Elaine's Cuppa Cake

Elaine's Cuppa Cake

18 South Clerk Street, Edinburgh, EH8 9PR

Telephone 0131 629 0646
Food served Mon–Fri 8am–8.30pm; Sat 9am–5pm; Sun 9.30am–5pm.
Average price £6 (lunch)
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Situated in the heart of student-heavy South Clerk Street, this recent opening is a good choice for those in need of reasonably-priced classic café fare done well. The décor is still evolving behind the bright stack of teapots in the window: Starbucks it ain’t, and thank the lord for it. All the baking is homemade and the very reasonable priced afternoon tea lasts all day – £8 will furnish two of you with sandwiches, cakes, scones and coffee or tea on the side, though caution on the tea intake is advised as there aren't any toilets. Save room for sublimely fluffy pancakes with either bacon or freshly chopped bananas and maple syrup or scarf down a tasty soup. An unpretentious eaterie in which the eponymous Elaine makes a staunch effort to create a homely atmosphere, whether that be nattering on the state of the roads to weary travellers or nipping out to buy gluten-free bread for a coeliac customer.

High point: Delish sticky pancakes
Low point: No toilets

Provides: Vegetarian options (at least ¼ main courses), Children's portions, Children's high chairs, Wheelchair access
Music on stereo: Radio
Capacity: 24

Comments & ratings

12. Karen24 – 4 Feb 2013, 3:31pm Elaine's Cuppa Cake Report: Lovely place to chill and have some wonderful home baking and the best coffee in town! Warm and friendly atmosphere, well worth a visit!

11. Sarah22 – 17 Oct 2012, 9:01pm Elaine's Cuppa Cake Report: Fab cakes and great atmosphere- the kind of place you feel happy to linger for hours, and it's really reasonably priced. Love to go there on a Saturday morning to read a magazine and try the new cakes on offer!

10. racheliana – 9 Oct 2012, 11:48pm Elaine's Cuppa Cake Report: Elaine's Cuppa Cake is the perfect haven to dive into for a relaxing break from the busy Newington Streets. The home-made cakes are absolutely to die for and the Rocky Road, carrot cake, coffee cake and caramel shortcake are particularly recommended. The rest of the menu also offers a huge amount of choice and everything I have tried has been fresh and extremely tasty. The staff are very friendly and always have time for you which makes this cosy cafe full of quirky teapots feel even more like home.

9. t&m – 6 Oct 2012, 9:50am Elaine's Cuppa Cake Report: Elaine is always on a good mood and bakes the best cakes in town! And it doesn't cost a lung and a leg either! Even if the place is heavin', she'll always have time to stop for a wee blether. Try it and you'll never go anywhere else.

8. Soph1 – 30 Sep 2012, 2:38pm Elaine's Cuppa Cake Report: The best caramel shortbread in Edinburgh! Lovely little cafe with very friendly service and fantastic homemade cakes! Well worth a visit!

7. Edinburgh-on-sea – 6 Aug 2012, 8:39pm Elaine's Cuppa Cake Report: Very impressed with this little cafe. A great range of food, something to keep everyone happy, including some extremely fussy children. Prices reasonable, staff lovely, great coffee and fantastic pancakes! The owner has an arrangement to use the toilets in the (very nice, clean) pub next door at the moment, until she has one installed - staff there were friendly too so don't let this put you off. Highly recommended.

6. Alison1 – 13 May 2012, 6:58pm Report: Lovely relaxing atmosphere with excellent and friendly service. Of course the cakes are the best and I always struggle to choose between caramel shortbread or carrot cake!!!!! All home made cakes are fabulous and produced to Elaine's high standards. However, whats even better are the prices!!!! Very affordable for the quality of produce served. Well worth a visit !!!

5. Steff – 2 Apr 2012, 5:33pm Elaine's Cuppa Cake Report: One of my favorite establishments in Edinburgh! Definitely a place I am happy to visit every time I go there. The confectionery skill of the people there is amazing. As people have pointed out below - best short bread evar!

4. Iliya – 1 Apr 2012, 1:38pm Elaine's Cuppa Cake Report: Definitely one of the most atmospheric places in Edinburgh! It Quickly became my routine stop for a coffee and lunch. The home baked cakes are all amazing and the shortbread is a "must try"! The staff is always there for a chat and the service is simply great.

3. Yiannis – 1 Apr 2012, 1:30pm Elaine's Cuppa Cake Report: The best caramel shortbread I have every tasted. Friendly atmosphere, staff always take time to talk to you. There is nothing I don't like.

2. Jessie – 27 Mar 2012, 12:08am Elaine's Cuppa Cake Report: I love Elaines Cuppa Cake! The cakes are so good! My favourite cake is either the carrot cake or gingerbread cake! Perfect every time. The staff are very friendly and I always have a good chat with them. I go here twice a week on average and it never fails! Reading the review above I do not find having no toilet a problem as there are some around the corner at the meadows!

1. Alistar – 13 Mar 2012, 2:53pm Elaine's Cuppa Cake Report: Pleasant atmosphere, good service and great cakes... all spoilt by the lack of a customer toilet!

Average rating 5/5 from 11 reviews of Elaine's Cuppa Cake.

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