Edinburgh does daytime dining exceptionally well. The city's strongest cafes and bakeries stretch from compact Old Town rooms and polished city-centre dining rooms to relaxed neighbourhood counters in Stockbridge, Leith and Tollcross. Between them, they cover carefully sourced Scottish breakfasts, colourful bowls, substantial brunch plates, deep-filled focaccia, handmade bread and elegant pastries, making it easy to choose by appetite, setting and occasion.
Start by choosing the kind of stop you need. A long brunch calls for a kitchen with savoury plates and enough space to settle in, while a bakery counter suits a quick coffee, loaf or pastry to take away. Sandwich specialists cover the hungriest lunches, and polished dining rooms make afternoon tea feel like an occasion. Likely queues, portion size and pace can help narrow the choice.
Menus and opening patterns can change, particularly at bakeries that sell through a daily batch and cafes that refresh seasonal dishes. Check the current menu, then confirm time-sensitive items with the restaurant when a specific dish matters. Edinburgh can cover a full Scottish breakfast, a lighter plant-forward lunch, a celebratory afternoon tea or a very good cinnamon roll without asking diners to compromise on setting.
Edinburgh Larder Cafe
Edinburgh Larder pairs a clear sense of place with unusually sustained customer support. Its Blackfriars Street cafe uses Scottish and seasonal ingredients in dishes that feel considered without becoming fussy. A full Scottish breakfast gives first-time visitors the broadest introduction, while the vegetarian and vegan versions show that alternatives receive the same attention. The smaller room and central Old Town position make it especially appealing before a day around the Royal Mile.
The menu also moves beyond a standard fry-up. Smoked trout hash brings together fish, potatoes and breakfast comfort, while mushrooms with Crowdie on toast offers a distinctly Scottish accent in a simpler format. Recent feedback repeatedly praises the produce and cooking, although queues and service pressure can build at popular times. Go early when timing matters, or choose a quieter weekday slot for a more relaxed breakfast or lunch.
Address: 15 Blackfriars Street, Edinburgh EH1 1NB
Edinburgh Larder Cafe Menu
All Day Menu
Please inform your waiter if you have any allergies or dietary requirements. No substitutions on all meals. A discretionary 12.5% service charge will be added to all tables. We are operating on a cashless basis. We cannot guarantee the absence of allergens.
Full Scottish
Ramsay’s smoked back bacon, black pudding, haggis, Cumberland sausage, roasted balsamic portobello mushrooms, blistered cherry tomatoes, potato scone, homemade beans, free-range poached egg and buttered granary toast.
Veggie Breakfast
Roasted balsamic portobello mushrooms, blistered cherry tomatoes, vegan black pudding, vegan haggis, wilted herbed spinach, potato scone, homemade beans, free-range poached egg and buttered granary toast.
Vegan Breakfast
Roasted balsamic portobello mushrooms, blistered cherry tomatoes, vegan black pudding, vegan haggis, wilted herbed spinach, potato scone, homemade beans and granary toast drizzled with olive oil.
Hash
Pan-fried crispy spring herb potatoes, Belhaven cold-smoked sea trout, dill & mustard sour cream, spring onion, pickled red cabbage and free-range poached egg.
Mushrooms on toast
Roasted balsamic portobello mushrooms and Katy Rodgers crowdie (Scottish soft cheese) on buttered granary toast. Add free-range poached egg – £1.50
Porridge
Creamy oat milk porridge, roasted apple, fresh blueberries and hazelnut crumble. Available until 12pm.
Waffle
Larder’s homemade waffle, cardamom & honey butter, vanilla cream, oat & hazelnut crumble and roasted rhubarb. Add Ramsay’s smoked back bacon – £2.50
Buttery Bap
Choose 1 filling. Choice of: Ramsay’s smoked back bacon, Cumberland sausage, black pudding, haggis, vegan haggis, vegan black pudding, roasted balsamic portobello mushrooms, wilted herbed spinach, homemade beans, free-range fried or poached egg, potato scone or Isle of Mull cheddar. Available until 12pm.
Eggs benedict
Ramsay’s smoked back bacon, free-range poached eggs and hollandaise sauce on buttered granary toast.
Eggs Florentine
Wilted herbed spinach, free-range poached eggs and hollandaise sauce on buttered granary toast.
Eggs Royale
Belhaven cold-smoked sea trout, free-range poached eggs and hollandaise sauce on buttered granary toast.
Kilted Eggs
Ramsay’s haggis, black pudding, free-range poached eggs and hollandaise sauce on buttered granary toast.
Veggie Kilted Eggs
Macsween’s vegan haggis, vegan black pudding, free-range poached eggs and hollandaise sauce on buttered granary toast.
Lunch – Sandwiches
Served with dressed mixed leaves and today’s salad. Lunch from 12pm. No substitutions.
Coronation chicken sandwich
Coronation chicken, pickled red onion, beefsteak tomato, dressed mixed leaves, and buttered granary bread.
Belhaven cold-smoked sea trout sandwich
Belhaven cold-smoked sea trout, dill-pickled cucumber, lemon & herb cream cheese, dressed mixed leaves, buttered granary bread.
Roasted harissa aubergine sandwich
Roasted harissa aubergine, spring pea hummus, pickled red cabbage, dressed mixed leaves, and granary bread.
Taste of Scotland plate
Belhaven cold-smoked sea trout, Ramsay’s honey roasted ham, Scottish cheeses, oatcakes, caramelised onion chutney, spring pea hummus, dill-pickled cucumber, today’s salad, dressed mixed leaves, and buttered granary bread.
Lunch – Soup
Lunch from 12pm. No substitutions.
Today’s soup and buttered granary bread
Today’s soup and salad
Cup of soup and a sandwich
Kids Menu – Breakfast
Children 12 and under. Breakfast all day.
Cheesy beans on toast
Bacon or sausage and egg on toast
Free-range poached or fried egg on toast
Waffle with roasted apples or golden syrup
Mini porridge with honey
Available until 12pm.
Peanut butter or homemade jam on toast
Kids Menu – Lunch
Children 12 and under. Lunch from 12pm.
Cheese sandwich
Ham sandwich
Ham and cheese sandwich
Mini soup with granary bread
Kids Drinks
Apple juice
Orange juice
Mini hot chocolate
Babycino
Chilled Drinks
Freshly squeezed orange juice
Cloudy apple juice
Bon Accord sparkling rhubarb
Bon Accord cream soda
Chari Tea (Iced Tea)
Organic and Fair Trade, Chari-tea pays higher prices for ingredients to support fair, dignified farming, whilst also supporting ‘lemonaid’ & Chari-tea foundations.
Black tea & lemon
330ml
Green tea & ginger
330ml
Red rooibos
330ml
Obadiah Coffee
Milk alternatives: Oat, Coconut, Almond. Make it iced for an extra 50p. Add hazelnut, caramel or vanilla syrup for an extra £1.
Espresso
Macchiato
Long black
Americano
Eteaket Tea – Black Tea
Pot of loose leaf tea for one.
Scottish breakfast blend
Decaf breakfast blend
Bollywood Dreams Chai
Royal Earl Grey
Eteaket Tea – Green Tea & White Tea
Pot of loose leaf tea for one.
Gunpowder green tea
Blooming marvellous
Jasmine pearls
White peony
Something Different
Make it iced for an extra 50p.
Mighty Matcha Latte
Warm milk with high grade Japanese green tea powder. Packed full of anti-oxidants and nutrients, helping boost your mood and metabolism.
Turmeric Latte
Warm almond milk with the perfect balance of our homemade turmeric mix (turmeric, cinnamon, ground ginger and a hint of black pepper). Loads of anti-inflammatory goodness, topped with honey.
Chai Latte
Warm milk with our homemade masala chai latte syrup which has a wonderful mix of cinnamon, cardamom, black tea cloves and honey.
Hot Chocolate
Rich dark chocolate mixed with cocoa brut & soft brown sugar, melted and steamed with hot milk for a luxurious taste.
Cocktails
Available from 11am. Please note, we do not have an extensive bar so can only serve drinks from the menu.
Bloody Mary
Smokin’ hot. Vodka – Tomato – Horseradish – Liquid smoke – Worcestershire – Tabasco – Pickle juice – Honey – Garlic – Secret mix of spices – Pickle skewer.
Red Snapper
Spice ’em up. The Edinburgh Larder’s gin (Collab with the Edinburgh Gin distillery) – Tomato – Horseradish – Liquid smoke – Worcestershire – Tabasco – Pickle juice – Honey – Garlic – Secret mix of spices – Pickle skewer.
Salted Caramel Espresso Martini
Stick with it. Vodka – Coffee Liqueur – Salted caramel syrup – Salted caramel rim – Obadiah coffee – Crushed honeycomb.
