Walked all the way here because I was craving something sweet but am allergic to dairy. I was really excited to try one of the raw cakes but they didn't have any on the day I was there which was really disappointing. Had a matcha latte that was pretty good, and lots of menu items looked yummy. I guess I'll have to give it a second chance sometime! read more

Used Yelp to try to find a place to get a breakfast sandwich on our walk up to Edinburgh Castle and Hula looked the most promising. As much as I'd like to support local businesses, I wish we had just gone to Starbucks. I got a bagel with cream cheese and my husband got a ham/cheese bagel. They were fine, but so overpriced. For the same amount of money we could have gotten breakfast sandwiches with better stuff in them (like actual eggs!) from Starbucks. read more

The place smelled really bad (heavy urine odeur) and the sandwiches had no taste whatsoever.

Looking for a bite, or to pick from the vast selection of very tasty smoothies, or a good coffee to start a day, this is your place. The staff is so relaxed and unobtrusive ... And food is descent as well. read more

Amazing fresh food, happy smiling staff and great art. Doesn't get much better!

This little cafe was a wonderful find! We tried the acai bowl (which I now want to eat everyday for the rest of my life!) and a Scottish porridge with blueberries (will add this to my lifetime menu too!). The waitstaff was quick and very pleasant. I will definitely be back every chance I get! read more

I was just visiting from the USA and needed my juice! LOVED this little place and well worth the find! Great healthy juices and food.

Friendly service, smoothie was extra good but I didn't really enjoy the smoked salmon bagel...the salmon was ok but not the freshest. Bagel was crispy and yum though. We thought the price was a touch expensive compared to other places for what you get but overall a positive experience. read more

Great little place, the outside looks a bit naff and cheap tbh but the inside has comfy seats, cool art on the walls and the food is both interesting, good value for money and most importantly Tasty! The staff are not too bad either :-) read more

Great Flat White and breakfast. Nice peoples.

Hula is a place I have always wanted to like, and despite a few nice experiences here with smoothies/juice, I have a slightly "meh" feeling about it nowadays. It wants to be a healthy cafe, it wants to be a hip eaterie, it's colourful and on Victoria street. There is wifi. It has a lot of potential. I got soup today. Tasty, but at £4.25 a little on the steep side given that so many other places in town offer more for less. My friend paid around £5 for her smoothie, which though tasty was certainly not worth the high price tag. I had a look at the cakes before leaving the shop, a few gluten free options but nothing particularly inspiring. read more

I went here for a friend's exhibition recently and although I've heard lots about Hula Juice Bar this was my first time going in here. I liked that they exhibit peoples work as it's something different to see while you're in their establishment. Unfortunately I only got to try the cocktail that was being offered for the exhibition (as I got there a bit late to order anything) but I was loving the lists of juices, etc up on the wall. I'm going to have to make my way there for another visit to try them out. It was incredibly warm in there though, but I don't know if this is normal or just that particular evening I was there. Either way I'm going back :) read more

Great way to start the morning, Fresh Juice!!! They have tons of juice options and quick bites!

Yelp was invaluable during my trip to Edinburgh, and helped find little treasures like Hula. On New Years Day we were looking for something fresh to counteract the excesses of NY Eve, and Hula was that. Fantastic cafe with a lovely atmosphere, and the 5 different juices were had were so tasty, and full of all the good stuff. Had a great slice of carrot cake, and pinched a bit of chocolate orange cake off someone else's plate, which was also very tasty. Highly recommended read more

I came by here to get some work done and treat myself to the Nutty Professor. It was a good smoothie, but I easily could have made it myself (if I wasn't living in student accommodation with no blender). The service was really slow, but that might have been because I was on my laptop so they didn't want to disturb me. The food and desserts looked really good, so if you're planning on sitting in, I would suggest getting a full meal and not just a smoothie. read more

Awesome. Got the avocado toast with salmon and it came with a serious amount of avocado. Definitely get your money's worth. I liked the chili peppers on the avocado I've been feeling very deprived of peppers in the U.K. Espresso was good, not amazing but that isn't their specialty. My husband was very happy with his acaì bowl. read more

