Café Tartine

Family and dog-friendly Leith venue confidently running from breakfast through to brasserie-style evening dining.

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Café Tartine is the original family-run business from owners Joanne and Michael Graham – their cocktail bar with food, Papillion, is just three doors down, and their latest venture, the Fly Half (formerly the Constitution Bar), is just minutes away. Supportive of the spirit of Leith, the Grahams' ethos for Café Tartine is to offer a rustic French experience, from coffee and very good pain au chocolat, to toasted croque monsieur or a three-course meal with French and Scottish influences. The space has a large warehouse feel to it; for daytime dining, the dog-friendly conservatory at the rear feels more comfortable and cosy. Crêpes in all forms dominate the lunch menu, with sweet or savoury options cooked before your eyes, offering a quick and popular takeaway option for nearby workers. Onion soup with traditional cheese crouton is earthy and comforting, with moules marinières another popular choice. They're unapologetic about the blending of French cuisine with Scottish staples and their battered fish and chips is an example of where this works well.