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    Pep & Fodder

    4.2 (41 reviews)
    InexpensiveCafes
    Open 7:30 am - 5:00 pm

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    Casual
    Moderate noise
    Outdoor seating
    Good for kids

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    Xiao H.

    The porridge here is incredible. It's extremely well cooked and the portion is large. They have a a good amount of seating as well and wasn't that busy on a Sunday morning around 8:30am. The staff are also extremely nice here!

    Angelo E.

    Wanted to catch my friend before he left the city to head to the Glasgow so we went to this place for tea and cake. The cafe is pretty close to Waverley station but away from the crazy foot traffic in the area. It's a cute cafe that offers the typical coffee drinks and an assortment of sweets and scones. I really wanted cake and luckily they had a carrot cake but gluten free. I was a bit hesitant to try it but the girl said it was really good so I got a slice. Let me tell you...the carrot cake was AMAZING! It was moist and the icing went perfectly well, not too sweet like most icing. My friend who was also skeptical about eating the cake tried it and surprisingly liked it as well. Truthfully, I'd come back to this place just for the cake! Ha! My friend got the million pound shortbread square...(or whatever it's called) you know the ones with three layers- chocolate, caramel, and short bread. It was decent, nothing amazing about it. The staff were pretty nice and the facility is clean. It's a good spot just to chill from the hustle and bustle of that part of city centre... If anything just go to try their carrot cake! Mmmmm

    Carrot and coriander soup.
    Rachel R.

    Despite working nearly opposite Pep & Fodder for the first 4 months of its existence, I had never noticed it before. Oops! And since moving jobs I've not been up Waterloo Place way for a while, or at least not in search of food. But, this Saturday, after a stroll up Calton Hill and in desire of some lunch and a cup of tea my boyfriend and I strolled past and thought "Yep, that place looks nice", and it was. The decor's lovely, the lime green tiles particularly, and they were playing a Beatles best-of (FAB). The chap who seemed to be in charge was very friendly, to everyone and not just us, which really makes you feel appreciated as a customer (I was asked twice how my soup was). I had a breakfast tea and their soup of the day, carrot and corriander which was served in a mug with a slice of bread. I've been trying to cut down on starchy carbs but couldn't resist the bread, mmm. My boyfriend ordered a mocha which was served in a little glass cup. Sweet. Price wise it came to less than £7, which wasn't too bad. I'd agree with previous reviews that comment on the selection available (or lack thereof), only one soup, and teas listed as "Breakfast" and "Herbals" (I assume if you enquire further they have several, as I spotted an Eteaket sign, but it's not obvious). Oh, and whilst the breakfast menu looks decent it was strangely lacking in eggs. But, it's a nice cafe, and perfectly located for a quick pick-me-up after visiting Calton Hill and if I'm in the area again I'll pop by for a brew.

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    A non-touristy cafe; perfect for a getting a taste of local food. I had no idea what a Scottish breakfast was, but I wanted to try it. I yelped "Scottish breakfast" and Pep & Fodder came up so I found my way here. I'm not a fan of porridge to begin with, but it was not bad. I didn't expect porridge to go well with honey and bananas, so I was pleasantly surprised. The cafe latte was also very good. -- taste / 4 aesthetics / 3 vibe / 3 service / 3 price for quality / 4 OVERALL / 3.4

    Yasmin A.

    Excellent cafe. Came here for breakfast and they have a variety of drinks and sandwiches. You can pick your own sandwich and they will toast it for you and serve it with an amazing salad. I got the salami sandwich and it was delicious. Very aesthetic presentation as well. I tried my friend's veggie sandwich and latte as well and both were great. They also have fresh water in a big jug that you can drink. Outlets by every table and free WiFi. The staff were quick and nice. The place is very clean and in a central location.

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    Charissa E.

