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Rocksalt CafeB

12-14 Jeffrey St, Edinburgh EH1 1DT · Restaurant, Cafe · Calton

A lively Old Town brunch cafe with generous breakfasts, standout coffee, and creative Turkish-influenced toasts, but expect counter ordering, waits at peak times, and occasional service hiccups.

Our take

Rocksalt Cafe delivers reliable brunch quality with strong food execution and excellent coffee in a charming Old Town location, making it a solid neighborhood favorite. However, inconsistent plate timing and occasional cooking misses during peak service, combined with variable table attention, prevent it from reaching higher-grade territory. It's the right choice for casual, flavorful brunch near sights, but not a destination establishment.

One caveat: Service can be inattentive at peak times with forgotten drinks or missing items

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Opening Hours

Monday08:00–17:00 Tuesday08:00–17:00 Wednesday08:00–17:00 Thursday08:00–17:00 Friday08:00–17:00 Saturday08:00–17:00 Sunday08:00–17:00
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