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Grand Cafe Edinburgh

20 North Bridge, Old Town

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Elegant cafe in a circa-1905 venue, offering traditional European plates, brunch & cocktails. Summary via Google

Good to know

Accessibility

  • ✓Accessible toilet
  • ✓Accessible seating

Payment

  • ✓Credit cards
  • ✓Debit cards
  • ✓Contactless

Details via Google — worth confirming with the restaurant before you travel, especially for access needs.

About Grand Cafe Edinburgh

Grand Cafe Edinburgh occupies a circa-1905 building on North Bridge in the Old Town. The kitchen serves breakfast, brunch, lunch and dinner, with afternoon tea a speciality. The menu includes traditional European plates and vegetarian dishes, alongside coffee, beer, wine and cocktails.

The cafe accommodates groups and takes bookings. Live music, often piano, features regularly. Service operates across a dine-in space.

Menu & facilities

🥐 Breakfast 🥞 Brunch 🥪 Lunch 🍽️ Dinner ☕ Coffee 🍺 Beer 🍷 Wine 🍸 Cocktails 🍰 Dessert menu 🥦 Vegetarian options
🎵 Live music 🍴 Dine-in

Opening hours

Monday
9:00 AM – 11:00 PM
Tuesday
9:00 AM – 11:00 PM
Wednesday
9:00 AM – 11:00 PM
Thursday
9:00 AM – 11:00 PM
Friday
9:00 AM – 12:00 AM
Saturday
9:00 AM – 12:00 AM
Sunday
9:00 AM – 11:00 PM

Brunch hours

Monday
Closed
Tuesday
Closed
Wednesday
Closed
Thursday
Closed
Friday
Closed
Saturday
10:00 – 11:30 AM
Sunday
10:00 – 11:30 AM

What's nearby

  • The Scotsman Steps next door
  • Eden next door
  • Royal Mile next door

Distances as the crow flies, via Google

Diners like this cafe's delicious food, including afternoon tea assortments, and appreciate the elegant, cozy atmosphere, often enhanced by live piano music. They also highlight the reasonable prices for the quality and the spotless restrooms. Guests consistently praise the attentive, friendly, and professional staff, who provide excellent service.

Summary via Google

At a glance

Cuisine
Afternoon tea
Guest rating
4.5 / 5 (2,283 reviews)
Price level
££
Dogs allowed
No
Good for children
No
Good for groups
Yes
Booking required
Yes
Destination
Old Town