Kilimanjaro Coffee

Reviews

• Kimberly C.

  star star star star star 17 September 2026

  There are very few places in this world that has become synonymous with my concept of 'breakfast' as Kilamanjaro Coffee. Yes, in my mind, heart and stomach, Kilamanjaro is the quintessential breakfast joint. Every brilliantly curated menu item is delicious - from the very Scottish fruit and/or cheese scones to the 'Full Kili breakfast'. (Side Note: I love the whisky marmalade with the toast - best whisky marmalade I've had so far).
  
  Go here. End of story. The atmosphere and cozy decor will just be the beginning to a very heartwarming breakfast.

• Katharine S.

  star star star star star 9 September 2026

  So happy I found this place! What a perfect little brunch spot.
  
  We had the zucchini fritters / poached egg / avocado / bacon dish. It was AMAZING.
  My friend and I also split a date scone, which was also really tasty!
  
  I also tried the chai latte, which was a little too much like a milkshake, but still good.
  
  I really enjoyed my meal here overall.

• Drew B.

  star star star star star_border 9 September 2026

  We were walking from our B&B to downtown Edinburgh when we came across this lovely little coffee shop. The coffee was excellent, the strawberry banana smoothie was excellent, and the bacon, brie, cranberry panini was excellent.

• Sophia R.

  star star star star star_border 1 September 2026

  My favourite coffee place in town to grab lunch and a quick latte. I love their food options - great soup, the avocado chilli jelly bacon sandwich is delicious. Some of the reviews mention their pure espressos aren't too good and are too acidic. I can't say I've ever had a plain espresso here, but as far as their other coffee options go, I've always been very pleased. They have great lattes, and are always willing to substitute for non-dairy milks. They have different options different days, but usually good ones like rice or oat milk, not just soy milk (which I hate). My biggest complaint would be that there is no wifi. I come here often to do work, and this is always very frustrating. It is purely for this reason I am giving Kilimanjaro a four star review instead of five. Please get wifi! It's standard at all coffee shops and even at most restaurants these days. Especially when you are right next to the university and as such the majority of your customers are probably students. Hopefully they can finally get wifi, and then I can update to a five star review. Other than this, it's a great and tasty place to have breakfast or lunch with a latte!
  
  I'm amending my previous review. Went in today and ordered a decaf latte. I did not get a latte. I was given an Americano. I asked the barista if she had given me the wrong drink, as there was no oat milk in my "latte" at all. She insisted it was a latte, and didn't offer to fix the drink. Quite disappointing. I would rate this particular visit one star.

• Ally A.

  star star star star star 25 August 2026

  Breakfast here was a hit with the whole gang, including a pretty fussy friend.
  
  The Shrooms was a lovely departure from a typical full English/Scottish breakfast (if a hard decision to make). The Parmesan on the plate took the flavor to a whole new level.
  
  The coffee was on point and my friends loved their Kili breakfasts. The fussy one even fell in love with the haggis! And the potato scone was to die for!