Bangers and mash with lots of options. Seriously I think there are about 10 different mashes and they have at least 4 different sausages each day. There's also 4 or 5 gravy options too. I tried their beef and Guinness (a special) and herby pork. Yum! I had the Moroccan mash and tomato and thyme gravy. Sort of an odd combination but it worked. Plus our meal came with cheery service! Mum's has many local ales and ciders available. They pride themselves on local brews. AND they have alcoholic shakes on their menu. Bonus points from me! read more

Came. Ate. Comforted. There I was in a melancholy state with an empty belly. Mum welcomed me within a slightly unkept dinning area; the kind of place you know she had other things occupying her time to keep it from aesthetic perfection. Then appeared one large cheese burger and home chips; the kind of chips that don't take too long to make, keeping the skin on and cut in thick wedges, but cooked to perfection--just the right amount of crispiness on the outside; add salt and malt vinegar. Done. Eat. A state of serenity overtook me. Thanks mum! read more

Eh. I would stop there but that would be 'shorter than normal reviews.' The staff are great, and they get 3 stars. The food is edible, but not cheap enough to justify eating there and dealing with it. We had eggs benedict and it wasn't nice- the hollandaise sauce was weird, the muffins were cheap, and I picked mostly fat from the bacon and got one bite of actual bacon. Not worth it. read more

You know what, mums is a place I always end up returning to when my family comes to visit. Why? Because it's simple, good value, welcoming and has a simple menu that everyone can get something they like. It's good home style cooking, with no pretentiousness at all. Mainly though, I come back because they only seem to employ the nicest folk on the planet. Every single time I have been in to eat, the staff have been so lovely and chill. They seem to know when you want a wee chat and a giggle or if you need left alone to ponder life and existence. A good all rounder, family friendly down to earth place. Recommended. read more

Cheap and cheerful, although I'm not sure if they're still doing the five-quid lunch special (soup and a main for a fiver -- solid!). Good ale and cider selection. If they have Thistly Cross ginger cider, try it -- it's a cheeky dance party in your mouth! The haggis stack is amazing and comes with delicious gravy. The sausages, although small, taste delicious and there are usually four or five varieties to choose from. Be forewarned, though, if you arrive after 1 or 2 p.m. they may have sold out of the most popular! Choose from about a billion types of mash and gravy and you're set. I'd like to give Mum's five stars -- this review is really closer to 4.5 -- but their service can be a bit spotty at times. Staff are very friendly and nice but it's taken me fifteen minutes after seating just to get a drink order, so if you need a quick in-and-out lunch this might not be the place. Do go and linger though -- it's an adorable place and the food is so good you won't want to rush. read more

I want to give this place a rave review, I really truly do.. because I love the whole concept and idea of diners and that style of casual relaxed dining... but... I.just.can't.... I've been here twice, the first time was a few months ago.. where we had fabulous service and I was merely "whelmed" (did Clueless ever clarify if one could just be 'whelmed'??) by the food... my bangers & mash arrived rather lukewarm with rather dry mash and lukewarm gravy just made it all a bit meh.... D's pie looked rather more impressive with a HUGE pastry top! Went again last night with a couple of friends visiting from out of town as they have a 10month old and I thought it would be child friendly.. We were directed to a table at the back (room to park the pram & room for a high chair), which was only half set and still had food on the table... Umm.. Not wanting to make a fuss, we sat anyway and I thought surely she'd bring a cloth to wipe the table when she brought the menus... No... I had to ASK for her to clean the table... Then I has to ask for cutlery when our starters arrived.. (I was secretly hoping she would have noticed we didn't have cutlery while wiping the table and bring us some before our food arrived...) Maybe she just thought deep fried camembert is best consumed using fingers...?? D's bangers & mash arrived around about lukewarm and judging by the amount of gravy him and P went thru, I assume the mash was pretty dry.... My venison pie was ok.. no complaints but nothing I'm rushing back for...M said her buffalo burger was very good, so maybe will have to try that next time... D was going to order dark choc & cherry ice cream but they "should really change the menu because we've not had it for ages now"... Gah!! At which point we asked for the bill... which was bought... but then no offer of change or a card machine.. or... well... anything.... we sat around for a while then decided just to pay at the bar on the way out as the baby needed to get back for his bedtime and I wasn't sure she was EVER going to come and take our money... (maybe she was trying to hint that dinner was on her??!!) Not to be a total negative Nelly... The milkshakes were delicious as always! :) read more

