Duck & Waffle Edinburgh is an all-day restaurant in St James Quarter at 400–402 St James Crescent. The fourth-floor dining room has an energetic open-kitchen feel and city views, creating a lively setting from late morning into the evening.
The menu reworks comfort food with a playful British and European perspective. Its signature combination of crispy duck leg confit, fried duck egg, waffle and mustard maple syrup captures the restaurant’s preference for sweet and savoury contrasts.
Brunch is served throughout the day and includes both sweet and savoury choices, while dinner, seasonal set menus and Sunday roasts offer different reasons to visit. Vegetarian dishes and desserts help balance the richer meat-led specialities.
Cocktails are central to the experience, and a terrace and private dining spaces expand the options for celebrations and events. Reservations are available for everyday dining and larger groups. Guests with allergies should discuss the current menu with their server before ordering.
Address: St James Quarter, 400–402 St James Crescent, Edinburgh EH1 3AE, Scotland
Duck & Waffle Edinburgh Menu
Snacks
Cheesy Polenta Croquetas
Parmesan, black truffle mayo. (GF, V)
Bacon Wrapped Dates
chorizo, Manchego, mustard. (GF)
Corn 'Ribs'
fermented chilli BBQ sauce. (GF, V)
BBQ-Spiced Pig Ears
(GF)
Classics
Duck & Waffle
Gressingham duck crispy leg confit, fried duck egg, mustard maple syrup
'Wanna Be' Duck & Waffle
crispy hen of the woods mushrooms, fried duck egg, mustard maple syrup. (V, VG)
Vegetarian Breakfast
two eggs ~ any style, roasted tomato, portobello mushroom, spinach, vegetarian haggis, hash brown, cheese scone. (V)
Scottish Breakfast
two eggs ~ any style, Cumberland sausage, dry cured bacon, haggis, roasted tomato, portobello mushroom, hash brown, cheese scone
Eggs
Two Eggs ~ Any Style
sourdough toast & hand churned butter. (V)
Colombian Eggs
scrambled eggs, tomato, spring onions, sourdough toast, avocado. (V). Add grilled chorizo or smoked salmon 4.5 each.
Shakshouka
harissa yoghurt, coriander, sumac. (V, VG)
Avocado Waffle
poached eggs, Aleppo chillies. (V, VG)
Eggs Florentine
poached egg, waffle, spinach, hollandaise, lemon zest. (V)
Salmon Royale
poached eggs, waffle, hollandaise, horseradish, chives
Duck Benedict
poached eggs, waffle, braised duck leg, hollandaise, sriracha
Savoury
Dry Aged Beef Burger
brioche bun, mature Cheddar, bacon & chilli jam, special sauce. Add fried hen’s egg 2.
Brunch Burrito
haggis, streaky bacon, Lorne sausage, scrambled egg, siracha hollandaise, hash brown, maple dipping sauce
Caesar Salad
romaine lettuce, Parmesan, anchovies, sourdough croutons. Add hot smoked salmon or roasted chicken + 4 each.
8hr Braised Pork Belly
chipotle glaze, pickled cucumber, Kewpie mayo, dukkah, pork crackling
Foie Gras Crème Brûlée
pork crackling, marmalade, brioche
Lobster Roll
spicy Marie Rose sauce, brioche
Chicken & Waffle
Frank’s Hot Sauce butter, pickled chilli, gherkins, coriander
Sweet
Seasonal Fruit Salad
(GF, V)
Greek Yoghurt
homemade granola or fresh fruit. (GF, V)
Lemon Meringue Waffle
lemon curd, Italian meringue, lemon sorbet, dill. (v)
Deep Fried Mars Waffle
hazelnut ice cream, fudge sauce. (V)
Caramelised Banana Waffle
homemade chocolate & hazelnut spread, vanilla ice cream, peanut crunch. (V)
Crème Brûlée French Toast
vanilla custard, berry compote, brioche. (V)
Sides
French Fries
(GF, V)
Honey Baked Carrots
almonds, greek yoghurt, salsa verde. (v, vg, gf)
Tenderstem Broccoli
hummus, chilli crunch. (GF, V)
Truffle & Parmesan Fries
(GF, V)
Greek Salad
aged feta, cucumber, tomatoes, red onion, olives, oregano, olive oil. (v)
Kids' Dinner Menu
Monday – Sunday | from 5pm. Available exclusively in Edinburgh. £10 includes a portion of chips or broccoli.
