The Colony Gourmet in Edinburgh, City of

Go grab a coffee and a croissant... at this Brazilian themed cafe ... so right on trend Serving the best coffee and cake etc ... they do the tastiest Mocha ... highly recommend it ....x

Ein super schönes Café mit viel Auswahl zum frühstücken. Ein sehr freundliches und sympathisches Personal mit einem Herzen am richtigen Fleck. Danke für die tolle Bedienung der letzten drei Tage. Ich würde immer wieder kommen.

Very cozy, very welcoming staff and really fresh Portuguese custard tart. Just what I needed to get the day started during a short visit to Edinburgh :)

Brasilian savoury pastry served cold and spoiled,rude staff,i felt nauseous all day after ate at this place.

Very cozy little café with a great decoration, amazing food and specially the Brazilian cheese bread! Absolutely amazing. Very good coffee and the staff is flawless. definitely one of my favorites cafe in Edinburg

Pasábamos todos los días y por prisa no parábamos. Hoy con más tiempo por fin hemos decidido desayunar allí, VAYA ACIERTO!! Atención muy buena, cercana, amigable, da gusto entrar a sitios así. Todo estaba buenísimo. Muy agradable el rato que hemos pasado allí. Muchas graciass

Popped up to Edinburgh to see my daughter on her birthday. Up early and looking for a coffee. This the only place open. Looks non descript from the outside but boy are looks deceiving. Lovely atmosphere, great room to eat and drink, lovely ambience, great coffee and lush pastries. Well worth a visit

Visited her today with family, really nice cafe, we got the bacon brioche and a cake, cold juice help yourself from fridge, contactless or cash payment options,reasonably priced for location. Toilet is down a narrow steep stairwell so maybe not suitable for those with poor mobility. Service was really swift and was comfy seating and not too busy. We visited late afternoon so not too much left but all looked delicious. Sit in take away options. Would return.

Absolutely fantastic coffee shop, been a popular meetup spot for my friends for a while now. The staff are very friendly, the coffee is very affordable for a cafe near the city centre. The various colourful ornaments and pieces of furniture give the cafe a unique and warm atmosphere. The food doesn't always hold up to the standard of its competition around the area but is by no means unenjoyable and again is much more affordable in comparison to other cafes and bakeries in the city. Would strongly recommend anyone strolling down Tollcross stop by this wonderful cafe.

A great place to meet up with comfy seating and atmosphere. Get a taste of abroad while we can't travel. The modest sized seating area is through the back. You can't see it from the front.

Lovely friendly hosts and a comfortable bright space. Dog friendly! I felt very welcome. Hosts delightful and attentive.

Tarte de amêndoa da leccarsi i baffi, buoni anche la queijada de maracujá e i pastéis de nata. Torta de Azeitão e Coconut Bite non tra le mie preferite, ma deliziose.

The best coffee we had in Edinburgh. Great food, friendly staff, and excellent service. We stumbled on to this little gem on the first day of a 4 day break and went back for breakfast every day it was so good

Loved the ambience, must go back for cake. The cakes looked so delicious but I was meeting for a quick tea before lunch elewhere so had to forego the pleasure. What I really like about this place was the wonderfully welcoming atmosphere. There are books to browse and the staff seem like they want you to feel comfortable and not rushed. If the cakes are as good as they look then this will become my pre cinema cafe of choice. The prices were really reasonable too. Support local independent small businesses, eat cheap cake :-)

They have a wonderful selection of pastries, and more. Among the many tempting items on display, we tried a classic pastel de nata and another custard based one one with passion fruit, both lovely. Coffe is of good quality: sure, not at the level of specialised gourmet coffee places (don't expect latte art here :-) ), but a perfectly fine accompaniment to the wonderful pastries, or to yourself reading or chatting. In fact, the inside is spacious, welcoming and charming, a perfect space to spend some time in. The couple running the colony are very friendly and pleasant.

I actually visited here over a year ago before the pandemic, some of the best coffee I’ve had had been from here. The people who run it are truly lovely people!

The service and welcome in this little gem are missed by many. I pass by most days and took the opportunity to pop in with my wife. The coffee is high end, if you know coffee you know. If you like Starbucks don’t go. The cakes and pastries are astounding but the main thing that took be was the welcome - wonderful people doing a wonderful and honest and endearing job. Get this - if you pass and your name is written in the window - you get a free Fantastico! Coffee. Keep up the good work guys - I will support you more often now I have experienced what you have to offer - I will recommend too.

