Best first date spots in Edinburgh

40 venues, ranked on what OpenStreetMap actually records about each one.

40Ranked
9Wi-Fi recorded
39Hours published
701Eligible in Edinburgh

How this page is built. Every venue below is drawn from OpenStreetMap and scored on recorded facts — Someone needs a low-pressure venue for a first meeting. Venues that OpenStreetMap knows nothing relevant about are left off rather than padded in, which is why this list is shorter than the total number of cafe-type venues in Edinburgh. Full method.

Compare at a glance

Rank#	Venue	Hours	Outdoor	Access	Veg	Vegan	Indoor
1	KUBA	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes	Not recorded
2	Matto	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes
3	Zizzi	Not recorded	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes	Not recorded
4	Wagamama	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes	Not recorded
5	PizzaExpress	Yes	No	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes
6	Portobello Beach Bistro	Yes	Yes	Yes	Not recorded	Not recorded	Not recorded
7	Milk	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes
8	Taste of Italy	Yes	Yes	Limited	Yes	No	Yes
9	Union Of Genius	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes	Not recorded
10	Starbucks	Yes	Yes	Limited	Yes	Yes	Yes
11	PizzaExpress	Yes	No	Yes	Yes	Yes	Not recorded
12	Longshot Coffee	Yes	Yes	Limited	Yes	Not recorded	No
13	The Arcade Cafe	Yes	Yes	Limited	Yes	Yes	Not recorded
14	Hummus	Yes	Yes	Limited	Only	Yes	Not recorded
15	Starbucks	Yes	Yes	Yes	Not recorded	Not recorded	Not recorded
16	Black Sheep Coffee	Yes	Yes	Yes	Not recorded	Not recorded	Not recorded
17	Scotts of Port Edgar	Yes	Yes	Limited	Not recorded	Not recorded	Not recorded
18	The Ivy	Yes	Yes	Yes	Not recorded	Not recorded	Yes
19	Wagamama	Yes	Yes	Yes	Not recorded	Not recorded	Yes
20	The Cocktail Geeks	Yes	Yes	Yes	Not recorded	Not recorded	Yes

Swipe the table sideways for the remaining columns. recorded recorded as absent not recorded in OpenStreetMap. A dash means the tag is missing, not that the facility is. Showing the top 20 of 40.

The ranked list

1
KUBA

Cafe · 1 Dundee Street, Edinburgh, EH3 9FP
- Wi-Fi
- Hours published
- Outdoor seating
- Step-free access
- Takes reservations
Hours: Tue–Sun 10am–6pm

Why it ranks here: Outdoor seating · Takes reservations · Opening hours published · Step-free access · Vegetarian options · Has a website
2
Matto

Restaurant · 370-372 Morningside Road, Edinburgh, EH10 5HS
- Hours published
- Outdoor seating
- Indoor seating
- Step-free access
- Takes reservations
Hours: Mon–Thu 12pm–9:30pm; Fri–Sat 12pm–10pm; Sun 12pm–9:30pm

Why it ranks here: Outdoor seating · Takes reservations · Opening hours published · Step-free access · Vegetarian options · Has a website
3
Zizzi

Restaurant · Ocean Drive, Edinburgh, EH6 6JJ
- Outdoor seating
- Step-free access
- Takes reservations
- Non-smoking
- Air conditioning
Why it ranks here: Outdoor seating · Takes reservations · Non-smoking indoors · Step-free access · Vegetarian options · Has a website
4
Wagamama

Restaurant · 78, Edinburgh, EH15 3RD
- Hours published
- Outdoor seating
- Step-free access
- Non-smoking
- Air conditioning
Hours: Mon–Sun 11am–10pm

Why it ranks here: Outdoor seating · Opening hours published · Non-smoking indoors · Step-free access · Vegetarian options · Has a website
5
PizzaExpress

Restaurant · 1 Victoria Terrace, Edinburgh, EH1 2JL
- Wi-Fi
- Hours published
- Indoor seating
- Step-free access
- Takes reservations
Hours: Mon–Thu 11:30am–9pm; Fri–Sat 11:30am–10pm; Sun 11:30am–9pm

Why it ranks here: Takes reservations · Opening hours published · Non-smoking indoors · Step-free access · Vegetarian options · Has a website
6
Portobello Beach Bistro

Cafe · 56 King's Road, Edinburgh, EH15 1DX
- Hours published
- Outdoor seating
- Step-free access
- Smoking: Outside
Hours: Mon–Sun 8:30am–10pm

