Red Kite Cafe in Edinburgh, City of

We happened upon this place for breakfast and went back the next day again it was that good! Hands down the best cappuccino and the quality of food was far above expectations in a cafe! Absolutely incredible! The staff were friendly and kind, highly recommend!

Stopped in for lunch a few times and have yet to be disappointed. Owners are really friendly and all good is fresh. Coffee was very good as well and the cakes we had were brilliant. Great addition to the area and well worth a visit.

Came early on a Sunday morning for breakfast. Small menu and a big selection of baked goods. Great coffee and cooked breakfasts and the sweet scone was delightful. Fully recommend especially the full breakfast- sausages are amazing!

Visited for a late lunch on a Saturday afternoon. Our first visit to the Red Kite, but won’t be our last. I chose the veggie breakfast, which was great, especially the veggie haggis. My daughter had the shakshuka, which she declared delicious (the garlicky dip on the side was a-maz-ing!) . The brioche rolls accompanying both dishes were an unexpected pleasure. Eclectic decor, friendly staff and interesting clientele all added to our visit.

We were in Edinburgh for a family wedding. We found this cafe on the first day of our stay and seven of us ate breakfast and had coffee and cake there every day of a three day stay. The food was absolutely fantastic, so much better than a cafe - more like an expensive restaurant. We virtually moved in! I wish this cafe was local to where I live, I'd eat there every day. Food great, vibe really good and relaxed, staff were super nice and very efficient. Cakes were incredible too and the best coffee I've had in ages. You are very lucky Edinburgh to have the Red Kite cafe on your doorstep! Recommend highly!

Found this cozy café very spontaneously after a hike from "Arthur's Seat"....needed a coffee & a treat to get some energy back:') Both were very delicious...I can highly recommend it and the place has a very calming & inspiring atmosphere...a place where you forget time... and that's always a good sign! :)

I ordered the same breakfast every morning for a few days ( because it was amazing ) and each day it was a different amount. I understand, I had a meal with a substitution so price may not be set, but on the last price jumped up 40% higher. I stated what I had been paying and received a curt answer, this woman who was the manager or owner was not willing to listen. So I payed for a portion of food I did not recieve. Others have received this same treatment at Red Kite. The food in incredible, so it the wait staff, the scones are additive. I only order take away now, no substitutions and when the price changes I show them receipts from the same order days before, which I resent having to do.

Visited the cafe with my two daughters, one will be staying on to study abroad at UOE. My first time in Scotland & did not not know what to expect food wise. The Red Kite did not disappoint. There was a small wait as the place was busy. We were there on a Sunday mid morning & had an excellent brunch. We chose the first 3 items on the menu. My daughter had vegan selection, with veggie Haggis. Other daughter had overnight oats. Lovely with broiled apricots. I had a hearty dish of eggs, sausage, bacon & baked beans & toast. Great coffee as well: lattes all around. A wonderful start to our busy day of sightseeing, as we were headed to Holyrood. I highly recommend the place. Service with a smile & clean facilities.

Always have great time in this caffe! Guys working here are amazing, food is fresh and there’s always a wide choice.. I’m coming regularly even it’s far from where I live, it’s worth the journey. ❤️

Went here for breakfast each morning during our recent trip to Edinburgh - Fantastic independent café on Cadzow Place. The staff are really friendly, and it has a really warm atmosphere, with locals, students and tourists all obviously enjoying its great menu, teas, coffees and cakes. The breakfast brioche buns are excellent as are the savoury scones, and the menu is full of interesting and tasty breakfast/brunch ideas Back in London now and missing my Flat White and Bacon & Egg Brioche bun, will have to revisit soon.

We were impressed with the menu for breakfast and we had problems choosing as there were so many on the list that sounded good. The homemade granola and the porridge were both first class, and we will be back.

Stopped here for breakfast on our last morning in Edinburgh. Nice airy and light space to eat in with local artists displaying on the walls. Food looked and tasted delicious as did the tea and coffee. We appreciated the attention to detail all round. My roasted pear on whipped feta was very tasty and would highly recommend for a treat. The loose leaf tea was the best we tasted in Edinburgh. We took away savoury and sweet scones and a sausage roll for our journey, all of which were full of flavour too. Wish this place was on our doorstep, lucky locals!

