Saint Giles' Cathedral Cafe in Edinburgh
About
Saint Giles' Cathedral Cafe is a sanctuary from the bustling Royal Mile in Edinburgh, offering a tranquil setting to enjoy a satisfying lunch. This inviting spot pairs well-brewed coffee with a menu that ranges from hearty soups and sandwiches to delicious hot mains and decadent homemade cakes. Customers frequently praise the cafe for its generous portions, flavorful dishes, and attentive service, making it an ideal place to relax and refuel after exploring the city.
Meals
Lunch
Offering
Serving coffee
Reviews and Ratings
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Quiet little cafe under St Giles' Cathedral. It's a great place to go if you want to get away from the more crowded cafes on the Royal Mile. Good food and great service, have gone back for the stuffed potatoes. Unfortunately this cafe is now closed for business.

Very nice food generous portions in a quite ish courtyard. We enjoyed ☺

Visited as part of a group of 6 for lunch during the Festival. Food was fine but shocked and very surprised to be told there were no toilet facilities open for customers as the Cathedral had made a decision to close them for the duration of the Festival. Very poor show indeed and I won’t go back there - good food or not. What kind of cafe offers no toilet facilities for their customers for goodness sake!!!
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is the address of Saint Giles' Cathedral Cafe?Saint Giles' Cathedral Cafe is located at St Giles' Cathedral, EH1 1RE, Edinburgh, United Kingdom.
- How to get here by public transport?The nearest public transport options provide quick and easy access:
- Bus stop Royal Mile Cashmere (146 m walk)
- Bus stop Chambers Street (264 m walk)
- Bus stop South Bridge (234 m walk)
- Bus stop Victoria Street (112 m walk)
- How is Saint Giles' Cathedral Cafe rated by visitors?Saint Giles' Cathedral Cafe has an average rating of 4.1 based on 67 reviews across platforms such as Google.
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