Pentland Hills Cafe Express

4.6 ( 438 reviews )
Checking... 10:00 AM - 4:00 PM See Hours
£1–10
Floterstone information centre, Edinburgh, Penicuik EH26 0PR, United Kingdom
+44 1968 670533
Nestled in the scenic surroundings of the Flotterstone Information Centre, Pentland Hills Cafe Express offers a delightful culinary retreat for both hikers and casual diners. This charming cafe is renowned for its inviting atmosphere, friendly staff, and a diverse menu that caters to all taste preferences. Customers rave about the fresh, delicious paninis, boasting both vegan and vegetarian options that hit the spot after a long walk. Emma M's review highlights the ease of grabbing a quick bite, while Gary King praises the cafe's delectable cakes and expertly crafted coffee. The outdoor seating provides a perfect backdrop with views of the Pentland Hills, making it a must-stop for those enjoying nature's beauty. With an array of traybakes and cakes, including the beloved honey cake and chocolate chip cheesecake, each dessert promises to be a sweet reward. The cozy ambiance fosters relaxation, with attentive service enhancing the experience. Coffee aficionados will appreciate Veronica Di Biase's remark on the cafe’s excellent espresso, establishing it as a destination worth visiting. Overall, Pentland Hills Cafe Express is more than just a cafe—it's a welcoming hub for indulgence after exploring the stunning landscapes of Edinburgh. A perfect blend of friendly service, delectable treats, and picturesque surroundings keeps patrons returning for more.

Amenities and More

  • Accessibility
    • Has wheelchair accessible entrance
    • Has wheelchair accessible parking lot
    • Has wheelchair accessible restroom
    • Has wheelchair accessible seating
  • Service options
    • Has outdoor seating
    • Offers takeout
    • Serves dine-in
    • No delivery
  • Highlights
    • Serves great coffee
    • Serves great dessert
    • Has great tea selection
  • Popular for
    • Popular for breakfast
    • Popular for lunch
    • Good for solo dining
  • Offerings
    • Serves coffee
    • Serves healthy options
    • Quick bite
    • Serves small plates
  • Dining options
    • Serves breakfast
    • Serves brunch
    • Serves lunch
    • Serves dessert
    • Has seating
  • Amenities
    • Has restroom
  • Atmosphere
    • Casual
    • Cozy
  • Crowd
    • Popular with tourists
  • Planning
    • Accepts reservations
  • Payments
    • Accepts credit cards
    • Accepts debit cards
    • Accepts NFC mobile payments
    • Credit cards
  • Children
    • Good for kids
    • High chairs available
    • Has kids' menu
  • Parking
    • Free parking lot
    • Usually plenty of parking
  • Pets
    • Dogs allowed

Reviews For Pentland Hills Cafe Express

Emma M
Jun 3,2025
We had great paninis here at the end of our walk, one vegan, one vegetarian and they were both fresh and delicious. This was an easy place to grab a bite. Thank you.
Gary King
May 29,2025
This is such an awesome cafe. The staff are always lovely despite the place being busy all the time. The cakes are to die for. The coffee is beautifully prepared and delicious. Lots of seats inside and outside. The fact this is located right by the car park to one of the nicest walks in the Pentlands is simply amazing. Long walk and reward with a huge slab of cake and a coffee :)
Kate Maksimchuk
May 19,2025
Absolutely lovely little cafe! The atmosphere is cozy and welcoming, and the staff were friendly and attentive. Their cakes are amazing—we especially loved the honey cake and the plombir cake, both incredibly fresh and full of flavor. The coffee was very good, rich and smooth, just the way we like it. A perfect spot for a relaxed treat. Highly recommended!
Veronica Di Biase
May 6,2025
Such a lovely place with good food, friendly owners, and an excellent espresso. Highly recommended after a walk (and I dare say it’s worth a trip just for the coffee and cakes).
Alison Smith
Mar 14,2025
Very good selection of sandwiches, cakes, etc. Good coffee, too. Very tasty panini with cheese, tuna, and mayo. It came with a lovely salad. Friendly and chatty staff.
Lee Allen
Mar 8,2025
Cannot comment of the visitor information centre as we were out of season while visiting... However, I can tell you that this location is beautiful with some lovely walks (make sure that you look at the map which indicates the states of the paths... Which range from small pavements/roads all the way through to mud pits!!!!!) I particularly like the parking honesty box (2 contribution). I will say that even though we went off season the car park and surrounding area was packed! That might just be that everyone else was also out for a boxing day walk though. Basically a really good walking day out for all levels of experience! (And toilets are available too which is really handy too!!!)
Loïc Montreuil
Feb 25,2025
We had a lovely lunch break at this wee hidden gem. We had the soup of the day, a panini and the meal of day. A lovely Italian recipe that tasted fantastic. The owner is very friendly and both felt so cosy. What a perfect wee hidden place before or after enjoying a walk at the reservoir. Thank you for this new moment and we’ll definitely come back.
Bobby Mullarkey
Feb 17,2025
We went for a walk around the reservoir and needed some scran after burning some calories. We went into the pentland hills cafe express and wowsers the food was sensational! Had some lovely coffee and the best chicken noodle soup we have ever had , homemade stock from real roasted chicken, simply outstanding ! Cakes looked amazing too, and the place had a great vibe . Do yourself a favour , go in immediately..........WHY ARE YOU STILL READING THIS, GO NOW!!!

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