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Vegan
Mediterranean
British
European
Middle Eastern
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. Cashless. Open Mon-Fri 08:00-17:00, Sat-Sun 09:00-17:00.
243 Reviews
First Review by MrTea83
JimmyJazzz
Points +54
Great vegan spot - Edit
Lovely atmosphere,
Read moredelicious food,
good music,
Delicious coffee,
Prices not far off reasonable.
Would recommend!
Pros: Vibe, Food, Coffee
ChapterOneCoffee
Thank you so much!
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ineeslaliberte
Points +18
A very good option to consider - Edit
Went to have a small breakfast and left satisfied. It has a good quality-price ratio. And there are many options to choose from.
Read morePros: cappucino, blueberry croissant, friendly staff
ChapterOneCoffee
Thanks so much for stopping by and leaving us this lovely review!:)
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ChloeNettleton
Points +76
Amazing Vegan Cafe - Edit
So many amazing options of pastries, cakes, sandwiches and breakfasts. All delicious and nice vibes
Read morePros: Good options, Yummy food, Fairly priced
ChapterOneCoffee
Thanks so much Chloe for this great review!:)
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chloeolhc
Points +21
Amazing! - Edit
Visited in November and made sure I visited again on my recent trip in February. A lovely atmosphere and the food is delicious - especially the Reuben sandwich!
Read morePros: Menu, Vibe, Location
Cons: Little expensive for a sandwich
ChapterOneCoffee
Thanks so much Chloe for your review, much appreciated!
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pamelaw97
Points +462
BEST VEGAN CAFE IN EDINBURGH!🤤 - Edit
Amazing fresh food options. Best chai latte! 🤤
Read morePros: 100% Vegan. No animal abuse., Delicious Food , Cosy vibes - fairy lights and plants
ChapterOneCoffee
Pamela💗Thank you so much!!
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happy_banana
Points +2315
Charming cafe with delicious options! - Edit
This coffee shop has such a wonderful aesthetic - it is brightly lit with lots of plants and greenery. We got the breakfast platter, which was pretty good but I wouldn't say anything particularly out of the ordinary (we enjoyed the vegan haggis the most), and a smoked tofu with kimchi sandwich with a soup add-on. The sandwich was a really great combination of flavors and the bread was wonderful as well. And the soup, which was only a pound more on top of the sandwich, was a Moroccan lentil soup that warmed the soul. We didn't try any sweets but they also looked good!
Read morePros: Really great sandwiches, Friendly staff, Cute interior
ChapterOneCoffee
Thanks so much for your lovely review, we truly appreciate it!
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cleebee
Points +20
Nice Breakfast options - Edit
Went for breakfast . Great flavor and very friendly staff. They have lunch options as well. Fully Vegan menu
Read moreChapterOneCoffee
Thanks so much for leaving us a review!
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Cheryl_S
Points +34
Cheryl - Edit
Absolutely loved the range of sandwiches, pastries and cakes on offer. The Reuben sandwich was the best I've ever had! Friendly staff and delicious food! 🌱
Read moreChapterOneCoffee
That's amazing to hear, thank you so much!
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sam-elizabeth
Points +52
Unassuming but incredible vegan spot. - Edit
An absolute must. Entirely vegan menu. Not only do they offer a selection of vegan sandwiches and cakes, their pastries are amazing. Absolutely delicious. The coffee was also great. Highly recommend.
Read morePros: pastries , service , vibe
ChapterOneCoffee
That's so wonderful to read such a lovely review - thank you!
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Charly0993
Points +2336
Great choices - Edit
They had so many choices that sounded great that it was very difficult to pick just one for breakfast. Tried the smoked tofu and kimchi sandwich (which was delicious) as well as the pumpkin spiced latte and the gingerbread spiced latte. Had a lovely breakfast. Staff was very nice and the place itself rather cosy. Would definitely come back and can’t wait to try their other options!
Read moreChapterOneCoffee
Thanks so much Charly for your lovely review - we appreciate it a lot!
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TheTartanVegan
Points +46
Lovely coffee spot - Edit
Had a mocha and two croissants (one filled with Nutella, one filled with raspberry). Pastry was perfect - not too flakey, but not too moist… just right! Cute vibe to sit in, or a convenient take-away close to Haymarket station.
Read moreUpdated from previous review on 2024-01-28
ChapterOneCoffee
Thanks so much, very glad to hear you liked the pastries!
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Michellepaire
Points +1387
The best! - Edit
Lovely place to visit. They offer super nice food and the coffee is also delicious.
Read moreChapterOneCoffee
Thanks so much Michelle!:)
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Snibby
Points +394
My fave vegan cafe in Edinburgh! - Edit
Looove the porridge and amazing French toast and cakes too!
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unrockbar
Points +146
Awesome breakfast/brunch - Edit
This fully vegan cafe is just a short walk from Haymarket station (or you can get the 2/3/25/33/44 buses which stop not too far away).
