The City Cafe in Edinburgh, City of

Great place for a quick snack, it provides a great vibe of classical American diner place

Very cool place. Nice atmosphere and very friendly staff.

Saw free comedy quiz in Festival hilarious thanks again we came last year and thoroughly enjoyed We left money after show which is a great idea 💡

A city institution with an art-deco American diner decor, it's been decades since my last visit but my daughter goes there every now and again so decided we should pop in for lunch as we were in the area. The food was rather ordinary - my nachos appeared to have been microwaved, with the cheese having melded itself into the paper lining the plastic basket, so I ended up accidentally getting paper in the odd mouthful. Daughter's dirty fries were fine, according to them. There really wasn't any atmosphere to speak of, but that might be because it was just after 3pm so not really a time when the place would normally be buzzing. Service was good & pretty swift, and there wasn't the usual experience of waiting forever to catch the eye of staff to get the bill - so too marks for attentiveness! Overall, the food filled a hole but wasn't anything special. I don't see myself rushing back anytime soon though as there are much better options available in town.

Adapted gluten-free breakfasts, without contamination. They give you gluten-free bread if you want and the menu says what does NOT contain gluten. Celiacs, you can have breakfast in peace, my celiac wife was not contaminated.

Fantastic breakfasts and great service.

Loved the bar, we had a couple of drinks, staff were friendly. Went to see Devin Gray's performance as part of the Fringe festival, loved it!

I really enjoy this place. All of things they got wrong about American diners are the worst part of American diners. The food is excellent, coffee is great, and the staff is always super friendly and accommodating to large groups. I went here multiple times during the Fringe. I then left and went to the US where the diners are far worse. City Cafe is awesome. Highly recommend.

Awesome place. Great food. Really nice staff. Dog ice creams available too.

Cracking breakfast, super fast service. Would 100% recommend

Got a link sausage roll the sausage was hard won't be back

The food was decent diner style food and the staff was super friendly. Just a cool experience with a fun ambience right in the center of Edinburgh!

Pancakes disappointing. Coffee blah. 😑

We went here during the fringe festival a super busy period for this place. Our food came not quite as we asked for burger still had all the salad ect and the veggie hotdog originally was given a meat one (which staff realised in the nick of time) We were told the burger would be removed from our bill but instead the gratuity and service was removed. All the wait staff we interacted with were lovely and incredibly professional we would not have made any complaints if we knew that staff would lose their tip instead of the price of a burger being removed. Especially during such a busy period they deserve every penny of the gratuity.

Had a vegan breakfast here. Pretty good. Great service and music.

Stopped by for a couple of milkshakes and a game of cards. Great service and the milkshakes were amazing!!!

Laid back and very casual. If you want quick in and out , go somewhere else. This place allowed us to relax and meet some locals .

The chips were among the worst alive ever tasted, with a taste and smell of rancid oil. Some overcooked, some undercooked. Time to clean the fryer or use new oil.

The Scottish Breakfast is highly recommended. The service was excellent.

This was my second visit and was just as good as the first. The waiter was lovely, not at all pushy, very friendly and professional. The tea / coffee were served quickly and the pancakes followed shortly after. They were delicious. I'll definitely be back. Thank you.

This place was a great find! We just arrived in Edinburgh and needed a bite to eat and this place didn’t disappoint. The caramel latte I had was probably the best one I’ve ever had to be honest! The food was good too! Can’t fault this place at all!

Nice little cafe, stopped for a bite to eat and a drink. Little pricey but the big portions evens it out, the food, caramel coffee and staff were great!

Googled places to have Breakfast on our day trip and this place came up. American style inside and proper portions of good food well cooked. Especially liked that the coffee came in a proper mug and not some fancy glass. Reasonably prices in todays climate. Will be calling agian if back up there

Popped in after one of the Taylor concerts. The food was absolutely amazing, so was the service! They were pretty packed and had a constant queue of people but there was no franticness - the vibes were immaculate and it was such a cool diner! I went for the veggie scottish breakfast and it BANGED! Also, the vanilla milkshake??? BANGED AS WELL.

