Address: 57 Bath St, Portobello, Edinburgh EH15 1HE, United Kingdom
Phone: +441316572636
Rating: 4.4
based on 287 reviews.
Location and Views
Pros:
"Beautiful location and very reasonably priced for the location of being on the seafront."
"The perfect beach cafe right by the sea with great views and outdoor seating."
"Great view and lovely to sit outside."
"The view is impeccable ..anyone wanting to pamper themselves with a hearty snack and powerview of the sea, that's your place to be."
"An absolutely delightful beach and beautiful scenery."
"Perfect location, right on the beach."
"Fabulous location, get a window seat."
Cons:
"Over priced. Won't be back, which is a shame as the place looked pretty."
"Very nice but overpriced."
"Also felt it was all over priced for what it is."
"But even for the awesome sea view the prices are a bit over the top or the portions are a bit too small."
"Way overpriced for what it is."
"You need to book at the weekends for overpriced average food served with disdain if you don't meet their judgemental expectations of who their customers are."
"But didn't feel COVID safe inside - tables too close."
Food Quality
Pros:
"Rolls lovely and crisp and bacon tasty."
"We chose the panini and the Scotch eggs which were both Delicious."
"We had the soup of the day (peas and mint, just lovely!!!!), a sandwich, cakes and freshly juiced lemonade!"
"Delicious food. Great desserts, cakes and, of course, the ice cream and sorbets."
"The Bakewell was exceptional."
"Food is top notch, but some dishes can be a little small for the price - but its all home made breads and organic etc. so your money is well spent."
"The food was excellent and obviously freshly made."
Cons:
"The chocolate and pear cake we tried was a bit dry and crumbly."
"Ridiculously expensive plus the cheese scones are half the size they used to be but still the same price!"
"The cakes look better than they tasted."
"The pancakes were cold dry and the bacon was cold."
"The wrap my husband ordered was very disappointing."
"Fish cakes for a starter was pretty tasteless."
"The fresh orange juice has clearly been mixed with boxed juice from the shop and that is poor when is being sold as freshly squeezed."
Service
Pros:
"This place is a real gem. You feel as if you're being looked after as soon as you put a foot in the door."
"The staff are friendly the food is good and the outlook is great."
"Service is also friendly and prompt."
"The staff were super friendly."
"Very welcoming and friendly staff, we got sat immediately and drinks/food was taken quickly despite how busy it was so the staff is great!"
"Service was quick and staff were friendly."
"Really friendly, welcoming and attentive service from a hard working team."