Love it, love it, love it! I really don't have a bad word to say about this place. We were here for the second time last week and it was just as good as the first. Firstly the service is great. I wanted a milkshake but I'm a wee bit lactose intolerant so I asked the waitress if they had a milk alternative. She said in general, no, but one of the girls that works there is also lactose intolerant so they made me one with her own stash of soya milk, how kind! The milkshake was chocolate flavoured and really yummy. My other half had a Barney's beer, which are always good and made locally. Foodwise, I opted for bangers (plain pork) and mash (leek and bacon) with caramelised onion gravy and a side of baked beans. It was like a hug on a plate. It's so great that you get different options to chose from and that they have daily specials. Think I'll try the chorizo next time! The portions are incredibly generous, so much so that I couldn't finish my plate which is really not like me. However, I did have space for desert, but more on that later! My fiancé opted for the Mac and Cheese and thoroughly enjoyed it. I tried a wee bit, and while it's not quite as good as my mum's (isn't that always the case with mac and cheese and lasagne?!), it's pretty darn tasty! Then comes desert. Both of us were pretty stuffed but couldn't resist ordering a little something something to share. We chose the chocolate tart which was served warm with ice-cream covered in some sort of berry coulis. It was really tasty, almost like brownie pie. I would definitely order it again. I was also pleasantly surprised with the price. It was only £25 for both us, not breaking the bank at all! There's not much negative to say about it. It is a wee big dingy through the back, but it is very clean and they pull of the British diner look quite well. Plus, I found myself singing along to almost every song that came over the sound system. And the fruit salads and blackjacks that came with the bill were a cute wee touch. Over all, yes go there, it's great. Especially when it's a horrid day outside and you feel like eating your ow bodyweight in stodge. read more

Soooo yummy! Hubbo and I each got a cup of cappuccino, they came in a huge cup and tasted soooo good. I opted for the 3 sausage, mash & gravy and he picked Shepherds Pie. The garlic & ginger sausage was my favorite, but the Satan's Revenge and the classic weren't bad either. Hubbo's pie was also really tasty. Great comfort food/diner restaurant with friendly service. The server also chit chat with us about the food to the DSLR camera we were using. Overall, a great dining experience and I'm a fan! read more

I absolutely LOVE Mums. Comfort food all the way. I came here first as a tourist (back when it was Monster Mash) years and years (and years and years..oh my...) ago and I won't say that it is the reason I moved here, but it's high on the list. Bangers and Mash is an obvious favourite. The selection of custom sausages changes daily and there's a wide selection of mashes and gravies, who knew ordering bangers and mash could be so complicated! If that's not to your taste then something on the extensive (ish) menu of good, warm, stodgy food should take your fancy. As for your surroundings, Hong Kong Phooey on the telly and booths will summarise everything you need to know. The staff are always full of banter and are a complete joy. They'd brighten anyone's day! To complete your meal, in lieu of mints, you'll receive a selection of Blackjacks and Fruit Salads with your very reasonable bill. There's also candy bracelets, though legend has it they're reserved for only very special customers/occasions! read more

Peter Sellers once recorded a song with Sophia Loren that went something like this, "No wonder you're so bony Joe, and skinny as a rake. Well then, give us a bash at the bangers and mash me mother used to make". When you're far (or not so far!) from home, and just want something to make you feel all warm and fuzzy inside, like your mothers bangers and mash, Mums is the place you should make a beeline for! It's fairly straightforward, pick your choice of a variety of sausages, mash and gravy...then enjoy it with a great big smile on your face! For me it was the veggie sausage, with chipotle and cheese mash (good kick to it without being over-spicy!), and caramelised onion gravy! You can have 2 (£6.95) or 3 (£8.95) sausages depending on how hungry you are. I plumped for 2 so I could leave room for pudding! The puddings were equally heart-warming, with my yummy apple and berry crumble tasting just like the crumbles I used to have at home (complete with a jug of delicious custard!) To accompany my meal I had a boozy milkshake, and was absolutely overjoyed to find they stock one of my favourite things...Tequila Rose Liqueur. It made for a delightful strawberry milkshake with a hit of tequila! Mums also have a good selection of other comforting dishes on the menu which are well worth a look! I had a lovely meal here, and the staff were chatty, friendly and attentive. Word of advice though, book in advance if you have your heart set on a meal full of cuddles and fuzziness. They were full up and turning people away...and it's too wonderful a place to miss out on! read more

