
About Cafe Truva
Cafe Truva is a Mediterranean cafe and breakfast restaurant on The Shore in Leith, Edinburgh, set by the water on a cobbled street. The menu runs to 33 dishes, and breakfast brings the Turkish Breakfast and the Turkish Brunch Bagel. Turkish coffee arrives in a traditional cezve, and the coffee is made with beans the team roasts itself. Bacon rolls come with a haggis option, and the kitchen also makes soups such as lentil and leek and potato with dill. Vegan moussaka, aubergine shakshuka, simit and baklava appear on the menu too. Scones are home-made, with jam made fresh each morning. The cafe opens daily, and dogs are welcome.
Good to know
- ParkingParking
- AccessibilityWheelchair-accessible entrance · Wheelchair-accessible seating
- Good for kidsGood for kids · Family friendly
- DietaryVegan options · Vegetarian options
Menu & Prices
33 dishes · mains £3–15- Breakfast Roll Single Filling£4.75
- Turkish Breakfast£13.95
- All-Day Breakfast£12.95
- Brioche French Toast£11.95
- Turkish Brunch Bagel£11.95
- Truva Royale£12.95
Reviews
What reviewers say
Reviewers most often mention turkish coffee, turkish breakfast bagel, home-made scones and lentil soup.
What reviewers say
Reviewers most often mention turkish coffee, turkish breakfast bagel, home-made scones and lentil soup.
Customer Review Summary
Turkish coffee is what reviewers mention most, served in the traditional cezve and described as rich and flavorful without being too strong. Close behind are the Turkish breakfast and the Turkish brunch bagel, along with the aubergine shakshuka, lentil soup, vegan moussaka and home-made scones. Several praise the friendly, welcoming staff and the family who run the place, and a few mention the view over the water and cobbled street from the outdoor tables. Reviewers also name baklava, simit, hot chocolate and Turkish apple tea. The main complaint comes from two parents who say staff repeatedly asked them to keep their two-year-old children quiet, so they left feeling unwelcome, and both note the sign advertises dogs but they found it not child friendly. Another diner, asking for one or two ingredients to be left out because of lactose intolerance, got a smirk and a remark that portions would be smaller at the same price. Even so, one reviewer found the place busy at 8.30 on a Sunday morning.
Customer Review Summary
Turkish coffee is what reviewers mention most, served in the traditional cezve and described as rich and flavorful without being too strong. Close behind are the Turkish breakfast and the Turkish brunch bagel, along with the aubergine shakshuka, lentil soup, vegan moussaka and home-made scones. Several praise the friendly, welcoming staff and the family who run the place, and a few mention the view over the water and cobbled street from the outdoor tables. Reviewers also name baklava, simit, hot chocolate and Turkish apple tea. The main complaint comes from two parents who say staff repeatedly asked them to keep their two-year-old children quiet, so they left feeling unwelcome, and both note the sign advertises dogs but they found it not child friendly. Another diner, asking for one or two ingredients to be left out because of lactose intolerance, got a smirk and a remark that portions would be smaller at the same price. Even so, one reviewer found the place busy at 8.30 on a Sunday morning.
Featured reviews
- Kristie Hollowei
“The food was really good! I had the Turkish coffee, which I personally liked a lot better than their other coffee options. My wife had a chai latte which she enjoyed. For food, I got the aubergine shakshuka, which was very tasty. My wife also enjoyed her dish a lot. We will definitely be going back. They are also dog friendly!”
- Glenn Halstead
“A lovely welcome from the waitress lady who took care of us during a recent visit. Lovely food with some Turkish wine and Turkish coffee to finish.”
- Avory Allmand
“Such a cute cafe with a very fresh breakfast! High quality ingredients and an enjoyable time. Mel is so sweet. Would definitely recommend!”
- Nada S'J
“Everything was delicious but when we asked for 1-2 ingredients (one of them because of lactose intolerance) to be opted from a couple of dishes we we’re responded to with a smirk and an unnecessary remark that the portions will be smaller but the price will remain the same. If they can’t accommodate they should have just said so politely and calmly. No need to be lectured.”
- Cristian G
“Very recommended place, absolutely friendly staff, good atmosphere, good vibe, very relax place, good food, and thanks to Ima been so kind and friendly we us 😊 I hope to remember the right name in case is not I'm apologies to don't remember. Xx”
Hours
- Monday
- Tuesday
- Wednesday
- Thursday
- Friday
- Saturday
- Sunday
Highlights
“European-style waterside bistro with pavement tables serving classic Turkish/Mediterranean dishes.”
- Great coffee
- Great dessert
- Great tea selection
- Popular for breakfast
- Popular for lunch
- Popular for solo dining
Amenities
- Wheelchair-accessible entrance
- Parking
- Outdoor seating
- Dogs allowed inside
- Takeaway
- Dine-in
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- Family friendly
- Vegan options
- Alcohol
- Casual
- On-site services
- Beer
- Offerings· 10
- Cocktails
- Coffee
- Free water refills
- Healthy options
- Late-night food
- Quick bite
- Small plates
- Spirits
- Vegetarian options
- Wine
- Family-friendly· 1
- Good for kids
- Dining options· 7
- Breakfast
- Brunch
- Lunch
- Dinner
- Dessert
- Seating
- Table service
- Popular for· 2
- Solo dining
- Good for working on laptop
- Facilities· 1
- Toilet
- Pet-friendly· 1
- Dogs allowed outside
- Highlights· 3
- Great coffee
- Great dessert
- Great tea selection
- Atmosphere· 2
- Cosy
- Trendy
- Crowd· 4
- Groups
- LGBTQ+ friendly
- Tourists
- Transgender safe space
- Accessibility· 1
- Wheelchair-accessible seating
Location
Cafes near Cafe Truva
- The Clock Cafe & Bistro4.45030.1 mi£1–15Outdoor seatingVegetarian optionsDelivery
avocado toast, fish & chips, oatmeal with bananas
- Cocorico4.92340.3 miOutdoor seatingVegetarian optionsVegan options
homemade cakes selection, full scottish breakfast, banana bread
- La Cime4.91390.9 mi£10–20Reservations
cheese scone, seasonal brunch menu, coffee
| Place | Rating | Distance | Price | Mentioned in reviews |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cafe TruvaOutdoor seating · Vegetarian options · Vegan options | 4.6740 | — | £1–15 | turkish coffee, turkish breakfast bagel, home-made scones |
| The Clock Cafe & BistroOutdoor seating · Vegetarian options · Delivery | 4.4503 | 0.1 mi | £1–15 | avocado toast, fish & chips, oatmeal with bananas |
| CocoricoOutdoor seating · Vegetarian options · Vegan options | 4.9234 | 0.3 mi | — | homemade cakes selection, full scottish breakfast, banana bread |
| La CimeReservations | 4.9139 | 0.9 mi | £10–20 | cheese scone, seasonal brunch menu, coffee |
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