Don't Tell Mama Coffee Bar in Edinburgh, City of

We had breakfast here twice on a trip and we liked it! The menu was not that big but the sandwiches and smoothies were great. Basic filtered coffee would have been great, but it seemed impossible to find from anywhere else either. Customer service was great. The prices were different for take out and eat in, which was a bit odd (take out was a bit cheaper).

A wee gem of a place. Excellent coffee and a delicious vegetarian breakfast roll!

Their coffee is delicious and the staff always very helpful.

Amazing coffee!! Delicious food! It’s a must visit! The best in Edinburgh! ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

Ordered two coffees with oat milk, but got one with dairy milk instead sadly. Mistakes can happen but there was no sorry when they brought me a new coffee with oat milk. I felt very nauseous after from the dairy milk. Definitely not coming again.

- Best service ever, the staff are very friendly. - Avocado Toast ( “Like Home” in the menu ) and BLT Sandwich are very delicious. - The best in Edinburgh, Highly recommended.

Excellent place, nice and cozy, very attentive and friendly. The food is delicious

Wow. Super friendly and lovely food. Good coffe also.

Great place, and lovely staff. Amazing tastes of Greece in the middle of Edinburgh. Will definitely be back 🫶

Food was delicious and a lovely atmosphere. I'd definitely recommend! 🫶

Stopped by after seeing “Don’t Tell Mama” from our bus, and loving the name. Cute atmosphere, very cozy. Just had an ice latte and a hot latte- and both were nice. Lovely staff. Would recommend popping by if you are in the area!

Tasty lemonades, nice atmosphere, tasty cake but a bit dry.

What a little gem this place is! Excellent coffee, hot chocolate and brownies to die for - and all at brilliant prices! Faultless service, very welcoming, a real pleasurable experience.

One of the most beautiful corners in Edinburgh! Warm atmosphere, smiling faces and very kind behavior! Excellent service! I highly recommend!!

Great atmosphere and authentic food from Northern Greece. Highly recommended

Great lunch with a cool vibe. Will definitely be back.

Nice cafe, reasonably priced. Good food to add on extras to. Walk ins only and they weren't too busy for Saturday brunch. Would recommend for a more local, less touristy experience

very warm and friendly coffee bar. Awesome cakes, coffee and food. Thanks

What a delicious meal I had here with my mother. A nice cozy place with a delicious menu and excellent friendly service! You really have to go here

Finally a Fredo Espresso in Edinburgh!! If you like freddo espresso this is the place for you!

Great Greek coffee and creative food

Great coffee and great atmosphere Also hot looking guys that will serve you the food😄

Delicious food and really friendly staff. Great vegan options too. Lovely place to visit for lunch.

Very good breakfast, I recommend the tower of pancakes and the scrambled eggs with bacon and cheese.

top, great food and coffee, very friendly atmosphere and nice staff:)

Cute cafe with nice coffees. We had a filling but good breakfast. Me and my boyfriend enjoyed it 😃

For starters, the espresso coffee was rich in taste, the brunch we got was excellent and creative. Maybe because it has so many ... Greek details. The service a-star! The design and decoration is modern and very delicate! We found a little gem a few steps from our apartment!

Great place to hang out, tasty brunch options, superb coffee (their specialty is iced espresso/cappuccino), they have some exquisite selection of wines and beers, they do have a list of signature cocktails (disaronno sour 🤤) and their staff is friendly as always.

I have no idea how this so rated so high, it shocks me how disappointed I was when coming here for tea and breakfast… the food portions where small, took extremely long to come out (especially for what we ordered), overpriced (for the amount of food and drink we got). We ordered the club sandwich and pancakes. The club sandwich was a simple dish, it would take less than 5 minutes to construct, yet took 30-45 minutes to come out. The pancakes were small and didn’t really taste how people described, again with the raving reviews. Not to mention people who came in well after us had their dishes served first. Very unimpressed. I think this is the highest rated cafe over eaten at, and was by far the in the bottom 3 ever. Truly the biggest disappointment I’ve ever had from a place that sells food. Definitely don’t tell mama, she would be so disappointed…

