Vegan
International
Take-out
Gluten-free
Breakfast
Serves food inspired by the cuisines of the world. Located at the garden level of St John’s Church. Dishes may include baked aubergine, crushed broad beans & peas, and kimbap. Open Thu 12:00-17:00, Fri-Sat 12:00-20:00, Sun 12:00-17:00.
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Lothian Rd and Princes St (at St John's Church, Garden Terrace Level), Edinburgh, Scotland, EH2 4BJ
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- Outdoor seating
- Accepts credit cards
- Free Wi-Fi
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Last update on 01 Mar 2025 by A&M
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Added by craigmc on 29 Nov 2022
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116 Reviews
First Review by Jessthetics
Buchan
Points +40
Mr - Edit
Excellent vegan food!!! In the heart of the city.
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tiggydickers
Points +276
Delicious! - Edit
Absolutely delicious!
Read moreWe were really impressed by the food - it was absolutely delicious and the owner staff were so lovely!
The meal we had was stunning, we had a salad each with some delightful bread and can only recommend!
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JasmijnEvans
Points +138
Hidden gem! - Edit
What a place!! We were greeted by the super-friendly owner, food was amazing! Definitely the best vegan restaurant I’ve been to. Would love to come back one day!
Read morePros: Friendly staff, Amazing food, Super nice hidden location
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Tonsens
Points +117
Definitely recommended! - Edit
We passed the cafe by accident and were warmly welcomed by the super friendly staff. Sat on the sunny terrace and enjoyed some drinks and desserts. Super nice and cute place with good prices and all vegan. You should definitely give it a try when in Edinburgh!
Read morePros: Super friendly staff, Good prices , Delicious food
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LittleAliceFell
Points +2292
Beautiful home-cooked food - Edit
Had such a wonderful meal at Pulse - the food is made with such care and everything is incredibly fresh. The cafe itself is beautiful and in a lovely location. Very passionate staff - will definitely be back!
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MarisaIvana
Points +170
Good energy - Edit
Great place, so many nice dishes, super friendly people, and actually healthy food!
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ThatsVegayzing
Points +781
Top notch food in Edinburgh - Edit
Vegan food in Edinburgh, Scotland
Read moreFood****
We got the tofu scramble and quinoa salad. Both were delectable!!
Atmosphere***
Very cute and cozy
Service****
Perfect and attentive!
Price$$
Under 20
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Bdean
Points +76
Tasty food in a cute and cosy setting - Edit
The restaurant is really sweet and a lovely place to visit, with delicious food. A bit pricey but would visit again
Read moreUpdated from previous review on 2024-05-25
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kateleext
Points +1205
Good and refreshing, not necessarily great - Edit
A variety of WFPB small plates are offered here. I had the “mockzarella”, seitan slices, and small salad.
Read moreIt was exactly what I needed, as I had a few days of heavy meals and needed something lighter. The vibes were good, owner was super nice, and the location makes it a perfect “break” in the middle of a long travel day. I also really appreciated the freshness of the ingredients.
There were small components of this meal that were amazing, e.g. the sauce with the seitan, but other things like the “mockzarella” itself was average (you could easily make the same thing at home with cashews and tapioca starch).
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jansky7
Points +87
Friendly food heaven - Edit
I can't recommend this little gem enough - from the fantastic, fresh, fragrant food to the wonderful, warm, welcoming owner, Mark. We will be back!
Read morePros: Totally plant based, Fantastic atmosphere, Very welcoming and friendly
Cons: None
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Caitlo
Points +176
Staff is so friendly! - Edit
The food was fresh and absolutely delicious. The owners and waitress were so kind and we had a lovely chat with them about the restaurant and life. Highly recommend checking it out!!
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HenryGouk
Points +88
Great place - Edit
Stopped in here on a whim and had some great soup and a coffee. The server was super attentive and helpful!
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itsmeagain
Points +507
Tasty grub.. - Edit
Grub is tasty , right enough. See what am thinking right about now is that the food is very British vegan, healthy, just nice.. unlike the prices, these are steep.man, real steep. If you like soup, you're in. Now, why they ask for a tip , then, having made you feel guilty, claim it's optional, is totally beyond me. May call in again though.
Read morePros: Vegan, Nice desserts., Soups
Cons: Price, Tip requests..., Cost....
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Sampson555
Points +436
Loved everything about this place. - Edit
The menu has beautiful and original salads with creative twists. The food was fresh, full of flavour and very well priced. It is a place I would happily return to as everything on the menu sounded so tasty.
Read moreThe location is fab. Very central and amazing to find a great place like this. It is close to all the big attractions but tucked away from the chaos of city centres and chain restaurants.
