“ A lovely cafe that is larger than it looks from the outside, better than some smaller cramped places around and has a warmer feel than the average pub in the area. Served a nice traditional breakfast + Hummus Panini for less than the average price point in the area and was both of great quality! A sizable pot of tea and large coffee which again is refreshing from the norm. Another gem of the area and a must visit stop of point for Breakfast or Brunch ”

“ I visited this cafe on a solo trip to Scotland. Having just arrived in Edinburgh and met with a classic Scottish welcome (rain) I was on the look out to quickly find somewhere to go grab a bite to eat and hope the rain would stop in the meantime. The Nether Bow Port Cafe & Bistro is located in Old Town Edinburgh and has a key location on the street that leads to the Royal Mile. Having dived into the cafe I was quick to find a busy but lively atmosphere and I was lucky that there was a small table for two available so perfect for welcoming a solo diner like me. After taking a seat I was presented with a menu and given time to browse before my order was quickly taken. I opted for a dish off the lunch menu, grilled seabass, fries and vegetables and a soft drink. The wait time for the food was reasonable about 20 minutes which was ok because of the number of people who were also dining at the same time. It was a good atmosphere while I waited, they had music playing but it wasn’t too loud as it still allowed people to chat. Once the food was brought out it looked to be a good portion size for a lunch dish. The fish was nice and tasty, however the slight downside was the vegetables were a little too crunchy for my liking but that’s just personal preference. The price wasn’t too bad, maybe a little on the expensive side for a lunch but I guess prices reflect the cafes location in Edinburgh and also the produce used. After eating I approached the counter to make payment and this was quickly taken by card before heading off back into the rain to see the sights of Edinburgh! The cafe was a nice little place to grab a bite to eat and I found it friendly and welcoming to all visitors. Would recommend. ”

“ Kind staff, nice pace, good food. The fries could be a bit more fried, but the burger was good. ”

“ Good food and great staff. It's a pity that the place smells as if they were frying next to you, thought. ”

“ Cute cafe. Portions aren’t massive, they are big enough to finish. Had the traditional breakfast. Egg, hash brown and most of it was fine. Sausage was a bit odd. Staff were lovely. ”