Hula offers delicious juices and smoothies in a distinctly surfy laid-back setting. But it's not all healthy, you can balance those 'calories-saved' on one of their delicious cakes. The juice bar also doubles as a gallery, previewing up and coming artists works and offering a stage for latest collections. Only drawback is that there is no loo as yet, but there's a back-scratching deal with the pub next door. read more

Had a wonderful breakfast here this morning after having just arrived from the airport. It was exactly what we needed to start our day in Edinburgh. The porridge was amazing and the juices were delicious. We loved the Popeye juice and the Tahiti smoothie! The toast and coffee also looked great so we are planning to return for breakfast tomorrow! read more

The info at the top of this page gives a "Yes" for wheelchair accessibility. Disabled patrons need to take several things into consideration when visiting Hula: -The building is on a steep hill in a not particularly wheelchair-friendly part of the town. - The building actually has a step at the entrance. If the wheelchair user needs help with this, it's not "wheelchair accessible". - There is NO DISABLED TOILET! So, again, no good for a prolonged visit. More thoughts on various restaurants and lunch/drinking establishments here: http://lunchamigo.blogspot.co.uk/ read more

Love this place. Happy helpful staff. Healthy delicious smoothies. Tasty soups and lunchtime snacks. Lunch deal a bargain for soup and a wrap, or bagel with choice of fillings. Nice coffee well made. read more

I got a delicious mango and orange juice and was excellent value. Super friendly service. Being new to juicing I'd like more to choose from but it was excellent. Working up to trying a wheatgrass shot next time! read more

The smoothie was great, the atmosphere is perfect, and they played great music! We are going back tomorrow before we leave since so many things they offered caught our eye. read more

I was tired, hungry, and cranky when I wandered into Hula, and just wanted to get some tea and rest for a little. Instead I got not only tea, but just about the best vegetable soup I've ever had, as well as an amazing cake (and I left in a much better mood). I loved Hula so much that I ended up going back again before I left Edinburgh. Everything is amazing, the food, the smoothies, the atmosphere. I would highly recommend it. read more

Delicious coffee, the best gluten free lemon cheesecake i've ever had, friendly staff , and nice atmosphere. The best caffe on the grasmarkrt, I'll definitely come back there every time visiting Edinburgh. read more

I had an absolutely fantastic breakfast, and overall experience, at Hula. I had a bagel with brie cheese, cranberry, and tomato, and it was just delicious. The brie cheese melted on the warm, perfectly-toasted bagel and created a gooey and tasty sandwich. My coffee was fresh and strong, some of the best I've had in a long time. I left feeling completely satisfied and happy with the meal. As I strolled by the storefront about 10 minutes later, a staff member was setting up chairs outside and flagged me down, saying she was so happy to catch me because she had accidentally charged me a few pounds too much. Honest to boot - they could have easily written me off as a gullible tourist, but chose to take the high road. I will definitely be back to Hula to try more of their menu! read more

I've only tried their pastries/desserts but they were very good and they have vegan options for anyone looking!

Went for brunch before departure from Edinburgh after reading the positive reviews on Yelp. Cute place and comfy seating. The porridge was very nice and good as breakfast. Service was not bad as well. read more

Fantastic breakfast / lunch spot especially for those with gluten and dairy sensitivity plus they have wonderful coffee. Do it.

Great green juices, delicious freshly pressed orange juice, big portion of granola and yogurt, friendly service. Wish we stayed longer in Edinburgh ! read more

I always go to this fish shop, you have to go in and say hello to Sheila! I get salmon fillet for the whole family- cheaper than a supermarket and much fresher. Yesterday got a cod roe (in season now). read more

friendly staff, lovely interior, and good food and juice offerings. i had the sunshine in a cup and it was sweetly tart and yummy. my boyfriend opted for the nutty professor and finished it in a second, so i think he definitely enjoyed it! read more

After a week of greasy fry-ups during our week in Edinburgh, we checked this place out, hoping for a delicious healthy breakfast. And I'm glad we did! The food was excellent...I had a most delicious fruit salad, which was topped with granola, yogurt, honey, and a berry sauce. There were several types of fruit, all of it ripe, delicious, and beautifully presented. My husband had a pesto & chicken bagel with brie, which he loved. I'll admit, I was eyeing up everyone's food at our neighboring tables, and everything looked scrumptious...especially the thick slices of whole grain toast with peanut butter. Yum. Unfortunately, I have to knock off a star for the rather slow service...our empty plates sat in front of us for ages while our server absentmindedly peeled fruit behind the counter. We finally had to go over and flag her down to get our check. But overall a good experience, and I will definitely come back here the next time we are in Edinburgh! read more

