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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carolvegan
Points +3766
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
EliasAnttila
Points +20
Meh - Edit
Chai latte was very good but the food just wasn't very good. Both me and my partners food was a bit burned. However, the people were nice
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Bazo74
Points +140
holy moly! 💚 - Edit
nice food and lovely service
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Myss89
Points +437
Cozy place with yummy food - Edit
Lovely place with a nice menu full of yummy vegan options, include juices and shakes. I would recommend it if you feel like you want to have dinner in a quiet and cozy vegan restaurant.
Read moreSitio encantador, toda la carta tiene muy buena pinta, incluidos los batidos y zumos.
Lo recomiendo sin duda si te apetece cenar en un sitio vegano tranquilo y acogedor.
Updated from previous review on 2023-05-29
Pros: Muchísimas opcioness, Tranquilo, Friendly staff
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EstherRP
Points +369
Disappointing - Edit
Been here twice and both times it was completely forgettable. Overpriced bland food and incredibly slow service. There are so many better places to eat nearby, I really don't understand why it's got such rave reviews.
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blinki
Points +950
Meh - Edit
I’ve been here several times across a few years and never really been impressed. It’s not bad but it’s very overrated on my opinion.
Read moreThe service is often incredibly slow. Most of the food is bland and it’s on the more expensive end of things for a cafe. I’ve had chocolate cheesecake that you wouldn’t know was chocolate flavoured or meant to be cheesecake if you were told and it costs a fiver. Inside is a bit cramped, it’s a basement and it’s got minimal decor so it’s not really got any atmosphere.
The best thing it has going for it is the location, it’s handy for getting food before getting a bus or train.
Updated from previous review on 2019-06-08
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Pipelu
Points +518
Sadly very disappointed - Edit
I was very excited to check out this place on our last day in Edinburgh, as it’s fully vegan and has great reviews.
Read moreUnfortunately me and my boyfriend were pretty disappointed. The place had a weird vibe to it (tables placed in a weird order, music too loud, pretty dark) and wasn’t very clean. The burger and sandwich very very fatty and the burger bun a little burnt, the fries were soggy and not crispy.
I’m happy that this place is fully vegan but I wouldn’t eat there again if I came back.
Updated from previous review on 2023-05-25
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JesseMcCowan
Points +102
Super tasty - Edit
Cute place. Staff is very helpful. Food was delicious
Read morePros: Lots of options. Dessert display!
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Croissance
Points +1975
nope - Edit
the place is small. it was full so i waited for a table on my own for at least 20 minutes with the staff completely ignoring me as if i was a statue. other people who came later on were all greeted immediately and told their options. but the waiters were even hesitant to come to the table where i sat by myself ? i didnt get water like the others, the table wasnt wiped, i got the appetizer and main meal together and waited for a long time (because many others were seved before me who came after me). there were very little options actually that werent a salad, it was expensive and the food was just not good either.
Read moreseriously what...
Updated from previous review on 2023-05-10
Pros: vegan
Cons: staff, taste
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alisab
Points +20
Great - Edit
Lovely place and delicious food
Read morePros: Food + portion size, Atmosphere, Staff
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BihariIldikó
Points +105
Holy Cow - Edit
Everything was delicious, nice little place.
Read moreCons: Is not expensive
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ismailerden
Points +34
Burnt fries and burgers - Edit
Check the food quality before serving it to your customers. We had to deal with burnt fries and burgers.
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sophialmnn
Points +26
Cute & delicious - Edit
Really nice staff. The soup was delicious, the sandwiches as well! Not the biggest selection. It's s cute and has delicious food!
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russrockett
Points +40
Large portions - Edit
I had a nice smoothie and the quaterpounder burger. The home made bun wouldn't hold together and the burger was quite stodgy, I couldn't eat it all as I found it too dry.
Read moreUpdated from previous review on 2023-04-19
Pros: Nice smoothie, The cakes looked lovely
Cons: Pricey for what it is., Not alot of choice
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vivsan
Points +419
Best vegan food i ever had!! - Edit
2019-04-17: The best burger and fries in town! We litterly went back to Edinburgh from Aberdeen to eat at Holy cow again. The food is amazing and the cakes are also the best i ever had
Read more2022-04-21 update: have been dreaming for the burgers for 3 long years so i went back to Edinburgh, still the best burger i ever had. Same for the cakes, they are still the best.
2023-04-13 uppdate: still good! The staff is so friendly and helpfull.
