Clearly, they don't get many vegan visitors. I was so excited to see numerous dishes marked as…read morehaving vegan options upon request, but I have to say that the shakshuka is not the move. To "veganize" it, they simply remove the eggs, cheese, and yogurt, leaving behind a bowl of tomato sauce with toast, for exactly the same price. The side of mushrooms I got saved the day, which were genuinely delicious; lightly charred and topped with chives, there was a variety of portobello, shiitake, oyster, and more. The cafe is cute, definitely dressed for Instagram, and there are colorful and/or glittery drinks to complete the picture. Just not exactly as vegan-friendly as advertised.

Cute brunch spot! Very kind staff. The pancakes were quite small but tasty. Definitely worth…read morestopping by for a bite.

I stumbled across this gem while exploring central Edinburgh. The food is absolutely amazing. Truly…read moreauthentic Greek dishes with plenty of menu options, along with daily specials. The place is spotless, the pricing is quite good and the employees very friendly. I've been eating here everyday since discovering it and plan to keep doing so until I head back home in a couple of weeks.

Great little Mediterranean restaurant. Food is delicious and reasonable. People are super nice…read more Cold wine. Highly recommend, but it's small so book ahead.

My husband and I stopped in here for a coffee enroute to another appointment. The exterior looked…read morenice and inviting but it was a bit different inside. When we stepped through the door the place was totally empty apart from two members of staff having food and working on a lap top, they looked a bit surprised to see us but stopped eating and showed us to a table. There was no music on which left the place silent and a bit unwelcoming. They did put music on after taking our coffee order which helped certainly, as it did with a couple of other folk arriving. The late and mocha both looked the part in nice tall glasses but didn't taste the best. It was super sweet with no real chocolate flavour, I wonder if it was cheap hot chocolate powder? I never finished my mocha, which is unheard of! Looking around, you get the impression that this little bistro has once been loved but it feels like the relationship is over, there were light bulbs out in every light fitting and a general tired feeling for the place.

Apart from a welcome that was bordering on brusque and the fried eggs being slightly underdone…read morebreakfast here on Sunday past was a pleasant experience. Good large helpings as well as enough toast for a very reasonable £5.20. Pleasant waitress and not a long wait between ordering and getting served so all in all a pleasant experience.

If ever I am in doubt over what to cook for my dinner, I ALWAYS go Elfalafel. Living just around…read morethe corner from the shop, I am in it an embarrassing amount but it is so worth it as the food is amazing. The food is mostly ethnic inspired as they serve chicken shawarma's, kebabs and have a great selection of different falafel flavours, including spinach and chili, but there is also more traditional food like burgers and fish and chips. There is an open salad bar so you are able to choose which sauces and salad bits you want on your wrap or kebab. Elfalafel is situated in the ideal spot - just across the road from George Square, the University students playground. The food is inexpensive - it is £4 for a burger, chips and drink, and a student discount is available. The staff are incredibly friendly and chatty and there is a decent sized seating area in Elfalafel so you are able to eat your meal inside. I cannot recommend this place any higher - GO!!!

Chicken shawarma wrap and chips are good…read more Good value for healthy food Owner works fast pays attention to every customer Would come back Inside is well worn seats are worn out and its somewhat dark. But go here for some good take away

We all enjoyed our food here , tasty , not too expensive . Good service . Fish & chips were ok …read more Majority of us ordered Mediterranean food and we were not disappointed.

Best Mediterranean food I've ever had! Lots of options to share, perfect for groups. We loved the…read morefalafel, the mixed grill, and stuffed mushrooms. Definitely get a side of tzatziki while you're at it. This isn't a place you want to miss out on!

I woke up with another hangover this morning (it is the festival after all). One of those rotten,…read morethrobbing hangovers. A 'thick head' I like to call it. The kind where all you want to do is eat something hearty and unhealthy. So I took a wander into Morningside. No I don't want a brie and cranberry bagel. Neither do I want a pan au chocolat and a latte. And I absolutely do not want parmesan and rocket foccacia drizzled with extra virgin olive oil. I want a fry up. A massive greasy fry up. And then I found the Yellow Café. Now it would be completely unfair to describe this place as a greasy spoon. It absolutely is not. It's much more refined than that. What it is, though, is an unpretentious, family-run local cafe, selling simple, home-made food. They put a Mediterranean twist on things, but that's OK because they do it well. My breakfast was great. Good music too. Back to bed now.