    From the second we walked in I instantly fell in love with the decor and cosiness of this cafe and loved the diagrams of what makes each different type of coffee above their menu board. I originally ordered the porridge with compote but they were out and so had to settle for porridge with honey (~£2.50) instead. It was not a tough decision as the cold weather outside called for a warm and filling breakfast dish. To go with my porridge I ordered a tea (~£1.80) and choose the 'Scottish Breakfast' option from their tea selection. It tasted similar to many other teas I have tried and I cannot say that any flavour stood out to me. I ended up needing some help to finish the porridge as it was quite a dense and filling portion, however it was very delicious and S my travel companion for my Scottish road trip enjoyed it also. S for his breakfast had a latte (~£2.55) and pain au chocolate (~£1.50) to go with it, he liked both and had no complaints about either. The staff at the counter were friendly and easy to chat with, even with the constant stream of customers coming into the cafe. The cafe was pretty much filled the entire time we were there along with a stream of people doing take away orders showing that it is a popular cafe in the area. Overall I enjoyed my meal and would happily recommend it to anyone in Edinburgh and looking for a friendly, delicious and very reasonably priced meal for breakfast.

    Porridge with honey, nuts and cinnamon and espresso
    Ryan C.

    A fun place to grab some breakfast and coffee. we had never tried porridge until this place. It was very good! Very friendly staff and quality food and drink.

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    Good tasting cafe food that is reasonably priced for its location, ample seating inside as well as outdoors

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    2 years ago

    Sweet little cafe in the heart of Edinburgh. Delicious coffee served in Carraro cups.

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    4 years ago

    Filling porridge. Lots of seating. No Wi-Fi. Super close to calton. Amazing natural light.

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    7 years ago

    Super great service with variety options for delicious breakfast. I highly recommend their coffee as well

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    4 years ago

    Pep & Fodder has fast, friendly service and delicious food in a casual atmosphere. The paninis are amazing.

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    Pleasant little cafe with nice atmosphere and great prices. They have a few tables but excellent sandwiches and coffee

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    Delicious sandwiches, yummy coffee and friendly staff! Great place to stop in before taking a train from Waverly.

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    Very nice staff and delicious food that won't break the bank! Got the BLT and it was great.

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    9 years ago

    Great value sandwich & soup deal. Good service in a nice atmosphere. Good place to drop in for lunch - nice, cozy, & affordable.

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    12 years ago

    This coffee shop has a great set up, staff are welcoming however I was really disappointed with their coffee. Very, very bitter.

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    I originally ordered the porridge with compote but they were out and so had to settle for porridge with honey (~£2.

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    The Dome is made up of three different restaurants, and they're all so different I thought the…read moreGarden Café definitely deserved its own review. Slotted in on Rose Street, at the back of the huge and imposing columned Dome buiding, this gorgeous little city-centre oasis is the perfect place to rest your shopping-weary feet and have a tasty lunch. It's only open from april to early september, and although it's tucked down a narrow street this place is a great little suntrap. You can get wraps, salads, soups, burgers, that sort of thing here - not a full á la carte lunch, but the portions are fairly generous so you'll only need one course. The service was ok, but our waiter didn't even bother to bring us our change back. We had been planning to leave it as a tip for him, but we thought it was a bit cheeky of him just to assume, especially when service is already included in the prices. For a salad and a soft drink you'll spend just over £10 a head, which makes it slightly pricier than a lot of other lunchtime cafés nearby, but this setting is just so gorgeous I'd happily pay the difference.

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    I was walking along the street and happened to past Tasty Buns. I thought it looked really cute and…read moremade it a point to return. They had a glass display case loaded with yummy goods. My very first time I came I tried a vegan cinnamon bun. It was warm, soft, and had that sweet caramelization from the sugar on the bun. It was soooo good. After that, I kept coming back about once a week to grab a treat and sometimes a drink. Everything I've tried has been so delicious and the staff is always very kind. If you follow them on Instagram they even sometimes release what goods are in the shop since they switch it up! Tasty Buns definitely became a go to of mine and I think there is truly something for anyone with a sweet tooth!

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