Was recommended by tour guide to come to Mums for authentic Scottish food. At first I thought the food was ok, but then I had more Scottish food during my trip and in comparison, Mums is not as delicious. It's a very local spot and don't expect amazing service because it is more of a mom and pop shop. read more

Hurricane BawBag 2.00pm. 8th December 2011. 450 words into Linguistics essay. 72 hours to go for essay. 5 hours until bourbon tasting. Need stomach lining. Need warmth. Don't need hail in my eye. Got hail in my eye. Need restaurant. Don't care where. Don't care what. Hungry. Cold. Wet. Cranky (ok, Bitchy). Want coffee. Want bread. Want to whine. But I can't. Cause where did we end up? Mum's. The cutest lil' coolest lil' diner type joint this side of Newington! And how! Now, any chance at keeping to my diet of celery and green tea was OBLITERATED when I walked through the door. There was nothing but chips and cheese and potatoes and gravy and pies and cakes and sausages and Wellington's and... happiness, did i mention they serve happiness here? Well they serve it with a teeny doggie back of guilt and regret, but happiness is what you'll get. But who could say no to the staff? I couldn't. The waitress was the bee's knees and I just enjoyed every chattable minute! The place was practically empty so a little extra sweet talking and friendliness when you can - don't mind if I do! I had the Mushroom Wellington, and everyone else got some sort of cheesy heavenly flaky delight ,roast chicken pot pie and macaroni cheese... [which is a thing we need to discuss in further detail Scotland - macaroni cheese implies that it's cheese with macaroni on it. yes. the first noun modifies the second. grammar rant over] can't say i'll be back early and often because well... I wasn't hungry for like 2 days. BUT I will be back absolutely: 1. when i miss my mom 2. when i run a marathon 3. when i break up with someone 4. when i bomb an exam 5. when i have pms 6. when i'm in a bad mood Plenty 'o' reasons to come back =) read more

This place is not going to win any culinary awards. It's basic comfort food. And they 5 star nailed it on comfort food. What more can you ask for than a place that does what it sets out to do, doing it to perfection. If you want a fancy breakfast or a lot of options, look elsewhere. If you want a great diner vibe with personality (love the wall art and door posters on the restroom), great service that feels like home and makes you laugh, and the fattiest stack of no frills, straight up buttery syrupy bacon-y goodness that a stack of bacon pancakes could possibly muster... Look no further. Best no frills, diner style comfort food I've had in a long time. read more

British home-cooked style meal. Comfort food. Enormous portions. Delish soup, beef pot pie and chips. read more

Mums was a great experience for a tourist! The service is fantastic - the servers are soo friendly! And the best part of course, is that the food is fantastic and the lunches (5 pounds) are such a good deal! The lunch comes with a soup and a main. I had the macaroni and cheese, with the tomato soup. It was filling, and delicious comfort food. I also had the genius to get the milkshake marked as "AMAZING" on the menu, the gingerbread. Seriously it was amazing. If you go to Mums, you should check out this milkshake. My more daring friend decided to try the meat Haggis, and though it was scary, it ended up being delicious (sort of like.. more flavorful ground beef) so if you want to try it in a less intimidating environment, I recommend Mums! As someone who came to the UK fearing high prices, Mums is definitely a pleasant (and delicious) experience. read more

My husband and I had lunch here while we were visiting London, and it was a great experience. The staff was friendly, and the service was good. I had a shepherd's pie, and that was great (and super filling). The place was reasonably priced, and the atmosphere was laid back and not loud at all. Two thumbs up! read more

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I've been to Mums many times and there's a reason why - it's absolutely delicious, filling, and a great value for money! I went again last night and had three sausages accompanied with mashed potatoes. I chose the Spanish chorizo, garlic and ginger, and the ale and watercress sausages. My favourite of the three was the ale and watercress. I accompanied the sausages with the chipotle and cheese mash! In addition, I had a Crunchie milkshake! I haven't had a milkshake since I was about 19 so I was looking forward to it (don't know why it had been so long!) and boy was it tasty. My partner had similar sausages but chose the blackpudding and apple mash. We shared a cranachan for dessert - which was my first! It was very creamy and had fresh raspberries. The service was great, very welcoming and relaxed. This is a great restaurant fairly close to the Royal Mile and the Museum of Scotland. It's a worthwhile visit if you're in the area! I'll be back soon to try the Wagyu burger!!!! read more

