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    Hula Juice Cafe

    4.3 (205 reviews)
    Closed 8:00 am - 6:00 pm

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    Casual
    Moderate noise
    Good for groups
    Good for working

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    Avocado toast.
    Steff D.

    I was so excited to revisit Hula, knowing that they were an oasis of healthy eating options, but both the quantity and quality have changed over the years. The service is a little less friendly. The space feels a little less inviting. Maybe the blame is on me: they now seem to prioritize reservations and I wasn't expecting that because they didn't used to (and, according to their website, the Grassmarket is supposed to be for walk-ins only, but when we arrived the first question they asked was whether we had a reservation - confusing, right?). I also ordered the same thing as I did the first time: avocado toast, an iced Americano, and a Sunshine In A Cup smoothie. All three were de-saturated versions of what I first experienced (and I have photos from then and now to compare, so I know it's not just in my memory): the avocado toast was a smaller, flimsier piece of bread topped with a much thinner spread of avocado; the iced Americano was more water than espresso; the smoothie was mostly orange juice (when it's supposed to be frozen mango, peach, pineapple, and orange juice blended). Hula used to have delicious sweets/desserts too (like wedges of vegan Snickers pie), but it seems they've done away with that. Or, maybe they haven't. Maybe I came on an off day. But this definitely wasn't the place I remembered loving. I'll come back the next time I'm in Edinburgh, but I'll probably opt for Click & Collect, and I'll definitely order something completely different.

    Niki B.

    After traveling around the UK for weeks, your stomach is likely to be feeling heavy from all of the chips, steak pies, fried fish, and beer. I was thrilled to find this fresh breakfast spot that offered tons of healthy, light, and pure options. It hit the spot so much so that we came back two days in a row. The avocado toast is the best I've ever had. There was a tomato compote on the base, then avocado, then some great seasoning. You can choose to add a protein on top or on the side. The juices and smoothies were delicious too and I loved that you could top them off with a supplement as well. The cafe interior is tropical and beautiful, and was filled with students from the university. Our servers were nice and quick as well. A total gem!

    Outdoor tables (inside tables all taken) at breakfast
    Aba H.

    My wife had decent oatmeal and blueberries with honey with a side of poached eggs with hard and small toast. They didn't have decaf coffee for her and the decaf "Americano" (with espresso) was bitter. I had poached eggs Benedict (because there were no omelettes on the menu), which came with fatty bacon, button mushrooms and hollandaise sauce, and was otherwise enjoyable, but the toast, like my wife's, seemed edible but stale. My latte was okay, but Starbucks makes them much better. Nice ambience and helpful service. I'd go back to try their banana pancakes and something fruity. We got one of the last deuces inside and, when we were done, even the outdoor tables were all taken. It's a relatively small restaurant.

    Poke Bowl with Avo Mash.
    Cindy Z.

    A colleague and I came here for lunch on a Tuesday afternoon. The space is super cute with a tropical vibe from the palm leave decors and coconut cups. This is a very healthy spot, especially amongst all the heavy food you will find in Scotland. I was a bit excited to finally have something healthier to eat as I settled for the regular Poke Bowl (£7.95) with added Avo Mash (£2.95). Unfortunately, the poke bowl was not that great in taste nor value. It came with two slices of salmon over a bed of grainy white rice that did not seem cooked thoroughly at all. The bowl also only contained a few pieces of kale, cucumber slices, and radishes. Thankfully I added the avocado mash or else the bowl would've been even more sad. I did like the chunkiness of the avocado mash topped with spices for good texture and flavor, which was the only good part of the entire bowl. It was not the most satisfying meal, especially with the uncooked and soggy rice. Maybe better luck with the other dishes. Note: 10% off with Yelp check-in though!

    Andrea S.

    We ate here everyday in Edinburgh. The lattes are amazing, the smoothies and juices were delicious, but the hot dish were even better. The service was so sweet, the place was always packed, just be prepared to wait for your order and to pay your bill.

    Emily Z.

    Hula was the perfect little breakfast spot in Edinburgh. We wanted a quick breakfast and a smoothie, so we came here. I tried the porridge (needed more honey) but the cinnamon was good. I asked for more though because after eating half, it was getting bland. My boyfriend got the salmon open face sandwich. It had a lot of ingredients on it and it seemed full of flavor. Price was reasonable for the quality of dish I though. The green smoothie I got was delicious. Ambiance was so cute too. Jungle themed in there with cute coconuts for silverware on the tables. I loved it. I definitely recommend if you are visiting Edinburgh and want a breakfast that won't disappoint!

    Pesto Chicken Wrap
    Karen C.

    Perfect hangover food if you believe in detox-redox. My poke bowl had top grade Scottish smoked salmon. His chicken pesto arugula wrap was very tasty. The carrot soup and ginger jack juice were full of nutrition. And our food arrived 5 minutes after we ordered it, so we don't delay our visit to the Castle. Good choice!

