Breakfast · Edinburgh
Tucked along the Royal Mile, this is a small, cosy spot that feels warmer than most places on that stretch — and on a dry day the outdoor tables give you somewhere to park a pram without threading it between chairs inside. It's a proper sit-down feed rather than a quick café stop: the steak and beef pies come highly praised, with mash and gravy that suit a cold Edinburgh afternoon, and the Scottish breakfast, soups and big pastry counter cover fussier appetites. There's a kids' menu, high chairs and vegan options, and the staff are consistently described as friendly and patient. Two snags worth knowing: prices are on the steep side for what arrives, and kitchen waits can run long — one family were quoted thirty minutes and waited an hour. Fine with older children; hard with a hungry toddler.
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.
An easygoing Edinburgh café with a kids' menu, high chairs and outdoor seating for a relaxed family bite.
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Cosy Royal Mile café doing standout breakfasts, with a kids' menu, high chairs and solid gluten-free and vegan options — go early.