The Place to Eat, John Lewis
Hidden cafe with sea views (b,l; £)
Being tucked away on the top floor of the John Lewis department store this cafe is a bit of a hidden option well away from the bustle of Edinburgh's streets: so bit of a local's choice for a bite to eat or a coffee.
Like the store its food (soups, sandwiches, cakes, coffee) is dependably good quality and reasonable value, but it's the views that really make this cafeteria-style cafe worth hunting out.
Leith Street
Mon–Wed & Fri 9am–6pm; Thurs 9am–8pm; Sat 9am–6.30pm; Sun 10am–6pm.
johnlewis.com
Text © Christian Williams
Images by John Lewis, Mark Longair