I thoroughly enjoyed my dinner at Mum's. I was in the mood for good old comfort food and ordered a burger was pretty much about the size of my face. It came with home-made wedges and a side salad and I opted to top it with blue cheese. And it was goooooood. The other half went for sausages and mash, one of the signature dishes on the menu. You can choose your sausages, mash and gravy options so it's very personalised and fun. The banana split was lovely. The chefs had caramelised the banana and there were three different flavours of ice cream, topped with more cream and chocolate and sprinkles. Good times. The portion size was ample to share. Atmosphere was warm and happy - lots of people out for their dinner, good tunes over the speakers and really friendly waiting staff who were always keen to help even though it was mega packed. Lastly, a thumbs up for the loos, which had brilliant black and white murals of popular culture icons like James Bond and Mrs Peel. Win! read more

This is one of my favorite places to eat in Edinburgh! I've eaten there probably around 10 times and have brought all my family and friends who have visited to eat there at least once. I always get the same dish - 3 sausages with mash and gravy (completely gluten free!). There's a huge selection of different sausages (they're all very high quality stuff) and the mash and gravy comes in a lot of different flavors too. My favorites are the lamb and mint, the herby, and the pork and apple sausages, with the horseradish mash and the tomato and thyme gluten free gravy. It's pretty reasonable prices - 8 pounds for the 3 sausages, mash, and gravy. And if you're here for the festival, then it's very close to many festival locations. read more

I love their food, especially the breakfast! English breakfast, pancakes, eggs benedict, all were great and tasty! A place that I visit on a weekly (daily?) basis everytime I visit Edinburgh. Also great sausages with mash and gravy (I highly recumbent spring onion mash with caramelized onion gravy). Now that I am writing the review I can nothing but wait until the next visit. The "-": the ambience is not the best you could find in a restaurant. It is also a bit cold in the winter. But again... forget it! It's the food that matters! read more

First things first: me and my boys were aggressively hungover for this meal. When we got their the waiter noticed and gave us a gallon pitcher of water. She hardly noticed when we each took turns yakking in the bathroom. The meal was cheap and smacked me back into sobriety. She also recommended sick places for us to go get sloshed again. Going back tomorrow. read more

Not bad, really not... but also not in my book something to call 'amazing'... Maybe I am spoiled but I like to think I just love my eggs benedict... and have had many all around the globe! It's my to-go-to breakfast as I find it hard to make it myself at home. Maybe I am comparing it too much to the real american diners, but even the ones I had in Costa Rica were lots yummier... The hollandaise sauce had a but too much sour flavour in it, not sure if its lemon or... it just didn't taste balanced. Waitress was very friendly and patient with my mum (whom I HAD to take to a place with her name, right?) who speaks only a few words of English. I was lucky to be there at a calm moment, we were the one of the 3 parties in. But really nothing amazing or not a place I would want to go back to as soon as possible... read more

This was just what I needed. I walked 12 miles (20km) today, and I was starving. It came highly recommended by my hostel staff, so I figured I'd try it out. The place is kind of hipster-y, and being from NY and living in Denver, it felt like home. I got the mushroom and spinach Wellington per my server's insistence, and it was excellent. They had a berry and apple crumble as one of their dessert options, with either ice cream or hot custard. It's been years since I've had the traditional English hot custard with a dessert, so I sprung for it. So glad I did! It was tart and sweet and perfect. I'd only had soup for lunch and really wanted something hearty and delicious for dinner, and Mum's exceeded my expectations. Don't think, just go! read more

Ok so I'm not exaggerating but this is my favorite breakfast place of all time and I've been to a lot of breakfast places. A lot has to do with the staff- upbeat, friendly and welcoming. But mostly, the Scottish breakfast is just fantastic, even the vegetarian style. The veggie haggis was out of this world. Walked miles to eat it, and will do it again next week. The atmosphere is very casual and laid back but is full of charm. Come hungry, because the portions are huge and the prices are good. If I lived in Edinburgh and not Glasgow, I would leave at least ten pounds heavier and it be worth it. See you soon, mums!! read more