I have nothing bad to say about Mum's. If I was FORCED to it might be that it can take a little longer to get your food than you might expect at such a small informal place. But who cares, it's delicious, and it's cheap. They have a rotating selection of homemade sausages and always have a Vegetarian option. You can pick anything you like, with any type of mash you like, and with any type of gravy you like. So many options and everything I had there was great. Mums is one of my favorite places in Edinburgh. read more

"vintage" restaurant with nice food and nice music (oldies), the sausages with mash won't disappoint you. Good place to taste the traditional British dishes with a bit of american influence. Maybe the service a bit slow from the perspective of a tourist who want to do every thing fast to see more, but anyway a good restaurant. read more

Mums - British Near Me - Edinburgh, EDH

Indeed, this location is now called "Mum's Great Comfort Food", while the original Monster Mash has moved just down the street - same people, practically the same food, except you can get steak there now too. ....Steak! read more

Forget fine dining, this place does, as it's name suggests, good traditional home cooking. Sausage and Mash, Pies, etc. But unlike my mum's home cooking there is a great range of sausage, numerous ways you want your potatos, etc and they will serve you alcohol with it to, definitely not my mum's way. The food is good, the staff a brilliant, quite crazy, and the atmosphere is relaxed. read more

A great little spot just around the corner from the University of Edinburgh. We had the winter veg soup, the haggis, and the venison and dumplings. The haggis was absolutely the highlight. Served over mashed turnips and potatoes with some killer gravy. Venison was nice and flavorful although the dumplings were dense and the side veg were underdone. They also have Brew Dog IPA on tap which was nice too see. Friendly staff who really care about the food and making you feel welcome. Next time I'm back in Edinburgh I'm definitely stopping in at Mums. read more

While visiting Edinburgh I went to Mums to try the traditional Scottish food haggis for the first time in my life. I had heard good things about the place and I was not disappointed. Mums is a small local eatery with a very friendly staff and good food at very reasonable prices. The next time I'm in Edinburgh I plan to go here for breakfast. read more

Mums - British Near Me - Edinburgh, EDH

I came to mums after reading that they had some affordable local comfort food. And I will say that the food was affordable. The portions were decent and the staff were all super cool and friendly. They were quick to offer recommendations and open to chat. I think that they're definitely the saving grace of the establishment. That and the campy, oldies music. The food was filling, certainly, but somewhat lacking in flavor. The steak and ale pie was slightly bland. I might return for a light lunch to try something else on the menu, but my dinner wasn't convincing. read more

Very traditional, authentic delicious Scottish food! The mashed potatoes are especially good and creamy! read more

Food is very German . Flavor is en.... soso. And maybe I prefer food with boiling potato more than chips. read more

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Comfort food? Yes! We tried their cajun salmon and a burger. Both were fresh and tasty! I really wished I tried the sausages but I was in a salmon mood. Great prices, big portions, and very friendly and fast service. We came a bit about 130pm and missed the lunch rush. Otherwise I am sure we would have had to wait. read more

We came here for dessert based on all of the great Yelp reviews. We were not disappointed. We shared the chocolate tart and treacle and date pudding. Let me just say both plates were remarkably clean after we were finished. To wash it all down our server recommended I try the Thistly Cross strawberry cider. This is a fantastic cider. It tasted like fresh field strawberries in glass. The quality of the food and drinks and the service are all fantastic.They treat you like you are family. Plus I love the 1950's diner decor. I would definitely come back again and again. read more

I had a huge day ahead of me - about 6 comedy shows in one day (I know) so I needed a lot of energy to help me run across town from venue to venue. The idea of a good fry up seemed like the perfect idea. Luckily it wasn't too long of a wait and got a nice quiet table to the back. I ordered the full veggie breakfast and had your usual flare of items. I really liked the veggie sausage that was made with carrots and other good stuff. It also didn't feel too overwhelmingly greasy as well which was good. The place was busy and service was a tad slow but they completely made up for it with their personality when they got around to you. It's a nice place to chill out for a bit and not feel rushed for anything. I'd like to come back and try some of the other lunch/dinner options. Next year at the Fringe! read more

