Leo's Beanery in Edinburgh, City of

Siamo stati qui per colazione andando a Dean Village, il locale è molto carino e confortevole, buona scelta sia per una colazione dolce che salata, e soprattutto da italiano devo dire che qui ho bevuto il cappuccino più buono della mia vita: era davvero perfetto! Personale molto gentile, prezzi giusti. Consigliatissimo!

Not good. The woman serving was just a bit... officious; rushing us to order a drink while we chose what to eat. It was cold - the door was wide open. I sat with my coat on for a bit, then asked for the door to be closed, and it was. 15 minutes later, it's wedged open again and a chilly blast makes me want to put my coat back on. "Can we have the door closed again, please?" "It's too hot in the kitchen and there's no ventilation in there." So the staff's needs take precedence over the comfort of customers. Nice. Then, after our breakfast roll, scone and SECOND coffees, "We need the table back." No hint of, "do you mind?" or "I'm sorry but..." And this is a different woman, so officious seems to be the way of it. There's a note on the menu about laptops, saying, when it's busy they'll limit your time to an hour. We had no laptops. We had joyous conversation, yet still, our time was up - even though there were tables available and no queue. The rear seating area wasn't being used. There was plenty room, but no... we'd gone over the allotted hour, so we were dispatched. The bacon roll was mighty; the decaf coffee insipid. If you're happy eat quickly - and with your coat on, you'll enjoy it. We weren't... and didn't.

Absolutely delicious, total gem of a spot. Coffee, food and staff are all glorious. I had the porridge, it was so creamy and they let me have 'half and half' toppings (there are 2 choices and I couldn't decide) it was so delicious. Will definitely be back.

I remember visiting this cafe several years ago, and decided to pay it an overdue visit for a relaxing solo lunch. It was just as good as I remembered. The staff were very welcoming and very attentive, and the food was very tasty. I had home made carrot soup, which was truly the best carrot soup I'd had, and a lovely chicken sandwich with a side salad. The portions are very generous, the sandwich was fresh, fully loaded, and very very tasty. And of course coffee, which is always excellent there. Will be back soon!

It’s a great shame I cannot say anything good about my lunch on Tuesday 9th January. The pulled pork was incredibly tough virtually unchewable, the gluten free bread was not fresh or buttered and the salad which was the only edible food on the plate was thrown on in a off hand manner even though it wasn’t busy in the cafe. With rather cold coffee the only one who enjoyed the lunch was my dog. I was asked if I enjoyed my lunch and I did honestly reply and was still charged full price with no apology. Will not return.

Came in with friends over the weekend, was really busy but service was still great. The blonde American waitress (sorry I don’t remember her name) was amazing and she literally made one of the best flat whites I’ve ever had! Sorry we won’t be able to go again before we leave

We ate breakfast here several times and received a consistently friendly welcome. The coffee is really good and the menu offers a good selection of cooked breakfasts- no need for lunch- two perfect poached eggs on wilted spinach with a light hollandaise- oh so delicious.

Das Café lag in der Nähe unseres Hotels, aber weit genug von den Touristenströmen entfernt. Das macht es nicht so überlaufen, hier kommen auch Locals her. Es gibt leckeres Frühstück, Scones und guten Kaffee.

We came by for breakfast twice. Actually, we came a third time on Wednesday but they were closed?! Both times I had the eggs and bacon on a muffin with hollandaise. They were excellent. The coffee and mochas are great too. Nice little place for a bite to eat and coffee or tea. Would definitely come here again if every nearby.

Had breakfast here and the place was so nice! The staff was incredible sweet and helpful and the food was super delicious. The place was really cosy and they had great indoor and outdoor seating available. The atmosphere was great!

