Red Kite Café

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  Stuart Murdoch

  ·1 month ago

  “Very friendly, patient and helpful staff. The Scottish Rarebit was phenomenal with juniper and pink peppercorn and a zingy, crunchy minted apple slaw”

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  Kamil Gracki

  ·3 months ago

  “A coffee and breakfast place. The food was tasty. Just keep in mind that the kitchen opens at 9 :)”

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  katinka locascio

  ·3 months ago

  “With arguably some of the best coffee in town, this cafe has an impressive menu of brunch items AND a well labeled array of gluten free desserts. We found our way before hiking up Arthur’s seat and it was the perfect way to start the day. Highly recommend!”

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  Victoria Masterson

  ·4 months ago

  “Wowzer! Totally delicious breakfast of wonderfully perfect scrambled eggs with bacon and sourdough toast, plus decaf latte. My other half had an amazing veggie breakfast with an ingenious garnish of roasted veg. Excellent service and atmosphere. We will be back. Thank you Red Kite team! 😀👍”

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  AA

  ·9 months ago

  “We entered the place randomly (honestly just to take some pictures and then go) while walking, but the staff were so friendly and welcomed us even tho there was a wait. We decided to give it a try, and it was the best decision ever. The food was soo yummy (Turkish eggs) and the coffee surprised me as well. Loved the atmosphere. Definitely will be back.”

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  Robert “Bobby” Ford

  ·11 months ago

  “Stopped at this cute little cafe back in July while waiting for a store to open close by. Tried the Turkish eggs for brunch — poached eggs over garlicky yogurt with warm chili butter and crusty bread. One of the best breakfast dishes we’ve ever had. 🔥🍳 So good!”

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  Ryan Brake

  ·1 year ago

  “I've been on a quest over the last years to find the best breakfast in Edinburgh. This is definitely a contender. I am a fussy eater and didn't want eggs or mushrooms, so you can see my breakfast was fairly simple. But all the ingredients were great. Fresh bread, high quality haggis with the sausages and bacon cooked to perfection. The big revelation for me here is how fantastically well garlic butter goes with breakfast food. Would never have thought of it myself. Wish more places done that. Overall the atmosphere was good, service was great, very friendly. The breakfast is maybe a bit pricey for the amount of food on my plate, but this is Edinburgh, so didn't really cost more than anywhere else locally. Would have been nice to have some potato scone / hash brown, some beans are always a welcome addition. But overall, highly recommend.”

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  Maedeh Shanehsaz

  ·1 year ago

  “Red Kite sheltered us on a rainy day with their herbal teapots. Each pot is enough for two people, and they’re kind enough to offer a second cup at no extra charge. But their masala tea is not real masala tea; it doesn’t have milk; but it tastes good. I liked the atmosphere and interior design; it felt relaxed and free. Just be aware that weekend mornings can get a bit crowded. They have large shared tables, which accommodate many people but offer less privacy. Despite the busy times, the service is consistently good.”

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  Paul Senk

  ·1 year ago

  “Monday just past noon, had a nice breakfast selection, delicious, coffee was great , as good as it looks in the pic. Food options were plentiful for vegan as well. Very full afterwards, definitely a return visit the next time I am in Edinburgh.”

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  Wendy Law

  ·2 years ago

  “Exceptional food, vibes and most importantly, service! How kind were they to replace my plate when they realized that I couldn’t eat onions in the avo toast. They even came to check on me, which was so kind. Additionally, it’s just good vibes, spacious and filled with sunlight. The coffee is out of this world, the portions are huge, and I just absolutely adore this cafe!! 10 out of 10!!”

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