Looking for a bite, or to pick from the vast selection of very tasty smoothies, or a good coffee to start a day, this is your place. The staff is so relaxed and unobtrusive And food is descent as well. read more

I'd like to be able to say my first, and only experience at hula was a good one..but I unfortunately I don't have good stories to tell. I might give them a second chance, however, what happened today pretty much turned me off. I was with 4 other friends who were all quite hungry and needing something to eat in the area. I am a vegetarian, and my friend has a gluten and nut allergy. We had heard that Hula had some great gluten free options, and at least had one daily soup that was gluten free. As we get up to the counter my friends and I are scrolling over the menu. We all order, except for my friend with allergies who soon realizes that there isn't much on the menu...especially since the gluten bread is made with nuts, and that day there wasn't a gluten free soup. Looking at the menu the gluten free granola seemed ok for my friend (nothing on the menu gave an indication of a problem) but just in case she asked the cashier if there was nuts in that granola..to which the girl replied that there was no nuts. For some reason the ordering process was a disaster and took forever, but eventually we all sat down waiting. First a friend's coffee arrived. As he took a sip he realized that there was old food crusted on the side of his cup...YUCK! Then our food arrives. My friend with allergies eats some of her granola only to realize THERE WAS IN FACT NUTS. Thank goodness her allergy isn't deadly but it did lead to her tongue swelling and numbing, as well as a great deal of discomfort..only from the one bite. THIS IS NOT OK. Either they need to declare on the menu that the item contains nuts or they need to educate their staff. I don't even want to imagine if she was more seriously allergic. They gladly refunded her ..but that was it. Is this not a health violation? Meanwhile my soup and bagel arrive without cutlery. The girl informs me she'll be right back with some. 5 minutes later I am still without cutlery and my soup is getting cold. Another waitress stops by so I ask her for some. Still nothing. Eventually I ask a third time and I get it. The bagel was really tasty..I have to give them that...unfortunately though halfway through I found a hair. The soup was the tomato noodle soup..and it tasted like someone threw a can of campbell's soup on the stove. And I swear this is the last thing. When my tea pot arrives I kindly ask if they have soy instead of regular milk. The waitress brings it to the table and just as I pour it into my tea she then, AND ONLY THEN, decides to inform me that there is an addition 30p charge for it. WTF? I told, as nicely as I could, that next time she has to inform the customer beforehand. The entire meal was just ridiculous..and by restaurant standards I'm amazed they've been getting away with this. The manager was not in, but I decided to speak with the person in charge about the nuts issue. More than anything, that really bothered me. She offered a pile of 10% off coupons for our next visit..so thank you for that. This place has some awesome potential but they need to get their shit together. Until then I'm staying away. read more

Superbly cosy and friendly. I loved their bagels, and their menu had a lotta options for a lotta foodies. Cute breakfasts for is vegans. #customerfromKuwait read more

Good food! Clean and fresh. Bowls are great and the smoked salmon was super. Friendly nice service.

I'd heard good things about this cafe and decided to stop in for a quick snack before going on with my day. I brought a friend along with me. We had tried 3 times before to get a table, but it had always been completely packed. This time, we finally got a table. Because we were pressed for time, we ordered a milkshake, a smoothie, a muffin, and the chocolate fudge cake, all of which were unimpressive. The muffin was dry and tasteless, the fudge cake tasted like something out of a supermarket with fake icing and my friend couldn't finish it. The milkshake was definitely not worth the price, and the pink lady smoothie basically tasted like puréed ginger thrown into apple juice. I truly couldn't understand why this place had such a good rating, because the service was even worse, which really dragged down our rating. We told the staff we were in a hurry to make an appointment, but it still took them 15 minutes to bring us the cakes from the front counter. This made no sense because there were five people working behind the counter, and only about eleven customers in the seating area, most of whom were already eating. To top this off, out waitress left the shop as soon as she took our order without telling us her shift was ending, so we were left in limbo. All in all, the good reviews here are no indication of quality. You get better value at the pubs right down the road. read more