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Mediterranean
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Coffee shop which turned vegan in 2019. Serves coffee with multiple plant milks. Has a variety of vegan cakes and vegan sandwiches. Also serves a vegan sausage roll and smoothies. Open Mon-Fri 08:00-17:00, Sat-Sun 09:00-17:00.
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151 Reviews
First Review by MrTea83
Jaadde
Points +74
Great sandwich and cake - Edit
Hard to find decent vegan sandwiches sometimes so this was great. Lovely vibe, interior and cake!
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noochnosh
Points +56
Excellent Corner Cafe! - Edit
Convenient to Haymarket Tram stop, where we stayed. Friendly baristas, several signs made it clear all offerings were dairy free, egg free, etc. amazing selection of premade sandwiches and pastries. Want to go back and try everything.
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catandcupcake
Points +4060
A must visit - Edit
Everything I've had is delicious!! High quality ingredients and excellent taste. Working my way through the sandwiches! The soup deal is good as sandwiches can be £8 and the deal is £8.50! Coffee smoothies are lovely!
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craigmc
Points +33170
Good options - Edit
Had a all day breakfast which was a great price.
Read moreTattie scones, bacon, spinach, beans, haggis, black pudding all of which was great. A few seeds sprinkled for health, my only criticism was the beans that were just beans.
Menu looked okay and prices IMO were too good value.
Stopped form a Reuben.
Had an all day breakfast before heading to the football. All good. 👍
Updated from previous review on 2021-08-23
Pros: Staff, 100%, Price
JustinaMK
Thanks so much for leaving this great review, we're so glad you enjoyed te breakfast!:) Great photos also!
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eveikigai
Points +630
This café is vegan and proud! - Edit
I loved that there were plenty of novelty items on the menu, we had some iced pistachio lattes and a bounty bar and took away a toasted sandwich. All were delicious. The beautiful animal liberation artwork and the dairy is scary educational milk sign, among other details, didn't go unnoticed!
Read morePros: Close to Haymarket station , Good sized and accessible bathroom , Lots of options
Guest
avocado_jess
Points +2913
Delicious sandwiches - Edit
Gorgeous spot. We have been every day for breakfast and takeaway lunch. We loved our blueberry, raspberry and Nutella croissant / breakfast roll breakfasts and the takeaway sandwiches for lunch were great! So far we’ve tried the Reuben /pepperoni, mozzarella and tomato / sweet chilli “chicken” with cheese and tomato / almond pesto and mozzarella. All have been delicious! Good coffee too, lovely fruit smoothies and delicious salted caramel brownie. We are big fans ☺️
Read moreUpdated from previous review on 2023-06-08
Pros: Lovely staff, Fresh sandwiches full of lots of toppings, Gorgeous houseplants
JustinaMK
Thank you for this incredibly generous review! Very much appreciated.
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Simsimsims
Points +2401
Very nice wee café - Edit
Had a great time! Very chill vibes, good food and pretty art on the wall!
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KellyDonaldson
Points +22
Lovely staff and such tasty food! - Edit
We live in Edinburgh so have eaten at Chapter One many times, but it's been a few months since we visited and I'd forgotten just how good it is! It's entirely vegan, so no need to worry about cross-contamination etc.
Read moreOne of us had a full breakfast (served all day) with (fake) sausages, haggis, scrambled tofu, tomatoes, beans, potato scone, toast and spinach, the other had a soup (Thai green lentil) and a baguette (they have so many lovely rolls/baguettes to choose from - we had the 'brie' and cranberry with spinach). Followed by a slice of chocolate cake and an oat latte (oat is the default milk here). Everything was delicious!
The staff are very friendly and there's a nice atmosphere. It's not huge (room for about 20 customers) but there are large windows, so it's always nice and bright, with pretty fairy lights and plants adding to the decor. It's about 5 minutes' walk from Haymarket Station, so easy to find. Highly recommended.
Pros: Great selection of filled rolls, cakes etc, Tasty all-day breakfast and smoothies, Lovely atmosphere
Cons: Limited opening hours
JustinaMK
Thank you so much for this amazing review - that made our day!:)
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JacobDawson
Points +200
Good for an occasion - Edit
Fantastic to see a fully vegan coffee shop - especially with a good range of food options. However it's ever so slightly over-priced and could use a bit of maintenance.
Read morePros: Peace of mind - everything's vegan!, Good vibes & decor, Dogs allowed 🐕
Cons: Needs a bit of mould treatment!, A tad overpriced - even the great food!