We came to eat here during our visit in Edinburgh after reading all the positive reviews. My partner and I were genuinely surprised at the lack of quality in food and the horrendous service. We ordered the Royal Sandwich and the Pancakes. We waited for more than 35 minutes (they only seemingly remembered about our food once we inquired), despite a very small sized cafe. What we received did in no way justify the length of our wait. The pancakes were the size of the diameter of the top of my closed fist, were tasteless and nearly as thin as crepes. Seeing that you get four of the teeny slices at the generous cost of £11 I was genuinely let down. As someone who lives in London, I am no stranger to expensive food, but I expect my moneys worth in return. The sandwich consisted of a slice of lettuce, a ham slice and some sauce spread on it, with uninspiring bread. The sandwich alone does not seem to have taken more than thirty seconds to assemble. Similar to the pancakes, underwhelming taste, especially for £13. The ambience of the place itself is fine, but not overly cosy with the choice of music being played in the cafe. Overall, in no good conscience would I recommend this place, especially seeing that there’s such fantastic options close by on the same road. We went to the Treehouse Cafe the day after for breakfast, where the service was incredibly lovely, attentive, and the food incredibly well priced for the amount of delicious food we received. (No but seriously, don’t tell your Mama, because she’ll be upset you’re wasting your money here)

Great breakfast on Boxing Day! Tasty and welcoming

Genau das, was man erwartet. Super lecker und entspannt, trotz der vielen Menschen. Draußen trist, drinnen sehr toll, gemütlich, entspannt, lecker.... Aber paar ordentliche Messer wären angebracht. 😉

Would strongly recommend coming in, coffee is amazing and the food is delicious, incredibly friendly staff and great atmosphere.

Great wee place, good atmosphere, nice friendly staff and the food tastes as good as it looks! 😋

It’s very welcoming to everyone that comes into and helps you when thing go wrong. I would come all the time

Came across this place unexpectedly as I was wandering around. I decided to give the green smoothie a go. I was sceptical at first as I do not like ginger or kale, but I was pleasantly surprised by how fresh and filling the drink was. It was delicious! The interior of the shop is also very cute, with many plants and the lighting making it cozy and comfortable. Most importantly, the staff at the till was very friendly with a warm smile. It made my day after a long day of travelling to Edinburgh. Thanks! I can't wait to be back with my flatmate to try other drinks.

Best breakfast we had in Scotland. We got the Cretan omelette and the Bela crepa. Both were lovely! The staff was excellent and cappuccinos just perfect! Highly recommend!!!

Cozy, very bright place, ideal for students! Sockets to charge your laptop are available! I had breakfast and brunch a few times and I had always been extremely satisfied by the quality and taste of the dishes and also the wonderful and fast service received! I would highly recommend this place!

Zelo dobra kava. Prijeten ambijent. Pestra ponudba pijač.

Extremely rude staff, terrible smell

I’m ex barista and that’s the best flat white I’ve had for years ! And they don’t charge for plant milk :)

Loved this coffee bar food brilliant and healthy choices

Great snacks and probably the best coffee I've had in Edinburgh!

Delicious cakes and a good selection. The hot chocolate was rich and spot on. The pavlova pancake was well worth the price.. Lovely staff and great atmosphere. We will be back

Awesome coffee, thanks 😃 food looks amazing...

Prefect place for coffee and brunch (delicious). Nice atmoshpere and well decorated . One of my favourite coffee/brunch bars in Edinburgh. Definitely recommended.

Really cool and friendly staff. Great coffee, great cocktails in the evenings. I'd like to say thank you to the two guys that were very kind to me when I wasn't feeling so great and talking about all different things which took my mind off my troubles. Thank you.

This place is elegant with an awesome vibe. Great drinks and amazing food. The service was speedy and friendly. One of the best spots within Edinburgh!

Very welcoming, good vibes, good drinks

Fantastic all day bar, friendly staff, good vibes and excellent coffee! A nice place to relax, eat or even work. Don’t forget to try the “like home” dish!

