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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Added by craigmc on 05 Dec 2016
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Featured Review
carolvegan
Points +3784
Spectacular! - Edit
Staff was really lovely and made us very welcome and comfortable. Ordered the fully vegan and gluten free breakfast, my hubby the tofu burger. Also green smoothie and a Karma Cola. For dessert, the Ferrero pie. Everything was soooo tasty!!! Highly recommended!!! It is in a hidden spot, but so cool.
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510 Reviews
First Review by craigmc
VeganDamian
Points +496
Lovely food! - Edit
I’ve been to Holy Cow quite a few times, and all their food (Burgers, Salads, Cakes) are a consistent treat. Nice atmosphere. Friendly staff.
Read morePros: Food is consistently tasty, Friendly service, Cakes 🤤
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EuanBass
Points +156
very short walk from my hotel, and i was there, - Edit
absolutely divine
Read moreamazing coffee, great staff and lush soup
Pros: lots of vegan options , amazing staff, top draw soup
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TravellingPlants
Points +48
Good burger and chips choices - Edit
Mushroom burger interesting and better than the soy burger
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Immitis_tabula_rasa
Points +56
Really chilled, welcoming place, with ace food and service:) - Edit
Recommend the Ruben sandwich and banoffee pie!
Read morePros: Service
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ReeceSyvret
Points +28
Afternoon tea - Edit
Great afternoon tea! Chickpea eggs were amazing!
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gearsforqueers
Points +1858
Seasonal burgers and great cakes! - Edit
Holy Cow has a wonderful changing selection of seasonal burgers, with highlights including the tempeh BLT and the vietnamese tofu burger. It's super close to the bus station, so easy for travellers to pop into. Everything is handmade from scratch and tastes delicious. The garlic mayo in particular is a favourite!
Read moreSave room for a slice of some incredible cake!
Updated from previous review on 2021-08-08
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Em'shonesty
Points +51
Tasty, cosy vegan cafe! - Edit
Lovely cosy feel, makes you feel separate from hustle and bustle of the city. Only tried the vegan cakes but they were amazing, nice and sweet with a good texture.
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Hanalane93
Points +603
Amazing dinner! - Edit
We sat outside and had a lovely time and a lovely meal! Will definitely come back the next time we are in Edinburgh!
Read morePros: Lots of vegan options , Great quality food , Nice outdoor seating
Cons: Only con would be that it's soft drinks only
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sarahwilko
Points +161
Best carrot fish sandwich EVER! - Edit
I had the carrot vox sandwich and it was delicious. I’ve also had the Reuben before (both v yum!) The cream cheese was so so tasty and the carrot was super fishy and yum. The bread was also lovely. Very yummy!! Highly recommends
Read morePros: Lots of options, Value for money, Healthy/plant based
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caitlinharrad
Points +225
Tasty food but not loads of options - Edit
Food we ordered was tasty but wasn’t a huge deal of options - open sandwiches, soup, salad or burger. Service was lovely and attentive and vibe inside was nice but would’ve liked perhaps another option or two!
Read morePros: Food was tasty, Good service
Cons: Slightly short of options
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capn.lee
Points +49
Great food - Edit
Get the Reuben, it's great and a large portion too
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WendyHumphreys
Points +78
Holy Cow - this place is delicious! - Edit
We sat outside in courtyard on a sunny evening - lovely setting. Our group of three had the portobello mushroom burger, Vietnamese tofu burger and Quarter pounder with cheese. All delicious and the chips in their skins were out of this world. No alcohol on the menu when we visited - I had the caramel Frappuccino - wow! 😍 Definitely recommended.
Read morePros: All vegan, Delicious food, also appreciated by meat eater., Lovely staff and nice courtyard outside
Cons: None really except no alcohol if your preference.
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Virisz
Points +68
Delicious sandwiches and cakes - Edit
Fantastic fresh cakes and very creative sandwiches.
