Mary's Cafe Bistro

About Mary's Cafe Bistro

Tucked near the Royal Mile, this is the kind of light, airy café that works when you've got a pram and a hungry child in tow — buggy access, high chairs, a kids' menu, and a small secluded back garden that families describe as a lovely surprise. Portions are generous: the oat bowl is big enough for two at £10.95, and the haggis burger is genuinely huge. Breakfast is the strength — Scottish breakfast, eggs Royale, freshly made omelettes, plus vegan and vegetarian options including veggie haggis. Food usually arrives quickly and the owners are warm, sometimes remembering what you ordered earlier in the day. Save room for the chocolate cake, which people rave about. Two honest notes: service can lag at busy times, and the toilets are dated.

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