Mimi's Bakehouse - Leith

Name: Mimi's Bakehouse - Leith
Address: 63 Shore, Leith, Edinburgh, United Kingdom, EH6 6RA
Telephone: 0131 287 5263
Price range: £25 and under
Rating: 4.2

4.2 (129)

£25 and under

Breakfast

63 Shore, Leith, Edinburgh EH6 6RA

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2 people

Jun 19, 2025

7:00 PM

Booked 5 times today

Experiences are available.

About this restaurant

Great for brunch
Charming
Neighborhood gem

Mimi’s Bakehouse is a second-generation family business established in Edinburgh in 2010, when Michelle Phillips sold her family home to open a bakery café in Leith. We have gone on to build a local success story brand that gives people a ‘hug when they walk in the door’ as the original café has since doubled in size and the business has gained five more shops, a successful website selling cakes online and a concession at Archerfield Walled Garden. We also opened an industrial bakery in March 2020, out of which most online trade is produced for fulfilment. Mimi’s Bakehouse has become one of Edinburgh’s best-loved bakeries and an award-winning brand which is a well-known “feel good” place to visit, while remaining small enough to go the extra mile and try new things.
We serve brunch, afternoon tea, coffee and cake.

Additional information

Dining style
Casual Dining
Price
£25 and under
Cuisines
Breakfast, Afternoon Tea, Scottish
Hours of operation
Mon–Fri 10:00 am–5:00 pm Sat, Sun 9:00 am–5:00 pm
Phone number
0131 287 5263
Website
https://mimisbakehouse.com/
Dress code
Casual Dress
Delivery & takeout
Order direct

Location
63 Shore, Leith, Edinburgh EH6 6RA
Neighborhood
Edinburgh
Parking details
None
Additional
Beer, Cafe, Cocktails, Dog Friendly, Gluten-free Options, High Tea, Non-Smoking, Takeout, Vegan, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Experiences

Coffee and Cake
Multiple dates available
Choose from our selection of award-winning cakes and fresh scones on display in-store or our delicious dessert menu. Perfectly paired with Edinburgh's Eteaket Tea or a speciality coffee from Edinburgh’s own Machina Coffee! Please note: You are not being charged for coffee & cake, payment is due on the day at the restaurant.
Brunch
Multiple dates available
Choose from our All Day Brunch Menu which features our famous french toast, crumpet eggs Benedict, on toast section and much more! Our daily specials are something you don't want to miss out on! Please note: You are not being charged for brunch, payment is due on the day at the restaurant.
Afternoon Tea
£12.50 - £25.00 per person
Multiple dates available
The ultimate treat! Afternoon Tea brings together the best of Mimi’s Bakehouse classics, from handmade scones with clotted cream and jam to fluffy cupcakes and nostalgic traybakes served alongside a curated list of tea from Edinburgh’s Eteaket Tea. Our award-winning Afternoon Tea experience is currently available at Mimi’s Bakehouse, Leith and Corstorphine seven days a week. Due to high levels of demand, booking is recommended. We require 48 hours for all bookings. Make it extra special with a glass of prosecco, a locally sourced gin and tonic or a speciality coffee from Edinburgh’s own Machina Coffee.

What 129 people are saying

Mimi's Bakehouse - Leith reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.2

4.2 based on recent ratings

4.3Food
4.2Service
4.1Ambience
4.0Value

Noise • Energetic

Loved For

Edinburgh/Midlothian
Great for brunch
Edinburgh/Midlothian
Kid-friendly
Edinburgh/Midlothian
Neighborhood gem
Edinburgh/Midlothian
Great for scenic views
Edinburgh
Great for brunch
Edinburgh
Kid-friendly
Edinburgh
Neighborhood gem
Edinburgh
Great for scenic views

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

Mimi's Bakehouse in Leith is cherished for its "fabulous service" and delightful food, with standouts like afternoon tea and cakes. Patrons appreciate the "lovely atmosphere" and friendly staff. However, recent changes in service speed and menu offerings have been noted, suggesting room for improvement to recapture its past charm.

