Food was good. More peas than carrots. Two wait staff. The male staff is confrontational

I visited this location back in 2017 while I was vacationing on Scotland for a couple of days. This was recommended by a local, but unfortunately it wasn't a hit for our family. The atmosphere was great and our server was very friendly, the location was also prime. But the food lacked a lot of flavor and came across very bland, and at that point we have tried enough Scottish food to come across a non seasoned meal. Most of the menu also contained Pork which limited a lot of my options, which is of no fault to them, but I feel had I had more variety I would have enjoyed it much more. Going to Scotland again this year, I might try this out again for another experience. read more

Had to take a late train for a difference of 90 British Pound per person difference. While finding time to kill, stopped into MUMS Great Comfort Food for an early lunch. Greeted by an energetic server Naisha that keeps dancing and singing to the rock and roll music in the background. You almost feel energize just being around her. She was helpful and recommended some locals favorite, including a red Bush tea, sausage and mash, the classic breakfast and Shepard's pie. On to the food, that Shepard's pie blew my mind. They use sheep instead of beef as is the case in the US and the lamb made it better. We ended it with a traditional desert called Cranachan which was also delicious. I highly recommend this place. read more

Came here for the bangers and mash before venturing up to the castle my Saturday morning. I arrived shortly after they opened so I was really the only person there for quite a while but I didn't mind it at all because I got a pretty nice window seat. I got the any 2 sausages, mash and gravy for £9.75 with MUMS Traditional Herby pork and the other I forgot...as it was their daily special. The mash was made with leek and carmelized onions and brown gravy. The dish was pretty hefty but was SOO good!! Since I was there early I really took my time and the atmosphere there was quite nice too. I didn't get to finish all my mash at the end but the sausages were great!! read more

The Shepard's Pie was the perfect food to warm us up on a chilly Edinburgh day. The staff was really great and they played great music! read more

Mums - British Near Me - Edinburgh, EDH

Mum's was "Monster Mash", and still retains the same friendly atmosphere; It's pretty well the same place. Because it always seemed to be raining and dark when I was in Edinburgh (winter), one needs comfort food, and this is the place. Like the other reviews say, "the gravy is increadible". I started opting for the Haggis Tower everytime I went. The children and I were several times repeat customers when we were there. Great food, friendly service and fun atmosphere. read more

Mums - The Haggis Tower, so good - British Near Me - Edinburgh, EDH

Visitors from Canada: I'd give this place 0 stars if it was possible. My husband was berated loudly in front of other patrons the moment we walked in because the lady behind the counter didn't hear him say hello (which he did). I think she thought she was being clever, but for us being embarrassed before we even sat down was not a great way to start a meal. At one point while we were ordering, the same lady told me to relax. Top tip: if you want to create a relaxing atmosphere, maybe don't yell at your customers? The server who took over halfway through the meal was much better, but she couldn't (and nor should she have to) compensate for her rude colleague. The food was average. The maple syrup advertised is not maple syrup. This might have been a completely different review (with at least two more stars) if the service had have been even sort of better. I hate wasting my money while on holiday. A really disappointing experience. read more

OooOoOoOOOOoooo. Bangers and mash make me a happy lady. My tum is thanking me even now, eight hours later. I came here for lunch with Sally L and between us we sampled the herby sausage, plain sausage, and one of the day's specials, a pork and ale sausage; chipotle mashed potato and cheese and onion mashed potato; and tomato gravy and caramelised onion gravy. Goodness me. The sheer enthusiasm for the menu shown by our waitress, the delight she took in recommending her favourite dishes (the venison is a winner, apparently) and helping us to choose the best combination of sausage, mash and gravy was worth the fifth star in itself. But the food didn't let this down - super flavoursome, obviously good quality, and very hot. I had a chocolate milkshake, too, which was just as a milkshake should be; ice cream based, and thick enough to stand a straw in. I'll be back for sure! I was having an iffy morning and lunch here was just what the doctor ordered to set me back on track and go into the weekend with my head held high! And my stomach held in my hands... read more