My wife and I went here yesterday. We thought it was a nice little cafe. Service was good and so was the food. My wife got a white hot chocolate which was quite unique because had white chocolate on a stick. It tasted pretty good. I got the homemade chai which was also quite different because it was milky and had a pot of honey on the side. I enjoyed it. For food my wife got poached eggs on breakfast muffins which she very tasty. Eggs were cooked were cooked spot on. However, my wife thought bacon was a little over cooked. I was greedy and got the banana bread with berries and mascarpone and I got the almond bostock special. I enjoyed both. Nice flavours and a bit different. The service was pretty good and the staff were friendly. We got a brownie and flapjack to take away. Brownie was nice and flapjack was ok. Overall everything was good but probably not warrant a 5 stars.

Husband and I came here for breakfast whilst on a weekend trip to Edinburgh and had a lovely breakfast. The staff are so friendly and welcomed our little dog too. Delicious, reasonably priced food and fab coffee. 10/10

I love this place. Great surroundings and ambience, food very tasty and excellent service. \vegetarian and gluten free options. Good that they leave jugs of water out to help yourself.

Tucked away from the main drag in Stockbridge this wee gem of a cafe is probably overlooked by many. 🍴 Upon arrival it's clear that their main focus is breakfasts & brunches. I went for coffee n cake. The loaf was baked onsite by one of the most cheerful, wholesome women ever! The coffee too was delicious. For such a tasty venture & being in Stockbridge I was very happy with the price, excellent value for money, well worth an extra tip!! More pics and review on insta @coffeescakesandcafes

What a gem of a place. Found it by chance by strolling by. We had a fantastic brunch, so tasty, all local produce, very reasonable prices. Friendly and welcoming staff and service. Highly recommended

Chai latté manque d'onctuosité, je les préfère avec un nuage mousseux. Mais hormis çela c'était délicieux et très bien présenté, ce que j'ai préféré c'était les leo's croque mon scone avec du cheddar vraiment excellent. L'acceuil est super chaleureux, je recommande cette adresse

Went in just before 10 past two (50 minutes before advertised closing time on the door) to be met by someone sweeping the floor and directing us to one of the two tables for two which “were the only ones available because we’re closing soon” There was only one other customer with multiple larger tables free. “it’s coffee and cakes only because we shut in half an hour” We left immediately and went to Archipelago on Dundas Street where we were warmly welcomed and well fed and watered (coffeed) Leo, it’s a tough market out there for cafés, time to get some staff training and customer focus before you join the ranks of the also rans and non finishers. If you close at three then that’s when the brushes and mops should come out rather than 3 being the time at which staff can put on their coats and go.

Turned up for breakfast on my birthday at 09:45am on Thursday 08/09/2022 and it was closed. It clearly says on their door and their website that that they are open from 09:00am on Thursdays. There was no sign on the door or anything on social media to suggest why they were closed. Very poor.

Delicious home made food -soups, sandwiches, frittata and cakes, and delicious coffee. A perfect lunch stop in a quiet bit of town.

I’ve been to Leo’s quite a few times, mostly for coffee and cake. The ‘croque-mon-scone’ is very wired but something you have to try once. You can only order breakfast till 1:30 and lunch till food 2pm so arrive early if you want a meal....

An innovative menu, flawlessly delivered with delicious results, lovely surroundings and nice staff. What a treasure. My kids came back from the Sainsbury’s Local opposite saying they’d just seen Gandalf buying milk too!

We visited this cafe on both mornings of our recent trip to Edinburgh and had one of the best breakfasts we've tasted. The bacon and egg roll in particular was excellent, as was the French toast. Staff were lovely and friendly, will definitely recommend to...

I found this accidentally, but kept coming back and it was great ever time. Lovely spot, friendly staff , good coffee and the toasted coconut bread is a winner.

Nice little cafe, coffee could be hotter. Have got takeaways a couple times that are tasty but luke warm, asked the last time for it to be a bit hotter but no dice.

We came across Leo’s when we searched for dog friendly cafes in Edinburgh and found this gem. The staff are friendly and welcoming, and I was very impressed with the menu. I ordered a salad and it was very tasty and well presented. I also...

I visited this cafe on Sunday 13 March and was profoundly shocked and upset at being aggressively approached by a member of staff. She listened in on my conversation with my table companions about my difficulty obtaining a seat when I initially came in. Her...

