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The Treehouse

The Treehouse
44 Leven Street
Edinburgh, EH3 9LJ
Phone: 0131 656 0513
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  • Food served: Mon–Sat 8am–4.30pm; Sun 9am–4.30pm.
  • Also offers: Vegetarian options (at least ¼ main courses), Children's portions, Children's high chairs, Live music
  • Music on stereo: Chilled-out tunes - Blur, Paul Simon, etc.
  • Capacity: 18
  • Largest group: 20
  • Open since: 2008
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  • Average price:
     £5.95 sit-in; £4.95 takeaway (set lunch)

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This review is taken from the current (2011) edition.

There can be few better-sited spots than this for a café in Edinburgh. A bright and airy corner premises which catches the sun nicely, it has no need of any outdoor seating when the Meadows are just across the road. A collection of students and locals pass through, picking up healthy and wholesome paninis, wraps, sandwiches and salads, and parents out for a walk with the family will be pleased to see a kids' lunch which features a piece of fruit and a cup of milk to offset the sweet treat. The breakfast menu – from muesli to stacked pancakes to bacon and eggs on toast – is packed full, a lunch deal of hearty home-made daily soup (the blended leek and potato comes recommended) and a sandwich/panini/wrap is excellent value, and the cakes and milkshakes are truly tempting. Those shakes, a frothy blend of ice-cream and a whole chocolate bar like an Aero or a Galaxy Caramel, and 3pm folk sessions on Sundays stand out as calling cards of a business that likes to have a bit of fun with lunch.

  • High point: Great lunch deals, and sweet treats which are worth the extra calories
  • Low point: Some tables a bit too close together for privacy

Reviews of The Treehouse (44 Leven Street, Edinburgh)

12. JP – 18 July 2011, 10:17pm5 starsThe TreehouseReport

Made 2 visits to the lovely Treehouse last week and was reminded why it's one of my favourite places in Edinburgh. Amazing food, great coffee, cheery and helpful staff. A wee gem on the edge of the meadows. Love it.

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10. Partridge, Edinburgh – 29 December 2010, 10:45am5 starsThe TreehouseReport

EASILY the best egg/bacon roll I've had... I think probably ever; creamy egg and perfect piggy. Coffee? PERFECT! Temperature perfect (the milk's not lava or as hot as the sun!), super tasty and prettified with amazing coffee/milk patterns.

And the homemade cake is exquisite; moist, delicious and lovingly baked by the owner.

Great atmosphere and warm welcomes by the lovely staff ensure your visit to this wee lovingly built den is always a pleasure! Thanks ladies!...

Knowing me, knowing Treehouse - I'll be back for more!

9. Edinburghfoodie, Edinburgh – 22 March 2010, 6:42pmThe TreehouseReport

I love this place, it's laid back and relaxed and perfect at any time of the day. The live sessions on a Sunday are great. Good prices as well.

8. Gav, Edinburgh – 2 September 2009, 9:15pm5 starsThe TreehouseReport

I eat here once or twice a week for lunch. Staff are always friendly and quick to serve. Food is so so good and very consistent - panini's always perfect, latte's and hot chocolate's lovely and milionaire shortbread super sweet. Highly recommended. Best of it's kind in Tollcross area - and I've tried most of them!

7. quincy..., new york – 6 June 2009, 3:32pmThe TreehouseReport

...LOVE this place. the sausage and egg breakfast rolls and carrot cake are possibly the bestest in the world. friendly quirky atmosphere and staff. perfect place to take a time out and read the paper with coffee and cake, or meet friends for a good old chin wag. 10/10. Hx

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5. Jazzer, Edinburgh – 5 June 2009, 8:58pmThe TreehouseReport

Love this place! The food is great, the staff are so friendly and its just a great place to hangout. Highly recommend it.

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3. Fras, Edinburgh, Buccleuch Street – 5 June 2009, 7:12pm4 starsThe TreehouseReport

Great food, endlessly friendly and helpful staff, i stop off for coffee and cake as part of my routine several times a week at this lively, welcoming cafe. Top grub, reasonable prices. Must visit if you head to the Burgh.

2. marie-claude, polwarth – 23 May 2009, 6:01pmThe TreehouseReport

very nice café. Friendly staff, cheap, cosy. Love it.

1. Lane – 18 May 2009, 9:53pm5 starsThe TreehouseReport

i no longer live in edinburgh, but when i did, this was one of my favorite places to grab a cup and a bite to eat. their coffee is delicious and the lattes well-made. quite honestly the best carrot cake i've ever had came from this place. completely reasonable prices. the food was all delicious and the place is cozy and friendly. i miss it so much!

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