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Choosing an item that you want to eat on the menu at Mums is like lining all of your children up and having to tell them which one your favorite is. Don't worry wee ones, I love all of you. Mums has a selection that can't be beat. I finally decided on the venison and redcurrant pie and my girlfriend had chicken rosemary pie (both delicious). We are aching to return to try the unbelievable selection of different sausage and mash plates, burgers, and puddings. Not to mention everything is under £10 - perfect for poor Americans who spent all their savings to move here. The drinks all sounded amazing too (Irn Bru floats, for real) and went for around £3-4. The service was excellent and our waitress was wonderful. She was funny, friendly, and so helpful. She explained things on the menu that we didn't understand without so much as an eye roll. You guys call zucchini "courgette"? What? Anyways. The atmosphere was simple and a little cooky at times. Classic rock was the soundtrack to our gorging. We will be returning here many, many more times. read more

Mums - Finally, an opportunity to literally piss on the English. - British Near Me - Edinburgh, EDH

Bring on the Albino Shouting Gorillas! Like stepping back in time to somewhere around the 70's or 80's. Reminds me of school dinners but with good ingredients. In fact I'm sure those are the same style water jugs we had at my school back in the day. Bangers and Mash are the order of the day here. And those snausages! OMG. Those snausages. Worth invading a small, unprepared, snausage-rich country for. But luckily they're made in the ole U of K so it's all good. Portion was a little small. I had the two sausage and mash and I showed it who was boss in about three minutes. The Shakes are truly awesome. And I like my milkshakes like I like my women, thick and rich. I shall leave this review until I've had a chance to go back and try their Wagyu beef, 'cos I friggin' love Wagyu beef. #montage to show the passing of time, pages falling off calendars, seasons changing, fade to black # I had always lived with the belief that the cows that turn into Wagyu beef are fed on corn and beer and massaged daily. I like the image of drunk cows saying things like "Yessh, good masharge, thish. Hic moo mooOOOooooOOooo hic" Unfortunately Mums have printed a few 'home truths' about Wagyu beef on their menu and this has led to the crushing realisation that the image of drunken, massaged cows I had in my mind all these years is false. So screw you 'Mums', thanks for that. But now I've had a Wagyu burger and OMFG it's good. Best burger ever, hands down. They treat it with the respect it deserves. You can choose how to have it (have it rare or you are committing a crime) and it simply comes on a toasted bun, no sauce, no plastic cheese, just perfection. I'm getting all emotional thinking about it again. I thought the chips that came with it weren't all that but then.......some of the burger juice dripped onto them and from then on they were awesome. I want to be buried alive under an avalanche of Wagyu burgers and have to eat my way out. read more

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Now that I'm nearly done with the school semester & assignments, I can focus on more important things... like YELPING! Mums is an awesome little breakfast joint and I think it was my favorite meal in Edinburgh. Wake up Sunday morning... what do we want? Breakfast. Got there at 9:50AM and it looked closed :(... luckily for us, they opened at 10. We were the first customers through the door and we were happily greeted by the coolest server ever. I ordered eggs benedict, which weren't as good as the ones I've had in the states, but the pancake stack... OMG... Thin pancakes, bacon slices in between , maple syrup. Holy crap, it was delicious. It was also so pretty I didn't want to eat it... and then, they were so good and our table devoured it. I also don't know what they put in the coffee here. It's freaking amazing and they actually give you a HUGE mug of it, not that little espresso cup crap. Mums, thank you. You made my day! Food was great and service was top notch! read more

Mums - Eggs Benedict - British Near Me - Edinburgh, EDH

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It is sometimes difficult to find a place that suits all of my family's dietary needs - vegetarian + one very picky kid who basically only eats pasta. Mum's not only fit the bill, but fit it deliciously! My kids loved their mac n' cheese and I was super happy w/ my vegetarian Shepherds pie. Their desserts - all of the British classics + milkshakes - were also a hit! Yum! read more

