Questions and answers
Southern Cross Cafe Edinburgh: frequently asked questions
Short answers to the questions people ask most about Southern Cross Cafe in Edinburgh. Each answer says where the information comes from. Details were last checked on 14 November 2026.
The business
The basics
What are the opening hours of Southern Cross Cafe?
It is open every day until 5 PM. Google Maps shows 9 AM to 5 PM Monday to Friday and 8 AM to 5 PM on Saturday and Sunday, while OpenTable shows 8 AM to 5 PM daily, so call to confirm the weekday opening time.
What is the phone number?
The number is +44 131 622 0622. It comes from the Google Maps listing read on 14 November 2026.
Does Southern Cross Cafe have a website?
No website was found. Its Google profile links only to its Facebook page, and this guide is independent and not the official site.
Can I check ingredients or dietary needs before I go?
No ingredient or dietary information was published in the listings we checked. Call +44 131 622 0622 or ask staff in the cafe.
Getting there
Visiting
Where is Southern Cross Cafe?
It is at 63A Cockburn St, Edinburgh EH1 1BU, in the Old Town on the corner of Fleshmarket Close, according to a 2015 blog and the Google Maps listing.
Is there outdoor seating?
Yes. Wanderlog lists indoor and outdoor seating, and the 2015 blog mentions outdoor tables.
Is Southern Cross Cafe open on public holidays?
It was not confirmed. No holiday hours were published, so call +44 131 622 0622 first.
Can I book a table at Southern Cross Cafe?
It was not confirmed. Wanderlog suggests reservations may be accepted but is unclear, and OpenTable has a listing, so call +44 131 622 0622 to ask.
Does Southern Cross Cafe offer takeaway or delivery?
It was not confirmed in the listings we checked on 14 November 2026. Ask by phone or in the cafe.
Everything else
More questions
How is Southern Cross Cafe rated?
Google Maps showed 4.5 out of 5 from 2,508 reviews on 14 November 2026. Ratings change, so check the listing for the latest.
Is there wifi at Southern Cross Cafe?
A 2015 blog says free wifi was offered. That may have changed, so confirm on arrival.
Who runs this website?
Old Town Edinburgh Cafe Notes publishes it. It is an independent guide, not owned or run by Southern Cross Cafe, and it takes no orders or payments. See the about page.
Ask the business
Still not sure?
For anything about current stock, bookings, large orders or holiday hours, Southern Cross Cafe itself is the only reliable source. Call +44 131 622 0622.
Before you go, check the Southern Cross Cafe Edinburgh guide for the current hours and the menu.