What a happy accident for two foodies to have stumbled upon this cafe! It's a 5-10 min walk off of Princess Street and worth the detour. Great coffee and DELICOUS breakfast. The eggs royale were our favourite. They get their salmon from a local smoke...

What a really lovely little cafe with excellent breakfast. Got seated right away the service was excellent and the veggie on toast was amazing. Thank you

We stopped at Leo's Beanery for a late lunch and found ourselves eating the most delicious soup we've had in a long time; accompanied with a tasty sandwich on really fresh bread. the coffee is really good too and the staff lovely.

We needed a pitstop (for toilet purposes!) and of course would never just use that without at least sitting down and buying something. We were having lunh 45 minutes later so just ordered 2 coffees, which were excellent. Service not overly fast but it was...

We ordered one veggie breakfast and one meat one, both came with poached eggs. Unfortunately, my boyfriends eggs were over done and not runny poached eggs (he still ate them) mine were inedible and incredibly watery. It took some time to get the attention of...

Had a lovely lunch here - tasty smoked salmon sandwich with some extra touches and the blueberry and chocolate cake was fab too! Friendly staff.

Always great coffee and delicious cake. Lovely comfortable ambience, with friendly, attentive staff. A definite for brunch or lunch in the New Town.

I would visit weekly for breakfast and take away coffee as the service was fantastic, great food and coffee. However, my last visit on a Sunday morning after a couple of months was just completely different. Not sure if under new management but the staff...

Been coming to Ed for years and always head to Leo’s for lunch. The Corona restrictions have made the cafe more spacious and less tables available but it’s worth the wait. Staff and food still really good...see you next time!

The best of Edinburgh chic. Great food, lovely ambiance and amazing staff. And really good for kids with books and games on hand. Very well done and thank you.

Recibí un café apenas tibio después de que lo ofrecieron a otra mesa y luego a mí junto con el de otra persona (¡durante una pandemia!!) Y luego me tomó media hora recibir un sándwich que estaba horrible: salchichas pálidas frías que no pude ' comer. Le mencioné al personal que no era bueno y simplemente se disculparon y siguieron caminando. Servicio antipático, frenético y terrible. La peor experiencia y comida que he tenido.

Estábamos helados y empezó a llover, así que mis amigos y yo caminamos casualmente para repararnos. Y ¡guau, tuvimos suerte! Acabo de pedir un café con leche, porque era media tarde y no tenía hambre. Tuve uno de los mejores Oatmilk Latte en Edimburgo, si no el mejor. El lugar era cálido y acogedor, muy buenas vibraciones, nos sentimos abrazados.

Die wirklich schöne und gemütliche Location im Souterrain ist definitiv einen Abstecher wert. Wir hatten sehr guten Kaffee und sehr leckere Scones in verschiedenen Varianten zum Frühstück. Wer danach noch nicht satt ist, der sollte sich auf jeden Fall noch etwas zum snacken mitnehmen, es gibt nämlich auch kleine Leckereien zum mitnehmen an der Theke.Auf jeden Fall eine große Empfehlung!

love this place, with really good coffee, amazing homebaking, lovely quiches, salads and soups. Staff are always on the ball and lovely. cant recommend it highly enough and i will be back again soon,

Good coffee place. I ordered a single shot coffee and was reassured that it had a single shot, but I received a double coffee anyway (and I could see that barista used a double filter).

Breakfast here was absolutely delicious. The eggs were perfectly poached and the pesto was lovely and fresh. Highly recommend Leo's. Excellent service too, really welcoming and warm

Went to Leo’s today, so good to see Josie back😊 Great atmosphere, great service. Leo’s has got its mojo back!!

great food and coffee. excellent location and outlook. good vegan and vegi options. bit pricey but worth it,

We really enjoyed it here, we came for breakfast in the morning, then a quick stop in the afternoon for cake and a brew. The breakfast was amazing, they have a great selection of teas and coffees. The cakes are also amazing!

