The Coffee Mill Cafe in Edinburgh, City of

Popped in for a coffee on Saturday morning with my partner and before we could even finish our drinks we were asked for the table back and handed the bill. We had been there 10 minutes, max. Really unwelcoming and rude. Wouldn't recommend in the slightest.

Great Scottish breakfast and a lot more. I wish I had room for the cake. Friendly efficient staff!!

It’s a very nice place. The one of the best Scottish breakfast and also staff is very kindly. Thanks for everything xx

Amazingly friendly and helpful staff. Baby friendly and large, clean toilet with baby change table is always nice to see. Recommend for anyone with babies!

I'm not the type to eat a lot, so I left a little bit. It's so delicious! The owner is friendly and I want to come again next time! Thank you!!

This is sounds so silly, but when I saw a portion of toast as an option for takeaway, I ordered it. Staff were so kind and helpful, and the ratio of butter to strawberry jam was perfect. It was so good, I went back the next morning for my final breakfast in Edinburgh for another americano and takeaway toast 🤍

Fabulous family run cafe. My mrs. and I were looking for non crowded, non americanised cosy cafes in the area and stumbled upon this little beauty. Apart from the fact that the owner offered to serve me on toast to my wife because they didn't have avocado :D the proceedings were much less scary for me once this conversation was out of the way. Lovely geezer him the fella made us feel at home :) The scran was scrumptious and served with love and lovely bit of british banter on the side! In case you read this mate thank you for a lovely morning. And yes I was extra careful not to upset the mrs. on International Womens Day. Definitely coming back on our next trip to Edinburgh.

Probably one of the best coffee's I've had in Edinburgh and im a fiend, lovely people who run it also good prices

Excellent food, friendly staff, cosy ambience. I ordered Scottish breakfast, freshly cooked and delicious. That little Scottish flag adds a special flavour to the food. Will come again :). Excellent experience!

Full Scottish Breakfast was 10/10. The hospitality was top-notch. Super friendly and helpful staff!

Came here for a cooked breakfast, the wife had a full English and I had a full Scottish, plus a drink each, made a change to offered an alternative when we asked for no beans or tomatoes 👍

I was delighted with the service and the delicacy of the staff. Since I left Brazil, this was the best service I have ever had outside of Brazil. They were always concerned with the details and the food was incredible.

Incredible discovery, breakfast & pastries just top! A must during your stay.

Esto estaba muy cerca de nuestro hotel. Tuvimos un desayuno tardío y todos estaban contentos. La BBC fue excepcional, Brie se derritió perfectamente. Tuve el desayuno escocés, golpeó el lugar y era de tamaño perfecto. Buen café con leche, excelente servicio, ambiente lindo.

Very efficient and fast service. Kind and friendly owner and staff. Very high quality of raw materials and dishes, congratulations! I highly recommend it

Stumbled across this little cafe whilst we were in Edingburgh for the weekend, service and breakfast will not dissapoint. The girls that served us were super chatty and attentive, definatly worth 5 stars, we would definatly return.

A cosy place, the options they have look amazing, I tried the Panini with pesto and chorizo, delicious!!! and the service was very loving. I would definitely come back ❤️

perfect hangover cure - amazing fry up & smoothies 😋

amazing! so cozy and the food is really good!

For a Scottish breakfast, it's only here! Nice place with very nice and friendly staff. The breakfast was delicious. I recommend !

This was the second time I tried black pudding and haggis… and I loved it again. This was really a great place to have breakfast. Welcoming staff, very quick when it comes to serving the drinks and the breakfast was really good. A shame I only went once due to my time.

an incredible experience, a small and cozy cafe, an environment suitable for a delicious breakfast, I highly recommend it 🥰 we returned to enjoy this incredible environment and enjoy this incredible breakfast 🥰

We went this lovely cafe very early in the morning to have breakfast in our last day at Edinburgh. We had a great Mediterrean breakfast which was very fresh and tasty and they also served us their cake as a favor which was very kind of them. Also I think everybody should try their “magic” tea :) Especially Turkish people would love it for sure. We definitely go again if we travel again to Edinburgh..

Great atmosphere and even greater food!

The girl who served us was very friendly and attentive. A good place if you want to have a coffee near the Grassmarket. We ordered a Latte (£3.30, a bit expensive but quite large). Very nice people.

Cozy spot for breakfast! Our server was friendly and we really enjoyed the food, would recommend!

Dropped in for breakfast, hubby had Scottish and I had the Simple ( just nice size for me). Both well cooked and nice quality, very good service from lady. Nice atmosphere and scottish music over the speakers. Toilet was pristine - nice to see. Reasonable prices. Great, thank you!

Super friendly stuff and delicious food.

Super nice place, food was very tasty and worth the money. Service was good and the employees were nice. There are many nice decorations which makes the atmosphere very pleasant. The chocolate milk had a star on it which was really cute and the bagel was tasty and filling.

Near the grassmarket, it is a small but very comfortable cafe. I had a bagel with egg and bacon that was very very good. The cappuccino had a lot of foam and a little amount of coffee but it was also very good. The best thing is that they took very little time to serve me and that they treated me very well. Pretty good price for being so central (11 pounds) The only bad thing: the extraction of odors: my clothes were impregnated. Still I recommend it!

