Coffee shops

The Lodge Coffee House.

4.5 339 reviews 9:00 AM - 3:00 PM 69B Braid Rd, Edinburgh EH10 6JF, United Kingdom

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The Lodge Coffee House is a charming coffee shop located at 69B Braid Rd, Edinburgh. It has quickly become a local favorite, offering a variety of delicious beverages, including espresso, cappuccino, and flavored lattes. Patrons rave about the cozy atmosphere and friendly service, creating a welcoming environment for both locals and visitors.

One of the standout features of The Lodge is its dog-friendly policy, making it a perfect pit stop for weary walkers coming from nearby Blackford Hills. Andy Stewart highlights the appealing outdoor seating area, which is enclosed and covered—ideal for enjoying a homemade scone or ginger cake with a hot drink. Moreover, the wholesome soups and tasty toasties are a hit during lunchtime, providing a hearty meal for those passing through.

Weekend visits can see long queues, a testament to its popularity, particularly when the sun is shining. Despite the wait, the delectable offerings, including fresh-baked scones crafted by Mick, make it worth it. Whether it’s a quick takeaway coffee or a relaxing break after a hike, The Lodge Coffee House truly stands out in offering quality and warmth amidst the bustling Edinburgh scene.

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Service options

Outdoor seating
Onsite services
Takeout
Dine-in
Delivery

Highlights

Great coffee
Great dessert
Great tea selection

Popular for

Breakfast
Lunch
Solo dining

Dining options

Breakfast
Brunch
Lunch
Dessert
Seating
Table service

Amenities

Restroom

Atmosphere

Casual
Cozy

Crowd

Groups

Note: Amenity details are aggregated from verified visits, the venue's website and Google. They may change without notice. We recommend confirming key details (pet policy, accessibility, reservations) directly with The Lodge Coffee House. before visiting.

Reviews for The Lodge Coffee House.

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Review highlights

Based on 339 reviews

The Lodge Coffee House is widely praised for its excellent coffee, fresh baked goods—particularly scones—and inviting atmosphere, making it a popular stop for both locals and visitors exploring nearby Blackford Hills. The cozy indoor seating and well-maintained outdoor area, which is dog-friendly and partly covered, contribute to its appeal. While customers appreciate the warm, intimate setting and value for money, some note occasional waits during busy weekends due to limited staffing. Overall, the café is recognized as a charming and convenient spot to enjoy quality refreshments after a walk, though those seeking a quick service experience might find queues less ideal on sunny days.

Andy Stewart

Jul 10, 2025

Fantastic little coffee shop open offering good value for money. Has a well established clientele of locals dropping in, as well as walkers, some with dogs as it's dog friendly. We particularly like the carry outside seating area, as it's astro turfed, enclosed and has a couple of tables under cover. Inside it's cosy warm but not huge, just perfectly formed. The tea and coffee are excellent and cold drinks are available. We like their soup and toastie combo if were passing around lunchtime. As the soup is wholesome and the bread and fillings are very tasty. Earlier in the day we go for their home made scones or the ginger cake. World's away from big brand outlets offerings.

Florence Gygax

Jun 11, 2025

In the weekend, expect a long queue, especially if it's sunny. It's just next to Blackford Hills which is popular for walks so this is the pit stop for visitors. The coffee is good, somewhere else I wouldn't queue for it but it's got a great location. Lots of dogs too!

mark ridley

May 18, 2025

Mick bakes fresh scones every morning himself. I had a latte and a bacon roll and sat outside in the sunshine. Perfect place. Now has indoor seating too.

Lucien Chu

May 17, 2025

Nice place after a lovely walk. Coffee and soup are good. Sitting outside would be great if it isn't cold. Dog friendly is also a point!

Silke Salavati

May 09, 2025

Little hole in the wall for coffee and baked goods. Great for start or end of walk. Some seating available. Bit of a wait as only manned by one person. Very good coffee and scone!

Micaela Church

May 08, 2025

I’ve walked in the Hermitage since I was 5 years old and my mum and I used to talk about how great it would be to open up a little coffee shop. The Lodge Coffee House is the perfect answer to our pipe dream. Even better, it’s lovely and has delicious coffee, which can be hard to come by when it comes to decaf.

Stephen Reid

Apr 10, 2025

Best scones I've ever had (raspberry and white chocolate are perfection). Toasties are also excellent. Great spot to refuel when you've been for a run or a ramble in the Hermitage of Braid / Blackford Hill, and dog friendly.

j y

Apr 09, 2025

OMG the ginormous ham & cheese crepe is the best i have ever had! so much butter lol~ I came here for some exercise but no regrets haha...