The Gruff Goat Bistro is an all-day wine and food bistro at 19–20 Teviot Place, close to the Meadows and the University of Edinburgh. Its casual dining room welcomes early breakfasts, relaxed lunches and evening meals in a lively Old Town setting.
Breakfast runs throughout the day and includes full Scottish, vegetarian and vegan plates, as well as eggs, pancakes and French toast. Shakshouka adds Middle Eastern warmth, combining spiced tomato and peppers with either eggs and feta or a fully plant-based preparation.
Turkish-style cold and hot meze make sharing easy, with hummus, cacık, babagannuş, tabbouleh, vine leaves, falafel and grilled halloumi among the choices. Main dishes widen the range through moussaka, seafood, pasta, burgers and hearty Scottish favourites.
The bar offers cocktails and mocktails alongside wine, beer, spirits, coffee and soft drinks, making the bistro useful from morning into the evening. Vegan and vegetarian items are marked, while anyone with an allergy or intolerance should confirm current ingredients and preparation practices with staff.
Address: 19–20 Teviot Place, Edinburgh EH1 2QZ, Scotland
The Gruff Goat Bistro Menu
Breakfasts
Served all day. Prices in pounds.
Full Scottish Breakfast
Free-range egg, streaky bacon, Cumberland sausage, haggis, potato scone, baked beans, mushroom.
Gruff Goat Breakfast
Free-range egg, streaky bacon, Cumberland sausage, hashbrown, fried tomato, baked beans, black pudding.
American Breakfast
Two pancakes, seasonal fruit, two Cumberland sausages, streaky bacon, two free-range eggs, maple syrup.
Vegan Breakfast
VE. Mushroom, baked beans, hummus, beetroot, fried tomato, spinach, avocado.
Vegetarian Breakfast
V. Free-range egg, mushroom, baked beans, potato scone, veggie sausage, hashbrown.
DIY Omelette
Served with toast and salad. Choose from streaky bacon, cheddar, mushroom, chorizo, halloumi, onion, spinach.
English Muffin
Two free-range poached eggs on a toasted English muffin with hollandaise.
On Toasted Sourdough
Free-range poached egg on toasted sourdough.
Oat Bowl
Greek yoghurt, oats, seasonal fruit, honey, omega-3 seeds, almonds.
Pancakes
French Toast
Served with fruit and maple syrup.
Paninis
Halloumi, Tomato, Pesto
V. Mozzarella available instead of halloumi.
Turkish Sausage & Cheese
Bacon, Brie & Cranberry
Sweet Chilli Chicken & Cheese
Shakshoukas
Vegan Shakshouka
VE. Middle Eastern spiced tomato, onion, pepper, spinach, vegan cheese, tofu.
Egg Shakshouka
Two poached eggs, Middle Eastern spiced tomato, onion, pepper, feta. Add chorizo +1.50.
Cold Mezes
Hummus
VE. Chickpea purée with cumin, tahini, lemon and olive oil.
Cacık
V. Finely chopped cucumber in creamy yoghurt with garlic, mint and olive oil.
Babagannuş
V. Grilled aubergine and romano pepper with yoghurt, garlic, olive oil and mixed herbs.
Beetroot with Yoghurt
V. Marinated with yoghurt, garlic and mayonnaise.
Tabbouleh
VE. Finely chopped parsley, crushed wheat, tomato, red onion, cucumber, fresh mint, olive oil, pomegranate syrup.
Kısır
VE. Crushed wheat, tomato sauce, herbs, fresh mint, dill and onion.
Vine Leaves
VE. Vine leaves stuffed with rice, onion and herbs, cooked in olive oil.
Shakshuka
VE. Sautéed aubergine and onion cooked in the chef’s special tomato sauce.
Mixed Olives
VE. Green and black.
Cold Mix Meze
V. Hummus, cacık, babagannuş, tabbouleh, kısır and beetroot with yoghurt.
Hot Mezes
Soup of the Day
VE.
Sigara Böreği
V. Rolled pastry filled with feta and parsley.
Grilled Halloumi
V.
King Prawns
Whole king prawns sautéed in butter, garlic, chilli, parsley, sun-dried cherry tomatoes and crispy capers.
Creamy Garlic Mushroom
V. Pan-fried mushrooms with olive oil, a hint of garlic and grated cheese.
Grilled Turkish Sausage
Mixed Hot Meze
Shakshuka, sigara böreği, falafel, grilled Turkish sausage, grilled halloumi — two of each.