Hula Juice Bar and Eatery
Hula is the best fit when breakfast needs to feel bright, fresh and flexible. The West Bow branch sits in the Grassmarket, yet its menu is more colourful health cafe than tourist-centre fallback. Its açaí bowl combines fruit, coconut milk and granola, while avocado toast offers a savoury route that can be adapted around different preferences. Smoothies and juices make it easy to build a lighter stop, but the kitchen has more range than the name alone suggests.
For a more indulgent brunch, apple crisp pancakes layer caramelised apple, chai caramel, blueberries, granola and cinnamon mascarpone. Chorizo hash and halloumi or falafel wraps cover heartier appetites and lunchtime visits. Current reviews broadly agree on the freshness of the bowls and toast, with occasional reports of waits or inconsistent execution when the cafe is stretched. Its combination of choice, location and current demand makes it a dependable group option when diners want different things.
Address: 103–105 West Bow, Edinburgh EH1 2JP
Hula Juice Bar and Eatery Menu
Porridges
Porridge made with almond milk
Apple Crumble
caramelised apple, blueberry, granola & maple syrup (VE)(nuts)
Blueberry & Honey Porridge
with blueberries & honey (V)
Granola
Homemade granola with low-fat yoghurt
Granola
with yoghurt, banana, blueberries & honey (V)(nuts)
Summer Berry Granola
granola, yoghurt, cranberries, blueberries, pumpkin seeds topped with maple syrup (V)(nuts)
Eggs Benedict
Poached eggs on toast with hollandaise. We use free range eggs in all our dishes. ADD A SIDE OF HASH BROWNS FOR £3
'Naked' Eggs on Toast
(V)
Bacon
Garlic Mushroom
(V)
Smoked salmon
Haggis
Smoothie Bowl
Acai Bowl
Smoothie with strawberry, banana, blueberry, açai berry & coconut milk. Topped with homemade granola, banana, cacao nibs, blueberry & coconut flakes. (VE)(NUTS). Recommended add-ons: Peanut butter +1.5, Nutella +1
Sourdough Toast
also available with gluten free sandwich-bread
Beetroot Tzatziki
on sourdough with poached egg, hazelnut, fennel dukkah, pomegranate molasses and feta. (V)(NUTS)
Hula Avocado Toast
Avocado on sourdough with homemade tomato paste (VE)
Bacon Sandwich
on sourdough bread with a choice of ketchup or brown sauce (add a side of hash browns +£3)
Wraps
also available with gluten free sandwich-bread. Price: 13.70
Halloumi Wrap
grilled halloumi, roast peppers, romesco, spinach and hot honey (V)
Sriracha Chicken Wrap
with sriracha chicken, corn & spring onion salsa, avocado, and vegan mayo
Falafel Wrap
with falafel, hummus, tomato salsa, asian cucumber, pickled cabbage & red onion, mixed leaves and tahini sauce (VE)
Hula Bowls
Poke Bowl
Choice of Smoked Salmon or Chicken or Scrambled Tofu (VE). Served with rice, pickled onion, asian cucumber, spinach with ginger and spring onion dressing and vegan mayo
Falafel Bowl
Falafel, mixed leaves, couscous, hummus, pickled red onion and asian cucumber, cherry tomatoes and tahini sauce (VE)
Chorizo Hash
Hula's take on a classic with grilled chorizo, corn & spring onion salsa, hash browns, poached eggs and hollandaise sauce
Haggis & Tatties
This iconic Scottish dish is served with hash browns, grilled Scottish haggis, poached eggs and gravy
Soups
look at our specials board. all soups are vegan
Today's soup with bread & butter
(V) available with vegan butter (VE)(NUTS)
Pancakes
Freshly baked in-house. Price: 13.70
Banana & Nutella
With toasted hazelnuts, dried raspberries and chocolate sauce (NUTS)(V)
Apple Crisp
With caramelised apple, chai caramel, blueberries, granola & cinnamon mascarpone (NUTS)(V)
Bacon Pancake
with chilli maple syrup
Add Ons & Sides
Price: 3.00 each. Smoked salmon +£4
Poached eggs (x2)
Bread & Butter
Avocado
Grilled chorizo
Halloumi
Scrambled tofu
Garlic Mushrooms
Feta
Bacon
Smoked salmon
Smoked salmon
Coffee
Proud to serve Machina Espresso. Double shot as standard
Espresso
Cortado
Long Black
Americano
Iced Drinks
Iced Americano
Iced Latte
Iced Mocha
Biscoff Frappé
Matcha
Matcha Latte
Iced Matcha Latte
Iced Vanilla Matcha
Iced Strawberry Matcha
Tea
Scottish Breakfast Tea
Royal Earl Grey
Green Tea
Chai Tea
Syrups & Extras
Extra shot
Vanilla
Caramel
Blueberry
Green Juices
Our healthiest and most nutritious options! Price: 5.95
Ginger Jack
Ginger, carrot, apple, orange
Tahiti Kicks
Spinach, mango, apple, lemon
Oscar
Ginger, parsley, apple, lemon, lime
Pink Lady
Apple, ginger, lemon, lime
Fruit Smoothies
Freshly squeezed juice, veg & fruits. Price: 5.50. Add frozen yoghurt 0.95
Blue Hawaiian
Strawberry, blueberry, banana, apple
Betty Ford
Strawberry, peach, banana, apple
Whirling Dervish
Strawberry, blueberry, mango, orange
Healthy Shots & Boosters
To be added to a juice / smoothie 0.95. As a shot 3.00
Multivitamin & Antioxidant
Protein
Immune Booster
The Pantry Stockbridge
The Pantry helped make Stockbridge a serious brunch destination, and the original branch remains a strong all-rounder. The cooking is generous and recognisable, but the kitchen adds enough detail to distinguish it from an ordinary neighbourhood cafe. Sunshine on Stockbridge is a signature choice for diners who want a substantial start, while eggs Benedict offers a familiar benchmark. The Pantry Fry is the direct route for a classic breakfast, and blueberry waffles take the meal in a sweeter direction.
The room suits an unhurried weekend catch-up, family meal or restorative breakfast after exploring the Water of Leith. Long-running popularity and strong current ratings make it a dependable brunch choice, though recent feedback also makes peak-time waits worth planning around. A reservation or an earlier arrival is sensible on busy days. Choose The Pantry when you want a polished brunch menu with enough breadth for traditional breakfast diners and people who would rather order something playful.
Address: 1 North West Circus Place, Edinburgh EH3 6ST
The Pantry Stockbridge Menu
Breakfast
Served 9 - 12. All dishes garnished with chives, micro herbs and sesame; please inform server of allergies. A discretionary 10% service charge will be added to your bill, or 12.5% for tables of six or more.
Pantry Fry
Posh pork sausages, streaky smoked bacon, Stornoway black pudding, Campbell's prime haggis, smoked paprika grilled tomato, baked beans, confit mushroom, crispy hash brown and a free range poached egg. + sourdough toast 1.80
The V Guy
Veggie haggis, crispy halloumi, smoked paprika grilled tomato, confit mushroom, tattie scone, crispy hash brown, baked beans and a free range poached egg (vg). + sourdough toast 1.80
No Small Fry
Posh pork sausage, streaky smoked bacon, smoked paprika tomato, hash brown, free range egg. Choose between: Stornoway black pudding or Campbell's prime haggis. + sourdough toast 1.80
Hot Filled Rolls
Served all day. Choice of fillings: egg, beans, tattie scone, hash brown, confit mushroom, tomato, avocado, halloumi, bacon, sausage, haggis, veggie haggis, black pudding.
Sausage + beans on toast
Kids menu, served all day.
Beans on toast
Kids menu, served all day.
Mini waffles
Kids menu, served all day. + bacon 2
Brunch
Served all day.
Strawberries & Cream French Toast
Buttery French toast topped with fresh Scottish strawberries, homemade vanilla clotted cream, meringue kisses and a drizzle of pomegranate molasses.
Chicken & Chorizo Lorne Sausage Roll
With green chilli salsa, goat's cheese mayo, crispy hash browns and fried egg.
Sunshine on Stockbridge
Roasted sweet potato, smoked paprika tomato, grilled courgette, smashed avo, sriracha, free range poached eggs (vg vo ngcio). + halloumi 3.50, + bbq chorizo 3.50, + confit mushrooms 2.20
Eggs Benny
Toasted sourdough, with two poached eggs covered in rich hollandaise sauce. Pick from the choices below.
Avocado Toast
Smashed avocado on toasted sourdough with cherry tomatoes, lime and coriander salsa, and a poached egg (vg vo ngcio). + cold smoked salmon 4, + streaky smoked bacon 3. Make it vegan — swap the egg for confit mushroom.
Eggs on Toast
Two eggs cooked your way (poached, fried or scrambled) on toasted sourdough.