Muy mal servicio. Había tomado mi orden y luego esperé más de media hora. Alguien vino y me preguntó si había ordenado y dije que sí pero que todavía estaba esperando. Todavía no hay alegría, sin embargo. Decepcionante. No volveremos

Really like the vibe. Not very big so you won’t be guaranteed a seat but the cakes are amazing and coffee is top notch. Staff friendly and caring. Cheesy scones were amazing. Bagel was a bit dry and firm.

We were up from Surrey in Edinburgh for the weekend ..what a lovely find! I had the most delicious banana bread and a great latte ..I’m very particular about my coffee and this was lovely~ the coffee shop

Living close by to Leo's my family and I are regular customers. The food and coffee is consistently good along with the lovely homely setting. However, on the few occasions I have visited recently I have been disappointed by the service. There is one particular server (Australian accent) who has been rude and blunt towards my family and myself on the recent occasions we have visited- it just doesn't give the impression of the place I have always had in the past. A smile or a more understanding tone towards customers goes a long way.

Ambiente caratteristico, piccolo ma accogliente. Colazione senza glutine con piatti tipici....top! La migliore che ho provato ad Edimburgo!

Whether it’s bacon and eggs or a huge tasty nutty granola with loads of fruit ,we went here every day for breakfast to set us up for the day during the Fringe if you re in New Town. Fast service , seats inside and out and lots of different coffee. We ll come again next year

Gave Leos a 2nd visit as our 1st visit was pleasant enough, but being dog friendly was good to know.

Se siete ad Edimburgo non potete perdervi questo posticino.

Bring from Melbourne, Australia, I thought we had the cafe culture thing down pat. But Leo’s Beanery was right on point. Excellent coffee, great food and great service. Well done!

This place is wonderful - the food, coffee & restaurant itself. A basement setting. Ordered flat white which was fantastic. Breakfast was vine-ripened tomatoes with spinach, rocket, toasted pine nuts on toasted bread with pesto. Excellent!

While you could stop in for just a flat white and a sumptuous fruit scone, the brunch / lunch dishes are excellent - eggs benny, avocado toast are just 2 of many fine choices. Very pleasant service. Below street grade, so access tricky for the mobility impaired.

Was in Edinburgh for 5 days, this was by far the best cafe/restaurant I visited on my trip. Service was very nice and everybody was smiling and welcoming even though the place was very busy.

We stayed in Edinburgh for 5 days very close by Leo's and went there almost daily for breakfast. The food is great, the coffee fantastic, the servers lovely and helpful. It's the kind of place that makes you feel like you live there even when you're just visiting. Lovely lovely place.

Greeted by a lovely, smiling young lady who welcomed us into the restaurant. The service was excellent and the surroundings very homely although 'back in time' which added to the ambience. The food was delicious and I highly recommend it.

This was our first visit to Leo's Beanery and isn't too far from home. Despite there being a large number of local cafés around, they all usually appear busy - one of the great things about Edinburgh.

A friend and I ate at Leo’s recently for lunch and we were not impressed by the sandwiches we ordered. The vegetable filling was tasty albeit not generous. What was truly disappointing was the bread, firstly the bread was meant to be sourdough, it certainly was not and the commercial sliced brown bread was dry and stale. With so many fabulous bakeries in the area it is a crime not to have good fresh bread for a sandwich especially at the prices that they charge. We won’t be eating lunch there again.

I have been to Leo’s several times and have always thoroughly enjoyed it. I am gluten free and have always been very impressed. I ordered eggs Benedict on gluten free bread and it came de-constructed this time which has never happened before. Completely separate components so dry cold toast on a plate, a pot of butter, some bacon, a jar of hollandaise sauce and two poached eggs on another plate. I’ve always enjoyed eating here before as they were reliable for gluten free but it’s disappointing to pay £13 for eggs Benedict and a coffee and you have to make it yourself.

This was the best surprise the after we landed in Edinburgh. Amazing coffee and incredible poached eggs on toast. Haven’t stopped thinking about this place since. A must if you’re looking for a go to breakfast place in Edinburgh.