129 Reviews

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Janette
Glasgow/Lanarkshire2 reviews
4.0
Dined 6 days ago
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
My absolute go-to for a quick catch up with friends. Great service, lovely atmosphere and delicious drinks (we didn't eat on this occasion, but know from previous experience that the scones are amazing!) They've closed half of the premises but there's still plenty of space for people, but I would recommend booking in advance
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Paul
Edinburgh/Midlothian4 reviews
3.0
Dined on June 1, 2025
1. Overall 3
2. Food 4
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 4
We ordered some breakfast rolls and when they arrived some came on bread, as opposed to rolls, due to running out of rolls. No great hardship however I feel we should have been advised prior to receiving so we had the option of potentially picking something else. Staff were friendly enough but not massively attentive. Example, the bill came promptly enough however we waited over 20 mins for the waitress to come and allow us to pay. Again, no great hardship as we could have called her over but this is the difference between great customer service and average. Food was nice and cakes delicious! Wouldn’t be put off going again but worth sharing our experience.
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Carole
Glasgow/Lanarkshire1 review
4.0
Dined on May 23, 2025
1. Overall 4
2. Food 5
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 4
Excellent choice of food for afternoon tea, service was a bit slow
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Sharon
Edinburgh/Midlothian8 reviews
2.0
Dined on May 5, 2025
1. Overall 2
2. Food 2
3. Service 2
4. Ambience 3
Hot drinks took 30 minutes to arrive and when food did arrive it was cold. Looked like they were short staffed. Not their best. Given how difficult parking is to find in the area I don’t think it’s worth the effort
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Derval VIP
Edinburgh/Midlothian18 reviews
3.0
Dined on April 27, 2025
1. Overall 3
2. Food 4
3. Service 2
4. Ambience 2
Mimi's has always been one of my favourite places to eat, so our visit this morning was a bit disappointing. The staff were lovely and friendly, but the service wasn't good. My sister ordered extra hash browns which didn't arrive with her meal. She reminded the waiter, and they still didn't arrive. She had to go up to the counter to ask for the hash browns and for ketchup. No one checked if we needed anything else during the meal, and we weren't offered or brought water at any point. We asked for the bill, tried to catch someone's eye for payment, and again had to go to the counter to pay. Staff were apologetic, but it really was quite poor service! Despite the restaurant being about half the size it was during my last visit, the waiting staff seemed overwhelmed. The food was quite good, but the overall experience was disappointing.
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Lindsay
Edinburgh/Midlothian6 reviews
3.0
Dined on April 13, 2025
1. Overall 3
2. Food 3
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 3
Service was excellent. Food we had was tasty. But some dishes should never be change to much from the original. Take the Ultimate Eggs Benedict. A step too far in my opinion. I would lose the black pudding and potato scone, by all means offer as alternatives along with bacon to the original Benedict recipe. There are enough carbs with crumpet without a scone on top. Not enough sauce! 2 very small teaspoons of Hollandaise on top. Do not an Eggs Benedict make. It’s supposed to be a sauce over the dish. While it was okay and tasty enough. Far too much on plate and no options for a normal size portion without the extras. Or make your own breakfast with choice off eggs scrambled or poached etc. I see you are trying but maybe too much in lieu of original recipes.
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Joy
Edinburgh/Midlothian2 reviews
3.0
Dined on April 11, 2025
1. Overall 3
2. Food 4
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 3
The food was fine but just felt the place was lacking. Felt grubby. Not a special experience. Cleaning buckets and mops propped up beside the desk at front and in toilet. Bins overflowing. Needs a refresh.
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Annette
Glasgow/Lanarkshire2 reviews
4.0
Dined on March 31, 2025
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
I had the Soup and Sandwich combo of Minestrone & Ploughman sandwich on lovely homemade bread. Both were excellent. Finished up with a Red Velvet Cupcake which was fab.
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Amy
Edinburgh/Midlothian2 reviews
3.0
Dined on March 30, 2025
1. Overall 3
2. Food 4
3. Service 2
4. Ambience 3
Great cakes and good value for money. Service could have been quicker. We waited 30mins for our cakes and coffee, granted it was busy, although staff could have been more attentive.
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Sarah
New York City3 reviews
2.0
Dined on March 29, 2025
1. Overall 2
2. Food 2
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 2
We booked in for coffee and cake for mother’s day. We usually go to Mimi’s for family celebrations and were looking forward to it. Unfortunately, the service on this occasion was not good. Our coffees took a while to arrive, we had to ask for table water twice before it arrived and only 4 out of 5 cakes we ordered made it to the table. When we enquired about the missing cake, the server seemed confused before advising they had run out. The three slices of carrot cake we did receive were extremely dry - clearly the last 3 pieces of a whole. This was disappointing but the general cleanliness of the place was the biggest let down. The toilet/baby change was dirty and the chef passed through the dining area with bagged rubbish and food waste while we ate. Nobody visited our table unless we motioned them over and it felt very chaotic overall. We all left with headaches! So disappointing.
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Mimi's Bakehouse - Leith offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at 0131 287 5263.

Mimi's Bakehouse - Leith is rated 4.2 stars by 129 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

Make a reservation

2 people

Jun 19, 2025

7:00 PM

Booked 5 times today

Experiences are available.

63 Shore, Leith, Edinburgh EH6 6RA

Additional information

Neighborhood
Edinburgh
Hours of operation
Mon–Fri 10:00 am–5:00 pm Sat, Sun 9:00 am–5:00 pm
Price
£25 and under
Cuisines
Breakfast, Afternoon Tea, Scottish
Dining style
Casual Dining
Dress code
Casual Dress
Parking details
None
Additional
Beer, Cafe, Cocktails, Dog Friendly, Gluten-free Options, High Tea, Non-Smoking, Takeout, Vegan, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine
Delivery & takeout
Order direct

Website
https://mimisbakehouse.com/
Phone number
0131 287 5263

Mimi's Bakehouse - Leith

Make a reservation

About this restaurant

Additional information

Coffee and Cake

Brunch

Afternoon Tea

Beforenoon Tea

Sublime Scones

Something Sweet

Homemade granola with coconut yoghurt & mixed berry jam

Mini breakfast muffin

Mini Coco Pop krispie

Homemade pancake stack with Biscoff filling & crumb

Something Savoury

Mini breakfast rolls with your choice of bacon, sausage or veggie haggis

Eteaket Tea or Machina Americano

Mimi’s Scottish Blend

Breakfast Blend

Royal Earl Grey

Perfect Peppermint

Bollywood Chai

Blooming Marvellous Green

Cranberry Apple Riot

Per Person

CLASSIC

MIMOSA

MANGO BELLINI £33.50

Alcohol is served from 9am Monday to Saturday & from 11am Sunday

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