Went here on a rainy Sunday afternoon. I'd never been to any of them, but it was the only place I could think of for both coffee and food (and ambiance) in New Town. The girl working the counter was lovely and offered to let my friend and I sit in the area around the counter. I opted for table, at 2:30 they were fully-full, so I was happy there was one for us. The menu is filled with yummy and healthy options and it looks like they serve a smashing breakfast. They also offer lots of fruit smoothies and shakes, which all sounded amazing. I opted for the eggplant quiche, which was on the special board and a flat white. The service was very on to it and it is a cozy little place, all be it, a bit nosy, but it was very busy, so always a good sign. My food arrived not long after and to my surprise (and delight!) the 'salad' alongside the quiche, was not your traditional green leaves, but a mix of a small lentil salad, a small grain salad and some pickled eggplant. I am a sucker for all things eggplant and the pickled eggplant or maybe it was just served cold after it has been cooked in something slightly-sweet or vinegary, but it was delicious! Light and fluffy and filled with veggies. The accompanying salad was a real treat and was so nice to have instead of the average green leaves you generally see. They had a cheesecake on special, which looked amazing, so I will definitely be back for breakfast or cake at some point. My only gripe about this place, is the coffee tasted fine, it just came out and wasn't very hot. I would need to have it again, as it was a bean I have yet to encountered yet in Edinburgh. A definite stop for me from now on! read more

I'm so annoyed that I've only found this place with a few days to go in my month-long Edinburgh stay. Food is top-notch. Drink choice is fantastic. Desserts delicious. And, to top it all off, there's free (reliable!) wifi. I've now spent half a day working from there, having found a power-point. I'd be doing the same again if I wasn't leaving the country so soon. The staff are friendly and cheerful, the vibe is relaxed, from what I've picked up of the ethos, it seems like an intelligently and ethically run business. If you're planning on getting dinner there, I highly recommend the spicy lamb meatballs. You may want to book in advance, though - there was a steady stream of disappointed almost-customers one of the evenings I was there, with all the tables booked out before dinner hours really started. read more

If you find yourself wandering down Princes Street looking for something to eat PLEASE take my advice- walk past TGI Friday's, McDonalds etc, past the overpriced George Street restaurant's and bars and down to Urban Angel on Hanover Street. The food here beats everything nearby- fresh, locally sourced, original recipes and all homemade. In addition to the substantial brunch, tapas and dinner menu's there are always a great range of specials. Pasta of the day, risotto of the day, fish of the day- delicious! I've been here at every time of day and I've always been impressed. Burgers are enormous and come with great chunky chips. The scrambled eggs have obviously been made slowly with loads of butter and cream but my favourite is the tapas selection. Halloumi bites, pork belly with fennel and chargrilled artichokes- yum! Not only is the food here great but the venue itself is beautiful. Exposed stone walls, wooden beams and an odd fire place have a very country cottage feel. Urban Angel is a lovely restaurant and well recommended! read more

I recently had brunch at the Urban Angel. I loved this place. Their menu featured some classics like eggs benedict, scrambles, and quiches but also had some more inventive dishes such as a superfood salad and falafel flatbread, which is what I opted for and thoroughly enjoyed. My friend got eggs benedict and said they were great with some of the best hollandaise he's ever had. Also also had some great-looking juices and smoothies which we were too full to try, but the coffee was excellent. This place emphasizes the quality of the ingredients they use, so everything tasted fresh and well-sourced. The ambiance is nice - relaxed in a basement with wood furniture and natural light. It's nice, but casual. I would say the service wasn't great. Everyone was friendly, but it took a long time to get our food -two tables sat after us got their food ahead of time. However, I did feel this was a one-off and it wouldn't stop me from going back again. All in all, I highly recommend this place. read more

Well-intentioned staff and aesthetic dining environment. However, the menu was small, unoriginal, and incredibly overpriced.

