Elephants Bagels One, Edinburgh

A really unique coffee/bagel shop. It is right next to the university campus so has a lot of students frequenting it, and also means that it can get quite busy at lunchtimes so it might be hard to find a spare seat.

The decor, as the name of the establishment suggests, has a lot to do with elephants and you will find little statues and drawings of elephants inside.

There is a range of bagels to choose from, and then there are lots of topping to choose from and you can also choose whether you want to have it hot or cold. There are also cakes and different beverages on offer.

I really love this place, it is different and unique compared to some of the larger names and I really like bagels. Just time your visit carefully so you get a seat!

Terrific little bagel & coffee shop right off a main line of bus routes, so relatively easy to get to. I’ve been searching Edinburgh for a good bagel and coffee shop and have finally found one that’s worth the weekly trek. The bagels are freshly made and absolutely delicious - much better than anything else I’ve had in the UK. There’s a variety of toppings for your bagels (including full bagel sandwiches) but I would definitely recommend a fruit bagel (blueberry, raisin, etc) with peanut butter - you can’t go wrong! The prices are fairly reasonable.

Atmosphere is great - you can come here to get a coffee and bagel to go, come to sit and chat with friends, or just come to enjoy a little time to yourself and read a book over coffee. The decor of the place is very unique with all the elephant pictures all over and has a nice, quaint feeling.

Staff are very friendly and willing to accommodate any requests you may have. Can get a little busy at time, but the line still moves fairly quickly.

All in all, if you are looking for a great bagel and coffee - definitely make this your next stop!

just simply amazing bagels. smoked salmon and cream cheese every time

Mr Law is right: the bagels are excellent, the coffee is pretty good, but the staff are miserable, clearly not having born the brunt of serving several thousand students very well. It’s pricey, you’ll be lucky to get a seat at lunchtime but if you want a bagel and you’re around George Square it really can’t be beat. Try to ignore the snotty notice about wifi being turned off at will.

Fantastic bagels, really very good. However it is let down by its grumpy staff. Something that seems to be a common theme with the elephant cafes. They always seem like it is such a chore to serve you.

Other than that, the bagels are great, as is the coffee. Perfect for a quick sit down lunch.

A lovely cafe on the George IV bridge - not the biggest cafe, but the tables are a good size if there are a few of you, or if you want to bring a laptop and do some work. The food is really tasty and while this isn’t the trendiest place in Edinburgh, it is quaint and interesting. The walls have art work which is from around the world, so there is plenty to look at while you are eating. The selection of food, particularly snacks, scones, tray bakes etc is really good, but the coolest think about this place is that it is (apparently) where JK Rowling wrote the first harry potter book - definately worth a visit!

great place for a slightly different lunch, with the mix and match bagels. A bit more expensive than a takeaway sandwich, but less than a pub lunch

The elephant themed cafe (sister to the elephant house) is the perfect place to chill out. The laid back staff and bright elephant themed decor make this a welcoming and homely place to be!
Be amazed by the enormous selection of bagels (my faves are spinach or cheese and jalapeno) and the inventive selection of fillings (can i recommend cream cheese and pesto? amazing!!!)
Then sit back and marvel at the number of paintings and drawings of elephants all over the walls (or even draw one yourself with the provided art materials!)