Mimi’s Bakehouse

Mimi’s is definitely one of my favourites and I have supported them since they opened their first place here in Leith, 13 years ago.
I can never see past the French Toast with bacon and maple syrup and of course a wee cupcake or 3!
A great spot for catching up with friends, treats for mum or a solo cuppa coffee and a cake.

Excellent location near the Shore. Easy access by bus, 16/35 stops right in front. Breakfast chips are amazing. The breakfast sandwich had a copious amount of ooey gooey cheese. Scones are the size of my hand with smooth cream.

Ah, Mimi’s bakehouse in Leith, where the chai latte tasted like it took a detour through a flavorless desert before reaching my cup. It left my taste buds so confused; they started questioning their life choices. The birthday cake slice, on the other hand, must have been baked with sugar from Willy Wonka’s factory – I could practically feel my teeth wincing with each bite.

But fear not, dear pastry pilgrim, for even in the land of taste bud misadventures, Mimi’s had its redeeming qualities. The scenic location next to the river was like a visual dessert for my eyes, providing a picturesque distraction from the sugary onslaught happening inside my mouth. It’s as if the bakery whispered, “Fear not, adventurer, we may not have conquered the art of balance in flavors, but feast your eyes upon this river view, and all shall be forgiven.”

The drinks were great, the food was not so much. We had to wait a while on the food and some got served at different times which meant one half was almost finished when the other half got theirs. The soup was cold and the roll was not very fresh. The lovely staff sorted it out though.

Feel it is slightly overpriced for what you get!

Lovely place, very good sandwiches (tried the one with Milano salami) as well as good cakes and scones. I was expecting a little bit more for the cake and the coffees but overall a great place to have a brunch or a scone!