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Frederick's Coffee House

30 Frederick Street, Edinburgh, Scotland
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Ranked #327 of 1,095 restaurants in Edinburgh
4.5 of 5 stars 11 Reviews
Cuisines: Café
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UK
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9 reviews 9 reviews
Reviews in 5 cities Reviews in 5 cities
5 helpful votes 5 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 28 May 2012 NEW
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Six of us visited Edinburgh and it rained the whole four days we were there. During one of our walkabouts, we stumbled upon Fredericks and had soup and coffee for £6.90. You could have porride and coffee for the same price. The soup was delicious and my husband and another couple in our party enjoyed the porridge very much. We... More

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See 4 more reviews by DashvalleyUk for Edinburgh
Edinburgh, United Kingdom
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 12 February 2012 via mobile
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Came here just for coffee, and it was really nice and enjoyable!

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See 4 more reviews by anrachell for Edinburgh
Edinburgh, United Kingdom
2 reviews
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 9 November 2011
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I visited Frederick's Coffee House on a rainy day at the start of November - frequent weather in Scotland! On entering I was really surprised with the modern quirky decor and warm atmosphere of the place. I was greeted by a lovely young lady who I got chatting to and found out she was the owner which surprised me being... More

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Stockholm
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127 reviews 127 reviews
Reviews in 12 cities Reviews in 12 cities
41 helpful votes 41 helpful votes
2 of 5 stars Reviewed 30 October 2011

the spot is hidden one floor up, the space is nice and nice decor aswell. The coffee is terrible for such place, i had a cappuccino and my friends had espresso and tea, the Coffee taste bitter and milk foam was ful of bubbles("death penalty" in Coffee business). A small coffee house can do better than this.....(like mimis in Leith,... More

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See 28 more reviews by EugenStockholm for Edinburgh
Scotland
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95 reviews 95 reviews
Reviews in 32 cities Reviews in 32 cities
28 helpful votes 28 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 27 October 2011
1
person found this review helpful

Only had time for a coffee, but Edinburgh has been crying out for a place like this. It's above the Frederick Street shops and the bay window gives superb views. Traditional-looking tea room but not stuffy, and indeed very comfortable. Unfortunately it closed for the day about 15 minutes after I got there. So don't try in the evening. Next... More

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See 45 more reviews by McWulf25 for Edinburgh
Glasgow, United Kingdom
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6 helpful votes 6 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 10 October 2011
3
people found this review helpful

My colleagues and I visit weekly and have yet to be dissappointed. Food is spot on and coffee is never bitter. Personally, service is key, and Fredericks staff are on the ball. They seem to pay particular attention to customer loyalty with a free coffee with every 4 you buy, and they now serve my favourite coffee to me without... More

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See 2 more reviews by James S for Edinburgh
Edinburgh, United Kingdom
1 review
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 8 October 2011

Visited Frederick coffee house on numerous occasions now and all I can say not even one been disappointed. Staff is very helpfull and friendly, coffee is so smooth and food is delicious. Just the right place for quick lunch with friends or just relaxing time with the cup of coffee and a book

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Edinburgh, United Kingdom
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13 reviews 13 reviews
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5 helpful votes 5 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 11 September 2011
3
people found this review helpful

In a very busy city its great to go somewhere were you can relax, chill out and have a great cup of coffee, and Fredericks is definately that. The staff are sooooo friendly and the cakes rock too :o). Have been in for lunch and although the service was a little slow, it was just nice to enjoy the time... More

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See 10 more reviews by alipscott for Edinburgh
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10 reviews 10 reviews
11 helpful votes 11 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 11 September 2011
3
people found this review helpful

This is a great place for breakfast, lunch or an early dinner right bang in the centre of town. I have visited many many times and the staff always say hello. Sometimes it's just for tea and cake and a natter with my friends, sometimes, I go to have work meetings and make good use of their wifi. Their selection... More

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See 9 more reviews by Edinburghfoody1 for Edinburgh
Kirkcaldy, United Kingdom
1 review
2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 11 September 2011
2
people found this review helpful

This place does the best soup anywhere. The service is lovely too and location so easy to get to.

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