Nice little independent cafe near hokyrood Park. Staff very attentive and friendly. Nice atmosphere. Fab food and good coffee. Very chilled.

Caffè e tè di buona qualità, posticino tranquillo, ma prezzi leggermente troppo alti per i salati da mangiare in loco, invece dolci buoni con prezzi nella media.

The best thing about this place is the space. The room is large, with a variety of seating, from stools at the window to communal tables to separate ones. Interesting mixed crowd. You can see it is a popular local spot. The coffee is just OK, but certainly not great as some write. The food is also just OK. The polenta cake breakfast dish is light-handed, with lots of vegetables (red cabbage, tomato, pico de gallo...). It just seems a little expensive to me for the very basic thing it is - for nine pounds you can find far more interesting (and also more filling) dishes in town. Service was friendly and efficient, by dynamic young guys.

Fronted by husband and wife duo Red Kite is a favourite of mine. I go for their coffee which is consistently great and on occasion a light bite or breakfast brioche roll - these are a real treat. They always have a good selection of...

A really good experience and such fun. In Edinburgh good coffee is easy to find but this place was particularly good. The scones are amazing and the Victoria Sponge Cake magnificent - if rather big so the calorie hit was rather dramatic. Red Kite is...

My favourite brunch place in Edinburgh. Hearty shakshuka, great cakes selection and amazing coffee. Spacious interior with nice rustic design, lovely staff and atmospheric background music.

The Red Kite Cafe is one of my favourite coffee shops. The staff are great and friendly and I absolutely love their coffees whether it's a cappuccino or a mocha which are absolutely delicious. Only fault I will say about the Red Kite is that...

The Red Kite is my favourite cafe to go to when I visit Edinburgh. It's so light and airy and spacious and they do the best coffee. There's always a delicious cake to tempt me (their blondies are a firm fave) and I recently had...

Visted this cafe for lunch on my 60th birthday. We ordered a tea, Fritata and a bouillabaisse. My tea arrived as did the Fritata. No sign of my dish. After about 20 minutes my wife asked a waitress if it was delayed. She said it...

A breakfast for two (one adult and one child) cost us 26 pounds and left us hungry and miserable; Food is mostly dry and overpriced. A slice of veggie frittata was 7,50 pounds, we left the salty scone (3 pounds) almost untouched, as it was...

Really tasty homemade food—the sausage rolls are out of this world; everything meat and vegan options. Also a really lovey owner and beautiful cafe. Great location in the centre away from all the crowds—will be coming back for sure. Addicted to those sausage rolls now!

I'm a regular at the Red Kite for many reasons: the staff is friendly, the menu is varied, the coffee is excellent, and it has a great community vibe. The best café this side of Edinburgh!

It was so crowded by the entrance - no room at all for social distancing with food out in the open, the service was terrible, the menu was illigible to be honest we left after 10 mins waiting in the doorway without getting anything -...

This is absolutely one of the best cafes in Edinburgh - it's a gorgeous airy, spacious, light cafe, with delicious food and super friendly staff. As a local, I have been going regularly for the last year (and before) and they have managed the Covid...

Delicious coffee and food to take away. The cheese toastie hit the spot on a recent walk to Arthur’s Seat.

Definitely worth a visit, great food, coffee AND tea! Lots of freshly made cakes, scones and yummy treats! We live locally and we love treating ourselves to a coffee and cake at the Red Kite! Staff are always friendly, courteous and helpful. They have great...

Brilliant family friendly cafe. The food is nice and staff are very friendly and attentive. We visit regularly for sit in and takeaway.

Nice cafe, great coffee and good breakfast. Only sad thing was that we came too late for one of the very good scones!

A smile and hello costs nothing. Do yourself a favour and give this place a miss. I suggest you try one of the nearby far superior coffee shops. They will actually appreciate your custom.