Cheeseburger
ketchup
Chicken & Waffle
maple syrup
Waffle Pizza
Margherita or pepperoni
Tomato Rigatoni
Parmesan. (V)
Lemon Meringue Waffle
lemon sorbet. (V)
Half Elvis
PB & J, caramelised banana, Chantilly. (V)
Dinner
Monday – Thursday I 5pm – 10pm (last sitting 8pm); Friday & Saturday | 5pm – 12am (last sitting 10pm). GF – gluten conscious I V – vegetarian I VG – vegan. Vegan, Vegetarian and Gluten Conscious options available.
Cheesy Polenta Croquetas
Parmesan, black truffle mayo. (GF, V)
Bacon Wrapped Dates
chorizo, Manchego, mustard. (GF)
Corn 'Ribs'
fermented chilli BBQ sauce. (GF, V)
BBQ-Spiced Pig Ears
(GF)
Parmesan and Herb Dip
(GF, V)
Hummus
(GF, VG)
Harissa Cauliflower
citrus tahini, dukkah, spring onion. (VG, V)
Caesar Salad
romaine lettuce, Parmesan, anchovies, sourdough croutons. (V). Add hot smoked salmon or roasted chicken 4 / each.
8hr Braised Pork Belly
chipotle glaze, pickled cucumber, Kewpie mayo, dukkah, pork crackling
Steamed Scottish Mussels
’nduja, garlic, cream, fried bread trivet
Seasonal Soup
Angus Beef Tartare
confit egg yolk, sriracha vinaigrette, pickles and crisp bread
Foie Gras Crème Brûlée
pork crackling, marmalade, brioche
King Prawns
garlic butter, white wine, chilli. (GF)
Lobster Roll
spicy Marie Rose sauce, brioche
Duck & Waffle
Gressingham duck crispy leg confit, fried duck egg, mustard maple syrup
‘Wanna Be’ Duck & Waffle
crispy hen of the woods mushroom tempura, fried duck egg, mustard maple syrup. (V)
Rigatoni Arrabbiata
smoked chipotle, Datterini tomatoes, Parmesan, basil. (V)
Dry Aged Beef Burger
brioche bun, mature Cheddar, bacon & chilli jam, special sauce. Add fried hen’s egg 2.
Chicken & Waffle
Frank’s Hot Sauce butter, pickled chilli, gherkins, coriander
Cod Meunière
burnt butter cod, lemon, parsley, sourdough croutons
Half Roasted Corn Fed Chicken
wild mushrooms, ratte potatoes, truffles and herbs
350g Sirloin Steak
29-day dry aged, peppercorn sauce, cut to share. (GF)
French Fries
(GF, VG)
Truffle & Parmesan Fries
(V)
Tenderstem Broccoli
hummus, chilli crunch. (GF, V, VG)
Honey Baked Carrots
almonds, greek yoghurt, salsa verde. (GF, V, VG)
Greek Salad
aged feta, cucumber, tomatoes, red onion, olives, oregano, olive oil
Sunday Roast
Sunday 11:30am – 4:00pm. 2-courses £32 per person, choose one from each section. GF – gluten conscious I V – vegetarian I VG – vegan. Vegan, Vegetarian and Gluten Conscious options available.
