Jake's Place in Edinburgh, City of

Very friendly and very quick to serve

Great food options, fair prices, great spot for working, and features both coffee and alcohol!

Das Jakes Cafe ist eine sehr empfehlenswerte Adresse in Edinburgh. Es befindet sich in sehr zentraler Lage; direkt neben dem St. Christopher's Hostel Edinburgh Old Town. Gäste des Hostels bekommen sogar einen Rabatt-Gutschein für Jakes Cafe. Das Jakes Cafe ist zwar nur ein sehr kleines, dafür jedoch sehr gemütliches Cafe mit sehr schönen Sitzgelegenheiten. Das Personal war sehr nett und freundlich sowie auch hilfsbereit. Kreditkartenzahlung ist auch möglich. Das Jakes Cafe serviert neben sehr leckerem Kuchen und Torten-Stücken natürlich auch Muffins oder Mini-Törtchen sowie verschieden belegte Burger und Baguettes/Sandwich. Dieses tolle Angebot wird abgerundet durch verschiedene Kaffee-Sorten sowie auch Softdrinks wie Schweppes. Möglicherweise gibt es aber auch eine kleine Auswahl an alkoholischen Getränken. Sehr empfehlenswertes Cafe!

Good coffee shop. Nice ambiance.

The place is spectacular, it coincides with Halloween and they serve you dressed up, curious. The coffee is delicious and you eat proper bread 😋 a 10 for the smoothies!!

Fantastic coffee, wonderful friendly staff, amazing baked goods. Really recommend the cinnamon bun and the cheese, pesto and tomato panini. There's veggie options like veggie sausage. Get yourself a coffee and sit next to the window and watch the world pass by

This is a cute cafe with tasty pastries and a solid americano. I appreciated the kind service from the staff.

Chill and relaxed cafe bacon roll and a flat white only £8. Perfect for breakfast and a coffee stop.

Lovely wee place , I had a cup of tea and a raspberry slice which was lovely . Friendly and efficient service , much better place to go than the pretty average chains .

Cosy cafe, great bacon roll. Dylan and Ailsa were very helpful.

Delicious food!! Very friendly service!

My croissant was very dry. Probably from the last day. And the warm chocolate only came when we had already finished eating. Otherwise everything was good. The staff is very friendly and the interior is cozy.

Beautiful spot centrally located in Edinburgh. The cafe has a very welcoming and enjoyable atmosphere; the perfect place for breakfast/brunch! Above all else, I would like to highlight the incredible staff, specially Charlotte, Tara, and Cat (apologies if the spelling is not correct). They are the most kind, gracious, and helpful staff. I dealt with a bit of an emergency situation and they went above and beyond to help me. Their goodwill and generosity is beyond remarkable. Charlotte, Tara, and Cat are an exemplary representation of not only this cafe, but also the city as a whole. Such benevolence is truly emblematic of all the goodness you can encounter here in Edinburgh. Please do yourself a favor and add this cafe to your trip’s itinerary, you will not regret it! And thank you again for all your help!

Really friendly staff, quick service and delicious food. Had a smoothie and a cake. Comfy place to rest before my train.

Lovely place, absolutely lovely staff and pastries were awesome. Coffee was supah great! Tara was so fun and made me feel super welcome - a must visit spot in Edinburgh

Cozy and tasty with great atmosphere and music

Very tasty food in a cozy atmosphere, very central

Tasty food, very friendly service

Best coffee in town, the staff are great—excellent service. I go out of my way to stop there for my latte on the way to work in the morning because they’re so lovely. Some fantastic chalk pen work on the boards by Dylan—I’d love to see some of his art on the walls! Tara, Cat, Dylan and Charlotte made a 4mo long daily commute bearable.

Little gem of a place where we got square on a roll (lorne sausage for all you non Scots), a latte and a slice of millionaire shortcake, delicious! and at a great price considering the location. The servers were really friendly, polite, prompt, and well presented. There are toilets upstairs. These are unisex toilets, but there is a single disabled toilet next to these if you prefer. This cafe seems to be part of the hostel next door and is only five minutes from Waverley Station main platforms across the road.

We came across this cafe while trying to escape some of the hustle and bustle of the Royal Mile. It seem cosy and welcoming and not too busy. We originally intended to just go in for a cup of tea and a sit down, but we liked it so much we ended up staying for food as well. It has a very relaxed vibe, and friendly staff. We were there for about two hours in the end, after intending just a 'quick stop'. Would recommend a visit here if you want to find a relaxed ambience and a slower pace in this big city.

