One of the best cups of coffee I've ever had! Breaks my heart that I don't live in Edinburgh so I…read morecan't come back here, but next time I'm across the pond, I will be stopping by here right away

The raclette cheese toastie was a treat! Turmeric latte was also served with care. Good feel about…read morethe place.

This cafe was excellent! Our server was personable and made great recommendations. The food was…read moreincredible, and came out fairly quick. Would recommend to anyone wanting breakfast/lunch.

How can you not like a saucy egg sandwich for breakfast?…read more Me and my homie went here on a whim recently. The girls of our group ditched us to do some shopping and had wanted to get up super early to look at nature and walk around the city. Man it was so nice sleeping in. But obviously gotta get some grub at some point. That's when I saw The Painted Rooster was literally up the street from our Bnb. Very cute place. Service was cool just like the decor but definitely had to highlight Croque Madame. I had never had it before but loved every bit of it. It reminds me a giant Eggs Benedict but the egg isn't necessarily poached. I love Eggs Benny so it was easy for me to devour this dish. Putting an egg on top of swiss cheese with a Bechamel sauce just sounds right. Since there's Swiss, of course you gotta have ham with it because Cubano's are a thing...Wait that's it!! It's like if you combine a Cubano with an Eggs Benedict. That's Croque Madame! If you like either of those, you'll have to give this one a try!

Had an amazing dinner at The Scran & Scallie last night - our first evening in Edinburgh and it was…read morea terrific way to start our Scotland vacation! Service was friendly and efficient. Cute space in a neighborhood outside of the touristy area - easy bus ride from old town especially if you take it in the correct direction to start, oops! - Scallop and potato starter - 5/5 really delicious three scallops on a small bed of smashed potatoes with something deliciously crunchy on top, presented in scallop shells, pretty! - fish pie - 5/5, dining partner had this and the bite I had was delicious - shrimp, fish, don't know what other seafood inside but yum! - fish & chips - 5/5, I laughed when the plate arrived with an enormous piece of fish and then proceeded to eat the whole thing. Homemade tartar sauce the best I've ever had. Chips were like steak fries, so good! Crisp on outside, soft and steamy on the inside. I tried to finish them all but could not there were so many! - broccoli on the side - 4/5 solid offering to round out the meal - toffee sticky pudding with pecans and vanilla ice cream - 5*/5 this was outstanding! The best I've ever had and wish I hadn't polished off the entire fried fish so I had more room to have more of this! Highly recommend Scran & Scallie when you're in Edinburgh and want to get a terrific friendly meal outside of the tourist zone

food: we think it's the best scottish can get. authentic flavors but definitely elevated past the…read morenormal. my favorite parts were the haggis and the sticky toffee pudding service: nice staff ambiance: cozy, seems to be more of a local spot, didn't see many other tourists

A very nice spot to have a brunch or a coffee (but how to resist to toast, eggs or waffle ?) ! The…read morecafe is comfy and well decorated and you can have good food for a good price. Recipes are classical, with Scottish twists. The nice plus is that games are available and you seem to be authorized to spend as much time as you want in this place. It is worth it to walk from the center there :)

Amazing brunch spot in Edinburgh…read more The reviews to this little spot do not lie. The brunch food was incredibly high quality and had the right amount of Scottish twang. I had a mocha to go along with my meal which was smooth and sweet. For the main, I "built my own bear". I went with 2 eggs poached with granary toast, bacon, pork sausage, black pudding, and a hash brown. It was a large amount of food for good value. During my short stay here I visited twice. It was just that good.

Delicious food served by a fun staff in a small gem of a place. Breakfast is the way a day should…read morealways begin

Cute little brekkie place. Good food. Would come back. Pretty small but we got there early.read more

We arrived just 20 min after The Pantry opened and we're sat immediately. Definitely try to arrive…read moreearly, because the place filled up quickly! Soon, there was a long line out the door, despite the rain outside. We ordered 3 cappuccinos and 3 brunch plates: 2 avocado toasts (one with smoked salmon, one with bacon) and 1 eggs benny with smoked salmon. Food was good but definitely lacked flavor. Nothing very special, but does the job. Bathrooms were clean. I will say that some of our cutlery was dirty. We made do with what we had and just set those aside, but I did notice some other reviews mentioning that, as well.