JustinaMK
Thanks so much for this lovely review!
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Loafbnb
Points +81
Worth the walk. - Edit
On a recommendation, I walked right across the city, & past lots of non-vegan cafes serving vegan options, to try the vegan food at Chapter One. It was worth it. The creamy soya latte was one of the best coffees I had all week. Tasty pastrami & vgn cheese seedy cob w/ spinach, sunflower seed & balsamic salad, & a wee red velvet cake.
Read moreA good, filling lunch.
Just a heads up that the cafe looked closed from outside. No 'open' sign & all the windows steamed up. Tried the door on the off-chance & it was busy & welcoming inside!
Pros: Spacious loo! Unusual for a small cafe.😄, Everything's vegan.
Cons: Seeds go everywhere biting into seedy cob., Felt bad for staff having to clear all the seeds!
JustinaMK
Thank so much for this lovely review!:)
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hellohappyvegan
Points +933
Being gracious with 2 stars... - Edit
THE GOOD:
Read morePESTO PRESSED SANDWICH - mozzarella, almond pesto, sun-dried tomatoes, and spinach.
I love pesto, and this was pesto perfection! The pesto was fragrant, it packed a bold basil flavor, and they used a generous amount! The pesto was made with almonds instead of pine nuts. Honestly, I couldn't tell the difference. The multi-grain bread was a good, hearty choice. I liked that they gave me the option to have the sandwich pressed. I gladly said yes, as nothing brings a sandwich together better. ;)
The side salad was a pleasant surprise. It was a spinach salad with balsamic vinegar and sunflower seeds. It was a great way to squeeze in some extra veggies!
The only thing I would change is to add more sun-dried tomatoes. Vegan cheese doesn't always have the best melting abilities, but I was okay with that.
THE BAD:
The cupcake was dense and flavorless. The only good thing about it was the icing. The cappuccino tasted burnt. It was the worst I've had during my entire European trip.
My sandwich was good, but unfortunately my overall experience was terrible. I have never had worse customer service than I did at Chapter One Coffee Shop. The disrespect I received was flabbergasting. It truly made me feel awful. I wanted to leave, but my need for caffeine overpowered my desire to walk out. After I sat down to finish my cappuccino, I thought maybe it was just me, maybe I was overreacting. However, shortly after, an employee came to my table and apologized on the other employee's behalf. That was nice and validating. It confirmed my feelings and experience. Trust me, I get that working in the service industry is difficult. Nevertheless, there's no excuse for that type of behavior. It put a sour taste in my mouth, and everything I ate was tainted.
You can watch my visit to Chapter One and see all of the vegan food I ate in Edinburgh on my YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Pw-0mh0q3iM&t=1s
Updated from previous review on 2023-03-31
Pros: Pesto
Cons: Dense Cupcake, Burnt Cappuccino, Worst service ever experienced
JustinaMK
Thanks so much for the review! Very glad you enjoyed the sandwich. I can only apologise for the service you received that day. That particular member of staff no longer works with us - we can only hope you're able to see this as an issue with one person, as opposed to the whole shop. Please pop in whenever you're next around - we're confident we can make a better impression this time. Have a great day!:)
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scrippz
Points +121
Great Sandwiches - Edit
I had the mozzeralla pepperoni sandwich. Was great
Read moreJustinaMK
So glad you enjoyed our sandwich! Thank you!
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LaraLemons
Points +1688
Sooooo good!! - Edit
Firstly, lovely friendly staff and great food (although it makes it difficult to choose). I haven’t had French toast since being vegan but this was great. And the bacon was scrummy too. My partner had the full English which was exceptional - in particularly the haggis! Great sweet options too!
Read moreJustinaMK
Thanks so much for appreciating our food and leaving a review!:)
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LoisBoyd
Points +44
This is the daddy of vegan cafés in Edinburgh. Get a loyalty card. - Edit
Sandwiches and dogs. So yummy and the sweetest staff. We love to see it.
Read morePros: Always adding new items to the menu , Peanut butter espresso smoothie, Student discount on drinks
Cons: It’s a little place so there’s not much seating
JustinaMK
Thank you so much for this lovely review! We're very happy over it!:)
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rainonseven
Points +514
Brilliant spot for brunch - Edit
Amazing sandwiches and cakes and delicious coffee
Read moreJustinaMK
Thanks so much for the lovely review!