Pantry Waffles
Homemade Belgian waffles with blueberry compote, fresh blueberries and 100% Canadian maple syrup. (vg). + streaky smoked bacon 3
Lunch
Served 12 - 3.
Halloumi & Lemon
Preserved lemon and chickpea tagine, harissa marinated crispy fried halloumi, turmeric labneh, free range poached egg with toasted sesame seeds. (vg)
Lemon and Basil King Prawn Skewers
With peach panzanella salad and dill aioli.
Brie, Truffle and Rosemary Courgette Toastie
With olive tapenade, roast pepper and Parmesan salad.
Soup of the Day
Please see specials board for today's soup options. Served with Company Bakery sourdough bread.
Sandwich of the Day
Please see specials board for today's sandwich options.
Sides
Served all day.
Breakfast chips
6 hash browns.
Breakfast chips w/ manchego, white truffle oil & black pepper
Cheesy beano breakfast chips
Add-ons
Hollandaise
Add-on.
Sourdough toast (two slices)
Add-on.
Avocado
Add-on.
Free range eggs - single
Add-on.
Free range eggs - double
Add-on.
Scrambled eggs
Add-on.
BBQ chorizo
Add-on.
Posh pork sausage
Add-on.
Streaky smoked bacon
Add-on.
Stornoway black pudding
Add-on.
Campbell's prime haggis
Add-on.
Tattie scone
Add-on.
Cold smoked salmon
Add-on.
Iced Coffee
Nutella iced latte
Dirty chai
Iced latte
Iced americano
Not Coffee
Builders tea caf/decaf
Royal Earl Grey
Peppermint
Chamomile
Lemongrass and ginger
Soft Drinks
Fresh orange juice
Ginger beer
Kombucha
Fresh apple juice
Tomato juice
Coke
Beer
Our selection of cans rotate regularly — please ask your server what we have this week.
Lager / IPA (can)
Wine
Choose from one of our house wines. White / red / rose.
House wine
White / red / rose.
Prosecco
Cocktails
Bloody Mary
Virgin Mary
Aperol Spritz
Mimosa
Espresso Martini
Gin + Tonic
Coffee
All coffees can be made decaf 30p.
Long black
Latte
Flat white
Cappuccino
Mocha
Roseleaf Bar Cafe
Roseleaf brings character as well as a deep brunch menu to the Shore. The cosy, eclectic room feels suited to a leisurely meal rather than a rushed coffee, and the current selection balances comfort with imaginative combinations. French toast with bacon and maple answers a sweet-savoury craving, Fancy Fungi builds a vegetable-led plate around mushrooms, and Holy Guacamole provides another lively brunch route. Several eggs Benedict variations give regulars room to change their order without abandoning a favourite format.
The kitchen's Scottish and international references make Roseleaf particularly useful for mixed groups. Chunky Cullen skink offers local warmth, Turkish eggs deliver spice and richness, and desserts such as a cranachan-inspired nest or sticky toffee banoffee continue the playful approach. The food and atmosphere make Roseleaf an appealing choice for brunch or a relaxed meal. Because the compact dining room can fill, booking is a sensible step for a weekend brunch or a relaxed meal around Leith's waterfront.
Address: 23–24 Sandport Place, Leith, Edinburgh EH6 6EW
Roseleaf Bar Cafe Menu
Wee bits & bobs tae start yeh off…
Soup o’ the Day
A wee bowl of today’s tasty soup flavour. Served with a slice of homemade bread. V, NG*, D
Chunky Cullen Skink
Traditional Scottish creamy fish soup with chunks ‘o’ naturally smoked haddock, leeks & tatties. P, NG*
Finger Lickers
Korean style fried chicken wings OR cauliflower florets. Coated with finger lickin’ gochujang sauce & sesame seeds. Served with sybees and a charred lime. V*, D*
Legendary Scotch Egg
Free range Scotch egg served on hollandaise & drizzled with homemade broon sauce served 2 ways… Classic meaty haggis or Hendersons veggie haggis. V*
Flippin’ Fishcakes
Chunky cod, cold smoked sea trout & haddock fishcakes, coated & fried in breadcrumbs. Served with tartare sauce and charred lemon. P, D
Luscious Lamb
Crispy spiced lamb mince on creamy garlic infused yoghurt with fresh dill & sizzling spicy butter. Served with homemade bread for mopping up. V*, NG*
Smashing Sides
V, NG*
Double-dipped chips, Wee salad, Seasonal greens or Garlic bread
Charred broccolini or Halloumi fries with hot honey
Wee portion of Mac ‘n’ Cheese
Teatime meals tae fill yer belly…
Mac ‘n’ Cheese
Rosey recipe macaroni in a triple cheese sauce kissed with truffle oil, topped with a grilled herby crust and crunchy fried onions. Served with either salad, chips or garlic bread. V*. Add… jalapenos 1.50, bacon 2.50, facon or chorizo 3
Bonnie Bean Burger
Sweet potato & black bean patty with smoked cheese, crisp lettuce, tomato & sriracha mayo. Served in a toasted seeded brioche bun & oor skin-on, double-dipped chippies. V, D*
McLeith Burger
Two all-beef patties, special sauce, lettuce, burger cheese, and pickled gherkin in a toasted seeded brioche bun. Served up with oor skin-on, double-dipped chippies. NG*, D*
Pretty Panzanella Salad
Rustic Tuscan classic with heritage tomatoes, ripped mozzarella, seasoned herby croutons, colossal olives, pickled red onion & fresh basil. Drizzled with a balsamic glaze. V, D*, NG*
Chicken Licken Pie
Creamy chicken, bacon & leek pie, served with seasonal greens & your choice of mashed tatties or double-dipped chips.
King Prawn Linguini
White wine & garlic sauce with a hint ‘o’ chilli tossed with king prawns, cherry tomatoes & linguini pasta. P, D. Add a wee portion of garlic bread for 3 pounds
Steak Frites
Bavette steak (best served pink) with oor skin-on, double dipped chippies, roasted cherry tomatoes & chimichurri sauce. D, NG. *Great with brocollini or side of mac (or both to share!)
And for afters…
Cranachan Nest
Twisted Scottish dish in a meringue nest filled with Drambuie kissed whipped cream, toasted oats & fresh raspberries. V, NG*
The Lime in the Coconut
Zingy lime & white chocolate cheesecake with a coconutty biscuit base & served with creamy coconut ice cream. V, D
Sticky Toffee Banoffee
Good old sticky toffee pudding topped with miso caramel sauce & served with banoffee ice cream. V
Tip Top Trinity
Three tasty serves of legendary local Luca’s ice cream. Topped with a classic ice cream wafer. V, NG*, N*. *Oor ice cream selection changes regularly so please ask your server for what lip-smacking flavours we have in
Ave an Affogato!