Love The City Cafe. Great cocktails. Good food. Lovely staff.

Great atmosphere, good menu, easy in and out! Good prices

The interior reminded me of America. The portions were large, plentiful, and heavy, but the food was good. The price was reasonable, and the service was friendly.

Amazing vibes, the food was perfect and the service was great! All the way from 🇦🇪 this place is definitely worth the visit 🙌🏼

Never disappoints food wise (especially Full Scottish Breakfast!) but they are always under staffed and this affects service.

Friendly staff, great food we had the Scottish breakfast and the scotch pancakes both were perfect. Would come again

Safe asylum in the night, unique atmosphere

Food really disappointing. Nice place, service was fine but the food wasn't great. Chips, which should be amazing in a diner, were undercooked. Fish fingers looked like the cheapest frozen ones you could buy and tasted like they looked. Shame since there could be great potential here. Maybe an off day but we won't be back anytime soon.

Best Breakfast in The Edinburgh on 11am. Thank you. :)

Great American theme place! Lovely waiters, great food, and drinks! We definitely enjoyed our Sunday brunch!

Firstly, don't let the outside put you off, we walked past this place a couple of times without batting an eyelid and it was only after googling places for breakfast, we found this! From the outside it looks nothing special, but when you step inside its like a tardis! Fantastic American diner theme and exceptional menu choices. Give it a go, you won't be disappointed! Highly recommend 👌

We had the full Scottish breakfast and the gluten free breakfast, both very tasty. Very good service, friendly staff Be aware that the gluten free breakfast is cooked in the same frier as the gluten containing ingredients so not suitable for everyone.

Great cafe, welcomed at the door and happily accommodated a group of 8. Drinks and food came quickly after ordering and the food was excellent. Next time I’m in the city I would definitely return

Great ambience in US diner style. Very friendly, helpful service staff. The full Scottish breakfast was very good and surprisingly the Americano was also very good. The decoration is worth seeing, and a life-sized “Elvis” greets you at the door.

The music Sat night was on point and loved the service. Made for a great pre-game stop.

Great wee place for breakfast after a night out. Staff were friendly and couldn't be more helpful. Food was great and the price was reasonable!

Amazing Full Scottish Breakfast.Lovely decor and memorabilia.Friendly staff.

I was very impressed with breakfast. Everything was cooked to perfection, the bacon was just the right amount of crispy, the hash browns were beautiful and the sausage and haggis were of good quality. Service was professional, friendly and quick. It was quiet when I first went in but started to get people through the door. From the outside it doesn't look like a place that serves breakfast but it was recommended to me and it didn't disappoint. If it hadn't been recommended I think I would've walked right past.

Exceptional service, w needed a charger, and they were tremendously helpful. Food was good too, loved the fries!

Always a warm welcome from staff. The food is brilliant, good value for money, and tasty. Great cocktail list and love a game of pool when here. Though the pool cue tips could do with replacing. Also student discount which comes in handy!

Good time for café relax in The City Cafe Edinburgh d:)

Great little hole in the wall just off the Mile. You have to know it's there to know!! Dont let the 'American cafe' fool you! Great full English/Scottish breakfast with all the haggis you want! And then get a picture with Elvis!

Very nice, I warmly recommend it 😇

After a rather weary trek around Edinburgh, we stumbled across this place, from the outside both myself and my wife were thinking great things, we thought if they just had chairs and a diet coke, we would be happy. On entry though, the giant Elvis at the door and the American stylie diner within was a big surprise, we were greeted by a lovely chap with a big smile, seated in a comfy booth, and looked after. The food was quick and very tasty also priced very well. The place was so nice we visited again the next day, lovely place.

Great atmosphere, great food. What to add.😉

If you're looking for a really good American-style diner for breakfast or lunch, this is the place to stop.