We went here at lunchtime today and had a fabulous feed - and they served us lunch even though we turned up at what was really still breakfast time. I've never had a duff meal in Mum's - everything is just simple and delicious and spot-on. You want sausages and mash? Macaroni cheese? Fish pie? They all taste like my Mum's hiding round the corner cooking for me... Oh, and note - they do do booze! I note that the listing says they don't, but they do, including scrumptious ginger cider. read more

Had the sirloin medium rare (which was cooked more medium to medium well) with coffee marinade. Don't get the coffee marinade -- just burns on surface and leaves a bad taste. Wife had the venison stew with garlic mash -- totally a winner. Garlic mash is like garlic with a touch of mash -- awesome! Ordered kids fish and chips. Fish were dry and my son didn't really eat it -- I don't blame him. Chips were nice... hand cut with skin on. Overall, some hits, some misses, probably won't come back. read more

The absolute best fish & chips I have ever had! The bangers & mash were very good as well but the fish just stole the show. The space is small and cute, very interesting-comfort/pub food in a unique atmosphere. I found the place from a travel book and we were very pleased with our choice of dinner on our first night in Edinburgh. I still dream about that fish.... read more

Prior to my trip to Edinburgh, I had researched a few places to dine at that would offer vegetarian versions of typical Scottish fare. This place came up in my search and I was glad that I did since I quite enjoyed my meal here. I came here a couple of weeks ago with an acquaintance. He had never been here either, despite having lived in Edinburgh all of his life. I had the vegetarian haggis neeps and tatties and he got the St. Giles steak and ale pie. Our food arrived promptly after we ordered and the portions were quite large. I've never had regular haggis before, so I can compare the vegetarian version to the actual version, but I will say that if regular haggis tastes like the version I had, I would probably like it. It was nicely seasoned, hearty, and just overall tasty. My dining partner quite liked his dish as well. I like the pseudo-retro vibe that this place has and the food itself was quite good. Good value for your money. Definitely check this place out if you happen to have a quandary about where to dine in Edinburgh! read more

Achhh! (that's my attempt at sounding Scottish) So good! Walk in and you're immediately greeted by super friendly folk. Including our amazing waitress server person Naisha (spelling?) who immediately chatted up a storm with us over a range of topics including my ridiculous Tardis hat and my Muse hoodie, because who doesn't love a bit of Muse, and of course, our unique N-names. Drawn to Mums because of the promise of traditional British fare, and they definitely delivered! My American travel companion and I (also American, but resident in the UK) tucked into some sausage and mash, with a variety of sausages including one I made her get because I wanted to try called Satan's Revenge which was insanely spicy and delicious. I was pointed in the direction of a special pie they had that was off the menu and filled with various game meats including venison, pigeon, and pheasant, although I think there were more. Oh my goodness, that pie comes out and its pastry top is bigger than your head! And I have a giant noggin! And it was SO tasty! Had the leek and bacon mash with it, which admittedly needed a bit of salt, but with the brown gravy, was a-ok. So another good review on the pile for Mums! Its popularity is not unwarranted. Go! Eat some tasty comfort food like your British mother would cook, but I don't have a British mother so I just have to run on the knowledge that it's just darn tasty. read more

Great service, good prices, yummy food, and filling portions. I had the Mums classic, which was alright (not really up my alley--I can't get past the idea of black pudding), but my friends both ordered the pancake stack, and it was AMAZING. Don't be an idiot--get it. Pancakes layered with bacon and drenched in maple syrup are a great idea. Our server was also really helpful while ordering and saw how tired we were (red eye flight the day right after we graduated... bad idea) and brought us a complimentary order of tea to wake us up for the rest of our day. :) read more

The restaurants advertises its self as "comfort food" which it certainly is. I got the pumpkin/sage pie, husband got the sausage with mash. No complaints. read more