Oh wow. This is like... eating your childhood. Everything warm, soft and comforting from your childhood is served on a plate here at Mums to warm your heart and belly and fortify you against the Edinburgh rains. The menu is heavily situated around sausages and mash, but they serve local, all-natural sausages and quite the variety of them! You're able to choose your sausages (all different kinds, if you're peckish), your mash (a good dozen or so varieties on the menu as well) and your gravy. There's also a good selection of pies and several other comfort foods. The decor is cozy, with a retro 70s feel, and the servers are warm and friendly. I tried the pork, garlic and ginger sausage with garlic and mushroom mash and brown gravy, while the boy had a steak and ale pie. Both hearty, tasty and filling for a grey afternoon. I imagine this would be a good pick-me-up after a pub crawl as well, if you're into that sort of thing. read more

Great comfort food said the poster on the wall. And it was. It was a dreich day and we all wanted some comfort food. Mum's delivered it by the bucket- load. Quality retro dishes that brought back memories. Childhood favourites on the drinks list - who doesn't remember ice cream floats from their childhood. Awesome drink & dessert combo. I had the Spanish chorizo bangers with champ mash & onion gravy. The sausages were packed with chunks of chorizo, full of flavour & meaty goodness. The mash was buttery, lump free and I liked the crunchy sweetness of the spring onions that were mixed through. I opted for a strawberry milkshake to wash it all down. It was the stuff of childhood. Thick, creamy and satisfyingly sweet. In a proper sundae glass too. Most of the group had bangers and mash too. One had the steak pie & declared it as good as her nan's. must be good then. Who doesn't love their nan's cooking. It was huge too. See the pic. Let's not forget the sweeties. The bill comes with fruit salad & blackjack chewie sweeties. We fought over the fruit salad ones as noone wanted black teeth for the afternoon meetings. All in, a lovely meal delivering comfort as advertised. At a reasonable price. We'll definitely be back again. read more

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Didn't know Haggis was comfort food. After mustering up the courage to try it for myself, I was comforted to know that the MUM's recipe I was served contained nothing but ground veggies, bean bits and barley parts, piled high on top of parsnip and carrot mash. (I did order the meaty Haggis, but wasn't going to send this tower of yum back to the kitchen.) The onion gravy was flavorful and the pumpkin-leek-potato soup served with sundried tomato bread was also yummy after I doused it in salt. It's a 5 Pounds Sterling Lunch Special that's worth every pence. And the Irn Brew was like drinking liquid bubble gum. Yes, I felt about seven again with this Happy Meal. In fact, I even got a fruity chew with the tab, which was much better than some lead-based Chinese toy doomed to break after unwrapping it from the cellophane. Next time, if I ever go back to Edinburgh, I'll order the Traditional Haggis in true Scottish fashion--in a skirt and no underwear or in underwear and no skirt, whichever one's more comfortable. read more

We are on vacation and have been looking forward to eat here. It was everything I expected. The beef pie and the stew were both delicious. The place was busy and had to wait a bit however, that a sign of a good spot. read more

Mums - The wife and I enjoying dinner - British Near Me - Edinburgh, EDH

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The one place that everyone kept telling me to go to in Edinburgh, was Mums. I met another Japanese tourist who travelled to so many places, living through the states and Canada - but has never had bacon and pancakes, eggs benedict, or mac n cheese (which came with chips). I needed to fix this. So we shared those 3 items, with 2 teas, and it came to £10 each. I wouldn't say it's the best quality food, but to have a decent hot meal for £7-£8 I'm not gonna complain! I really wanted to try the bAngers and mash (they have 14 kinds!), but didn't have time to revisit. Anyway, we walked away happy and full :) great spot for a tourist looking to get a good value experience for bangers n mash, pies and stews, and haggis! read more