I visited Red Kite Cafe on both Thursday and Friday this past week (they are open thurs to monday at the moment). I have had take away coffee both days which was nicely made with a really rich flavour. Ony second visit i had a slice of carrot cake, i have to say its easily the best i have tasted! Highly recommended

Been here twice for breakfast with friends and was always happy with the result. They use healthy alternatives for toast bread and is very tasty. The sausages in particular are the best! Highly recommended :)

I am new to this area and live locally to Red Kite Cafe. I absolutely adore their homemade cakes -- the blondie and the lovely lemon/blueberry/coconut sponge being my favourites. I am hoping to have the sponge cake baked for my birthday this year :) I just visited for a late lunch and asked for Smoked Salmon instead of Feta on my avocado toast. The portion was great and the side salad was delicious! I love what they dressed that with. It is a little on the expensive side but it is worth it as the quality of ingredients is great and most are locally sourced. My only complaint is that the cafe can be a little cold inside at times.

Great little cafe outside of the city centre. Small menu, but grear alternative breakfasts to the usual cafes in Edinburgh.

We did not enjoy the soup, I could just managed,4/5 spoonful.I love soup and I am a good cook myself. It was the worst soup I can remember having . Bread was very good, unfortunately one of the halved of the slice was burnt. My partner ordered pie, but he was served a small slice, pastry, he had a small soup with it, he didn't enjoy . We paid £14.50, we won't be back!

I can to red kite on a visit from Glasgow and was really impressed, by the attention to detail and quality of the food, friendly staff and beautiful space.

I always get an oatmilk cappuccino here and it's really good. Last time I went for lunch I had a mushroom, feta and tarragon frittata which was absolutely delicious. To the point that I keep trying to recreate it at home lol. Lovely staff here too.

Their English breakfast was delicious. Their cappuccino is served in a nice big cup and tasted just right! The service was very attentive and friendly. We would highly recommend this cafe.

Pasé todos los días por el café Red Kite y hoy por fin tuve la oportunidad de entrar, ¡siempre parece atractivo desde el exterior y no me decepcionó!Una cálida bienvenida a la llegada y el café tiene un toque artesanal moderno que es certero y hogareño. La pantalla de cristal en la entrada muestra los pasteles tentadores, etc. Me llevaron a una mesa alta de estilo banco que podía acomodar 5. Me gusta el aspecto social de las mesas largas más grandes que permite tanto cenas sociales para grupos grandes como mesas pequeñas.para 2 .La sopa de verduras asadas con picatostes estaba caliente y llena de sabor y servida con pan fabuloso. Pedí un chocolate caliente en mi taza de bambú, lo cual no fue un problema y noté que era una buena medida y muy caliente.Carmen tomó mi pedido y me sirvió en todo momento. Ella fue amable y atenta, especialmente en el procesamiento de pagos que sustenta la alta entrega de atención al cliente de la empresa.Me gusta apoyar a empresas independientes como esta y me salí de mi camino hoy por la variedad de cadenas de cafeterías multinacionales cerca de la compra. Recomendado, y volveré seguro.Gracias Carmen y el equipo.

Stopped for lunch, while it was tasty it was overpriced for a very small portion. Service average and too many laptops users.

I really don't recognise this lovely place from the previous negative review. The staff are really friendly, and the food is excellent and always fresh and tasty. The scones in particular are absolutely delicious. I often come here with my laptop to work for a while and they are always happy to make me a nice coffee to my specifications, which is very good of them! Always look forward to visiting, and I recommend it to anyone who wants a good local cafe experience in Abbeyhill.

My friend and I who are both on a gluten free diet came here for lunch. We got lovely homemade soup and sandwiches. The sandwiches were filled so generously I couldn't even finish mine but they were delicious! A very nice cafe which is worth a visit.

Ordered two Leek & Potato soups and two dishes of sourdogh bread with advocado. No potatoes at all in the soup and leeks hard to find. First mouthfuls of the soup made us both almost sick to our stomachs as it tasted terrible and could not be eaten. Could not cut the bread and so went to speak to the guy at the till. When asked if we enjoyed the meals informed him they were rotten and uneatable. His response was "really!" Informed him of our complaint details to which he simply responded "that will be £19:50! No apology, no indication from him of any regret about our very bad experience of the food served to us.