Nice place, and nice sweet pastries, coffee, tea and scones. More trendy/updated than classic. Been here twice, but i rather prefer Peters Yard read more

Met a good friend here for a birthday brunch. Great menu choice, attentive service & good location. I had the beef burrito from the specials board, it came with veg rice, sour cream & guacamole. Tasty & fresh & well seasoned with a hint of spice but not enough to make my eyes water. It definitely hit the spot. Mrs D had the pulled pork ciabatta which she thoroughly enjoyed. There was at least half a pig in there & she managed to polish it off. The homemade coleslaw earned brownie points too. Since the sun was out & it was her birthday through the week, we both had a cheeky glass of rosé with lunch. To finish I had the chocolate brownie & a pot of tea & Mrs D had the lemon meringue tart & a flat white. The brownie was light but a little dry & crumbly but I still polished it off. Mrs D said her dessert & coffee were superb. She could give Rachel Allan a run for her money so that's high praise indeed though neither of us liked the schooshy cream on the side of the plate. Will definitely go back. read more

I've been to Urban Angel on Hanover Street a couple of times now - both times for coffee and cake - and, although I really want to love it, I can't quite commit just yet! The décor is right up my street (I love the old black and white photos of Edinburgh on the walls!) and the staff are really friendly... The only things holding me back from really liking this place (and they seem a bit silly!) are that the loos are always freezing cold and my brownie came with squirty whipped cream and berry coulis. The second might seem the most fussy but if they'd given me that brownie on a plate with nothing on the side I would have been very happy. Why ruin it with cheap cream and unnecessary coulis? Apart from that, I liked this place and I would go back but perhaps in summer and for a meal/breakfast! read more

The best mocha I've had in Edinburgh. Nuff said :) Really nice staff and a really pleasant atmosphere - perfect for a coffee house. Don't be put off by the apparent small size - the real seating is through the door on the right!! read more

I popped into Urban Angel for a quick lunch bite last week and I can't decide if I'm a fan or not. The guy who served me was really pleasant so it's nothing against the staff who are all nice and friendly, I just feel the whole place doesn't seem to fit together as well as it should. I automatically wanted to dislike this place from the ridiculously naff name but I decided to venture in. It took me a while to decide what I wanted from the menu, they have an excellent selection of brunch bites and I decided to go for the greek yoghurt with a seasonal fruit compote. I'm not sure what I was expecting, perhaps some greek yoghurt with a side of fruit compote that I could mix or just eat on it's own. I have to say, I was a little disappointed when it arrived. It was just a bowl of yoghurt with a small amount of fruit stuck in the middle, not exactly the best way to spend £4.50. It was okay, but nothing special, and definitely not worth £4.50. I sat outside and the weather was lovely and the seats were pretty comfy, I enjoyed sipping on my sparkling water and watching the world go by. I was tempted by the delicious looking cakes but decided not to, maybe next time though. For me, Urban Angel would be a regular haunt if the menu has a better savoury selection and the prices were a little bit cheaper or perhaps the portions a little bit bigger or better presented. All in all, it's an okay place to grab a bite to eat. read more

Best breakfast I have had in a long time! Best coffee in UK! Gluten free toast and flat white with oat milk. read more

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A cute, chi-chi place in New Town. I got the kale, spinach, mango, coconut water and spirulina smoothie for takeaway- 4.60 quid- and the orange polenta- 2.60 quid. A little too pricey overall for both as the frothy, smooth drink went down too fast. But the polenta, wow, incredibly rich and moist and could only take a few bites at a time. Well-done! read more

Two words - Vegetarian Haggis. When I was in Scotland, I knew I had to try haggis, but I didn't particularly want "sheep's pluck" (to put it politely) in my stomach. But, when I saw that they had vegetarian haggis, I knew I had to have it - and it was absolutely delicious. The desserts looked delicious, but I honestly couldn't eat anymore - I had decided to have the vegetarian haggis and one of the seasonal soups (it had been raining and I was soaked and freezing). Plus, the whole place was great. It was a cute cafe, perfect for three friends to sit and have a great catch up and reminisce about high school. But not only was the cafe cute - the plating was also beautiful. Highly recommend everybody to eat here - especially vegetarians who want to try haggis. You're in Scotland - eat as the Scottish do! read more

