Cafe Blush in Edinburgh

219 Morningside Rd, Edinburgh EH10 4QT, United Kingdom

★★★★★
(227 reviews)
Categories: Cafe Breakfast restaurant Coffee shop

About

At Cafe Blush, we only use the finest fresh ingredients and all our food is prepared daily to ensure you receive the highest quality possible - try and see for yourself. We also have some great value Meal Deals all available for collection!

Website
cafeblush.co.uk
Address
219 Morningside Rd, Edinburgh EH10 4QT, United Kingdom
Plus Code
WQHR+67 Edinburgh, United Kingdom
Time Zone
Europe/London

Business Hours

Monday
8 AM–5 PM
Tuesday
8 AM–5 PM
Wednesday
8 AM–5 PM
Thursday
8 AM–5 PM
Friday
8 AM–5 PM
Saturday
8 AM–5 PM
Sunday
8 AM–5 PM

Services

Service options
On-site services Takeaway Dine-in
Highlights
Great tea selection
Accessibility
Wheelchair-accessible entrance Wheelchair-accessible seating Wheelchair-accessible toilet
Offerings
Coffee
Dining options
Breakfast Brunch Lunch Dinner Dessert Seating
Amenities
Toilets
Atmosphere
Casual Cosy
Crowd
Family friendly LGBTQ+ friendly Transgender safe space
Payments
Credit cards Debit cards NFC mobile payments Credit cards
Children
Good for kids High chairs Kids' menu
Parking
Free of charge street parking Free parking lot

Reviews

4.5
★★★★★
227 reviews

Most Mentioned

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5 stars
154
4 stars
47
3 stars
15
2 stars
3
1 stars
8
★★★★★
November 2, 2024

The smoked salmon bagel was divine and the people there is so nice would love to become a regular if I lived near here!

★★★★★
October 7, 2024

The customer service was amazing. We were on vacation and came across Cafe Blush as an option for breakfast in the area. Best choice ever. Mehmet our server was fantastic. He was attentive & friendly. Our food was pleasant both visually and to our taste buds. We loved them so much we went back the following morning.

★★★★★
September 12, 2024

Always come here when I visit Morningside. The service is great and the staff always so friendly.

★★★★★
September 1, 2024

Overall great. Food was lovely and freshly cooked. Only reason I didn't give it a five was because the capachino wasn't great. Would def go again

★★★★★
July 15, 2024

Myself and 5 others popped in here for some brunch before a wedding - food was fantastic and lovely owners, would highly recommend!

★★★★★
April 10, 2024

Just had brunch here and it was lovely. Got recommended this place by a family member and I’m glad I came. Had the pancakes with maple syrup with banana as extra. The pancakes were so delicious, nicely presented with blueberries and strawberry slices. I definitely recommend it. They’re freshly made so you needn’t worry about getting that dry feeling at the top of your mouth. They were soo good! The environment is welcoming, the staff is very friendly and so comfortable to be here. Especially with my autism and social anxiety, this place was so comfortable I had my headphones off almost the entire time! I’d definitely recommend giving this place a visit as it’s so nice. Next time I’ll be back to try the toasties.

★★★★★
March 25, 2024

Went yesterday and the waiter was very friendly! My partner and I ordered caramel iced coffees which were the perfect mix of caramel and espresso ☕ the food was delicious, particularly our side salads which had the most delicious dressing. Highly recommend for lunch or a coffee break!

★★★★★
December 20, 2023

I had the armenian cake (honey and walnut cake) and hands down one of the best cakes I have ever had. The owner recommended it and I loved it. Would go back again and again. Service was awesome. Food was plated really well. The people working there were really sweet.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 15, 2024

Nice we place for breakfast

★★★★★
December 8, 2024

super service and delicious breakfast

★★★★★
November 24, 2024

beyond my expectation

★★★★★
Local Guide
October 22, 2024

Very nice food and staff!

★★★★★
Local Guide
October 22, 2024

Parking: No parking, just drop offs Kid-friendliness: Kid friendly atmosphere Wheelchair accessibility: Has wheel chair accessibility

★★★★
Local Guide
August 22, 2024

Lovely chill setting , staff friendly and welcoming

★★★★★
Local Guide
July 22, 2024

Service was good food was lovely atmosphere was spot on

★★★★★
Local Guide
July 22, 2024

Very kind and helpful staff. The small breakfast is to die for! I recommend.

