I lived here I'd be here on a regular basis. However I will go out of my way to come back here if ever in Edinburgh again. Only wish it came up on trip advisor instead of finding it by chance.

We enjoyed coffee and lunch from here whilst shopping in the shopping centre next door. The service was good and food delicious, I like the social enterprise scheme.

Popped in for coffee and snacks. Ignored and left waiting at the counter for over five minutes without being acknowledged. The cafe was busy and it was difficult to find anywhere to sit. Waited another 15 minutes for the order to arrive. Latte was luke warm, scone was more like a tea cake (spongy and moist) and not nice to eat. Same prices as Starbucks but service and products same level as a 1970s WRVS cafe. Avoid.

A slightly hidden gem outside St James Quarter that we stumbled upon. Good choice of breakfast and lunch food offering a range of vegan and vegetarian options. All supporting a good cause

Bright, roomy cafe at the side of the cathedral. Our urban sketching group felt very welcome, and found a long table to sit at together. A couple of us had a nice, big breakfast and others had coffee, teas, soft drinks and later a choice of soups. The cafe even has a dog menu, with pup cups and dog biscuits. Staff were efficient and friendly and the atmosphere was good. Will definitely visit again. I would like to add how great it is that you can book a table online for Coffee Saints. This is really convenient when bringing a group.

During our visit to the Christmas markets, we discovered this gem based on a family member's recommendation, and it added a delightful touch to our experience. Stopping in for coffee (or, in my case, a smoothie), we enjoyed the inviting atmosphere. The coffee was excellent, and I could tell my companions were pleased with their choices. The visual appeal of the food, observed from other tables, certainly piqued our interest. What makes this cafe even more remarkable is its charitable mission. Operated by a charity, they channel all profits from the cafe and their gift shop – featuring charming items like candles – back to vulnerable individuals in Edinburgh. A truly fantastic cause. Whether you're seeking a quick coffee and a chat or a spot for lunch, I highly recommend this place. It's a wonderful blend of good vibes and giving back! Would definitely recommend this place if you’re looking for a quick coffee and a yap, or looking for somewhere to stop for your lunch!

Saturday 23rd mid afternoon. A wee sanctuary. Very good food and coffee at a reasonable price.

Lovely little coffee place in the centre of Edinburgh. Great atmosphere, lovely menu and really reasonably priced. Highly recommended.

Lovely food but the person taking our order was abrupt to the point of rudeness

Great little place. Had the mushroom in tarragon sauce on toast and a nice tea. Really tasty and almost good enough to convert an old atheist like me.

Amazing little find . Had the bagel brunch think it was with smoked salmon.. delicious and the man that served us was super friendly and cheery. Night tree and Christmas menu. Felt good going to a cafe that gives back rather than one of the chains . Will be back

Tasty cappuccino and iced coffee. Just what we needed as a break from the sights - warmed us up nicely. Got tempted by the cherry Bakewell too. Nice to help out by buying coffee from a place like this rather than one if the big chains.

Me and my daughter went today for lunch. We both had the tuna melt toastie which comes with chips and salad. Although tasty, it was vastly overpriced especially for the portion size - £8.75 each. Either need to reduce the price or give bigger portion of chips and salad. Staff were friendly and the place was nice and clean.

Wonderful place to have breakfast or lunch.

Went for soup ordered at 14:58 to Alf kitchen closes 3pm So ordered coffee lots empty DIRTY tables Staff member going round and sweeping angry and nosey that a couple left…came to my table and moved my phone that I was using to study I moved back and then she came again with a bill that wasn’t mine Shop closes in 45 mins and they are making it clear they want all out now as cleaned up and taking everything off tables Not felt welcome and staff rude won’t be back

Great atmosphere and friendly staff. It is also quite suitable for working. There's a lot of people coming and going, but since tables are far apart, it doesn't become annoying. Cookies are filling and so good! The place was always clean. Staff were constantly cleaning the tables and properly attending the customers.

