Diners' Choice: Great for brunch restaurants in Edinburgh/Midlothian

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Updated June 05, 2025

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Urban Angel

4.7

4.7 (936)

£25 and under

British

New Town

About the restaurant

Our café in central Edinburgh is open every day for brunch, lunch, coffee, cake & drinks, sit in or takeaway! We have indoor and outdoor seating available, and we are dog friendly.

We use the finest, carefully sourced produce.

We always save space for walk ins! So if there are no online tables available, please pop by and we will get you seated as soon as possible.

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Michael

Dined 4 days ago

Great cafe in Edinburgh with very good food and wonderful ambiance

Greenwoods

4.7

4.7 (1204)

£25 and under

Breakfast

New Town

About the restaurant

The first breakfast brunch venue in Amsterdam finally makes it to Scotland!

ALL DAY Breakfast / Brunch and Lunch menu. Vegan - Vegetarian and Gluten Free dishes and options. Fully licenced and located in the centre of town just off George Street and 5 minutes from Princes Street and the Station.

Dutch inspired and owned.

Homemade drinks and all food prepared fresh daily.

We pride ourselves on sourcing top quality local ingredients and make our products fresh on the premises as much as we can. And of course, we also brought our Dutch roots with us as well. You’ll find it on the menu and in the restaurant itself. Fancy some traditional Dutch ‘appeltaart’ (apple pie)?

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OpenTable Diner

Dined on Jun 1, 2025

Don’t miss out on Greenwoods! This was probably the best meal we had over two weeks in Scotland. The menu is amazing and the execution is flawless along with excellent service. Plenty of great choices if you are vegan, vegetarian or have allergies. The menu is very unique and thoughtful with both classic and new combinations. We enjoyed a ginger, apple, carrot juice and the harissa roasted root toast - just fabulous! Not sure when we’ll be in Edinburgh again but we will definitely make a reservation at Greenwoods when we return!

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Popular dish

Banana Bread Tumble

Popular dish

The Classic Eggs Benedict

Popular dish

Scrambled Eggs

Loudons Fountainbridge

4.6

4.6 (50)

£25 and under

Breakfast

Edinburgh

About the restaurant

Loudons Café & Bakery serves Scottish and continental delicacies from its location at 94B Fountainbridge. Burgers, quiche, soup and pancakes, as well as a vast selection of cakes feature on a menu where most items are made on site and ingredients are locally sourced. The large centrally located cafe is child-friendly and has outdoor seating and free wi-fi and house an in-house bakery downstairs. Loudon's is about ten minutes’ walk away from Haymarket Railway Station, and a sixteen minute walk from the historic Edinburgh Castle.

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ALAN

Dined on May 26, 2025

Excellent all round ad always. Some of the best coffee and food in the city. All produce is high quality and the bread is in house baked. So far have been many times and am yet to be less than full of praise

The Huxley

4.6

4.6 (929)

£25 and under

Scottish

Westend

About the restaurant

The X marks the spot to the hottest place in town. Pop on down for a spot of breakfast, some people watching or after work drinks.

Dive into our food menu that features both hearty dishes and tasty small plates, perfect for any time of day!

Sip on local draught beers, explore wines from around the world or get adventurous with our creative, experimental cocktails.

Whether you're here for a full meal or just to unwind with a drink, we've got the laid-back atmosphere and delicious options to make every visit memorable.

🧒 Under 18s welcome until 10pm with food
🐶 Dog-friendly
️🍽 Last food orders 9.45pm
⚽️ We show sport
🏃 Walk-ins welcome
🍸 Drinks only bookings welcome
📅 Contact us directly for bookings of 9 or more

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Lucy

Dined 4 days ago

Food was excellent, as was the service. Really relaxing atmosphere, thoroughly enjoyed our breakfast experience

Scran New Town

4.6

4.6 (36)

£25 and under

Breakfast

Edinburgh

About the restaurant

Scran New Town is the perfect spot for a brunch experience that is as lively as it is delicious. Our brunch menu celebrates fresh, local ingredients, blending classic favorites with unique twists to create dishes that surprise and satisfy. But what truly sets our brunch apart is the option to go ‘boozy’ enjoy brunch with a delightful selection of cocktails crafted to kickstart your day with style, from mimosas to Bloody Marys and beyond. It’s brunch, but with a spirited touch that makes any morning or weekend gathering a little extra special.

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Aaron

Dined 6 days ago

Awesome experience at Scran. Super friendly staff. The food was amazing and they had a ton of allergen friendly options for my partner. I really appreciate the staff taking great care of us. We will definitely be back!

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Experience

Boozy Brunch

Loudons New Waverley

4.6

4.6 (64)

£25 and under

Breakfast

Edinburgh

About the restaurant

8 years in the making and part of Edinburgh's New Waverley development within the old town, this is our newest creation. Hidden just behind the Royal Mile and only 5 minutes walk from Waverley train station, Holyrood Palace and the Scottish Parliament building.

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Steven

Dined 4 days ago

Great time at Loudons for breakfast. Throughly recommended!

56 North

4.5

4.5 (122)

£25 and under

Gastro Pub

Newington

About the restaurant

56 North is Scotlands oldest gin bar and also a working micro gin distillery. It serves Scottish and continental food.

56 North is particularly renowned for its collection of gin with over 400 spirits and extensive cocktails & drinks menus features fine wines, local Scottish beers. South Loch Gin distillery is part of the bar and the gin distillery is in the bar to view. The food menu offers an extensive range of gourmet burgers, salads and main items.

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Sarah

Dined 5 days ago

Great food, great gluten free foods available. Kids friendly

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Frites Friday - Steak Frites & Dessert £15pp

Mimi's Bakehouse - Corstorphine

4.5

4.5 (167)

£25 and under

Breakfast

Edinburgh

About the restaurant

Mimi’s Bakehouse is a second-generation family business established in Edinburgh in 2010, when Michelle Phillips sold her family home to open a bakery café in Leith. We have gone on to build a local success story brand that gives people a ‘hug when they walk in the door’ as the original café has since doubled in size and the business has gained five more shops, a successful website selling cakes online and a concession at Archerfield Walled Garden. We also opened an industrial bakery in March 2020, out of which most online trade is produced for fulfilment. Mimi’s Bakehouse has become one of Edinburgh’s best-loved bakeries and an award-winning brand which is a well-known “feel good” place to visit, while remaining small enough to go the extra mile and try new things.

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Hazel

Dined 3 days ago

Great food & nut free zone so ideal for our requirements

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Mimi's Bakehouse - Leith

4.1

4.1 (128)

£25 and under

Breakfast

Edinburgh

About the restaurant

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Carole

Dined on May 23, 2025

Excellent choice of food for afternoon tea, service was a bit slow

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3.8

3.8 (402)

£25 and under

Scottish

Queensferry

About the restaurant

The Little Bakery offers a delicious range of home-baked cakes and goodies, breakfasts, afternoon teas, and quality coffee.
We cater for vegan and gluten free dietary requirements.
Events cakes available including wedding.
Gift vouchers purchase online or instore.

Located in the historic picturesque town of SouthQueensferry close to the spectacular views of The Three Bridges.

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celia

Dined on Jun 4, 2025

We ordered coffee and cake only although the menu shows a variety of snacks, light meals suitable for eating all day long. Its a busy eatery in a popular small seaside town and attracts a variety of customers. Light and spacious surroundings and enough room between tables so you are not disturbed by nearby tables. Staff were pleasant and the order came promptly.

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