★★★★★
Local Guide
June 22, 2024

Dog friendly. Very good selection of cakes and coffee. Glutton free options too

★★★★★
Local Guide
June 22, 2024

Great for a quick coffee- dog friendly. Great neighbourhood.

★★★★★
Local Guide
June 22, 2024

Nice little cafe with a great selection of sweet and savoury goodies. Reasonably priced. Friendly service.

★★★★★
May 22, 2024

love the everything about this place

★★★★★
Local Guide
April 22, 2024

Would recommend the marlenka cake. Bacon roll was great too. Very friendly service.

★★★★★
Local Guide
January 22, 2024

Great food & very friendly service

★★★★★
Local Guide
January 22, 2024

Really nice place with really nice staff. Delicious breakfast, highly recommended!

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2023

Lovely toasted sandwiches and coffee. Friendly staff would recommend this cafe highly.

★★★★★
December 22, 2023

Very very nice place, amazing food and service. I got a falafel, cappuccio and delicious dessert, highly recommended,

★★★★★
December 22, 2023

Lovely atmosphere, great food and great staff. They were so friendly and polite! Excellent service. Looking forward to coming again!

★★★★★
December 22, 2023

Really good breakfast. New ownership with Memet whos reviewing the menu and suppliers. Very friendly and great coffee and roll with good and broad menu. Bright and clean. Easy to recommend!

★★★★★
December 22, 2023

Really lovely cafe. Food was great and they give very hearty portions. I ll be back.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2023

Lovely food, excellent service

★★★★★
December 22, 2023

Amazing welcome and service

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2023

Lovely, friendly service. We had breakfast there. The Eggs Royal was fenomenal.

★★★★★
December 22, 2023

really nice cafe with great service and good food. friendly staff and lots of options

★★★★★
December 22, 2023

Really nice staff and the food was brilliant. They were really lovely and welcoming. Warm and friendly atmosphere.

★★★★★
December 22, 2023

You have to try the Stornoway black pudding it is delicious. Mamet Is very welcoming do try

★★★★★
December 22, 2023

Often have brunch here, great choice, fab food, fine for veggie-vegans. Staff out of this world helpful & friendly. Warning: cakes & treats srsly good! Recommendation for vegetarians

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2023

Brilliant little coffee shop, with gluten-free options. The coffee was lovely. The staff were very nice and friendly

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2023

It is second time to I have been here. I really loved everything. Breakfast was awesome and friendly staff. Thanks for everything

★★★★★
December 22, 2023

It was a clean and warm place. Thank you, Mr. Mamed, for the opportunity.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2023

Had a few minutes before the bus came so popped into to this delightful Cafe. Friendly and quick service. I saw the full breakfast he was making other patrons--Ill be back!!!

★★★★★
December 22, 2023

A great café with really good coffee and food, which is dog friendly too. I was having the worst day - popped a tyre and was stranded with my dog in Morningside. I came across this lovely place - the staff are warm and welcoming. They were so nice about me having to leave last minute (when I finally got a ride home) and wrapped up my food with no issues - the chicken pesto panini is so tasty with generous side salad. Id definitely recommend! Thanks for making my stressful morning a little bit better!

★★★★★
December 22, 2023

Very friendly staff very interesting breakfast & cakes and cozy atmosphere! Definitely worth it.

★★★★★
December 22, 2023

Food and service is amazing here, Turkish breakfast was very filling. I had a Marlenka cake and it was super tasty, never saw it anywhere else. Staff and owners go out of their way to provide the best. We will be back soon.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2023

New owners have improved the food and decorated the cafe to make it look better well done

★★★★★
December 22, 2023

It was a lovely little atmosphere, the staff was very friendly, and the smoothie was delicious, makes me want to come back and try some more offerings

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2023

Mediterranean Breakfast was very good and very friendly mangers thank you for everything

★★★★★
December 22, 2023

Food was fantastic and owners (Memet) /staff are very kind and super friendly. Definitely recommend this cafe.