Rump of Scottish Beef
served with buttered neeps, selection of seasonal local vegetables, Yorkshire pudding, duck fat roast potatoes & proper gravy
Corn Fed Chicken
served with buttered neeps, selection of seasonal local vegetables, Yorkshire pudding, duck fat roast potatoes & proper gravy
Glazed Pork Belly
apple sauce. served with buttered neeps, selection of seasonal local vegetables, Yorkshire pudding, duck fat roast potatoes & proper gravy
Mushroom & Cheddar Wellington
(V). served with buttered neeps, selection of seasonal local vegetables, Yorkshire pudding, duck fat roast potatoes & proper gravy
Sticky Toffee Waffle
butterscotch caramel, vanilla ice cream
Torrejas
brioche, maple caramel apples, cinnamon ice cream. (V)
Macaroni & Cheese
(GF). Supplement.
Four Cheese Cauliflower Gratin
toasted breadcrumbs
Honey Baked Carrots
almonds, greek yoghurt, salsa verde. (GF, V)
Dessert
GF – gluten conscious I V – vegetarian I VG – vegan. Menu items subject to change.
Torrejas
brioche, maple caramel apples, cinnamon ice cream. (V)
Lemon Meringue Waffle
lemon curd, Italian meringue, lemon sorbet, dill. (V)
The Full Elvis
PBJ, caramelised banana, Chantilly, all the trimmings. (V)
Chocolate Ganache
sesame ice cream, chocolate soil. (GF, V)
Selection of Ice Creams & Sorbets
3 scoops of your choice. vanilla, cinnamon, burnt honey, green apple, raspberry, blackberry. (V)
Kids' Brunch Menu
Gluten Free · Vegetarian · Can be made Vegan. All prices include VAT. A discretionary 12.5% service charge will be added to the bill.
Seasonal Fruit Salad
Gluten Free, Vegetarian
Greek Yogurt
homemade granola or fresh fruit. Gluten Free, Vegetarian
Two Eggs ~ Any Style
sourdough toast & hand churned butter. Vegetarian
Mini House Breakfast
sausage, bacon, egg, hash brown, beans
Cheeseburger
Ketchup. includes a portion of chips or broccoli
Tomato Rigatoni
Parmesan. Vegetarian
Sweet Pancakes
berries, whipped cream or Nutella & Oreo. Vegetarian
Lemon Meringue Waffle
lemon curd, Italian meringue, lemon sorbet, dill. Vegetarian
Caramelised Banana Waffle
homemade chocolate & hazelnut spread, vanilla ice cream, peanut crunch. Vegetarian
Fringe Set Menu
3 courses | £27.50. Available until September 7th. Monday – Thursday | 11:30am – 8pm, Friday | 11:30am – 9pm, Sunday | 5pm – 8pm. Choose one from each section. GF – gluten conscious I V – vegetarian I VG – vegan. Vegan, Vegetarian and Gluten Conscious options available.
HAGGIS CROQUETTES
neeps & tatties purée, whisky aioli
TRADITIONAL SMOKED SCOTTISH SALMON
shallots, capers, rye bread, lemon, horseradish cream
BARBACOA DUCK TACOS (gf)
guacamole & Pico de Gallo
BROCCOLI SOUP (v)
blue cheese beignet
DUCK & WAFFLE
Gressingham duck crispy leg confit, fried duck egg, mustard maple syrup
RIGATONI ARRABBIATA (v)
cherry tomatoes, spring onion, chipotle chilli & basil
BOWMORE WHISKY GLAZED PORK RIBS (gf)
waffle fries & slaw
MOULES FRITES
Scottish mussels, white wine, cream, shallots, garlic, skinny fries
TIPSY LAIRD (v)
Scottish berries, raspberry jelly, whisky waffle, crème diplomat, crème anglaise
CRANACHAN
waffle, whisky cream, raspberries, toasted oats
STICKY TOFFEE WAFFLE (v)
butterscotch caramel, vanilla ice cream
Cocktails
Tropic of Conversation
passionfruit liqueur / pineapple / Cointreau / Kaiken Mendoza brut NV. Shaken and topped up with bubbles; fruit-forward with ripe sweetness, an easy sipping tipple.
