The Coffee Mill Cafe in Edinburgh, City of

My absolutely favorite breakfast spot in Edinburgh! Just writing this review makes me long for their delicious Full Scottish Breakfast (highly recommend!). The friendliness and warmth of the staff makes me feel welcomed and at ease. Even when this charming and cozy restaurant is full and busy, I still feel well tended to and appreciate the calmness and professionalism of the waiters. I also enjoy the Scottish touches -- like receiving a serving of haggis with the a miniature Scottish flag proudly placed in the center of the iconic dish. Will definitely return!

Very good breakfast Came here had the Scottish breakfast and scrambled egg and smoked salmon. Not the cheapest breakfast in the world but very nice! Good sized portions and very quick service Would recommend

I ate some great porridge! The portion wasn't too large but it was really good and the place is very cute! I recommend it ♥️

Great carrot cake and smoothie and super lovely staff. A definite recommendation

Fantastic place to get authentic British food (the Scottish breakfast is a pumped version of the English breakfast - highly recommend). Staff is very friendly and cafe is cozy!

Food was good, service was great and overall I liked it

Delicious Scottish breakfast and the hot chocolate is thick and marshmallowy

Delicious Scottish breakfast, victoria sponge and super tasty lemon ginger tea. The atmosphere is relaxed and the service is first class, you can watch while they prepare your dish, since the kitchen is open

Lovely little café, very pleasant staff, good teas and pastries. Cozy atmosphere, with second-hand books for sale. Very good experience! 😁

Stopped off for some late lunch and a coffee, & it did not disappoint! Both the food and coffee we ordered were all so good, and the lady that served us was lovely! Perfect little spot for lunch and coffee! Will be coming back when we are next in the area

Lovely place. Sweet atmosphere, lovely service, great food and tea and free water on tables.

Scottish porridge + delicious egg scramble without salmon and delicious foamy cappuccino with a sprinkle of cocoa 😋💯

Came in to have lunch during our Edinburgh trip. We were greeted and helped by a very nice person. Coffee was great, food was even better. Bonus points for the music and the decor. You guys were awesome.

Very nice Scottish breakfast. Way better than my hotel's.

Very nice and cozy cafe. Good breakfast.

Nice cozy place. Great service and friendly staff

loved this place! the staff was so incredibly friendly and helpful and the food was amazing. highly recommend!

Thanks for a great breakfast and coffee and super efficient and friendly service.

an incredible experience, a small and cozy cafe, an atmosphere suitable for a delicious breakfast, I highly recommend it 🥰

Absolutely lovely cafe. Nicest scrambled eggs ever! Would highly recommend

Good service and small but charming place.

This is a cozy cafe with a nice breakfast menu. Friendly service. Enjoyable spot in a delightful part of Edinburgh. Note they have a full Scottish (not full English) breakfast.

Sehr nette Bedinung, leckerer Kaffee und immer gut besucht. So haben wir das Coffee Mill Kaffee in Edinburgh erlebt. Schönes kleines Kaffee das nah an der Stadt gelegen ist. Auf jedenfall einen Besuch wert.

Very nice, the food tastes good and the smoothies are very nice.

Such a cheerful, thoughtful and kind place, plus excellent food and service. Great coffees, good choices for dietary restrictions, home style, delicious and good value for money! Eclectic decor, such a breath of fresh air after too many motorway services and multinational brands. The staff were delightful, friendly and sincerely hospitable. I would return in a heartbeat. I wish it were my local, because they treated each customer like they were.

We had breakfast on our first day of our stay in Edinburgh and it was so good that we returned for more the next 2 days. All the staff were so friendly and chatty which was so lovely to see. Although it was very busy they still had time for you. Running a business like this, they deserve every success. Thanks very much.

First meal in Edinburgh and the breakfast was absolutely tasty! The ingredients were really fresh and the sausage and bacon strips were on the point too! Will be back again whenever I’m back in Edinburgh!