I came on a Saturday morning just before 9am and there was no wait! I got the vanilla latte and my…read moresister got the nutella latte, both were delicious! We also ordered the eggs benedict and the sunshine on stockbridge--both were very tasty. Service was fast too. I recommend stopping here for breakfast!

Went here the last day we were in Edinburgh and had a really good breakfast. Ordered scones with…read morecoffee and a Croissant with ham and cheese that was toasted. This was one of the best spots for breakfast during our trip. The coffee was filled without asking for a refill - always a good sign. Food and service here was top notch - wish we would have found this place earlier as we would have eaten here every morning. Easy five (5) Stars

Cute little breakfast place. Food was delicious and very affordable. Laura was very friendly and…read morenice.

Enjoyed a croque monsieur and a good cappucino here one Saturday back in January (I was just…read moreslightly too late to get the breakfast menu). It seems to be a popular haunt for couples with young kids so be warned if that has the potential to ruin your mood or whatever. Try to get the seat right at the back by the window so you can watch the Water of Leith going by. The service was good although I initially had to get up to get a copy of the menu myself (had the impression the staff were just enjoying a small amount of quiet before the expected lunchtime rush).

I got into Edinburgh at 10:30am and wasn't able to check into my Airbnb until 3. I went here for a…read morequick bite to eat. The croque Monsieur was great and super cheesy. The servers were lovely and when they noticed that I was going to be lugging my bag around with me, they let me leave it in their storage room so I could explore. I loved this place!

Quaint café, conveniently located right near Haymarket. Seemed quite busy with travelers. Tasty…read morefood and available to go, if you can't find space to sit in. Bacon Roll: Pretty standard. Lots of bacon in a toasted-to-order roll. Hits the spot. Raspberry Bunny: Almost too cute to eat, almost. Nice glaze against what tastes like luxurious brioche. The raspberry flavor isn't too strong though, just where the few red bits are. Mixed Berry Bun: Seemed like a hybrid between a cinnamon bun and a danish. Had a sweet cheese glob in the center in the middle of all the cinnamon rings. Some nice fruit in the mix. Much more exciting than a normal morning bun. Brownie: Very dense and very rich. Had a gooey center. Pretty intense for breakfast, but you can save some for later in the afternoon for a pick me up.

On our late morning venture out in Edinburgh we needed a quick yet pleasant brunch before heading…read moreoff to explore. Nomad Cafe was just the place. Quality coffee and sandwiches started our day off right. Delicious food and quick friendly service.

Sweet place. Built on the site of an old time chemistry larder (what is it?) from time bygone, now…read morecall vintage, very cool. I had a gluten free Frittata, really tasty, the dressing on the salad was smashingly good. And a pot of Secret Herb Duchess Grey with steamed soy and honey. It was strong, in Scotland they know how to make a cup of teah! The honey was fragrant with flowers. The soy thick and creamy. Thumbs up. Beware, they close -- why? -- between 5 and 6pm for a rest and reset. If you come at 4:45 and order something, it's a short stay. I came again and had a Kaleidoscope soda and the poem on the label: What you are I'll never know or barely care to ask. But if I did I'd ask you if, you'd lived or chose to pass? Did you fill your summer days or pass them in a haze? And summer nights to dizzy heights, in noisy city street? First times, first loves, all set to burst, the way it ought to be. Though now it seems to pass me by, I scarcely stop to see. And in the end, I am these things I barely comprehend, Kaleidoscope of memory, is all the parts of me.

This is a good place to relax in - a bright space with a wide selection of teas including fair…read moretrade and organic, and cakes, sandwiches, soup, etc. It's quite a popular place. The prices are not too bad, either. Also, it is in a brilliant district for charity shop shopping, as there are several shops in the same street that often have great bargains in them. This is a daytime cafe and closes in the evening.