★★★★★
December 22, 2023

the smoothie tasted super fresh, as well as the pastries! everyone was super friendly as well!

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2023

We had bought from the breakfast choices .. food was good and staff very freindly znd efficient

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2023

Excellent looking at menu thought prices a bit high but when food arrived plenty for the money well worth it

★★★★★
December 22, 2023

I recently had the pleasure of stumbling upon this cafe when I was looking for a place for quick lunch, and I must say, it was a fantastic experience from start to finish. With the exceptional customer service and delicious coffee. It is really difficult for me to find a good place for coffee as I used to be a barista, my expectations are very high and this place checks all of the boxes. There is a lot of thought and care put into this place and heads down to the staff for making every customer feel special and appreciated. It is really an art to make a coffee shop - an experience for customers. Highly recommend.

★★★★★
December 22, 2023

Food was incredible and lovely service

★★★★★
December 22, 2023

Lovely food and grear service

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2023

I enjoyed my breakfast

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2023

Had the homemade tomato soup & it was really tasty and filling. Staff are attentive and polite. Highly recommend.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2023

Really lovely place to have all day breakfast or any other meal. The staff were so kind and friendly.

★★★★★
December 22, 2023

Friendly service - they were accommodating with dietary requirements and really helpful with the kids.

★★★★★
December 22, 2023

Me and my amazing boyfriend were looking for a quick bite to eat before sadly leaving that beautiful city that is Edinburgh. We walked across Café Blush as it was near our hotel. Not only the people were very very lovely and made our breakfast even better, but the food was very tasty! We had paninis and both the chicken and the goat one were delicious! The moccha was incredible! I highly recommend that charming little place if you are spending time in lovely lovely Edinburgh:)

★★★★★
December 22, 2023

Great staff, great food

★★★★★
December 22, 2023

The cutest little cafe in Edinburgh with amazing food and good prices! The atmosphere is very relaxing, with good music and the service is fantastic. My favourite cafe in Edinburgh! Food

★★★★★
December 22, 2023

The hot chocolate was bussin

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2023

Went for breakfast, initially a bacon roll, but went the whole hog with a full breakfast. Omg, it was excellent, well cooked, well presented, with thick bacon, Haggis, 2 eggs, 2 sausage, beans, toast the whole works. Cant be faulted, excellent

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2023

Super place for breakfast- tried the Eggs Benedict, which was delicious. Good coffee. Very friendly service.

Local Guide
December 22, 2022

Waitress didnt wear a mask. Double espresso turned out to be a weak black coffee Cake was nice though! Added onto my list not to return

★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2022

Very good full English breakfast.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2022

Great food

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2022

Clean cafe and good collection of food and drinks

★★★★★
December 22, 2021

Really friendly staff,great coffee and cake.Id recommend.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2021

very pleasant staff ,nice atmosphere food excellent .would definitely recommend.

★★★★★
December 22, 2021

Friendly staff. Good service. Nice scones.

★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2021

Not covid safe

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2021

Great little cafe. Ive only ever had a quick breakfast roll/brunch here, but the staff are friendly and the food is good quality

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2021

Great food and service

★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2021

Friendly service and a good pot of tea and scone

★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2021

Nice setting, friendly and good value.

★★★★★
December 22, 2021

Great coffee . Friendly staff. A nice experience coffee at BLUSH.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2021

Staff always very welcoming as soon as you enter coffee is really very good go every Saturday morning

★★★★
December 22, 2021

Nice little place. Good menu

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2021

Great place, lovely staff. Good food, with an annoying front door.

★★★★★
December 22, 2021

I love bringing people I work with to Cafe Blush the staff are extremely warm and welcoming and the coffee is great!

★★★★★
December 22, 2021

Always good there.

★★★★★
December 22, 2021

Great staff. Lovely atmosphere.

★★★★★
December 22, 2020

Friendly cosy and food cooked the way you want. Highly recommended.

December 22, 2020

Got charged £2.50 for lettuce on my bacon roll....only in Scotland...