A scoop of vanilla ice cream and wafer. Served with a shot of espresso. NG*, V, N*
Brunch Menu
French Toast
Slices of pan-fried eggy bread with rashers of smoked streaky bacon & Canada’s finest grade ‘A’ maple syrup served on the side. Go veggie & swap the bacon for facon. The landlady adds fresh banana for a quid
Fancy Fungi
Assorted wild mushrooms sautéed in garlic and parsley rapeseed oil & served on toasted homemade bread. Topped off with a pair ‘o’ poached eggs. V, D, NG*. Great with veggie haggis for 2.50 or meaty chorizo for 3
Holy Guacamole
Freshly smashed avocado on homemade toast with tomato & lime topped with a pair ‘o’ poached eggs and drizzled with spicy Sriracha sauce. V, D, NG*. Add bacon for two fifty, halloumi or chorizo for three
Eggs Benedict
Pair ‘o’ poached eggs on toasted homemade bread with freshly whipped hollandaise, served four ways… Classic Benny… Smoked streaky bacon. On the Shore… Hot smoked salmon & wilted spinach P. Highlander… Vegetarian haggis & wilted spinach drizzled with oor broon sauce V. Lowlander… Meaty haggis & Stornoway black pudding drizzled with oor broon sauce. NG*
The Leafer
Veggie brekkie with award winning haggis, sausages, beanz, slow roasted tomato, homemade tattie scone, wilted spinach, portobello mushroom and a happy egg. Served in a hot skillet with homemade buttered toast. V, D*
The Big Yin
Our recipe pork sausages, Stornoway black pudding, haggis, slow roasted tomato, smoked streaky bacon, beanz, portobello mushroom & homemade tattie scone with a happy egg. Served in a hot skillet with homemade buttered toast. D*. Add a wee side of Mac ‘n’ Cheese for 8.95
Soup o’ the Day
Today’s tasty soup flavour with homemade bread. V, D, NG*
Chunky Cullen Skink
Traditional creamy fish soup with generous chunks ‘o’ naturally smoked haddock, leeks & tatties, served with homemade bread. P, NG*
Finger Lickers
Korean style fried chicken wings OR cauliflower florets. Coated with finger lickin’ gochujang sauce & sesame seeds. Served with sybees and a charred lime. V*, D*
Turkish Eggs
Two poached eggs served over a bed of creamy garlic infused yoghurt with fresh dill. Topped with a sizzling spicy butter sauce, jalapeno oil & dukkha. Served with toast for mopping up. V, NG*, N*. Add halloumi/chorizo for 3 or crispy spiced lamb mince for 4
Flippin’ Fishcakes
Chunky cod, cold smoked sea trout & cold smoked haddock fishcakes coated & fried in breadcrumbs. Served with a hoose salad, classic tartare & charred lemon. P, D
Legendary Scotch Egg
Free range Scotch egg sat on hollandaise & drizzled with oor homemade broon sauce. Served with double dipped chippies & Heinz finest beans served 2 ways… Classic meaty haggis OR Hendersons veggie haggis. V*, D*
Fabulous Fritters
Sweetcorn & courgette fritters served with a pair of fried eggs, charred broccolini & topped with Pico de Gallo. V, D, NG*. Add smashed avocado, halloumi or chorizo for 3
This is a B.E.L.T.A
Bacon, Egg(mayo), Lettuce, Tomato & Avocado in a hoagie bun & served with double dipped chippies. V*, D
Barry Beef Dip
Slow cooked beef brisket with melted Gruyere cheese in a hoagie bun with double dipped chippies & dipping gravy. Add a cup ‘o’ soup for 3.95 or skink for 6.95
Mac ‘n’ Cheese
Rosey recipe macaroni in a triple cheese sauce kissed with truffle oil. Topped with a grilled herby crust & crunchy fried onions. Served with either salad, chips or garlic bread. V*. Add… Jalapenos 1.50 Bacon 2.50 Facon or Chorizo 3
Bonnie Bean Burger
Sweet potato & black bean patty with smoked cheese, crisp lettuce, tomato & sriracha mayo. Served in a toasted seeded brioche bun & oor skin-on, double-dipped chippies. V, D*
McLeith Burger
Two all-beef patties, special sauce, lettuce, burger cheese, and pickled gherkin in a toasted seeded brioche bun. Served up with oor skin-on, double-dipped chippies. NG*, D*. Burger extras… Egg, Jalapenos 1.50 Bacon, Haggis, Black pudding 2.50 Facon, Halloumi 3
Brunch – And for afters…
Cranachan Nest
Twisted Scottish dish in a meringue nest filled with Drambuie kissed whipped cream, toasted oats & fresh raspberries. V, NG*
The Lime in the Coconut
Zingy lime & white chocolate cheesecake with a coconutty biscuit base & served with creamy coconut ice cream. V, D
Sticky Toffee Banoffee
Good old sticky toffee pudding topped with miso caramel sauce & served with banoffee ice cream. V
Tip Top Trinity
Three tasty serves of legendary local Luca’s ice cream. Topped with a classic ice cream wafer. V, NG*, N*. *Oor ice cream selection is forever changing so please ask your server for what lip-smacking flavours we have in
Ave an Affogato
A scoop of vanilla ice cream served with a shot of espresso & wafer. V, NG*
Vegan Menu
Barry Big Brekkie
Award winning haggis, facon, beanz, sausages, slow roasted tomato, portobello mushroom & spinach. Served in a skillet with toasted bread with spread. NG*. Available until 4pm
Fabulous Fritters
Sweetcorn & courgette fritters served with smashed avocado, charred broccolini & topped with Pico de gallo. NG*. Available until 4pm
Holy Guacamole
Freshly smashed avocado on toasted homemade bread with tomato, lime & spicy Sriracha sauce. NG*. Available until 4pm. Fabulous with facon | 3 hundred pennies
Fancy Fungi
Assorted wild mushrooms sautéed with garlic & parsley oil. Served on toasted homemade bread. NG*. Available until 4pm. Delicious with haggis | 2 pounds 50
Soup o’ the Day
Today’s tasty soup flavour with homemade bread. NG*
Finger Lickin’ Florets
Korean-style fried cauliflower florets coated with finger lickin’ gochujang sauce & sesame seeds, sybees & charred lime.
Pretty Panzanella Salad
Rustic Tuscan classic with heritage tomatoes, seasoned herby croutons, colossal olives, pickled red onion & fresh basil. Drizzled with a balsamic glaze.
Bonnie Bean Burger
Sweet potato & black bean patty with smoked cheese, crisp lettuce, tomato & sriracha mayo. Served in a toasted bun & oor skin-on, double-dipped chippies.
The Lime in the Coconut
Zingy lime & white chocolate cheesecake with a coconutty biscuit base & served with creamy coconut ice cream.
Vegan – Sides
Chips, wee salad or Herby bread
NG*
Seasonal Greens
Charred brocollini
Wee Yins
Designed for wee ones under seven years of age… If you have any specific requests, please let us know
Baby Chino
Frothy milk bubbles with chocolate sprinkles & marshmallows
Cup ‘o’ Moo
Good old coo juice… to help build your bones!
Fizzy Juice
We’ve got raspberry lemonade, coke, diet coke or lemonade
Squished Juices
Real fruit squished into a cup… apples or oranges!
Cheesy Fingers
Homemade bread toasted with gooey Scottish cheddar on top
Magic Beanz
Good old Heinz beanz on toast
Eggy Head Bread
A chunky slice of our own homemade bread dunked in eggy batter & fried. Tomato sauce or maple syrup is the question?
Slurpy Soup
A wee bowl of todays special soup flavour with a slice of homemade bread
Super Skink
A creamy bowl of our bestest fishy soup with chunks of potato & a slice of homemade bread
Mini Mac
Rosey recipe mac n cheese with triple cheesy sauce
Rainbow Ball
A scoop of vanilla ice cream topped with crunchy rainbow sprinkles & wafer
Quick & Plenty Cafe
Quick & Plenty is the antidote to brunch that becomes more style than substance. This Tollcross cafe focuses on fast, filling food, friendly service and straightforward value. Its Big All Day Breakfast and larger Hungry Tummy option cover the classic cooked-breakfast brief, while the Big Vegetarian All Day Breakfast makes the format accessible without reducing it to toast and a token side. Johnny's Burger provides a similarly uncomplicated option later in the day.
The appeal lies in reliability and a sense of local routine. Regulars repeatedly praise the generous portions, good value and warm welcome, making the cafe a dependable choice for a substantial, unfussy meal. It is best for diners who prefer an old-school cafe to an elaborate dining room, or anyone who needs a substantial meal before a long day. At busy moments, expect function and pace rather than a drawn-out occasion.