Very friendly staff and great food

Nice and cozy establishment. Great food for a very reasonable price. Nice and friendly staff. Would visit again when I return to Edinburgh.

This cozy cafe is run by the friendliest people. The food is tasty and filling—a must-visit if you're in Edinburgh!

Beautiful cafe, tried the porridge and a late and they were great.

Super friendly staff and cute cafe with great vibes!

Really delicious toasties and soup and chips!!! And the server lady was absolutely lovely and such a good host. Highly recommend this place. such a warm and cozy atmosphere and good prices!

This is the third time we visit Edinburgh, but The Coffee Mill was probably the best discovery we made on this stay! Planning at first to take our breakfast in another place we already knew, we tried The Coffee Mill without knowing about it previously and we weren't disappointed. The place is not big but comfy and warm. The open kitchen allows us to share a bit of the kitchen's life. There is A LOT of diverse choice in the menu, so we were able to try several dishes during our stay. The prices are reasonable, the food tasty and my oh my, the portions are definitely generous. But most of all, I can't compliment enough the staff, friendly, warm, welcoming, willing to chat and joke and to accommodate you as best as possible. I wasn't able to eat as much or as quickly as I wanted to and they always provided me solutions and reassurance. We've tried once and we ended up eating there 3 times in our 4 days stay. Thank you all, you made these breakfast some of our best moments from this stay!. We will definitely come back

A few weeks ago my family and I went to this place for lunch on our last day in Edinburgh and it was perfect. Incredible food, beautiful place and very very friendly workers. A highly recommended place:))))

I went to The Coffee Mill Cafe this morning for breakfast on my last day of holidays here... the best 'goodbye' Edinburgh could give me! The waiter was so nice, cheerful and really puts people in a good mood! The food was delicious and the place vibes were very cozy. Will definitely visit again next time I'll be in Edinburgh! 🙏

The staff was very kind and accommodating. The interior design was nice, the vibe was lovely, and the food was delicious.

Great place with very friendly staff, and delicious breakfast. Very clean and nice atmosphere. Recommended!

Friendly staff, service with a smile, good and simple food and a lot of choices. Would recommend this to everyone wanting a bite to eat!

Anyone who wants to treat themselves should spend time in this place! Starting the day with their breakfast is a wonderful experience: the dishes are unforgettable, the staff is attentive and kind, the place offers an unparalleled serenity. After this morning, we'll be back tomorrow too!

Flawless! We chose Coffee Mill Cafe for its proximity to our Airbnb, and thanks to Google reviews, and we were delighted! If you are looking for the ideal place for a real “Scottish breakfast”, go for it with your eyes closed. For Frenchies who prefer sweet breakfasts, they also have a wide choice, including homemade cakes. Big plus for the service, the waitresses were very attentive and attentive. (For example, my choice of dish included balsamic vinegar, and the waitress pointed this out to me when ordering).

Scrambled eggs and toast were great with a really hot Soy Latte! We were very lucky to get a table for two, 10min later full.

The breakfast was delicious, affordable and the staff was extremely friendly... When my pregnant wife asked me to have solid scrambled eggs without any liquid left in them, they took the plate with them and heated the scrambled eggs for a while... Without any major problems.. Thank you for that

Very nice and cozy place Food is very nice Staff is amazing, it was my first visit to Edinburgh, me and my friends were having a bad first night, unable to get to the flat we booked, we went there to wait for agency reply and when we told them what happened to us, they took extra care of us and kept the cafe open until we got a reply and could finally get to the flat there was two lovely ladies working that night and they were really kind, if I ever go back to Edinburgh I will definitely visit this cafe again.

Great place to have brunch. Friendly staff, excellent food, reasonable price.

Note: if you go too early, some items will not be available! We were limited to the Breakfast and Morning Rolls sections - the wraps and paninis were unfortunately not available at the time we went. A very cosy cafe for breakfast / brunch. They serve all kinds of cafe food that will fill your tummy for the day. Ambience was great as well! The full Scottish breakfast was delightful - very flavourful and generous portion sizes. The haggis in particular was very tasty! The morning roll was actually just a bun with fillings, which we thought the name was a little misleading. Great brunch option as well for smaller eaters, as the ingredients are probably similar to those used in the full breakfast menu. Smoothie was also very refreshing and enjoyable.