Food and service are exceptional! Try the pancakes, they are perfect. I was very surprised about the prices, very low, so you def get value for your money.

Fun place with many vegan and vegetarian offerings.

Had are last breakfast together 9 of us and the staff was amazing and the food was lovely .

Met expectations. To bad the fries werent fresh, that would've made the loaded fries 10x better.

The breakfast was good and simple. Quite a few different choices and can quickly be adapted to your own taste.

Had a very warm welcome and were happy for me to sit with a coffee (they have oat milk) at 10pm on a Saturday night using my laptop (plenty of sockets) - stayed for a drink afterwards and they had a fantastic DJ on. Really nice decoration. Kind of Amrican Diner / breakfast bar vibes. Really nice staff all smiling and was just a good atmosphere. Will be back as it's open so late and I prefer working at night!

A favourite of mine for breakfasts. Finally got to bring my kids here. They enjoyed the breakfasts too.

Passable restaurant. The menu is similar to that of pubs with a choice of burgers, nachos, pancakes, etc. The prices are quite high and none of us really enjoyed our dish. We were not impressed by the atmosphere. Nice service though.

American themed restaurant. Food was good and good portion size. Clean washrooms

Brilliant place to eat with a huge menu. We went in for breakfast and the atmosphere was great, food was great and well presented, and the staff was friendly and welcoming. The only down side was the veggie sausages, which were the old style that has pieces of vegetables inside. The newer sausage alternatives go down much better.

Waffles dry and in ersatz thick sticky "maple" syrup – hard to eat. "Flat white" nondescript under a hood of foam. Would be fine in a greasy-spoon cafe, but I expected better from the location, rating and the price. But it's just off the Mile so presumably gets lots of tourist footfall regardless of what they serve. Oh, also not so impressed by the 10% service charge sneaked on and charged without telling me.

Delicious food, incredible pancakes, excellent service from the girls, I recommend it if you come to Edinburgh

Warm welcome, and very good food! I particularly recommend the Chorizo ​​Dirty Fries, the chili con carne nachos, and the Veggie Fajitas.

Delicious food , Nice service 💥💥💥

Great place for breakfast in a quirky, cool environment.

American style cafe . Staff super nice and food delicious. Make sure you are hungry !

Got a large full Scottish. It was very large and very filling. Very tasty.

Great location for a bite to eat, will add we had a toddler with us. We were made to feel at home and the staff couldn't have made us feel more welcome. Weren't rushed and given plenty of time to decide what we wanted to eat. 100% will be back in future. One thing to add the nachos were huge, and that was the individual portion, I can't wait to see how big the sharing ones are!

Step into The City Cafe in Edinburgh and prepare to be transported across the pond to a slice of Americana right in the heart of Scotland! From the full-size Elvis statue watching over the diner to the classic American jukebox setting the mood, every detail screams retro-cool. But it's not just the ambiance that's a hit – the food is a knockout too! Dive into a full Scottish breakfast with a side of haggis for a taste sensation that's as bold and flavorful as the decor. The service is just as delightful, with staff who are as friendly as a southern drawl and as efficient as a New York minute. Whether you're a fan of the King or just craving some comfort food with a Scottish twist, The City Cafe delivers on all fronts. So grab a booth, soak in the vibes, and get ready for a dining experience that's as memorable as it is delicious!

I tried the haggis for the first time, it’s all smashed and made into a patty like black budding but softer. The taste was ok, i liked to stuff them into the potato pastry as it is empty inside, and it was delicious. The service is great, warm and efficient, atmosphere here is quiet and space is big. Would definitely recommend to anyone who wants to have a great breakfast with more choices.

