Fresh Hand Roasted Perfection
From Farmer to Final Pour
THE CONCEPT OF COFFEE REIMAGINED BY US
Lady and the Bear is a one-of-a-kind micro-roastery and award-winning handmade organic bakery that celebrates Edinburgh’s vibrant music and theatre scene. More than just a café, we’re a creative hub where exceptional coffee, artisanal bakes, and the arts come together.
Great Taste award winning Spinach Pie with Feta Cheese.
In 2024, we proudly received a Great Taste Award (one star) from the Guild of Fine Food — a recognition that fuels our commitment to quality and innovation. Our recipes are rooted in high-quality organic ingredients, including flour, eggs, milk, chocolate, butter, sugar, dried fruits, oat milk, and cacao. We use award-winning organic milk and cream from Mossgiel Farm, and source most of our ingredients from trusted ethical suppliers like Green City and Shipton Mill.
Lady and the Bear is more than a café — it’s a celebration of craft, culture, and community.
What Our Customers Love
Nice bright coffee shop right on the Meadows. Only had coffee. Can't comment on the food but the cakes looked delicious
Atmosphere is great, I wanted coffee and wife wanted something sweet, we tried chai latte and Nutella brownie and it was so delicious and tasty. One of the best chai latte I had in UK. Highly recommended
I lived in Edinburgh for 6 months for an exchange semester. I have a huge list of saved cafes in the city and yet I choose to go to lady and the bear over and over again. It’s bright has such a nice atmosphere, the staff is super nice and the drinks are very good! My favorite is the mocha with organic cacao 🙂 They have WiFi and an area to use laptops which is rare to find! They also have outside seating. I am genuinely gonna miss this place! 🐻🫶🏼☕️
nice place to have a drink with your loved one.
lovely brunch experience, highly recommend
Loved this little brunch spot nearby the Meadows. Food was tasty, fresh, and stylishly plated, and the staff was kind and helpful. Delicious tea. A gem!
The most amazing chai latter I had recently. They are making it from scratch and are very attentive to details. Very recommended
Great experience, amazing food.
My first fredo! Loved it. Vibes are excellent and the staff are lovely. X
Sehr leckerer Acocadotoast und Pancakes
The EDINBURGH PIZZA is amazing!! We really enjoyed it! And the coffee was also great, they baked the beans by themselves. We spent a lovely evening here
Lovely hosts, delicious pastry
amazing food, and extremely friendly and helpful staff 🫶🏻 great veggie options. would recommend any of the dishes with the roasted red peppers as they’re so sweet and delicious!!
Great food. Great staff. Great atmosphere. Been looking for a base to drink coffee and relax when im walking about town and ive finally found the perfect place. Central location. Close to everything. The coffee was very good. The homemade lemonade was excellent, really enjoyed that. My only negative is how expensive the place is. But if your anything like me the price won't bother you if the quality is right. And this place is definitely delivers. Highly recommend.
Great wee cafe with a fantastic selection of breakfast/ brunch. Staff was super friendly and very efficient. Even though they were so busy we got a table almost right away and the service was 10/10
The cafe is so bright with many windows across the corner that cloudy day in Edinburgh is tolerable. It’s so welcoming. It’s like the extension of eveyones dining table and living room. People meet, eat, drink, and work. If you get tired you get to see the meadows full of greenery to change scenery. What a great cafe to stay, no matter where you are going next.
Amazing food, coffee, vibe and location
Lovely staff, quick service despite being really busy, and absolutely delicious food, all home-made. We will be back!
Such friendly service and excellent food, their villager salad is the best 👌
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Great pizza! We came in on the later side for pizzas as a group of 6 and despite only one cook working that night, the food didn’t take too long despite being made fresh. Thick, delicious dough and great selection. Good salad options too!
Simply sensational food- fabulous coffee met the lady and the bear- they are wonderful hosts
Good latte and an excellent spinach and feta pie in Greek style filo pastry. Very convenient for the Meadows and next to Summerhall.
Great food and coffee
Awesome place for breakfast or brunch. Great food, great atmosphere, great service.
Love to spend time here have a cup of tea and bakery after/ before the walk at The Meadow. The portion of the breakfast is very decent we can’t finsh it even with 2 adults stomach. Dog friendly indoor. Staff here love dogs. With 2 big toilets 💕 Sorry this is not an update post , all pictures from October time
Was very busy, so service was a little slow however staff were extremely friendly (they even gave us pastries as an apology for the wait). Food was excellent too! Would highly recommend!
A very special café where coffee is prepared with great care — a delight and a wonderful atmosphere
Lovely place for breakfast or brunch. Really good bagels and fab hot chocolate.
Great organic coffee! dog friendly as well, food looks great!
Nice coffee.
Great spot in Edinburgh! Lady and the Bear is such a cozy and welcoming place. The food is fresh and delicious, the desserts are amazing, and the coffee is top quality. Everything is made with care and great taste. It’s the kind of place you want to come back to — relaxed atmosphere, friendly staff, and great vibes all around. Highly recommend!
Must visit place - friendly staff, delicious food, excellent drinks 😍
What a wonderful place! We found it by accident, and even though we were on a very short visit in Edinburgh, we still managed to visit the place twice, 2nd time especially for some of the freshly baked pies! We'll definitely be back. Thank you guys, keep up the great work!
Highly recommended!
What would have been a quick coffee stop,ended up in a 2 hour pleasant treat. Coffee was amazing accompanied by a delicious (almost like a warm hug) cinammon roll and the choice of music in the space was the cherry on the top. It's a vibe. Great staff and service. Will definitely visit soon!
Amazing place with great drinks and pastries
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Best coffee in Edinburgh — roasted in-house and absolutely delicious! We also tried the lunch menu: I had the pulled beef burger, my partner the halloumi, both amazing with their own homemade bread! Finished with a couple of fresh cakes — the ruby bun with natural pink chocolate was incredible! Warm, welcoming vibe and super friendly owners. Can’t wait to go back!
OMG, the iced coffee dulce and Nutella brownie at Lady and the Bear were next-level!! 😍 The coffee had real caramel and walnuts — so smooth and delicious — and the brownie was unreal. I asked, and they told me it’s made with both Nutella and Callebaut chocolate 🤯 No wonder it was so gooey and rich! Honestly, this place never misses!
A slice of Greece in Edinburgh - can’t beat the rebetika nights
Best fredo espresso in town !
Great dining experience and perfect for pre-show dinner if visiting the Queens Hall. A limited menu but all food was excellent. Great beer selection and cocktails. Will definitely be back.
Food was very tasty there was just a bit of wait on drinks and food but there was only one women taking orders and making drinks. Can get busy definitely make a reservation.
Leyla was briliant. 10/10 customer service
Amazing coffee!! Freshly roasted in house!! And so many options of fresh homemade savouries and sweets! Highly recommended!
Delicious coffee, clean and cozy cafe vibes, and a great breakfast. Loved the friendly staff, big windows, and menu options. Recommend!
Lovely friendly staff and delicious food.
Friendly staff, there are always some free tables. Great tea and good food. Love that they added more outdoor space. I am a huge fan of their bread but the sweet pastries are lovely. Coffee and tea are great with huge selection.
Is it pricey? Yes. Is the service extremely nice and the quality of food great? Yes. It’s as simple as that
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