He has delicious Scottish porridge

We really liked this place! Highly Great food and great service. For me, 5 stars would be "top drawer first class gourmet". This wasn't that, But it was excellent nonetheless. Highly recommend!

I went here for breakfast solo and it was very tasty! So many delicious options to choose from. I got the Full British Breakfast and had two cappuccinos. The coffee is excellent as well! Very charming cafe. The staff are friendly and gave me some great tips for navigating the city and free things to check out. I wish I had found out about it sooner in my trip to eat breakfast there again.

It was a good choice going to the Coffee Mill Cafe. Food was tasty and reasonably priced, milk alternatives were available and free water waiting on the table. The highlight though was my waitress - very friendly, attendive and a great help getting some orientation at the Fringe Festival. The show she recommended was great!

Extremely charming place with great food and wonderfull funny staff. Can definitely recommend wholeheartedly!

There is only one thing that surpasses their breakfast and that is the friendliness and kindness of the girls who served us.

Cute little café, great breakfast and also delicious dinner, very nice service and good price/performance ratio

The staff is super kind, I got an amazing Scottish breakfast with haggis, wow, the flavours were amazing. Definitely recommended for a breakfast/lunch

Great food in a cozy little shop!

Such a tasty coffee and nice atmosphere! :)

Very nice cafe with a great breakfast. The Full Scottish Breakfast was really great and also had a fair price. The staff is also very friendly. Absolute recommendation!

Small family run cafe with super friendly and accommodating service. Food came out quick even though they were quite busy.

Super breakfast spot at family run restaurant. Staff very kind and friendly while the food was all excellent. Returned 3 times over 3 day stay in Edinburgh. Had porridge, scones, and scrambled eggs with bacon. All three were done perfectly and tasted great. When in Edinburgh grassmarket will be returning.

We had a fantastic meal/snack at the coffee mill. One of the few places open till 11pm for drinks and food. Kasia was a super hostess and Amanda made some fantastic food. We couldn't have asked for more. Thank you Kasia and Amanda x

A small family restaurant that has excellent food. Staff is very friendly.

Visisted here during the fringe - two adults and child. The staff were so helpful and really looked after us and everyone who came in. Brilliant - no fried food - hurrah - good quality, good variety, good choices. Will remember this place for next visit to Edinburgh. It's a gem.

Excellent place, very nice and efficient team, excellent food! We came 3 times within 4 days! 😊😊

Very friendly staff and great service . Regular and vegan latte is amazing very quality coffee. Staffs are kind enough to make menu choices and vegan alternatives. A must visit for coffee .

They are adorable ladies, so kind and sweetheart heart,the place is amazing ,mocha is fabulous,and food is delicious 😍😍

Very friendly, very tasty, highly recommended.

Very friendly staff. Lovely place.

Very nice spot to have lunch when you’re in Edinburgh. The girls that worked there were super nice and chatty, love that! They served baked potatoes which I’ve wanted to try for the longest time. I had the one with spicy chicken and cheese, it was very tasty. I would have preferred if the potato had been fluffed up a bit before the addition of the toppings but that’s just personal preference. The beans and cheese on toast was very tasty as well. Would definitely recommend this spot!

Lovely experience at this cafe. The staff were attentive and kind. I got the full vegetarian breakfast platter and it was delightful. Reasonable pricing for the amount of food you get.

We were very pleased with our experience at the Coffee Mill. The service was prompt and friendly. The food was tasty.

The food was very good but more importantly - the service was amazing. We came with our 10 months baby and the staff was so friendly and kind to us and him. They really went above and beyond our expectations. Thank you! We will definitely go to there again!

best full Scottish breakfast in Edinburgh! super busy little cozy cafe, great atmosphere and lovely staff. Massive thankyou to Renata- you made my visit very special!

