BABA RISTA. - Edinburgh

Brian H.

Came in on a Sunday afternoon and enjoyed two sensational haggis sandwiches, each with a different accompanying breakfast product. So tasty, served on lovely fresh rolls. Service is speedy without being rushed. Quiet, peaceful upstairs seating area with wifi is perfect place to relax and consume. The coffee is also excellent. Wholeheartedly recommend!

Edward S.

Nice little café on the outskirts of Leith.

Unfortunately this won't become our local café because capitalism is determined to crush our dreams of ever owning a house... but I digress.

I had the vegan sandwich, which had a great mix of veges and lovely flavour, plus made me feel healthy working towards my 5 a day, 8/10

Wife had an almond croissant, not quite as good, the almond flavour was a bit muted, perhaps it was better when fresh. 6/10

Overall a nice place for a sit down. The upstairs seating area on the mezzanine (yeah, that's right, the mezzanine!) was very cosy.

Ali R.

Went in on a cold windy day, could be any day here I suppose, I was reading the signs, first time in, and the syrups were what I believed to be paired. So vanilla and hazelnut then a wee space and the other flavours were there. Turns out that even though the syrups are individually flavoured that everyone written would make a fantastic combo. Soooooo, I went with the bottom one, white chocolate and burnt Orange. Which is two separate syrups, but don't let it out you off as it was immense! What a pairing, what an accidental pairing recommendation haha 😂
I got 2 flat whites one with the combo and one plain just in case. I wish I got two with the syrup combos. I will be back, got a cheeky croissant to go to and it was great. An interaction I won't forget and the place looks lovely, nice menu, great coffee, great staff. Seats up stairs. Get in and grab a syrup combo!

Cyril T. C.

Ordered an Americano and took a seat, but had to leave after just 5 minutes because of the strong smell of cooking fumes throughout the café. The lady serving was very polite, but the coffee was only average.

Juliette G.

Went in for a quick drink sitting in.
The cookie was nice, the coconut smoothie was nice although as bit thick in consistency.

But I do feel that it’s a shame that the smoothie was served in a plastic cup with a plastic lid. I would hope that coffee places use proper glass and cutlery when sitting in. That does put me off as I do try and reduce my plastic consumption.

A M.

Left a poor impression. The coffee was disappointing: the milk was way too hot - felt like it had been boiled - and overall on the more tasteless side.
Wasn’t the most friendly welcome either.
The interior seems quite nice, not a write off but could do better.

Ahmed A.

Baba Rista in Edinburgh is a cozy spot with great coffee and a welcoming atmosphere. Perfect for a relaxed coffee break.

Gee

If you’d like a fresh croissant go to Lidl instead. Got old stale ones here for £3.20 a pop.
It’s my only neighborhood coffee spot but unfortunately they have been bad as of late.