I go there for morning coffee every Tuesday along with other middle-aged lady members of a Pilates class. The Red Kite staff are lovely - and we're hugely impressed that they always seem to remember who drinks which kind of coffee. The (enormous) delicious scones offer a range of flavours which changes every week- many of them involving fruit or vegetables or nuts, so that you can easily convince yourself they are positively essential to a healthy diet!! The cafe is sometimes very noisy - large groups of tourists or families with babies. A nice little touch are the wild flowers in jam jars on the tables.

La comida estaba buena. La relación calidad/precio aceptable. El café lamentable (como en el 99% de Escocia).

Pleasant cafe with friendly staff on a busy Sunday morning. We beat the queue and the menu was broad and interesting

Unfortunately, in the Red Kite Cafe’s quest to be the ultimate trendy brunch spot in the Abbeyhill area, they have sacrificed two things - value for money, and convenience for diners.

A fabulous cafe, with an inclusive, relaxed vibe, very popular with both locals and visitors. Friendly staff, great coffee, delicious scones and excellent brunch options. It certainly ticks all my boxes!

We were lucky to get a table today as the cafe was very busy! Ordered vegetarian breakfast- this was delicious! Staff were very friendly and helpful Highly recommend Delicious mint tea too!

Come here quite often for brunch. Amazing aesthetic and atmosphere, great food and great coffees. Highly recommend a visit.

We happened to notice this cafe as we were heading for another place just up the street. We were very happy with the decision to stop at the Red Kite. My son and I had the scrambled eggs with bacon, and my wife chose the eggs with smoked salmon. All were excellent, as well as the coffee! In addition, the staff were all pleasant and helpful.

Came with family for breakfast/brunch. Food was great, loads of options including gluten free and staff were really friendly and helpful

Loved Red Kite Cafe! Plenty of space and good menu. Really enjoyed the specials. And can make a decent flat white!

I went for a coffee and breakfast and I was surprised because it was much better than others in the center !!! Nice coffee and eight different ways to eat your eggs! The waiters very polite and friendly! All the plates costs 6-9 pounds!

Me and the wife popped in here for a coffee today and whilst she was queuing at the counter one of the staff came over and asked if i was okay and i said yes my wife is just queuing at the counter. A minute later the same member of staff came over and said are you going to order sir to which i replied my wife is just ordering your colleague is just serving her now. Then a second later the lady who was serving my partner came over and asked me to move as a couple who came in after me and my wife and who hadnt been served yet wanted to sit where i was sitting waiting for my wife. If my wife hadnt already paid i would have walked out. absolutely ruined my coffee definitely wont be coming back here. Staff seemed very friendly and preferential to people they knew. Definitely a LOCAL cafe for LOCAL people.

Myself and my girlfriend visited here on the 30th of April for coffee we where ignored when we entered the establishment and so we sat down still not served so my girlfriend went to the counter and ordered at this point another couple come in who appeared to get preferential treatment I take it they where friends anyway we left in disgust I would just like to let the owner know how his or her staff is behaving.

Loved this cafe. Quiche was just delicious as was the sour dough toastie. Staff were friendly and helpful. Will be back!

We just happened upon this place with no prior planning and stopped for brunch. Such a lucky find! 5 fry ups later we are all very happy!

We went for breakfast before visiting Holyrood House. The breakfast was ok, the hot chocolate was wonderful. Family-friendly space, with lots of local mums in there with strollers. The tables were charming, with fresh flowers in a glass.

Traveling as two couples with babies, the staff were very accommodating and seated us quickly even while it was busy. High chairs were delivered promptly for the little ones. The coffee was fantastic (I had cappuccino), but what blew us away was the main course. I had a ham and cheese sandwich with a fried egg, on focaccia. 10/10. A must stop for breakfast or brunch.

Lovely decorated cafe with friendly staff and good service. Delicious food for lunch or breakfast and cakes. Nice atmosphere although can be busy on weekends for breakfast and lunch time.

Cozy atmosphere, friendly staff. I highly recommend their chana and it comes with beautifully homemade bread. Could eat over and over again.

Popped into this wee gem after shopping at the meadowbank outlet for food. The staff were excellent at interacting with all the customers. The food was amazing and fresh well presented. Coffee was good too. Would I recommend to everyone yes I would. It's clean, small and you can see the food being cooked. Pop in if you get the chance.