I strongly recommend this coffee shop. The food, drinks and desserts are very good. The atmosphere is welcoming, and the service is excellent.

Small excellent cafe a short walk from Edinburgh Castle. Super quick and friendly service. Highly the Scottish Breakfast.

Nice and cosy, but it gets busy in summer

Good food, very friendly service, good selection on the menu. A good place for breakfast

Very friendly service, excellent and fresh salads in a cosy ambiance.

Super nice staff and the breakfast was really good and reasonably priced. Only thing is the eggs were a bit bland but you could always add some salt yourself.

Top notch cafe, suitably ticked all of our Full Scottish Breaksfast needs.

Food was delicious, the servers were kind and they were responsive to small changes we asked for. So nice we went there twice!

Such a cute little place with great breakfast options (all day) and friendly staff. Definitely recommend!

Super place, very friendly and nice coffee with delicious cake!

My friend and I had been traveling since 4 in the morning from London. We landed here with all of our luggage. The waitresses kindly helped us settle in and were super friendly. We had smoothies and bagels, which were fresh and hit the spot. This little cafe also has the cleanest restroom ever. The vibes are cozy, clean, and chill. The staff were attentive but never rushed us. If I lived in Edinburgh, I would be a regular here.

Excellent service, with a lot of warmth and dedication. The food is delicious and they have good prices. But the highlight is the kindness of everyone who works there. Highly recommended

A brilliant little cozy coffee shop in the heart of Edinburgh's Old Town. We had breakfast here twice in May 2024 and left each time with a smile and a very satisfied feeling. The typical Scottish breakfast and all other breakfast variants were super delicious. Plus either coffee, smoothies, tea, whatever your heart desires. Who would also like homemade cake? Everything prepared and served with a lot of love. The staff super friendly. When we come back it will be again our breakfast coffee shop, that's for sure! Thanks a lot from germany!

Perfect place for our breakfast. Service is very lovely. Very welcoming. Food is tasty.

The carrot cake and the Victorian cake is a must ! Loved the place and the coffee ! loved the service too very friendly and welcoming

A great little cafe. The food was delicious and the wait staff were great. One even called my user a taxi so he could get to the golf course.

We had breakfast here today and we love it! The waitress is so nice!!!! Many times I am embarrassed to speak English because I think I am terrible at it and the girls have been super understanding and nice. The food is spectacular, but I am left with the treatment they have given us. Raise their salary!

My family ate here two lunches in a row, since everyone was so happy the first day. Food was delicious and fresh. Servers were lovely. Would come back when we are back in Edinburgh!

Great Food. Haggis warp was fabulous 👍👍👍

Good breakfast. I had the vegetarian breakfast and it was delicious. The coffee however 😬 unfortunately tasted very very burnt and bitter—sorta like earwax (I was a curious child). I would recommend they change their coffee honestly.

Fantastic little find, off the main tourist strip, yet only a 5 min walk from the castle!! Super friendly staff, great food! and the haggis was wonderful! Highly recommend.

Great little place off the beaten path yet close to everything with great food. Fabulous staff, excellent service.

genuinely such good food. such a quaint cute cafe. I got full scottish breakfast, earl grey tea, and topped it all off with a slice of double chocolate cake. the staff was incredibly kind and sweet. I cannot say enough good things about this place!

This was such a cute cafe, it had really nice servers with a reasonable wait time. The food was delicious, I highly recommend the Scottish porridge (the amount of fruit they put on top was amazing, it was delicious and filling). Would come back again!

The people are absolutely lovely and so is the food :)

Had a lovely breakfast and wonderful service from Jade. Highly recommend!

Wow. What a beautiful little cafe. The food was delicious. I had the Scottish breakfast. Highly recommend. The staff there were attentive and kind. Really enjoyed my meal here.

Nice and tasty. Very friendly service. 5 Stars! Thank you. :)