August_21 Coffee House
- Telephone 0131 629 2080
- Food served Mon–Fri 8.30am–5pm; Sat 9am–5pm; Sun 10am–5pm.
- Average price £5 (set lunch); £15 (set evening meal)
Cool little neighbourhood café offering breakfast, lunch, hot drinks and home baking from quality suppliers.
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Located in the heart of Causewayside, August 21 Coffee House serves hot drinks, breakfast and lunch plus a great display of cakes and pastries. Older sister to the Comiston Road branch, inside it’s surprisingly spacious, with industrial chic décor and the odd bit of taxidermy. There’s well-brewed coffee from Matthew Algie and generously filled sandwiches such as pastrami and brie, as well as a daily veggie soup and platters of fresh, seasonal salad. Cakes include a range of locally made gluten-free baking (and some dairy-free options), such as a rhubarb and apple cake that’s moist and fruity and really not for sharing with anyone else. Downstairs, a communal table is available for laptop users, handy for students and freelancers along with the free wifi. A monthly curry club gives August 21 the chance to offer evening dining, with good value BYOB too.
- High point: Cool neighbourhood coffee house, good for work or play
- Low point: One very small loo, not suitable for disabled customers
- Notable dish: Rhubarb and apple cake
- Private dining: Up to 11 covers
- Provides: Vegetarian options (at least ¼ main courses), Children's portions, Children's high chairs, Outdoor tables, Free wi-fi
- Music on stereo: Jazz/classical
- Live entertainment: Live jazz at curry nights
- Capacity: 45 (4 outdoors)
- Largest group: 30
- Open since: 2015