It would be a 4star but it's been brought down a peg due the the price tag. You're no angel for being pricey UA! That aside, it is good food. We went to the Hanover café for a tapas of light bites one Sunday afternoon and it was all very tasty. Some even quite unusual, such as artichoke, kale and pinenut brushetta. My favourite was the creamed smoke salmon with horseradish and herb crostini. After sharing 4 'little plates' we were surprisingly full! The opening times surprised me here, it closes at 5pm on a Sunday, which seems a little early. I'd would have expected they would stay open longer, being located at such a prime spot for possible evening diners. If you do come here sit in the back area, here you'll find the authentic old servants (?) kitchen with orginial Belfast sink, floor tiles and built in wood burning stove. Everything appears to be in miniature too. The rest of the interior is quite rustic with chunky timber and industrial style lighting. Very trendy urban chic. read more

Glad they got rid of the auto play music on their website. That was truly abhorrent. I wish I could like this place more as it is literally a stones throw from my house on the other side of the Queen St gardens. I do recommend tourists and out of towners to come here that are staying with me due to it's location, however I can't pay these New Town prices even though I live in the epicenter of it. The food in the several times I have eaten here is pretty hit and miss. Ingredients are decent and service can be good to indifferent depending on how busy the place is. Took my parents here who are even more haughty than me and everyone was disappointed. To pay £9 for a breakfast is just above my limit and as a former short order cook for that money I can get to the shops and rustle it up myself (even in the grip of hangover). I like what they are doing and most people will keep going at these prices but as an Aberdonian I baulk at paying that myself. For your money you can get more in Edinburgh but then brunch is about proximity and in this area you can charge top whack. GO If you're in the neighbourhood, you're not going to be disappointed but neither are you going to be blown away. DON'T GO If it involves a detour, when they opened this was an exciting edition to the Edinburgh scene but now clones are ten a penny on nearly every corner. read more

Last brunch in Edinburgh, and it was delightful. My friend and I ordered the toast with garlic/tomato/olive oil spread and the chorizo with mushrooms/spinach/poached egg. Both dishes were solid with great presentation. Service was prompt and kind. I absolutely adored the ambience -- very simple but sophisticated. A cute local type of place. Give it a try if you're in the area and need a quick brunch! read more

It's amazing how this place has such good ratings. When we arrived at noon, we were told there's a 40 minute wait. We were starving but were determined to try it. After about 30 minutes, we went back and they asked us to wait in the front area. We ordered tea and coffee while browsing the menu. That should've been the first sign because the menu was so limited and basic, nothing caught our eyes. Additionally, my friend's latte came as flat white. ok fine. On our way to the table, we spotted at least 4 completely empty tables. CLEAN. EMPTY. TABLES. Why were we made to wait? We also never received water from them while every table was served. We were ignored for a while because the brilliant waitress who was helping us up front "thought we ordered". Yea ok. Food was meh at best. I had the berry waffle and my friend had the avocado toast. I would not recommend Urban Angel because their menu selection is limited, basic, boring and expensive (for what you get). read more

The Mocha's are good The sandwiches are tasty The staff are friendly The price is ridiculous read more

Damn, I wish I could remember to take food photos. Anyways, the husband and I walked here from our hotel on the Royal Mall for brunch on a Wednesday at about 1. For ppl from the US, Edinburgh is NOT a cheap eating city - however, many restaurants offer a prix fix menu with options for selecting an item from the apps and an item from a selection of entrees and so on. For 10 pounds each we had an entree, choice of tea or coffee, and a glass of fresh squeezed OJ (delish). I chose the avocado and cherry tomatoes on toast with the addition of a poached egg. Doesn't sound like much, but picture a giant slice of brown home baked bread, about an inch thick with and entire avocado mashed on top of it and bright cherry tomato halves sprinkled with sea salt - and a perfectly poached egg YUM. Service was good - ingredients were superb. Oh, husband had an egg benedict - said it was great! read more

Superb food, not the most child friendly place in the world. We did come during the festival so that might excuse the less than friendly welcome we got but there was a definite feel of "it will be quite a wait for you" translating as "I really wish you'd get yourself the hell out of here" from the "greeting" staff. We ended up sitting outside which worked out fine and the food did make up for the welcome as did the coffee which was superb. We'll come back without the wee ones and give it another whirl read more

Concierge at our hotel recommended this little cafe for breakfast and we are glad he did!! The food was top notch! The juices are all freshly squeezed, the smoothies are awesome, and the food itself absolutely delicious and made fresh on premise. (the jam and custard we had with our toast was the best we ever had - we found out they even make them in house!) Id also like to point out their eggs benedict is PERFECT! Best little breakfast spot in the area! read more

