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About L'Etoile Salon de Tea
On West Port in Edinburgh, L'Etoile Salon de Tea is a walk-in cafe with 82 items across its menu. Breakfast runs alongside coffee and a varied tea selection, and the kitchen offers tosties and a soup and baguette combo for something more filling. Among the wider list, homemade bread, focaccia and Chicken Milanese show up as options, with Insalata Caprese and garlic bread and mozzarella also on offer. Gluten free pastries, cakes and macarons are available for those avoiding wheat. There is no table reservation system, and orders and seating are handled on a walk-in basis.
Good to know
- AccessibilityHas wheelchair-accessible entrance · Has wheelchair-accessible seating
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Menu & Prices
82 dishes · mains £4–35- Homemade Bread£5.95
- Insalata Caprese£10.95
- Chicken Milanese£21.95
- Focaccia£7.95
- Garlic Bread & Mozzarella£7.50
- Garlic Bread£5.95
Reviews
What reviewers say
Reviewers most often mention gluten free cakes, pastries and macarons, baguette combo and soup.
What reviewers say
Reviewers most often mention gluten free cakes, pastries and macarons, baguette combo and soup.
Customer Review Summary
Gluten free cakes draw the most praise, with a reviewer whose celiac partner felt looked after by the range. Close behind are the soup, baguette combo, pastries and macarons, plus a tostie and an artistic dessert. Reviewers also single out the coffee, a varied tea selection and breakfast. Several describe warm, attentive staff, and one returns repeatedly for the breakfast.
Customer Review Summary
Gluten free cakes draw the most praise, with a reviewer whose celiac partner felt looked after by the range. Close behind are the soup, baguette combo, pastries and macarons, plus a tostie and an artistic dessert. Reviewers also single out the coffee, a varied tea selection and breakfast. Several describe warm, attentive staff, and one returns repeatedly for the breakfast.
Featured reviews
- Stephanie Sim
“Was just walking pass but thought it looks nice and decided to try it out since it’s my last day in Edinburg! …”
- Kazuhiro Momochi
“I've been here couple times already, every time was fantastic and keeps me coming back. They offer really delicious breakfast and quality coffee. Lovely staff that takes care of everyone. Definitely would and will recommend coming here.”
- Emily Lowe
“If I could give higher than 5/5 I would. The service as soon as we arrived was warm and welcoming. The team were very attentive and the selection of cakes was amazing. My partner who is a celiac felt so special with such an excellent range. The cakes were some of the best gluten free cakes I have ever tried and the coffee was good too. The lady serving today was a total superstar. Friendly, warm, welcoming and attentive. Excellent all round. Would highly recommend to anyone but especially people avoiding gluten! Thank you so much, will be back when we can.”
- Nicolas Saravia Moreno
“Wonderful experience!! First class service to high quality food. Great variety on the menu. In our case we had a coffee (perfect) a very artistic and opulent dessert and we tried delicious tostie good portions as well. This restaurant really add value to everything the offer. We will be back again.”
- Andie Gooding
“A charming little gem tucked away in Edinburgh, L’Étoile Salon de Tea is a delightful French-style café that punches well above its weight. Whether you’re a tea enthusiast or simply looking for a cosy spot to relax, this place delivers on all fronts. The drinks menu is varied, with a wonderful selection of teas alongside other beverages — all at very reasonable prices. The food is where this café truly shines. The soup was absolutely fantastic- rich, flavourful, and warming. We opted for the baguette combo which was very filling. The pastries and macarons were nothing short of amazing. Beautifully made and utterly delicious. Gluten free options available. The intimate atmosphere gives it a genuine Parisian café feel, making it the perfect escape from the bustle of the city. A lovely experience from start to finish — highly recommended for anyone visiting Edinburgh looking for quality food and drink in a relaxed, charming setting. We will definitely be returning the next time we travel to Edinburgh.”
Amenities
- Has wheelchair-accessible entrance
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- Accessibility· 1
- Has wheelchair-accessible seating
Location
Cafes near L'Etoile Salon de Tea
- The Coffee Mill4.71,2160 miVegetarian optionsDeliveryVegan options
full scottish breakfast, haggis and black pudding, flat white coffee
- Quinn’s cafe4.91,1630 miVegetarian optionsDeliveryVegan options
full Scottish breakfast, haggis, black pudding
- The Café3.2460.1 mi
Too Good To Go bags, fish and chips, leek and potato soup
| Place | Rating | Distance | Mentioned in reviews |
|---|---|---|---|
| L'Etoile Salon de Tea | 4.7870 | — | gluten free cakes, pastries and macarons, baguette combo |
| The Coffee MillVegetarian options · Delivery · Vegan options | 4.71,216 | 0 mi | full scottish breakfast, haggis and black pudding, flat white coffee |
| Quinn’s cafeVegetarian options · Delivery · Vegan options | 4.91,163 | 0 mi | full Scottish breakfast, haggis, black pudding |
| The Café | 3.246 | 0.1 mi | Too Good To Go bags, fish and chips, leek and potato soup |
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