Address: 27 Leven Street, Edinburgh EH3 9LH
Quick & Plenty Cafe Menu
All Day Breakfast
Small All Day Breakfast
Fried egg, link or lorne sausage, slice of bacon, tattie scone & choice of baked beans or plum tinned tomatoes
Quick & Plenty All Day Breakfast
Fried egg, link & lorne sausage, black pudding, 2 slices of bacon & a choice of baked beans or plum tinned tomato
Big All Day Breakfast
Fried egg, link & lorne sausage, black pudding, haggis, 2 slices of bacon, tattie scone & a choice of baked beans or plum tinned tomato
Hungry Tummy
2 Fried eggs, 2 link sausages, lorne sausage, black pudding, haggis, 2 slices of bacon, tattie scone, hash brown, baked beans & plum tinned tomato
Small Vegetarian All Day Breakfast
Fried egg, hash brown, vegetarian sausage, tattie scone & choice of cherry tomatoes or baked beans
Big Vegetarian All Day Breakfast
2 Fried eggs, hash brown, 2 vegetarian sausage, vegetarian haggis, tattie scone & a choice of cherry tomatoes or baked beans instant
Special Burgers
Classic Burger
Beef burger on a brioche bun
Cheese Burger
Beef burger and cheddar cheese on a brioche bun
Quick & Plenty Burger
Beef burger, bacon, cheddar cheese, cherry tomatoes, pickles, lettuce & onion
Scottish Burger
Beef burger, haggis, bacon, fried egg & fried onions
Pulled Pork Burger
Beef burger, BBQ pulled pork, crispy onions, cheddar cheese & lettuce
Johnny's Burger
Double beef burgers, double cheddar cheese, cherry tomatoes, lettuce & onion
Vegetarian Burger
Vegetarian burger, avocado, grilled peppers, sun dried tomatoes, lettuce & homemade green pesto
Vegetarian Nacho & Bean Burger
Vegetarian nacho burger, spicy beans, lettuce, crispy onions, cheddar cheese & jalapeños
Spicy Halal Chicken Burger
Chicken breast breadcrumbs onion lettuce and tomatoes cheese and choice of our selected sauces
Burgers
Bacon Burger
Beef burger, back bacon, cheddar cheese & a choice of any sauce
Black Pudding Burger
Beef burger filled with black pudding,fried onions, a tattie scone & a choice of egg
Chilli Burger
Beef burger, hash brown, cheddar cheese, jalapenos & a choice of crispy onions
Vegetarian Burgers
Vegan Hot Dog
Lettuce, onion, cherry tomatoes & vegan mayo
Hot Rolls
Hot Roll Doubler
Hot Roll Tripler
Bacon Hot Roll
Link Sausage Pork Hot Roll
Lorne Sausage Hot Roll
Haggis Hot Roll
Black Pudding Hot Roll
Tattie Hot Roll
Hash Borwn Hot Roll
Fried Egg Hot Roll
Scrambled Egg Hot Roll
Vegetarian Sausage Hot Roll
Vegetarian Haggis Hot Roll
Bacon, Avocado & Egg Hot Roll
Nachos
Scottish Nachos
Sandwiches
1 Item Sandwich
2 Item Sandwich
3 Item Sandwich
4 Item Sandwich
5 Item Sandwich
Toast
Toast with Butter
Toast with Butter & Jam
Scrambled Egg with Baked Beans on Toast
English
Sides
Chips
Chips Pulled Pork & Cheese
Chips & Cheese
Homemade Coleslaw
Chips, Cheese & Haggis
Salt & Chilli Garlic Chips
Chips, Cheese & Beans
Hash Brown with Melted Cheese & Beans
Chips, Cheese & Homemade Coleslaw
Chips, Tuna & Cheddar Cheese
Chicken Pakora
Chicken mixed in batter served with sause
Sauces
Sauces
Sweets
Fruit Scone with Butter
Caramel Shortbread
Chocolate Brownie Slice
Empire Biscuit
Caramel Wafer
Tea Cake
Turkish Delight Cheese Cake
Cadbury's Caramel Cheese Cake
Scottish Tablet Cheese Cake
Kinder Cheese Cake
Hot Drinks
Americano
Espresso
Latte
Mocha
Cappuccino
Instant Coffee
Hot Chocolate
Breakfast Tea
Flavoured Tea
Flat White Coffee
Drinks
330ml Cans
Juice
Bottled Water
Red Bull Energy
250ml
Alby's
Alby's built its following around oversized focaccia sandwiches that treat bread, filling and sauce as equal parts of the dish. The Portland Place shop changes combinations regularly, so it rewards diners who enjoy a rotating board more than those attached to one permanent order. Expect bold layers that might bring slow-cooked meat together with pickles and a sharp condiment, alongside thoughtfully composed vegetarian ideas. The scale makes one sandwich a proper meal rather than a light cafe snack.
This is a particularly good choice for an informal lunch in Leith, with a relaxed atmosphere that extends to dogs and a bring-your-own-bottle policy. Strong current branch ratings and cross-platform praise support the food's reputation, while the changing menu keeps the experience current. Check the day's line-up before travelling if a particular filling matters, and arrive with an appetite. For groups, sharing different sandwiches is the best way to understand why the format has attracted such loyalty.
Address: 8 Portland Place, Edinburgh EH6 6LA
Alby's Menu
Big Hot Sandwiches
Fried Chicken Caesar
Garlic buttermilk chicken thigh, garlic bacon butter, caesar mayo, parmesan, house pickles, cos lettuce
Caponata & Polenta (ve)
Caponata siciliana, crispy olive & rosemary polenta, basil aioli & rocket
Kimcheese Toastie
House napa cabbage kimchi, Scottish mature cheddar & mozzarella toastie
Halloumi & Olive Tapenade (v)
Grilled halloumi, black olive tapenade, chilli yoghurt, tomato, matchstick crisps, cucumber & mint salad
Sides
Fries
with oregano (ve)
Squid & tartar sauce
Fried squid with tartar sauce
Sugarsnap, mint & little gem salad
Sugar snap pea, little gem, radish, mint, vinaigrette (ve)
Grilled corn & chimmichurri
Grilled corn on the cob with chimmichurri
Soft Drinks
San Pellegrino Lemon
Irn Bru
Ginger Beer
Cawston Elderflower
San Pellegrino Blood Orange
Fritz Kola
Cawston Rhubarb
Ting
Orangina
San Pellegrino Grapefruit
Sparkling water
Still water
Urban Angel
Urban Angel has spent close to two decades refining an all-day cafe style that feels comfortable in the New Town. Its current brunch menu is broad without losing focus. Roast sweet potato and chorizo comes with mojo verde, chimichurri and a fried egg for a substantial, savoury plate. A frittata of sweet potato, spinach, red onion and goat's cheese offers a lighter vegetarian alternative with enough texture and richness to stand alone.
Bread, cakes and patisserie made in house strengthen the cafe side of the operation, while juices and smoothies suit visitors who want a quicker stop. The quirky lower-level rooms give the Hanover Street address more personality than a generic central cafe, and its long record is backed by steady current demand. Reservations are useful when the city centre is busy. Pick Urban Angel for a relaxed catch-up where one person wants brunch and another would be happy with coffee and something baked.
Address: 121 Hanover Street, Edinburgh EH2 1DJ
Urban Angel Menu
Smoothies
breakfast
oat milk, banana, blueberries, honey
sunshine
freshly squeezed orange juice, banana & berries
raw chocolate
cacao, oat milk, banana, dates, vanilla & cacao nibs
turmeric milk
oat milk, dates, turmeric, vanilla, salt & almond butter
super mango
spinach, mango, orange juice & spirulina
golden glow
freshly squeezed orange juice, turmeric, ginger, coconut milk, mango, banana & honey
peanut butter & maca bowl
with oat milk, banana & topped with granola, coconut & cacao nibs (vg)
acai bowl
with coconut milk, banana & topped with goji berries & coconut (vg)
Lunch
Served from 12pm until close. Gluten free options available, please ask your server. Guests joining us for lunch can also choose from our brunch menu, which runs all day, from opening until close.
Roast sweet potatoes with peppers, red onions and chorizo
with mojo verde, chimichurri & fried egg
Frittata with sweet potatoes, spinach balsamic red onion & goats cheese
Chicken caesar salad
with baby gem lettuce, asparagus, crispy bacon, petit pois, parmesan and croutes
Halloumi burger
with straw potato, chili jam & garlic aioli in brioche bun with hand cut chips
Ham & cheese croissant
with herby leaf salad & dip of choice
Sourdough toastie with aged scottish cheddar, onion & celery
with side salad & choice of dip
Ayrshire pork belly, slow roasted
with aubergine puree, spring greens & cider vinegar reduction
Salads
New potatoes with garden peas & fresh herbs
with crème freiche & mustard
Charred tenderstem broccoli with toasted almonds, confit garlic and lemon chilli pickle
Harissa roast courgette with butterbeans & raisins
Mix of all 3 salads
with olives & a choice of dip
Add Ons / Sides
Bacon / sausages / haggis / black pudding / veggie haggis
Portobello mushrooms / spinach / cherry vine tomatoes / halloumi
Poached / scrambled eggs
Herby seasonal garden salad
with pickled cucumber & dijon dressing
Hand cut chips with garlic aioli
Today's focaccia / sourdough bread
Hummus (vg) / chilli jam (vg) / aioli / hollandaise sauce
Hummus bowl
with leafy salad & crispy chickpeas served with focaccia & chili jam (vg)
All Day Brunch
Runs all day, from opening until close.
