Second Edinburgh location. Offers a selection of starters, burgers, sandwiches, all-day breakfast, soups, and a kid's menu. Emphasis on cooking from scratch and creating healthy dishes. Located in the Edinburgh Printmakers building with access through the art gallery/art shop. When the art gallery/shop is closed there is access from the back of the building (from Gilmore Park). Afternoon tea can be booked in advance. Open Tue-Sun 10:00-18:00. Kitchen closes at 5pm. Closed Mon.
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1 Dundee St (at Edinburgh Printmakers, Gilmore Park), Edinburgh, Scotland, EH3 9FP
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Last update on 26 Jan 2024 by eric
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Added by craigmc on 17 Aug 2021
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Featured Review
SarahHm
Points +31
Excellent food, good service - Edit
Very delicous breakfast no matter which choice! Excellent food, good service. Loved to eat there. I'll come back any time.
Read morePros: Excellent food, Traditional veganized choices
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59 Reviews
First Review by craigmc
k-mcg
Points +69
Great for breakfast - Edit
We went immediately at opening and had a full cooked breakfast and a Reuben - both were beautiful but the Reuben especially. Very nice staff too, and it wasn’t too busy first thing.
Read morePros: Great food, Nice staff
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Celticbhoy67
Points +13
Excellent place - Edit
Highly recommended vegan cafe in a restored Printworks in Fountainbridge in Edinburgh. Spacious, light and dog friendly, Cara our cairn terrier is a big fan! Food and drink very good and staff very friendly. Vietnamese tofu burger is a favourite.
Read morePros: Pleasant environment, Great menu, Friendly staff
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Gingertwins
Points +109
Fabulous for brunch - Edit
We celebrated a special birthday here on Saturday. The cooked breakfast was delicious. The pancake and waffles were also very tasty. A really lovely place for an informal breakfast, lunch or afternoon tea. The building is also great, a bit like a New York loft space, above a printmaker studio, high ceilings, floor to ceiling windows and outdoor space. Service friendly and efficient. We will be back.
Read moreUpdated from previous review on 2024-01-15
Pros: Breakfast , Waffles and pancakes , Service and location
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craigmc
Points +35308
Never disappoints - Edit
Been so many times and always really happy. Great food in a cafe that offers a chilled space away from the hustle and bustle of the city.
Read moreUpdated from previous review on 2022-03-13
Pros: 100%, Staff, Cooked not prepared
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conn0rr
Points +503
Big recommend! - Edit
Huge portions, I had the oyster mushroom burger and loved it.
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MarieTheBat
Points +119
Amazing place - Edit
I already loved Holy Cow located in the center but when I discovered this one it was even better. The food is good and the spot is great. Calm, very rarely packed. It's located inside an art gallery, don't be affraid to go in and climb the stairs. Nice for an artsy coffee date ☕
Read morePros: Great spot , Calm , Good cakes
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LeandraRigo
Points +20
Nice, quite, goood - Edit
Very kind and really good food, quite small but comfortable, unfortunately they don't sell beer
Read morePros: Delicious sandwiches and milkshakes , Very kind service, Nice insides and clean bathroom
Cons: Not a lot of tables , Don't serve any alcohol
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FunkJunkie
Points +16
Best breakfast ever - Edit
Small menu but really good food and a nice space
Read morePros: Best vegan breakfast I've maybe ever had, Friendly staff
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lawriecorner
Points +451
Worth the walk - Edit
It's quite a trek out to Holy Cow Lounge, but it's a very nice cafe. Very spacious, you'll have no issue finding a seat. Food is lovely and like the city centre cafe, the cake is excellent
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LaraLemons
Points +1714
Expensive for what it is - Edit
So the menu is a real mix but the food is good. The service wasn’t great when we went sadly, maybe understaffed. It’s really a café but I think £15 for a breakfast is excessive.
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Chnanis
Points +8124
Nice bright space, good food, friendly service - Edit
I enjoyed the meal here. The atmosphere was nice with ample space. The cafe is attached to an art gallery with a car par at the back. Good food and lovely service. Would be great if the food and dessert selections were a bit wider.
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Alyson
Points +793
Nice space and good cakes - Edit
Had a lovely slice of plum & chocolate gingerbread, with a pot of tea, late afternoon with a couple of friends. Nice space for a cafe.
Read moreThe non-caffiene tea selection seemed to be much smaller than the menu, but that might have been a temporary blip.
Pros: Fully vegan, Nice space, Good cakes
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Happychar
Points +45
Original menu options - Edit
Menu selection was interesting and original, unlike most places that just make variations of the same meals. Food was all home-made incl fake meats and flavour combos worked well.
