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    Clarinda's Tea Room

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    864 reviews
    #13 of 67 Dessert in Edinburgh
    $$ - $$$, Dessert, Cafe, British
    69 Canongate, Edinburgh EH8 8BS, Scotland
    +44 131 557 1888
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    4.5 864 reviews
    #13 of 67 Dessert in Edinburgh
    #241 of 2,201 Places to Eat in Edinburgh
    Certificate of Excellence2015 - 2019 Winner
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    69 Canongate, Edinburgh EH8 8BS Scotland
    Old Town
    0.2 miles from Palace of Holyroodhouse
    Website
    +44 131 557 1888

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    Special Diets
    Vegetarian Friendly, Vegan Options, Gluten Free Options
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Brunch
    CUISINES
    Cafe, British, Scottish
    FEATURES
    Seating, Table Service
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    Reviewed 2 days ago via mobile
    Lovely little tea room

    My husband and I stopped in for a quick cup of tea. It was 10 minutes before closing which they did inform us when we entered. We sat and had a quick cup of tea. I had a delicious scone and the hubs had a...More

    Date of visit: May 2019
    Thank livikb
    Reviewed 1 week ago via mobile
    Ms

    The sweetest, quirkiest café ever! No plate, cup or saucer fit together yet its perfect. The buffé is filled with lovely sweets and the tea was great with a wide variety of choices

    Date of visit: May 2019
    Thank saxaren13
    Reviewed 1 week ago via mobile
    Νice small coffee-tea shop‼️

    We went there to have a coffee and cake and to rest for a while! We like it very much because we felt like we went for coffee to our grandmas house with porcelain cups and home cakes🍰🧁☕️

    Date of visit: May 2019
    Thank HarisTak
    Reviewed 4 weeks ago via mobile
    Quaint Tea Room

    This lovely tearoom is on the way to the Scottish Parliament. Very busy when we called in for coffee and cakes, there was even a queue forming. Amazing selection of home baked cakes. My husband had Apple & Rhubarb pie, with ice cream, whilst I...More

    Date of visit: April 2019
    Thank Lizzie0909
    Reviewed April 12, 2019 via mobile
    Lovely tea room

    Really nice traditional tea room a little bit away from the main area of the city centre. Not expensive, but good food & cakes. Staff very friendly. So nice to come across this lovely little tea room.

    Date of visit: April 2019
    Thank 732SimonA732
    Reviewed March 22, 2019
    Memorable stop along the streets of Edinburgh

    We had tea, fruit scones with cream and the lentil soup. What fun. Felt like a trip back in time when the young Queen would have stopped in for tea. Best scone we had while in Edinburgh.

    Date of visit: March 2019
    1  Thank FromtheStones
    Reviewed February 16, 2019 via mobile
    Average food but questionable value

    We ordered the cream tea set, a slice of carrot cake and 2 soup and sandwich sets. The soup was decent, the bread didn’t look homemade so don’t expect too much. The scone was alright but not stunning. We were informed that we didn’t get...More

    Date of visit: February 2019
    1  Thank sunnyday20
    Reviewed February 12, 2019 via mobile
    Absolutely fantastic experience

    Our rented flat is just over Clarinda’s tea room. We have now been for breakfast and lunch and will certainly be back before the week is over. Everything is absolutely delicious and the atmosphere is cosy and relaxed with an excellent but discreet service.

    Date of visit: February 2019
    1  Thank lalamaItaly
    Reviewed January 20, 2019
    Perfect tea when returning from Arthur's Seat

    Clarinda's is a very cozy tea house on the way to Arthur's Seat. I would recommend their scoones, they're just delicious! They close quite early, so beware of the time you get there. Prices are fair.

    Date of visit: January 2019
    Thank Daniel R
    Reviewed January 15, 2019
    I go to this tea house every time I am in Edinburgh.

    This is a regular place for me to have an early lunch when I visit Edinburgh and this city is my favorite on earth! No cheap but very consistent with loads of atmosphere. Food is excellent and I really go for the scones and tea....More

    Date of visit: September 2018
    Thank Brenda J
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    Mir M
    June 10, 2018|
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    Response from centralpamom | Reviewed this property |
    I don't know, I stopped in on a Friday early afternoon, and was easily able to get a seat.
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    Liana B
    June 11, 2017|
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    The hours I found are 9:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m., with breakfast from 9:00 - 10:30 a.m.
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    james w
    June 10, 2017|
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    Response from nwoodo | Reviewed this property |
    We were there today and expected afternoon tea. As far as I could tell they have tea, they have scones, but they do not have what in my mind is afternoon tea.... three tiered service with little sandwiches, scones, etc.
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