Why it ranks here: Outdoor seating · Opening hours published · Non-smoking indoors · Step-free access · Has a website
7
Milk

Cafe · 21 Hawthornvale, Edinburgh, EH6 4JT
- Wi-Fi
- Hours published
- Outdoor seating
- Indoor seating
- Step-free access
Hours: Mon–Thu 9am–3pm; Fri–Sun 9am–4pm

Why it ranks here: Outdoor seating · Opening hours published · Step-free access · Vegetarian options · Has a website
8
Taste of Italy

Restaurant · 9 Baxter's Place, Edinburgh, EH1 3AF
- Hours published
- Outdoor seating
- Indoor seating
- Access: Limited
- Vegetarian
Hours: Mon–Sun 8am–10pm

Why it ranks here: Outdoor seating · Opening hours published · Step-free access · Vegetarian options · Has a website
9
Union Of Genius

Restaurant · 8 Forrest Road, Edinburgh, EH1 2QN
- Hours published
- Outdoor seating
- Step-free access
- Takeaway
- Vegetarian
Hours: Mon–Fri 8:30am–4pm; Sat 12pm–4pm

Why it ranks here: Outdoor seating · Opening hours published · Step-free access · Vegetarian options · Has a website
10
Starbucks

Cafe · 118 Princes Street, Edinburgh, EH2 4AA
- Hours published
- Outdoor seating
- Indoor seating
- Access: Limited
- Takeaway
Hours: Mon–Sun 6:30am–8pm

Why it ranks here: Outdoor seating · Opening hours published · Step-free access · Vegetarian options · Has a website
11
PizzaExpress

Restaurant · 1 Nile Grove, Edinburgh, EH10 4RE
- Wi-Fi
- Hours published
- Step-free access
- Takes reservations
- Takeaway
Hours: Mon–Thu 11:30am–10pm; Fri–Sat 11:30am–11pm; Sun 11:30am–10pm

Why it ranks here: Takes reservations · Opening hours published · Step-free access · Vegetarian options · Has a website
12
Longshot Coffee

Cafe · West Shore Road
- Hours published
- Outdoor seating
- Access: Limited
- Takeaway
- Vegetarian
Hours: Thu–Sun 9am–6pm

Why it ranks here: Outdoor seating · Opening hours published · Step-free access · Vegetarian options
13
The Arcade Cafe

Cafe
- Hours published
- Outdoor seating
- Access: Limited
- Vegetarian
- Vegan
Hours: Mon–Fri 8am–4pm

Why it ranks here: Outdoor seating · Opening hours published · Step-free access · Vegetarian options
14
Hummus

Restaurant · 366 Morningside Road, Edinburgh, EH10 4QN
- Hours published
- Outdoor seating
- Access: Limited
- Takeaway
- Vegetarian
Hours: Mon–Fri 8am–5pm; Sat 9am–5pm; Sun 9:30am–4:30pm

Why it ranks here: Outdoor seating · Opening hours published · Step-free access · Vegetarian options
15
Starbucks

Cafe · 1A Haymarket, Edinburgh, EH12 5EY
- Wi-Fi
- Hours published
- Outdoor seating
- Step-free access
- Takeaway
Hours: Mon–Sat 6am–7:30pm; Sun 7:30am–7:30pm

Why it ranks here: Outdoor seating · Opening hours published · Step-free access · Has a website
16
Black Sheep Coffee

Cafe · 8 Haymarket Square, Edinburgh, EH3 8RY
- Hours published
- Outdoor seating
- Step-free access
- Takeaway
Hours: Mon–Sat 6am–10pm; Sun 7am–9pm

Why it ranks here: Outdoor seating · Opening hours published · Step-free access · Has a website
17
Scotts of Port Edgar

Restaurant · Shore Road, South Queensferry, EH30 9SQ
- Hours published
- Outdoor seating
- Access: Limited
Why it ranks here: Outdoor seating · Opening hours published · Step-free access · Has a website
18
The Ivy

Restaurant · 6 St Andrew Square, Edinburgh, EH2 2BD
- Hours published
- Outdoor seating
- Indoor seating
- Step-free access
Why it ranks here: Outdoor seating · Opening hours published · Step-free access · Has a website
19
Wagamama

Restaurant · 4 St Andrew Square, Edinburgh, EH2 2BD
- Hours published
- Outdoor seating
- Indoor seating
- Step-free access
Hours: Mon–Sun 11am–10pm

