About La'Telve
Sadet & Cemal Gül
La'Telve is run by Sadet Gül and her husband Cemal. Sadet is a food engineer by degree, and the two of them have been opening cafes, bistros and restaurants together for thirty years — Cafe Doner, La'Telve and Cafe Burger in Kazakhstan, then Bistro Rose in Istanbul, the years that shaped how they bake. The first La'Telve opened in Kazakhstan in 2004. The one on Morningside Road is the newest, and the one they call home.
Everything sweet in the window — the cheesecakes, macarons, celebration cakes — is made by Sadet and the team in our own kitchen, fresh every morning. The cafe side does all-day breakfast and brunch: full Scottish, gozleme, and coffee we take seriously.
Why “La'Telve”?
Half Italian, half Turkish. La' is Italian for “go there”. Telve is the Turkish word for the thick grounds left at the bottom of a cup of Turkish coffee — the ones you turn the cup over on, and read your fortune from. Go there, read your fortune in the coffee.
Women-owned · dog friendly · LGBTQ+ friendly · step-free
Questions we get asked
What time does La'Telve open?
Monday to Friday 08:00–17:00, Saturday and Sunday 09:00–17:00. Coffee, cakes and pastries from opening; the kitchen serves the full menu from 09:00. We're at 163-165 Morningside Road, Edinburgh EH10 4AX.
Can you book a table?
Yes — send a booking request online and we'll confirm by phone or email. Weekend brunch gets busy, so booking is recommended; for same-day tables call +44 (0)131 447 8642. Groups are welcome.
Are dogs allowed?
Yes — dogs are welcome inside, not just at the door.
Is the cafe wheelchair accessible?
Yes. Step-free entrance from Morningside Road, accessible seating and an accessible toilet. There is no car park — parking is paid on-street.
Is there parking near La'Telve?
Paid on-street parking on Morningside Road and the side streets; no car park of our own. Lothian buses 5, 11, 15, 16, 23 and 36 all stop on Morningside Road within a couple of minutes' walk.
Do you have wifi? Can I work there?
Free wifi, and yes — people do work on laptops here, especially on weekday mornings. Ask staff for the password.
Is it good for kids?
Yes — high chairs, a kids' menu, and room for prams.
Do you have vegetarian, vegan and gluten-free options?
Yes. The menu has a Full Vegetarian Breakfast with vegetarian haggis and vegan options, and gluten-free bread is available with any breakfast. The cake counter has gluten-free and vegan cakes every day. Tell staff about allergies — everything is cooked fresh, so we can adapt most dishes.
Do you make birthday and celebration cakes?
Yes — birthday, celebration and custom cakes are baked by Sadet and the team in our own kitchen. Order online or in the cafe with two days' notice for custom cakes. Cheesecakes, macarons, scones and brownies are on the counter every day.
Do you serve alcohol?
Yes — wine and beer alongside the coffee.
How do I pay?
Credit and debit cards, and contactless / phone payments. Takeaway and kerbside pickup are available as well as dine-in.
Find us
163-165 Morningside Road, Edinburgh EH10 4AX
Open in Google Maps
+44 (0)131 447 8642
hello@latelve.co.uk
Open Mon–Fri 08:00–17:00, Sat–Sun 09:00–17:00 · kitchen from 09:00