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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
BlueberryStuart
Points +96
2021 | Chapter One - Edit
It was a bright cold day in August, and the clocks were striking eleven...
Read moreWe were visiting my family in Edinburgh. My relatives are not vegan. Nevertheless, we decided to invite them out to the nearest vegan café.
Upon entering the café, we were surprised that there weren't any overt references to everything being plant-based. If they continue to do this, it would be the ideal café to bring non-vegans that have a bias or prejudice against vegan food & drink (despite having never tried it).
Our relatives were reluctant to try anything.
We assured them that oat milk is one of the best alternatives to dairy milk for coffee.
They loved their lattes.
We loved our cappuccinos.
The sweet treats were lovely too.
The staff were pleasant and the café is cosy.
My only negative is that the place gets very busy - to the extent where you sometimes feel like you need to finish your food and leave quite quickly.
That said, it is great to see a vegan venue become so popular and frequented by so many people.
Me and my partner came straight back here the following morning. Chapter One is reason enough to get off at Haymarket Station...
It's reason enough to travel to Edinburgh!
I would love to see more 'Chapters' in the UK.
Pros: 100% Vegan, Cosy Café, Friendly Staff
Cons: Very Busy
JustinaMK
Thank you so much! Very happy you and your nonvegan relatives enjoyed it!:)
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mary1039
Points +161
the perfect cafe - Edit
I love this place, everything I’ve tried so far is delicious, from the baked sweets to the coffee to the sandwiches, it’s impossible to go wrong. The interior seating area is super cute and cozy too, and when the weather is nice there’s even outdoor seating! Truly can’t recommend this place enough, its easily my favorite cafe in the city.
Read morePros: excellent food, amazing coffee, cozy interior
JustinaMK
We're so happy to hear that! Thank you so much!
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saku
Points +1567
Nice little cafe with potential for improvement - Edit
Little cafe, about nine tables. They have a menu plus baked goods and sandwiches on display. Oat milk ist standard, other milk alternatives cost a little extra.
Read moreEverything is vegan and tasted good. Unfortunately my hot chocolate was only lukewarm, almost cold.
One star less in the rating because the service was nice but extremely stressed and hectic!
My cake was literally slammed on the table because the waitress had to leave quickly.
I understand that it was very busy and the staff had their hands full, but this contributed to a stressed and uncomfortable atmosphere.
A little more relaxation would do well here - for the customers as well as for the staff :)
Guest
NiamhC41
Points +1533
Tasty breakfasts - Edit
Love a visit here before the hairdresser. The tofu scramble is brilliant. Good range of drinks options too!
Read moreJustinaMK
Thanks so much for this lovely review!
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erin199831
Points +205
So so good - Edit
I didn’t expect much from this place cause it’s mostly sandwiches but they were unbelievably good!
Read moreJustinaMK
So glad you enjoyed it, thank you!
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astia00
Points +43
Awesome ! - Edit
Delicious meal, cozy café. All the sandwiches seem so delicious too...
Read morePros: Cozy, Adorable staff
JustinaMK
Thanks so much, very happy you liked it!
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Shakout
Points +161
Subtly seditious - Edit
Not obviously vegan and serving hearty soups, rolls and coffee. Draws a diverse crowd and nestles perfectly in its community. Every neighborhood should have one.
Read morePros: Lovely sandwiches and soup
Cons: None
JustinaMK
Thank you, what a heartwarming review!
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Stina778
Points +552
Tons of sweet stuff - Edit
Wonderful place to have a great breakfast with lots of sweet stuff. We have to come back and try everything. Of course they have savory dishes and serve lunch too.
Read morePros: Tasty food , Big selection of dishes, Great service
JustinaMK
Thanks so much for leaving this great review!
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EmilyJ
Points +173
Fantastic Breakfast - Edit
I had an amazing full breakfast here today. Staff were friendly and the food was delicious. Great value.
Read moreTheir sandwiches also looked great, I’d love to try one in the future.
JustinaMK
Amazing! thanks os much!
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JN8
Points +28
1st Time - Edit
Was driving past and knew this was here but had never been so quickly popped in for some take away lunch. Just picked up a sandwich and a cake and they were both very good. Place looks nice inside as well. Will defo plan a trip for a longer visit next time.
Read morePros: Best sandwich I’ve had for a while
Cons: Wish it had been here when I lived a 2 mins away
JustinaMK
Thanks so much for this lovely review!
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riand0
Points +657
Good food and top team! 👍 - Edit
Everything is vegan — the staff are probably sick of having to confirm that to suspicious visitors like me (who can’t help asking — even when it’s written on the board outside and on the wall menu!) Popped in for a bite when wandering about Edinburgh. The ‘bacon’ roll, iced cinnamon bun and tea were all good. The café quickly got busier after I arrived and staff seemed to be coping with the pressure and being just as friendly and effective as they were when they served me. Will def. return! 😊
Read moreJustinaMK
Thanks so much for appreciating our little cafe.
