Prestonfield House
A grand, antique-filled Edinburgh hotel with lush gardens, a teahouse and high-end dining for a special family occasion.

Cafés · Edinburgh
A community hub on the edge of Edinburgh with a balcony you'll want on any sunny day, and a kids' play area that buys you ten minutes of hot coffee. Everything's home-cooked — the tomato lentil soup gets raved about, along with paninis, baked potatoes with soup, a rotating stew special, and roughly eight sweet things at the counter (the oat coconut slice has a following). Portions are generous and prices genuinely low: two mains, a panini, drinks and cake came to around £35. Service is quick and the staff chat without hovering. Two honest snags — inside is small, about six tables and twenty seats, so it's tight with a buggy at busy times and worth heading outdoors if you can; and it sits beside a main road, though the traffic fades to background hum. Free parking, high chairs, vegan options, and a museum to wander round after.

A little something creative for your next meal out. Filled with colouring, simple drawing prompts for cute animals, origami and conversation starters designed to bring more play, laughter and connection to the table. 3 free printable packs for toddlers, preschoolers and primary-aged children.
A grand, antique-filled Edinburgh hotel with lush gardens, a teahouse and high-end dining for a special family occasion.
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