Why it ranks here: Outdoor seating · Opening hours published · Step-free access · Has a website
20
The Cocktail Geeks

Bar · 27 East Market Street, Edinburgh, EH8 8FS
- Hours published
- Outdoor seating
- Indoor seating
- Step-free access
Hours: Mon–Thu 3pm–midnight; Fri 3pm–1am; Sat 12pm–1am…

Why it ranks here: Outdoor seating · Opening hours published · Step-free access · Has a website
21
Copper Blossom

Bar · 107 George Street, Edinburgh, EH2 3ES
- Hours published
- Outdoor seating
- Step-free access
Hours: Mon–Sun 11:45am–1am

Why it ranks here: Outdoor seating · Opening hours published · Step-free access · Has a website
22
Montrose

Restaurant · 1 Montrose Terrace, Edinburgh, EH7 5DJ
- Hours published
- Outdoor seating
- Access: Limited
Hours: Thu 5pm–midnight; Fri–Sun 12pm–midnight

Why it ranks here: Outdoor seating · Opening hours published · Step-free access · Has a website
23
Victor Hugo Deli

Cafe · 38 Shore, Edinburgh, EH6 6QU
- Hours published
- Outdoor seating
- Indoor seating
- Step-free access
Hours: Mon–Thu 9am–4:30pm; Fri–Sat 9am–5pm; Sun 10am–5pm

Why it ranks here: Outdoor seating · Opening hours published · Step-free access · Has a website
24
Black Ivy

Bar · 2,4, Edinburgh, EH9 1DU
- Wi-Fi
- Hours published
- Outdoor seating
- Access: Limited
Hours: Mon–Sun 8am–1am

Why it ranks here: Outdoor seating · Opening hours published · Step-free access · Has a website
25
Loudons

Cafe · 2 Sibbald Walk, Edinburgh, EH8 8FT
- Hours published
- Outdoor seating
- Indoor seating
- Vegetarian
- Vegan
Hours: Mon–Fri 7:30am–9am; Sat–Sun 8am–5pm

Why it ranks here: Outdoor seating · Opening hours published · Vegetarian options · Has a website
26
Holy Cow

Restaurant · 34 Elder Street, Edinburgh, EH1 3DX
- Wi-Fi
- Hours published
- Outdoor seating
- Indoor seating
- Takeaway
Hours: Mon–Thu 12pm–10pm; Fri–Sun 10am–10pm

Why it ranks here: Outdoor seating · Opening hours published · Vegetarian options · Has a website
27
The Haggis Box

Cafe · 43 High Street, Edinburgh, EH1 1SR
- Hours published
- Outdoor seating
- Indoor seating
- Vegetarian
- Vegan
Hours: Mon–Sun 10am–5pm

Why it ranks here: Outdoor seating · Opening hours published · Vegetarian options · Has a website
28
SABZI

Restaurant · 162 Ferry Road, Edinburgh, EH6 4NX
- Hours published
- Outdoor seating
- Vegetarian
Hours: Wed–Thu 5pm–9pm; Fri 12pm–9pm; Sat–Sun 10am–9pm

Why it ranks here: Outdoor seating · Opening hours published · Vegetarian options · Has a website
29
Curran Geal

Restaurant · 20 Leven Street, Edinburgh, EH3 9LJ
- Hours published
- Outdoor seating
- Takeaway
- Vegetarian
- Vegan
Hours: Tue–Fri 7am–5pm; Sat 9am–5pm; Sun 10am–4pm

Why it ranks here: Outdoor seating · Opening hours published · Vegetarian options · Has a website
30
Deacon's House Cafe

Cafe · 304 Lawnmarket, Edinburgh, EH1 2PS
- Hours published
- Outdoor seating
- Indoor seating
- Vegetarian
- Vegan
Hours: Mon–Sun 9:30am–4pm

Why it ranks here: Outdoor seating · Opening hours published · Vegetarian options · Has a website
31
The Fox and Faun

Bar · 101 Shandwick Place, Edinburgh, EH2 4SD
- Hours published
- Outdoor seating
- Indoor seating
- Vegetarian
Hours: Mon–Sun 12pm–1am

Why it ranks here: Outdoor seating · Opening hours published · Vegetarian options · Has a website
32
Paradise Palms