Mums - British Near Me - Edinburgh, EDH

Hungry? Cold and wet from Edinburgh's fantastic weather? Then this is the place for you! Monster Mash is my reliable pick for an evening of safe, good food. I often use the excuse of entertaining visitors to make a trip here, and it never fails to impress. It has the joys of hearty pub food that you know isn't overpriced and cooked up in a microwave with comfortable, diner like surroundings and friendly service. The food on offer is not going to help your waistline but it is well worth the treat. The menu boasts a vast array of sausages, burgers, pies and haggis, proper comfort food that you know is going to fill you up and leave you feeling more than satisfied. Also make sure to look out for the special sausage of the day, there is often an interesting flavour or two there. Combine that with the different choices of mash (nothing like a good Champ mash!) and whatever gravy takes your pick. Now gravy lovers take note! Your gravy comes in your own special gravy boat, to my boyfriend who would quite happily bath in gravy this is a great treat. I have tried and loved the haggis, sausages, fish and chips and steak pie (jeez, have I really eaten there that many times?). The mash is always delicious as is the gravy, and the portions are huge. Don't go in and say "only two sausages? What kind of place is this?" (as most of the males I have visited with have commented) as I guarantee you will be fit to burst afterwards. If your still hungry and can manage dessert, I recommend the Apple Crumble or go for an old school Chocolate Milkshake. To round it all off, your bill comes with Fruit Salads and Black Jacks- nothing like a bit of nostalgia. So all that is left to do is to decide who is paying and who will be left with the Black Jacks (yuck). read more

I'm quite glad that the grub in Monster Mash isn't an exact replica of 60s and 70s food, as from what I hear, spam fritters and angel delight were both fairly disgusting. Instead we get a slightly more modernised take on it, with decor of a similar ilk. I've only ever had sausage and mash in here, but there's that many variations on it there's really not much chance you'll get bored. As a serious carnivore, I recommend going for the beefiest sausage possible. I'm perhaps missing out on some of Monster Mash's delights as I have a weird thing where I don't eat gravy. Along with ketchup, just looking at it makes me want to heave. It just looks like meat-flavoured water to me. read more

Banter, banter with bangers and mash. Oh, joy. What does my head in every single time is that these people hit my funny bone seemingly without effort. I like to think that I laugh the calories away at the same pace that I'm eating them, at this here lovely establishment. Its 70s wallpaper looks like it's hallucinating worse than you did during your presumably rather rough Saturday night, and the staff'll be relentless about your obvious hangover, but man, the food. The Foooooooood. It's so good. It's like a giant hug, but then your stomach gets hugged too, and you feel this weird kind of incestuous no wait, intestuous hugging going on which makes you way to happy, in all the wrong kinds of ways. Damn you Mums. Damn you for introducing me to your comfort food. And be double-damned for me not being able to stay away. Breakfast at Tiffany's? Eat your heart out, (erm, yes arteries be damned!) P.s. Vanilla shake, will you marry me? read more

Varieties of Bangers and Mash; what could go wrong? I love the staff here, chatty and friendly but don't get in the way, and very kinda to my son and gave him a free sweety (ok we all got them with the bill but it was a lovely gesture!) There are also great breakfast options here, the black pudding roll I had was fab too. Things are simple at mums, but its tasty and affordable. good job! read more

Second time we have visited tbis place. We were pit off bybreveiveing terrible service the first time we went. Well we received the same service, pretty sure it was the same "lady" She completely ignored us when we went in, even though it was empty, my partner tried several times to grab her attention even though she was standing right in front if us behind the bar, actually facing us!! He said "excuse me?" One last time before we were ready to walk out and she said "Yes, hi, I'm just wondering where to put you" so so rude. The food is super bland, they use cheap tinned veg and the whole place smelled of bleach, very unfriendly atmosphere and at one point all the staff bar one girl went and stood out the front smoking, all of them! So off putting and will definitely never be back again read more

Sometimes I'm in a two sausage mood, sometimes one, sometimes a venison, sometimes a veggie. What if I want standard brown gravy? Or a red wine gravy? Several types of mash? Check. Better than just pub grub, and not exactly a diner. They do macaroni and cheese (intense), coke floats (do try), and customized quality bangers and mash. Staff is consistently cool if not a little bit awesome in their beer suggestions. Definitely blows my best pub in London out of the water. Now all they need is a quiz night. read more

What is left to say about Mums. It has become my favourite start of each weekend, walking in and having a different combination of sausages of the day, accompanied with one of these delicious combinations of mash and gravy and eggs on top. If you are in the mood for a burger or a pie you can't go wrong either - the beef is tasty as hell and the venison is also a delight. Pack these with a comfy and friendly atmosphere, waiters that don't hesitate giving you opinions about the dishes of each day and great prices and you have it; a place which is really as good as it gets. read more