Baked eggs with goats cheese, aleppo oil, chives, dukkah & garlic toast
with dill yoghurt
Butterbean hummus on toast
with tomatoes, pickled shallots, dukkah, salsa verde & capers (vg)
Devilled scrambled eggs
with gherkins, pickled shallots, chives & chipotle
Bacon & lorne sausage roll
with fried egg & chili jam
Halloumi & mushroom roll
with fried egg & chili jam
Haggis & black pudding roll
with chili jam
BLT
with chili jam, garlic aioli, red onion & gherkins
Single filled roll
with a hearty portion of bacon or any side of your choice
Baked Eggs
with goats cheese, aleppo oil, chives, dukkah & garlic toast with dill yoghurt
Eggs Benedict
Eggs Benedict with mushrooms & spinach
Eggs Benedict with streaky bacon, haggis, veggie haggis or black pudding
Eggs Benedict with chorizo & spinach
Eggs Benedict
with mushrooms & spinach
Eggs Benedict
with streaky bacon, haggis, veggie haggis or black pudding
Eggs Benedict
with chorizo & spinach
French Toast
Brioche french toast with streaky bacon & maple syrup
French toast with lime curd, fresh strawberry, crumbled meringue & mint sugar
French toast with raspberry balsamic coulis, raspberry & white chocolate ganache and fresh raspberries
Brioche French Toast
with streaky bacon & maple syrup
French Toast
with lime curd, fresh strawberry, crumbled meringue & mint sugar
French Toast
with raspberry balsamic coulis, raspberry & white chocolate ganache and fresh raspberries
Breakfast Bowls
Oat milk porridge
with fresh Scottish berries & heather honey
Nutty granola with greek yoghurt
topped with banana, cacao nibs & maple syrup
Nutty granola with greek yoghurt
with fresh Scottish berries, cacao nibs & heather honey
Acai with coconut milk, banana
topped with goji berries & coconut (vg)
Peanut butter & maca with oat milk, banana
topped with granola, coconut & cacao nibs (vg)
Nutty Granola
with greek yoghurt topped with banana, cacao nibs & maple syrup
Nutty Granola
with greek yoghurt, with fresh Scottish berries, cacao nibs & heather honey
Acai
with coconut milk, banana & topped with goji berries & coconut (vg)
Peanut Butter & Maca
with oat milk, banana & topped with granola, coconut & cacao nibs (vg)
Small Bites
Poached or scrambled eggs with sourdough toast
Toasted sourdough with butter & jam
Poached or Scrambled Eggs
with sourdough toast
Toasted Sourdough
with butter & jam
Add Ons
Bacon or sausages or haggis or veggie haggis or black pudding
Halloumi or portobello mushrooms or spinach or cherry vine tomatoes
Poached or scrambled egg
Little Angels Menu
Poached or scrambled eggs with toasted english muffin
Bacon or sausage muffin with ketchup
Plain french toast with honey or maple syrup
Porridge with honey & banana
Poached or Scrambled Eggs
with toasted english muffin
Bacon or Sausage Muffin
with ketchup
Plain French Toast
with honey or maple syrup
Porridge
with honey & banana
Fresh Juices
freshly squeezed orange or apple juice
carrot, apple & ginger
green juice
cucumber, celery, apple, spinach & barley grass
ginger shot
Coffee
batch brew
espresso
long black / americano
piccolo/ machiato
Hot & Cold Drinks
hot chocolate
signature blend by edward & irwyn
chai latte
iced or hot
coconut matcha latte
iced or hot
white chocolate chai/matcha
Loose Leaf Tea
Selection
scottish breakfast / decaf breakfast / earl grey / green / blueberry rooibos / rooibos / chai / winter spiced rooibos / peppermint / lemongrass & ginger / chamomile
jasmine green tea / cranberry apple riot / lapsang / isle of harris gin tea / turmeric and ginger
Cocktails & Spirits
Bloody Mary / Maria
Espresso Martini
Elderflower Fizz
Mimosa
Wine
Sparkling / Prosecco, Millesimato, 2014 Italy
biscuit & apple notes with a delicate structure of persistent bubbles
Cattarato, Fabrizio Vella, Bianco Biologica, Sicily - Italy
Savignon Blanc, Sophie Te'Blance, Iona - South Africa
Cinsault, Mont Rocher Vieilles Vignes, France
Lagers, Ales, Cider
pilot ipa 5.2%
juicy, pale, pineapple
pilot leith lager 4.1% 330ml
fresh, crisp and unfiltered
pilot blond ipa 4% 330ml
fresh, zesty and modern
pilot peach melba sour 4.3% 330ml
peachy, ice cream sour
Soft Drinks
highland spring still or sparkling water
330ml/1ltr
karma cola, gingerella ginger beer, lemony lemonade
you & i kombucha
original, ginger, lime and sea salt
cawston press sparkling elderflower or sparkling orange
Grand Cafe Edinburgh
Grand Cafe turns a cafe visit into an occasion. Set inside the former Scotsman newspaper building, it uses a grand 1905 interior to turn breakfast, coffee or afternoon tea into something more ceremonial. The cooking has a Scottish base and a European grand-cafe outlook, with seasonal produce shaping the details. Breakfast and brunch service is concentrated earlier in the day, so this is one venue where planning the time matters as much as choosing a dish.
Afternoon tea makes the clearest case for lingering, particularly for visitors who value surroundings and service alongside cakes and savouries. Recent diners continue to praise the room and the celebratory feel, although occasional reports of waits and uneven value suggest choosing it for the full occasion rather than food alone. It works well for a birthday, reunion or elegant break between Old Town sights. Diners focused solely on a quick pastry will find simpler options elsewhere, but few cafes provide a comparable backdrop.
Address: 20 North Bridge, Edinburgh EH1 1TR
Grand Cafe Edinburgh Menu
Nibbles
Gordal Olives
Olive Oil, Sea Salt
Chilli Bites
Truffle & Pecorino Nuts
Company Bakery Sourdough
Olive Oil, Balsamic
Scotsman Sharing Board
Scotsman Sharing Board
Cured Meats, Hot & Cold Smoked Salmon, Selection of Local Cheese, Pickles & chutneys
Dinner Starters
Served from 5pm to 10pm
French Onion Soup
Pancetta, Gruyere Crouton
Marinated Cherry Tomatoes
Scottish Strawberries, Smoked Tomato Gel, Borage, Tomato Consommé
Smoked Scottish Salmon
Buttermilk, Pink Grapefruit, Peas, Nasturtium, Rye Bread Crumb
Pigs Head Croquette
Watercress Puree, Crispy Pigs Ear, Pear, Sauce Gribiche
Hand-Dived Orkney Scallop
Brown Butter & Truffle Polenta, Pickled Girolles, Carrot, Parsley
Elrick Goats Cheese
Braised Beetroot Press, Scottish Raspberries, Raspberry Vinegar Gel, Radish Cress
Confit Duck & Raisin Terrine
Damson Gel, Plum, Verjus, Hazelnuts, Company Bakery Milk Loaf
Dinner Mains
Served from 5pm to 10pm
Seared Loin of Perthshire Venison
Venison “Hot Pot”, Pickled Walnut Ketchup, Rainbow Chard, Whipped Knockraich Crowdie, Blackcurrant Jus
Fillet of North Sea Halibut
Shetland Mussel & Caviar Butter Sauce, Cucumber, Redcurrants, Brassicas’
Fillet of Loch Etive Sea Trout
Buttered Spring Vegetables, Confit Potato, Sorrel Velouté, Trout Roe
Confit Belly of Outdoor Reared Pork
Glazed Cheek, Creamed Corn, Grilled Scallions, Pickled Rhubarb Jus
Potato & Herb Gnocchi
Courgette Puree, Lemon Ricotta, Heritage Tomatoes, Tempura Samphire
Saffron Braised Cauliflower
Baba Ghanoush, Chard, Pickled Raisin, Almonds, Vadouvan Sauce
From the Grill
All Served with Roast Tomato, Field Mushroom & Hand Cut Chips. Choose your sauce (+3 each): Chimichurri, Peppercorn, Béarnaise, Salsa Verde, Café de Paris Butter.
