Calton View Cafe

What it serves

Coffee is the centre of things here, with an artisan, locally roasted single-origin bean. The food covers breakfast and lunch rather than evening meals, and the café describes its cooking as using Scottish ingredients, with vegetarian, vegan and organic options marked on the menu. It opens from breakfast through the afternoon every day, so it suits an early start as much as a mid-afternoon coffee.

Why it works for visitors

Jeffrey Street curves down from the Royal Mile towards Waverley Station, so this is an easy stop at either end of a day in the Old Town or before a train. Inside there is a fireplace and free WiFi, and the café has level access from the door to the dining area plus an accessible toilet. Pets are welcome, which is handy if you are exploring with a dog.

Nearby

From the door you are a few minutes from the High Street and the closes leading off it, and the climb up Calton Hill itself is a short walk across the railway. If you are after a pint later, The Waverley Bar and The World's End are close by on St Mary's Street and the High Street.

Highlights

• Locally roasted single-origin coffee
• Breakfast and lunch with Scottish ingredients
• Vegetarian and vegan options
• Views towards Calton Hill

Good to know

• Level access and an accessible toilet.
• Pets are welcome.
• Cash and cards accepted.

Frequently asked questions