The Terrace Cafe
Quick info
About The Terrace Cafe
Breakfast drives the kitchen at The Terrace Cafe, a coffee shop on Ashley Terrace in Edinburgh. Cooked plates form the core of the menu, with a black pudding stack and Eggs Benedict among the options, plus breakfast served in a bun or a wrap for a lighter order. Avocado on toast arrives on sourdough, with egg and hash browns offered on the side. Coffee runs alongside the food, from cappuccino to mocha. Orders are taken and dishes are brought to the table by the team, and no reservations are needed since the room works on a walk-in basis. Dogs are welcome, so walkers can stop in with their companions rather than tie up outside. The doors open Tuesday through Sunday during the daytime, with Mondays closed, making it a morning and midday stop rather than an evening one.
Good to know
- AccessibilityWheelchair-accessible seating
- Good for kidsGood for kids
Menu & Prices
8 dishes- Cappuccino
- English Breakfast
- Croissant
- Eggs Benedict w Avocado Delish
- Pancake
- Chicken Caesar Salad and Coffee
Reviews
What reviewers say
Reviewers most often mention avocado on toast, eggs benedict, english breakfast and jacket potatoes.
What reviewers say
Reviewers most often mention avocado on toast, eggs benedict, english breakfast and jacket potatoes.
Customer Review Summary
Breakfast is what most reviewers come for, and the avocado on toast, whether on sourdough or with hash browns on the side, comes up most often. Close behind are the Eggs Benedict, the English breakfast, a black pudding stack, a breakfast bun and a breakfast wrap, with several praising the presentation and generous portions. Reviewers also mention a mocha, a cappuccino and a croissant, and one reviewer who lived nearby remembers the soups and jacket potatoes. The staff are repeatedly described as lovely and friendly, and several note the place is popular with locals and dog friendly. One reviewer was glad to find gluten-free and dairy-free options, and another calls the place spotless. Reviewers describe the atmosphere as chill and calm, and some say the prices were affordable. No complaints appear in the reviews. One reviewer says the food was so good they forgot to take a photo, and then stole a few bites of a partner's English breakfast.
Customer Review Summary
Breakfast is what most reviewers come for, and the avocado on toast, whether on sourdough or with hash browns on the side, comes up most often. Close behind are the Eggs Benedict, the English breakfast, a black pudding stack, a breakfast bun and a breakfast wrap, with several praising the presentation and generous portions. Reviewers also mention a mocha, a cappuccino and a croissant, and one reviewer who lived nearby remembers the soups and jacket potatoes. The staff are repeatedly described as lovely and friendly, and several note the place is popular with locals and dog friendly. One reviewer was glad to find gluten-free and dairy-free options, and another calls the place spotless. Reviewers describe the atmosphere as chill and calm, and some say the prices were affordable. No complaints appear in the reviews. One reviewer says the food was so good they forgot to take a photo, and then stole a few bites of a partner's English breakfast.
Featured reviews
- philip hilton
“Breakfast wrap was the bees knees. The waitress was lovely. The presentation of the food is brilliant”
- Sue Dorrens
“Super friendly place with lovely, welcoming staff. Food is always really nice and the place is spotless. Really popular with locals.”
- Pavi
“We are so glad to have visited this lovely, homely cafe with delicious food, visually-stimulating plating, and amazing staff! It is great value for money and definitely a hidden gem in Edinburgh. Thank you so much for our delicious coffees and breakfasts. We really enjoyed it and I think I inhaled my avocado and egg on toast with hash browns on the side. I, for one, am always glad to discover places that do gluten-free and dairy-free as options. Thank you, once again, for your warmth and hospitality, Viktor and Sundar. I / we will be back soon.”
- Don Boz
“Lovely small, dog friendly cafe. Staff husband and wife I think very nice and efficient. Food was generous and tasty. We had avo on sourdough and a black pudding stack. Popular place with locals.”
- Deva Kirin Hewett
“The Terrace was our favourite place to warm up with delicious soups and the best jacket potatoes when we lived locally. Lovely, accommodating staff and friendly atmosphere. We miss this cafe!”
Hours
- Monday
- Closed
- Tuesday
- 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 seating
- Dogs allowed inside
- Takeaway
- Dine-in
- Good for kids
- Casual
Show more amenities
- Coffee
- Healthy options
- Quick bite
- Dessert
- Table service
- Solo dining
- Dining options· 3
- Breakfast
- Brunch
- Lunch
- Highlights· 1
- Great tea selection
- Atmosphere· 1
- Cosy
- Pet-friendly· 1
- Dogs allowed outside
- Facilities· 1
- Toilet
- Crowd· 1
- Groups
Location
Coffee shops near The Terrace Cafe
- Project Coffee4.37070.8 mi£15–30Outdoor seatingVegan options
homemade scones, flat white, fresh juice
- 0.9 mi
maple matcha latte, hojicha latte, egg sando
- POP Coffee4.51250.9 miVegan options
black americano, batch brew filter coffee, gluten free brownie
| Place | Rating | Distance | Price | Mentioned in reviews |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Terrace Cafe | 4.8145 | — | £1–15 | avocado on toast, eggs benedict, english breakfast |
| Project CoffeeOutdoor seating · Vegan options | 4.3707 | 0.8 mi | £15–30 | homemade scones, flat white, fresh juice |
| Matcha Sando ◘ Edinburgh: Matcha, Coffee & Sandwich Shop | 4.8109 | 0.9 mi | — | maple matcha latte, hojicha latte, egg sando |
| POP CoffeeVegan options | 4.5125 | 0.9 mi | — | black americano, batch brew filter coffee, gluten free brownie |
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