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Saltyard is more than just a coffee shop; it is a community hub nestled at 158 Dalry Rd, Edinburgh. Renowned for its welcoming atmosphere, visitors rave about the friendly staff, often described as fantastic and attentive. As noted by Deborah Reid, the homemade lentil soup is a must-try, showcasing the bakery's commitment to quality and delicious flavors.
Families are particularly drawn to Saltyard, thanks to its thoughtful amenities like a small play area for toddlers and spacious seating, ideal for conversations without the concern of prying ears. C Finlayson highlights the café's welcoming environment for parents with young children, making it a perfect venue for catch-ups over coffee.
The prices at Saltyard are remarkably reasonable, which Emily Youngs emphasizes, with go-to takeout options available for as low as £2.50. Customers like Mel laud the homemade baked goods, stating that the quality surpasses expectations for the price. Overall, Saltyard stands out as a fantastic blend of cozy ambiance, a family-friendly approach, and delicious cuisine, making it a beloved local gem.
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Service options
- Takeout
- Dine-in
- Delivery
Highlights
- Great coffee
- Great dessert
- Great tea selection
Popular for
- Breakfast
- Lunch
- Solo dining
- Good for working on laptop
Dining options
- Breakfast
- Brunch
- Lunch
- Dessert
Amenities
- Restroom
Atmosphere
- Casual
- Cozy
Crowd
- Groups
Reviews for Saltyard
Review highlights
Based on 133 reviewsSaltyard is widely praised for its warm and welcoming atmosphere, characterized by friendly and attentive staff who often include helpful volunteers. The coffee shop is noted for its high-quality, reasonably priced food and drinks, with homemade options such as lentil soup and baked goods receiving particular commendation. Families appreciate the spacious interior, which comfortably accommodates buggies and provides a thoughtfully designed play area for toddlers, making it an inviting spot for parents and children alike. Overall, Saltyard is recognized as a community-focused venue that combines great value with a family-friendly environment, fostering a sense of comfort and sociability among its patrons.
This is the friendliest cafe. Staff are fantastic and the homemade lentil soup is to die for.
Lovely ladies, mostly volunteers. Very helpful and always have a smile on their faces. Great place for a coffee and catch up with a friend. If you have children, even babies/toddlers they can come too, there's a small play area for kids and high chairs. It's spacious inside so you can talk without feeling your conversations are public. There's space for pushchair's too.
The staff here is absolutely amazing—so kind, welcoming, and attentive. They have a small but well-thought-out play area for toddlers, making it a great spot for families. The space is also roomy, which is perfect if you're bringing a buggy. On top of that, the food was delicious, and the coffee was excellent. Highly recommend!
Staff are lovely and kind, prices are amazing as well and food and drinks are good quality! Can get a takeaway coffee for £2.50 which is unheard of in this area!
Its a lovely place to take your baby/child to. Prices are very reasonable, in fact the quality of everything you'd think it'd be higher.. All staff are friendly and helpful. This is my absolute favourite place to go to for ALL the homemade baking and food. Play area for wee ones and puzzle etc for older ones
A very cozy, luminous coffee shop. It is run by a local church community, many of whom volunteer there! The soups and pastry (scones,...) and that are freshly baked, and of good quality. The coffee was good. They have vegan and vegetarian options and the prices are in general lower than what I've learnt to expect in Edinburgh. For instance, they have options of soup + scone, soup + bacon roll, etc. at 4£! They also have a small fair trade shop with a lot of cute, hand made things, that come from various initiatives in poor countries. I'm not religious, but I still liked the atmosphere of community it created. The staff was friendly and it's also a good place to take kids, since there is a corner dedicated for them to play in. Lovely place, I will go back!
Super friendly little place offering breakfast and lunch options. Great if you happen to be passing by and need a coffee or quick bite to eat.
Great community café that is welcoming of all people. The place is popular with groups. Its a pity that it is only open Wednesday-Friday. Great for families with young children as they have a small play area as well. I especially love their granola with yoghurt.
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Opening hours
- Monday Closed
- Tuesday Closed
- Wednesday (Today) 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM
- Thursday 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM
- Friday 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM
- Saturday Closed
- Sunday Closed
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