Dower House Cafe in Edinburgh, City of

Finally visited the Dower House today . So disappointed. One woman trying frantically to serve a long queue of customers. Outside seats fabric all damp after night before rain ( it’s Scotland take them in ! ) The dog of one customer in the long queue pooed on the cafe floor. Coffee and scones were fine but I won’t rush back to this circus.

I live near Corstorphine, and didn't know this lovely wee spot existed until recently. A friend and I popped into the cafe for coffee and cake, and we were welcomed by lovely, friendly staff. Their decaf coffee is excellent (a rare find), and their lemon tart is both delicious and also the perfect texture! It wasn't too firm or underbaked; it was the goldilocks of lemon tarts! We sat outside in the sunshine, enjoying our catch-up and savouring our delicious coffees and sweet treats. They have some really cute deck chairs available outside, as well as an upstairs seating area yet, as I have several mobility issues, I was delighted to see they also offer wooden garden furniture (the seats are very comfy). Now I know the Dower House Cafe is there, I'll be sure to return again soon.

We regularly pop to the Dower House cafe to meet up for a coffee and cake after walking our dogs. Sitting outside in the sunshine is lovely and its equally cosy and dog friendly inside too. Love this wee spot.

Lovely place nice and friendly and price is good will definitely be going back thanks for a nice day out

Visited with friends for a quick coffee. Lovely friendly service, brilliant coffee, and good selection of cakes. Peaceful, chilled rooms upstairs perfect for chilling out. Wonderful addition to the park

Yummy coffee and snacks in a fun, serene and mystical spot for inspiration in the old part of Corstorphine. I take my laptop with me regularly. Staff are super friendly and attentive!!

Amazing place for lunch and coffee. Friendly staff and owners. Always feel welcome when visiting. The food is consistently good and it is a beautiful building. The Cafe is turned into the heart of the local park since opening up. Dog friendly, there are spaces inside and outside, they do take-away coffee and cake.

Friendly staff, lovely coffee and good cake. Even organised for the sun to come out for us which was excellent. Will come back.

This cafe, previously open only two mornings a week and staffed by volunteers, now operates daily and has done since November 2021. There's a nice young man and partner who run the place and they sell baked items with the coffee and tea. They're using rooms in the Dower House which is a sort of archive/museum for Corstorphine. They're going to get overwhelmed once the better weather comes along so they'd better make sure they have extra personnel to clear and clean table surfaces. It's a welcome sight after a walk and it's not Costa which is a bonus.

Paid a quick visit this morning, lovely friendly welcome, good choices of cake on the menu, nice to be served a good pot of tea. Great addition to the area, looking forward to sitting outside when it warms up a bit!

Excellent snacks and home made cakes. Excellent value for money and friendly service. Quiet setting within child friendly park.

Quality food, excellent service, friendly staff. Great place to go after a morning in the nearby zoo. Not a huge menu which I think is a good thing, they clearly take care to do it right. Many thanks.

Heard about this new cafe so had to pop in. We got a lovely welcome as soon as we stepped into the cafe. Sat upstairs over looking the park. We got lattes, which where very nice. Even do vegan food. Will definitely go back.

My mum and I came across this cafe by accident. We just had coffee but really enjoyed the experience and the coffee was delicious. Very welcoming staff who provided great service and great advice, atmosphere very cosy. Will definitely be back.

This cosy cafe is part of the historic Dower House and right in the heart of St Margaret's Park in Costorphine. I went on a cold but sunny November day, and couldn't decide whether to sit with my coffee on the bench in front, or inside next to the warm and cosy log fire. Also great if you just want to grab a coffee when you go to the play ground or walk your dog in the park.