★★★★★
December 22, 2020

I popped in for a takeaway lunch on Monday. The tomato and basil soup and cheese salad roll were completely delicious and just exactly what I wanted. The service was really great too, friendly and calm. I have sensory issues and the lady who served me seemed to recognise that I was a but delicate and without making a fuss helped me get in and out of there like an everyday person, I was grateful. I took a couple of cheesecakes away for my friend and her daughter and although I didnt try them myself I was reliably informed that they were yummy. The tables seemed full of satisfied customers and I will definitely be going back.

★★★★★
December 22, 2020

Good lunch, quick service

★★★★★
December 22, 2020

Popped in on a wander round Morningside, looking for tea and cake on my birthday, during Covid restrictions. Lovely clean bright place, refreshments very good, and service was quick as a flash!

★★★★★
December 22, 2020

Great service

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2020

Amazing food, sweets, tea and coffee served by the nicest people! Highly recommended!

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2020

Always have a great meal here. Love it!

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2020

Very nice lunch. Tables well spaced out. Table service. Busy, but quick turnaround at lunchtime.

★★★★★
December 22, 2020

Great people and good food. Wouldnt go anywhere else

★★★★★
December 22, 2020

When we arrived it was rather busy but we were served promptly and didnt have to wait long for our order to arrive. Had a lovely full breakfast and coffee. Will definitely be back!

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2020

Friendly place with nice food, delicious cakes and great coffee.

★★★★★
December 22, 2020

Very nice and well organised for Covid. Food very good. Will go again.

★★★★★
December 22, 2020

I went there because nothing else was open and I needed something substantial to eat. I was very pleased with the freshly cooked Spanish omelette and the salad. My son had a panini with a coffee. The whole bill was only £15. I will definitely go there again even if other cafes are open. Incidentally the toilets were clean and the social distancing and sanitizing rules were followed. All in all a great find.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2020

Had a very nice latte here which was much nicer than the offering from nearby cafe Nero. However, much to my embarrassment I walked out of the cafe, having forgotten to pay. Fortunately, my companion reminded me and I was in able to return before the barista had a chance to chase me up the street.

★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2019

Really good coffee, and we enjoyed takeaway breakfast rolls. Good value.

★★★★★
December 22, 2019

Popped in for a tea and some lunch with family, Inc a disabled brother. Staff couldnt have been any more helpful, kinder and friendly. No everywhere you can get this service! Tea and food were great too!

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2019

Very quick and friendly service and the coffee is great. A nice quiet and relaxing atmosphere with free WiFi.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2019

They do a fantastic loose leaf apple & cinnamon tea - I highly recommend it. Some of their cakes are quite nice, too, though pricey. Their lunch options are good, too.

December 22, 2019

Food quality hit and miss. In the past waiting staff were friendly and welcoming but ate there recently when one waitress was unfriendly and the other very patronising. Will not be returning and neither will my friends, who live in the area.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2019

Been here several times the last several years, its always friendly and cozy and all day breakfast is nice cause its hard to get eggs after noon in cafés for some reason

★★★★★
December 22, 2019

Best hot chocolate

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2019

Great cafe, the coffee is nice and hot and they have a fantastic selection of lovely cakes.

★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2019

Good variety of food and snacks. Friendly staff and quick service. All competitively priced.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2019

This is a lovely little gem of a place. Dont be disappointed if you cant get a seat because they are so busy. Try again. Worth waiting for. Staff so nice.

★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2019

Lovely wee cafe in Morningside, with impressive menu. Nothing too complicated but full breakfast, paninis, various egg on toast variations, nachos etc as well as good selection of drinks and cakes (though I general find the latter somewhat too sugary) . They usually have gluten free bread, can do vegetarian and possibly some vegan. Wheelchair access is limited, you would need help to get in as theres a step and quite a heavy door. The toilet may just about be accessible with a wheelchair. Its on level flooring with the cafe so once youre in this should be workable. It may be slightly awkward negotiating the toilet door, and the hand dryer is definitely too high for a wheelchair user.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2019

Best hot chocolate in Morningside

★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2019

Disappointed in the coffee and sandwich I had. Tasteless. I doubt if Id go back.

★★★★
December 22, 2019

Nice little cafe service always good.. relaxed atmosphere scrambled egg roll and pot of tea decent.. reasonable priced.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2019

This is a great place to sit down and relax. It has a great atmosphere and friendly staff. The food and the coffee where excellent and I will definitely be coming back again.