Updated from previous review on 2022-04-24
Pros: Fully vegan meny whit lots of different options , Worth every penny we spent, Cosy atmospere
Cons: That its in Edinburgh and not in sweden
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Tuomito
Points +1367
Fantastic little place - Edit
This was a brilliant find after a morning wandering the New Town. I decided to go for the soup (cauliflower and tahini) having seen the reviews on HC and was not disappointed. It was amazing and just what I needed to help me adjust to the chilly Scottish climate! Fresh toasted sourdough bread, too. The cakes looked excellent but I didn’t try this time. There are gluten-free options if you need this.
Read moreUpdate April 2023: Another visit to Edinburgh and another chance to drop in. This time, I had the family and we needed to get takeaway. This was not a problem for them. We got two different sandwiches (carrot lox and beetroot) which were brilliant. Lovely fresh bread which was gluten free by default.
Updated from previous review on 2022-09-26
Pros: Fully vegan and proud of it, Central location, Friendly
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gopherveg
Points +2079
Delicious dinner - Edit
I was a bit hesitant to come here after reading some of the more critical Happy Cow reviews, but I’m so happy that I had dinner at Holy Cow. Yes, the menu is short and consists of a few burgers, sandwiches and bowls. It’s not extensive, but I was impressed with the quality of my tofu burger and the fresh chips that accompanied it. The burger and fries were very filling and full of flavour. They definitely hit the spot. For dessert, I had a “grass cake”, an aggressively green cake coloured with spinach. It was very well made and delicious (and not at all spinachy). Service was friendly and quick. My meal worked out to be about £20. I thought it was a fair price.
Read moreThe restaurant is located in the lower level of a large commercial block, a quick walk from the shopping centre. There is a sign above the stairs going down, and while it’s not the most colourful or well lit, it’s still easy enough to locate the restaurant.
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mairi_alexander
Points +30
Delicious - Edit
The food here is beautiful and so fresh. Lovely atmosphere and portion sizes were great.
Read morePros: Fresh food, Nice atmosphere , Friendly staff be quick service
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tomasz_s
Points +456
Very cozy, all-vegan place - Edit
The menu is fully vegan, but short, with a choice of several burgers and sandwiches. The oyster mushroom burger is quite nice, if you're a fan of the dill mayo. Large selection of kombuchas and cakes to choose from.
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JohannaOppermann
Points +48
Sehr lecker & alles vegan - Edit
Der Laden liegt im Kellergeschoss, ist aber trotzdem lichtdurchflutet. Die Auswahl an Gerichten geht von Burgern über Sandwiches bis hin zu Salaten und Bowls sowie Kuchen.
Read moreWir hatten beide das Ruben Sandwich und handmade organic chips und waren begeistert! Wir kommen gern wieder und können die "Holy Cow" nur wärmstens weiterempfehlen.
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HappyZ
Points +155
Lovely hidden Place - Edit
Attentive stuff and nice Food, offers also cakes
Read morePros: Glutenfree options availabel
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lawriecorner
Points +437
Delicious Food - Edit
I have eaten at Holy Cow on a number of Edinburgh trips. I love the food! Great portions, fairly priced. Staff are lovely and the cake is super.
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BGBAILEY123
Points +167
Lovely food - Edit
Lovely place with friendly staff and great food
Read morePros: All vegan food, Not expensive , Allow dogs
Cons: Not accessible for wheelchair users, Cafe is small, you may need to see about booking
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TaraCarney
Points +192
Love the tofu burger - Edit
love the tofu burger and the Banoffee pie always super good
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RuthCaste
Points +76
Comida sabrosa - Edit
Pedí el plato de espaguetis de calabacín y me encantó la combinación de sabores, el tofu estaba delicioso 🤤. Mi pareja pidió un sándwich y también le gustó. De postre pedimos la tarta de galletas Lotus y omg, de lo mejor que he probado, estaba deliciosa! El café que hacen también está muy rico y el personal es muy atento y agradable 😊
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JennySouter
Points +40
Cakes second to none - Edit
I regularly visit Holy Cow and the burgers are exceptional. It’s always so disappointing to go to other restaurants and the sole vegan option is a sad shop bought burger, this is never the case at Holy Cow. I have omni friends who like to eat here as well so the food really is fantastic. If I get any cravings for cake this place is my first choice.
Read morePros: All vegan , Great food, Great service
Cons: Stairs aren’t accessible for those in wheelchairs
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Louceyyyy
Points +42
Amazing sandwiches 🥪 - Edit
Almost missed this place as you have to head down some steps to find it but we weee so pleased we came here on our last day in Edinburgh. We both had Reuben’s and they were incredible! Super filling and delicious.
Read morePros: Totally vegan, Amazing selection of cakes , Great service
Cons: A tad expensive
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LoisBoyd
Points +44
Cake! - Edit
This is my fav place to get vegan cake. Oreo cheesecake is the best. Chips are also super yummy.
Read morePros: Lots of choices
Cons: Overpriced
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