Urban angel popped up in 2004 and has been quite a success with new stores opening around the city. Despite assumptions UA is not a vegetarian establishment and serves a fish, meat and veggie menu. I have found the food here uninspired and very expensive and the service mediocre (I waited 20 minutes in a deserted store for a sandwich one afternoon). Treat with caution! Ess read more

It's a really busy and bustling place now - you can't always get a table there around lunch time. I am surprised they haven't opened a 2nd yet! It's well worth a visit though if you can get a table. You feel like you are eating quite healthily - ingredients are fresh and interesting and I could have chosen so many different things from the menu. It's not megre healthy food though - it's rich and tasty and filling. The soup I had was wonderful - sweetpotato, coconut and chilli - yummy. If you can make it on to desert it's well worth it. They do lovely home made cakes. There is a little shop that sells nice food to take home. No longer a hidden gem, now it's a well discovered and successful venue. read more

I can appreciate the standard of the food that is served at Urban Angel and the quality of the products that they use but something about my experience here left me quite cold. We ate in the room at the back which is a bit of an odd dpace with a few tables crammed in. The toilets weren't great and were a bit awkward to get to. The staff were friendly and, although I did enjoy the food I didn't feel it was really anything to write home about. Which was a shame as I had really wanted to enjoy it. read more

Just has brunch in this cute and hidden place. Perfect for Sunday morning breakfast or brunch, quietly buzzing and with great service. I had eggs benedict and my friend had French toast with bacon, both top notch and beat another venue for brunch yesterday. Juices and shakes a little on the expensive side - £4 for fresh orange which wasn't special, but the food was reasonably priced. Overall definitely recommend this place - exactly what I was looking for on a sunny Sunday morning during the fringe! read more

I come here regularly for coffee and have yet to have a bad one. This place usually has quite a wait for a table at peak times and I've noticed that some customers come in looking for their favourite barrista, which I think speaks volumes. Staff are always friendly when I come in and the price is reasonable. read more

Best brunch spot in Edinburgh? I think so, maybe. I've come here ~4 times this year and am always so pleased with the food. Many interesting and healthy veg options which aren't easy to come by in Edinburgh. They just revamped the menu the last time I went and I got the slice of granary bread topped with avocado, broad beans, ricotta, and lime. Amazing. I've also had the french toast, the arbroath smokie toast (not on offer anymore, I believe), and the quinoa fruit salad. ALL GOOD! It's a bit pricey but it is a trendy brunch spot in the new town so it's to be expected. Friendly service and good ambiance. read more

3.5 stars, not 4. Just to be clear :). First impression is nice. The food and the presentation reminds me the Urth cafe in Los Angeles. The ingredients seem fresh and taste well. But somehow they didn't jive together for me. The chorizo was good, a single piece of toast was too little of a portion. But maybe an actual sandwich open would be a better portion. Or it's just the fat yank in me talking. The ginger Apple carrot juice was nice though. But I did have to order another dish just to feel full and it was quinoa fritters and they came with Harissa sauce and some baby greens and beans. The fritters were nicely browned but the insides weren't seasoned properly. So it was slightly bland unless you used plenty of Harissa sauce. Overall 3.5 stars! read more

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The food here is great. They have a variety of options that range from brunch foods (including freshly made juice) to a fish-of-the-day served over roasted sweet potatoes. And here's a bonus: the tables are large enough that you don't feel cramped. However, you may have to wait a while to get a table--even for parties of two. Which can be uncomfortable in this restaurant's atrium. read more

Having asked my phone where I could go for great scrambled egg, Urban Angel was the number one selection. Just a short walk from our hotel, it proved to be an inspired choice. Urban Angel is quite a spacious place, with innovative art adorning the walls, varied seating and great music, serving as a good accompaniment to a lively vibrant place, where you can relax and plan the day. The menu was varied enough to a have range of items from homemade granola and porridge, to substantial cooked breakfasts. We opted for porridge with lashings of maple syrup and scrambled eggs on toast with black pudding, very tasty! The accompanying flavoursome cups of coffee and a refreshing cup of Earl Grey, complimented the breakfast perfectly. A little expensive perhaps, but Urban Angel is near the centre of the Edinburgh, but definitely a great choice for breakfast read more

