Empires Cafe - Edinburgh, City of

Front terrace and inside was quite busy here, but in the backyard there were only us. and you can see Arthur’s Seat from there also.. they didn’t have ice coffee option but if you ask they can make it. had cappuccino myself, was a bit bland. it might be better to have tea here.

If the weather is fine, it's worth having tea and maybe a cake in the courtyard. They serve pots of tea for a very reasonable price and the tables outside are pleasant. The cakes are good, although those with icing were too sweet for our taste. We didn't try any of the salty food. The indoor space smelled like a locker room and I definitely wouldn't have wanted to sit in there

Very reasonably priced foods. Toilets were relatively clean. One pot of tea was enough for multiple people having multiple cups. The water fountain was quite unique. Just being a hose tap into a stone basin. Very chill atmosphere for the amount of people entering and leaving. Queue took around 6m to get served.

Very pleasant experience. Had the Spicy Sweet Potato and Coconut Milk soup. Nice balance and flavour. Clean tables even during a busy lunch service. Clean toilets, not always the case in tourist areas with high traffic. Will be back

OK Tea room. I had high expectations but you pay for beeing at the castle. Nothing wrong but neither special. The staff was good and helpful even if it was a busy day with lot of visitors.