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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529 Reviews
First Review by craigmc
poppyseed
Points +86
Good food - Edit
Really nice food, and a nice cafe. Enjoyed the red velvet cake - first and only I've had since going vegan! Only complaint would be it's a bit overpriced, but I guess that's what you have to charge to stay afloat, and I'm always happy to support a vegan business.
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EllaClapperton
Points +87
Delicious and relaxed - Edit
We popped in for lunch as it’s nice and central, good location with nice atmosphere. So many yummy cakes on display! We had the Vietnamese tofu burger and pulled jackfruit burger, caramel Frappuccinos, and banoffee pie.
Read morePros: Several burger and sandwich options, Amazing frappuccinos!, Patio out the back for sunny days
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IlSui
Points +62
nice, good, a little expensive - Edit
Nice location, nice staff, good food, a lot of dessert
Read morePros: good desserts
Cons: a little expensive but still interesting
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StuartScott
Points +22
Hidden vegan gem in Edinburgh! - Edit
Saturday morning breakfast - great little cafe tucked away but well worth seeking out.
Read morePros: Big vegan menu , Amazing looking cakes! , Great coffee
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ElizabethMontgomery
Points +110
awesome vegan cafe - Edit
Awesome burgers and handcut chips. The fish burger made from celeriac was the best in town (not sure it's on current menu) lovely cake too and very friendly staff!
Read morePros: full vegan, chips, cake
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dtrain165
Points +22
Nice burger - Edit
I enjoyed the Vietnamese tofu burger, especially the sauce; and the cheesy ninetees trip hop music.
Read morePros: a very nice burger with good sauce, 90s trip hop tunes
Cons: chips a little oily and a side salad would have be
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KellaLawrinson
Points +28
Fantastic Little Cafe - Edit
Sweet Cafe near the bus station of Edinburgh, been once alone and once with a friend and had a great time both. Found the cake slightly dry on one trip, but the brownie on the other was fantastic.
Read morePros: Very Friendly Staff, Incredibly relaxed vibe, Great drinks
Cons: Slightly dry cake
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Athina
Points +974
lecker! - Edit
kleines gemütliches Lokal mit einer nicht allzu großen Auswahl- alles sehr lecker! eine große Auswahl gab es allerdings an kuchen - wir haben zwei probiert- beide waren sehr lecker! der Preis ist etwas hoch deshalb der Punkt abzug
Read morePros: komplett vegan
Cons: etwas teuer , keine großen Portionen
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Chelseachernobyl
Points +817
Tasty and friendly - Edit
Really chill vibe. Music was an amazing blast from the past filled with Björk, sneaker pimps and a lil new stuff like London grammar. Server was soft spoken but very friendly. We had a CBLT that was very tasty. Also had a nice chai latte.
Read morePros: Offers Oatt milk, Relaxed vibe, Lots of options
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vegan&travel
Points +28
Delicious Vegan burgers! - Edit
These vegan burgers are the best, even my boyfriend who is not vegan said it :) Also the chocolate cake with peanut butter was delicious! Definitely worth visiting!
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DeadFred
Points +71
Superior vegan burgers - Edit
We had dinner during a scotland city trip here and it was totally worth it. If you are a burger fan you have to check this one out, no matter if vegan or not.
Read morePros: Really tasty, Relaxed atmosphere, Friendly Staff
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theevetree
Points +158
will definitely return! - Edit
i has the quarter pounder which was a bit messy but the flavor was on point!
Read morePros: many items made in house, they have grilled cheese with 3 cheeses!, great service
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RobNab
Points +55
Perfect! - Edit
Great food. Nice service. Very nice little place!
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Snoopy17
Points +20
Vegan cakes! - Edit
The best vegan cakes in Edinburgh! The red velvet is pure perfection.
Read morePros: Great vibe, Friendly staff, Relaxing atmosphere
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Minuvweyna
Points +127
Nice, centrally located vegan cafe - Edit
Stopped by for lunch, and enjoyed the burgers and sampled the cake. All very nice. The cafe is centrally located and small, so when it's busy it can be hard to get a table. Booking ahead is probably a good idea for busier times, as fortunately they do seem to be busy (they deserve to be!) Cash only (or was when I visited), but there is a cash point nearby.
Read morePros: All vegan, Nice cakes
Cons: Small, so may need to book ahead, Cash only (when I visited)
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xmurrayx
Points +40
Cute, but hard to find - Edit
On our last day in Edinburgh we searched for the Holy Cow!
Read moreIt was a little bit hidden in the basement and the sign on the front was not very noticeable, but we found it!
We had the Quarter Pounder Burger and the Pulled Jackfruit Burger with fries and it was very delicious.
After that we shared a piece of coconut cheesecake. It tasted like heaven!
I highly recommend this place to all vegans who want to have a really good time while eating.
Considering the good ingredients, the prices are reasonable.