Best coffee in the city, excellent food, warm atmosphere and very friendly staff! A truly cozy all-day bar.

One of my favourite cafés in Edinburgh! Friendly staff, great coffee, delicious Greek pastries and lovely atmosphere. Students should note they have a no computer policy on weekends.

Nice relaxing atmosphere and welcoming staff - great coffee too!

Amazing, friendly staff! Great food&coffee. Love the decor and atmosphere ❤️ ☕

Love, love, love their hot chocolates and mochas! Hot tip: the takeaway drink sizes are a bit bigger than the sit in drink sizes, but sitting in is well worth it because it's a great atmosphere. They recently renovated some parts of the café and it looks 👌

Lovely lunch. Great friendly staff and it was no problem for them to cater for gluten free and dairy free. Dog friendly too. I'll definitely be back.

Don't Tell Mama is not a place to bring your laptop, work for hours while nursing a coffee. It's not fair and they'll ask you not to. It also gets too busy. Tip: However, there are power points in the corridor down the side and around the corner from the main area. They're also high tables suitable for two or one and a laptop here. I'm a fan! The coffee is tasty and there's a more cosmopolitan menu than baking affairs. I recommend the Cretan omlette, but it's more like a soft pizza holding lightly scrambled egg than a traditional omlette. It's a clever mix, finding a niche in that savoury spot you might want for brunch. Indeed, it's in the brunch column of their menu. Repeatedly, I've found staff to be friendly and helpful. It does get very busy, though, so don't expect lazy bants. You'll get polite efficiency and that's exactly what I'd want. The counter area is a physical bottleneck. It can't be helped, either they sacrifice a significant portion of the main cafe to a queuing area or the tables come up close. I suspect this isn't the ideal location to bring a pushchair. I recommend it to almost everyone else.

Best coffee in the city, potentially in my life. They have a broad, unique menu with a variety of different coffee drinks (check out their cold coffees, they are stunning). Their sweet pastries are also exquisite, very flavorful and fresh- not at all dry. Prices are great, and ambiance is fun. The only minor downfall is that their seats are not the most comfortable. I love it so much I want to hang out, but if you stay too long you'll leave sore. 😉

Cosy coffee bar, fresh pastries, good selection of hot and cold drinks, highly recommended

Cute cafe! Delicious looking pastries

Came in a Sunday afternoon. The place was full and very noisy! The kind of noisy that there is music in the background and people are taking over the music. It makes it hard to talk with your friends when there are so many people on such a small place. We left fast because of this. I ordered a spanakopita which costed me almost £5 (definitely overpriced) and it was so overdone that I couldn’t eat the ends. I am Greek, I have had dozens of spanakopitas in my lifetime and this wasn’t worth the money at all. O have come in the past end enjoyed the place but this time my experience wasn’t great…

-Amazing environment! -Friendly staff! -Delicious plates!

Great coffee, great food and great vibe! My favourite place!

Lovely feeling,good coffe and really friendly staff

Amazing coffee and food store, very pretty and the people working there are very friendly! Stayed there for hours and will definitely go back!

Groovy. The club Royal was it the pavlova pancakes were great too

Coffee is delicious and the staff are lovely. The food is really good!! Definitely worth coming here for either as drink or food, a great place for brunch. There are gluten free options, not many though -the crepes for example are. we look forward to coming back and trying something else.

Wonderful coffee and yummy pastries ❤️

Every time when I visit this place ... I move back in time ... the dishes served there are still a nice, tasty surprise for me .. I love the light, pleasant tension when I wait for the chosen dish ... and the best coffee in the city .... If you like to enjoy your meal, I heartily recommend you don't tell mama !!!!❤️❤️

Friendly staff and great Greek pastries.