This place is super lovely, it was so nice we went 2 days in a row. Firstly all the staff we encountered were so lovely, like genuinely friendly and engaging. I didn’t catch their names but there was a man on the tills to take our order both days wearing glasses. He was so friendly and knowledgable, advising us on places to see in Edinburgh. And the other lady had tattoos and again was really helpful and chatty and giving us advise on where we could get tattoos and piercings. Not only were the staff great, the coffee was also delicious. On our 2nd visit we had food and guess what also amazing. The menu is also vegan and gluten free friendly. And they are also dog friendly. Will absolutely go back on my next visit to Edinburgh.

Stumbled onto this lovely spot next to St Mary’s Cathedral, which serves great coffee even as it serves its community. Highly recommended.

Horrible coffee Went because of 5 * reviews. Ordered a latte and English breakfast tea. The tea was too bitter for my wife to drink. The latte was watery, not just milky. I had another shot of espresso added. The result was putrid. Not worth the caffeine. We both left them after a taste and went elsewhere.

Decent coffee and quick service

What a great place to stop for a tea of coffee. They donate money to a very worthwhile charity organisation in Scotland. Plenty of seating both inside and outside. Situated just at one end of the new St.James shopping centre. Lovely choice of cakes etc to go with tea or coffee plus many other food options. Staff were very friendly, helpful and hard working keeping the cafe in the clean condition that so many other places don't bother with. The whole cafe was very clean, including the toilets.

Amazing food, great value and lovely staff

Nice surroundings with lots of space. Food is good, if a little expensive for adult portions. In particular, if ordering a brownie, don't expect it to be same size as portion on display. Mine was half the size.

Lively and lovely place with great breakfast. Decent GF options. The avocado toast with poached eggs was brilliant.

Absolutely fantastic spots. Food was beautiful and the staff were great. Lovely breakfast on our last day in Edinburgh

I liked the Mushrooms toast, it was delicious. and everythings was perfect.

This was my first visit but won't be my last. A lovely spacious venue with indoor and outdoor seating and nicely decorated. A lovely breakfast menu. I had a bagel with salmon, avocado and spinach plus a poached egg plus a lovely smoothie and coffee. Service was fab - very friendly. Also recently priced. Definitely recommend.

Wow, Saints is a good name for this place coz, well, it's Saintly. The staff smiling at you is enough to make you happy, and that was even before my loaded bagel. Prices are good, and the outdoor seating area is a like a slice of heaven in the city (I'm not talking about the fact it's next to a church LOL).

Love this bright, fresh space. Top cakes and hot drinks. A community cooperative, hidden behind the RC cathedral church.

This place is absolutely lovely! It’s tucked away behind the church and when you walk down to the shop it feels like happiness! It’s yellow and bright and welcoming! The food and drinks and great and staff is very friendly and welcoming! We plan to come back several times before we leave! It’s very kid friendly and there are high chairs for the littles!

Such a lovely place! Definitely stop by and have some nosh!

Called in here for a coffee as we heard good things. Rather disappointed to find that here, a flat white is believed to be a large mug of boiling hot milk with a weak taste of coffee. My wife had a turmeric latte which again, compared with other coffee houses, was quite insipid. We asked for both to have another shot to improve the taste. Surely it is common knowledge that temperature and correct ratio of coffee expression to milk is essential for a flat white? We may not be back here but hopefully constructive feedback will help other customers.

