Visiting Marshall Street?Enjoy our Cafe!10am-6pm
Our Staff's Favourites
Check out some of our team’s favourite picks from Marshall Street Cafe!
What's NEARBY?

The Royal Mile

Edinburgh University

Candlemaker Row
Our 42 and 54 Candlemaker row stores are just a 5 minute walk away!

The National Museum of Scotland
Just a short 3 minute walk away from Marshall Street!

Edinburgh Festival Theatre
Frequently Asked Questions
1. Can I bring people to watch me during the workshop?
Definitely! Got friends or family tagging along? Marshall Street Cafe is a great place for them to chill while you dive into your handbag workshop. Our open plan café is perfect for relaxing, sipping coffee, and enjoying the workshop atmosphere!
2. Are dogs allowed?
Our open-plan cafe and store area are dog friendly for well behaved pups. However, we kindly recommend not bringing dogs into the Islander Workshop Experience, as the small parts can pose a safety risk, and it’s difficult to supervise pets while building your bag.
3. I don't have time for a workshop, where's the best place to shop ready made products?
We have a great retail selection in our Marshall Street cafe however you may also want to visit our others stores nearby such as:
- 54 Candlemaker Row for our extensive genuine leather range and Lochcarron Tartan.
- Stockbridge for our footwear collection
- BaaBaa sheep shop for sheep gifts
4. I'm looking for wheelchair access?
There are no stairs to enter the store on Marshall Street, however the cafe toilets in store are down a flight of stairs.
The main workshop table consists of raised seating however we are able to accommodate disability requests in our cafe seating.
5. Do you offer Vegan/gluten free alternatives?
We offer a range of gluten free, dairy free and vegan alternative drinks, snacks & fresh bakes.










