Mary’s bistrot in Edinburgh, City of

I tried their red velvet cake but found that it lacked the freshness I was expecting.

Excellent!!! Quality/price, impeccable 👌🏻

If you are looking for a nice American breakfast, everything was great.

It is lively café & perfect for a quick, satisfying stop. The atmosphere is welcoming, the staff are friendly & attentive. The smoothie was fresh and delicious. A solid choice if you’re looking for a casual bite while exploring Edinburgh.

Lovely, quaint cafe with attentive staff. We opted for the lentil soup which was exquisite followed by a panini 👌

Just off the tourist trap area, great coffee, great prices, great service & great food!

they’re so sweet. i messed up my food with sugar instead of salt and they brought me a new one no problem. my waiter was also very accommodating with allergies and so nice.

Excellent food friendly service

Was an inviting little bistro and thought why not. I was tempted for a cheeseburger and thought why not give it a try. The beef was a little different but it was good. I can say that the fries from Ireland and Scotland have been so much better than what I get back in the states, they just taste so great here. I was not blown away with the food but it was OK.

Ufff it was great..Higgins excellent..very exquisite..

Lovely place .Great breakfast baps .x

Beautiful place owned by Beautiful people. This has become or go to place for breakfast and a hot bowl of soup on a cold afternoon day. I recommend coming here. The place is small but the smiles are large.

Went here recently, the food was excellent. The service however was very poor. Was not asked once how the meal was, not during or after the food. The I assume, owner was too busy watering the plants in the yard outside to pay attention to the customers, felt very ignored and left a child to deal with and pay our bill to at the counter.

I went one morning to try the vegetarian version of Scottish breakfast, once I tried I went every single morning I stayed in Edinburgh 🤩

This is a nice cafe just off the Royal Mile. It is furnished with hard, wooden chairs and tables.  The tables are close together making getting in and out of seats a squeeze. If required tables can be rearranged to accommodate larger groups.  There is also a smaller beer garden to the rear.  A good choice of breakfast and lunch is offered - we only had coffee and cakes so can't comment other than to say they were well presented, had good quantities and looked appetising. 😀 The cakes (Red Velvet, Carrot and Marlenka Honey) were lovely and large too. 😋 Something of note is this is a licensed cafe with a few draught beers, ciders, wines and spirits available. Also, it is table service but you pay at the till.  Service was pleasant.

Nice service , friendly guys . Will be back again .

Visited about a month ago for brunch. The food was really good and the waiters really kind and attentive. The prices were really fair and reasonable. I would definitely go again (and again) !!

Mary's Cafe Bistro served us one of the finest moussaka's that we had tasted. This cosy cafe has exceptional service and we were well looked after. There is a homely feel to the cafe's set up. Prices are similar to other outlets, which is gratifying as it is located just off The Royal Mile. We left with smiles on our faces.

Solid cafe near the Royal Mile. Nice atmosphere and staff. The breakfast was freshly prepared and very tasty.

Ate here with the family and had a super delicious breakfast. Nice atmosphere and given my strict diet, I was able to eat something here! Thank you for the nice service

Great atmosphere, delicious food, friendly staff 😊

Amazing ,very happy to find here! Stuff were so friendly food was delicious! Definitely right spot to have your breakfast!

Delicious Mediterranean breakfast with halloumi and sucuk. The staff was so kind and friendly. Highly recommended !

Great wee cafe at bottom of Royal Mile. Full breakfast perfect start to the day 👍

Absolutely amazing egg’s royal! The first ever place where i got good hollandeese sauce! As good as mine haha

Lovely food live coffee cute interior. Barista knows we're in a hurry so she helps us order food first while we decide on drinks. So glad we had our 1st meal in Edinburgh there.

An exceptional breakfast, very good product and very friendly people. Very nice place. It's not cheap but it's worth it, it's good and you don't leave hungry. We will be back for sure.

Amazing little cafe! We were staying across the road at the Travelodge and visited twice. Such lovely people! We had pancakes and breakfast rolls which were delicious! Please try the pistachio pastry, it is out of this world! I had to ask for more! Yummy!!!

Nice (large) cappuccino’s and pancakes

This was one of the best meals we had in Edinburgh. Lovely little cafe, food came quickly and was hot and well seasoned.

Would recommend for breakfast, the full Scottish breakfast was so good we went back the next day.

Beautiful breakfast! We got the Mediterranean. The coffee was great too. They kindly let us work from here on out laptops too - they had plugs and free wifi.

What a wonderful place for a scottish breakfast ! You must give it a try !

The food is very good and the people who serve it are very friendly. Totally recommended!

