Thomas J Walls Coffee

Not the first time we have had coffee and food here and won’t be the last. Very busy but fantastic service and really nice coffee and food. We just had soup of the day today and bread. With coffee. I can never work out how this very busy coffee shop can work out where you sit after ordering ! Lovely food great service.

This may have been the best scone I’ve ever had. The cappuccino was great as well. There is tons of seating in the cafe. I thoroughly enjoyed my visit.

Went there to hide from the rain. Beautiful cafe. Delicious chai latte. I didn’t really like the espresso. Lemon and poppyseed loaf was a bit too sweet. Would come again for the chai latte and beautiful vintage interior. :)

Wow. Get in here and find a breakfast sandwich to fall in love with. Easily serves two and came out rather quickly. Great atmosphere paired with a nice cup of coffee will offer a leg up on any morning.

I have visited a couple of times now and had mixed experiences. I do find the place to be a bit overpriced and I was confused about the pricing difference between items. Coffee overall okay and a nice atmosphere.

If you like historical buildings the interior is charming. But I found the customer service lacking. I work in retail, I know it’s hard to smile all day, but a hello, or a warm tone is necessary to make customers feel welcome. The coffee is not memorable either, just so so. The toilets were not filthy, but not impeccably clean either, and it has dull lighting. I do not recommend it. If you’re desperate for some coffee in this area, go across the road to the museum cafe.

Pushy, overpriced, and unpleasant. Ordered two coffees and was immediately pressured for a tip, with staff hovering over the card machine to see what I entered. You’re already paid a wage to make coffee.. This isn't America. Even worse, the mens toilets had graffiti saying "kill Elon Musk" which had clearly been there a while. Regardless of anyone’s views, leaving violent messages like that up is appalling. It shows either a lack of basic cleanliness or a disturbing tolerance for this coffee shop towards advocating harm. One of the worst coffee shop experiences I’ve had in Edinburgh. Would never recommend.

I randomly walked into this café today with some coffee beans, and the lovely staff Canna was so kind to help me grind them. Canna at the counter was very friendly and patient, which made me feel really welcomed even though it was just a small request. Really appreciate the warm service — thank you!

Wonderful coffee shop in a old building right outside the oldest part of Edinburgh. Stopped in for quick afternoon coffee while sightseeing in Edinburgh. The vibe is great - vintage feel with mixed modern food / coffee. The service is fast, professional, and friendly. Coffee menu includes all the standards. There are food offerings, but I was just there for coffee. My Americano was delicious. Low acidity and nice flavor profile. A splash of milk and my coffee was excellent. Loved it! N*joy!

A wonderful and cozy space! Delicious coffee and tea drinks! Really friendly and accommodating staff. Wonderful interior and delicious food and pastries!

Sorry, no pix really as I devoured my food too quickly. I do however have a pic of my very pleasant Ginger and Lemon Rooinos Tea. I had a very satisfying visit, as recommended minutes earlier by a random person on the street. The ambience is very relaxing with the fireplace on in an old and interesting wood interior. The staff were very friendly and the food was great. My order of the Bacon, Brie, Fig Jam and Spinach Sandwich was very tasty and impressive on big bread slices. A Scone with clotted cream and jam was fantastic also; even though I like 'em warm normally. Definitely a great first breakfast in beautiful Edinburgh.

Absolutely fabulous coffee shop in Edinburgh, sublime avocado, salmon, breakfast, we came back the next day, their credit card machine was not working, they asked people to come back, we couldn't so our breakfasts were comped. I hope everyone will come here, you won't be sorry, great food, service & coffee.

Ordered an iced espresso, got an iced coffee. They then gave me a hot espresso and I gave up on correcting them. The espresso was bad: very sour, clearly because they haven't rinsed the basket in between shots.

Perfect meal to start of a rainy day in Edinburgh. Absolutely delicious and it came out quickly aswell!

There's a lot to like about Thomas J Walls; a coffee shop taking over an old opticians. It's a pretty distinct venue, especially from the outside, and it's big so there is a decent chance of getting a seat even if it's busy. I came here for brunch and wasn't disappointed. It's a bit different from the usual including some decent looking potato rosti dishes. I went for the sriracha benny; which I thoroughly enjoyed. Because really who doesn't love sriracha. Or eggs benedict. They have a good selection of healthy tasting juices which are a nice breakfast option. I will definitely be back here again. They take coffee seriously - and they have decent beans from Square Mile. I have had some really good flat whites here - and some less so. When you have BrewLab round the corner you've got to be at the top of your game coffee-wise. They have only been open a couple months so hopefully things will become consistent. Come here for brunch or for when you want a big space to sit with your laptop and drink some coffee and juice.

Beautiful old opticians turned coffee shop, stylish and very open inside with lovely wooden and brickwork walls, lovely space to sit in. Really yummy coffee and menu looks great, excited to try more of it!

This is a well needed addition to Edinburgh's growing coffee scene. Thomas J. Walls fills an important gap in providing a large comfortable venue with plenty of seating and most importantly, great coffee with a choice of good brunch and food options. Highly recommended.

This is my go-to coffee & food spot. Some of the only simple & reliable food I was able to find in Edinburgh for everyday food, like avocado toast & soup. Good coffee! Great ambiance! A place where you can really sit and read.

I had a really quality sandwich: bacon, Brie, dig jam, and spinach and it came on this fresh soft chewy special loaf that mixed together so well, it wasn't overly filling but worked with the long black coffee (an americano with less water) and was just the right amount for breakfast. This place was really close to my hotel so I'm surprised I didn't notice it as I walked past it sooner! This place is definitely worth a stop if you are traveling here!

I got avocado on toast, cappuccino, and a glass of juice. The poached egg was a bit over cooked and the cappuccino a bit thin, but other than that it was great. Good sizes, good food, lovely atmosphere, a good place when you want a cup of coffee and quick lunch without any fuzz. Will definitely come back.

This became one of my favourite cafes in Edinburgh from the first visit. The venue is elegant, cozy, and quiet enough to bring a friend for a chat, or bring a book to read. It's spacious with a variety of different types of seating, so I never have a problem getting a table. They make excellent espresso and coffee drinks here, I have never been disappointed. The food is one of their best qualities, however! The sandwiches and brunch are both delicious, and brunch foods are served throughout the day so there is no annoying cut off! sTo top it off, the staff is always swift and very cordial without being pushy. If I had to make one criticism about the place, it is only that they don't have outlets to plug in your phone/laptop, so it might be better for meeting a friend than bringing work, but that's a small comment. Lovely spot.