The Richmond Cafe

You'll find yourself on a quiet stretch of Leith Walk where The Richmond has become exactly the sort of place locals defend fiercely. It's unpretentious—wooden tables, natural light, the kind of spot where regulars know their order by heart. The coffee's genuinely good (they clearly care about it), and the food leans into proper brunch territory without the Instagram theatre. It's the sort of café that works just as well for a quick espresso as it does for lingering with friends over eggs and sourdough.