The owner/waiter and waitress were lovely, polite, attentive and guided us through the menu.
I plan to recommend this place to anyone going to Edinburgh. I will definitely return.
Updated from previous review on 2024-03-09
Pros: Healthy, tasty and original vegan meals., Friendly waiters- very helpful., A celebration of vegetables, herbs and spices.
Cons: Not obvious to find- tucked down side of a church
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theindigirl
Points +743
Felt like home - Edit
The owners are so lovely and the food is so homely 💚
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Coeliacsquirrel
Points +421
Hidden gem - Edit
We stumbled across this cosy little cafe and so pleased we did. The menu isn’t huge but tasty & healthy. Perfect spot for brunch/lunch & retreat from the bustle of Princes Street
Read morePros: Tasty healthy food, Cosy ambience, Friendly staff
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DonnaC
Points +1708
So friendly and healthy - Edit
I had a delicious wintry soup here in a cold November day served with a hearty local bread. Love this place and would like to return when next in Edinburgh.
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Love@Sunshine
Points +489
Healthy meals - Edit
Food is unique. Not overpowering taste. Light and healthy meal. Only accept card payments.
Read moreUpdated from previous review on 2023-12-23
Pros: Healthy meal
Cons: Everything is great
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hannearts
Points +4198
Impeccable - Edit
Incredible place with a small menu of delicious options. One of the owners talked us through all of the options, showed us photos and shared his recommendations. Loved it!
Read morePros: Cute tucked away place, Central location , Burst of flavours
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CoralH
Points +80
Proper vegan food in an amazing location - Edit
Fantastic, freshly prepared wholesome food in an oasis of calm just off Princes Street. Our meals were full of flavour. I can’t believe I only just discovered this restaurant. Will definitely be back.
Read morePros: Freshly prepared, tasty food, Amazing location , Very friendly staff
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craftycrusader
Points +368
Decent place - Edit
Stopped in for lunch. The menu was small. Food was nice enough and the staff and atmosphere were lovely
Read morePros: Lovely staff, Nice atmosphere
Cons: Not much choice on menu, Expensive
itsmeagain
So very pricey ain't it..?.
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craigmc
Points +36265
Top Stuff - Edit
An outstanding choice in Edinburgh! Tonight, I chose the seitan and white bean stew, and it proved to be a delightful explosion of flavors. The dish was perfectly complemented by a side of carrot, hispi, and ginger salad, offering a refreshing palate cleanse. The tiramisu dessert was a highlight, achieving a perfect balance of sweetness, enhanced by the earthy undertones of flax.
Read moreUpdated from previous review on 2023-07-28
Pros: Food, Location , Staff
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niamhmaye
Points +30
Amazing! - Edit
Great food and lovely staff!!
Read morePros: Great quick service
Cons: .
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hack_man
Points +26267
St John’s Worth it - Edit
What a great place. We engaged
Read morein delightful social intercourse with like minded individuals. Kimchi stir fry with peas and brown rice - so good! Soup of the day was a skilfully assembled creamed artichoke, chestnut and celeriac. Make sure you get your free Di-hydrogen Monoxide.
Pros: Historic setting , Friendly staff , Healthy vegan food
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Arenaria
Points +59
Totally yummy - Edit
Consistently delicious fresh healthy food and warm friendly welcome
Read morePros: Food is interesting and varied with lots of choice, Mark and team are so friendly and welcoming , Setting is relaxed with a calm atmosphere.
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Chainreaction94
Points +106
Awesome!! - Edit
Amazing food, absolutely recommend to visit! Super friendly and great staff. Deserves 6 Stars.
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jonathan.vanbelle
Points +48
Perfection, thy name is Pulse - Edit
The expression found in vegan culture, “Eat the Rainbow,” referring to the prismatic wealth of fruits and vegetables that our species too often under-appreciates, applies perfectly to Pulse—the dishes at Pulse are the healthiest rainbows one can eat! The meals here fire on EVERY cylinder: nutritionally complete, kaleidoscopically flavorful, culinarily innovative, and vegan. The head chef at Pulse needs her own channel, book series, podcast, culinary school, and so on!
Read moreI visited Edinburgh for a few days and ate at as many fully vegan restaurants as I could fit in my time (including Holy Cow, Chapter One, and Sora Lella). Those other places were fantastic, but Pulse tops them all. If you’re in Edinburgh, dine at Pulse. Make a pilgrimage to Pulse even. I only wish Pulse existed where I live, here in Portland, which is arguably the vegan-restaurant capital of the world.
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