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Rosie_Rootz
Points +18
Lovely little spot to eat - Edit
Friendly staff and delicious vegan food!!!! 😋
Read moreUpdated from previous review on 2023-02-04
Pros: Friendly staff and delicious vegan food!!!! 😋
JustinaMK
So glad you enjoyed our food! Thanks so much!:)
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banananna
Points +391
An absolute favourite - Edit
I probably wouldn't have noticed the cafe if it wasn't for the happy cow sticker in the window! It's now become a favourite! Highly recommend the breakfast, probably the best I've ever had! But absolutely cannot fault the sandwiches either!
Read moreUpdated from previous review on 2023-01-03
JustinaMK
Thanks for this incredible review!:)
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Ascoles
Points +440
Coffee break - Edit
Doesn’t look much from the outside but has a cracking offering of sandwiches. They make a great oat flat white and this has become a regular place to pick up a coffee on the way to Haymarket station and when working in the area. Have had the sweet swirls a couple of times but prefer less heavy versions from elsewhere.
Read moreUpdated from previous review on 2022-12-04
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hack_man
Points +23994
Chapitalise - Edit
A cosy local coffee shop away from the tartan tourist traps of central Edinburgh. The impressive array of homemade sandwiches on display was mouthwatering, but we were just after a cup’o’tea and slice of cake. A salted caramel cheesecake slice and mini red velvet cake were the perfect accompaniment to an aesthetically presented pot of English breakfast tea. A tremendously enjoyable experience in a nice part of town
Read morePros: Vegan cakes , Nice atmosphere , Vegan vibes
JustinaMK
Thanks so much for the lovely review!:)
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v4tanimalsss
Points +90
maybe my favourite cafe of all time - Edit
I love the vibe. The food is amazing. The coffee is fantastic. this place just nails it!
Read morePros: Everything is delicious
JustinaMK
That's incredible! You made our day!
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twotonmantaray
Points +70
Best breakfast - Edit
cosy place with filling amazing breakfast
Read moreUpdated from previous review on 2022-11-15
Pros: fully vegan, great selection, nice staff, early opening hours, cosy nice looking cafe
JustinaMK
Thanks so much for this lovely review!
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ValentCat
Points +81
Great Spot - Edit
Always love to pop in here for a coffee and a little treat! Love the croissants and cinnamon buns in particular ❤️ I’d recommend this cafe to everyone!
Read moreUpdated from previous review on 2020-11-07
Pros: All vegan, Great options , Nice atmosphere and friendly staff
JustinaMK
Thanks so much for the lovely review! Much appreciated.
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lawriecorner
Points +385
My favourite Edinburgh spot - Edit
I've lost count of my Chapter one visits in Edinburgh. I holiday in the city twice a year and we visit the cafe at least 3 times a visit, mainly for breakfast (8am opening is a winner for an early bird!)
Read moreI adore the blueberry French toast and chai turmeric latte. My husband loves the vegan fry up.
The staff are so friendly, it's got a great vibe. I just love it here.
I also love the little extras, like free period products available in the toilet.
Pros: Friendly staff, So much choice
JustinaMK
Thanks so much. We very much appreciate your review!
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ZaidaMontero
Points +16
Excellent - Edit
Lovely place with delicious food
Read moreUpdated from previous review on 2022-10-29
Pros: Muchas opciones veganas, Delicioso , Amigable
JustinaMK
Thank you so much!
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hellenae
Points +153
Vegan full scottish breakfast - Edit
Loved everything!!! And the staff is very friendly ❤️
Read moreAbsolutely loved the full scottish breakfast!
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David_B
Points +26
Banging breakfast! - Edit
Awesome big breakfast to start my day. Cosy, chilled cafe. What you doing right now? Get over there!
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Kittybiscuit
Points +7806
Great breakfast options and great value - Edit
23/9/2022. I did get to go back and pick up pastries. The croissants were warm and fresh. Delicious! Such a lovely team working there too
Read moreThis wasn’t too far from our hotel. It was busy when we got there but there were enough seats for us. There were so many nice things in the cabinet, I’m hoping I’ll have time to try these tomorrow. It was so difficult to choose what to have but I settled on the bacon French toast with bananas and syrup and a coffee. My partner had the porridge and a hot chocolate.
The toast was really nice and a huge serving. The “bacon” they used was a good one too. I enjoyed the coffee. Service was nice and the cafe is a nice space.
Updated from previous review on 2022-09-22
JustinaMK
Thank you so much for taking the time to leave this amazing review!
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