Reviews of Don't tell Mama Coffee Bar. (Coffee Shop) in Edinburgh (Edinburgh).

Don't tell Mama Coffee Bar

316 Reviews

176 Comments

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64 Home St, Edinburgh EH3 9NA, United Kingdom

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Information of Don't tell Mama Coffee Bar, Coffee shop in Edinburgh (Edinburgh)

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Reviews of Don't tell Mama Coffee Bar

D. C.

Coffee is delicious and the staff are lovely. The food is really good!! Definitely worth coming here for either as drink or food, a great place for brunch. There are gluten free options, not many though -the crepes for example are. we look forward to coming back and trying something else.

O. C.

Brilliant place, with brunch and lunch menu all day long. The dishes themselves are all a bit unusual, very tasty and beautifully served. Greek coffee and cafe fredo complete the extensive coffee anf tee list. Friendly place with a modern and relaxed interior. Worth visiting in Edinburgh

A. C.

Came in a Sunday afternoon. The place was full and very noisy! The kind of noisy that there is music in the background and people are taking over the music. It makes it hard to talk with your friends when there are so many people on such a small place. We left fast because of this. I ordered a spanakopita which costed me almost £5 (definitely overpriced) and it was so overdone that I couldn’t eat the ends. I am Greek, I have had dozens of spanakopitas in my lifetime and this wasn’t worth the money at all. O have come in the past end enjoyed the place but this time my experience wasn’t great…

K. T.

Amazing, friendly staff! Great food&coffee. Love the decor and atmosphere ❤️ ☕

M. S.

One of my favourite cafés in Edinburgh! Friendly staff, great coffee, delicious Greek pastries and lovely atmosphere. Students should note they have a no computer policy on weekends.

U. S.

Delicious cakes and a good selection. The hot chocolate was rich and spot on. The pavlova pancake was well worth the price.. Lovely staff and great atmosphere. We will be back

S.

Really cool and friendly staff. Great coffee, great cocktails in the evenings. I'd like to say thank you to the two guys that were very kind to me when I wasn't feeling so great and talking about all different things which took my mind off my troubles. Thank you.

S. C.

Best coffee in the city, potentially in my life. They have a broad, unique menu with a variety of different coffee drinks (check out their cold coffees, they are stunning). Their sweet pastries are also exquisite, very flavorful and fresh- not at all dry. Prices are great, and ambiance is fun. The only minor downfall is that their seats are not the most comfortable. I love it so much I want to hang out, but if you stay too long you'll leave sore. 😉

I. M.

Fantastic all day bar, friendly staff, good vibes and excellent coffee! A nice place to relax, eat or even work. Don’t forget to try the “like home” dish!

I. P.

This place is elegant with an awesome vibe. Great drinks and amazing food. The service was speedy and friendly. One of the best spots within Edinburgh!

I. P.

Prefect place for coffee and brunch (delicious). Nice atmoshpere and well decorated . One of my favourite coffee/brunch bars in Edinburgh. Definitely recommended.

F. A.

A small Greek café with lovely vibes, decor and hot chocolate! Arty coffee cups and Greek treats available to buy as well. Perfect to study in during the week. Right next to the Bruntsfield Links. Great service.

O. W.

Love, love, love their hot chocolates and mochas! Hot tip: the takeaway drink sizes are a bit bigger than the sit in drink sizes, but sitting in is well worth it because it's a great atmosphere. They recently renovated some parts of the café and it looks 👌

A. P.

Great place to hang out, tasty brunch options, superb coffee (their specialty is iced espresso/cappuccino), they have some exquisite selection of wines and beers, they do have a list of signature cocktails (disaronno sour 🤤) and their staff is friendly as always.

M. F.

I loved this place. They have loads of different pies, some of them vegan and vegetarian. Really good looking cakes too. But what made me give a 5* rating is the amazing open sandwiches. In the menu they weren't vegetarian but I asked and they were happy to accommodate, the sandwich was de.li.ci.ous :-) Friendly service and decent coffee. I will definitely go back!!