Read morePros: Menu selection was original
Cons: Drinks were quite expensive
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LaneErickson
Points +157
Excellent flavor and neat venue - Edit
Tasty, simple food in an art gallery
Read morePros: Friendly service, Lots of art, Great flavors
Cons: no pizza as far as I can tell
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Kittybiscuit
Points +8704
Nice food and smoothie - Edit
We arrived for a late lunch and it was good to be able to get food out of hours. This is in a gallery and the space is really nice. We ordered a chocolate and peanut butter smoothie which was delicious. I ordered the oyster mushroom burger and my partner ordered the vegan cooked breakfast. I liked that the mushroom was crumbed in my burger. The sauce balance was right. There were also chips with this. My partner enjoyed the vegan butter. Nice service.
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Scottishvet
Points +456
Good food :) - Edit
Nice food. Slightly cumbersome to find the way in but worth it when there
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TeresaLorenzini-Garc
Points +84
Excellent Afternoon Tea - Edit
Absolutely gorgeous afternoon tea.
Read moreI've waited soooo long for a gf vegan afternoon tea and this didn't dissapoint.
The sandwich fillings were unique and very tasty especially the vegan fsh and no egg mayo. The desserts were light, moist and delicious but the very best was the scone, jam and cream, omg so light, completely and utterly delicious and worth the trip over there. We'll done to the talented chef and lovely staff
Pros: Vegan and gf, Unique , Tasty
Cons: Bit out of town but worth it
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erin199831
Points +205
Food was ok - Edit
I tried the rueben sandiwch and the Mac and cheese and both were okay, nothing remarkable
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Stina778
Points +560
Modern, airy restaurant - Edit
Upon arriving in Edinburgh, we immediately went there and had a wonderful lunch (Haggis and Reuben sandwiches) and cake with coffee.
Read morePros: Friendly staff, Good, healthy, fresh food, A lot of art around you
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hayleyglanville
Points +70
Lovely range of hot drinks - Edit
A variety of hot drinks to choose from, as well as a tasty lunch range!
Read moreTried a Blue Matcha and a Turmeric Latte, both were absolutely stunning. Will definitely be trying their food menu next time I am in the city.
Updated from previous review on 2022-06-05
Pros: Lots of options, All vegan, Tasty
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linsey93
Points +643
Lovely - Edit
Have visited the Holy Cow Lounge a couple of times now and have found it to have a lovely vibe and friendly service. More spacious than the sister restaurant and food tastes fresher. High quality ingredients. Will need to go back and try the afternoon tea. Hidden away location above a printshop, would highly recommend to all.
Read morePros: Fresh food, Lovely vibe , Great service
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EmmaFaeEdinburgh
Points +1399
Bright and airy space - Edit
I was always a big fan of Holy Cow on Elder Street, but it's such a small location I often stressed about getting a table there.
Read moreYou won't have any such problem here - the lounge is much bigger than its Elder Street counterpart and has a lovely airy and relaxing vibe.
We had reuben sandwich, quarter pounder burger and a couple of cakes. It was all delicious and exactly what we would expect from Holy Cow.
Bonus benefit of being in Edinburgh Printmakers. We enjoyed having a nosy around the shop and exhibit after our lunch😄
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SophVegan
Points +26
Beautiful café/restaurant - Edit
Popped into try Holy Cow Lounge as a birthday treat and I’m so glad we did! Prices are so reasonable, food was delicious fantastic options (I ordered the Bibimbap, a slice of Banoffee pie and a coffee all of which absolutely unreal 😍) The staff member who served us was absolutely lovely too which is of course the cherry on top. Will definitely be back here and would love to try the OG café in the east end
Read morePros: Everything is VEGAN 🎉, Portions are fantastic , Delicious food, super friendly staff!
Cons: None!
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Ghiribizzo
Points +224
Winter sunshine… - Edit
The winter sunshine was super strong today - no shade inside!
Read moreGreat staff and service. Great food. Decent music too… #Veganuary
Pros: Vegan
Cons: Slightly pricey
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limegreen07
Points +156
Excellent - Edit
Lovely venue with the nicest waitress. Great food, great service and consistency in a stylish setting to the rear of the Edinburgh Printmakers. The only downside is the cost of some items but everything else outweighs that.
Read moreShame it isn’t open after 6pm but then plenty of cafes close at 5pm.
Updated from previous review on 2022-01-13
Pros: Excellent and friendly Service, Quality food, Stylish interior
Cons: A bit pricey for some items., Hidden away from the street
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MateuszWoch
Points +67
Simply the best. - Edit
Amazing food! So yummy! Not only this, but you could feel how nutritional the food was. We had a bean Mexican salad, a quarter pounder burger, a starter with deliciously rolled carrot, cucumber and home made white soft cheese - oh, it was delicious!
Read moreAnd the coffee...omg! Soo, good! I think it was the best frappucino I ever had, honestly.
Coconut cappuccino was incredible as well.
The team at the Holy Cow Lounge do an amazing job. Staff polite and friendly. Food awesome. Clean venue. What else do you need when you go for lunch?
Pros: Friendly staff, Amazing food, Incredible coffee
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AriellaCharny
Points +22
Loved it so much! - Edit
Sooooo many amazing vegan options! We got the beautiful afternoon tea!
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