Friendly cafe. We were 3 adults and 2 kids. We knew the area was quiet so we looked in here to see if there was a table and food. There was and it was great. Recommended.

Welcoming atmosphere and great coffee, I ventured for the BLT which was served warm on a rustic morning roll and was delicious. Lots of sockets available as well for those looking for a quick top up before hitting the sites. Great stop for a quick lunch 👍

Nice place for breakfast, close to station, castle and Arthurs seat.

Great food, amazing coffees and friendly staff, highly recommend! :)

Perfect location.Lovely service . The lady in behind the till was lovely and so so smiling.

A very nice, very early breakfast that made our day three times better. Chill atmosphere and lovely staff in spite of the early hour, and a great price for 4 people <3

Very good place to stop by and take a coffee

Staff were very very friendly and great coffee. Will definitely be back !

Fantasic food staff and atmosphere jakes is ideal for a coffe or something a but harder after a long train journey.

Really enjoyed myself at Jake’s. The food was good, the staff lovely, and the vibe was calm. I’d go back whenever I’m in Edinburgh!

Hands down to the best coffee in town 🙇‍♀️ Also to the lovely barista Tara who made my coffee with the biggest smile, for two days in a row and both of them were just delicious.😋 And if you bring your own cup they will make your drink to go in it. ✨🥤

I loved the overall vibe and hospitality of the place. The atmosphere was quiet and the tea was really nice. It's a must visit on market place.

Visited to kill time on a weekday morning. I felt relaxed in the relaxed atmosphere. I was relieved to see the staff pouring out water for my dog.

Nice and cosy if you want to have a good quality coffee and time to catch up on your reading. Nice options of pastries and very friendly staff.

This place has been amazing for value for money and service. Tara was incredibly kind and helpful and delivered amazing service.

What a bargain!! Incredible place we found very randomly and gave it a go. Absolutely recommend! Food is great, cooked properly and very tasty. The chicken sandwich was super and only 5 pounds!! And big portions as well. I don’t know why it is kinda unknown but it’s absolutely bargain and very close to pretty much everything, station, city center… Sandwiches come with some chips which is very nice

Very nice cafe, staff and coffee:)

Good place to have breakfast (good choice of pastries and cakes) and enjoy a coffee. Cappuccino no.

Excellent barista, no doubt! Delicious coffee from Cairngorm coffee roasters. Delicious bakery 😋 Smoothies 😋 Sandwiches 🥪 Hot rolls 😋 Yes, 🍷 wine and spirits! Come and check out the warmth inside. Cozyyyy

It’s a nice place to grab something to eat. Small but cozy. Waitresses have been friendly and pleasant.

Fab place. Just behind Waverley. Had a great vibe, super friendly staff, great coffee and a wonderful cinnamon bun. Cosy and welcoming and highly recommended. Good value for money.

great coffee shop with amazing pastries

Great staff, even better coffee! Cheers all

Close to the hotel and just stopped in for a latte and croissant. Nice cafe, very clean and very very good coffee. Nice friendly staff. Nice selection of fresh pastries and sandwiches. All produce is locally farmed coffee is roasted from cairngorm coffee roasters.

Latte and quiche was wonderful! Nice little space.

A lovely, intimate space with delicious coffee and friendly staff.

Absolutely tasty - both the coffee and the quiche de Lorraine :)

Absolutely lovely staff and calm, easy going environment. Staff were very accommodating and made adjustments with the menu with ease. Absolutely lovely. Food was top notch too and lots of options on the menu to choose from. Really nice, just had a toastie but the bread was a lovely fresh ciabatta.

Excellent hot bacon roll, no skimping on the portion, the rocky road was divine. Highly recommend

I loved the smoothie (Mango and Passion fruit) i loved also the bacon roll as it was very crispy! The staff were very kind and overall good service

Excellent coffee but croissant’s not the most fresh. Almond croissant is the better option. Possibly a better place for dinner than breakfast.

Nice strong and hot coffee with lovely service..just what you want to kick start your day!

Jake's is an excellent cafe in the heart of Edinburgh. The staff are outstanding and there is fantastic selection of croissants, cinnamon buns and quiches. Will return 100%.

Fab experience lovely staff 10/10 recommended 🙌

Diane was great, best quiz of my life!!

Good but small selection of food. Good drink selection inc. alcohol options.

