Vegan
Organic
Western
Take-out
Bakery
European
Gluten-free
Cafe serving a selection of starters, burgers, sandwiches, all-day breakfast, soups, and Buddha bowls. Emphasis on cooking from scratch and creating healthy dishes. Est. 2016. Open Mon-Thu 12:00-22:00, Fri-Sun 10:00-22:00. Last orders 9pm. Open hours vary.
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Last update on 29 Aug 2024 by Vegan1957
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Added by craigmc on 05 Dec 2016
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Featured Review
Angelina-Sabrina
Points +383
Holy Cow? Holy Grail! 🙏 - Edit
Suuuuuper lecker und total lieber Service 🤩
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651 Reviews
First Review by craigmc
StefanHarvey
Points +188
Amazing red Velvet cake - Edit
Lovely venue, friendly staff, amazing red velvet cake
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alexxandradoll
Points +32
Perf stopover - Edit
Was waiting for my bus omg just soooo good
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Sophievoli
Points +92
Lovely experience - Edit
So happy to have stumbled across this charming little eatery close to the train station. All three of us (with only me being a vegan) enjoyed our meals to the fullest. Great flavours, great portion sizes. Not to forget 100% vegan which is a big plus. Yummy cake. Staff were lovely as well!
Read morePros: Great food, Lovely staff, Charming interior
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skrywor
Points +63
Excellent food - Edit
Great food in a central but hidden away spot
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VeechE
Points +118
Best vegan food in Edinburgh - Edit
This place was absolutely amazing!! Best vegan food we had in Edinburgh during our stay and there was some tough competition.
Read moreI had the celeriac burger with kimchi which was the best vegan burger I’ve had. Spiced perfectly, with delicious chunky chips. Seriously amazing.
We then got vegan Reuben’s to go for our train journey home and these were also amazing. The fake meat tasted so real, it was salted and thick, and the veg on it was awesome.
If you are going to Edinburgh you have to stop and eat here. Only warning, it was tiny. We snagged a seat and then three groups got turned away. I don’t think you can pre-book, so get in early for the lunch rush.
Pros: Phenomenal burger , Delicious Reuben’s , Cute decor/atmosphere
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mimi💚veggie
Points +52
Oh the pies 😍! - Edit
An oasis of vegan deliciousness 💚💚💚 in Edinburgh, and with friendly staff too. I loved everything I tried, sandwiches, burgers, soups and pies. Oh the pies are really gorgeous😍 and not too sweet which is very much to my liking. Generous portions, ingredients taste fresh and menu well balanced to provide proteins (nuts, quinoa, tofu, seitan or tempeh), active cultures (kimchi), fibers and vitamins. Do try the infusions and smoothies too, I enjoyed both. I just wish I had more time to try their afternoon tea, with all the savoury and sweet trimmings.
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VRebecca
Points +2311
Great food all day long - Edit
The prices are great taken into account that everything is organic and the food was lovely.
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mandaarrr
Points +73
So good! - Edit
Holy cow has become one of my most favourite cafes in Edinburgh! The turmeric latte was wonderful and they have such an amazing selection of cakes 🎂
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grottz
Points +28
Fantastic Spot - Edit
Super tasty food (fully-vegan menu). Had their quarter pounder burger (bean-based), fries, and side salad. Generous portion size, flavourful, and the salad greens were very fresh.
Read morePros: Generous portion size, Fully vegan, Lots of seating
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EliasAnttila
Points +20
Meh - Edit
Chai latte was very good but the food just wasn't very good. Both me and my partners food was a bit burned. However, the people were nice
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Bazo74
Points +180
holy moly! 💚 - Edit
nice food and lovely service
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Myss89
Points +567
Cozy place with yummy food - Edit
Lovely place with a nice menu full of yummy vegan options, include juices and shakes. I would recommend it if you feel like you want to have dinner in a quiet and cozy vegan restaurant.
Read moreSitio encantador, toda la carta tiene muy buena pinta, incluidos los batidos y zumos.
Lo recomiendo sin duda si te apetece cenar en un sitio vegano tranquilo y acogedor.
Updated from previous review on 2023-05-29
Pros: Muchísimas opcioness, Tranquilo, Friendly staff
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EstherRP
Points +410
Disappointing - Edit
Been here twice and both times it was completely forgettable. Overpriced bland food and incredibly slow service. There are so many better places to eat nearby, I really don't understand why it's got such rave reviews.
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blinki
Points +974
Meh - Edit
I’ve been here several times across a few years and never really been impressed. It’s not bad but it’s very overrated on my opinion.
Read moreThe service is often incredibly slow. Most of the food is bland and it’s on the more expensive end of things for a cafe. I’ve had chocolate cheesecake that you wouldn’t know was chocolate flavoured or meant to be cheesecake if you were told and it costs a fiver. Inside is a bit cramped, it’s a basement and it’s got minimal decor so it’s not really got any atmosphere.
The best thing it has going for it is the location, it’s handy for getting food before getting a bus or train.