American Diner themed cafe. Friendly attentive staff. Reasonably priced menu with something for everyone. However.... the haggis bon bons were phenomenal!!!! Worth coming back for every time. 😋

Googled this place before we visited and didn't disappointed. We were staying at the radisson blu hotel which is 2 minutes walk away but never had breakfast there came here ever morning ( much better value and taste) staff were very friendly and the breakfast is excellent loads of choice with an American theme my husband always had the 'full Scottish ' I tried the French toast and granola all very tasty good value for money considering you are in Edinburgh and nothing is cheap. Only negative is it doesn't open till 9am for breakfast, if your on a days exploring and want an early start could do with it opening earlier as our last day we had a long drive home and set of early so missed out on our last breakfast 😏

Came in here after a late night on the beer. Left full, and feeling much better. Food was unreal and the staff were lovely. Will come again

Big fat ball of mince on a bun is not a burger. Chips were good.

Perfect for breakfast but a bit expensive. Staff friendly and good food

Great service, very friendly staff who were pleasant and helpful with information. Food was very nice, and as it is so close to the Royal Mile it is perfect for a break from all the walking and a nice lunch.

Great place for having breakfast anytime during the day!

My Irish friend said, according to the internet, they have the best breakfast there. After breakfast we would say this is fake news. But nice service

Siamo stati qui per un brunch. Che dire: tutto bene!

Large menu with several options for vegetarians too. The veggie hotdog didn't disappoint 🌭. We got seated right away on a Saturday night.

If you are thinking of getting a hefty and scrumptious breakfast, go for it without a thought.

Lovely place to go the service was brilliant. The food was really nice, we got the steak and onion sandwich, it was absolutely amazing! The price for it too was very reasonable! Great place to go!

American style dinner really good Full Scottish Breakfast 😊

Standard American diner food with great table service.

Had lunch here today. Very varied menu with lots of choice at reasonable prices. Cafe is in the design of a 50s style cafe with good music playing in the background. I had the the haggis dirty fries and they were fabulous.

the best place with food and drink, and the staff is very good with us

We popped in to have a drink and a bite to eat. We where sat very quickly as it was a quiet day. We never ate or had a drink as no one came over to take our orders and completely forgot about us. We watched numerous people who came after us be served and we where completely ignored. After waiting 25 minutes we left and went to another place!

Usually don't eat in American diners but thought I would give it a try. Big portion sizes, nice pancakes and full English. Prices were reasonable so all good for a nice breakfast.

Lots to pick from on the menu, very nice Scottish breakfast!

Came here in December in search of a full Scottish Breakfast and was not disappointed. Also had the soup du jour and a pot of tea. All food was good, service was friendly and atmosphere was relaxed. We were seated right away which is not the norm everywhere this close to the Royal Mile.

Fab place & such an institution in Edinburgh. So glad they have finally refurbed the ladies loos too 😊

The food was excellent and the whole diner theme is awesome and compliments the food. Karaoke facilities are awesome as well. Will definitely come again.

We eat here every time we visit Edinburgh, I have the NGCI but I was made aware that they only have 1 fryer. please confirm this as your menu says "Gluten Free" but I am not sure you can be. I wasn't ill personally and enjoyed the food as always and I will keep coming back but please clarify how your Gluten free "NGCI" is cooked.

Down to earth, clean, fresh food, great portions and fair prices. Definable recommend! Picture shows one skinny fries and one chunky chips.

Best Scottish Breakfast I have had and my family enjoyed it too.

Cafe mit amerikanischem Flair, schneller Bedienung und leckerem Essen, generell sind die Menschen wirklich supernett in Edinburgh, jeder Laden hat zudem tolle Musik

Found this place will looking for breakfast, the food was great. Recommend to anyone

Popped in for a drink only. Courteous staff, busy & looked a little under staffed but enjoyed it all the same x

Very cute cafe, BUT took about half an hour to be seated and the food was severely lacking and very overpriced. The food came cold. Our table ordered pancakes and waffles, both are extremely rich and sweet. The eggs and sausage were somehow flavorless. Too expensive for the very bland food.

Small diner on Blair Street, near the Royal Mile. The place is a little dark, seats are bit tight, service is good but at times a bit slow, food is ok not great but not bad either. Good price/quality value.