Mums was a nice little spot in Edinburgh just near grey friars graveyard. The place is a cozy little American style get down. They serve a traditional English breakfast as well as pancakes. Simple menu, but pretty solid. The short stack came with pancakes and some really good bacon. English restaurants tend to serve the bacon a little too undercooked for my taste, but this bacon was just right! My fiancé got the traditional English breakfast. The Haggis was actually fairly tasty with a cinnamon raisin flare. On top of the food was the service. The waitress was one of the nicest servers we have ever had. She shared cool things and ideas for us to see and do in Edinburgh to try and get off the beaten path. We'd return our next visit to Edinburgh. read more

Nothing outstanding except the service----Convenient location---pancakes were really really thick and chewy in the middle, not what we're used to in the states. read more

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Wow. I only lived in Edinburgh for a short time, but whenever I think back to it, memories of Monster Mash seem to surface. Now, I haven't been there lately, but I'll try and give it a semi-accurate review... The basics: Pub fare, with a certain house specialty. Yup, that would be the bangers n' mash. You get a choice of bangers (to those who do not originate in the UK, sausage) and mash ( again, mashed potatoes). The sausages are usually interesting flavors and meats, but they are always, always, delectable. And the mash is the same way. If it is your first time venturing inside, do yourself a favor. Get this. If you feel like something else, their steak and ale pie (with chips) is a surefire bet. read more

Unless you like heavily salted food, I wouldn't bother. How this place is rated so highly through TripAdvisor, I'll never know! I had the Mushroom Wellington and a cup of tea. I received a small plate that was half "hand cut" chips and the other half was a pathetic bit of Iceberg lettuce with one slice of tomato, with a small tub of homemade coleslaw. The Wellington had been chucked on top of this, so as you can imagine, not the best presentation. It took 8 or 9 mouthfuls of stodgy, salty, pastry to get to any sort of "filling" in the Wellington. Yes, as advertised, there was a mushroom, spinach and cheese filling, unfortunately, there was absolutely no taste to any of it. The "hand cut" chips, come heavily salted. So heavily, that you think they must have been salted before going into the fryer! The only thing on the plate that was halfway decent was the coleslaw. Service was decent, when they weren't busy sprawled across the booths chatting to their mates. Tables were also far too cramped, both for getting into and the number of people expected to sit around them. Oh and you get two Fruit Salad chewy sweets with your bill. It's fair to say that I won't be going back. read more

I went here once with a friend for an early dinner. The food is classic comfort food and it's such a nice atmosphere. Everything's priced reasonably. read more

The obvious appeal of Mums is its non-conformist, diner-ish vibe coupled with an uncomfortable blown-up photo of a married couple (or mother-son duo?) that absorbs your attention like a Garry Winogrand pic. ("Who are these people? Why am I creeped out so much? WHAT COULD IT MEAN?!?") Thankfully, such decorations were able to distract me from my food. Okay so not all of it was bad. The shepherd's pie was tasty (if small) and I have to appreciate joints that write their current craft beer offerings on a chalkboard. Speaking of beer, though, the Scottish ale recommended to me was bland and flat, and my side of veggies (peas, carrots, and corn) came canned and heated à la microwave. Given the wee size of my pie, most of my meal was quite a let-down. My disappointment led me to skip the pudding, but based on other reviews, if I'm ever back at Mums I'll just stick to the bangers and mash. read more

Good place to stop for breakfast before a long day of walking and exploring the Royal Mile and Victoria Street. My husband had a sausage roll and an egg roll. I had the salmon and eggs on muffins. Simple and delicious. read more

First place I went to after my red eye to Edinburgh. Possibly the best customer service I have ever had. This trip was special for me as it was my first time ever having eggs benedict. Everything about Mums was excellent. read more

Love the decor! After a late night boozing, me and my boyfriend needed a greasy breakfast to start the day. I had the classic breakfast and it was... You know. A classic british breakfast. My boyfriend had bangers and mash, and he really enjoyed it. The gravy was yummy (and I was totes jelly of his food). The coffee was awful, but maybe we are too picky about our coffee. I thought this place would be packed with hipsters, but the mix of people was great! Families, groups of friends, older people, you name it! read more

Good Scottish food. They are super friendly and make great food. Fantastic Vegetarian options. I have no idea how they make their Veg Sausage so good. Also a decent kids menu. XOXOXO! read more