About Kuna Cafe & Bakery
Baking from scratch shapes the counter at Kuna Cafe & Bakery, a café on Elm Row in Edinburgh. A savoury egg tart with prosciutto and onion marmalade sits alongside scones made in both sweet and savoury versions, so the case runs savoury as well as sweet. Espresso-based coffee is the core drinks offering, and home-made pies and cakes by the slice fill out the rest of the counter. The café takes up a small space in an old building, with seating inside and a variety of seats outside for anyone who prefers to eat outdoors. A step-free, wheelchair-accessible entrance lets visitors with mobility needs come straight in, and dogs are welcome at the tables. There is no booking here, so customers order at the counter and find a seat. Trading is daytime only, most days of the week, with Tuesdays closed.
Good to know
- AccessibilityWheelchair-accessible entrance
- Good for kidsGood for kids
- DietaryVegan options · Vegetarian options
Menu & Prices
31 dishes · mains £3–5- Sunshine Special£4.25
- Double Espresso£3.00
- Americano£3.30
- Cortado£3.60
- Flat White£3.70
- Cappuccino£3.80
Reviews
What reviewers say
Reviewers most often mention scratch made pastries, scones sweet and savory, flat white and cappuccino and homemade pies.
What reviewers say
Reviewers most often mention scratch made pastries, scones sweet and savory, flat white and cappuccino and homemade pies.
Customer Review Summary
Coffee is what nearly every visitor comes back to, described as delicious, unique and consistently great, with individual orders singled out as a perfect flat white, a cappuccino, a latte, and an espresso one reviewer called really great. Close behind are the scratch made pastries and bakes: sweet and savory scones drawing some of the strongest praise, a savory egg tart with prosciutto and onion marmalade, an Earl Grey cake, a lemon cake and a honey cake whose buttercream one reviewer especially enjoyed, plus homemade pies. Several describe the staff as friendly, kind and accommodating, and the small café itself as cozy and warmly welcoming, set in a beautiful old building with a charming interior and both indoor and outdoor seating. Many say plainly that they would return, and several recommend it outright. One visitor in the city for only a few days came back for their daily coffee every time, while another sat outside in the sun over breakfast.
Customer Review Summary
Coffee is what nearly every visitor comes back to, described as delicious, unique and consistently great, with individual orders singled out as a perfect flat white, a cappuccino, a latte, and an espresso one reviewer called really great. Close behind are the scratch made pastries and bakes: sweet and savory scones drawing some of the strongest praise, a savory egg tart with prosciutto and onion marmalade, an Earl Grey cake, a lemon cake and a honey cake whose buttercream one reviewer especially enjoyed, plus homemade pies. Several describe the staff as friendly, kind and accommodating, and the small café itself as cozy and warmly welcoming, set in a beautiful old building with a charming interior and both indoor and outdoor seating. Many say plainly that they would return, and several recommend it outright. One visitor in the city for only a few days came back for their daily coffee every time, while another sat outside in the sun over breakfast.
Featured reviews
- Fionna Heiton
“One of the best cafes in Edinburgh, don't miss Kuna for consistently great coffee, incredible scones ( just the best) and delicious home made pies. The warm welcome from the friendly staff and lovely ambiance make it 11/10!”
- Ross
“Great coffee, great atmosphere and the sweet scones were spectacularly good too. Highly recommended.”
- Pau Re
“Looking for a gorgeous coffee spot in Edinburgh? This place is perfect for a special moment with your partner or friends. It’s one of those gems that feels like a beautiful escape, whether it’s tucked away or right in the heart of things. An unmissable stop for peaceful vibes, tasty bites, and top-tier coffee with perfect service to match”
- Fehér Katinka
“A lovely cafe with a great atmosphere. Everyone is super friendly, kind, and cheerful. The coffee is delicious and unique, and the pastries are simply amazing. I only spent a few days in Edinburgh, but I came here for my daily coffee every time. I’ll definitely be back next time I’m in the city. I highly recommend this place to everyone!”
- Clinton McCann
“Lovely small coffee shop and cafe featuring scratch made sweet and savory pastries, fantastic hospitality and an obvious desire to provide the best product they can. Had a perfect flat white and a savory egg tart with prosciutto and onion marmalade, simple refined perfection!”
Hours
- Monday
- Tuesday
- Closed
- Wednesday
- Thursday
- Friday
- Saturday
- Sunday
Highlights
- Great coffee
- Great dessert
- Great tea selection
- Popular for breakfast
- Popular for lunch
- Popular for solo dining
Amenities
- Wheelchair-accessible entrance
- Outdoor seating
- Dogs allowed outside
- Takeaway
- Dine-in
- Good for kids
Show more amenities
- Vegan options
- Casual
- On-site services
- Coffee
- Quick bite
- Dessert
- Dining options· 4
- Breakfast
- Brunch
- Lunch
- Seating
- Offerings· 1
- Vegetarian options
- Popular for· 1
- Solo dining
- Crowd· 1
- Tourists
- Highlights· 1
- Great tea selection
- Atmosphere· 1
- Cosy
Location
Cafes near Kuna Cafe & Bakery
- 0.2 mi£1–15
pistachio latte, pistachio white chocolate cookie, tofu scramble toast
- Word Of Mouth Leith4.61,0210.4 mi£1–15Outdoor seatingVegetarian optionsReservations
eggs benedict, full breakfast, croque monsieur
- Rocksalt Cafe4.69740.5 mi£10–20
cappuccino with latte art, eggs benedict on sourdough, scrambled eggs with toast
| Place | Rating | Distance | Price | Mentioned in reviews |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kuna Cafe & BakeryOutdoor seating · Vegetarian options · Vegan options | 4.8317 | — | — | scratch made pastries, scones sweet and savory, flat white and cappuccino |
| The Nook (previously OQO) | 4.6579 | 0.2 mi | £1–15 | pistachio latte, pistachio white chocolate cookie, tofu scramble toast |
| Word Of Mouth LeithOutdoor seating · Vegetarian options · Reservations | 4.61,021 | 0.4 mi | £1–15 | eggs benedict, full breakfast, croque monsieur |
| Rocksalt Cafe | 4.6974 | 0.5 mi | £10–20 | cappuccino with latte art, eggs benedict on sourdough, scrambled eggs with toast |
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