Absolutely Amazing coffee and one of the best carrot cakes I have ever had. The host was very welcoming. Really loved it. Highly recommend

Excellent coffee, friendly service and immaculately clean 👍🏻

A good Scottish breakfast. Perfect to start the day off right. The team is adorable.

Great food, very friendly staff

A panini, a wrap and a cappuccino 👌 very good and quick!

Awesome and cute place! Thanks for being open on New Year’s Day! Made the cancelled Hogmanay a bit easier to swallow. Food was great and the smoothies were awesome!! Thanks so much and happy new year!

Stopped here for breakfast this morning - did not disappoint! Waiting staff are lovely and service was quick even though it was busy, very attentive! Place was very clean and well kept. The breakfast was amazing - we both had the full Scottish and it was just what we needed; very tasty. Highly recommend.

A charming cafe with a cozy ambiance and a delightful Scottish feel. They offer a wide range of delicious breakfast options, complemented by lively and attentive staff. A perfect place to kickstart your morning!

Nice place with potential for being better

Lovely friendly staff and great porridge (especially without banana)

Lovely little place, great service, delicious coffee (flat white and cap) and food! Thank you!

Good breakfast with many options and friendly staff!

A restaurant with a warm and welcoming atmosphere, thanks to its staff and ambiance; the food and breakfast are absolutely delicious. I’ve been in Edinburgh for a week, and this is the first time I’ve felt truly satisfied.

Good place for breakfast. A decent menu and friendly staff. The only point that stopped it being 5 stars is bringing to sandwiches, one veggie and meat on the same plate. Seems a bit of an obvious mistake but other than that...

a very friendly staff in a little bar , good food, super quick service n decent prices, what else you want ?

First place my (now) husband and I grabbed a coffee at when we first met. Now when we visit his family, the Coffee Mill is our first stop for breakfast and lattes straight from the airport! Very quaint and lovely staff!

Perfect place to have a proper breakfast before going to Edinburg castle!! They have a huge variety and very fair prices. Also, as it is very close to the monument, I highly recommend start your morning there

The Mediterranean breakfast was fantastic.

Fair prices friendly staff and fast. Great opportunity to try traditional Scottish breakfast!

We loved it! Service is very kind and food is tasty! I do not understand the bad reviews…

Lovely cozy and great food. What else you need? Servers were really nice and welcoming and our breakfast was wonderful and our coffees were perfectly foamy. A delight of a place. Also, breakfast without time restrictions is a wonderful idea.

Nos topamos con este pequeño café cuando estábamos dando un paseo por nuestra primera vez en Edimburgo. Vinimos aquí el sábado y también el domingo antes de salir. El desayuno era absolutamente irreal. La encantadora chica que nos sirvió (no pedimos su nombre lo siento! ) era el servidor más agradable e incluso los chefs eran tan acogedores. No nos ha gustado un lugar como este en mucho tiempo. ¡Si viviéramos allí, estaríamos allí todos los días!

Solo necesitaba algo para mantenernos en marcha mientras evitamos el bullicio de la ciudad durante una visita. Tropezado en esta joya bastante accidental, una cálida bienvenida amable y la más deliciosa sopa casera con un ambiente encantador y grandes sonidos. Bien hecho, nos alegró el día, gracias.

So rude and over priced. I just don’t understand why this place got 4.7 reviews.

A cup of hot water for 2.9pounds. That’s ridiculous

Pricy with poor cust service. Was shocked when I saw how their staff treated non English speaking tourists the other day. Terrible.

I really felt the Scottish atmosphere and the person who served us was super funny and always available for our needs. The tomato soup was my favourite! Totally recommend this cozy café 🍁

The service attitude of this store is very bad. My friend ordered three cups of hot water and was charged 2.9 pounds per cup. When they tried to argue, the store responded, "We gave you tea but no tea bags." This is very unreasonable. They also recorded them at the end of the argument. They also verbally humiliated them, saying that their English was not good and they should go back to China, and other very racist things

Small quaint stop for mid day meal. Breakfast served at all times when open. Food was great!

Este café tiene un ambiente maravilloso y gente genuina y amable trabajando. Me tomé un descanso muy necesario de ser un turista aquí. Me sentí como en familia cuando me fui. ¡Ojalá pudiera visitarte todos los días! Y el café y la esponja Victoria era delicioso! Gracias señoritas.

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!

Muy buen desayuno Vine aquí tenía el desayuno escocés y huevo revuelto y salmón ahumado. No es el desayuno más barato del mundo, pero muy agradable! Porciones de buen tamaño y servicio muy rápido Recomendaría

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.

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

Nice cozy place. Great service and friendly staff

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 and cozy cafe. Good breakfast.

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.

Este es un acogedor café con un buen menú de desayuno. Servicio amable. Lugar agradable en una parte encantadora de Edimburgo. Tenga en cuenta que tienen un desayuno escocés completo (no inglés completo).

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

Good service and small but charming place.

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!

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:))))

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

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! 🙏

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!

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

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).