The Old Spence Cafe, Constitution Street
5 people recommend, 1 warns against itvia r/Edinburgh6 comments cited below
What people say, in short
The Old Spence Cafe in Leith is recommended by several people. One commenter praises the focaccia and another calls it great, one suggests it for rolls and cooked breakfasts, and one suggests it as a pro-laptop place that opens early. One commenter found it very humid on a recent visit.
Address
The Old Spence Café, 40-42 Queen Charlotte St, Leith, Edinburgh EH6 6AT, United Kingdom
At a glance
- Signature dishes
- Focaccia
- Opinions divided
- Yes
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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.
- Caveatu/Delicious-Being-6531 in r/Edinburgh · Nov 2025ambience
Found it very humid on a recent visit and wants the condensation sorted.
- Recommendsu/BarryBadrinath82 in r/Edinburgh · Nov 2025taste
Recommends Old Spence for its focaccia, while disclosing that a friend owns it.
- Recommendsu/CastleCat16 in r/Edinburgh · Sep 2024
Laptop-friendly and opens early, but asks workers to be considerate during busy brunch rushes.
- Recommendsu/TheFlyingScotsman60 in r/Edinburgh · Nov 2025
Mentions the old Spence cafe as a good option for rolls and cooked breakfasts.
- Recommendsu/Ok_Shallot_362 in r/Edinburgh · Mar 2025
Calls it great; named as a spot at the Shore.
- Recommendsu/Another_Planet21 in r/Edinburgh · Nov 2023ambience
Also likes the vibe at this Queen Charlotte Street cafe.
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Details last checked 10 Nov 2026. Recommendations reflect what people said at the time; confirm current details before you go.