Nice place for brunch. Good coffee and they are dog friendly 👍👍

I bought an itison voucher the day prior to my visit, I arrived and told the staff member on the till I had a voucher and they said it’s only valid between 9-11 I showed them we had just made it before 11 so they reluctantly agreed and we put the details through and I placed my order. So firstly I not really welcoming. I came within the parameters you set with itison regardless of how close to 11. Not even a menu or kitchen issue as your menu shows “ALL DAY BRUNCH” it’s about the voucher. Then whilst waiting for our order a lady whom I presume is the manager (I can’t confirm as she didn’t introduce herself) asked to see my voucher again telling me “it’s saying it’s already been used on the 30th there” I happily presented her the app where it showed the voucher it’s corresponding number and details as well as the the detail the voucher had only been purchased the day before (thank goodness for that as the tone and the way she presented was wholly accusatory). I actually offered to show her my bank statement I was so taken aback by the way she approached and stated the issue. I pointed out the date that she was previously saying (the 30th) is an expiration date on the voucher and yes it’s says “redeemed” as I had done so at their till five minutes ago. She then said “oh it’s showing up as not redeemed, it’s an itison issue I’ll phone them.” And left. So the issue had changed from the voucher “had already redeemed on the 30th.” to its “not redeemed.” Which tells me you didn’t read it correctly and when you realised thats why you turned on heel. No sorry. No oh our mistake we misread that. I sat for the rest of brunch on edge wondering if you’d materialise again to accuse me of trying to double use a voucher that I’d just bought the day before which ruined what was meant to be a nice girls brunch with my 6 year old while on a trip to Edinburgh. End your deal with itison if you’re going to treat people who buy the voucher there as I would have never been treated like this had I just rocked up and ordered off the menu. The food was actually good, well presented and the staff member who brought it was lovely so I’m not being totally unfair here but because of the initial non welcome and the way I was made feel due to them making an error on how to read/process a voucher I would not recommend or return. Further- even if it was an itison issue the way you approached to discuss it was really poor.

I’m glad I discovered this café on my third day in Edinburgh. I haven’t tried their coffee yet, but their breakfasts and tea are amazing, and good value for money too. The place is modern, spacious, bright, clean, and has great wifi. The staff are lovely, and the service they provide is superb! The café supports a good cause too. I will definitely come back.

I’m glad I discovered this café on my third day in Edinburgh. I haven’t tried their coffee yet, but their breakfasts and tea are amazing, and good value for money too. The place is modern, spacious, bright, clean, and has great wifi. The staff are...

Lovely quiet central located cafe ,Love its ethical background & delicious homemade cakes ,Its so handy for a quiet coffee while in town,A fav place to pop into by myself for a wee quiet coffee & cake

Great pancakes and eggs benedict but the full breakfast is pretty poor for the price, infact I think its generally overpriced. We left feeling a bit disappointed.

Lovely little social enterprise which services coffee and cakes, and brunch... and supports local community projects. Don't forgot to check out their pay it forward option on the menu too!!

Very nice coffee shop tucked behind the Cathedral and it's book shop. Highly recommended.

Great central location, nice menu and the thought of supporting a good cause while indulging yourself make it all the more pleasurable. The staff are lovely and the venue is bright and sunny even on a winters day.

Arrived in Edinburgh and was looking for a coffee shop with a difference…then I found Coffee Saints on maps. The atmosphere is relaxing and ambient. There is plenty to choose from on the breakfast and lunch menu, as well as coffees, superfood lattes, cold drinks...

A good cause, great location, really nice atmosphere, lots of options and big portions, fairly priced food and drinks - especially for Edinburgh! Really recommend this place.

A good cause, great location, really nice atmosphere, fairly priced food and drinks - especially for Edinburgh! Really recommend this place.

Amazing food and drinks plus the service is superb. They really looked after our dog after he was wet from the rain. I loved how they were in it for the right reasons too. A great place to go if you are in Edinburgh.

Great, hidden cafe. Good food, great coffee and at a reasonable price. Most importantly, it's a Social Enterprise, so any profits are used to help homeless people as part of the Grass market Project. So, if you're shopping in town, rather than give money to the big chain companies in the St. James Quarter, pop into Coffee Saints and get great service, great food and cakes, great coffee or tea and maybe buy a pay-it forward voucher to help further. You'll feel better for it all👍

Hemos hecho una parada para tomar café y muy bien. Servicio muy amable y rápido. Hemos tomado un capuchino y un té 5£. Buen precio para la zona.

