# EM's Kitchen, Edinburgh — Reviews & Opening Hours > EM's Kitchen — Cafe in Edinburgh. Rated 4.4/5 from 728 Google reviews. Opening hours, location and directions. Source: https://staycation.co.uk/edinburgh/restaurants/em-s-kitchen (Staycation.co.uk). Cite the source page, not this text version. Cafe ££ # EM's Kitchen 38 St Mary's Street, Edinburgh [View on Google Maps](https://maps.google.com/?cid=13540557887245873081&g_mp=Cidnb29nbGUubWFwcy5wbGFjZXMudjEuUGxhY2VzLlNlYXJjaFRleHQQAhgEIAA) **In short:** EM's Kitchen is a cafe in Edinburgh, rated 4.4 out of 5 from 728 Google reviews. Details checked 28 August 2026 · source: Google Places ## Good to know ### Parking - ✓Paid street ### Payment - ✓Credit cards - ✓Debit cards - ✓Contactless Details via Google — worth confirming with the restaurant before you travel. ## About EM's Kitchen EM's Kitchen sits on St Mary's Street in Edinburgh's city centre. The cafe serves breakfast, brunch and lunch, alongside coffee, beer, wine and cocktails. Diners can eat in or order takeaway, and the venue takes bookings and welcomes children. Breakfast and brunch options include pancakes and Scottish breakfast, with a homemade chai latte also available. The menu extends to dinner and desserts, with vegetarian dishes offered throughout. Service is reported as quick and staff attentive, though quality can be uneven. ## Menu & facilities For the current menu and prices, see [EM's Kitchen's own website](https://www.emskitchen.co.uk/?utm_source=staycation.co.uk&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=restaurant-menu). 🥐 Breakfast 🥞 Brunch 🥪 Lunch 🍽️ Dinner ☕ Coffee 🍺 Beer 🍷 Wine 🍸 Cocktails 🍰 Dessert menu 🥦 Vegetarian options 🍴 Dine-in 🥡 Takeout ## Opening hours **Monday** 8:00 AM – 4:00 PM **Tuesday** 8:00 AM – 4:00 PM **Wednesday** 8:00 AM – 4:00 PM **Thursday** 8:00 AM – 4:00 PM **Friday** 8:00 AM – 4:00 PM **Saturday** 8:00 AM – 4:00 PM **Sunday** 8:00 AM – 4:00 PM ## What's nearby - St Marys St Post Office next door - Edinburgh Copyshop next door - Travelodge Edinburgh Central next door - David Bann Restaurant next door - Holiday Inn Express Edinburgh - Royal Mile by IHG next door Distances as the crow flies, via Google Diners like this cafe's delicious and customizable breakfast and brunch options, including fluffy pancakes and Scottish breakfast, as well as its homemade chai latte. They also highlight the friendly and attentive staff, quick service, and lovely atmosphere. Some reviews mention the food can be of low quality. Summary via Google ## At a glance **Guest rating** 4.4 / 5 (728 reviews) **Price level** ££ **Good for children** Yes **Booking required** Yes **Food hygiene rating** Improvement Required **Destination** Edinburgh Food hygiene rating from the [Food Standards Agency](https://ratings.food.gov.uk/business/1150392). [More restaurants in Edinburgh](https://staycation.co.uk/edinburgh/restaurants) ★ 4.4 (728 reviews) Typical price range (Google) £10 – £20 [Visit official website](https://www.emskitchen.co.uk/?utm_source=staycation.co.uk&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=restaurant) ### Quick Facts **Destination** Edinburgh **Plus Code** 9C7RWRX8+WM ### 🏨 Places to stay near Edinburgh Hotels, B&Bs and self-catering on Booking.com, with live prices. 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