Mimi's Bakehouse - Leith

4.1

111 Reviews

£25 and under

Breakfast

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2 people

Dec 30, 2024

10:00 PM

Booked 8 times today

Experiences are available.

Great for brunch
Neighborhood 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.

Order delivery or takeout

Additional information

Dining style
Casual Dining
Price
£25 and under
Cuisines
Breakfast, Afternoon Tea, Scottish
Hours of operation
Mon–Fri 9:00 am–5:00 pm Sat, Sun 9:00 am–6:00 pm
Phone number
0131 287 5263
Website
https://mimisbakehouse.com/
Dress code
Casual Dress

Location
63 Shore, Leith, Edinburgh EH6 6RA
Neighborhood
Edinburgh
Parking details
None
Additional
Beer, Cafe, Cocktails, Dog Friendly, Gluten-free Options, High Tea, Non-Smoking, Takeout, 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.
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.
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.

What 111 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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4.1

4.1 based on recent ratings

4.2Food
4.1Service
4Ambience
3.8Value

Noise • Energetic

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Edinburgh/Midlothian
Great for brunch
Edinburgh/Midlothian
Kid-friendly
Edinburgh
Great for brunch
Edinburgh
Kid-friendly
Edinburgh
Hot spot

Review summary

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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.

111 Reviews

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Lorraine
Edinburgh
1 review
2.0
1 review
Dined 1 day ago
1. Overall 2
2. Food 1
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 3
Really disappointed when I visited with my daughter for birthday brunch. I ordered poached eggs avocado and mushrooms. The mushrooms were tasteless and swimming in oil. The eggs were cold and too much oil in the avocado. We have been for afternoon tea a few times previously but we won’t be going back which is a shame.
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Anne
Glasgow
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on December 16, 2024
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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Kathryn
London
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on December 15, 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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Dawn
Edinburgh
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined on December 14, 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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Lila
Edinburgh
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on December 9, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Perfect food, ambience and service, highly recommend! 😊
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Tracy
Edinburgh
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on November 30, 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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Natalie
New York City
9 reviews
5.0
9 reviews
Dined on November 24, 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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Jackie
Edinburgh
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined on October 23, 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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Jennifer
Edinburgh
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on October 19, 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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Dawn
Edinburgh
1 review
1.0
1 review
Dined on October 14, 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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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 111 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a reservation

2 people

Dec 30, 2024

10:00 PM

Booked 8 times today

Experiences are available.

Order delivery or takeout

63 Shore, Leith, Edinburgh EH6 6RA

Additional information

Neighborhood
Edinburgh
Hours of operation
Mon–Fri 9:00 am–5:00 pm Sat, Sun 9:00 am–6:00 pm
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, Takeout, Vegan, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Website
https://mimisbakehouse.com/
Phone number
0131 287 5263

Mimi's Bakehouse - Leith

Make a reservation

Order delivery or takeout

Additional information

Coffee and Cake

Brunch

Afternoon Tea

Beforenoon Tea

Sublime Scones

Something Sweet

Homemade granola with coconut yoghurt & mixed berry jam

Mini breakfast muffin

Mini Coco Pop krispie

Homemade pancake stack with Biscoff filling & crumb

Something Savoury

Mini breakfast rolls with your choice of bacon, sausage or veggie haggis

Eteaket Tea or Machina Americano

Mimi’s Scottish Blend

Breakfast Blend

Royal Earl Grey

Perfect Peppermint

Bollywood Chai

Blooming Marvellous Green

Cranberry Apple Riot

Per Person

CLASSIC

MIMOSA

MANGO BELLINI £33.50

Alcohol is served from 9am Monday to Saturday & from 11am Sunday

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