Really tasty food with Greek notes

Brilliant place, with brunch and lunch menu all day long. The dishes themselves are all a bit unusual, very tasty and beautifully served. Greek coffee and cafe fredo complete the extensive coffee anf tee list. Friendly place with a modern and relaxed interior. Worth visiting in Edinburgh

The service is amazing, everyone is nice and it was a great study place. The food was amazing definitely recommended to anyone

A lovely place to go for a slower pace of life

One of the best coffees I've had in Edinburgh. Very nice place and would love to go back to try some of their pastries next time! Also, their crockery selection/style is a dream!

Cute little Greek coffee place with very good coffee. A bit too pricey but good overall. The pastries come with hummus or yoghurt which I don't understand but hey it might be cool for some, personally I don’t think they need it. The bathroom was extremely clean which is always a good sign and the handwash smells delicious 😂

Lovely late lunch today. Great service and yummy food in peaceful surroundings...what more can you ask for! Thanks

Really welcoming atmosphere, staff super friendly and great service. Food and drinks top drawer and served with the best cutlery. Student laptop policy seems fair enough. Well worth a visit.

My friend and I were allowed to sit in which we were very grateful for as we returned from outlet jog and the weather had gotten colder. The decor was cool, staff were friendly and loved their coffee.

This place is on my list of cafes that I regularly go to :) I just LOVE their spanakopita. Their iced frappe is really good as well, I can’t wait for it to be warmer in Edinburgh to have it again!

I was welcomed very warmly today and my first Greek pastry experience is awesome! I've only tried their seasonal warm drinks for the past few months but today's visit is definitely excellent! The space is beautiful and modern too💚💙 The toilet is clean and smells really good. The handwash soap, though??? Smells so good, I am still wondering what brand is that HAHA Thank you so much!

A small Greek café with lovely vibes, decor and hot chocolate! Arty coffee cups and Greek treats available to buy as well. Perfect to study in during the week. Right next to the Bruntsfield Links. Great service.

Absolutely wonderful, service very pleasant.

Lovely place, brilliant coffee and food, very clean, lovely and very polite staff. This place worth a visit.

Loveeeeee this cafe - coffee is amazing and staff are so friendly and attentive. Thank you!

Definitely one of the best coffee shops in Edinburgh. Their coffee is delicious, specially the latte. The staff is very kind and efficient. Also the brownies taste really good and they have a wide variety of flavours. Also the cups are cool.

Had a latte from their van in Fife leisure park, and it was easily the best takeaway coffee I've had, better than starbucks, costa, or any of the rest, would definitely recommend trying!

Coffee is great as well as the savoury pastries. Also they sell some Greek products from Halva to Greek chocolates. They have currently a takeaway set up to accommodate the lockdown rules. Guaranteed you will be greeted with a smile and a good service.

Excellent coffee and variety of pastries. Lovely environment and very welcoming and friendly staff. Totally recommend it. One of the best cafes in Edinburgh.

Gutted we only found this place a couple of weeks before we moved house! The best chai latte I've had in the city and their sausage and mustard rolls are unassuming but absolutely delicious! Every single member of staff that works there is super friendly and always has a smile on their face, and the artwork/vibe of the place is cool! I frequently wander through the Meadows from my new place back here so that I can get lunch. Worth the walk!

Amazing place! Why I can’t find it earlier 😜? The coffee is amazing, without sugar it still didn’t have bitter taste. The pie is just right as well! Great flavour but not oily.

Fantastic coffee, great food, besides all the greek food the portions are also greek (means they are big).

Had coffee and cake and it was great, the place has really thought about the interior as well as the food. Cake was lovely, the plates / gold cutlery was cute! Sat at back corridor as no other option, seats not comfy and kept slipping off but that's the only negative, otherwise it's super!

Cool little cafe, good service, nice staff & good food.

Good atmosphere, staff are really nice, the Spanakopita is delicious, the latte was good as well. I highly recommend it!

Amazing food and coffee in beautiful surroundings. What more do you want? Love this place.

The atmosphere was good, black coffee is the best so far in Ed.

Lovely coffee, pastrami sandwich and coffee cake. Loos lovely and clean. Delightful addition to the cafes around here

A lovely place with good coffee!

Nice coffee, very good quality greek pies, sandwiches and cakes. Themis is really friendly and kind : )