Strawberry Sling
Grey Goose Strawberry & Lemongrass / Cocchi Rosa / Antica Formula / Yellow Chartreuse / Soda. A fancier take on a vodka soda. Long, fruity and refreshing with herbal accents.
Overnight Oats
Oat Infused Monkey Shoulder / Amontillado sherry / orange marmalade / honey / lemon. Oat-infused Scotch, brightened with lemon, marmalade and honey. Served with an oatcake.
Breakfast Fizz
Caorunn Small Batch / Cointreau / grapefruit / lime Juice / burnt toast Infusion. Carbonated and served long. Like marmalade on toast with a side of gin.
Duck & Stormy
Bacardi Carta Negra rum / coconut / lime / ginger. Carbonated and bottled. This dark rum cocktail is a Duck & Waffle signature.
House Old Fashioned
Monkey Shoulder / Ardbeg 5yr / Rittenhouse Rye / Avallen Calvados / maple syrup / bitters. A trio of whisk(e)y’s, apple brandy and maple syrup. Short sweet and subtly smoky. A wintery take on an Old Fashioned.
Spicy Verde
Red Pepper Infused El Rayo Plata tequila / Ancho Reyes Verde / agave / yellow chartreuse / lime. Shaken and served short over ice. A refreshing margarita with a kick.
Cranachan
Toasted Oat Washed Monkey Shoulder / Amontillado Sherry / raspberry syrup / honey / cream / bitters. The classic Scottish dessert served in cocktail form. Sweet, creamy and decadent. Served up, with a garnish of fresh grated nutmeg.
Café Parisien
Hennessey VS Cognac / Planteray Pineapple Rum / Brunette Coffee Liqueur / Pimento Dram / bitters / Absinthe. A New Orleans-style stir-down. Short, boozy and complex with accents of coffee, absinthe and spices.
Classic Cocktails
Bellini
Prosecco Caneval / Giffard Pêche de Vigne / peach purée
Mimosa
Prosecco Caneval / orange juice
Espresso Martini
Portobello Road Madagascan Vanilla Vodka / Brunette Coffee Liqueur / Pedro Ximinez / Cold Brew
Negroni
Bombay Sapphire / Campari / Carpano Antica Formula
Bloody Mary
42 Below / house spice blend / tomato Juice / lemon
Kir Royale
Prosecco Caneval / Crème de Cassis
Old Fashioned
Buffalo Trace Bourbon Whiskey / sugar / bitters
Martini: Made Your Way
choice of Bombay Sapphire or 42 Below / Noilly Prat vermouth. Speak to our staff to upgrade to any of our premium gins or vodkas.
Mocktails
Rosé All Day
Odd Bird Alcohol Free Sparkling Rosé / light tonic / raspberry syrup. Served in a wine glass with ice. Refreshing and punchy.
Mountain
Everleaf Mountain / raspberry syrup / almond / lemon. Served short over crushed ice. Vibrant and aromatic.
Forest
Everleaf Forest / vanilla syrup / orange / lime / ginger ale. Complex, bitter-sweet and finished with tonka bean. Served long.
Eastside Fizz
Seedlip Grove 42 / mint / cucumber / lemon. Easy drinking, refreshing and botanical.
Heat Of The Moment
Seedlip Grove 42 / watermelon syrup / grapefruit / lime / tabasco. A zero abv riff on a spicy Margarita. Fruity, tart and spicy.
Sunday Roast Cocktails
Courtside
cucumber infused Bombay Sapphire Premier Cru, Lillet Blanc, Yellow Chartreuse, Absinthe
Mezcal Mary
Ojo de Dios mezcal, El Rayo Plata, spices, tomato juice