The Skylark

This was the first time in over a year I've been back to Skylark. Used to go a bit and absolutely love their coffee and snacks. The team is always really friendly and welcoming. The new layout is actually really good and loving the current art instillation of Portobello Beach. I look forward to returning in the near future

We visited Skylark for the first time on Saturday for a quick bite to eat at lunchtime. It has been on our list of places to go for a while but we really wished we had gone sooner. The Croque Monsieur & Madamme were both to die for - the best we've had! I understand it may be the style of the place but we did feel like the tables and chairs could be renewed - there is a fine balance between the feeling of an eclectic mix or an unpolished style but these just felt a bit like primary school tables and chairs. However, please don't let that put you off - what matters is the food and it was great for the small sample we tried :

Simple, good food well made and reasonably priced. Excellent, friendly service.

Modern open table plan cafe with character. Had the soup of the day with yummy toasted bread on the side. Wi-Fi access.. withholding 5 stars into I try more of the menu!

Friendly staff, great menu, and top notch coffee. Wifi and calm environment makes it a welcome place for work.

Great little place with a small menu executed perfectly. Nice selection of drinks and a cool vibe. Music nights and quiz nights give it extra points too.

Wonderful meal. First time eating out with my husband since the world was turned upside down. Had the steak special and it was lovely. The hand cut chips were beautifully cooked and the rocket salad was fresh and full of flavour

The menu was varied and interesting and what we had was tasty. The vibe of the place was relaxed with exposed brickwork and steel beams, Formica tables, plywood and steel school chairs. There was local photography and art on the walls. Good selection of wines and a few craft beers. The waitress , however, was pretty surly verging on the rude. We've been before and the staff have been very friendly so I'm sure this was an abberation.

A delightful place for brunch or quick bite. Contemporary menu, presented beautifully. Helpful, friendly staff and quirky interiors. A fave place to visit in Portobello

An upmarket cafe idealy situated on the high street in Portobello. With its jumble of wooden benches and tables it's goes for a bit of a lived-in-but-funked-up look that they just about pull off. Food is great and hearty - their spicy soups are especially worth a mention. Staff not overly engaged but certainly not impolite. Dogs and children have been spotted lurking here, too.