    Avocado toast
    Tandis H.

    This was a cute spot my friend and I hit twice within our 3 day stay in Edinburgh. The ambiance was great and the place seemed clean enough. It is lively and will get busy very quickly! Note that they have extra seating in the back. We tried the avocado toast, several smoothies, and the acai bowl. The bowl was kind of small and our smoothies weren't as cold as I would have liked, but they were okay. The avocado toast was yummy - the chili/tomato paste they use as a base was a much-needed addition. I wish they would use more of it. They give a very generous amount of avocado. The second time it was almost an unreasonable amount of avocado for the size of the toasts . Perhaps order an extra piece of toast if you want an easier time eating it. The only thing I wish the avo toast featured was a unique garnish that would zest it up. Maybe some spicy pickled onions or some lime.

    Kim H.

    Very good food, super busy on Saturday's but was expected. Our table seemed to be shoved into the entry way and was a little crowded with people going in and out.

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    Wonderful smoothies, excellent service. Everyone is so friendly. We will return. Thank your for your kindness.

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    Home made beans where delicious and so was the very flavoursome juice! Service was outstanding and friendly! Would definitely recommend!

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    Southern Cross Cafe - Chicken ciabotta and chili

    Southern Cross Cafe

    4.3(122 reviews)
    0.3 miOld Town, Royal Mile
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    This was such a cute little coffee shop just off the mile. Clearly they know how to attracts…read morecustomers in with the fresh baked cakes on full displays. Scotland's weather is basically all season daily. You never know what you'll get...lol... Of course the rain started and we happened to be right here. Just to get warm as well, this place seemed very cozy. Inside you feel the warm homey cottage feel. Fresh baked cakes, smell of coffee and tea. They also serve food as well. There's the main dining area along the entrance with the cakes on full display for everyone to see. A small room in the back as well as a loft and downstairs. Of course restrooms are downstairs. All the staff were amazing and very friendly. All so welcoming. The cakes were amazing and paired very well with a coffee or tea. I'm not sure if it's baked in house but the selections they offered, it was amazing. So many too chose from. It's not a crazy big place but the warm cozy feeling right when you walk in was amazing. Friendly smile and anything with fresh baked goods will bring people in.

    We were on a walking tour and this was one of our tour guide suggestions. Our waitress was friendly…read moreand prompt. I ordered a club sandwich which was just sooo good. Also my latte was delicious. I wish I could have stayed longer and enjoyed one of the yummy looking treats in the window of this cozy cafe.

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    Clarinda's Tea Room - I liked the hanging teacups

    Clarinda's Tea Room

    4.3(67 reviews)
    0.7 miRoyal Mile, Old Town
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    **March 2024: Weekday Morning Visit**…read more A couple of things to note -No reservations -Hours: Tues-Fri: 10am-4:30pm; Mon: Closed; Sat/Sun: 9:30am-4:30pm I saw this tearoom featured on a youtubers channel and thought it would be a great breakfast option as Clarinda's is known for their scones and baked goods. I came pretty close to the opening and was able to select my choice for seats. I picked a table near the window for natural lighting. They have a table of a lot of tasty treats and while I didn't get a chance to try them all, I can attest to the scone being very tasty! I ordered the Cream Tea (I think I ordered the Lemon and Elderflower) which comes with a freshly baked homemade scone (I chose a fruit one), and a cup of tea €6.80. I decided to upgrade to a pot of tea (€7.75) and added a bowl of porridge (€5.50) with jam as I usually prefer savory breakfasts. This was more than enough to eat for one, but I just enjoy trying different items - does anyone else have this problem? lol I thoroughly enjoyed my experience here as the ambiance, food and tea were homey and intimate. This would be such a fun place to converse with girlfriends for tea time!

    If you make it down to the bottom of Royal Mile you MUST stop at Clarinda's Tea Room, a small…read morehole-in-the-wall place with so much personality. We had breakfast here on our first day in Edinburgh. It's cozy and the walls are covered with paintings, antique cups, and plates. To be honest the walls are quite chaotic but that's where the personality comes in. We ordered the eggs with toast and the full Scottish breakfast. Food was great, coffee hit the spot, and service was excellent. Even with the chaos they keep the place clean. Also, BEWARE they do not have hot sauce here LOL. I asked the server and she said "No, but it was worth a try to ask" Respect lol. We sat by the window and people watched and awed at the beautiful architecture of Edinburgh. It's a chill spot to rest and refuel. Would love to come back for their afternoon tea!

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    Clarinda's Tea Room - Vegetarian haggis toastie my love. And to think I thought I wouldn't find haggis I could eat in Edinburgh. LOLZ

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    Vegetarian haggis toastie my love. And to think I thought I wouldn't find haggis I could eat in Edinburgh. LOLZ

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