We came here for breakfast before another day of exploring beautiful Edinburgh. We were very pleased to know they had free wifi, also the food was delicious and the portions were very generous! We ordered the eggs Benedict with spinach and the avocado on toast, both did not disappoint and the cappuccinos were delicious. I recommend stopping in here for a bite if you are looking for something yummy! read more

If you are young, hip, and enjoy good food, you probably already live at Urban Angel. Even if you are old, cantankerous, and despise trendy eateries, you will be glad you visited UA. The food is that good. Oh! AAND they are fair trade friendly, O do-gooders! I am a big fan of homemade soups, and UA feeds my need by offering a wide variety of steaming concoctions, changing seasonally with available produce. The corn fritters are also very very good. I am also particularly fond of the tomato and mushroom aloo tikki. Ooh! And the fried halloumi! For the quality of food on offer and the upscale ambiance, prices are what you'd expect, with starters between 4-8 pounds, and mains from 7-14. My fellow diners complained about the portion sizes for the price, but in the end no one left hungry. As UA is located at the top of Hanover Street, shoppers or afternoon strollers can enjoy a steaming cup of expertly prepared coffee, sit in the sun (when it's feeling social), watch the world roll by, and eat, eat, eat and be merry. : ) read more

I had just gotten into Edinburgh and found this place after some research on Yelp. A quaint cafe perfect for brunch or lunch is what I found. I went with my boyfriend and his family, the six of us getting different things. I got the avacado toast and the salad of the day - it was so good with nice sized portions. My boyfriend got the poached eggs with Hollindaise sauce adding salmon which was all declious. In short I highly recommend the place and would go back! read more

Had a wonderful early breakfast at Urban Angel. Their mocha was delightful to start and really warmed me up. My husband had the traditional breakfast with beans, sausage, rasher bacon and an egg while I had a bacon roll. Both were delicious and filling. We were seated in the back room away from the front counter so it was a bit more intimate without being distracted by folks coming in for their morning coffee. I was afraid we'd get forgotten, but the service was spot-on. Highly recommended! read more

This one of my favourite places to eat at any time of day. For morning coffee the range of cakes are excellent. At lunchtime and in the evening there is a wide range of choices ranging from light options to more substantial meals. Everything is cooked with high quality ingredient and with a lot of care. The range of deserts is also very well thought out with particular attention, for example to which type of ice cream would be the best match. The main room is painted white and is very light and airy, the back room is a little more crowded and the toilets are a bit cramped. But the mood is relaxed and unhurried. I've also been here with small children and they have also been treated with a lot of care and charm. Definitely one to try if you've never been. read more

1 Forth Street, EH1 3JX or 121 Hanover Street, EH2 1DJ. Appropriately obsessed with the chai tea latte and true Scottish haggis I had for breakfast there. Delicious. Serves lunch and dinner, too. Haggis, by the way, is sheep organs ground with barley, onions, and spices. Quite a sweet meat-esque dish; very hearty, fulfilling, tasty, and chock full of iron and trace minerals. Emily Rose Reeder read more

Was visiting Edinburgh for a weekend with some friends and we came here for breakfast - TWICE! It was that good. Had the avocado toast one day with the mango smoothie (delicious) and almond butter toast the next. Would highly recommend this restaurant to anyone looking for a healthy, locally sourced meal in a great part of town. read more

I ordered Eggs Benedict and toast with avocados,salsa tomato n poached egg are for breakfast . The poached egg is so good which is a really liquid yolk inside! Everything is really good. Then I had a breakfast smoothie which are mixed banana n berries. it's a good ending. What a good morning! read more

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Went back here again... And got the falafel on flatbread AGAIN!! It's the best...everyone should have it even if you hate falafel.......even if your allergic to falafel just get it!! read more

Expensive for what it was on some levels and good in others (a croissant with butter and jam £2 - poached egg - £2). Staff lovely, but I was a bit surprised to be seated next to a hole in the wall where I could hear and see people going for the loo, when there was a perfectly nice table, by the fireplace, I could have been directed to. Noise made us leave early. read more