We are headed to Edinburgh on Oct. 11. Most mornings we have to be ready by 8a.m. for a train or tour. I am trying to find coffee and breakfast near the train station to be ready to leave by 8. All of the places I know don't open that early. I have searched, but 9 seems to be the common opening time. My friemd is gluten intolerant so we need something more than a pastry. Help, please!
Posted by
Royaume-Uni nul points, pas plus
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try the http://www.snaxcafe.com/contact in West Register Street - nothing fancy but does the job
Posted by
Stratford upon Avon
470 posts
Which station?
Posted by
OP
11 posts
We are leaving from and staying near Waverly. I will look at Snac. Thank you.
Posted by
Reno, NV, USA
2427 posts
I would suggest Pret a Manger at Waverley Station which is located at the bottom level of the station. They open at 5:30 am per their website. You can Google the menu.
Posted by
OP
11 posts
Thank you! I should have thought of Pret a Manger!
Posted by
Royaume-Uni nul points, pas plus
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The Booking Office is open from 07.00 https://www.jdwetherspoon.com/pubs/all-pubs/scotland/edinburgh/booking-office-edinburgh
Posted by
Mid-Atlantic area
6534 posts
If your hotel offers breakfast, consider it. Most begin serving at 6:30 or 7:00am during the week, a little later on weekends. You do pay a little more for the convenience but you wouldn’t need to go out and find a place.
Posted by
OP
11 posts
Our hotel does offer breakfast for 18-20£ person-a bit more than we want to pay! We are not full-English breakfast eaters and they don't much lighter.
Posted by
Mid-Atlantic area
6534 posts
If your room has a small refrigerator, you could always stop at a grocery store like a Tesco and buy fruit, yogurt, pastry, meat, cheese, or whatever, the day before. Then, make tea or coffee if you can do so in the room, or get it from the cafeteria and take it to your room. Less expensive and you wouldn’t have to wander far. Maybe you’ll get lucky and there will be a cafe next door to the hotel which might be the best alternative.
Posted by
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snax in West Register Street was takeaway only when I passed it last month. Half way up the steps from Waverley to Princes Street there is a food court with McDonalds, Subway, Greggs and others.
Posted by
OP
11 posts
I think we will do Pret a Manger. I have used them all over Europe and just forgit them. Open at 5:30 at Waverly; 3 minutes from our hotel. Thanks, everyone.