L. T.

We loved it. The american black coffee was very good (and we're Italians, you know how much we stress the importance of a good coffee :D) and the Mediterranean breakfast was a surprisingly delicious mix of an english tradition together with our home ingredients. We felt this "mixture of heritages" in all the offerings of the bar, and we were right - one of the owners is Greek, and also lived in Milan for a while!

A. G.

Don't Tell Mama is not a place to bring your laptop, work for hours while nursing a coffee. It's not fair and they'll ask you not to. It also gets too busy. Tip: However, there are power points in the corridor down the side and around the corner from the main area. They're also high tables suitable for two or one and a laptop here. I'm a fan! The coffee is tasty and there's a more cosmopolitan menu than baking affairs. I recommend the Cretan omlette, but it's more like a soft pizza holding lightly scrambled egg than a traditional omlette. It's a clever mix, finding a niche in that savoury spot you might want for brunch. Indeed, it's in the brunch column of their menu. Repeatedly, I've found staff to be friendly and helpful. It does get very busy, though, so don't expect lazy bants. You'll get polite efficiency and that's exactly what I'd want. The counter area is a physical bottleneck. It can't be helped, either they sacrifice a significant portion of the main cafe to a queuing area or the tables come up close. I suspect this isn't the ideal location to bring a pushchair. I recommend it to almost everyone else.

S. T.

Best coffee in the city, excellent food, warm atmosphere and very friendly staff! A truly cozy all-day bar.

A. A.

On the top 5 cafes in Edinburgh that has delicious tasty coffee, totally recommend you try their coffee, I’ve tried their flat white and it was good.

P. B.

I’m ex barista and that’s the best flat white I’ve had for years ! And they don’t charge for plant milk :)

M. D. (.

Lovely place, brilliant coffee and food, very clean, lovely and very polite staff. This place worth a visit.

L. C.

Lovely lunch. Great friendly staff and it was no problem for them to cater for gluten free and dairy free. Dog friendly too. I'll definitely be back.

M. B.

One of the best coffees I've had in Edinburgh. Very nice place and would love to go back to try some of their pastries next time! Also, their crockery selection/style is a dream!

V. K.

Cute little Greek coffee place with very good coffee. A bit too pricey but good overall. The pastries come with hummus or yoghurt which I don't understand but hey it might be cool for some, personally I don’t think they need it. The bathroom was extremely clean which is always a good sign and the handwash smells delicious 😂

S. M.

Beautiful coffee and really lovely staff. There are plenty of light snack options as well, the spanakopita was delicious!

J. H.

Loved this coffee bar food brilliant and healthy choices

E. M.

-Amazing environment! -Friendly staff! -Delicious plates!

R. C. T.

I was welcomed very warmly today and my first Greek pastry experience is awesome! I've only tried their seasonal warm drinks for the past few months but today's visit is definitely excellent! The space is beautiful and modern too💚💙 The toilet is clean and smells really good. The handwash soap, though??? Smells so good, I am still wondering what brand is that HAHA Thank you so much!

R. M.

Definitely one of the best coffee shops in Edinburgh. Their coffee is delicious, specially the latte. The staff is very kind and efficient. Also the brownies taste really good and they have a wide variety of flavours. Also the cups are cool.

C. M.

Gutted we only found this place a couple of weeks before we moved house! The best chai latte I've had in the city and their sausage and mustard rolls are unassuming but absolutely delicious! Every single member of staff that works there is super friendly and always has a smile on their face, and the artwork/vibe of the place is cool! I frequently wander through the Meadows from my new place back here so that I can get lunch. Worth the walk!

D.

Really welcoming atmosphere, staff super friendly and great service. Food and drinks top drawer and served with the best cutlery. Student laptop policy seems fair enough. Well worth a visit.

G. B.

Nice relaxing atmosphere and welcoming staff - great coffee too!

