Castello Coffee Co., Castle St.
Castello Coffee Co. is an independent cafe that buck the trend of neighboring businesses typical of most UK high streets. If you have opted for some retail therapy or a visit to the castle or Princes St, Gardens spectacular street views of Edinburgh Castle can be enjoyed when visiting Castello Coffee co. Their success has been achieved by providing delicious vegetarian (if not vegan) soup, home baking, pastries and great coffee. Its always busy and often the soup is gone by late lunchtime leaving you a choice of hearty sandwiches and snacks. There business model seems a good one, they provide an ample range of food and drink to a superior standard than the local competition. Everything is fresh, the moderate seating area is well designed; comfortable inside and outside tables benefit from the shelter of parasols allowing customers to enjoy castle views as they eat or drink. The narrow shop front is easy to pass without knowing it and there are often market stalls on the pedestrianised street outside. Castello have never spent money on marketing or advertising, and their reputation has grown through word of mouth. Worth a visit if you want a spot of lunch out with the ubiquitous chain store coffee houses or a tasty quick bite with efficient service and change out of a tenner. https://www.facebook.com/CastelloCoffee/
7A Castle St, Edinburgh EH2 3AH