I can't believe that this lady managed to find the time to write me a review considering her crazy schedule. But then she does wrangle F1 Racing Drivers for a living. Barbarazzi is a kindred spirit, global nomad who travels full time and she is the only Austrian I know who loves English Builder's Tea...
21 George IV Bridge
Edinburgh EH1 1EN
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Elephants and Harry Potter, how does this go together?
Meet the place where inspiration came from and where the words have been put on paper.
In this cafe which is located in the historic part of the city, it is said that the author J.K. Rowling spend endless hours writing her first Harry Potter novel. Unfortunately she has had too little money to get beyond an ordinary coffee - 'poor' her as she missed out on some culinary pleasures.
When you will get there yourself you won't be surprised how easily you can spend a lot of time in there enjoying the nice atmosphere with friends and the stunning view over the Edinburgh castle, which you might climb after having stuffed loads of food into your face.
You wouldn't find this anywhere else. Take a seat on one of the massive wooden elephant chairs, enjoy the good atmosphere and choose between Scottish, English or 'normal' breakfast or anything else from the menu - whatever you feel like. The choice is easy, straightforward and tastes yummy - piece and quiet is free of charge.
We had eggs on toast and the scrambled egg with salmon which will be enough for the little appetite. If you go big you might want to order more out of the daily breakfast menu.
A must try is the menthe tea - the aroma of the fresh menthe leaves will make you want to relax, sit back and enjoy yourself in this special place.
Loved the short bread as well, but didn't like queuing at the counter as the girls were a bit slow - but hey, it's not about putting down a track record, it's about enjoying yourself and the ambient and having a relaxed and laid back morning which might very well extend until well over midday :)
Picture taken from inside the cafe over Edinburgh castle
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