Have passed by this unassuming cafe so many times and finally got around to popping in. Great…read moreselection of organic teas and some groceries too. Friend had their organic earl grey and we both have freshly made fruit smoothies. I'd definitely go back for another. Didn't have food but whatever they were cooking smelled great. Sadly though the open kitchen meant I came away smelling of food too though for the rest of the day.

I have to knock one star of this wonderful cafe simply because it isn't as cheap as I'd first…read morethought. The guy who served me on my first visit must have been feeling particularly generous or he was new. - He gave me more salad for a much cheaper price. I've now learnt that the salad prices are similar to anywhere else in the area. - I'll still visit just not as often as I'd like!

Small cafe in Grassmarket - quaint, super friendly and healthy…read more The avocado toast with feta and just that dash of balsamic hit the spot for breakfast my first morning in Edinburgh. We were out before the crowds so the cafe was busy but not overwhelmed. The right amount of avocado to be filling and feta just added that touch of salt without making it too salty. I love a good balsamic w/my avocado toast and love even more when I don't need to ask for it. The Betty Ford was delicious. A bright spot in what was starting out as a dreary day. Fresh fruit with the brightness of the citrus, nothing added to enhance the flavors letting the fruit stand out w/no annoying smoothie base. The only thing to note is that they will split the check at the register but are not keen on it. Overall, def would make this a regular stop as part of my Edinburgh eating locales

Healthy food with great service! Small little cafe. I do recommend the best granola I've ever…read moretasted!

This is a teeny weeny little cafe that offers a good filling breakfast or lunch at a very…read morereasonable price. There a few seats available inside but due to the size, space is very limited, and if you are after a chat over lunch, this probably isn't the place for you. I am not one for coffee, but seeing as it was so cheap I thought I would live on the wild side and go for a latte. I'm not sure if it was my untrained tongue, but the coffee tasted bland and tangy. Fortunately however, the baguette I had with it, tasted great and was made in front of me, which is great to be assured of the freshness of the ingredients. I will definitely return but will instead be opting for a smoothie rather than a coffee as they looked like they were more full of life.

Very, very tiny bar offering sandwiches, coffee and smoothies. It is basically sandwiched between…read moretwo other eating places and the front design is so simple that you could easily pass by without noticing it. The staff are friendly and the prices are really cheap, you can get a coffee for 1.50 and a baguette for 2 pounds, however food and drink have bland taste, that's what we found out with my friend who was working on the meal side and I delightfully chose the drink. Perhaps we just made the wrong choice or the food and drink supply that day wasn't at its best quality.

Great for people who want a good deal and friendly service. One of the cheaper places to eat in…read moreEdinburgh but also one of the best. If you're looking for a good coffee or tea and a nice sandwich, this is the place. Small inside but ample enough seating, this place will fit you and your party.

Very small, but had a great wrap and cup of soup. The gentlemen behind the counter / in the kitchen…read moreis friendly and greets everyone when they walk in. Grab some menus and grab a seat. Walk up to the counter when ready to order. Inside and outdoor seating, but indoor is elbow to elbow; small tables on top of each other. The Peter's Special was very good, minus the goat cheese seemingly overpowering the whole sandwich. But again, it was good. I would eat there again. Interior decor and atmosphere; it feels like it's African / Hippy mix. The music and African masks on the wall plus the Edinburgh prints hanging on the wall for sale, it's a cool laid back vibe.

Since it's our third time in Edinburgh, we decided to explore a few other neighborhoods further…read moreout. We hit up Morningside one grey morning and came here for brunch. The cafe was an adorable old house turned into a cafe and we got a seat near the back looking over the garden in the back of the space. It was really nice. My wife got the seasonal eggs Benedict and I got the peas a la salt. The Bennedict was good, but seemed like it was missing something. My best guess is that it's just the English muffin wasn't as sturdy as I'm used to and I'm used to it that way. The peas a la salt came over sourdough bread with bacon, black pudding and a poached egg. Same as the Bennedict, it was all yummy, but not amazing. The peas were very far from mushy (which is good), but maybe could have been a bit firmer. Things just didn't quite come together the way I would have hoped.

We ordered two variations of the BBB, the Turkish egg meal, and the Parmesan and truffle hash brown…read morebasket. They were all delicious and hearty meals and if you are looking for a more savory meal I highly recommend. The servers were extremely sweet and provided food recommendations and answered our questions about transport and places to visit to make the most of our trip! The service was also quick and we were able to be seated immediately which was wonderful. Next time I'm in Edinburgh I hope to visit this place again!