Was in today and while the food was good there was no heating on despite it being freezing outside. People were sitting with their coats on and one lady put her gloves on as she said her hands were so cold. Please switch the heating on.

Bien ! Lieu convivial Cependant un peu cher et pas de prise de commande en salle (on doit aller au comptoir pour commander)

With an itison brunch voucher deal, advance reservations were necessary by either phone or e-mail. Twice phoned and each time heard a message to the effect that "call could not be taken so please leave a message and someone will get back to you" well,...

This is a wonderful social enterprise. The food is excellent and the venue dog friendly. Coffee saint's could do with a few more vegan options, including the children's menu. The service could be improved by allowing customers to take their can of pop with them when purchased. Supporting vulnerable adults is such a worthwhile activity and I cannot recommend this enterprise enough.

What a find!! Just had a delicious brunch with friends in lovely friendly surroundings. We were made to feel so welcome, did not feel rushed and felt so comfortable. The cafe was spotless and spacious...lovely toilets too😊 Would definitely recommend a visit you'll not be...

Go here for coffee! Just around the corner from Grassmarket Square. Beautiful glass walled seating area to watch the world go by. We had excellent latte, cappuccino and a tasty flap jack oat cake. Didn't have the soup but it looked tasty.

great coffee house to meet friends and family also good for relaxed business meet ups lively background music enjoyed by some but not by others a great venue light modern individual character table service too....how nice is that in busy Edinburgh

As a coffee lover, I googled good coffee shops near where we were staying in Montgomery St. The glowing reviews are richly deserved as myself & 2 friends went there on all four mornings of our recent stay in Edinburgh! The French toast was delicious,...

So glad we found this new (to us) coffee shop. Good food and good service and a lovely airy eating space. I enjoyed the excellent breakfast bagel and my husbands' French toast looked great (obviously was as I didn't get a taste!). Planning to return...

For a modern coffee shop, tucked away on a side street its prices are cheap. Everything is clean, spotless and new, loo's are to the same standard. The food is great and coffee to match. Highly recommended

Snuggled beside St Mary's RC Catterall and the entrance to St James' Quarter on York Place this place could be easy to miss. So glad we popped in. The brunch was amazing and such good value. The hollandaise saice on the eggs benedict was super...

Really enjoyed both a breakfast and a lunch here during our stay in the city. Friendly staff, good food and all reasonably priced. Also, because it opens early it makes a great starting point before going off to see the sites! Pancakes are a must have.

Latte that didn't taste of coffee.

Great place for breakfast, lunch, or a coffee alone or with friends. This is a social enterprise so you know their profits are going to make a difference! Exceptionally pet-friendly and accessible.

Lucky Find ! Noticed the yellow halo/wings circle advert after early morning Cathedral visit so came back for lunch after more sightseeing. Excellent speedy service , tasty food and very fair prices. A spacious , light filled sunshine space with outdoor seating as well. The...

Visited here for a break while we were out in Edinburgh with my family. Was a nice quiet location away from all the bustle of the crowds. We only had drinks which were priced well and really good! Staff were friendly and atmosphere was very relaxed. We will be back on our next visit to Edinburgh!

Great food, quick service, reasonable price. Family friendly- nice and roomy for buggies and has high chairs.

This is a hidden gem in the centre of Edinburgh. Tucked away behind the St John's centre. Great food at a more than reasonable price. The staff are welcoming and very polite. Would highly recommend

Great prices, plenty of seating and cute decor.

Coffee just like you’d have it in Italy, friendly service and reasonable prices in the very heart of Edinburgh.

We went here before catching the bus to Leith. I had seen a youtube video of the yummy food and they told of the mission. Cleanest bathrooms ever and so light and airy. They have a crafts giftshop done by locals. Please support them and...

Lovely airy cafe space. Friendly staff and good food. I had the brunch bagel. really tasty and great value.