Ivory & Willow

The coffee shop is a bit on the dark side, which isn’t helped by the dark wooden furniture and flooring. Thankfully, they got rid of the plasma tv that played dance music… Totally inappropriate for the demographic that visit.
That said, their cappuccino is the best in Corstorphine, and much much better than you’d get in many other places.
It’s a shame that Wetherspoons along the road are selling their coffee at almost half the price.

Nice furniture shop, not sure about the coffee shop!
My friend and I visited this place yesterday as we had an afternoon tea voucher to use. At first glance the place seems really funky with pictures pleasantly presented all over the place. You are able to buy everything that you can see and has a price point to it: oil paintings, mirrors, furniture etc
Quite a few pictures were about Paris with a high price point. I know from experience that when buying these type of oil paintings in Paris yourself, it would be cheaper. But then, how many people have the opportunity to visit Paris?
Overall, I was really impressed with the interior of this place, but what let it down was the afternoon tea.
We got toasties (ham and cheese that we chose from a list and which were good) and scones with butter (the scones were dry and personally I prefer cream with my scones, not butter) and Biscotti (which were too hard for my taste — you needed a dentist thereafter if you would have dared; not even soaking in tea for some time helped).
Nevertheless, the coffee was excellent, such the place is to recommend if you meet friends for coffee.

Dont bother bought afternoon tea which was 1 choice filling sandwich which was taken out of the take away chiller, cut in to quarters place on a plate 1 small fruit scone butter+jam+coffee no presentation at all cost for 2 £20 absolute rip off try somewhere like MIMI’S on the shore afternoon tea how it should be done.

Great place to find that something a little different for your homeEverytime I am in the area, I tend to stop by for lunch in their café and have a walk thourgh their store. Must say that every time I go I see so many new things, it seems to me that they must be adding new items every day! Well worth a look and I would be very surprised if you don’t walk out with some shopping bags!

Been here several times now. once using a groupon voucher and have never been disappointed. If you are in the area call in. Tacked on to an interior design business the café/​coffee shop is cosy, quirky and the coffee is good! Food is of a high standard for the remarkably reasonable price and the seating a mix of comfy sofas and wooden tables and chairs. The mix of Rococco type ornate mirrors and big glass chandelier only adds to the pleasantly eccentric atmosphere. Even better for harassed mums there is a ‘family’ room to the rear of the café which is safely gated in and supplied with toys etc and sofas/​tables for the mums! Everything is fresh and I can vouch for the addictive properties of the lentil and chipotle soup! The staff are pleasant and while the service can be a little on the slow side it scarcely matters as it is a pleasure to just sit and enjoy the ambience.

There are some shops that are just unique in Edinburgh. Ivory and Willow, in Costorphine, is one of these. I have yet to see any other shop that combines a café with an upmarket gift shop. It’s definitely worth a look, which is just what I did.
The inside of the store is chic and sophisticated, befitting the clientèle that this place would be aiming for. Prices are not cheap, but then you wouldn’t expect them to be. Most of the items they sell are the sort of things that you wouldn’t need, but would end up buying anyway. I perused their small section of greetings cards, and was reasonably impressed with what I saw.
The other side to this place is the café. I didn’t get anything, due to a lack of money at the time, but I was able to have a good poke around. Apart from the normal coffee shop items that you’d find nearly everywhere, there was a visually appealing selection of small cakes and muffins, and a few shelves stocked with posh-​looking biscuits, jams and other preserves. All of these looked very tasty.
Ivory and Willow has succeeded in finding a niche in this part of town, and I expect it will get a fair amount of business. Definitely worth a look if you’re just window shopping, or looking to purchase that valuable one off gift.

The Ivory and Willow used to be a regular place for me and my auntie to go for a catch up when she was back in town, so it always holds a sentimental place in my heart, with the vintage decoration and shop-​café combination.
I have owned and received many beautiful things from this shop before, including a gorgeous cream rimmed mirror which looks really Victorian, and a couple of the gorgeous candles and holders, usually a gift from my Aunt each time we visit!
The café is quaint, comfortable and serves hot and cold foods, and loads of teas and coffees. Surprisingly, it isn’t that expensive at all, so you can easily spend a few hours whiling away the afternoon in here after a leisurely stroll around the store. Perfect.

Crusading up St. John’s Road, I realised I was in dire need of a caffeine boost. The shiny objects of the window displays of Willow and Ivory caught my eye. Then I noticed that the shop also consisted of a coffee house, and through the door I went.
Seeing as the coffee house is intercalated within a upmarket, ornate interior shop, the interior certainly doesn’t disappoint. In the centre is an elegantly petite chandelier that’s effect is enhanced by the large selection of mirrors hanging on the walls, all with ornate, golden frames. This, along with the floral paintings also hanging from the walls, provides a well executed contrast with the dark seating. The seating varies from chocolate sofas to lighter, beech chairs and tables. The tables and chairs are very well orientated providing the place with an open feel.
The foodstuffs available stretch far beyond what I’d expect from an average coffee shop. A range of herbal teas, smoothies, ice creams and delicious looking homebakes are available. The hot drinks come in three sizes which are clearly presented just behind the counter so you know exactly what you are getting. I ordered a regular Mocha which was of just the right sweetness, although at £2.95 for a regular was a little on the pricey side. Looking on the menu on the table, I found excellent meal deals for all ages, including a cheeseburger and an ice cream milkshake for £4.95 and a variety of options for children’s meals.
As for the store itself, it is like walking into luxury. It was very pleasant to have a quick browse and look at the ornate tables, chairs, beds, bowls, mirror and artwork available to buy. However, this is quite upmarket and so if your looking for Ikea value, this is not the place to go.
Overall, the blend of coffee house and interior shop is very well crafted and makes this place certainly worth a visit if you happen to be in the Corstorphine area.

I adooooooooore Ivory and Willow!!! It is the most haven-​like of havens for a vintage décor and interior design-​aholic like myself! Ivory and Willow stocks everything from mirrors to bedding, to cards and gifts to four poster beds and it doesn’t maintain a ridiculous price tag to boot! You would be forgiven for thinking that Ivory and Willow might be a tad on the pricey side, merely because everything it sells is so luxurious!
As if that wasn’t enough, built into the back of the store is a fabric stall providing numerous different styles and patterns to go with all your lovely new Ivory and Willow purchases!
As for the décor of the store itself, I couldn’t possibly tell you, as it’s so jampacked with lovely things for us to buy! And if you tire in your pursuit of loveliness, there’s the instore café fro you to rest your tootsies in, complete with outdoor picnic tables! I wound’t go anywhere else when on an interior design spree, Ivory and Willow is phenomenal!

What a find! Great coffee, milkshakes, cakes and cookies at reasonable prices — and a built-​in shop to browse! Great value, good way to spend an hour!