Pros: Friendly staff, good background music, Tasty, reasonable prices, fast delivery, cash & credid card accepted
Cons: a little bit drafty at the front table, you want to eat ALL the tasty cakes ;-)
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RosieMegan
Points +22
Tasty.. a touch expensive - Edit
The food was very tasty here and had a nice choice of burgers and sandwiches. A pasta dish option would have gotten a higher rating and perhaps a bit expensive
Read morePros: Lots of tasty options , Friendly staff, Take card unlike advert
Cons: No pasta dishes, No Diet Coke- only expensive brand
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ameliabeth
Points +68
best vegan burgers! - Edit
they have such an amazing range of vegan burgers, sandwiches and salads! me and my family all went for a burger each and it came with a generous side of proper chips. the service was great. ufnfortualy when we arrived there were no seats available so had to sit in the patio (despite the cold) but it was really cosy and protected from the wind and was very peaceful. highly recommend this place to everyone!!!
Read morePros: lots of vegan options, friendly staff, great patio
Cons: slightly expensive , very little seating , no disabled access
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marc.torsoc@gmail.com
Points +213
Wonderful - Edit
Really nice place, food is good, for 10pounds you can have a good lunch, and i really recommend cakes, even though they are extra 4pounds. If it's warm go to the patio, a peaceful and fresh place to sit. Enjoy!
Read morePros: Patio, Nice Staff, Good Food ans reasonable price
Cons: Everything is vegan, but mainly they are sandwiche
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caroline666
Points +149
Holy Cow Edinburgh - Edit
Finally I found HOLY COW at Elder Street, Edinburgh. Luckily. It was so nice there and delicious, great!!! Fantastic Meal, wonderful cake! Nice lemonade, the room ist small and in a cellar, but it is made so nice, great to relaxe here. I wish I could get there more often.
Read morePros: nice location, kind people who work there, great meals and cakes!
Cons: hard to find, not Disability Access, a bit expensive
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Valeria_
Points +46
Cute! - Edit
Delicious and abundant! A bit hidden but is very cute, service was super nice.
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ashleynt646
Points +283
Excellent Food, Incredible Bread - Edit
This place is a must try! It’s perfect for warming up on those cold days and they have some incredible options. Their soups are excellent and their sandwiches are delicious. I didn’t love the salad I got, but after getting soup (sweet potato and lentil) and the bread that came with it, I wish I would have gotten one of their sandwiches just for the incredible flavorful bread. It comes out warm and has incredible flavor and texture. You could come here just for the bread. I tried a few bites of the hummus sandwich which was very good and my friend loved her carrot and orange soup. We also got a sandwich and chips to go for a friend who was sick, and they waited until we had almost finished so that it would still be hot for her which I thought was really nice. Their banoffee pie is incredible too! Would love to try more of their options, and will definitely be back for another visit. The only downside was that it was pretty expensive, but we left full and happy so you DO get pretty big portions for the prices.
Read morePros: All vegan, Amazing bread, sandwiches and soup, Quiet, cozy, place with helpful staff
Cons: Expensive
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Fishchka
Points +52
wow - Edit
The best place where you can eat the tastiest vegan burger on the world! Please try the "Bloody". This burger with beetroot!!!😍
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DougieM
Points +74
Vegan but expensive - Edit
A little simple place beside the bus station. We were delighted to find another vegan place but a little disappointed with the menu. We plumped for burgers and fries which were ok. Would have preferred something a little healthier. The peanut butter milkshake was great
Read morePros: All vegan menu , Helpful staff
Cons: Expensive , More healthy or raw options would be good
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Sarah74
Points +92
Cute little place! - Edit
I stumbled upon this place when I missed a bus connection - it's right outside the bus station, what a lucky find!
Read moreI had a delicious slice of gluten free banoffee pie and a big pot of peppermint tea while my friend had a sandwich. It was so good that I went back on my return journey, this time for a sandwich which was very tasty and well presented.
The place is cosy and staff friendly, it's a great place to go if you are waiting around like I was, the food is good but it is expensive for the amount you get. I would return if I have to wait for a bus connection again, the decent size pot of tea wins me over!
Updated from previous review on 2018-04-21
Pros: Close to bus station, Friendly staff, Fully vegan
Cons: Expensive, Had to ask about gluten free options., Cash only
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jessicajmac
Points +47
try the chocolate peanut butter shake! - Edit
On my last day in Edinburgh I popped into the Holy Cow! What a cute little restaurant.
Read moreThe menu isn’t huge but there are a lot of burger options. I went for the jackfruit burger (it was incredible!) The portion is very big, lots of chips! The burger bun is baked fresh daily and it was so tasty.
I had a chocolate peanut butter shake and it was lovely, not too sweet! I was hoping to get a dessert because they looked beautiful but I was stuffed. I would recommend getting one to go or coming back another time for tea and cake.
Whenever I’m next in Edinburgh I hope to visit Holy Cow again! ☺️❤️
Pros: huge portions , great milkshakes, lots of burger options
Cons: cash only , small venue so may be a short wait
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falafffel
Points +3178
Tasty but pricey - Edit
I went here and had a sandwich, which tasted nice but was a little small for the 8 pounds it cost me. I also wasn't terribly impressed with their menu - basically you can choose between a lot of things which are not naturally vegan, like vegan cheeses, tempeh 'bacon', burgers etc. (but this is just a personal preference, not a real criticism).
Read moreStaff was really friendly, the location is cosy (in a half-basement). They also had a huge selection of cakes, which looked a bit too filling for my taste.
Pros: Tasty food, Lovely staff
Cons: Quite pricey, Only fast-food style options
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