Mimi's Bakehouse - Leith

4.1

116 Reviews

£25 and under

Breakfast

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2 people

Mar 7, 2025

8:30 PM

Booked 10 times today

Experiences are available.

Great for brunch
Charming
Neighborhood gem

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.

Additional information

Location
63 Shore, Leith, Edinburgh EH6 6RA
Phone number
0131 287 5263
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
Dress code
Casual Dress
Parking details
None
Delivery & takeout
Order direct

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 116 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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4.1

4.1 based on recent ratings

4.3Food
4.2Service
4Ambience
3.9Value

Noise • Energetic

Loved For

Edinburgh/Midlothian
Great for brunch
Edinburgh/Midlothian
Kid-friendly
Edinburgh/Midlothian
Great for scenic views
Edinburgh
Great for brunch
Edinburgh
Kid-friendly
Edinburgh
Great for scenic views

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

Mimi's Bakehouse in Leith offers a delightful experience with "lovely staff and lovely food." Despite a smaller menu and space, it maintains a "relaxed atmosphere" and is "great for afternoon tea." While there are occasional service delays, the "friendly" staff and "delicious" treats make it a worthwhile visit.

116 Reviews

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Lindsey
Edinburgh
5 reviews
3.0
5 reviews
Dined on February 16, 2025
1. Overall 3
2. Food 3
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 3
I've been to Mimi's dozens of times before but this was my first visit since the cafe size was reduced, along with the menu. I had my usual French toast, which has always been a Mimi's speciality, but was hugely disappointed to discover that it's now made with brioche rather than proper bread, which means it's sweet rather than the savoury lunch I was looking forward to. I sincerely hope this isn't a permanent change - if it is then I think I'll be looking for an alternative for lunch with friends in future.
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OpenTable Diner
Edinburgh
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on February 11, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Brought my daughter and her friends in for kids afternoon tea. Staff were attentive and made the girls feel really special. Everything looked and tasted wonderful and the girls had a great time
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Natalie
New York City
10 reviews
4.0
10 reviews
Dined on February 1, 2025
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 3
Always love going very accommodating to our three year old daughter lovely brunch
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Mark
Edinburgh
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on January 26, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 4
Mimis at Leith has reduced its menu offerings since it has also cut down the number of tables (they used to have two buildings and one has been converted/sold to a takeaway. This does impact the ambience somewhat as more people/covers appear to have been squeezed into the available space. That said the food was lovely as ever, service for drinks was a little slow (had to ask a few times for coffee and tea that was delayed). The ambience is nice with lovely, friendly team just a pity that the size of the place does seem to have lost it's overall "je ne sais quoi". (hence the service rating) Would still go but not with any more than 2/3 people (We had a family group of 6 and they did struggle a little)
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Lorraine
Edinburgh
1 review
2.0
1 review
Dined on December 29, 2024
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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Rachel
Edinburgh
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on December 24, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Always a pleasure to have a treat at Mimis, lovely staff and lovely food
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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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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 116 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a reservation

2 people

Mar 7, 2025

8:30 PM

Booked 10 times today

Experiences are available.

63 Shore, Leith, Edinburgh EH6 6RA

Additional information

Phone number
0131 287 5263
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
Dress code
Casual Dress
Parking details
None
Delivery & takeout
Order direct

Mimi's Bakehouse - Leith

Make a reservation

Additional information

Experiences

Coffee and Cake

Brunch

Afternoon Tea

Menu

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

What 116 people are saying

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FAQs

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