I had fantastic soup and toasties here on a number of occasions and was really impressed with the food quality and how friendly the staff were. It's always nice to relax in a beautiful space like this

We went here on a Sunday morning and there was 9 of us but they managed to move things around and make sure that we got a table for us all. Not every place would be as accommodating. Granola was average, but the fried breakfasts and egg dishes were all amazing. Nice setting and has a good buzz about the place.

Been to this cafe a few times now - the coffee is great and the scones are truly the best I have ever had...not just are the excellent but they are very inventive. I had veggie haggis scone which may sound odd but it was amazing. The service is attentive. Everything on the menu is great quality ...and mostly organic. If you care what you eat then you will do well to eat here. You get what you pay for. Can’t recommend enough.

We popped into the red kite cafe on a whim after a long walk! We were quickly served by a lovely lady and ordered tea and a flat white! The flat white very good and the tea was lovely! We both ordered the full breakfast and it was amazing! Came quickly and was hot! The sausages were good quality, bacon the perfect amount of crispness! Would highly recommend! It was busy on the Sunday so I would call ahead for big groups!!

This was right down the street from our Airbnb. We stopped in for brunch on a Saturday morning and it was delicious! The coffee was fantastic, our egg dishes were excellent, and the service was great. Stop in if you can!

We popped in for a late brunch this weekend with some friends and were greeted by the lovely staff and a warm atmosphere. Unfortunately for us the food didn't quite live up to expectation - we ordered the Shakshuka and the bean and lentils (£8 each) and they really could have done with more seasoning and flavour. They were both slightly lacklustre dishes for the price and my partner felt that the Shakshuka was fairly bland. Having said that, the coffee was wonderful and the staff were cheery and helpful. We would return for coffee if in the area.

The beetroot falafel lunch was amazing. The coffee is the best. A lovely atmosphere and friendly staff.

I have been to The Red Kite quite a few times and have always really enjoyed it! The food is always super, the atmosphere is lovely and the staff are usually really on the ball. Today however, after raving about how good this place was, I and a friend went for a late lunch and sadly didn't have the best experience. She ordered baked eggs and I ordered a cheesey scone. My scone arrived fairly quickly, and so we waited for the baked eggs. We waited. And waited. And waited. And waited some more. Then after at least half an hour, and after seeing other tables that arrived after us get their food, we said to one of the waitresses we were missing the baked eggs, and she went to go check on them. Then after another 10 minutes or so they arrived, by which point my scone was cold and we felt pretty disappointed by the whole thing! It's such a shame because the food is so lovely, and my friend's order had obviously been forgotten. When I said to someone at the counter that we had had to wait over half an hour for them, the staff brushed me off and said the cafe had been really busy that day. All I wanted was for someone to apologise, but I ended up feeling embarrassed because the experience hadn't lived up to my recommendation, and no-one took our issue seriously.

My wife and I spent 4 nights in Edinburgh and started 3 days at the Red Kite. Friendly staff serving good strong coffee and good meals and baked goods. Located right at bus stops, this is a great place to begin your day.

When I am in Edinburgh I always look forward to visiting this great cafe. This time I had a flat white and the full Scottish breakfast. The coffee was delicious and really tasted of coffee. The breakfast consisted of lovely toast, homemade baked beans, great sausages, nice thick bacon and perfect egg. The service was very quick and the staff very friendly. Can't wait for my next visit.

Lovely cafe , friendly staff , good breakfast and lots of choice

All the food here is delicious and home made. We kept returning during our stay in Edinburgh as we liked it so much; we even bought stuff to takeaway for lunch. Would highly recommend this place, lovely atmosphere, great food and drinks and friendly/helful staff.

En un solo viaje fui dos veces. Excelente comida. Los scones varían de día a día y son deliciosos. En día de semana recomiendo el scrambled egg con salmón ahumado !

El café es excelente y cualquier plato de desayuno está muy rico y cuidado al detalle. El mejor porridge que he probado en la ciudad! Son muy amables y el local es muy agradable. Totalmente recomendable

My family and I stopped here for breakfast whilst we were on holiday and staying at an Air B&B; close by. Great scones and coffee, friendly staff and the breakfast was tasty. Nice spot completely off the Mile and away from other touristy offerings in Edinburgh.

nice food, really nice coffee, and good wifi, the owner is a lovely lady, chatty and friendly. I live nearby and it's nice now and then to pop for for a nibble and coffee

Atendimento, preços, qualidade e variedades. Tudo em perfeita harmonia com o espaço aconchegante. Servem refeições o dia todo, porém, de acordo com o horário. Espaço bem familiar.

