192A Rose Street · Edinburgh
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Open every day from 08:00 to 20:00 and walk-ins are always welcome. For groups of 6 or more, dietary questions or anything else, call us or send a note below.
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Quietest times
We're a small, popular cafe. Weekend late mornings, the Festival and the Christmas markets get busy — come early or mid-afternoon for the easiest table.
Groups
Walk-ins are always welcome. For 6 or more, give us a call or send an enquiry so we can push tables together for you.
Allergies
Please tell your server about any allergy when ordering. Gluten-free bread, plant-based milks and full ingredient details are available.
Veggie, vegan & kids
Vegetarian and vegan breakfasts with veggie haggis, falafel wraps, salads and a kids' menu — plus card and contactless payment.
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Frequently asked questions
Where is Rose Street Cafe?
We're at 192A Rose Street, Edinburgh EH2 4AZ, at the west end of Rose Street between Castle Street and South Charlotte Street — one block north of Princes Street, a short walk from Charlotte Square, Princes Street Gardens and Edinburgh Castle. The nearest tram stops are West End – Princes Street and Princes Street.
What are your opening hours?
We're open every day of the week from 08:00 to 20:00. Breakfast and brunch are served all day until close.
Do you serve breakfast all day?
Yes. Our full Scottish, English, Mediterranean, vegetarian and vegan breakfasts, pancakes, waffles and French toast are available from opening until close, every day.
Do I need to book a table?
No — we're walk-in only and welcome guests all day. For groups of 6 or more, please call or email ahead so we can arrange tables for you.
Do you have vegetarian, vegan and gluten-free options?
Yes. We have a vegetarian breakfast with veggie haggis, a vegan flatbread breakfast, Turkish eggs, shakshuka, falafel wraps, salads and more. Gluten-free bread and plant-based milks are available — please tell your server about any allergy when ordering.
Do you serve traditional Scottish food?
Yes — full Scottish breakfasts with haggis, black pudding and potato scones, morning rolls with Lorne sausage, Eggs Haggis Benedict, the Highlander haggis burger and haggis, neeps & tatties.
Is Rose Street Cafe good for families and children?
Yes. We have a kids' menu, the dining room is on one level, and our team is happy to move tables for buggies, wheelchairs and families.
Do you have outdoor seating?
Yes, we have outdoor tables on pedestrianised Rose Street, weather permitting.
Do you serve alcohol?
Yes — Scottish draught beers, bottled beers and ciders, wine, prosecco, whisky and classic cocktails such as espresso martinis and Aperol spritz, plus seasonal drinks like Irish coffee.
Can I get takeaway?
Yes, most of our food, coffee and drinks are available to take away.
Do you accept card payments?
Yes, we accept credit and debit cards and contactless mobile payments.
How to find 192A Rose Street
Two minutes from Princes Street
We're at the west end of Rose Street, between Castle Street and South Charlotte Street. From the Princes Street tram stop, walk one block north — or cut across from Charlotte Square — and look for the timber "Rose Street · Cafe · Bistro" sign and our red terrace chairs.