M. R.

A delicious coffee whilst I was waiting to go to the cinema. Wish I could have had longer to eat here, but in the brief time I thought it was a lovely little pleasant place to spend some time.

L. D.

Friendly staff, amazing coffee and delicious greek style pastries 🥰

A.

Coffee is great as well as the savoury pastries. Also they sell some Greek products from Halva to Greek chocolates. They have currently a takeaway set up to accommodate the lockdown rules. Guaranteed you will be greeted with a smile and a good service.

G. P.

The Best variety of coffees, traditional pastries and cakes in Edinburgh. A must try!!!

K. N.

Had coffee and cake and it was great, the place has really thought about the interior as well as the food. Cake was lovely, the plates / gold cutlery was cute! Sat at back corridor as no other option, seats not comfy and kept slipping off but that's the only negative, otherwise it's super!

E. T.

This place is on my list of cafes that I regularly go to :) I just LOVE their spanakopita. Their iced frappe is really good as well, I can’t wait for it to be warmer in Edinburgh to have it again!

L. C.

Amazing place! Why I can’t find it earlier 😜? The coffee is amazing, without sugar it still didn’t have bitter taste. The pie is just right as well! Great flavour but not oily.

E. K.

Every time when I visit this place ... I move back in time ... the dishes served there are still a nice, tasty surprise for me .. I love the light, pleasant tension when I wait for the chosen dish ... and the best coffee in the city .... If you like to enjoy your meal, I heartily recommend you don't tell mama !!!!❤️❤️

M. M.

Awesome coffee, thanks 😃 food looks amazing...

Μ. S.

Excellent coffee and variety of pastries. Lovely environment and very welcoming and friendly staff. Totally recommend it. One of the best cafes in Edinburgh.

D. M.

Good Greek cafe serving slightly different (interesting) hot pastry / pie type food. Reasonable value. It has a relaxed, chilled ambiance. Staff are friendly and efficient.

E. K.

Amazing coffee and food store, very pretty and the people working there are very friendly! Stayed there for hours and will definitely go back!

M. P.

The most friendly coffee shop I have been in Edinburgh. Coffee is good, the pastries too. Very tasty cold drinks (try the lemonade). A big smile always welcomes us. Huge fresh muffins... good music... What else could we ask for? Thumbs up guys!

R. F.

Really photogenic interiors! Also friendly staff and good coffee 🙂

R. H.

Had a latte from their van in Fife leisure park, and it was easily the best takeaway coffee I've had, better than starbucks, costa, or any of the rest, would definitely recommend trying!

P. C.

Cosy coffee bar, fresh pastries, good selection of hot and cold drinks, highly recommended

S. P.

Cozy, very bright place, ideal for students! Sockets to charge your laptop are available! I had breakfast and brunch a few times and I had always been extremely satisfied by the quality and taste of the dishes and also the wonderful and fast service received! I would highly recommend this place!

M. W.

My friend and I were allowed to sit in which we were very grateful for as we returned from outlet jog and the weather had gotten colder. The decor was cool, staff were friendly and loved their coffee.

F. M. K.

Good location near Tollcross. Interior is very sober, modern, Scandinavian style. The light bite food is very fresh, you can really taste all the sauces. They also offer a good selection of coffee. If you want to try something different, ask for the Greek coffee (somewhat similar to Turkish coffee). Price is fair. Highly recommended!

C. C.

Perfect cap❤️☕️ amazing services Before I leave Edinburgh, I just want to go as many times as I can🤤

D. f.

The atmosphere was good, black coffee is the best so far in Ed.

Z. I.

Lovely pastries and coffee! So comforting as we missed out on a vacation in Greece due to COVID. As good as any local bakery I've had in Greece.

L. A.

Highly recommended! Nice coffee and nice cakes and pastries served in aesthetically pleasing surroundings by two very nice guys from omorfi Thessaloniki. The decor is amazing and extends all the way back to the restroom - check out the taps: they are 'to die for'! I will certainly be back for more next time in Edinburgh. Geia sas! Lorenzo

P. G.

Amazing coffee, atmosphere and food! I totally recommend it!