Best coffee in town. Great cakes and service. Chill atmosphere. Recommended

Only steps from the Market Street Hotel and St. Christopher's Hostel is an absolutely must visit coffee shop. Though I'm staying at the Market Street, I was not impressed with their £18 breakfast ($23) and tried Jake's Place. Just what I wanted: a wonderful currant scone and an aromatic iced latte without the ice. As I never drink hot coffee (unless ill), this was akin to the espresso and half and half I make every day at home. The staff are are warm and inviting; I'll be back!

Only steps from the Market Street Hotel and St. Christopher's Hostel is an absolutely must visit coffee shop. Though I'm staying at the Market Street, I was not impressed with their £18 breakfast ($23) and tried Jake's Place. Just what I wanted: a wonderful currant scone and an aromatic iced latte without the ice. As I never drink hot coffee (unless ill), this was akin to the espresso and half and half I make every day at home. The staff are are warm and inviting; I'll be back!

Full rating for how perfect this little Cafe is. As a visitor from the US, I found the food fantastic, well prepared and served, and the Server was an absolute delight.

Great cafe offering exceptional coffee and fresh food. Highly recommend the quiche. Nice selection of Scottish beer and spirits.

One of very few places for a good coffee in Edinburgh, and the bacon roll freshly made is just out of this world.

Amazing live music and great drinks!

Went for a wee friends reunion and what a place! Cannot fault the server George, who despite us all being quite picky and awkward was so cheerful and happy to oblige. Loved the aesthetic of the place and a good bourbon selection which kept us happy. Defo will be back next time in Edinburgh

George was wonderful!! Great food and service. Very cheap beers and had a 2 for 1 pizzas . Server (George) was super helpful and welcoming

Had a great time with my friends here, great atmosphere and food was lovely. George our server was lovely :)

Super cosy bar with a secret garden out the back. Staff are awesome!

Lovely place. Great service and food. Live music every weekend 👍🙂

Absolutely loved it, nice staff, nice cider, nice company, I'm travelling alone and I got to meet some amazing people here it was great!

Great lunch in my 2nd living room

Pretty good live music venue frequented by the tourists and students traveling to Edinburgh from Belushi's next door. Go see the sixteen12 when they play next!

Great sharing platters, also really enjoy the beer garden

Visiting Jakes for the first time the decor looked a bit rough with sheets of corrugated roofing on the walls but the staff were friendly and helpful. A few drinks at a table was better than we could manage at other places nearby the Waverley station as the Fringe festival was in full swing and everywhere was packed out. This was in the afternoon so I imagine this place would light up at night and make a great local bar.

Piccolo risto pub con buonissimi panini in centro a Edimburgo, prezzi giusti e piatti buoni, anche le birre sono molto buone e di vario genere.

Cerveses de tirador i ampolles, sense gaire varietat però barates. Menjar estil ràpid però ben fet.

Bit of a scruffy place with lazy staff

Chris and Jemma are awesome, great craft beer selection, bottles, taps, casks. Best Calamari in Edinburgh. Very helpful bathroom vending machines.

Great bar we went to in Edinburgh when we visited. Became our favourite place to chill after a busy day being a tourist. Food was delish too.

Nice place to relax and catch a coffee. Fairly younger crowd than most other pubs. They also run games on the multiple TVs in house.

Great vibe. Good live music, friendly bar staff and diverse clientele from the hostel.

Very friendly place for travellers, the bar doubles as reception desk for the Hostel upstairs. Good sélection of beers, one can grab a bite there aswell. Music venues once or twice a week.

Ohhhhh! Yes they are! So, basically I took the train from Birmingham to Edinburgh just to take a selfie outside Edinburgh castle (long story, wont bore you with it). Anyway, with said selfie in the can and with just under two hours left till the train home I happened upon this rather non-descript looking bar in Market St. The place appeared to be full of backpackers (which made perfect sense as I later discovered there was a hostel next door) and was a bit dark and dingy looking. However, taking selfies is hungry work and they had burgers so why not. Anyway, the girl behind the bar was lovely and helpful so after asking for a recommendation I ordered the ‘Highland Cow’ (6oz burger with Haggis and Monterey Jack cheese) and a pint of ale infused lager. First of all I should say that I was very very hungry but this burger really hit the mark. The chips only looked like regular French fries but they were really well seasoned with salt and crushed black pepper and together with the whiskey cream sauce were absolutely awesome! The burger was also well cooked and together with the Haggis tasted greeeeeaaat! The ale/lager was really very nice too and was a good recommendation so all in all enjoyable meal. In summary I was pleasantly rewarded with some excellent service, satisfying burger and a delicious pint so two thumbs up to all the staff at Jake’s Place 😀

