The best coffee and cakes in Edinburgh

Popular plate: You can’t leave Peter’s Yard without having sampled the exceptional crispbread. Unless, of course, you order a pre-packaged selection to take away.

A wonderful café that believes in quality over speed, Peter’s Yard boasts the finest cup of coffee in town. And with its own bakery that creates delicious crispbreads, fresh loaves and gorgeous cakes, it has some of the best snack food in town too.

Add to that a lively atmosphere, a great location, friendly service and a sincere belief that coffee shops are about more than just eating and drinking (it’s “a way of life, a mode of socializing, a philosophy”, says the owner) and you’re left with one of Edinburgh’s best places to unwind.