The Beach House High Street

Head down to Portobello High Street and you'll find The Beach House doing exactly what it says on the tin — bringing a bit of that easy-going coastal atmosphere to Edinburgh's eastside. It's the kind of place where locals actually gather, not because it's Instagram-worthy, but because the coffee's decent and the food hits the spot. The café has that unpretentious charm that makes you want to linger over breakfast, whether you're catching up with a mate or just needing somewhere to escape the city centre chaos.