It’s a favourite pastime for many of us to meet up with friends or family for a cup of tea or coffee – or how about a full English breakfast to go with your cuppa? As such, many of us having will have fond memories of long lost Edinburgh cafes.
Have a scroll through our picture gallery to see 13 legendary businesses from yesteryear – and let us know your own favourites in the comments section before you go.
5. Cafe Florentin
Cafe Florentin was formerly located at St Giles Street in the Old Town. Photo: Paul Chappells
6. Earthy
The hugely-popular Earthy was a staple on Cannonmills Bridge for a number of years before the premises were demolished for a new residential development. Photo: Cate Gillon
7. Pied Piper cafe
South Charlotte Street's Pied Piper cafe, which was a favourite in Edinburgh for many years. Photo: Unknown
8. Th:at Internet Cafe
Th:at Internet Cafe on Brougham Place, one of the Capital's most popular internet cafes back when such establishments were in vogue. Photo: Neil Hanna