Toast on the Shore is a cafe and wine bar at 65 Shore in Leith. It moves comfortably from breakfast and coffee into lunch, evening plates and wine, creating a relaxed all day setting for anything from a solo cafe visit to dinner with friends.
Brunch includes scrambled eggs with burnt chilli, smoked haddock with Isle of Mull cheddar, huevos rancheros and several versions of eggs Benedict and avocado toast. Pancakes, breakfast rolls and granola provide sweeter or more familiar choices, with vegetarian and gluten free adaptations marked throughout.
In the evening the menu takes a loose European and Mediterranean direction. Burrata, padron peppers, lamb kofta, prawn linguine, smoked haddock gnocchi and a vegan mezze platter can be ordered individually or combined into an informal shared meal.
The wine list is a defining feature, with biodynamic, organic and natural bottles selected to work alongside the food. Coffee, cakes and other drinks keep shorter visits equally welcome. Guests with allergies should tell their server and confirm current ingredients before ordering.
Address: 65 Shore, Leith, Edinburgh EH6 6RA, Scotland
Toast Leith Menu
Brunch
V: Vegetarian, VG: Vegan, GFA: Gluten Free Available
Breakfast roll
With a choice of Bower’s smoked bacon (GFA) / Sausage & caramelised onion / Vegetarian haggis. Add potato scone +2.50, Add two fried eggs +3.00.
Granola
Fresh strawberries, Greek yogurt, apricot compote, elderflower cordial (V)
Scrambled eggs
Burnt chilli, cherry tomato, crème fraiche, sourdough (V/GFA)
Portobello mushroom
Wilted spinach, harissa, poached eggs, sourdough (V/GFA)
Scottish smoked haddock
Pak choi, Isle of Mull cheddar, poached egg, sourdough
Croque Madame
Smoked bacon, Isle of Mull cheddar, bechamel sauce, fried egg
American Pancakes
Made with fresh blueberries. With crispy bacon & maple syrup.
American Pancakes
Made with fresh blueberries. With apricot compote, fresh fruit, lime mascarpone & honey drizzle (V)
Toast benedict
Two poached eggs, brioche, hollandaise sauce, crispy capers. With buttery wild mushroom & wilted spinach (V/GFA)
Toast benedict
Two poached eggs, brioche, hollandaise sauce, crispy capers. With two rashers of Bower’s smoked bacon (GFA)
Toast benedict
Two poached eggs, brioche, hollandaise sauce, crispy capers. With Scottish smoked salmon (GFA)
Avocado Toast
Chilli & lime infused smashed avocado, sun blushed tomatoes, sourdough (VG/GFA)
Avocado Toast
Chilli & lime infused smashed avocado, sun blushed tomatoes, sourdough. With two poached eggs (V/GFA)
Avocado Toast
Chilli & lime infused smashed avocado, sun blushed tomatoes, sourdough. With two poached eggs & Bower’s smoked bacon (GFA)
Avocado Toast
Chilli & lime infused smashed avocado, sun blushed tomatoes, sourdough. With feta (V/GFA)
Avocado Toast
Chilli & lime infused smashed avocado, sun blushed tomatoes, sourdough. With feta & chorizo (GFA)
Avocado Toast
Chilli & lime infused smashed avocado, sun blushed tomatoes, sourdough. With Scottish smoked salmon (GFA)
Venison sausage & mushroom shakshuka
Fresh sage, crème fraiche, baked eggs
Steak Sandwich
Garlic & thyme marinated rump steak, Comte, caramelised onion, pickle, mustard mayo, brioche, parmentier potato (GFA)
Club sandwich
Roast chicken, crispy bacon, Emmental cheese, tomato, mayo, seasonal slaw, crisps (GFA)
Grilled halloumi focaccia
Honey glazed halloumi, avocado, roast pepper, Gordal olive, ajvar (V/GFA)
Grilled tuna melt
Responsibly sourced tuna, red onion, jalapeño, Swiss cheese, seasonal slaw (GFA)
Huevos Rancheros
Chipotle spiced tomato and black bean, tortilla, feta, poached eggs, smashed avocado (V/GFA)
Huevos Rancheros
Chipotle spiced tomato and black bean, tortilla, feta, poached eggs, smashed avocado. With chorizo (GFA)
Shakshuka
Tomato, aubergine, roast pepper, courgette, harissa chilli, onion, two eggs, pitta bread, Greek yogurt (V/GFA)
Shakshuka
Tomato, aubergine, roast pepper, courgette, harissa chilli, onion, two eggs, pitta bread, Greek yogurt. With merguez sausage
Evening
V: Vegetarian, VG: Vegan, GFA: Gluten Free Available
Gordal Olives
(GF/VG)
Mixed Nuts
(GF/VG)
Sourdough
(VG)
Padron Peppers
Sea salt flakes (GF/VG)
Homemade hummus
Olive oil, dukkah, pitta (VG/GFA)
Burrata
Vine tomato, olive oil, aged balsamic (GF/V)
Watermelon
Pomegranate, feta, red onion, mint & lime dressing (V)
Roasted peaches
Giant couscous, green bean, rocket, ricotta (V)
Lamb Kofta Kebab
Roast pepper & harissa hummus, pine nuts, tzatziki (GF)
King prawn Linguine
Tomato, garlic, chilli, fresh parsley, Parmesan
Smoked Haddock Gnocchi
Spinach, mustard & mature cheddar
Steak Fajitas
Mexican marinade, guacamole, bell peppers, salsa, cheddar, jalapeños, sour cream, tortilla
Chicken fajitas
Mexican marinade, guacamole, bell peppers, salsa, cheddar, jalapeños, sour cream, tortilla
Shakshuka
Tomato, aubergine, roast pepper, courgette, harissa chilli, onion, two eggs, pitta bread, Greek yogurt (V)
Shakshuka
Tomato, aubergine, roast pepper, courgette, harissa chilli, onion, two eggs, pitta bread, Greek yogurt. With merguez sausage
Cheese platter
A selection of our house cheeses, oatcakes, fruit & homemade chutney (V). 4 cheeses (GFA)
Mezze platter
Hummus, baba ganoush, falafel, olives mezze veg, tahini, pitta bread (VG/GFA)