I wish I lived much closer to the Zulu Lounge as it is truly amazing, serving traditional South…read moreAfrican dishes with exotic flavours. Although it is quite small, it would be difficult to miss the zebra print shop in Morningside with a big South African flag. The Zulu Lounge offers an extensive breakfast menu and the main meals are authentic South African dishes such as 'Gatzby', a filled baguette, and traditional South African sausage. I had the smoked salmon burrito which was really delicious and just under £7 so it was quite expensive. I think the burrito was a safe dish to order so next time I would like to be more adventurous and try their traditional sausage as one of the servers in the shop described the sausage as having a 'unique' flavour. They also serve home baking, hot chocolate and, best of all, fresh muffins which are gorgeous.

Walking up Morningside Road, The Zulu Lounge shouldn't fail to catch your eye. The zebra print on…read morethe shop front, South African flag above the door and interesting name make for an intriguing appearance. Inside the place is definitely more interesting than your avergae cafe with a whole range of ingredients which you can almost guarantee you wont have seen before. It prides itself in serving red espresso which is meant to be a strong, aromatic and pungent coffee. I had a 'Gatsby' which was a massive foot long bread roll filled with a really sweet cured ham with avocado and a this sauce which tasted like a cross between yoghurt and mayonnaise. This was served with crisps for about £4.50 which was an okay deal considering it was quite a lot of food. The roll tasted unusual but it was new, interesting and filling. The Zulu Lounge is a great alternative to the usual greasy spoons and certainly worth a visit for a culinary trip on the wild side!

Oh, Bouvrage Bouvrage. There's no way you could possibly get away with missing out on Bouvrage and…read morenot feeling guilty about it. Last time I went to the Farmer's Market I got one of their delicious bottles of braeberry juice, not really knowing at all what braeberry was. I still think I don't know what braeberry is, though it tastes damn good. So so sweet and with no added sugar. It's all kind of too much for me to take in. Braeberry juice is Bouvrage's second drink. Their first, raspberry, is pretty awesome too. I think the only reason I'm more into their braeberry is because it's a a completely new experience for me and I'm pretty fond of those. Their juice isn't just tasty, though, but they make a point of mentioning their berry's medicinal qualities: it's not only anti-bacterial but also helps with stress. Seriously, why go to the doctor for stress when you can just buy juice from Bouvrage and soap from Caurnie?

Beetlejuice is a relatively new addition onto the sandwich scene in Edinburgh. It was only fairly…read morerecently that I first came here for my lunch and I realised what I was missing. Beetlejuice is situated just around the corner from the main University campus, George Square, so it is a convenient place for students to go to for their lunch. Beetlejuice is relatively small inside, but they sell the most delicious home made lunches and they offer a wide selection of sandwiches fillings in the deli counter at the back of the shop, with a lot of non-meat options so it is a great place for vegetarians as they will have lots of choice. They also serve a wide range of really delicious smoothies and freshly squeezed juices, as well as home made soups. I ordered the carrot and coriander soup for my lunch which was tasted really fresh and full and flavour - yum! The food is perhaps a wee bit more expensive than the other sandwich shops in the area, but the food is truly beautiful so it is worth it!

What attracted me to this shop was the name: the movie Beetlejuice actually had given me nightmares…read moreas a kid (I had a vivid imagination). However, this isn't a scary shop- it's just a sandwich bar with a funky exterior. But other than the funky exterior it doesn't offer anything really that different than the other independent sandwich shops on this street: reasonable lunch deals and good sandwiches for a quick bite.

We stopped by here for breakfast and were pleasantly surprised! The food was delicious and the…read moreservice great. The avocado toast was fantastic, as was the scone! Highly recommended!!!!

Good price for a latte! No syrups but my coffee was sweet enough without it. I'll definitely be…read moreback to try one of the yummy cakes they had on display. Lots of seating in front and back for small groups.

Aww Juice Monkeys! It's a juice/coffee bar And it has lots of cuddly monkeys dotted around the…read moreplace! High concept or WHAT?! Ahem, anyway, I love the monkey, and not just because of the name/plush toys- it has free wifi; good quality [Illy] coffee; really nice juices, like really really tasty, particularly the juicy lucy, it is SUPERB; nice food; friendly staff. Good stuff. Some of the chairs are a bit uncomfortable and it's pretty small so it can feel a bit cramped if a few people are in there all tippytapping away on their laptops and swigging on their juices and coffees, but I'm still giving it 5 stars because it is charming. And cheap. But mainly charming.

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