Delicious food and coffee Cozy small place Friendly staff

Very good French toast and amazing customer service

The food was amazing. I got pitta bread and hummus. It came with tomatoes, olive and cucumber. I also got the Mediterranean breakfast. Everything was so tasty!

Hearty and colorful brunch. Great service

This place is a must go in Edinburgh We went there last night and were greeted by lovely staff all very polite and lovely, Would definitely recommend this place if you’re looking for decent food and price

Cute restaurant in Edinburgh. Very friendly service and lovely atmosphere. I had the full Scottish Breakfast and it was outstanding.

The waitress is really nice and the prices are honest

Delicious breakfast with choice!

Delicious food, very nice service! Prices are higher than in other places, but it's worth it :)

You can stop by for breakfast, everything is delicious 👍🏼

Very cute place, drinks and cakes were good! The outside is very nice when the weather is nice.

Quiet restaurant, good price, cozy and they treated us very well.

Great food, nice service, nice interior. And there aren't many people here.

Nice little cafe with a cute courtyard

Stopped here for breakfast before going exploring the city, and it didn't disappoint.

We had a good experience here, the food was really good and the people are nice. We ordered the vegetetarian breakfast and the french toast, it was really delicious! You can also sit outside in the garden.

The restaurant is nice and cozy. I was there yesterday and today because it was really sweet and clean. I took pancakes and coffee and ordered pizza. After everything, it was really nice and clean.

Rich and varied breakfast. Friendly staff and quiet terrace. Advisable.

We were in a rush and asked if they did any quick food and they instantly helped and were rapid with the food. Prime example of staff going out their way to help customers. Beautiful outdoor beer garden also. Thank you!

A great find. Cool interior and lovely garden to the rear. Great service by friendly staff. Food was good. Nothing negative to report.

Stopped in for a quick bite on my lunch break! Being new to Edinburgh I don’t know much places, so I came in for a table for 1. Quick and friendly service, a yummy salmon and avocado salad and good vibes! Will be back!

The waitress is very attentive, the place is nice with an interior patio but the food is not quality: dry salmon, frozen potatoes, sliced ​​bread, third-rate ketchup, flavorless soup

Great place for early risers. Try the nice oat bowl that comes with yogurt, bananas, strawberries, nuts and honey.

Be warned, this restaurant is operated by a foreigner who has not been trained in Scottish or English cuisine. We saw “Fish and chips” on the menu and a garden to eat it, so we decided to try it. The garden was nice, but the fish and chips were horrible! The server confirmed it was frozen breaded fish that was thawed and fried. Scottish or English “Fish and Chips” is NEVER frozen and coated in breadcrumbs. It is supposed to be batter dipped fresh fish! The other dish was an entre salad with smoked salmon. You can see the size was extremely small-not enough for a meal. Don’t waste your money here until the chef is better trained and the operator is willing to give people the expected food they paid for

Amazing food, we ordered the full Mediterrenian Breakfast, All the food was very fresh. The Waiters were very kind person

Typical breakfast in a small and welcoming garden... INTERESTING..

I visited Mary's Cafe Bistro on 5/9/24. I had 2 others with me and we placed our order which was eggs benedict, Mary's special and smoked salad and teax2 1 iced latte. We waited a long time and during that they brought our tea out. As it was so long my tea had gone cold and I asked for it to be refreshed as it wasn't my fault it had gone cold as they served it even before we got our food, and we didn't state that. I was then given fresh tea and to my surprise when I looked at the receipt today I was shocked that they had charged me for the refreshed tea. Any good establishment would not charge you for a replacement of cold tea which was through no fault of your own. I do not think this was very good customer service.

Nice to have a snack and drink a coffee, some of the waiters speak French

We were there often and enjoyed it very much. Everything was fine.

Great food, not very busy, plenty of staff, food was fast to arrive and all was delicious. You have to try the Marlenka!

Great service, very friendly. Sat in the garden with smoothies and then lunch. Great time to spend with friends. They offer free Wifi.

Great atmospheric place, tasty food

Very nice bistro, very organized and really quality dishes. Highly recommended!

Literally LOVED it! Staff was super nice to us, plus the food is amazing. Not only it was seriously good but it has also a lot of vegan and vegetarian dishes so that everybody can eat. Prices are honest for the big portions and food quality. We've eaten three different breakfasts (mediterranean, full scottish and vegetarian, that's also in the picture) and taken two slices of cake (red velvet and marlenka, both so good!). Highly recommended 🩵

Their flat white and scones are delicious

The main courses were really good, but the chocolate cake was stale and made using ready mix. Cute little place with a decent selection of warm drinks and a bar.

