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Mimi's Bakehouse - Leith, Leith, Edinburgh

Mimi's Bakehouse - Leith

4.1
4.1
110 Reviews
£25 and under
Breakfast

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2 people
19:00
Booked 5 times today
Experiences are available.
  • Great for brunch
  • Neighbourhood gem
  • Good for groups
Mimi’s Bakehouse is a second-generation family business established in Edinburgh in 2010, when Michelle Phillips sold her family home to open a bakery café in Leith. We have gone on to build a local success story brand that gives people a ‘hug when they walk in the door’ as the original café has since doubled in size and the business has gained five more shops, a successful website selling cakes online and a concession at Archerfield Walled Garden. We also opened an industrial bakery in March 2020, out of which most online trade is produced for fulfilment. Mimi’s Bakehouse has become one of Edinburgh’s best-loved bakeries and an award-winning brand which is a well-known “feel good” place to visit, while remaining small enough to go the extra mile and try new things.
We serve brunch, afternoon tea, coffee and cake.

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Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    £25 and under
  • Cuisines
    Breakfast, Afternoon Tea, Scottish
  • Hours of Operation
    Mon–Fri 09:00–17:00 Sat, Sun 09:00–18:00
  • Phone number
    0131 287 5263
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Area
    Edinburgh
  • Parking details
    None
  • Additional
    Beer, Cafe, Cocktails, Dog Friendly, Gluten-free Options, High Tea, Non-Smoking, Takeaway, Vegan, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Experiences

  • Coffee and Cake

    Multiple dates available
    Choose from our selection of award-winning cakes and fresh scones on display in-store or our delicious dessert menu. Perfectly paired with Edinburgh's Eteaket Tea or a speciality coffee from Edinburgh’s own Machina Coffee! Please note: You are not being charged for coffee & cake, payment is due on the day at the restaurant.
    Coffee and Cake photo
  • Brunch

    Multiple dates available
    Choose from our All Day Brunch Menu which features our famous french toast, crumpet eggs Benedict, on toast section and much more! Make it extra special with our bubbly brunch package which includes a prosecco and a cocktail of your choice. Please note: You are not being charged for brunch, payment is due on the day at the restaurant.
    Brunch photo
  • Afternoon Tea

    £12.50 - £25.00 per person

    Multiple dates available
    The ultimate treat! Afternoon Tea brings together the best of Mimi’s Bakehouse classics, from handmade scones with clotted cream and jam to fluffy cupcakes and nostalgic traybakes served alongside a curated list of tea from Edinburgh’s Eteaket Tea. Our award-winning Afternoon Tea experience is currently available at Mimi’s Bakehouse, Leith and Corstorphine seven days a week. Due to high levels of demand, booking is recommended. We require 48 hours for all bookings. Make it extra special with a glass of prosecco, a locally sourced gin and tonic or a speciality coffee from Edinburgh’s own Machina Coffee.
    Afternoon Tea photo

What 110 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.1
4.1 based on recent ratings
  • 4.2Food
  • 4.1Service
  • 3.9Ambience
  • 3.8Value

NoiseEnergetic

Loved For

  • Edinburgh/Midlothian

    Great for brunch

  • Edinburgh/Midlothian

    Child-friendly

  • Edinburgh

    Great for brunch

  • Edinburgh

    Child-friendly

  • Edinburgh

    Hot spot

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Mimi's Bakehouse in Leith offers a delightful brunch and afternoon tea experience with "delicious food" and "charming service." While some visitors have noted occasional service hiccups and a need for restroom upgrades, the cafe's friendly staff and "lovely atmosphere" create a welcoming, enjoyable experience. Their scones and traybakes are particularly praised.

110 Reviews
  1. Anne

    Glasgow

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Really enjoyed the festive afternoon tea, lots of great savoury nibbles as well as delicious cakes. Very relaxed atmosphere and we weren’t hurried.

