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Papii

A brunch cafe on Hanover Street serving breakfast all day, known for its home-made waffles and its Benedicts.

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Welcome

On Hanover Street, a short walk down the hill from George Street, a white-fronted cafe with arched windows has become one of the New Town 's favourite places for a slow breakfast.

Papii serves brunch and coffee, and it serves breakfast all day, every day.

The waffles are what people come back for. They are made in the kitchen from buttermilk batter and piled with toppings, from strawberries and maple syrup to crisp bacon, and they share the menu with Benedicts, cooked breakfasts and a counter of pastries and cakes, with coffee made to order at the bar.

Papii is open every day of the week from nine in the morning, until four on most days and five on Saturdays. It does not take bookings of any kind, so the tables go to whoever arrives first.

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Before you go

Open every day.

Papii does not take bookings: tables are first come, first served.

Where
101 Hanover Street, Edinburgh EH2 1DJ.
Open
Monday to Friday 9am to 4pm; Saturday 9am to 5pm; Sunday 9am to 4pm.
Where it is

On Hanover Street in the New Town, between George Street and Queen Street.

Close byThe New Town.
  1. Urban Angel CafeUrban Angel CafeA brunch cafe on Hanover Street in the New Town, down a few steps, with brunch, lunch, coffee and cakes every day.Under a mile1 min by road
  2. TipoTipoUnder a mile1 min by road
  3. Scottish National Portrait GalleryScottish National Portrait GalleryScotland's faces in a red sandstone palace on Queen Street.Under a mile1 min by road
  4. Corinthian columns wrapped in fairy lights with a red-bowed wreath at the entranceThe DomeAn Edinburgh institution since 1996, behind a portico on George Street.Under a mile3 min by road
  5. Edinburgh Castle rises above trees and lawns of Princes Street GardensPrinces StreetThe city's main shopping street, with the castle above the gardens.Under a mile2 min by road
Directions
Bartender pours a dark liqueur over crushed ice onto a cocktail garnished with mint and blackberryRestaurantsBramble BarA step away
Cheese board with brie, cured meats, grapes, pecans, chutney and gherkinsBarsThistle Street BarA step away
Black frontage of Noto restaurant at 47a, with Michelin 2021 plaqueRestaurantsNotoA step away
Pan-seared salmon with roast potatoes and tomato salsa, plated among fishing nets and floatsRestaurantsFishers in the CityA step away
Long gallery with framed paintings lining pale grey walls above polished wooden floorboardsAttractionsThe Fine Art SocietyA step away
Cobbled mews lane with lit lantern leading towards a stone clock towerAttractionsThe New TownA step away
Entrance to The Scottish Gallery, since 1842, flanked by potted shrubsShoppingThe Scottish GalleryA step away
Shelves of bottled cocktails at Bramble, including Affinity, Six Cylinder and Brooklyn CocktailRestaurantsLucky Liquor CoA step away
Blue-fronted Cafe Saint Honoré restaurant with arched windows and open doorRestaurantsCafé St Honoré0.2 miles
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