Le cadre est très cosy et agréable. Nous avons pris des œufs au bacon et avocat et d’autres au saumon, c’était très bon. Mention particulière au gâteau café et noix.

Had lunch here today and was most impressed. Excellent menu with lovely sandwiches and cakes. Service was friendly and efficient and I’m delighted to find out that you can bring your dog in with you. Great coffee too!

Came here with a friend for lunch. What a find! Great atmosphere and decor, friendly staff, great coffee and really good food. The gritters and ham frittata was amazing, and they offer a small bowl of soup and half sandwich combination. Perfect. Can’t wait to go back on my next trip.

We went for a midweek brunch which was ‘okay’ but I could have cooked better myself. I had poached eggs on toast - which wasn’t warm at all and the eggs were over cooked (no runny yokes). Someone else also had eggs (but with creamy sauce and spinach) - again not warm and the eggs over cooked. Not the best brunch. The place was lovely though and the staff seemed nice. The cakes, although we didn’t try, looked amazing.

Thoroughly enjoyed my porridge at Leo’s beanery, it was outstanding. Substantial yet light couldn’t stop eating it! A really interesting breakfast option, rather than my usual bacon butter, would highly recommend 😊

Food was good, but not generous servings - put bluntly it was not really value for money. The warm welcome felt genuine.

Stopped in for a quick coffee and slice of carrot cake - coffee was good and cake delicious! Staff were friendly and cafe is quirky.

I would have spent hours here if I could because the staff and decor make it very inviting and cosy. They make their own chai blend that’s delicious, and the food was really nice. My lunch was quite small for what I paid but it tasted really good. There’s also free wifi.

We go to Leo's most weeks for coffee and a chat. Great coffee and cake. Friendly atmosphere. I've been for breakfast and for lunch and the food is delicious.

Leo's Beanery is a cute little tucked away cafe, serving incredible homemade bakes and coffee! The cafe has a family vibe which makes for a delightfully warm stay. You can find yourself sat next to other people but that just adds to the family atmosphere. Worth stopping by if you're in the neighbourhood.

Absolutely fan frickin tastic. Went for breakfast. Really good bacon, amazing toast and eggs, delicious mushrooms and lovely service. Cheers guys

Stopped by for coffee and cake. Busy but managed to get a table for two. Table service was a nice touch and coffee was fab. Had two cakes which were both obviously homemade and fresh. Rhubarb ginger and honey cake was delicious!

Stoped by for a coffee as fairly local. Coffee was good but coconut slice was terrible and I could easily make better myself. Not sure the owners have actually tried this but some quality control would be good for the price.

Ordered the Leo’s favourite eggs with salmon and hollandaise sauce. Can as pictured. Was quite difficult to eat this. Toast was cold.

Was very disappointed by the lack of beans despite calling themselves a beanery. This led me to think maybe they aren't a Baked beanery, which was a great disappointment to me as somewhat of a bean connoisseur. They do on the other hand do great coffee. Could do with some hash browns.

This was my first venture going north of Queen Street to look for coffee with friends. We opted for Leo's Beanery and could not have made a better decision. Our choices were very straightforward a Coffee Mocha, double Espresso with hot milk on the side, Cappuccino, and an Americano. We resisted , with some difficulty, the array of fruit scones and cakes. Looks like Leo's is an excellent place for breakfast too. Next time, perhaps.Highly recommended!

I was working remotely in Edinburgh and had to find somewhere to hang out while I was waiting to get into my meeting. I went to Leo’s Beanery for about 4 hours.

I'd heard really good things about this place, and to be fair , it was good, just not amazing. The menu stated sourdough toast and I'm pretty sure what I was given wasn't sourdough. It was still tasty but not ideal! Eggs and bacon were cooked well and service was decent , but overall I wasn't blown away.

I had a cake and coffee and it ended up being a bit over six pounds, but the cake was good and the atmosphere was nice! Just a bit pricy and packed when I got there at around 13:30.

