A central Edinburgh breakfast-and-brunch cafe with strong coffee, generous portions, and real crowd-pleasers, but service consistency and value complaints keep it from being an easy yes.
Cafe Hanover 71 delivers solid breakfast and lunch fare in an attractive Hanover Street setting, but inconsistent execution and uneven service prevent a stronger showing. Food quality is above average when it lands, yet visit-to-visit variability in both kitchen output and staff attentiveness creates uncertainty, while mixed feedback on value for money further tempers the overall experience.
One caveat: Service inconsistency is the biggest risk: some guests are served quickly, while others describe missed orders, long waits, and poor follow-through.