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honoraryidiot
Points +2369
Really good sandwiches - Edit
Had a Ruben and asked for cheesey chips. They sort of chopped up some violife slices which was a bit weird, expected them to put under the grill maybe? Otherwise really good
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ASierra
Points +598
Amazing sandwiches - Edit
We are not too fan of burgers. Thankfully this place offers amazing vegan sandwiches too! We went for the CBLT and the ‘vegan salmon’ (carrot) one. If you are a fan of fish but your vegan values are more important than that… this will be a good alternative to being reminded of the ‘taste of sea’ in q cruelty free way. You are welcome!
Read moreUpdated from previous review on 2021-07-04
Pros: Inexpensive place, Fairly good variety of food, Nice athmoaphere
Cons: Burger-based restaurant
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TeaJenny
Points +332
So much potential - Edit
Great comfort food.
Read moreLoads of tables and the atmosphere encouraged you to stay a while, read a book, have more tea.
Excellent serving of tea! Loved the size of tea pot - makes it worth the money.
Burger was sublime, chips devine and the homemade garlic mayo was delicious!
I don't recommend sitting on the window seat as the height difference of the seat and table might give you back pain if you're tall like me.
More music/atmospher would add a lot to this place. Maybe even a splash of colour on the walls.
Pros: Good food, Garden, Size of tea pot
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healthie.veggie
Points +2058
Such a lovely spot - Edit
Really sweet little spot in the heart of Edinburgh, wouldn’t stumble across it - would have to know it’s there. Customer service was great and the food was delicious :)
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benjy2603
Points +83
Lovely secret garden - Edit
Very surprised by the size of the garden. Lovely coffee and food.
Read morePros: Lots of cake options
Cons: Hard to spot, we walked straight past it
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Whaleshark
Points +26
Amazing burgers and cake - Edit
Lovely cosy cafe with a great menu and friendly staff. So many cake options I need to plan more visits!
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picandocodigo
Points +578
Delicious food, great place - Edit
The food and the cafe are just amazing. One of the best places for vegan cake, but everything they have is excellent.
Read morePros: Amazing food and delicious cakes, Really nice place, Friendly staff
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EarthlingBridget
Points +302
Lovely atmosphere and food! - Edit
Entirely vegan. My partner and I had a sandwich and the soup of the day, which we both loved! I've never had carrot lox before but it was incredible and new!
Read morePros: All vegan, New and exciting food, Good atmosphere
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christieleemanning
Points +36
Absolutely superb - Edit
Incredible food and the best chips I have ever had! Couldn’t recommend more.
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TheEverydayVegan
Points +618
Amazing sandwich - Edit
Had the Reuben sandwich and omg- so juicy and delicious, the sauce to die for. Best sandwich in town by a country mile. Returned two days is a row and had to wait both times because the place is so popular. This is a small place, not a hugely professional outlet but the team are friendly, proactive and the food is crazy good.
Read morePros: Ever changing, interesting menu, Reasonably prices for central Edinburgh, Really central
Cons: Often busy (but not really a con)
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RebeccaLarios-Jones
Points +34
Amazing vegan junk food - Edit
The quarter pounder was hearty and the chips are to die for. Was with a omnivore friend and she loved it as much as i did.
Read morePros: All vegan, Amazing cakes!
Cons: Small seating area
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kasiaromi
Points +197
Delicious food, cozy place. Cakes melting my heart - Edit
I’m totally in love with ambience , food, service overall experience was perfect
Read moreThey serve a range of soups, sandwiches, burgers. Plenty variety of a cakes - big slices. Wow.. Burgers came with hot and crispy chips we loved our first time experience with Holy cow. Everything home made and I was licking my fingers
Pros: Perfect menu for vegans, Leave space for a cakes in your tummy
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whitesiroi
Points +1823
OMG - Edit
finally I found something new in UK, vietnamese tofu and tiramisu was great, gonna come again and try other stuff。
Read moreupdate, next day tried cakes & they are great、oreo's one is superb
Pros: all vegan, staff is great
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Emma89
Points +25
Small cosy vegan hideaway - Edit
Nice staff, quick service and a variety of options and plenty desserts and cakes! Good coffee 😊
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