11 of Edinburgh's Best Breakfasts and Brunches

71 Steps
22 Rodney St
New from the Bearded Baker team, 71 Steps is a lovely, calming space located exactly 71 steps from the original cafe. Food-wise, the excellent bagels feature heavily, alongside great coffee and top-drawer sweet baking.

Chotu
16 Haymarket Ter
If you want a bit of heat, head to Chotu opposite Haymarket station. Crispy dosas, fried eggs flecked with spices and fresh herbs, and keema to wake you from the deepest of sleeps.

Edinburgh Larder
15 Blackfriars St
Two great phrases to hear when you’re planning breakfast: ‘high quality’ and ‘all day’. The Larder has them both covered, with top-notch Scottish ingredients aplenty.

Hank’s
162 Fountainbridge
Mornings at Hank’s are a busy affair; wedge in the door and you’ll find high-quality breakfast options, a great salad bar, and a very good baked potato.

Hobz Bakery
106 Leith Walk
If you’re in the mood for a more continental breakfast, Hobz is a great option. Excellent bread, delicious pastries, and a boulevard-esque placement on Leith Walk.

Hula
103-105 West Bow & 94A Fountainbridge
Loads of foliage, in both print and in person, awaits at Hula’s two spots. The brunch options are great, the juices are delicious, and the decor is tropical.

Kvasa
101 Leith Walk
We like big buns, and we cannot lie. They don’t come much bigger or better than at Kvasa, the sourdough bakery and the only place we can think of with a dedicated cinnamon bun loyalty card.

Preacher’s
24-26 Lady Lawson St
Across the street from The Skinny office, these folks have saved our bacon on multiple occasions. Freshly-baked rolls and homemade tattie scones, and great lunch options for later.

Roseleaf
23 Sandport Pl
Mismatched decor, a lovely water-adjacent location and cocktails served in teapots – if ‘vibes’ were an Olympic sport, the Roseleaf would definitely be among the medals.

Singapore Coffee House
5 Canonmills
Bringing kopitiam classics to Canonmills (try saying that three times before a coffee), Singapore Coffee House offers a real change of pace. Look out for their kaya (coconut jam) on toast.

Snax
118 Buccleuch St & 15-17 W Register St
A true Edinburgh icon, Snax is the place to go if you want a classic cafe breakfast. Don’t let the baby blue paint fool you – these guys have been kings of bacon and egg country for years.