John Lewis Cafe
6 people recommendvia r/Edinburgh7 comments cited below
What people say, in short
Several visitors recommend the cafe at John Lewis, on the top floor, mainly for its views. A few say the views are good, one praises seats beside the glass walls, and one visitor says it works for visiting with a pram, with changing facilities and feeding chairs. One person finds it easy to reach for older relatives but does not praise the coffee, and one advises arriving early for a window seat.
Address
The Cafe by Benugo at John Lewis, 60 Leith St, Edinburgh EH1 3SP, United Kingdom
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The evidence
Every point below is paraphrased from a real public comment, ordered by how much the community engaged with it. Caveats and negatives are kept in — follow any link to read the original for yourself.
- Recommendsu/OnTheSideOfTheAngels in r/Edinburgh · May 2026
Suggests the John Lewis café, noting changing facilities, feeding chairs, and a nice view for a baby.
- Recommendsu/roll_and_fritter in r/Edinburgh · Sep 2026ambience
Says the John Lewis cafe offers fairly good views.
- Recommendsu/kookiekoo in r/Edinburgh · Nov 2023ambience
Notes this John Lewis cafe has nice views from seats beside the glass walls.
- Recommendsu/KlutzyMcKlutzface in r/Edinburgh · May 2026service
Agrees with the suggestion, praises the staff, and recalls visiting solo with a buggy.
- Mixedu/caraeg in r/Edinburgh · Jan 2026
Very easy to reach and has good views, but coffee quality isn't praised.
- Recommendsu/Round-Chemical-5968 in r/Edinburgh · Sep 2026ambience
Agrees with the John Lewis cafe tip and advises arriving early for a window seat.
- Recommendsu/SquareFoundation9724 in r/Edinburgh · Jan 2026
Suggests the top-floor John Lewis cafe as another option, though a fair way off.
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Details last checked 10 Nov 2026. Recommendations reflect what people said at the time; confirm current details before you go.