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  2. Kathryn

    London

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on 15 December 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Love Mimi’s Beforenoon Tea! Service was excellent as always. They were super accommodating of my baby who likes to throw things on the floor as well. Thank you!

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  3. Dawn

    Edinburgh

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on 14 December 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 3
    I've eaten at Mimi's on numerous occasions, but hadn't been for a little while and it felt like it's lost a little of its sparkle. The food was good, but not as much choice as there has been in the past. Likewise, the range of cakes has been reduced too. The atmosphere was a little lacking too, which is a shame, especially at Christmas time. The one thing that never changes with Mimi's though, is that the staff were lovely as always, and very attentive.

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  4. Lila

    Edinburgh

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 9 December 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Perfect food, ambience and service, highly recommend! 😊

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  5. Tracy

    Edinburgh

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 30 November 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The food was amazing, the staff were very pleasant. It took awhile for the food but they were busy. Will definitely be back.

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  6. Natalie

    New York City

    9 reviews

    5.0

    9 reviews

    Dined on 24 November 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Lovely local cafe great service delicious food super friendly would 100% recommend

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  7. Jackie

    Edinburgh

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on 23 October 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 3
    Our seating was a little cramped as it was very close to another table. The breakfast roll was massive and wasn't all eaten so it could have been smaller and therefore maybe a bit cheaper.

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  8. Jennifer

    Edinburgh

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on 19 October 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    I am a frequent visitor to Mimi’s-the food, service and ambiance are always excellent. I highly recommend it

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  9. Dawn

    Edinburgh

    1 review

    1.0

    1 review

    Dined on 14 October 2024

    1. Overall 1
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 2
    Upon arriving we were taken to our table by a young teenage girl with blonde hair who was the front of house staff, she wasn’t very friendly or welcoming. Another member of staff came to take our hot drinks order she was friendly (woman wearing glasses). Our hot drinks arrived and a short time after our afternoon tea. I explained that I had requested in the online booking that the cheese sandwiches weren’t to have onion chutney on them as they were the only ones I would be eating. It took another two attempts to bring out the correct order. By this time we had to ask the staff for more hot water as our tea was cold. The young member of staff looked bored and like she didn’t want to be at work it was quite off putting. It took a while to use the toilets due to a queue and there only being one toilet for baby changing/ladies. My mum went to use the toilet and nearly slipped because the floor was soaking with water due to mums washing their babies and splashing water everywhere. When it came to paying we weren’t asked if we enjoyed our afternoon tea or even acknowledged when leaving. It was supposed to be a treat but was really disappointed.

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  10. Jacqueline

    Edinburgh

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined on 11 October 2024

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 2
    I was very disappointed with leith mimi's, French toast was very dry the bacon was so hard we couldn't eat it, I took an 82yrs old gentleman for his birthday, he was very disappointed but far to polite to say, staff were friendly, they were the main reason I never complained, although it took about 15 mins to take our order, there were workmen replacing the main door, we couldn't sit in front for the noise of drills, lost the whole mimi's atmosphere, felt I had let the gentleman down, I will go back to mimi's but not leith sorry.

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FAQs

Mimi's Bakehouse - Leith offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at 0131 287 5263.

Mimi's Bakehouse - Leith is rated 4.1 stars by 110 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

Make a booking

2 people
19:00
Booked 5 times today
Experiences are available.

Order delivery or takeout

Google Map for Mimi's Bakehouse - Leith

63 Shore, Leith, Edinburgh EH6 6RA

Additional information

  • Area
    Edinburgh
  • Hours of Operation
    Mon–Fri 09:00–17:00 Sat, Sun 09:00–18:00
  • Price
    £25 and under
  • Cuisines
    Breakfast, Afternoon Tea, Scottish
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking details
    None
  • Additional
    Beer, Cafe, Cocktails, Dog Friendly, Gluten-free Options, High Tea, Non-Smoking, Takeaway, Vegan, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine
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