Read moreI love the options they offer for breakfast here - the cooked breakfast is awesome, particular shout out to the haggis and the scrambled tofu, super yummy!
I'm always torn though when I order, because the french toast is amazing too. I recommend the option with blueberries and yoghurt, but be warned - there's loads and it's very filling!
As someone who doesn't like coffee, I'm always looking for thoughtful non-coffee options on the hot drinks menu, and the chai tumeric latte definitely qualifies. An actual, tasty well-designed drink (as opposed to other lazy shops that just throw chai syrup in hot milk!).
Pros: Breakfast menu is amazing, Super selection of drinks
Cons: Hard to decide what to choose!
ChapterOneCoffee
Thanks so much for your visit and for the lovely review!:)
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Sasuu
Points +2256
Ein Traum - Edit
Das Café Chapter One ist ein komplett veganes Café, es gibt super leckeres Frühstück , Sandwiches und süße Teilchen.
Read moreDas Café ist einfach so schön und man fühlt sich auf anhieb wohl und auch die Mitarbeiter sind super nett. #Veganuary
Pros: Super lecker, Alles selbstgemacht, Super freundlich
ChapterOneCoffee
Thanks so much for your review!:)
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AlinaDeeg
Points +28
Lovely café! - Edit
Cozy coffee spot. The menu is great. My personal favorite is french toast.
Read moreChapterOneCoffee
So glad you enjoyed the French toast. Thank you!:)
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BethTomlin
Points +183
Lovely spot for breakfast/ brunch /lunch - Edit
Great selection of sandwiches, with breakfast options, and cakes and croissants!
Read moreMy favourite full scottish breakfast i’ve had out in Edinburgh
ChapterOneCoffee
Wow, that's incredible, thanks so much! Amazing photos also!:)
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sann_x
Points +122
vegan heaven - Edit
so many delicious options! my partner had the full breakfast, which was really nice. i had the french toast with banana, ‘bacon’ and maple syrup. also really good! cute and cosy place to sit down 🌱🫶🏼
Read moreChapterOneCoffee
Thank you so much, so glad you liked it!
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Steph25
Points +181
Great to go toasted sandwiches and cake - Edit
Very friendly atmosphere, popped in for a slice of winter cake and toasted tofu and kimchi roll to go. Both fantastic.
Read morePros: Tasty , Friendly
ChapterOneCoffee
Thanks so much for your lovely review!:)
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eduardonasi
Points +1472
Vale muito a pena - Edit
Sanduíches e bolos deliciosos. Cafés muito bem preparados. Ambiente delicioso.
Read moreChapterOneCoffee
Thanks so much Eduardo!:)
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jo_ben
Points +266
Great coffee and food - Edit
Nice coffee and lots of imaginative vegan rolls and cakes.
Read morePros: Coffee, Great food, Friendly
ChapterOneCoffee
Thanks so much, very happy you enjoyed it!
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lils.rock
Points +1156
Amazing vegan cafe - Edit
I loved this cafe, we enjoyed a delicious lunch and their croissants are soooo good! Highly recommend 😍
Read moreChapterOneCoffee
Thanks so much, Lils! Wonderful photos too!:)
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jonathan.vanbelle
Points +48
Scrumdiddlyumptious - Edit
We loved this ethics-forward cafe (signs defining veganism and why dairy is “scary,” i.e. cruel). My wife and I each ordered the full breakfast and both cleaned our plates; as Roald Dahl would say, Chapter One Coffee Shop is absolutely scrumdiddlyumptious.
Read morePros: Full Breakfast, Cozy Atmosphere
ChapterOneCoffee
Super happy to hear that! Thank you for noticing our ethical efforts!:)
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ZippyZGirl
Points +132
Our Edinburgh favourite - Edit
Loved it here so much that we came twice in one day!
Read moreWe ordered French toast with bacon, banana and maple syrup and it was just gorgeous! We also ordered a bacon and sausage bap. We visited again later for more tea and a cinnamon roll. Definitely recommend!
Pros: Size of coffee shop & table spacing, Breakfast choices , Tea!
ChapterOneCoffee
Wow, that's amazing, thank you so much!:)
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ydougan
Points +16
Ms - Edit
Excellent food and good range of plant based drinks. Staff very pleasant too.
Read moreChapterOneCoffee
Thank you so much, very glad you enjoyed it!
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Hickington22
Points +32
Great place - Edit
We had the red velvet cake and Pain au chocolat, both were tasty.
Read moreCoffee was great too.
Great for a vegan treat.
Pros: Good cake, Good coffee
ChapterOneCoffee
Thanks so much!:)
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LezTravelVegan
Points +734
Amazing - Edit
My friend suggested this place as when I come up I always have to settle for a few vegan options. No more! Amazing
Read morePros: Everything vegan, Great choice
ChapterOneCoffee
Yes, we have lots of vegan options and zero nonvegan options!:) Thanks so much for the review!
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