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Mum's was the original Monster Mash. There was some drama over recent years about the ownership of the name and another place called Monster Mash opened a few doors along, forcing the original to rename itself Mum's Great Comfort Food, which doesn't exactly roll off the tongue. But the impostor has closed now, so we're back with the original place, if not the original name. And what a simple but brilliant concept. As the other reviewers have said, this is a retro British diner but with a knowing modern spin. Alongside a list of traditional food (shepherd's pie, macaroni cheese, fish pie, etc.), the personalised sausage and mash menu is the reason to come here. Choose your sausages individually from a changing selection (plus one or two veg options). Choose your mash from a long list of styles, then choose from three kinds of gravy. Under £9 for three sausages, mash and gravy. Yum. Simple, classic, cool. There's also a two sausage option, plus they do a lunch deal where you get soup plus one sausage and mash for a fiver. Last time I was there they were playing classic British rock and had Danger Mouse on the tv. If it gets any more British I'm putting a knotted hanky on my head. The booze options are fairly good, with a few bottled ales. However the last couple of times I've had a pint of Scottish Thistly Cross cider. I'm not normally a cider drinker, but this goes really well with sausages. Apple-based but with a hint of ginger, very refreshing and easy to drink. A bit steep at £4.25 a pint, but I can't resist. And the espresso here is quite good as well. Much better than you would expect outside of a proper café. Even the sweets you get with your bill are nice. They just manage to get everything right. Can you tell I love this place? read more

Mums - Three different sausages with champ mash and gravy, with a pint of Thistly Cross cider. - British Near Me - Edinburgh, EDH

I love you Mum! They are serious with their comfort food. Different options for sausages, mash, and gravy! All to warm your heart! read more

Mums - From top right, clockwise: Haggis, Bangers and Mash, and Venison stew. - British Near Me - Edinburgh, EDH

Came in to grab a Proper breakfast upon our arrival into Edinburgh for Hogmanay, won't disappoint! read more

Mums - British Near Me - Edinburgh, EDH

Great comfort food that any mum would make for a child! Order sausages! Lamb and mint is the best! And the pie is also nice. Overall me and my bro are happy with the food and the price! Reasonable price. Will def go back if we have a chance! read more

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Service is very nice. The server I had is thoughtful American who was helping tourists get better deals on transport and tour stuff Sausage is good mash we're good read more

Stopped in for brunch on a day trip to Edinburgh. There was a bit of a wait to be seated and our food was slow to come out. Thankfully the taste of the food helped to lessen the agony of waiting on an empty stomach. read more

Amazing food, staff and many Beanos for the kids. Prices are very good. Came here 3 years ago and it was definitely on the tour list when we came back this year. Very happy. read more

Mums - A mug of MUMS - British Near Me - Edinburgh, EDH

I mourned the loss of Monster Mash on Glasgow's Byres Road, but I think I prefer Edinburgh's branch even more! Monster Mash specialise in good old comfort food, enough to keep you warm on a cold winter's night. Priding themselves on offering traditional British grub, their simple, stodgy offerings are quite refreshing compared to the bland gloss of many restaurants nowadays. With a crackling radio humming in the background,much of the kitchen in plain view and a cosy gathering of intimate, chipped formica tables that give you the sensation you're leaning, cafe's like Monster Mash have become charming since there aren't enough of them these days. There is an element of nostalgia as you are lovingly served up a massive pile of steaming mash and taters, and the attentive waiters are always on hand to make sure you are suitably well fed. It's very down to earth and the menu is kept short and very sweet, so you won't be bamboozled by fancy options. It's the kind of place you can turn up in jeans to unabashedly stuff your face. In fact, the caring bunch at Monster Mash encourage you to leave your finest attire on the coat hanger, your feigned etiquette at the door, and just to come as you are. They want you to eat and be merry, making Monster Mash the best place in Edinburgh to get some of the finest rustled up scran in the city. read more