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The bangers and mash were really good. Just the different selections of sausage and mash alone are amazing. The pies are really good as well. read more

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I come here anytime I'm craving "soul food" and it definitely satisfies my craving. They have a range of different sausages, mash potatoes, and gravies that turns you into that annoying indecisive person. It's the type of restaurant you go to where you finally decide what you wanted to eat, but once your friend's plates come out, you all decide to eat off each others plates. The staff is extra friendly every time I have gone! The first time I went it was a bit slow, so the cook popped his head out of the kitchen to ask us if the food was good and when we were having trouble deciding what to eat, he recommended some stuff off the menu. Also, I was being indecisive on whether i should get an extra gravy pot for my chips, and the cook told me that when he brings out my friend's gravy, he will put enough in there so I can use it as well. Very very kind service! I've also had their apple pie with custard and it was grand except the custard needed to be a tad sweeter, but it was still enjoyable and i would recommend anyone to try it! The only reason why i can't give Mums 5 stars is that it's a bit expensive, still affordable and definitely worth the money, but not a place i can go to every time I'm feeling hungry... and that's like... all the time. You will definitely go home knowing you had a good hearty meal. read more

I came here to try the haggis as an afternoon snack. The haggis was beautifully plated and was delicious. The gravy pairs well with the mash potatoes (so smooth!). read more

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Excellent food and service! You have to be brave and try the haggis (just ask Naisha). Very reasonably priced. The sausage is also delicious! Finally, top it all off with their date desert ... You won't regret it. read more

The food is nice if u r a fun of British food, u will have a range of selections of the sausages and flavour of the mash as well as the gravy, and they also have the days special so u won't find it boring if u go once or twice a week, however I found sometime the gravy could be bit more so we don't need to order an extra portion of it. I do recommend the larger, it tastes like Forster Nice service but I couldn't remember if they have service on ur bill. The location is very convenient for visitor since it is just right next to the museum of Scotland and many spots, but if u r a local and u r driving, it could be disaster for finding a parking place. read more

I'm not sure how this restaurant received 4+ stars. While our server was lovely, the food was not good. The eggs were runny, the salmon was quite slimy, and they were out of hollandaise and cream even though we were the first table to be served that morning. The pancakes seemed to have been pan fried in oil, although the flavor was decent. I'd skip this place. The atmosphere was kitschy, which was nice, but it was also cold. read more

Rough and tumble, simple, homely, the definition of a greasy spoon (but the spoons aren't actually greasy). Large portions of classic comfort food. Hilariously posed poster on the wall of an overgrown man and a large, matronly, mum-like lady serving him a giant plate of mash. Not the most beautiful or charming space, but it doesn't need to be. As a vegetarian I was very impressed by the choice of two types of veggie sausage and a large range of mashes and meat-free gravies. We ordered the mushroom Wellington as well: everything was satisfying and homely. There was something wrong with my coffee, but oh well. Are there charming spaces with yummier food? Yes. Will they cost a little more? Probably. But will Mum's do? Absolutely. A solid four stars. read more

Well Mum's Great Comfort Food certainly lived up to it's name! We were instantly greeted by an unbelievably friendly member of staff full of great chat. The menu is great, the main dishes are burgers, bangers and mash and pies. You get to choose which mash you want from a huge list such as red onion and basil, cheese and onion, leek and bacon etc. My only advice would be don't eat for 2 days before you visit. I ordered the steak and ale pie with black pudding and apple mash and when it arrived i was shocked by the enormity of it. It really was enormous. This could be a bit off putting for some people but luckily i was starving. The pie was delicious and i couldn't fault it, but the mash was a bit disappointing. To be honest it seemed a bit more like instant mash. Overall i loved this place. The staff are amazingly friendly and love to have a good chat with everyone, and the food is certainly very comforting! I can't wait to go back! read more

Ahhh, nothing like a good breaky at Mums to start ye morn! Love me the pancake bacon stack. Why? Bacon. Comfort food in the UK..err Scotland must mean like a dozen different types of sausages and potatoes. OR in the local vernacular: It's Bangers and Mash ya eejit! Now sod off ya bloke! Ya barmy berk! Ya old wanker! Ya cheeky bastard! Etc. *Hops on a plane back to California* "Ho homes smell ya later" P.S. They also have BrewDog on tap! (yes) read more