Gran experiencia en The Colony Gourmet! Tenía uno de los mejores lattes de Edimburgo, si no el mejor, así como mi novia tenía un increíble Chai Latte. También un brownie de chocolate muy suave y agradable, y un pastel de nata con cobertura de fresa que era para morirse. Muy buen servicio también, rápido y sonriente. Defo de nuevo en mi próxima visita a la ciudad! ¡Dos pulgares para arriba!

Really nice, chilled out little cafe. Excellent friendly staff. Delicious food and coffee. Thanks, will be back.

if you are the sort of person who likes the following than this is the place for you:-nowhere to wash your hands before you eat (yuk!) quiche, mozzarella toasts etc left out uncovered and un- refridgerated (yuk!)extremely dry cake (I mean seriously dry - yuk!)breakfast tea with a funny taste ? vanilla? Not the Pukka breakfast tea I know !(yuk!)

It's hard to find a café where you can read a book or study for an hour or two - Colony is quiet, spacious, cheap, just PERFECT. As a coffee snob too, I come here all the time, even for takeaway.

This little place has a comfortable vibe to sit, relax, and enjoy coffee, tea, pastries and conversations. They have custard type treats that are excellent. I really like the chai tea. The service was friendly.

Great place to go with friends or by yourself, the coffee is excellent and the food is impeccable , hands down for Adriana and Andres that run this place .Next time in the neighborhood you have to go ! And the place is super cozy !

Merece la pena la visita, parte de mascotas y se ha abierto hasta las 7:00 tienen uno de los mejores lattes en la ciudad. Cuando llegues te puedo imaginar el enorme espacio que hay en la parte trasera y una increíble mural. Personal amable, la comida deliciosa, con opciones para vegetarianos! Un lugar a donde debes ir. !

El lugar es increíble, la comida y el café aún más! El ambiente según entras por la puerta es super agradable y el trato el más amable. Puedes llevar a tu perrito contigo y le darán treats y agua directamente. Una de las cosas que más me gusta es el horario ya que abren hasta las 19:00 y normalmente no hay cafeterías abiertas en Edimburgo a esas horas. Siempre lo recomiendo y la comida es diferente.

Cálido y acogedor local para tomar un café y disfrutar de postres caseros. 100% recomendable si visitas Edimburgo.

Happened upon this wonderful cafe today and in our rush bought two sweet ricotta tarts to go. What an incredible flavour, very moist, custardy, but a firm enough texture to hold in your hand. So, so good! Once eaten we turned around and went back for more.

I’ve been every week since it’s opening. The Colony Gourmet offers a relaxed environment with chilled Brazilian tunes. The staff it’s awesome and the selection of sweet and savory pastries it’s outstanding in quality and flavour because they are freshly made daily. Decoration it’s gorgeous and fantastic atmosphere. Totally recommend to anyone. Pets are welcome also.

I loved the coffee, the pastel de nata and the nice chat with the owner! I will be back quite soon!!

Best Portuguese custard tarts ever. Served warm with cinnamon and very good coffee in a place where standards are high. Also serving gluten free “cheesecake” tarts with homemade preserves. Delicious. Man the window seat as the recesses of the shop are a little gloomy

I stopped in to get a coffee and was delightfully surprised by this hidden gem. The Portuguese custard tart was great too!

Family run boutique bistro from Brazil. The owner chef from San Paulo offers us a wide variety of freshly baked Brazilian flavour-filled savoury tarts. Good to have with their rich Brazilian coffee and quiet conversation in their themed cafe or take it away. Está delicioso, meu amigo. Obrigado !

Have been away from Edinburgh most of this year and spied this cafe on my return this month. As we had spent a lot of time in Portugal when we were away decided we’d try it. The coffee was excellent, nice relaxed vibe and the people who run it are just lovely. Lovely cakes and quiches on offer although we didn’t try, will do next time we’re in.

I’ve walked past so many times but thankfully discovered how awesome this place is today! Perfect coffee, cakes were to die for and prices surprisingly low. Customer service excellent & I heard others raving about the food while I was here! Happy customer :) thank you

Went at lunchtime as heard tales was good. They were correct, great little place. We only had coffee & cake but service excellent and the cakes very fresh & yummy! Very nice decor , relaxing . If you passing and fancy coffee & cake would definitely recommend you try here. Will be back!

The pastry selection at the Colony is the perfect marriage between Portuguese and Brazilian tradition. Authentic and well worth a visit.