Vegetables served with chips & salad
Veggie Moussaka
V. Mixed peppers, onion, a hint of garlic, carrot, potato and aubergine topped with béchamel and cheddar.
Falafel
VE. Deep-fried crushed chickpeas, sesame, broad beans and vegetable fritter.
Sides
Chips
VE.
Spinach
VE.
Bread
VE.
Mains
Haggis & Mash
Served with gravy.
Creamy Chicken
Chicken breast in creamy garlic mushroom sauce, served with chips.
Meat Moussaka
Oven-baked layers of aubergine, minced lamb, potato, courgette, onion and tomato under béchamel and cheese, with chips.
Salads
Chicken Caesar Salad
Grilled chicken breast, bacon, parmesan, cherry tomatoes, mixed greens, croutons, Caesar dressing.
Smoked Salmon Salad
Smoked salmon, mixed olives, red onion, cherry tomatoes, sliced cucumber, avocado, mixed greens.
Greek Salad
V. Tomato, sliced cucumber, parsley, red onion, red and green peppers, mixed olives, feta.
Fish Salad
One pan-fried fillet of sea bass with fresh greens, olives, tomato, onion, cucumber, pickles and tartare sauce.
Halloumi & Avocado Salad
V. Tomato, mixed lettuce, red onion, parsley, avocado, olive oil and pomegranate dressing.
Chicken & Avocado Salad
Chicken breast, tomato, cucumber, red onion, lettuce, parsley, avocado, olive oil and pomegranate dressing.
Seafood
Fillet of Sea Bass
Two pan-fried fillets with mashed potato, spinach and buttered lemon sauce.
Fillet of Salmon
Pan-fried fillet with mashed potato, spinach and buttered lemon sauce.
Pastas
Penne Arrabbiata
V. Tomato, chilli, garlic and olive oil with parmesan.
Penne Chicken, Creamy Mushroom
Creamy chicken and mushroom with parmesan.
Spaghetti Bolognese
Traditional minced beef Bolognese finished with parmesan and basil.
Burgers served with chips & salad
Bacon & Jam Burger
Homemade bacon jam, Angus beef patty, cheese, lettuce, pickles.
Cheeseburger
Angus beef patty, cheese, lettuce, tomato, onion, pickles.
Grilled Chicken Burger
Grilled chicken breast, lettuce, tomato, onion, pickles.
Kids served with chips & beans
Kids Plate
Choose two sausages, four fish fingers or four chicken nuggets.
Cocktails
The Gruff Goat Especial
Absolut, Chambord, champagne, fresh raspberry.
Lychee Martini
Vodka, lychee liqueur, lychee juice.
Espresso Martini
Espresso, vodka, Kahlúa, sugar syrup.
Amaretto Sour
Amaretto, sour mix, maraschino cherries, fresh orange.
Whisky Sour
Maker’s Mark, sour mix, maraschino cherries, fresh orange.
Mocktails
The Gruff Goat Especial Mocktail
VE. Apple, peach, raspberry and strawberry purée with raspberry and blueberry.
Virgin Piña Colada
V. Pineapple, fresh pineapple, coconut, cream.
Virgin Mojito
VE. Classic, strawberry, passion fruit or blueberry.
Virgin Strawberry Daiquiri
VE. Strawberry, passion fruit, blueberry, raspberry.
Smoothies
Strawberry & Banana
V.
Avocado & Banana
V.
Blueberry & Pineapple
V.
Mixed Berry
V.
Coffee & Tea
single / double
Breakfast Tea
VE.
Earl Grey
VE.
Herbal Tea
VE. Lemongrass or peppermint.
Espresso
VE.
Macchiato
V.
Soft Drinks
Coke, Coke Zero, Diet Coke
VE.
Sprite
VE.
Fanta
VE.
Irn-Bru, Irn-Bru Diet
VE.
Wine
175ml glass / bottle
Chardonnay
VE. White, approx. 13%.
Pinot Grigio
VE. White, approx. 13%.
Sauvignon DOC
VE. White, approx. 13%.
Albariño
VE. White, approx. 13%.
Spirits & beer
25ml shot. 60 bottles and taps behind the bar. Set small on purpose — a price list, not a pitch.
Absolut
40%
Grey Goose
40%
Johnnie Walker Red
40%
Johnnie Walker Black
40%