The pies here are amazing! The chicken and venison pie are a couple of favorites. It's a bit in the more expensive side but you're going to be more than full. Occasionally they hold a great £7 lunch deal. I always recommend Mum's to anyone visiting Scotland or the Uk in general. This place really shows how to do good British comfort food. The downside would be the breakfasts. They have really good breakfast but it's expensive and the portions are small. I was disappointed with the pancakes and eggs Benedict. However, their veggies is big and a not so bad deal. Come here for lunch or dinner but maybe not for breakfast. read more

The sausages and mash are a good. The chorizo was my favorite. Did not care for the steak and ale. Felt that it was a bit dry. I also had fish pie which was OK, but I found it light on fish. It was a mixture of salmon and some white fish. i thought the sausage was a better bet. Service was very friendly and welcoming, yet laid back. Likely a student hangout since it's near the university. Affordable prices for basic comfort food. I would and did go back again. read more

As advertised-- solid authentic comfort food. Would return for breakfast, but would avoid if terribly busy, service very slow but good worth the wait. read more

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Loved it! Just what us tourists wet looking for! The venison meat pie was probably the best thing I have had in all of the U.K.! We would have been happy to have taken all of our meals here! read more

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We went to Edinburgh to meet a friend who had done his undergrad there and he brought us to Mums. It was morning but everyone was really friendly - almost too friendly! I had a pancake stack for breakfast, which was great. The combination of maple syrup, pancakes and streaky bacon just hit the spot. If I'm ever in Edinburgh again for breakfast this will be what I want! read more

Came here after reading the largely positive reviews on Yelp and I must be missing something. Are there really that few decent breakfast places that this one is considered a gem? I thought it was decidedly mediocre at best. Reminds me of a restaurant you'd go to after a night out drinking in college. The saving grace was the friendly waitstaff, but not enough to warrant coming back. read more

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This place might be my favorite! Lots of gluten free options. The sausages are great. Chipotle and cheese mash are amazing! I've also had some of the pies (venison one is very nice). Great cheeky and personable service. The manager and staff are so helpful. So thankful I found this place. read more

Great food at a really good price point. Been there 3 times in the last 48 hours for 2 dinners and a breakfast. The staff is whole lotta fun and the music is classic. Steak & Ale pie is amazing and the treacle & date pudding is off the hook. All washed down with a tasty snakebite. Give yourself time though. There was a queue and buy the time we got in, ate and split, it was 2+ hours. read more

I am visiting Scotland for the week and visited Mums based on the yelp rating. It did not disappoint!! Huge steak pie, fresh out of the oven and flaky- perfection. I also had vegetarian sausage, carrots and broccoli, with mash and onion gravy. It was all delish. We topped it off with treacle which was warm from the oven with ice cream. Good portions and fresh ingredients. I would def recommend if you want to check out Scottish food read more

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Turned up for breakfast on Sunday morning about 10.15 am. Apart from 1 other table for 2 the place was empty. Ordered food and drinks and settled in for a nice cooked breakfast before a day in Glasgow at the Commonwealth Games. Drinks arrived, only 1 coffee, as apparently ordering 2 white coffees for a table of 4 had entirely mystified the waiter. 45 mins later no food had materialised although a number of other diners had appeared in the meantime. When a table of 2 that arrived after us got their food first I went and asked how long it would be. Shoulders were shrugged and the guy informed me he didn't know, so I availed myself of the 'somewhat to be desired' toilet facilities. An hour after our arrival, we left without eating as we had athletics tickets and we didn't want to miss it. So in conclusion - no idea what the food is like, toilets a bit grim and service abysmal. read more

Comfort food. That's what Mums serves. And they do it damn well. Deep fried everything, including cheese? Yep, they've got that .Dishes served with a side of gravy? Yes please. Whiskies to warm your soul? Can I just live here? The haggis was amazing. Sure, it was my first time (but it wasn't my last), and nobody did it better than Mums. If you're concerned about the taste, it's a lot worse on paper. Give it a shot and pay attention to all the flavors blending together. And of course, the gravy. For my main, I had their special of the day, which was a game pie. I believe it was venison. Served in a gigantic flaky crust with chips and veggies on the side. It's something I want to eat every time it's rainy or snowy outside. Also, it was a TON of food. But the best part of Mums? How inexpensive everything was. Definitely stop by if you're in Edinburgh! read more