Sir Walter's Cafe in the Gardens
An old-fashioned Edinburgh tearoom serving Scottish lunches and teas, with outdoor seating and striking city views.

Scottish Restaurant · Edinburgh
The Scottish Cafe & Restaurant sits in the heart of Edinburgh and makes family meals easy, with a kids' menu, high chairs for the little ones, and vegan options so everyone at the table is sorted. When the weather plays along there's outdoor seating too, and with a 4.3 rating from over 1,400 diners it's a reliable spot for a relaxed bite.

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An old-fashioned Edinburgh tearoom serving Scottish lunches and teas, with outdoor seating and striking city views.
A relaxed Edinburgh coffee shop with vegan options and a 4.8 rating, easy for families looking for a friendly spot to pause.
A relaxed mid-priced café inside Edinburgh's M&S, handy for a coffee and a bite during a family shopping trip.