Ordered the Scottish style vegetarian breakfast with veggie haggis and it was delicious. The garden patio is very relaxed and attractive! Highly recommend

The place is charming and the service was great! It also has a very charming interior patio. I recommend the carrot cake, quite a spectacle!

The courtyard in the back is very charming. The food was surprisingly good considering my wife and I were hungry and just randomly picked this one since it had a decent rating.

Nipped in for a breakfast roll. Usually when you ask for an extra filling you get one. We got double. Added bonus the roll was hot on arrival. Big pit of tea and apple juice served in a large jar. Spot on friendly service. Highly recommend

Amazing food, we ordered the full Scottish Breakfast, and the pancakes which were fluffy and sweet, and the breakfast delicious. The service is super nice and the terrace is quiet and beautiful. It's an incredible place located close enough to the royal mile but far from the crowd. I cannot recommend this enough.

Fantastic wee cafe for brunch. Wasn't busy when we came in and the prices are reasonable for Edinburgh. Give it a go - the haggis is great!

Great space. Great servers. Amazing food.

Came for a weekday brunch and it was not busy at all! They have all day breakfast and many alcoholic beverages available. Got a poached egg dish with a latte. They tasted good and service was pretty quick too. Free wifi too was quick and easy to connect to.

Such a cute place!!! Food was amazing!

Amazing place to stop by and refuel after a busy day in the city. Great service as well

The food is amazing and the Baklava is out of this world! I recommend for everyone! There’s also a huge variety of food

Much appreciated home cooking. And above all, finally a restaurant that offers Scottish lamb. We see sheep in the fields and few restaurants have them on the menu (other than kebabs). Very good lamb chops, like moussaka. Candy pink interior. It feels more like you're entering a tea room than a restaurant.

A regular breakfast spot for us when in Edinburgh. Oat Bowl, omelettes are favorites. To be honest, every breakfast has been delicious.

Great wee cafe/bistro. We stopped for breakfast. Food was amazing. Staff were lovely and super friendly. Cute outside area too to eat and drink

a lovely independant cafe, just off the Royal Mile. Greek selection mezze was excellent, and service quick and friendly. Secluded , calm courtyard garden was a lifesaver. Thanks guys!

Lovely cafe-restaurant. Good portions, nicely presented. Chicken skewers were fab, as was the Greek Selection. Tea in a proper teapot too! The garden was clean and quirky.

Just been in and was overcharged, didn't notice at time as myself and a friend rushing for train. Check your bill everyone 👍

This spot is unassuming but did a great job! The food was excellent, portions were large and the service was very efficient. The menu was also quite extensive so there is plenty to choose from.

We’ve literally just left and I’ve had to come on and leave a review. We tried to go to Em’s Kitchen a few doors away and the chap there was a bit rude so we left and came here. I’m SO glad we did because the food was out of this world. The hot chocolate was delicious as well. Friendly staff. Thank you so much 😊

Snelle service. Vriendelijk personeel. Veel keuze in eten. Goede prijs kwaliteit verhouding. Gezellige sfeer. Leuk interieur. Eten was goed op smaak en fijn dat er genoeg keuze is voor veganisten, vegetariërs en vleeseters.

Popped in for some takeaway breakfast and the following day takeaway lunch while working away. Very friendly staff and good food

Friendly service from cheerful staff. Excellent breakfast enjoyed by all the family. Best cup of tea I had during my trip.

For us an insider tip for a very good breakfast (whether hearty or light) near the Royal Mile with a top price/performance ratio and very friendly staff.

I had a breakfast with Hallumi cheese. It was so delicious. The place is so comfortable and the people are friendly. I had red thé review here and I was not sure about it, but I’m so happy that I tried it. It was great. It open during the Boxing Day :)

Fantastic place for breakfast, food was superb and the staff were really friendly. Highly recommend this place

Not my cup of tea or plate of burger

Quality food. Good service and pleasant staff.

Wir haben hier gefrühstückt und ich muss sagen, es war alles sehr lecker und der Service gut, die Atmosphäre war schön und es war gemütlich, gute Öffnungszeiten, das Essen war zusätzlich ansprechend hergerichtet

Great Scottish breakfast and fantastic morning breakfast rolls. I had bacon and mushroom - lots of perfectly cooked bacon in a fresh roll. Sausage and egg roll also looked tasty. Service was great - felt welcomed and well looked after. Lovely atmosphere, just off Royal Mile. Good choice of breakfast options.

Very warm and friendly service. The carrot cake was probably the best I have ever had and I’ve had my fair share. The smoothies were wonderful as well. We will be back when we visit again.