Mums - British Near Me - Edinburgh, EDH

British comfort food at its finest. Grease? Check. Salted meats? Check. Love? Check. If you're looking to tickle your tastebuds with bacon butties, sausages and fry ups, you've come to the right place. The atmosphere is on the retro-diner side and the service swift. Prices are reasonable too. If you have an early flight into Edinburgh and cannot check into your hotel yet, I suggest heading here and fueling up! read more

Mums - British Near Me - Edinburgh, EDH

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1. The servers are SO friendly 2. The food is amazing If these two points haven't convinced you to try Mums already then I recommend you go find out how awesome it is for your self! I went in on a Saturday afternoon and they were swamped. A server recommended that I try again in 20 minutes. When I came back they were able to seat me right away. This isn't a fast in and out place and has the feel of a real mom and pop stop. On top of coming here to leisurely dine, their food is also amazing. I had the bangers and mash. For starters there are so many options to chose from just for this one dish! It was amazing how fresh the sausage tested. I ended with the cranchan. The comfort food here will send you straight into a coma. read more

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It's hard to review this place without getting hungry all over again... It certainly fulfills its description of itself as a 'British retro café', but its not retro in the sense of musty and weird, it's retro in the sense of it's that amazing it will honestly never ever go out of fashion. They do have some none bangers-and-mash based things on their menu, like fish & chips or haggis, neeps & tatties, but for the most part the idea is pretty simple: You choose what type of sausage you want, how many sausages you want, and what flavour mash you want. If you're feeling healthy you can opt for a portion of veg one the side, but that'll cost you extra. Speaking of prices, at first when my flatmate and I saw the menu we thought it was a bit steep - surely it shouldn't cost £6.95 for one single sausage and a dollop of mash?! But then the food arrived and we'd felt bad for ever thinking anything bad about this place... The sausages were huge, for one thing. In fact, my flatmate couldn't even finish hers. My personal favourite would have to be the smoked pork and bacon one, but if it that doesn't appeal to you there were about 30 different types to choose from. The cajun mash was definitely a good choice too (although there was easily enough of it to feed 3 of me!), it wasn't too spicy but the waiter's description of it having "just a nice bit of heat" was spot on. For gravy I went for the garlic and herb one - call me boring but I didn't really know what was best to go with the range of flavours already on my plate! If you are feeling ridiculously hungry, you can upgrade to 2 sausages and mash for £8.95, but I think I'll stik to trying to just finish the one first. If you're indecisive, don't worry. The staff were so patient and helpful, presumably because they're used to people taking ages to make their minds up from all the millions of combinations available. It's fresh, it's filling, it's tasty and it's great value for money. If you've not been there already you should be ashamed of yourself. read more

Mums - British Near Me - Edinburgh, EDH

Oh how I love Monster Mash! It serves the most amazing British comfort food with a slight 70's feel to it. Situated just around the corner from the main University campus, George Square, Monster Mash is super popular with all the students at lunch and dinner time so it can be difficult to get a seat. The menu offers a mouth watering selection of British classic meals which completely do the trick when you are cold and hungry and walking around Edinburgh on a miserable day. Monster Mash's menu includes dishes such as haggis, fish and chips, Shepard's pie, steak pie, and my absolute favourite, roast chicken with ALL the trimmings - yum! They also serve a really gorgeous pasta dish with a tomato and onion sauce which never fails to impress. Monster Mash also serve breakfast meals including a full fry up, eggs Benedict and really tasty breakfast rolls which just cost £1.50 - what a bargain! Mt friend absolutely loves their coke floats (coke with ice cream) and I can't seem to get enough of their strawberry milkshakes - they are just so yummy. I cannot recommend Monster Mash any higher, I love it! read more

Mums - British Near Me - Edinburgh, EDH

The external decor of this place really gives me the creeps! There's a picture of an archetypal 1950s woman leering over her husband at you - wtf?! Once you get inside it's clear that they're going for the homely feel, but the tongue-in-cheek manner of it just gives me the shivers for some reason. The food, however, is amazing with all the classic British staples like steak pie, fish of the day with chips, haggis and roast chicken. It's all priced as you would expect with most mains costing about £8 and it all looks and tastes great. I had their chicken pie which was served in a filling portion, and certainly gave me value for money with plenty of tender chunks of chicken and vegetables in a delicious gravy. I definitely recommend this place for great food and quick service. read more

