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.
9. Ndebele African cafe
Ndebele on Home Street had a distinctly African vibe and was run by Jeni Ayris from Durban, South Africa. Photo: GERALLT RADCLIFFE
10. Easy Everything Internet Cafe
Rose Street's giant Easy Everything Internet Cafe boasted hundreds of computer terminals. Photo: Callum Bennetts
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Two Thin Laddies bistro/cafe/restaurant at 103 High Riggs, Tollcross. Photo: Greg Macvean
12. Circus Cafe
Circus Cafe on North West Circus Place closed down in 2006. Photo: julie bull