Holy Cow

My partner and I had some trouble finding this cafe - there is some old signage labelling it "Halo Coffee Bar" or something like that. It is just off the corner of York and Elder St, if you hit the bus station and bus station lane you have gone too far! Look for the Halo sign - I spotted the HappyCow sticker which gave it away. The cafe is lovely and cosy and the staff were really friendly. We ordered the soup of the day - French onion - and it was topped with a lovely cheese, served with bread and vegan margarine. The server was kind enough to offer to split one serving between two bowls as my partner and I wanted to share it. My partner had the Cheddar BLT as his main which was really nice with tempeh bacon. My partner asked for no tomato and they kindly offered to substitute that with peppers which was great. I ordered the fish burger which came with a delicious tartare sauce and freshly cut potato wedges. It was so filling! We shared a slice of the peanut butter chocolate cake which came with a side of chocolate sauce - it was divine, very rich and lovely! Would like to come back again.

Absolutely delicious! Spicy lentil soup and kale salad were amazing with the presentation and taste of a high class restaurant. I will be back again and again!

I visited Holy Cow last week whilst visiting a friend in Edinburgh. My vegan boyfriend and I decided to check it out after a quick search here on Happy Cow and it was so worth it!

My boyfriend had the CBLT and a protein shake. I don't enjoy fake bacon but my boyfriend thought it was incredible. Also not a big fan of protein shakes either but it tasted really nice!

I had the soup of the day which was a red lentil curry soup. It was incredible, the perfect warming meal for a chilly winters day. The homemade bread it came with was a little dense for me but my boyfriend enjoyed it.

We grabbed a slice of peanut butter chocolate cake as well to take away. This was essentially vegan chocolate cake with peanut butter instead of icing For people that love peanut butter this is definitely a winner.

The staff were really lovely to chat to and the decor was very modern and comfortable.

I was all impressed to see that they were taking into considerations reviews and had implemented a suggestion of a reviewer on Happy Cow to bring out salt, pepper and ketchup with the meal.

I've been to Holy Cow a few times now. I love their cakes - especially the lemon drizzle. The coffee is also good. I was a bit disappointed with the CBLT but the homemade bread was fantastic. I loved the bloody burger - beetroot - it is amazing. The burger, the bun, the trimmings, the chips... all so tasty. The staff are excellent, informative, friendly and helpful.

I've walked past this gorgeous little cafe before without realising it was there, but after seeing some great reviews on here for it, I looked this place out and I'm very glad I did!

I got the fish burger and a green smoothie. The burger was delicious and had a fairly convincing fish flavour. The chips were also very moreish. The smoothie contained aloe vera (which I think is a lovely flavour anyway), and this was the nicest aloe vera flavoured drink I've ever had!

Other reviewers have noted that this place is expensive, but it isn't outlandishly so in my opinion (£9.50 for a very large burger and chips), and is completely worth it.

Updated from previous review on 2017-01-09

I went here today for a lunch meeting and had an absolutely fantastic BBQ jackfruit burger with chips and a coconut milk latte. The staff were incredibly lovely, helpful and friendly. A great addition to Edinburgh's growing vegan scene; I'll definitely be back again!

Almost walked right past it but so glad I didn't! Cosy little cafe with great coffee, and super friendly staff. Got the CBLT and it was perfect, generous portions of everything and the most I have enjoyed facon before. Will come back next time in Edinburgh for sure

I really enjoyed my Mexican Burger and the staff couldn't have been more helpful. Small suggestion- maybe offer salt, pepper & Ketchup when you bring the food as I had to ask for all three. But really lovely food 😀

Today I went to Holy Cow and had the Mexican burger. The food was delicious and service was quick. Too full to try the lovely looking cakes but will try next time.

Lovely little place with really friendly staff and great tasting 100% vegan food and drink. Safe to say we'll be back!

lively cafe offering home made soup, home made bread and home made cakes (raw and baked.
the stew was fantastic and Herby, no overwhelming flavour, just well balanced.
my hemp protein shake was also delicious.
I look forward to coming back soon.