Really nice coffee shop but until recently was lacking vegan cakes and vegan options . The vegan industry is now huge and I feel this cafe does not offer enough vegan options on the menu or tray bakes . I’ve tried to drink coffee and eat a vegan cake outside but they told me I couldn’t eat another cafes cake with there coffee . Being in mind I’m a regular customer and not someone being cheeky I was disappointed with this . More vegan cakes and it’s a 5 star coffee shop .

perfect place for me to sit down for a an hour, do some laptop work, order coffee, then order some food, then maybe one more coffee .... nice staff, nice place.

Called in for brunch and it was fabulous. Lovely staff, great coffee and delicious food. (I had the toasted banana bread with fruit compote and marscapone - and enjoyed every mouthful.) Worth seeking this place out for a visit.

Every time we travel to Edinburgh from Australia we pop by this delicious cafe several times. It became my favourite when living here with its delicious, healthy and tasty meals. The service is always great with friendly and smiley staff. The Victoria sponge and chocolate brownies are always good!

Have had a late breakfast here a few times and the experience often comes down to how busy they are. The atmosphere through the back is a little flat compared to tables at the front. There are signs telling you to order at the desk but when you go to order you’re told to sit down because it’s table service, which is a little annoying. The eggs are always pretty good and can’t fault the coffee.

Popped in for lunch mid week one day as was enticed by the sandwich offer displayed outside. The staff were very friendly and we each ordered a coffee and a sandwich. Coffee was good and the food was actually beautiful - healthy and fresh ingredients and most definitely filling. The only thing I would say is that it was pricey for what it was compared to other cafes in the area. We were enticed by the lunch offer outside but were stung as the sandwiches we ordered were not included in the lunch deal. (We weren't however made aware of this). Regardless, the setting and food was lovely :)

As we were leaving our accommodation after a few days in town we popped in for breakfast as we had previously had rake out coffees from this vibrant basement cafe

Just off Stockbridge it's a great place to nibble if towns too much. I come here a lot after a nightshift as their breakfast and brunch is fantastic! It's such a cute wee setting and I love the layout, chilled out vibe with great staff and always have been helpful

Really great coffee, fast, friendly service. Came two or three times whilst staying in Edinburgh for the Fringe festival. Would recommend.

I come here because it's dog friendly and the food is great! Daily specials are fab, especially the frittata. Top marks. The cake selection is small but what's there is delicious. Jasper is made very welcome.

I came in here today for the first time with a friend and I loved it. I had an oat milk latte (SO great that so many places are offering a variety of dairy free milks now) and their "award winning" gluten free brownie. Both were delicious. They also had a selection of gluten free cakes and lunch options. The cafe itself is really cute and in a lovely little spot with outside seating if the weather is nice! The staff were lovely too. Definitely recommend!

A charming cafe with friendly staff. The porridge is excellent, not sweetened, but sweetened with fruit compote or nuts and seeds. The salmon bagel is tasty. Their coffee is worth having more than one cup of!

I've been meaning to visit Leo's Beanery for over a year now and finally made it at the weekend. The food was excellent and the service was attentive.

Very echo-y very hard to hear each other talk. They ended up shutting the door on us, so we didn’t disturb the rest of the tables, could have checked led back on us more.

A basement cafe in Howe St. Very busy by 10:30 on a Sunday morning which is not surprising given the warranted good ratings on trip advisor. The croque-mon-scone and the corn fritter, bacon, avocado, spinach, tomato and lemon creme fraiche special we had for breakfast were both excellent. Very friendly service too.

We went for breakfast & we were delighted with the healthier options on the menu. The food was delicious & the portion sizes were perfect. The premises is small but that wouldn’t stop me going back as the breakfast was that good.

We went to Leo’s Beanery for lunch with a group of friends. The staff were very friendly and accommodating and the food was fresh, delicious and not expensive. If you are looking for a relaxed cafe for great food then definitely try here!

I visited recently. The coffee was amazing, the bartender was Greek so the second ones we go them cold and takeaway to continue with our sightseeing. We also had an orange cake and ... don't remember the rest. The staff was really nice too. If you are like me looking for quality espresso you should definitely visit it.