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C.sieben
Points +142
Lovely - Edit
Cute coffee place. They serve a full breakfast wich is nice for a late breakfast and skipping lunch! Dressing on the spinach would be nice though. Good teas and they seem to have very good coffee as well.
Read moreA bit far from the city center (30' walk) but still reachable as a bus stop is across the street.
Updated from previous review on 2022-05-01
Pros: Good food, full vegan, Nice staff, good price, Lgbtqia+ friendly 🌈
Guest
FayS
Points +190
So happy we found this little gem! - Edit
Stopped for a quick bit of cake and a drink. The cakes were nice but the Broccoli and the Beast smoothie is the thing we'd most recommend! I had the passion shoot which was nice but would go for the broccoli next time. Sandwiches also looked delicious.
Read morePros: Lots of beautiful plants!, Nice chilled atmosphere , All vegan!!
Cons: Nothing!
Guest
RiaMason
Points +22
Great quality food - Edit
We had a full breakfast each, and it was one of the best vegan brekkies we've had! Excellent quality ingredients and great coffee too
Read morePros: Vegan, Fantastic full breakfast, Great coffee
Guest
imogenmichel
Points +2687
Delicious food, lovely atmosphere, great service - Edit
I came here for a late lunch today and it was fantastic! The food arrived really quickly and was very good quality, the staff were great and the cafe itself has such a lovely warm cosy atmosphere.
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ecochee
Points +404
Amazing! - Edit
Great cafe, delicious food and a lovely atmosphere! Plus animal rights artwork on the walls🙌
Read moreJustinaMK
Thank you for coming and leaving this review!
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lizzienicholls123
Points +989
Lovely Vegan Food Spot - Edit
Really lovely coffee shop, with a excellent range of options. We came for breakfast and opted for a sausage and bacon bap and a hot chocolate! Really lovely service and relaxing atmosphere. Very reasonably priced.
Read morePros: Lovely atmosphere , Loads of delicious options to choose from, Delicious food
JustinaMK
So happy you enjoyed it! Thanks so much!
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JamieG2021
Points +49
Great carrot cake - Edit
Title says it all. Good selection, nice atmosphere
Read moreJustinaMK
Thank you so much!
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KayleighMcCarthy
Points +151
Delicious breakfast - Edit
We had vegan french toast with vegan bacon
Read moreLovely vegan croissants and cakes too
Pros: 100% vegan , Delicious
JustinaMK
So glad you enjoyed it! Thank you!
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RachelMatton
Points +26
Amazing! - Edit
Super tasty food, friendly staff and lovely chilled atmosphere
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Spawnchorus
Points +46
Gem of a place - Edit
Really good, tasty vegan food. Decent prices. Lovely staff.
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DavidRichards
Points +318
💫 - Edit
Really nice choices for food and friendly staff
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LukeBracken
Points +22
Awesome - Edit
Great food, great service, went back again the next day. Awesome.
Read moreJustinaMK
Amazing, thanks so much!
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emeliam
Points +178
Incredible biscoff swirl - Edit
Biscoff swirl one of the best things I’ve ever had. The ladies were lovely. Coffee smoothie was nice too
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ASierra
Points +530
Amazing breakfast - Edit
What a beautiful way to start the day! Fully vegan cafe with a clear ethical purpose: say no to animal cruelty. Their menu is now fully vegan and have lots (and I mean lots) of options to choose from. We felt hungry after a total 25km walk the day before… so we went for a traditional English breakfast. The scramble tofu was cooked to perfection, the bacon was scarily similar and the vegan haggis were just perfect. We will be back!
Read moreUpdated from previous review on 2021-07-03
Pros: Lots of vegan options, Reasonable prices, Tasty food and lovey atmosphere
Cons: None that we can think of!
Guest
picandocodigo
Points +578
Great sandwiches! - Edit
I usually get sandwiches here for takeaway, they're super tasty. They also have pastries, cake and other sweets, everything I've tried has been very nice. One of the best coffee places in Edinburgh 👍
Read morePros: The sandwiches are delicious, Plenty sweet treats., Friendly staff
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WeeBetty
Points +214
My favourite café in Edinburgh - Edit
I was very much looking forward to coming back here after being away from Edinburgh for a year and I was not disappointed. My other half and I popped in about a month ago for a late lunch because it was so quiet (we were the only ones there). I had a roll with 3 fillings (bacon, black pudding and tattie scone) and it was much bigger than I had been expecting - it was huge! We then had a coffee and, as it was closing time, the waitress brought us free cinnamon rolls - utterly delicious! The café has a sign with the coffee of the day where you can see exactly where the coffee beans have come from, which I think is a lovely touch. For a vegan café in Edinburgh and particularly given the portion sizes and I would say the prices are reasonable. I will definitely be back!
Read morePros: 100% vegan, Good portion sizes and delicious food , Friendly atmosphere
Cons: The student discount is just for drinks
Guest
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