Story Cafe

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Website | 0131 556 8765
43-45 Royal Mile, Edinburgh EH1 1SR, UK

Opening Hours:
Monday: 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Tuesday: 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Wednesday: 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Thursday: 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Friday: 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Saturday: 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Sunday: 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM


Area Served:
Within 4 miles (6.4km) of 43-45 Royal Mile, Edinburgh EH1 1SR, UK
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Looking for a light breakfast, a hearty lunch, or an afternoon coffee? The Storytelling Centre serves a great range of hot drinks and traditional food, situated right in the middle of the Royal Mile.

The Storytelling Café now hosts The Haggis Box, who put a delicious street-food style twist on Scotland’s national dish. With freshly made, locally sourced haggis, neeps and tatties, and a choice of rich sauces, The Haggis Box give a tasty experience for first-time and seasoned Haggis eaters.

We have robust safety and cleaning measures in place in the café to keep you safe during your visit. Our tables are regularly cleaned and well-spaced out across the Storytelling Court and provide table service so you can enjoy your stay while being as safe as possible.

Standard Opening Times:

We are currently open

Monday – Sunday, 9.30am-8pm. 

Tel: +44 (0)131 556 9579

Google Rating: 4.1 out of 5 stars (137 total ratings)

Ulad R
5 Star
Amazing Haggis (with whisky sauce of course) for a reasonable price (£8.50, sauce - £1.20). Our tour guide told us about this place and we will definitely be back
Monday 2nd May 2022
Karolina Krawczyk
5 Star
Went for a light lunch with my friend and we love the food! And smoothie! One of the best I have ever had (apart of those I make at home). Good food for a good price with a nice ambience and staff. Will definitely be back and will recommend to friends!!!.
Thursday 31st May 2018
Jan Barker
5 Star
The Story Cafe is a fabulous social enterprise supporting people in recovery. The menu features wholesome, imaginative items with ever changing dish of the day. There is a wide selection of drinks including craft beer. Look out for special events such as their fabulous Christmas lunch. The cafe is family friendly and welcoming to all.
Sunday 15th April 2018
K M
5 Star
Awesome location and friendly people, with good food and very reasonable prices. I love this place.
Friday 4th May 2018
zaza hector
2 Star
Found by accident. So so food, very basic and fast food type. Expensive for what you get.
Wednesday 17th October 2018