★★★★★
December 22, 2019

Very friendly staff good was delightfully

★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2019

Really nices cafe & staff were nices to

Local Guide
December 22, 2019

Expensive full breakfast here, especially if you get 2 pieces of bacon that are severely burnt. Wont be back.

★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2019

Clean and friendly. Good food and lovely cakes

★★★★★
December 22, 2019

Lovely place and nice food staff really nice service quick also and everything fresh

★★★
December 22, 2019

The service was shocking

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2019

wow food here is fab

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2018

Lovely staff, great coffee and food

★★★★★
December 22, 2018

Fantastic Breakfasts, quality baking and great choice of Teas and Coffees serves by really good staff.

★★★★
December 22, 2018

Good coffee , if you sit at window you can get free M&S WiFi

★★★★★
December 22, 2018

Lovely cafe.

★★★★★
December 22, 2018

Freshly made and very tasty light meal with a pot of tea. Owner of the cafe is the chef. Lovely family owned business. Reasonably priced and very pleasant décor.

★★★★★
December 22, 2018

Ive eaten here a number of times. Their Scottish breakfast is perfect. Its what you always dream of but usually never get. If thats your experience then make the trip to cafe blush. PS. and they know how to make coffee.

★★★★★
December 22, 2018

Hi there great love going to the cafe blush lovely staff xxxx betty

★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2018

A lovely clean friendly cafe . Helpful staff and lovely food.

★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2018

Although they have limited choices, but this place is so cozy and warm! I recommend the baked potato and carrot cake afterwards

★★★★★
December 22, 2018

Great place with friendly staff and great food.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2018

Tasty food, friendly happy staff.

★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2018

Pleasant cafe ambiance with good coffee. Friendly staff too. Didnt order food.

★★★★★
December 22, 2018

Great service, delicious food!

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2018

Gorgeous soup..

★★★★
December 22, 2018

Nice friendly place for a an afternoon cuppa and cake. Also gluten free cake available

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2018

Good food good service excellent value for money..l woyld recommend to everyone...Well done

★★★★★
December 22, 2018

Took my daughter for breakfast here. Friendly and welcoming service. Had eggs benedict. Very nice. Poached eggs perfectly cooked. Would definitely go back again.

★★★★
December 22, 2018

A pleasant place to eat though I had a long wait for a bowl of soup which is unusual.

★★★★★
December 22, 2018

Good value, good service,good food.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2018

Great wee cafe. Good food reasonable priced

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2018

Nice little cafe and a well thought out menu. Food quality was well above average. Id say it was excellent. The reason for the 5* rating. Everything was just about perfect from the warm friendly welcome to the timely arrival of the food after ordering. Would always make this a first choice if in the area and needing a bite to eat.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2018

Excellent value and service

★★★★★
December 22, 2018

Been to Cafe Blush many times. I keep going. Try it if you have never been. Morningsides little gem.

★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2018

Braw coffee nice eggs Benedict.

★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2018

Decor a bit bland, staff very friendly.

★★★★★
December 22, 2018

Nice little cafe. Great paninis and soup.

★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2018

Good coffee apart from that a bit overpricef

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2017

Great cafe in the heart of Morningside

★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2017

Nice cakes

★★★★
December 22, 2017

Coffee was delicious, breakfast roll very tasty and staff very friendly.

★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2017

Pleasant good value cafe.

★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2017

Nice small cafe. Friendly staff. Had sausage morning roll and coffee. Freshly cooked and tasty

★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2017

Nice selection of food. Coffee is good. The place is crowded, noisy and smells of food being cooked, as it is a popular place.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2017

Quick service, great food and reasonably priced.

★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2017

Good food and coffee

★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2017

Straight forward cafe / greasy spoon. Good loose leaf tea. Bacon and egg roll well executed. The staff are very kind and friendly. Unfortunately they need a better extractor fan as the air can fill up a bit with oil smoke.

★★★★★
December 22, 2016

Nice drinks but the best bit is the fabulous cakes. Loved it.

Local Guide
December 22, 2016

Male staff was very unwelcoming when I came in. Over priced, and unfriendly.

★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2016

Nice place to have a coffee and breakfast.

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