Restaurant · 41 Lothian Street, Edinburgh, EH1 1HB
- Hours published
- Outdoor seating
- Indoor seating
- Vegetarian
- Vegan
Hours: Mon–Fri 4pm–1am; Sat–Sun 1pm–1am

Why it ranks here: Outdoor seating · Opening hours published · Vegetarian options · Has a website
33
Nando's

Restaurant · 32A Chambers Street, Edinburgh, EH1 1HU
- Hours published
- Indoor seating
- Step-free access
- Smoking: Outside
- Vegetarian
Hours: Mon–Sat 12pm–11pm; Sun 12:30pm–6pm

Why it ranks here: Opening hours published · Non-smoking indoors · Step-free access · Vegetarian options · Has a website
34
Costa

Cafe · 1 Sharpdale Loan, EH16 5GS
- Wi-Fi
- Hours published
- Outdoor seating
- Indoor seating
- Non-smoking
Hours: Mon–Sun midnight–midnight

Why it ranks here: Outdoor seating · Opening hours published · Non-smoking indoors
35
The Lodge Coffee House

Cafe · 69B Braid Road, Edinburgh
- Hours published
- Outdoor seating
- Non-smoking
Hours: Mon–Thu 9am–3pm; Fri 9am–4pm; Sat–Sun 9:30am–5pm

Why it ranks here: Outdoor seating · Opening hours published · Non-smoking indoors
36
Pulse PlantBased HomeCooking

Restaurant · 1 Lothian Road, Edinburgh, EH1 2AB
- Hours published
- Takes reservations
- Vegetarian
- Vegan
Hours: Thu 12pm–5pm; Fri–Sat 12pm–8pm; Sun 12pm–5pm

Why it ranks here: Takes reservations · Opening hours published · Vegetarian options · Has a website
37
Mia Italian Kitchen

Restaurant · 392-394 Morningside Road, Edinburgh, EH10 5HX
- Hours published
- Takes reservations
- Vegetarian
Hours: Mon–Sun 10am–10pm

Why it ranks here: Takes reservations · Opening hours published · Vegetarian options · Has a website
38
Meze Meze

Restaurant · 71 Rose Street, Edinburgh, EH2 2NH
- Wi-Fi
- Hours published
- Takes reservations
- Vegetarian
- Vegan
Hours: Mon–Thu 12pm–10:30pm; Fri–Sat 12pm–11pm; Sun 12pm–10:30pm

Why it ranks here: Takes reservations · Opening hours published · Vegetarian options · Has a website
39
Kalpna

Restaurant · 2-3 St Patrick Square, Edinburgh, EH8 9EZ
- Hours published
- Takes reservations
- Vegetarian
- Vegan
Hours: Mon–Sun 12pm–2:30pm, 5:30pm–10:30pm

Why it ranks here: Takes reservations · Opening hours published · Vegetarian options · Has a website
40
Manahatta

Bar · 28 Rose Street, Edinburgh, EH2 2QA
- Hours published
- Outdoor seating
- Step-free access
Hours: Mon–Wed 12pm–midnight; Thu 12pm–1am; Fri–Sat 11am–2am…

Why it ranks here: Outdoor seating · Opening hours published · Step-free access

Where they are

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Frequently asked questions

How many Edinburgh venues are on this list?

This page ranks the top 40 of 701 venues in Edinburgh that OpenStreetMap records at least one relevant detail for. Of the 40 shown, 9 have Wi-Fi recorded and 39 publish their opening hours.

Which of these Edinburgh venues have Wi-Fi?

Of the venues on this page, KUBA, PizzaExpress, Milk, PizzaExpress and Starbucks all have Wi-Fi recorded in OpenStreetMap. Wi-Fi is not tagged for every venue, so absence here means "not recorded", not "no Wi-Fi".

Which of these venues stay open late?

PizzaExpress, The Cocktail Geeks, Copper Blossom, Montrose and Black Ivy are open until 11pm or later on at least one day of the week, according to the opening hours published in OpenStreetMap.

Which of these venues are step-free?

KUBA, Matto, Zizzi, Wagamama and PizzaExpress are tagged as wheelchair accessible in OpenStreetMap. Accessibility tagging is incomplete, so it is worth confirming with the venue.

How is this list ranked?

Venues are scored on the facts OpenStreetMap records about them - outdoor seating, takes reservations, opening hours published, non-smoking indoors, no live music - easier to talk - and ranked by that score. A venue with no relevant detail recorded is left off the list entirely rather than padded in. Nothing on this page is a paid placement.

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