6oz Pentland Prime Picanha
7oz Pentland Prime Fillet
10oz Pentland Prime Ribeye
12oz Lamb Barnsley Chop
Sides
All £6
Triple Cooked Chips
Truffled Macaroni Cheese
Braised Carrots
Orange & Chervil Butter
Broccoli & Almonds
Scotsman Caesar
Ratte Potatoes
Chimichurri
Sandwiches
All served with Crispy Fries
Croque Monsieur
Honey Roast Ham, Gruyere Cheese, Béchamel. Add Fried Egg +1.5
Caprese Baguette
Marinated Plum Tomatoes, Mozzarella, Basil, Pesto, Balsamic Dressing
Steak Baguette
Chargrilled Flat Iron Steak, Caramelised Onion, Whisky Mustard Mayo, Parmesan Shavings, Rocket
Hot Smoked Salmon Baguette
Smoked Salmon Rillettes, Capers, Fennel & Mooli ‘Ceviche’, Gem Lettuce, Dill Mayonnaise
Lunch Starters
Soup of the Day
Company Bakery Sourdough
Smoked Scottish Salmon
Buttermilk, Pink Grapefruit, Peas, Nasturtium, Rye Bread Crumb
Confit Duck & Raisin Terrine
Damson Gel, Plum, Verjus, Hazelnuts, Company Bakery Milk Loaf, Rye Bread Crumb
French Onion Soup
Pancetta, Gruyere Crouton
Salad Niçoise
Hard Boiled Egg, Green Beans, Baby Potatoes, Olives, Tomato, Red Onions, Capers, Gem Lettuce, Mustard Vinaigrette
Scotsman Caesar Salad
Chargrilled Chicken Breast, Pancetta Lardons, Anchovies, Soft Boiled Hens Egg
Lunch Mains
Le Grand Café Burger
Aberdeen Angus ‘Double Stack’ Burger, Smoked Cheddar, Mustard Ketchup, Charred Corn, Spiced Butter, Crispy Fries
Plant Burger
Moving Mountains Patty, Smoked Cheddar, Tomato Chutney, Gem Lettuce, Crispy Fries
Seared Loin of Perthshire Venison
Pickled Walnut Ketchup, Rainbow Chard, Whipped Knockraich Crowdie, Blackcurrant Jus
Fish and Chips
Crushed Peas, Triple Cooked Chips, Parsley & Cucumber Tartar Sauce, Burnt Lemon
Saffron Braised Cauliflower
Baba Ghanoush, Chard, Pickled Raisin, Almonds, Vadouvan Sauce
Steak Frites
Pentland Prime Picanha Steak, Crispy Fries, Garlic Butter, Rocket & Parmesan. Add sauce: Peppercorn, Chimichurri, Béarnaise, Café de Paris Butter +3 each
Brunch Light Bites
Company Bakery Toasted Sourdough
Netherend Butter & Orange Marmalade
Freshly Baked Pastry
Choice of Butter Croissant or Pain Au Chocolate
Baked Crumpet
Served with Butter & Jam
Grand Cafe Granola
Cherry & Almond Granola, Coconut Yogurt, Berry Compote, Blueberries, Maple Syrup
Grand Café Breakfast
Smashed Avocado Sourdough
Hash Brown, Basil Pesto, Sundried Tomatoes, Fried Egg
Eggs Florentine
Toasted Crunpets, Buttered Spinach, Leek, Poached Eggs, Hollandaise, Pink Peppercorn
Prosciutto Benedict
Toasted Crumpets, Sliced Prosciutto, Grilled Tomato Compote, Poached Eggs, Hollandaise
Grilled Portobellow Mushrooms on Toast
Lemon Thyme Butter, Smashed Avocado, Poached Eggs, Chive Oil
Scrambled Eggs on Toast
Smoked Chilli Butter, Ramsay’s Black Pudding, Chorizo, Chorizo Oil, Chives
The Grand Cafe Royale
Smoked Scottish Salmon, Avocado, Poached Eggs, Grilled Sourdough, Hollandaise, Salmon Roe
Scottish Pancakes
Choose from:
Scottish Pancakes with Ayrshire Smoked Streaky Bacon, Maple Syrup, Fried Egg
Scottish Pancakes with Scottish Strawberries, Lemon Curd, White Chocolate Soil
Scottish Pancakes with Berry Compote, Katy Rodger’s Crème Fraiche, Maple Syrup
Company Bakery Brioche French Toast
Choose from:
Brioche French Toast with Ayrshire Smoked Streaky Bacon, Lorne Sausage, Black Pudding, Fried Egg
Brioche French Toast with Ayrshire Smoked Streaky Bacon, Scottish Strawberries, Maple Syrup
Brioche French Toast with Vanilla & Honey Mascarpone, Macerated Scottish Berries
Extra Pieces
All £3
Bacon
Black Pudding
Egg (poached, scrambled or fried)
Haggis
Hash Brown
Lorne Sausage
Sweets
White Chocolate & Pistachio Ganache
Raspberry Gel, Raspberry Sorbet
Scottish Strawberry Mille-Feuille
Macerated Strawberries, Vanilla Crème Patisserie, Strawberry Puree, Strawberry Ice Cream
Valrhona Guanaja 70% Chocolate ‘Sachertorte’
Apricot, Candied Hazelnuts, Katy Rodgers Crème Fraiche Sorbet
Sea Buckthorn Meringue Tart
Passion Fruit Puree, White Chocolate, Cassis Sorbet
Selection of Scottish Cheese
Oatcakes Grapes, Quince Jelly
Sunday Roast
1 Course £24 | 2 Courses £32 | 3 Courses £37. Roasts served with Confit Garlic Mash, Beef Dripping Potatoes, Brown Butter Broccoli, Honey & Anise Baked Carrots, Cider Creamed Cabbage, Yorkshire Puddings.
French Onion Soup
Gruyere Crouton
Smoked Scottish Salmon
Katy Rodgers Crème Fraiche, Crispy Shallots, Capers, Rye Bread
Chargrilled Chicken Caesar Salad
Soft Boiled Hens Egg, Pancetta, Parmesan, Anchovies
Hand-Dived Orkney Scallop
Caramelised Celeriac, Pickled Apple, Kombu Butter
Roast Sirloin of Scottish Beef
Roast Gravy, Bone Marrow
Smoked Garlic and Thyme Roast ½ Chicken
Sourdough Bread Sauce
Fillet of Lock Etive Sea Trout
Buttered Spring Vegetables, Confit Potato, Sorrel Velouté, Trout Roe
Roast Wild Mushroom
Dulse Butter, Chestnut Mushroom Purée, Spelt Grain, Wild Garlic
White Chocolate and Pistachio Ganache
Raspberry Gel, Macerated Raspberries, Raspberry Sorbet
Pecan Treacle Tart
Kumquat Jam, Marmalade Cream
Sticky Toffee Pudding
Caramelised Banana, Rum Butterscotch, Vanilla Ice Cream
Selection of Scottish Cheese
Oatcakes, Grapes, Quince Jelly
Beer & Cider
Menabrea
Light golden, with a biscuit malt character.
Innis & Gunn Lager
Refreshing & full flavoured, with zesty aromatic hops.
Tennent’s Lager
Distinctive & well balanced lager with a crisp & satisfying flavour.
Kronenbourg 1664 Blanc
A modern, fruity, and refreshing French wheat beer known for its unique, hazy appearance.
Signature Cocktails
Calypso Breeze
Refreshing, Tropical, Spice. Bacardi Carta Blanca, Velvet Falernum, Ancho Reyes, Tropical Cordial, Coconut Water, Banana Leaf
Royal Blush
Fresh, Zesty, Dry. Belvedere, Blueberry, Verjus, Mixed Berry Cordial, Moët & Chandon Brut NV
Dillisk
Umami, Sharp, Playful. Edinburgh Seaside, Genshu Sake, Yellow Chartreause, Dulse, Charred Lemon, Miso
Strawberry Delight
Sweet, Fruity, Creamy. Cîroc, Chamberyzette, Wild Strawberry, Cranberry, Eteaket Strawberries & Cream.
Classic Cocktails
Classic Champagne Cocktail
Hennessey, Demerara, Angostura, Moët & Chandon NV Brut
House Negroni
Edinburgh Seaside, House Blended Vermouths, Campari, Orange Essence
Pegu Club
Whitley Neill Distillers Cut, Pierre Ferrand, House Lime Cordial, House Bitters
Mai Tai
Phraya, Cointreau, Dark Rum, Citrus, Orgeat, Greek yogurt
Spritz
All £14
Aperol
Aperol, Soda, Prosecco, Orange
Limoncello
Isolabella Limoncello, Soda, Prosecco, Lemon
Hugo
St Germain Elderflower, Soda, Prosecco, Mint
Rozél Rosé
Rozél Rosé, Raspberry & Rose Soda, White Zinfandel, Strawberry
Soft Drinks
London Essence Sodas
Roasted Pineapple / White Peach & Jasmine / Grapefruit / Raspberry & Rose
London Essence Mixers
Classic London Tonic / Pomelo & Pink Pepper Tonic / Delicate Ginger Ale / Soda / Ginger Beer
Pepsi
Pepsi Max
Johnnie Walker Cocktails
House Boulevardier
Johnnie Walker Black Label, House blended Sweet Vermouth & Amaro infused for 48 hours before serving. Served over block ice & finished with Orange Essence
Scotsman Hi-Ball
Johnnie Walker Black Ruby, Oloroso Sherry, Irn-Bru, Irn-Bru Foam, Orange Zest
Gold Fashioned
Johnnie Walker Gold Label, House Blended bitters, Demerara, Orange
Scotsman Seasonal Select
Glenkinchie 12, Seasonally selected ingredients, please ask your server
Hot Drinks
All Of Our Hot Drinks Can Be Made With Dairy Free Oatly Barista Oat Milk Or Almond Milk
Espresso
Double Espresso
Macchiato
Sweet Sips
Grand Tokaj, Selection Late Harvest Cuvée, Hungary
Orange, lime, honey & raisins.
Chateau Grand Jauga, Sauternes, France
Apricot & honeysuckle balanced by lemony acidity
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Papii
Papii is a compact Hanover Street cafe with a useful overlap between brunch, baking and coffee. Waffles are the visual crowd-pleaser, but the counter gives a quicker visit just as much reason to stop. Homemade fruit scones and raspberry with white chocolate scones come with jam and clotted cream, while croissants, chocolate pepitos, cinnamon buns and millionaire shortbread cover several different levels of indulgence. Artisan coffee and fresh smoothies round out the choice.
