r/FoodEdinburgh 5d ago

Best place for a good scone?

Visiting by train for the day and would love to start my day with a good scone and a cuppa before my wanderings. Please give your recommendations.

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u/teajennie 5d ago

Wellington Coffee on George Street do enormous scones and good cuppas

u/Gillian_nugent 5d ago

This is the right call. Superb fresh scones and gorgeous coffee.

u/Grazza123 5d ago

Any of the national art gallery cafes

u/LaDreadPirateRoberta 5d ago

The Pastry Section (Stockbridge or Leith) but I'd also highly recommend the Modern Art Gallery and/or the Portrait Gallery if you like a little culture with your treats.

u/Historical_Cry_4900 4d ago

Mimi's opposite the train station!

u/shiroyagisan 2d ago

second the Mimi's Bakehouse in the City Art Centre!

Mimi's have a few locations so you can pick which one is most convenient for you - all their scones are banging