G. P.

Great coffee, great food and great vibe! My favourite place!

K. G.

Simple style and nice atmosphere. Excellent service and wonderful food. I'm planning to take my in-laws there this Easter to try the Greek pastries which are so tasty. My favourite one is the Spanakopita.

A. R.

A couple of weeks ago we went for a hen party in Edinburgh and we booked a table for 14 people at this cosy place for breakfast. Although we had to wait a little bit, the food was delicious and I was impressed about the selection of healthy choices including kefir, the place was cosy, the owners were very friendly and they even offered us some homemade kataifi for free for our patience. Definitely recommend this place !

D. v. d. B.

There is no way I'm hip enough for this excruciatingly hip Greek themed coffee bar. But the service is lightning fast. The expresso was some of the best I've had in Edinburgh (not fruity but nutty, chocolaty and toastedness) and the filo pastry snack was very tasty as well. The deep house playing on the background was slightly too loud, but not disturbingly so.

r. a.

Seriously good! the atmosphere, food and service! The folks here know how to sort you out in the morning. One of the few places that are doing something different for your breakfast needs. Check them out, you won’t regret it!

A. T.

If you want to have a taste of modern Greek coffee culture, then that's the place to go. From traditional coffees to Freddo Espresso, homemade pies and desserts your pallet will be thanking you. Spend some time to chat with the staff as they are happy to help you and serve you the best of Greek heaven.

L. S.

Great menu choices, big cups and delicious treats! Also very friendly stuff and what I liked most was the cool deep-house music. Good atmosphere overall. I had a chocolate Bougatsa which was amazing!

M. B.

Very welcoming, good vibes, good drinks

T. M.

Vegan friendly ✌️

H. E.

Absolutely fab place.its like the world stops whole you enjoy your coffee.beautiful atmosphere lovely people always a pleasure to visit.thank you Dont tell Mama.The music is fab.We are in there almost everyday it's so good.

x. t.

Unique atmosphere and tastes.one of the best coffee in town. freshly baked pastries with a variety of fillings (feta cheese,spinach,mushrooms,chocolate etc) . Must try : custard cream pie sprinkled with cinnamon and fredo espresso.

J. L.

Best Authentic Greek cafe bar in the city. Would recommend 10/10. The staff is very friendly and the environment is very warm and welcoming.

J. O.

Lovely late lunch today. Great service and yummy food in peaceful surroundings...what more can you ask for! Thanks

R. Z.

I’ve just discovered the best coffee in Edinburgh, but don’t tell mama! Refreshing interiors and super friendly staff. This kicked off my day with a big smile :-)

J. J.

The service is amazing, everyone is nice and it was a great study place. The food was amazing definitely recommended to anyone

t. l.

Lovely coffee, pastrami sandwich and coffee cake. Loos lovely and clean. Delightful addition to the cafes around here

P. A.

Fantastic coffee, great food, besides all the greek food the portions are also greek (means they are big).

F. 8.

Very friendly stuff... Breakfast with high quality of Greek products. Authentic taste. Best coffee in town

F. H.

Wonderful tasty lunch with charming staff. The 'Summer Breeze's salad was utterly delicious, as was the cappuccino. Excellent .

E. P.

Nice coffee, very good quality greek pies, sandwiches and cakes. Themis is really friendly and kind : )

M. B.

Good atmosphere, staff are really nice, the Spanakopita is delicious, the latte was good as well. I highly recommend it!

A. H.

Loveeeeee this cafe - coffee is amazing and staff are so friendly and attentive. Thank you!

B.

Amazing!! Fantastic food, great coffee, beautiful aesthetic and THE best customer service from lovely staff. Definitely worth going

K. B.

Amazing food and coffee in beautiful surroundings. What more do you want? Love this place.

