Irish Dude Coffee & Food

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  Gordon Nicol

  ·3 months ago

  “This is a very good little cafe. Latte was great. Snack was tasty. Price very inexpensive. It's a bit tricky to find as it's tucked away in amongst a lot of office buildings. A great view of Leith docks and a few shops from window. The tram passes right by the window too.”

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  Will

  ·3 months ago

  “Excellent service, very friendly barista. This was the best breakfast and coffee I had during my stay in Edinburgh”

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  Nicki Newell

  ·3 months ago

  “Coffee was popping hot and the breakfast burrito is the best breakfast burrito I've ever had!”

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  Sean Newell

  ·3 months ago

  “Come for the coffee, stay for the burrito. Best breakfast burrito I think I've EVER had bar none. Do the jalapeños.”

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  Peter ELawnMow

  ·4 months ago

  “cafe has excellent coffee and hot chocolate, cozy, relaxed atmosphere, great spot”

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  Andrew Girdwood

  ·4 months ago

  “Irish Dude is good and for a small number of people right now really helpful. As the roadworks and commute around Leith evolves I can see this coffee shop getting even better. It could certainly become a vital stop for Leith workers. Tip: You get proper coffee here and get it quickly. Avoid the big franchises in Ocean Terminal, cross the road and come here instead. The chap who runs this coffee shop is really on the ball. That's why the drinks here are both swift and tasty, they're made with skill and experience. The coffee here is also good quality. The beans are good! The fresh quality is also a big tick for the food. You'll be able to get some freshly delivered local baking or some made while-you-wait sandwiches. I recommend the Caprese, and caution that it sells out quickly. Irish Dude is a coffee shop with baking, sandwich and a few other food options. Perfect for a snack or quick lunch. It's more coffee than food, though. The venue isn't best seen as a small eatery, there's no large lunch option. Or bacon rolls. We've thumbs up for the coffee and snack selection. It's also worth calling out how clean and friendly the venue is. Irish Dude has large windows, there's lots of light (and even a cosy reading chair by the window). I've become a regular and I've noticed some familiar faces with my visits. There's no shortage of choice in Leith, Irish Dude is around the corner for most and so to have earned regulars already is a telling vote of confidence. [June 22 update - still good! Try the croissant toastie] [January 23 update] - still good, explore around the corner from Ocean Terminal to find. [March 23 update] - now with free wi-fi and banging cauliflower sandwiches [July 23 update - now with trams] [October 23 update - breakfast burrito!] [December 23 update - you can now buy Irish groceries here such as Lays crisps, whiskey cake and other items hard or impossible to get elsewhere in Edinburgh] [February 24 update - Irish Dude sauce is superb] [April 24 update - the outside seats are becoming more attractive as the new building work nearby starts to finish up] [November 24 update - good breakfast selection too] [March 25 update - handy for fresh fruit] [June 25 update - breakfast burrito is an excellent start to the day]”

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  Katy G

  ·4 months ago

  “Very poor service. The gentleman serving was sarcastic and abrupt. When the cup of tea came, it was so white and milky. I hadn’t been made aware that the server would add the milk, as otherwise I would have requested far less. Very disappointing cup of tea.”

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  Laurien

  ·4 months ago

  “Great little cafe close to the Royal Yacht! We enjoyed our Chicken Bang Bang and Brie & Apple toasties here. The owner is very friendly. The cafe is clean and nicely decorated. Would really recommend. Only reason it's missing it's fifth star is that coffees were a bit bitter and the service could have been faster.”

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  Narong

  ·4 months ago

  “Not very friendly atmosphere or attitude. Actually miserable! Strong smell of cauliflower and food. Tea is tasteless and wouldn’t recommend. Coffee is ok..”

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  Ece Bakala

  ·5 months ago

  “Great lunch place! The cauliflower and red pepper sandwich was super delicious. I also appreciated that it was served warmed — Just what I needed after a long morning exploring the Royal Britannia exhibition nearby 😊”