The small room is better suited to a focused breakfast or mid-shopping pause than a large gathering. It is a busy, friendly brunch cafe with enough menu variety for diners who want a full plate and those who prefer pastry. Go for waffles when there is time to sit, or use the baked selection for a more portable treat. Its central position also makes it an easy alternative when nearby brunch rooms have long queues.
Address: 101 Hanover Street, Edinburgh EH2 1DJ
Papii Menu
Waffles
Banana, Honey & Cream
Experience the perfect blend of flavours with ripe banana, golden honey, and velvety cream.
Fresh Strawberries & Maple syrup
Savour the sweetness of fresh strawberries drizzled with luscious maple syrup.
Crispy Bacon & Maple syrup
Delight your senses with the irresistible combination of crispy bacon and rich maple syrup.
Bacon, Maple syrup, Strawberries & cream
Experience the ultimate brunch indulgence with crispy bacon, rich maple syrup, fresh strawberries, and velvety cream.
Egg's Papii
Benedict (Bacon)
Toasted English muffins, Poched free range eggs & our special Hollandaise sauce.
Florentine (Spinach)
Toasted English muffins, Poched free range eggs & our special Hollandaise sauce.
Royale (Salmon)
Toasted English muffins, Poched free range eggs & our special Hollandaise sauce.
Home-made Sandwiches and soup
Lemon Corriander Sandwich
Lemon Coriander Chicken with bacon, mayo, and a vibrant mix of fresh leaves.
Goat Cheese Sandwich
Selected goat cheese, sweet caramelised onion and a vibrant mix of fresh leaves.
KAT’s Sandwich
Slices of chicken, Emmental cheese, sun-dried tomatoes, pesto and a vibrant mix of fresh leaves.
Aubergine and Halloumi Sandwich
Grilled halloumi & aubergine, fresh tomato, balsamic and a vibrant mix of fresh leaves.
Milano Salami Sandwich
Milano Salami, Mozzarella Cheese & Vine Tomato, Balsamic, Pesto and a vibrant mix of fresh leaves.
Cajun Chicken Sandwich
Bold flavors of our Cajun Chicken paired with a vibrant mix of fresh leaves.
Tomato soup
Fresh Home-made tomato soup.
Home-made Pasta bake and Spanikopita
Cajun Chicken Pasta Bake
Our comforting homemade Cajun Chicken Pasta Bake with creamy sauce and a fresh side salad.
Spanakopita
Rich and crispy Greek pie stuffed with spinach, onions, cheeses, herbs, and filo pastry on the base and top.
Other goodies
Breakfast Roll
Fresh morning roll with choice of fillings of bacon, sausage or egg. Any ketchup or brown sauce?
Smocked Salmon Bagle
Toasted Bagel topped with creamy cream cheese and decadent smoked salmon, served with a crisp side salad.
Yoghurt Granola
Greek yoghurt served with crunchy nutty granola, fresh fruits, and a homemade fruit compote.
Bakery
Home-made Scones
Choices of Fruit or Raspberry & White Chocolate Served with jam and clotted cream.
Classic Croissant
Fresh Croissant from the best bakery - Le Petit Francais.
Chocolate Pepito
Fresh Chocolate Pepito from the best bakery - Le Petit Francais.
Cinnamon Bun
Fresh Cinnamon Bun from the best bakery - Le Petit Francais.
Millionaire Short Bread
Fresh Millionaire Short Bread from the best bakery - Le Petit Francais.
Coffee
Espresso
Single espresso. Double espresso.
Coffee
See our diverse coffee selections on the menu displayed on the wall.
Smoothie
Mango Twister
Mango, Raspberries, Oats.
Very Merry Berry
Strawberries, Raspberries, Blueberries, Blackberries, Oats.
Babka
Babka has a particularly clear pure-bakery identity. The Brougham Place shop makes a changing daily selection that can include beigels, challah and sourdough loaves in white, seeded, dark rye and caraway rye forms. Sweet baking ranges from cinnamon rolls and hazelnut brownies to chocolate miso cookies and the namesake cinnamon or chocolate babka. Filled beigels and soup give the small cafe enough savoury substance for lunch.
The bakery is tiny, personal and connected to a gallery space, which makes it feel very different from Edinburgh's larger brunch operations. Freshness is the central strength, but that also creates the practical caveat: popular lines can sell out. Order ahead when a specific loaf or pastry is the purpose of the trip, or arrive early and choose from what has just been baked. It is an excellent stop for taking bread home and still finding something worth eating immediately.
Address: 20 Brougham Place, Edinburgh EH3 9JU
Babka Menu
Bread Selection
Beigel
Our famous home-made beigels, fluffy, chewy, perfect for breakfast, lunch and dinner.
White Sourdough
Crusty on the outside, chewy on the inside, a classic.
Seeded Sourdough
Just like our classic white but with extra pumpkin, flax, and sunflower seeds.
Dark Rye Sourdough
A hearty and rustic loaf, packed with a deep malty flavour.
Caraway Rye Sourdough
Made with a combination of dark and white rye flour and finished with caraway seeds, bringing a unique aromatic anisseed flavour.
Challah
Traditional Jewish braided bread. Baked regularly on Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays.
Wholemeal
Made with wholemeal flour, this loaf is packed with flavour and perfect for sanwiches, with soup, or by itself. Baked regularly on Tuesdays, Thursdays and Saturdays.
Sweet Treats
Cinnamon Rolls
Freshly baked vegan cinnamon rolls. Light, fluffy, topped with a lemony icing, these are our bestsellers.
Hazelnut Brownies
Dense and fudgy brownies, topped with chopped hazelnuts and sea salt, perfect for those looking for an indulgent treat.
Chocolate Miso Cookie
Our best-selling cookies, a unique flavour combining the umami of the miso and the sweetness of the brown sugar, finalised with (lots of) chocolate chips.
Peanut Butter Cookie
A classic, crispy on the outside, chewy on the inside. What else could you ask for?
Cranberry and Chocolate Chips Cookie
A house recipe, made with rye flour and poppy seeds giving it a soft texture.
Cinnamon or chocolate babka
Sweet bread swirled with cinnamon or chocolate filling, perfect for breakfast or dessert.
Filled Beigels
Add filling of choice to our toasted beigels.
Salmon & Cream Cheese
Pastrami Emmental & Pickles
Roast Beef Horseradish & Rocket
Sauerkraut Emmental & Mustard
Home-made Hummus & Salad
Cream Cheese
Vegan option available upon request.
Peanut Butter & Jam
Marmite/ Honey/ Jam/ Butter
Chocolate Spread
Vegan option available upon request.
Soup
Enjoy our home-made soup of the day, by itself or with a beigel.
Home-made Soup
A few of our most popular and recurrent recipes are: cauliflower & almond, lentil dahl, scotch broth, tomato & beans, borscht, and matzo ball.
Soup & Buttered Beigel
Our Deals
Cream Cheese Beigel + Drink
Babka + Drink
Choose between a slice of chocolate or cinnamon babka paired with any drink of your choice.
Available upon request
Seeded Spelt Loaf
Scottish Bran Scones
Pretzels
Pão de queijo
Brazilian cheesy dough balls made with cassava flour giving it a chewy and soft texture.
Hot Drinks
Non-dairy option available. Enjoy 20p off any hot drink if you provide the cup.
Espresso (4oz)
Americano (8oz)
Flat White (8oz)
Latte (12oz)
Mocha (12oz)
Tea (12oz)
Choose from a selection of black or herbal teas.
Hot Chocolate (12oz)
Cold Drinks
Julia's Kombucha
Locally made kombucha, choose between Elderflower or Hibiscus & Mint.
Home-made Lemonade
Home-made Iced Tea
Made with Assam and Earl Grey tea, citrus fruit & fresh mint.
Iced Americano
Iced Latte
Sparkling drinks in cans
Cawston fruit
Cola
Sparkling Water
Nuisance Nettle Soda
Final Thoughts
Edinburgh's cafe culture works because it serves several kinds of appetite without forcing them into the same mould. Edinburgh Larder leads for a locally rooted Scottish breakfast, while Hula and The Pantry deliver two distinct versions of modern brunch. Roseleaf supplies personality and an expansive menu, Quick & Plenty keeps the classic cafe tradition alive, and Alby's turns a sandwich into the main event. Urban Angel and Papii cover flexible city-centre stops, while Grand Cafe provides the most formal setting.
Babka rewards an early visit with bread and pastry at their freshest. The right choice therefore depends on the day: book ahead for a leisurely weekend brunch, choose the old-school cafe when value and speed matter, or visit a bakery early enough to catch the full selection. Check current menu details, allow for seasonal changes, and match each meal to the part of Edinburgh you plan to explore.