Saw this place on my last day in Edinburgh (at Fringe) and would have been in it every day during my Edinburgh stay, had I discovered it earlier. It is superb: fabulous cakes, fabulous savoury food, great coffee. And the best beautiful decor, chilled-out rooms you will find in all Edinburgh. Its perfect.

I am now a regular here fantastic Portuguese custard tarts topped with cinnamon if you so desire. Top class coffee and friendly staff give it a try!

This is a great unique cafe. Friendly, helpful staff and nice quirky decor. We had short crust pastry chicken pie with olives, spinach and ricotta flaky pastry, beautiful moist and light mango , and apple cinnamon cakes , flat white and a latte . All first rate and only £13. This is a must for a light bite in Edinburgh.

Tiny and lovely little find with a display case of scrumptious pastries from Portugual with a Scottish twist and a lovely war croissant

Lovely café and lovely people. The food is delicious and always fresh. They make a good coffee too 👌 and it doesn't cost you an arm and a leg.

Luogo accogliente. Si mangia e si beve in modo sano.. prodotti tipici potoghesi e brasiliani .. Il proprietario molto simpatico e disponibile nella scelta dei prodotti da consumare ...

Thoroughly recommend the pies and quiches. Great selection of fresh drinks and lovely décor. Seemed very quiet while we were there.

Lovely little cafe in Tollcross. Very friendly service and just the most delicious coffee and pastries - both sweet and savoury. The main attraction has to be the custard tarts - absolutely perfect. My daughter is now making special trips in on the bus to buy them!

Delicious food, delicious coffee and a friendly atmosphere: definitely one of my favourites!

This is a new and absolutely delightful little place in the Toll Cross area of Edinburgh. With the nicest and very friendly owners and staff who are ready to explain all that is on offer, I have become a lunch regular who just can't say no to one more spinach and cheese triangle pastry (no matter how many times I ask, I always forget the name of it!). And I always have to get a new type of dessert each time I visit, we only live once, after all, lunch without one is a sad lunch indeed. The interior of the cafe is very colourful and friendly, especially sitting at the back feels very cosy and tucked away from anything and everything that goes on on the main street. I recommend to anyone, be it a solo munching stop, seeing friends/date, or even visiting with your family. Everything is freshly prepared, and everyday there is some surprise in the form of a new cake or pastry (often even gluten free). <3

Just happened on this Cafe and was so glad I did! Lovely coffee and a REAL Portugese Custard Tart. Will definitely be back. Bought two to take home with me too!

What a lovely place. Great selection of cakes and pastries. Really friendly service. One of the best coffees I've had for a long time in Edinburgh. Will definitely be back.

By far and away my favourite café in Edinburgh. Fab coffee, delicious food and endless hosiptality. The seating area through the back is the perfect place to work, chat or relax. I love the dark furniture, bold prints and the bookshelf full of all sorts of fascinating books in Portuguese.

Hoy desayuné en esta cafetería por recomendación de un amigo al que a partir de ahora, seguiré escuchando cuando me recomiende algo. Me estoy aficionando a las cafeterías portuguesas y en especial al pastel de nata. No tengo palabras para describir lo deliciosos que me resultaron y el toque de la canela, me acabó de enamorar. Un café muy bueno y un trato muy agradable junto con una decoración limpia y elegante que intercala elementos artesanales escogidos con mucho gusto, crean un ambiente que bien merece desviarse un poco del centro para hacerles una visita. Muy recomendable. Estoy seguro que volveré y pienso que muy pronto.

The coffee it's good and the staff very friendly...but the space and the cakes could be better I hope they can change for better

I've been meaning to try this place since it opened, but haven't had a chance to go in until today. I had no idea there was all the space through the back and it is absolutely gorgeous. Beautiful decorated and feels modern and interesting with all the Portuguese colony information (books, pottery etc).

Recently open, The Colony; placed at the heart of Tollcross, has a concept new to hospitality in Edinburgh, merging food from Portugal and Brazil, though I have in mind that the company plans more in the future adding food from other portuguese speaking countries. If you feel you know all about food, you are wrong.

Best Place for a break and drink a perfect coffee with some brazilian or Portuguese snacks, very good music and decor, you feel like Home , high recomended

A very beautiful and charming café, ideal to have a light meal and/or a coffee, alone or with friends. I asked for the soup of the day, and it was a deliciuos tomato soup with homemade bread. To finish, I had a cappuccino and a "brigadeiro", all very tasty for a good price.