S. C.

Great experience, super friendly and catering staff and wonderful food. Lovely vibe, music and interiors. Overall excellent and will be coming back here, especially since it's very close to me

J. M.

Big cups, great range of light bites. I had the crispy cheese bougatsa served with cream cheese. All nicely presented and a great place to watch Tollcross go by.

C. R.

Lovely feeling,good coffe and really friendly staff

E. R.

Cute cafe! Delicious looking pastries

I. G.

Really good homemade Greek style food. Try the lemonade. Friendly with great music and reasonably priced. Have now been there 4 times.

A. J.

Loved it and super friendly staff!

R. S.

Stylish, modern café with a lovely European vibe. Feels like a cool bar and it's open till 7 which makes it a great early evening place to meet.

E. K.

Good coffee the best ambient

J. M.

Small but well-presented menu and good coffee. This place is really set apart by the interior which is beautifully appointed.

K. L.

The best cold coffee you can find in Edinburgh!! Very cozy atmosphere and super friendly staff!

J. G. (.

Lovely coffee and light pastries. The decor is pleasant; perfect for a morning study session.

C. O.

Groovy. The club Royal was it the pavlova pancakes were great too

M. S.

Favourite cafe in all of Edinburgh! Love the pastries and staff are so friendly.

P. “. S.

One of the best Greek corners you will find in Edinburgh. Both in taste and environment.

B. P.

Beautiful greek staff. Amazing food!!!

J. Y. C.

Love the place. Pastry and coffee are both fantastic. Enjoy the lovely Sunday morning here.

R. I.

Good coffee but whilst it is advertised as opening at 8am, I turned up at 8:15 to be told it would be another 20min wait before opening.

G. K.

Amazing service and products. The espresso quality is very good. Will visit again definitely!

m. k.

Fantastic place,amazing people

S. K.

Great snacks and probably the best coffee I've had in Edinburgh!

J. C.

Wonderful coffee and yummy pastries ❤️

D. R. S.

Lovely place and nice food. Music was a bit loud, but in general everything was great.

T.

Amazing atmosphere, excellent service tasty products and most importantly good coffee👏👏👏

J. E.

Nice Greek breakfast. Only problem is a small store that could be hard to find spot to seat.

H. M.

Brilliant coffee and sandwiches, really lovely staff, couldn't ask for anymore

C. W.

Tasty afternoon decaff coffee, good food, great service.

C. R.

I like the sandwiches, very balanced flavor. And the coffee is good as well.

J. T.

Friendly staff and great Greek pastries.

A. I.

Best cafe in town. Great staff! Amazing experience!

S. M.

The best coffee place im cental Edinburgh. Try thr Greek pies

L. T.

Great little café with some wonderful decor, and friendly staff.

m. s.

Friendly staff, great coffee, tasty and interesting eats. What more is there? Thanks guys.

I. H.

We tried cappuccino with almond mile .. it was a good cup of coffee

G. S.

Great Atmosphere. Tasty Mpougatsa (Greek Pastry) and brilliant service!

H. S.

Best oat milk latte I've ever had!

A. M.

Lovely coffee, excellent biscotti brownies!

C. M. B. (.

Very good freddo coffee and the Greek bougatsa amazing.

B. M.

Super tasty food and fantastic service! Would definitely come back

D. R.

Really tasty food with Greek notes

J. I.

Great coffee, lovely team

M. B.

Wonderful aesthetics and location. The sweets especially are delicious.

S. G.

Delicious coffee!

G. D.

Amazing food, excellent service, warm environment!

G. M.

Proper coffee, tasty snacks and friendly owners in relaxed, stylish cafe

A. A.

A lovely place to go for a slower pace of life

C. N.

A lovely place with good coffee!

Y. A.

Lovely brunch place!

S. B.

Lovely coffee and nice ambience for studying, staff are so nice!

T. B.

Cool little cafe, good service, nice staff & good food.

N. A.

Absolutely wonderful, service very pleasant.

B. c.

Nice Greek place nice coffee and amazing pastries

C. M.

Amazing new coffee shop. Lovely food.

