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Breakfast, Brunch & Lunch

Proper café culture on the Pleasance serving ambitious breakfasts and lunches that justify the queues.

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You'll find yourself on the Pleasance, that slightly chaotic stretch between the University and the Meadows, standing outside this place wondering if it's actually worth the wait. It absolutely is. The menu reads like someone's actually thought about what makes breakfast matter—we're talking sourdough that's been treated with respect, eggs cooked with precision, and lunch options that go well beyond the expected. The room's got that understated café energy: stripped wood, decent coffee, and enough natural light to make you feel like you've got your life sorted, at least for the next hour. Locals rotate through like clockwork, which tells you everything.

Known for

  • Serious sourdough breakfasts
  • Carefully cooked eggs and toast combinations
  • Quality espresso and filter coffee
  • Lunch menu that justifies repeat visits
  • Popular with University crowd and locals
4.5(431 reviews)
65 Pleasance, Edinburgh EH8 9TG, UK