La cordialità del personale e la genuinità di tutti i piatti preparati al momento fanno quasi sentirsi a casa! Locale molto accogliente ideale per una abbondate colazione per cominciare bene la giornata.

Staying in the city for a few days we needed somewhere for breakfast and seeing good reviews decided to try the Red Kite Café on a test run during our first afternoon. We were a party of 5 and had drinks and cakes. They were all delicious and the staff were very helpful. Excellent service throughout. However after receiving the bill and looking at the breakfast menu we decided that this was a bit rich for our party.

Thought I’d found a decent cafe to drink coffee and work.

Liked the look of this big airy cafe and stopped for breakfast Given nice welcome and shown to table. The works breakfast roll and honey and nut porridge is great

I popped in to the Red Kite today for a quick lunch as I was working around the corner.

This place is worth a visit. Excellent breakfast and even better coffee. The soda bread is great too.

On our most recent trip to the city for a wedding we stayed nearby in an airB&B;, great local cafe with great home baked products. Breakfast offer very good and wouldn't look out of place in Brighton or Shoreditch. As we were both hungover we went full Scottish which didn't disappoint and neither did the coffee. Spot on.

Me and my son accidentally came across this little cosy cafe , loved the place and OMG the homemade Hazelnut cake was just amazing and coffee tasted like a proper coffee and was served beautifully.

Everything I had was top notch quality. The food is home made, with excellent ingredients. The place is spacious and inviting.

I popped in here for breakfast as I was staying just round the corner. It was exactly what I wanted; a lovey cafe to sit in and casually read the paper and have a leisurely breakfast. I slowly ate my fry-up and sipped on a lovely latte in the window seat, watching the world go by. It’s not cheap but the service was friendly and they didn’t complain about me staying for a couple of hours. The food was decent, if not exceptional. I would return.

I don’t often write reviews but felt I had to comment on my visit to this cafe. I popped in for a coffee and also chose an oat and raisin scone. When the scone arrived I was delighted to find that it had been warmed through and served with butter and home made jam. It was absolutely delicious and well worth the price. I eat a lot of scones and this was the best one I have ever had. Will definitely find an excuse to be back!

A gorgeous light airy space with lovely decor & friendly staff. They always have an amazing selection of food and their coffee is excellent. This is my favourite cafe to visit when i'm in Edinburgh.

This is my local coffee shop and it is fantastic. The owners and staff are fantastic and friendly and the food is fresh and interesting. Great tea and coffee. Wifi is brilliant and the atmosphere is fantastic for all forms of cafe hedonism.

Just ate a delicious brunch at the Red Kite this morning. There is a great selection, especially if you like really good food that's interesting and uses quality ingredients - also lots of vegetarian options, which are very welcome!

Lovely staff, great taste in food and beautiful coffee. I was brought a glass of water when I sat down. Drank that straight as I was super tasty after a walk. The next thing my coffee is coming with another glass of water. The waitress says “this is just in case you would like more water”. And that’s what I call exceptional customer service - it’s the little things that make a difference. Thank you :)

great atmosphere, great staff, and absolutely lovely food. Highly recommend to anyone in the area. definitely will be returning

I love everything about it: great coffee, freshly homemade food and cakes, lovely atmosphere and super friendly staff. I come here quite often and never have been disappointed.

This is a place with a lovely vibe and set up and great coffee but personally I found the food average and when I asked for my eggs poached, was told that they don't so them. Shame as the set up and staff are lovely and it's an ok place but with a few tweaks could be amazing.

Imaginative dishes, snacks and cakes. The cakes are beautiful and the ingredients are top notch in the main dishes (superb tomatoes, mushrooms and in-house baked beans). It looks as if the selection changes every day. A welcoming place with a relaxed atmosphere, but just a bit clattery and with loud blasts from the coffee machine.