This cafe has been a Godsend, the family who run it are charming and their food is delicious!…read more The music is fantastic too! One small negative: the furniture, although new and clean, does not feel very warm and welcoming but this is a minor detail, perhaps eventually some more solid wooden furniture would complete the experience.

I LOVE Yeni's. It's a go-to lunch choice with their bargain of 3 tapas dishes for £10.50. The decor…read moreon the inside is subtle and stylish, the colourful posters and shelves with vintage Turkish crockery brighten the space. The food is flavoursome and fresh, while the service is quick and friendly. I go to Yeni's with my friends and my family, everyone is catered for with the inclusion of vegetarian, vegan, dairy-free and gluten-free options. The dishes are extremely reasonable in price, and midday is always quiet, if not completely deserted! Of course, dinnertime is busier if you're looking for more of an atmosphere. Lunchtime, however, is my favourite time for Yeni's. The deserts are absolutely delicious, the ice cream flavours are unique and garnished with fresh mint. Yeni's is located centrally, with excellent transport options. I have to say, I love a bit of Yeni's.

Yeni's is a real diamond in Edinburgh's food scene. The service is wonderful and the food is…read moresublime!! I come here with my mum whenever she visits as it's her all time favourite. We order practically everything on the menu and savour every morsel (and this is a woman who is the epitome of self restraint when it comes to food). You never feel rushed so you can sit back and wade through the delectable assortment of dishes at your own pace, and it's all served with piping hot pitta bread to mop up the scrumptious juices. My personal favourites are the meze sausage, calamari, mixed roast vegetables and the lamb kebabs with that authentic Turkish rice that takes me back to a particularly magnificent holiday in Istanbul. Finished off with their Baklava and a cup of steaming apple tea. Perfection. Give Yeni's a try, you will not be disappointed. Lauren x

El Falafel is great. The Mediterranean food here is inexpensive and really good. When you order a…read morefalafel then you can help yourself to salad, so make the most of it. You can get so much food for three pounds that its almost unbelievable. This takeaway is open 'til late, and is one of my favourite three a.m. destinations. It is well worth making the effort to El Falafel.

I've only been here once while in Edinburgh. Not because it wasn't good, but because it's a wee bit…read moreover my price range. And I guess it wasn't so good that it ever occurred to me to go back there again. You can blame this on my state of mind during my first year of university, though. The occasion was a post-exam meal with a friend of mine who also studied Social Anthropology. We wanted to treat ourselves and they were doing 2 courses for 10 pounds. For what my memory does serve me, I had risotto and that was the moment I became a risotto lover. I think it was risotto with asparagus and chives. I could be wrong about the latter two ingredients. The atmosphere in the restaurant is really warm. Maybe because the inside's cozy, but not too cramped. As far as memory serves, I recommend it, though not passionately--that might very possibly just be an effect of time.

The staff at B'est provides excellent service! Everyone is very efficient and polite; they took…read morethe time to make sure we were satisfied with everything as our meal progressed. The food was delicious and beautifully presented; all the more remarkable because the prices are VERY reasonable :-) While the cuisine is French, the menu is varied enough to offer something to diners with most tastes.

Excellent place to go in the morning for breakfast pastries and coffee. Loved going there while…read morestaying nearby. Let me know when you open a second location in Illinois! :)

I had to try this super hyped coffee spot while I was in Edinburgh. We stopped by the new location…read morefirst to take some pictures, but ended up getting our coffee and pastries from the original location further down the street. We ordered an iced latte, a black coffee, an espresso walnut brownie, and the chai glazed cardamom bun. The staff was nice and gave us a few recommendations, which were super helpful since it was our first time there. The café itself is pretty small, with limited indoor seating and a few tables outside. There was an organized queue to get in and order, but it moved pretty quickly, so the wait wasn't bad at all. Everything was good, but I can't say it was the best coffee or pastries I've ever had. Maybe my expectations were just too high because of all the hype, but I was definitely expecting a little more.