Best Breakfast in Edinburgh
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From the classic The Edinburgh Larder - Blackfriars Street and Roseleaf Bar Cafe, to lesser-known spots worth adding to your trip.
★ 4.6 · 4,480 reviews
Queue or book for a table at The Edinburgh Larder, a Blackfriars Street favourite for seasonal Scottish produce. Order the Eggs Royale or brisket benedict and enjoy a proper cup of artisan coffee alongside.
★ 4.8 · 2,469 reviews
Seek out The Roseleaf, a playful Leith bistro near the waterfront where the cocktails arrive in teapots. Sit among the vintage decor and share halloumi fries with honey or a bowl of Cullen skink.
★ 4.7 · 4,590 reviews
Start early at Hula, an Edinburgh favourite with fresh, healthy plates and friendly staff. Order apple crisp pancakes or avocado and poached eggs on sourdough, ideally at an outdoor table.
★ 4.7 · 3,478 reviews
Join the brunch crowd at The Pantry, where a virtual queue keeps the wait manageable. Share truffle potatoes, then dig into avocado toast with streaky bacon or a stacked waffle.
★ 4.7 · 1,485 reviews
Join the queue at Greenwoods, where Edinburgh brunch comes in a bright, stylish room. Tackle the generous full Scottish or order the bacon pancakes that regulars keep coming back for.
★ 4.4 · 1,681 reviews
Join the line outside Lannan Bakery, a New Town favourite worth the wait. Pick from a changing selection of pastries and baked goods and enjoy them fresh.
★ 4.5 · 1,933 reviews
Treat yourself to brunch at Urban Angel, a bright, blonde-wood bistro built around organic and local ingredients. Order the BLT or hummus toast and enjoy the friendly, buzzing room.
★ 4.6 · 711 reviews
Settle in at The Treehouse Cafe for a quiet breakfast near a neighbourhood park. Order the mixed berry, yogurt and honey pancakes and take your time over a good coffee.
★ 4.3 · 587 reviews
Pull up a seat at Cowan and Sons for an easygoing Edinburgh breakfast that locals queue for. Pair a coffee with a cinnamon bun or a morning roll, or grab it to go.
★ 4.4 · 1,647 reviews
Head to Down The Hatch for a slice of Canada in the middle of Edinburgh. Share poutine and fries under the hockey memorabilia, with a beer from the bar to match.
★ 4.3 · 1,347 reviews
Slip into Kilimanjaro Coffee for a slow morning in Edinburgh. Sink into a sofa with a freshly roasted coffee or chai latte and a panini or soup.
★ 4.4 · 742 reviews
Start the day at EM's Kitchen, an Edinburgh brunch spot with a social-media following and a lively room. Order pancakes or a full breakfast and enjoy fast, friendly service.
★ 4.5 · 1,458 reviews
Grab a table at Toast, a snug brick-lined café-bar in Leith with pavement seats. Start with shakshuka or a steak sandwich at brunch, or come back later for a cocktail.
★ 4.6 · 428 reviews
Duck into Ante, a tiny Edinburgh coffee shop known for its rotating guest roasters. Sip a flat white or pour over, then pick from the pastry case, perhaps the croissant bun.
★ 4.7 · 311 reviews
Settle into Ardfern for a breakfast that can easily roll into a long lunch. Order the full breakfast with black pudding and herbed sausages, or keep it light with brunch plates and a glass of wine.
★ 4.4 · 1,357 reviews
Settle in at Loudons Fountainbridge for a calm, home-made breakfast in Edinburgh. Order mushrooms on sourdough or avocado toast, and save room for one of the scones.
★ 4.4 · 86 reviews
Pop into Peregrine, a Northern Irish bakery with a stylish interior and a well-stocked pastry counter. Pick a baked treat and a hot chocolate or coffee, and enjoy a quick, photogenic break.
★ 4.4 · 551 reviews
Begin your Edinburgh day at Mimi's Bakehouse, steps from Waverley Station's Market Street exit. Order a scone with clotted cream and jam, or the savoury beforenoon tea, and browse the cake counter over a relaxed coffee.
★ 4.3 · 887 reviews
Pop into Thomas J Walls Coffee, a character-filled café with brick and wood-panelled walls. Sink into a couch with a chai latte or soup of the day and bread.
★ 4.7 · 124 reviews
Start the day at Oh Deer Bakery & Coffee House, a cosy spot with friendly staff and a short menu of bagels and sweet bakes. Pair a cheese and avocado bagel with a latte, then linger over the latte art.
★ 4.3 · 1,718 reviews
Step into Montpeliers Bruntsfield, a decorated corner brasserie that runs from breakfast to late-night drinks. Try a morning plate with vegan haggis or settle in with a craft beer in the warm, bustling dining room.
★ 4.6 · 1,002 reviews
Find Snax Cafe tucked down an Edinburgh alley, where the chalkboard menu mixes breakfast, burgers and curry. Grab a toastie or panini at the counter and eat alongside the locals on their lunch break.
★ 4.5 · 188 reviews
Stop by Margot for a laid-back Edinburgh brunch with a budget-friendly menu. Order the Turkish eggs or French toast and settle in for a relaxed meal.
Edinburgh · 🥐 Breakfast
The Edinburgh Larder - Blackfriars Street
1h15
Roseleaf Bar Cafe
Hula
The Pantry
Greenwoods Edinburgh
Lannan Bakery
30 min
Urban Angel cafe
The Treehouse Cafe
1h
Cowan and Sons
Down The Hatch Edinburgh
Kilimanjaro Coffee
45 min
EM's Kitchen
Toast
Edinburgh · ☕ Coffeebreak
Ante
25 min
Ardfern
Loudons Fountainbridge
Peregrine - Northern Irish Bakery
20 min
Mimi's Bakehouse - City Art Centre
Thomas J Walls Coffee
Oh Deer Bakery & Coffee House
Montpeliers Bruntsfield
Snax Cafe
Margot
