Turkish–Mediterranean cafe on The Shore, Leith. Family run since 1998 — coffee roasted in house, breakfast till close.
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The Shore's own
“A delicious authentic Turkish cafe on The Shore — serving powerful coffees, cakes and tasty lunch options.”
— dockside.leith, featuring Cafe Truva as their “Neighbourhood Hero”, August 2026
from the kitchen & the cezve
since 1998
Cafe Truva has been family run on Leith's waterfront since 1998 — long enough to watch the neighbourhood grow up around it. The couple behind the counter still open the doors every morning at eight, roast their own coffee under the Truva name, and sit down for a chat with the regulars.
what the regulars say
“A really nice place to spend an hour for lunch or a coffee and a pastry. The owners are warm and inviting and often sit and chat with the locals.”
— Scooty M., Google review
“Loved this cute cafe! The breakfast was fresh and delicious — especially the coffee. The place has such a warm, cozy vibe with friendly staff.”
— Sneha S., Google review
“Cozy, homey Turkish breakfast in The Shore. From the moment we came in we were welcomed warmly. The food was delicious, everything was perfectly cooked and seasoned.”
— SSB M., Google review
4.6★ across 757 reviews — read them all on Google
come by
Open 8am – 5pm, every day
77 The Shore, Leith, Edinburgh EH6 6RGSay hello on Instagram — @cafetruvaofficial
