The Clock

Reviews

• Casey S.

  star star star star star_border 3 June 2026

  After stopping in Edinburgh, we were on the hunt for a breakfast spot.
  
  The Clock certainly fits the bill. I was able to get an omelette with all of the fixings for around eight pounds, and they've got a number of different coffee drinks to choose from.
  
  Just be warned that it's cash only, and there's no ATM on sight. We learned about this one just a little too late.

• Casey M.

  star star_border star_border star_border star_border 27 May 2026

  This cafe looks great from the outside and I like the decor and the idea but inside it's tiny, like really, there is no space to move and I can't comment on the downstairs as I didn't go down there but as you walk in, there is a huge spiral staircase that greets you and small tables dotted in each corner, a few are placed conveniently but others block the way and to be able to manoeuvre you have to lean over other peoples tables and walk all the way around the staircase to get to the counter which is not ideal, I even witnessed the waitress having to walk sideways to get to a table. It's not the best for large groups or buggies in my opinion, it's barely enough for two people at a table as the plates are huge and the tables so small. The full breakfast was tasty, I'll give it that but more on the expensive side at £7:50 so all in all it wasn't the best experience and the clock cafe would probably be my last port of call I'm afraid.

• Catherine F.

  star star star star_border star_border 24 May 2026

  This place is good for cheap meals like breakfasts.
  We had the vegetarian big breakfast minus eggs and cheese and it was totally decent. The coffee unfortunately was average.
  The service was friendly and like I said, it's cheap, so I don't know how much you can expect but it was a solid 3/5 place .

• Haitham F.

  star star star star star_border 22 May 2026

  The Clock is a great little cafe on Dalry Road. It's not going to blow your socks off, but it does a pretty solid job at providing very reasonably priced food and drink that puts a smile on your face every time.
  
  In my opinion, cafes shouldn't be fancy. They should be casual, rough around the edges and serve simple, cheap and calorific food. The Clock certainly ticks all those boxes.
  
  There are a few small tables upstairs, but I don't think any of them can sit more than 2 people. Head down the spiral staircase in the middle of the floor to reach the much larger downstairs area.
  
  Things are a bit worn down there, with some rather tatty chairs and sticky table tops. But they do their best to keep the place presentable and it doesn't feel dingy or depressing at all, just a little... well loved. One slight negative, though, is that they don't have any background music or radio or anything down there, so being away from the traffic noise and hustle and bustle from the kitchen makes the place as silent as a graveyard, which doesn't make for a good atmosphere!
  
  The food is served in big portions on thick plates and is super tasty. There's loads and loads on the menu, and all of it will fill your belly for a mere few quid. The coffee is fairly decent too! The waitresses have always been perfectly friendly and efficient as well, which is a nice change from most humble cafes where you often get your food virtually thrown at you.
  
  On the whole, there is no better place to grab a decent cheap breakfast or slap-up lunch in this part of town. Just don't expect the Ritz!

• Marie-Line V.

  star star star star star_border 18 May 2026

  We like to go here for breakfast. It has a homey feel to it. Not the most modern place, furniture downstairs could use renewal. But fast and friendly service, and the food is definitely OK!
  Looks small but tons of seating downstairs.
  I'll keep going here. Wouldn't go out of my way for it but when you live in the area it's definitely recommended!
  Just a plain and simple good local spot!