Mums - British Near Me - Edinburgh, EDH

Hearty food at good prices, well served. Not maybe the first choice during the Summer months but last Sunday was a tad damp & chilly so this place drove away the chill with its good sized portions of sausage & mash with sides of mushy peas, topped off with warm chocolate tart & a couple of chocolate-including ice creams. A wholesome, no frills establishment for the whole family. read more

Mums - British Near Me - Edinburgh, EDH

It was my first time here. I loved how friend the staff was. She welcomed me in, and she found out i was a tourist, she immediately gave me a map of the city and gave me some recommendations. I really liked their coffee and the food was good too. I tried their shepherd's pie and it was very filling. read more

Mums - Sheperd's pie with an americano. - British Near Me - Edinburgh, EDH

Oh. My. Goodness. I love this place!! Just went for the first time this past weekend, and I'm already craving another visit. It's such a comfy, down-to-earth environment, and the menu is soooo enticing. I wanted everything on it. Comfort food indeed! I ended up having the mushroom wellington, and I have zero regrets. It was DELICIOUS. And the chips/fries/whatever you call them were fantastic. And wow, I was actually full by the time I finished my meal! That's rare for me. Really cool. And the desserts are awesome, and the range of milkshakes available is drool-worthy... I'm getting hungry just thinking about it all. PS: It's awesome for vegetarians; the person who brought me is one and calls this place a big favorite. :) read more

My mom and I came here after a long day of touring the highlands. We were starving and wanted something warm, comforting, and filling. This place was all of those things! Atmosphere was really cool, it's near the university so there were a lot of students but it wasn't loud or trashy. The food here is AMAZING and they had twelve different kinds of mashed potatoes! I had the beef and ale stew with dumplings and mash and my mom had shepherds pie. The portions are HUGE so only come if you are really hungry or are prepared to take home leftovers. But everything is absolutely delicious! Also, really good beer and cider on tap. I would 100% eat here again and will be recommending it to people I know. read more

Mums - British Near Me - Edinburgh, EDH

Delicious comfort food. We enjoyed our pie and veggie sausage. Restaurant is super conveniently located. Interesting decor and friendly staff. read more

We popped by our first morning in Edinburgh. We plan to come back every day. The gravy was incredible. Bangers in mash have an awe inspiring number of combinations. The vegetarian options are all good - there is nothing "meh" about this restaurant. I wanted to dip the freshly made pie puff pastry in gravy and just have that for a full meal. Service was personable and friendly. Prices were on point. I can only say good things. read more

The absolute best treacle and date pudding I've ever had. Not too rich or sweet, and had a nice scoop of vanilla ice cream. I might be coming back tomorrow for seconds. Friendly service, fair prices, and big menu. They also have alcoholic milkshakes! read more

Mums - Treacle and date pudding. Delicious!! - British Near Me - Edinburgh, EDH

Had an awesome recovery breakfast here. Very extensive menu, but couldn't go past the bangers and mash. Sausages were tasty, with 6 or so types to choose from. The mash was so good, with so many options to choose from! Topped off with gravy, was a great start to the day. Nice relaxed atmosphere with cool music and fun, kitschy layout. Service was good too and waitress very friendly and helpful. Would definitely come again! read more

Mums - Pork & onion and lamb & mint sausage, with mustard mash and onion gravy. Delicious! - British Near Me - Edinburgh, EDH

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Excellent sausages especially the pork and chive with cheese and onion mash. A tradition for me and my partner every time we come here. Never had a bad experience in 7 years. Also do a really tasty breakfast! read more

Mums - Buttermilk pancakes with maple syrup and bacon! - British Near Me - Edinburgh, EDH

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