The Undercroft Cafe at Edinburgh New Town Church is a welcoming community cafe beneath the church at 13 George Street. Run by volunteers on weekdays, it offers a calm and friendly break in the heart of the New Town for local residents, workers and visitors.
Freshly made scones are a particular speciality, served alongside homemade soup, sandwiches, cakes and a changing hot dish. The food is simple and comforting, with the menu shaped around a concise selection that works well for a light lunch or afternoon refreshment.
The soups are normally vegetarian and made without dairy, while a gluten free cake is generally available each day. Non-dairy milk can also be requested for coffee and tea, giving visitors several practical choices without overstating the compact menu.
Proceeds help support the wider work and mission of Edinburgh New Town Church, adding a clear community purpose to every visit. Weekday service from late morning into early afternoon, friendly volunteers and the central George Street location make the cafe an accessible place to pause over wholesome food and a hot drink.
Address: Edinburgh New Town Church, 13 George Street, Edinburgh EH2 2PA, Scotland
The Undercroft Cafe – Edinburgh New Town Church Menu
Soup & Sandwiches
Homemade soup of the day including bread
For gluten free bread please ask your server
Sandwiches made to order
Ham: plain or with salad or pickle; Cheese: plain or with salad or pickle; Egg mayonnaise: plain or with cucumber; Brie & cranberry
Dish of the day
See board for daily specials!
Homemade soup of the day
Including bread. For gluten free bread please ask your server.
Bakery
Home baked scones
Cheese scone; Fruit scone with jam and butter; Today’s special scone
A slice of our home-made cake or traybake
Homemade shortbread or biscuit
Home Baked Scones
Cheese scone
Fruit scone with jam and butter
Today’s special scone
Fairtrade Teas
Pot of tea for one (regular or decaf)
Pot of speciality tea – Earl Grey, Green, Peppermint, Camomile, Berry
Pot of tea for one
Regular or decaf
Pot of speciality tea
Earl Grey, Green, Peppermint, Camomile, Berry
Fairtrade Fresh Coffees
Latte
Cappuccino
Flat white
Americano
Espresso
De-caf coffee (instant)
Hot chocolate
Glass of milk
Refreshing Cold Drinks
Summer House drinks 100% natural – all £2.90
Ginger beer
Misty Lemonade
Lavender Lemonade
Rhubarb Lemonade
Apple Fizz
St Clements
Orange/Apple juice carton
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Against typical prices in Edinburgh
- Espresso Typical in Edinburgh: £3.00 £2.60
- Cappuccino Typical in Edinburgh: £3.80 £3.10
- Latte Typical in Edinburgh: £3.90 £3.10
- Americano Typical in Edinburgh: £3.45 £2.60
- Flat white Typical in Edinburgh: £3.75 £3.10
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