V. K.

Best Greek cafe in town!

B. W.

Lovely place with great sweets and coffee :)

A. M.

Best coffee in town. Friendly vibes always

V. P.

Great coffee, really amazing pastries!

S. H.

Great coffee and atmosphere!

M. A.

Insanely good flat white... Great vibes

N. P.

Amazing coffee bar with the best baristas

K. L.

Nice new place in Tollcross with very good food.

N. W.

Lovely place, friendly staff, great service!

k. h.

Nice place and nice food

C. W.

Just Perfect! The best spinach pie!

J. T.

A wonderful taste of Greece in the centre of Edinburgh.

P. T.

Great service and genuine smiling faces!

E.

Really nice coffee.

C. L.

Lovely friendly staff.

K. V.

A very pleasant experience with a welcoming staff

江.

Service and the space let people very relax.

P. L.

Yummy breakfast and friendly staff

E. S.

A very good greek experience

c.

The best breakfast and more...

F. B.

Great place. Highly recommended.

G. R.

The pastries are too good

M. O.

try the cakes. Amazing

P.

Basically a perfect cafe

D. G.

Great coffee

V. M.

(Translated) It has a lot of variety for breakfast, sweet or savory, everything is delicious! The coffee is very good, they are very detailed and the attention is very good. Whether you are visiting the city or if you live in Edinburgh, you should go to this coffee bar. 100% recommended (Original) Tiene mucha variedad para desayunar, dulce o salado, todo está riquísimo! Los café están muy buenos, són muy detallistas y la atención es muy buena. Tanto si estás de visita en la ciudad como si resides en Edimburgo, debes ir a este bar café. Recomendado al 100%

I. T. P.

(Translated) Very good coffee. Pleasant ambience. A wide range of drinks. (Original) Zelo dobra kava. Prijeten ambijent. Pestra ponudba pijač.

C. H.

(Translated) Very powerful, in fact, I do not like this kind of oil and vinegar cheese and fruit breakfast, but after eating it tastes special, perfect fusion, super good seasoning, has begun to return to Taiwan can not eat. (Original) 非常厲害，其實本身不愛這種油醋起士加水果的早餐，但吃了之後味道特別，完美融合，超好的調味，已經開始惆悵回台灣就吃不到了。

E.

(Translated) Very nice establishment in which the owners take care of all kinds of details. Great variety of delicious "feet" ... we went for breakfast several days during our stay in the city. (Original) Establecimiento muy bonito en el que los dueños cuidan todo tipo de detalles. Gran variedad de "pies" deliciosos... fuimos a desayunar varios días durante nuestra estancia en la ciudad.

C. C.

(Translated) Wonderful bougatsa and Greek coffee !! The staff very friendly !! Well done kids !!! (Original) Υπέροχη μπουγάτσα κι ελληνικός καφές !! Το προσωπικό πολύ φιλικό !! Μπράβο παιδιά !!!

m.

(Translated) A super cozy place. Precious. Cleansed. And the waiters are very attentive, polite and friendly. They explained all the pastries they had in English very slowly so that we understood it. The food is spectacular. Highly recommended. Cool!! (Original) Un lugar super acogedor. Precioso. Limpio. Y los camareros muy atentos, educados y simpaticos. Nos explicaron toda la bollería que tenían en inglés muy despacio para que lo entendieramos. La comida espectacular. Muy recomendado. Genial!!

B. Z.

(Translated) Drinks very good, cake not sooo great (but still tastes), very nice service. (Original) Getränke sehr gut, Kuchen nicht sooo toll (schmeckt aber trotzdem), sehr nette Bedienung.

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Е. Ю.

(Translated) All is well ! Yummy ! And the price is very acceptable !!! 👍 (Original) Всё хорошо ! Вкусно ! И цена очень приемлема!!!👍

Γ. Α.

(Translated) Greek coffee with perfect breakfast (Original) Ελληνικό καφέ μέ τέλειο πρωινό

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