Updated from previous review on 2019-06-08
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Pipelu
Points +518
Sadly very disappointed - Edit
I was very excited to check out this place on our last day in Edinburgh, as it’s fully vegan and has great reviews.
Read moreUnfortunately me and my boyfriend were pretty disappointed. The place had a weird vibe to it (tables placed in a weird order, music too loud, pretty dark) and wasn’t very clean. The burger and sandwich very very fatty and the burger bun a little burnt, the fries were soggy and not crispy.
I’m happy that this place is fully vegan but I wouldn’t eat there again if I came back.
Updated from previous review on 2023-05-25
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JesseMcCowan
Points +108
Super tasty - Edit
Cute place. Staff is very helpful. Food was delicious
Read morePros: Lots of options. Dessert display!
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Croissance
Points +3149
nope - Edit
the place is small. it was full so i waited for a table on my own for at least 20 minutes with the staff completely ignoring me as if i was a statue. other people who came later on were all greeted immediately and told their options. but the waiters were even hesitant to come to the table where i sat by myself ? i didnt get water like the others, the table wasnt wiped, i got the appetizer and main meal together and waited for a long time (because many others were seved before me who came after me). there were very little options actually that werent a salad, it was expensive and the food was just not good either.
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Updated from previous review on 2023-05-10
Pros: vegan
Cons: staff, taste
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alisab
Points +20
Great - Edit
Lovely place and delicious food
Read morePros: Food + portion size, Atmosphere, Staff
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BihariIldikó
Points +129
Holy Cow - Edit
Everything was delicious, nice little place.
Read moreCons: Is not expensive
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ismailerden
Points +36
Burnt fries and burgers - Edit
Check the food quality before serving it to your customers. We had to deal with burnt fries and burgers.
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sophialmnn
Points +26
Cute & delicious - Edit
Really nice staff. The soup was delicious, the sandwiches as well! Not the biggest selection. It's s cute and has delicious food!
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russrockett
Points +40
Large portions - Edit
I had a nice smoothie and the quaterpounder burger. The home made bun wouldn't hold together and the burger was quite stodgy, I couldn't eat it all as I found it too dry.
Read moreUpdated from previous review on 2023-04-19
Pros: Nice smoothie, The cakes looked lovely
Cons: Pricey for what it is., Not alot of choice
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Tuomito
Points +1477
Fantastic little place - Edit
This was a brilliant find after a morning wandering the New Town. I decided to go for the soup (cauliflower and tahini) having seen the reviews on HC and was not disappointed. It was amazing and just what I needed to help me adjust to the chilly Scottish climate! Fresh toasted sourdough bread, too. The cakes looked excellent but I didn’t try this time. There are gluten-free options if you need this.
Read moreUpdate April 2023: Another visit to Edinburgh and another chance to drop in. This time, I had the family and we needed to get takeaway. This was not a problem for them. We got two different sandwiches (carrot lox and beetroot) which were brilliant. Lovely fresh bread which was gluten free by default.
Updated from previous review on 2022-09-26
Pros: Fully vegan and proud of it, Central location, Friendly
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gopherveg
Points +2228
Delicious dinner - Edit
I was a bit hesitant to come here after reading some of the more critical Happy Cow reviews, but I’m so happy that I had dinner at Holy Cow. Yes, the menu is short and consists of a few burgers, sandwiches and bowls. It’s not extensive, but I was impressed with the quality of my tofu burger and the fresh chips that accompanied it. The burger and fries were very filling and full of flavour. They definitely hit the spot. For dessert, I had a “grass cake”, an aggressively green cake coloured with spinach. It was very well made and delicious (and not at all spinachy). Service was friendly and quick. My meal worked out to be about £20. I thought it was a fair price.
Read moreThe restaurant is located in the lower level of a large commercial block, a quick walk from the shopping centre. There is a sign above the stairs going down, and while it’s not the most colourful or well lit, it’s still easy enough to locate the restaurant.
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mairi_alexander
Points +88
Delicious - Edit
The food here is beautiful and so fresh. Lovely atmosphere and portion sizes were great.
Read morePros: Fresh food, Nice atmosphere , Friendly staff be quick service
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tomasz_s
Points +615
Very cozy, all-vegan place - Edit
The menu is fully vegan, but short, with a choice of several burgers and sandwiches. The oyster mushroom burger is quite nice, if you're a fan of the dill mayo. Large selection of kombuchas and cakes to choose from.
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JohannaOppermann
Points +48
Sehr lecker & alles vegan - Edit
Der Laden liegt im Kellergeschoss, ist aber trotzdem lichtdurchflutet. Die Auswahl an Gerichten geht von Burgern über Sandwiches bis hin zu Salaten und Bowls sowie Kuchen.
Read moreWir hatten beide das Ruben Sandwich und handmade organic chips und waren begeistert! Wir kommen gern wieder und können die "Holy Cow" nur wärmstens weiterempfehlen.
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