eteaket

I really want to like small, local places, but they need to LEARN the basics of the business. The staff were chaotic, and pushy - a friend didn't even have time to take his coat off wihtout being rushed by a waitress, obviously pushed by the owners to rush around and push food on people. That, and the fact that we were 3 guys and pretty much Unwelcome in the place says it all - the tea was, OK, but nothing to brag about. The clientele, expecially the women on either side of us, upset that horrible MEN had come in were just a ridiculous parody of obnoxious Edinburgh clichés. If the situation were reversed and a bunch of men acted to women like this, they'd be marching and filing discrimination lawsuits. give it a miss.

I really like this place, it's a little bit quirky and it has a nice relaxing feel to it.

There's only one problem - price.

I mean, £ 6.50 for a toasted ciabatta. Are you kidding me?

I'd really like to eat something with my coffee, but there's no way on earth I'm paying that.

I stumbled across these reviews for Eteaket while looking for stuff to do in Edinburgh this bank holiday weekend and felt compelled to respond (which I don't normally do). I work in town and pop into Eteaket regularly and, imho, the above posts do not reflect the experience I have had every time I go in. The staff are friendly and approachable, the tea selection is huge and I, and my wife and friends, all love the cakes, scones and food. I honestly have to say that it is reasonably priced too. I can't speak for others experiences but I am a regular and the place is very often packed out which seems to speak for itself.

Eteaket do have a good selection of tea, but that's where it ends. The food leaves a lot to be desired and the cakes were dry (apart from the scones). Grossly over priced for quality, wouldn't return with so many other cafes to choose from in town.

Terrible service received on both times I've been in here (gave them benift of the doubt and returned). Tea choice was good, but no advice from the staff on blends, or ability to smell them. The tea I received was nice though. The cupcake supplier should be sacked as cake was dry as can be and the sandwiches were served on slightly stale bread. The furniture may be pink and blue, but that's where the tea room factor ends and the pictures on the wall are not exactly fitting for a town establishment trying to be uber cool. Far better tea places in town than here. Seems trip advisor agrees with me.

A beautiful cafe with lovely touches such as traditional china cups and cakestands. The tea was delicious and clearly of a high quality; the food however left a lot to be desired. My friend and I ordered afternoon tea with much anticipation but soon wished we hadnt bothered. The sandwiches were very small and dry and the clotted cream meant for the scones was somewhat sour. All the cakes were pretty tired and it seemed they had been sitting out exposed to the air. All in all we had expected such a pretty place to offer better quality food.