Cowan & Sons is a neighbourhood cafe and print shop at 33 Raeburn Place in Stockbridge. Serving the area since 1997, it combines everyday food and coffee with a changing display of work by local and international artists.
The daytime menu is designed for breakfast, lunch and an early afternoon snack. The kitchen’s cafe format favours fresh, approachable dishes that are practical for both a sit-down meal and customers calling in briefly.
Coffee is a central part of the experience, with cakes and other smaller choices available for a lighter visit. Limited-edition prints and artist collaborations add a cultural dimension to the room without taking attention away from its role as a community cafe.
The cafe is open to walk-ins rather than reservations and serves customers seven days a week. Guests with allergies, intolerances or dietary requirements should ask staff about the current menu, ingredients and preparation arrangements before ordering.
Address: 33 Raeburn Place, Stockbridge, Edinburgh EH4 1HX, Scotland
Cowan and Sons Menu
Breakfast Bites
Available until 12
BANANA BREAD BOWL
toasted banana bread with fruity berry compote, peanut butter & chocolate chips ve
SEED & NUT GRANOLA
housemade granola with fruity berry compote, organic Greek yoghurt & a squeeze of agave v OR vegan with oat/coconut milk + fresh fruit ve
SOURDOUGH TOAST
with jam, marmalade or peanut butter v
Big Brunch Buns
THE MEATY
organic pork & herb sausage patty, potato rosti, Monterey Jack cheese, fried egg & sriracha mayo in a brioche bun
THE VEGGIE
avo & pea smash, grilled halloumi, fresh tomato salsa & fried egg in a brioche bun v
THE VEGAN
grilled herbie mushroom, avo & pea smash with harissa beans served on sourdough ve
ADD BACON TO ANY BUN
Classic Morning Rolls
Choose from bacon, fried egg, or Stornoway black pudding. Single, double, or triple.
Classic Morning Roll
bacon, fried egg, or Stornoway black pudding
Seasonal Soup & Bread
SEASONAL SOUP & BREAD
v
MELTY SWISS CHEESE, MILANO SALAMI & PICKLE TOASTIE
MELTY CHEDDAR CHEESE & CHILLI JAM TOASTIE
v
ADD A MUG OF SOUP TO ANYTHING
v
Off the Wall
Filled ciabatta
Filled croissant
Coffee by Obadiah
Espresso
Americano
Latte
Cappuccino
Flat white
Mocha
Babyccino
Oat/coconut milk
Tea
Breakfast
Loose Leaf by Pekoe Tea
Peppermint, Earl grey, Green, Rooibos, Chamomile, Lemongrass and ginger
Hot Drinks
Matcha latte
Chai Latte
Dirty chai latte
Hot chocolate
Cream & marshmallow
Kids hot chocolate
Soft Drinks
House-made lemonade
House-made raspberry lemonade
Rapscallion dry lime
Rapscallion ginger ninja
You + I kombucha
Apple/orange juice
Coke/diet
Iced Drinks
Iced americano
Iced latte
Iced matcha
Iced chai
Iced dirty chai
Beer
Pilot- Leith lager
Pilot- Peach melba sour
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Against typical prices in Edinburgh
- Espresso Typical in Edinburgh: £3.00 £4.10
- Cappuccino Typical in Edinburgh: £3.80 £4.30
- Latte Typical in Edinburgh: £3.90 £4.30
- Americano Typical in Edinburgh: £3.45 £4.10
- Flat white Typical in Edinburgh: £3.75 £4.20
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