Baba Rista in Edinburgh

Lovely atmosphere, adored the wee high quality food products (smoked paprika powder, pastas etc) to browse on the shelfs while I was waiting on my smoothie, which was absolutely delicious! Nice service too, highly recommend!☺️

Melt in your mouth roll, it had a buttery taste and airy, light texture to the bread, was amazing. Can choose any combination of brekky roll items and a coffee for £5. Both coffee and roll were delicious.

Absolutely outstanding service today from the woman who took our order.We said we'd share a hot chocolate and pastry, and not only did she cut the pastry in half but she went well above and beyond, separating the hot chocolate into two small cups, made perfectly with their own whipped cream and marshmallows! Such a kind touch when they were actually reasonably busy!Then the salted caramel hot chocolate was absolutely delicious and the perfect temperature. I'll definitely try a coffee there next time especially if I see her serving again.It has a nice atmosphere upstairs too. I think the pastry was only "ok" and a little pricy but it was nice enough and the cafe is easily worth recommending. Only sorry we didn't have any change for a tip this time - will make it up next time!Thanks again, kind hot chocolate lady.

Lovely place for a coffee (or tea 🙂). Thank you for being so friendly! I’ll definitely be back!

The best coffee in Edinburgh and Maia is the friendliest, most warm person I have met in ages! They love our dog and she eagerly awaits her morning walks to come in and have a treat (to the point where she waits outside the door on Sundays) 😅 Food is also great, I can't think of anything I tried that I didn't like. ❤️

I'm a big fan of this great little cafe and visit weekly. Fresh and tasty food, including lots of vegetarian options. Lovely coffee and even lovelier service -- always friendly and quick. Pleasant ambiance and very clean.

Friendliest staff ever!Really good high quality coffee, very clean and cozy!Compostable take - away cupsSurprisingly cheap5 stars are definitely well earned

I absolutely love this place. It's small and has a modern touch with a nice selection of well presented food and drinks. Saying that by far the best part are the two girls, Miya and Angela that work there who are just fabulous at what they are doing. If it's not busy then I guarantee you'll have a pleasant time with either of them serving!

I was incredibly hyped that this place was opening, and obviously can see a good amount of money has been invested in the interior - and exterior - of the coffee house. However, the coffee is quite mediocre and it's hardly 3rd wave or anything. Additionally, I got served possibly the driest scone i've had which, when I think about it, is quite depressing and inexcusable. Happy to give this place a 2nd go at some point, as I live a few minutes away. But given the quality of coffee houses further into town, this place underwhelms.

Baba Rista is the nicest food place in the area providing sit-in seating (indoor and outdoor) as well as take-away. The amount of effort made to transform the building is equally matched by the amount of effort they put into their menu. This creates a much more convenient place for me to do some work whilst enjoying good coffee than was available before. The staff are friendly and make an effort with customers which makes the whole experience superb. A very unique, modern addition to the area.Awesome!!