Southern Cross Cafe
open now, until 17:00
Coffee shop Restaurant Cafe
The Southern Cross Cafe is in the heart of the Old Town, on Cockburn St which links the old town with the new town.
We are very proud of our coffee and our home made cakes. Our tasty food is simple and uncomplicated as we use only fresh Scottish sourced. Update description
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2018-03-31
Great coffee, great food and great service from friendly and knowledgeable staff. Highly recommended.
Great coffee, great food and great service from friendly and knowledgeable staff. Highly recommended.
2017-10-28
What a great place. Recently visited Edinburgh and found this little gem. Great coffee, great food and beer. Amazing hospitality, a real buzz about...
What a great place. Recently visited Edinburgh and found this little gem. Great coffee, great food and beer. Amazing hospitality, a real buzz about...
2018-09-30
Great food
Great food
2018-08-05
Fresh tasty food and drinks, despite being very busy staff were excellent
Fresh tasty food and drinks, despite being very busy staff were excellent
2018-08-03
First came here over 20 years ago. It still looks exactly the same and is still awesome.
First came here over 20 years ago. It still looks exactly the same and is still awesome.
2018-07-10
Was at this cafe last month a number of times while playing in the Edinburgh area- Fantastic food, great coffee and a friendly staff. EXCELLENT baked...
Was at this cafe last month a number of times while playing in the Edinburgh area- Fantastic food, great coffee and a friendly staff. EXCELLENT baked...
2018-07-04
Delicious food and friendly welcoming service, came back a second day in a row it was so good!
Delicious food and friendly welcoming service, came back a second day in a row it was so good!
2018-07-01
The Scottish Breakfast tasted so good!
The Scottish Breakfast tasted so good!
2018-06-25
Lovely lunch!
Lovely lunch!
2018-06-23
Standing at the sign saying "Please wait to be seated" while a waitress stares at you blankly was not a good start. We eventually chose our own table....
Standing at the sign saying "Please wait to be seated" while a waitress stares at you blankly was not a good start. We eventually chose our own table....
2018-06-16
Best coffee in town and amazing pancakes! Lovely team, happy and helpful
Best coffee in town and amazing pancakes! Lovely team, happy and helpful
2018-06-09
Came here two years ago, just as good. Great breakfast and coffee, might have to return, only have five days though!
Came here two years ago, just as good. Great breakfast and coffee, might have to return, only have five days though!
2018-06-01
Really good Aussie quality coffee
Really good Aussie quality coffee
2018-04-30
Best coffee I’ve had in Edinburgh... maybe even Scotland! Thanks
Best coffee I’ve had in Edinburgh... maybe even Scotland! Thanks
2018-04-28
Just had the best all day breakfast, and that was the nicest haggis I’ve tasted! Great coffee too! Lovely atmosphere.
Just had the best all day breakfast, and that was the nicest haggis I’ve tasted! Great coffee too! Lovely atmosphere.
2018-04-07
Always busy which is always a good sign. Food is good service is good. Plus they cater for gluten intolerance. I’d always recommend a visit.
Always busy which is always a good sign. Food is good service is good. Plus they cater for gluten intolerance. I’d always recommend a visit.
2018-04-06
Un endroit agréable avec des petits déjeuners délicieux. Nous en avons faits notre QG pour notre semaine à Edinburgh.
Un endroit agréable avec des petits déjeuners délicieux. Nous en avons faits notre QG pour notre semaine à Edinburgh.
2018-04-04
Lovely place to come across having just arrived from the train station. Good food, attentive staff, great atmosphere.
Lovely place to come across having just arrived from the train station. Good food, attentive staff, great atmosphere.
2018-04-01
This place is the package deal! Great food great people Great drinks! In a tourist area this place makes you feel at home! Food is fresh and the owner...
This place is the package deal! Great food great people Great drinks! In a tourist area this place makes you feel at home! Food is fresh and the owner...
2018-04-01
Loved the ambience, the staff was very friendly and helpful. Thanks for making our stay in Edinburgh almost magic ;-)
Loved the ambience, the staff was very friendly and helpful. Thanks for making our stay in Edinburgh almost magic ;-)
Updates from Southern Cross Cafe
2017-05-28
We are not only about good coffee and great customer service - those cafe stairs keep us fit! ;) #emf2017 #edinburgh
We are not only about good coffee and great customer service - those cafe stairs keep us fit! ;) #emf2017 #edinburgh
2017-05-06
Retweeted Glasgow Coffee Fest (@GlasCoffeeFest):
Retweeted Glasgow Coffee Fest (@GlasCoffeeFest):
2017-04-28
Guys #cashbackcoffee is outside the cafe this morning from 8am to 10am. If you miss it you can always relay on us for your morning #coffee ;) #edinburgh
Guys #cashbackcoffee is outside the cafe this morning from 8am to 10am. If you miss it you can always relay on us for your morning #coffee ;) #edinburgh
2017-04-25
Retweeted Scotland Coffee (@edinburghcoffee): #Edinburgh 28/5 buy £3 pastry&coffee at 63A Cockburn St & @BarclaysUK will give you £7
Retweeted Scotland Coffee (@edinburghcoffee): #Edinburgh 28/5 buy £3 pastry&coffee at 63A Cockburn St & @BarclaysUK will give you £7
2017-04-11
#nationalcoffeeweek
#nationalcoffeeweek
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2 reviews of Southern Cross Cafe.
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