Good stop near the train station and shows sport if that's your thing - linked to Belushis and the hostel too and share toilets and kitchen although not menu. 390 a T so not the cheapest but just ok. The haggis is superb but please avoid the deep fried mars bars at a fiver if they still do them - it's nae Scottish at all!! We were treated very well by the Manager after having to vacate our reserved table and were seated at the bar in full view of the TV's. Inflatable sheep are available in the toilet :)

Tenía una vaca hamburguesa Highland aquí con un amigo en octubre de 2017. La hamburguesa estaba bien, las patatas fritas, o debería decir la especia en bastante las patatas fritas, fue excelente. Además, teníamos que más escocesa de platos, un bar frito mars - con Irn Bru empanada. Pequeño, pero bonito comedor con 3 pantallas de Tv, estaban mostrando fútbol americano cuando estuvimos allí. (También, altos canadiense detrás del bar debería ser el rostro al lado de cualquier empresa de maquillaje es lo suficientemente inteligente para alquilar ella). .

Food here amazing! The wings are so good. Staff are brilliant too, very accomodating. Helped us so much with a charity night. Reasonable drinks.

Visited Saturday afternoon, couple pints with my lady. Bit peckish, thought a few nibbles first then a big burger. Order Nachos with pulled pork. Not very hot (heatwise), squeezy cheese, squeezy guacamole, cold meat. Didn't bother ordering a main course. Simple dish, easy to get wrong.

I should have known better. I'm hungry and just off the train. Where not to go is the first eatery/pub (almost) I see when I emerge from the railway station. It was busy and brash. Burger and beer was passed to me without hardly a word or expression. A bit wild and a bit rough in here - not my idea of a relaxing lunch. Best learned and forgotten. Sorry.

Great bar that is located next to a hostel. Easy access from the station and ideal for a pit stop when touring around old town

The Famous Burger is Excellent , as was all of the food we had. Staff was great and the music was fantastic on both of our visits to this Bar and restaurant!

We ran the marathon and felt like half gods, so we were in need for some Guinness. We decided to enter Jake's place. After our entrance we did a Dutch traditional 'stoelendans', unfortunately this was not appreciated. We then sat down as gentlemen and started to enjoy our Guinness. In this place Guinness is not served, but taken away from you.. suddenly the waitress grabbed our Guinness and ordered us to leave. My friend was in an emotional state and instead of providing comfort she decided to deny him his Guinness... then the waitress made a comment about the length of one of the guys and was already phoning the police. Sad thing is she threw the Guinness down the drain.. we were all very upset about this sin.. #I❤️Guinness

We ran the marathon and felt like half gods, so we were in need for some Guinness. We decided to enter Jake's place. After our entrance we did a Dutch traditional 'stoelendans', unfortunately this was not appreciated. We then sat down as gentlemen and started to enjoy our Guinness. In this place Guinness is not served, but taken away from you.. suddenly the waitress grabbed our Guinness and ordered us to leave. My friend was in an emotional state and instead of providing comfort she decided to deny him his Guinness... then the waitress made a comment about the length of one of the guys and was already phoning the police. Sad thing is she threw the Guinness down the drain.. we were all very upset about this sin.. #I❤️Guinness

We started the organised bar crawl here. Friendly staff who were pleased by their efforts in making a massive Jager bomb snake

Vine aquí en febrero de 2017 y chico, qué noche. Un bar pequeñito, lo mejor de la animación. Tom Reed puso en una gran noche abierta y el personal incluso mic le ofrece una cerveza gratis si juegas una canción.

Ganz ok hier. Startpunkt des Pub-Crawls.

Quite nearby the station so handy to pass the time whilst waiting for a train

Wow - especie de Jake's por casualidad encontramos y estábamos muy contentos de haberlo hecho. Solo pasar por una noche de viernes, escuchamos un gran ruido desde dentro. Fuimos para encontrar una banda increíble - son cada viernes por la noche. Estábamos bien atendidos en el bar, encontramos la multitud a ser divertido y tuvimos un tiempo estupendo.

Brilliant prices and fantastic artist on 14th Jan 17. Would definitely recommend

Just brilliant on a Friday night

Great music, great service, perfect atmosphere. This place is probably not the fanciest one, Come here for the live music and the great staff.