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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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Last update on 29 Aug 2024 by Vegan1957
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Added by craigmc on 05 Dec 2016
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Featured Review
Angelina-Sabrina
Points +383
Holy Cow? Holy Grail! 🙏 - Edit
Suuuuuper lecker und total lieber Service 🤩
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661 Reviews
First Review by craigmc
Monkey13
Points +18
Zu hoch gelobt - Edit
Wir bestellten 2 Smoothies. Die dort enthaltene Orange wurde zwar geschält, jedoch mit der weißen Schale und Kernen in den Mixer gegeben, sodass diese Stücke unangenehm im Smoothie verteilt waren. Bei dem Frühstück war nichts besonders, die backed beans scheinbar aus der Dose, kein Schwefelsalz am Rührei, die Pilze nicht frisch angebraten. Bei Burgen waren die Pommes wirklich gut, aber der Rest trocken, da halt nur Kopfsalat als Gemüse drauf war. Die Toilette war auch sehr unangenehm.
Read morePros: Service, Pommes
Cons: Toilette, Essen war nicht lecker
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Sofinka
Points +872
Reuben - Edit
I always enjoy a vegan Reuben sandwich! Friendly staff. Cute spot.
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AntoniaSpencer
Points +49
Wonderful food - Edit
I really miss Holy Cow now I no longer live in Edinburgh, theirs is some of the best vegan food I've ever had! The menu is always really inventive and every meal I've had there has always been just a little bit special. There is always a great selection of cakes too.
Read morePros: Lovely food
Cons: Small, can be difficult to get a table
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DanielOakes
Points +349
Very nice place - Edit
I loved the atmosphere. The staff was very nice. And the food we tried was good. One thing that isn't great in my opinion is that there are very few dishes on the menu. Also, the desserts were good, but, to be honest, I was expecting them to be amazing, and they were just pretty good. I would like to go back and try some of the other things they have.
Read morePros: Nice atmosphere, Nice staff
Cons: Limited variety
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Mindtalk
Points +174
Lovely cakes - Edit
Stopped in for coffee and cake and had the wee outdoor seating area all to myself. Delicious NY style cheesecake!
Read morePros: Cakes, Staff
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veg2015
Points +510
Delicious! - Edit
Cute atmosphere, friendly staff, and delicious food. Wide variety of options, beverages, and a pastry case.
Read morePros: Delicious food, Cute atmosphere
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SDon
Points +1666
Good quality food - Edit
Been here more than once during my 4-day stay in Edinburgh which says a lot. We had dinner and also cakes and coffee which was all of great quality. Especially the cakes are something else!
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meganinoakland
Points +32
Vegan Sanctuary in Scotland - Edit
Vegetables! Fresh vegetables! What a treat to have a big salad (thai salad) after having lots of fried foods. It was delicious! My mom had a sandwhich and it was huge and very satisfying. I wish we had stopped eating sooner because we had np room for dessert! Next time! The food arrived SO fast and staff were lovely!
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riand0
Points +804
Great breakfast - Edit
Huge breakfast // lots of things to try and all pretty good.
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MissCarrots1803
Points +86
Very Delicious - Edit
We had toasties for breakfast followed by a cake. And that was really fantastic. Highly recommended
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vic_riley
Points +446
Great brunch! - Edit
I got the full vegan breakfast and was impressed by the addition of tempeh and tofu scramble, which I don’t often see in vegan breakfasts! There was so much food but at £16.50 I would have been disappointed by any smaller portion! The staff were lovely and the café is a perfectly cosy size.
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That looks so good but also £16.50?!
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maisiemoo99
Points +306
Nice burgers !! - Edit
Really enjoyed my Vietnamese tofu burger, and the chips were amazing !! It would be good to see a few more options for evening meals 😁
Read morePros: Nice atmosphere , Good food
Cons: Lack of options , A bit expensive (but probs Edinburgh prices!!)
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Mylkman
Points +729
Brilliant vegan breakfast - Edit
Read moreI recently visited Holy Cow, a delightful vegan breakfast cafe, and was thoroughly impressed. The menu boasts a diverse array of creative and flavorful plant-based dishes that cater to all tastes.
Pros: Cozy, Friendly Staff, Lots of choice
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ElisaJW
Points +171
Lovely breakfast in a fantastic location - Edit
Went here last Friday to get breakfast. We chose the "full vegan breakfast" which is basically a traditional English breakfast, veganized. It was really good! Especially loved the scrambled tofu and the beans. The chai latte I ordered was also great.
Read moreThe location of this cafe was fantastic too. Very vintagy and in an old building.
Would highly recommend this cute little cafe.
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Laurencouttss
Points +185
Overrated and burnt - Edit
Customer service was nice. But the food was nothing special and was overpriced for what it was. Some of the breakfast was inedible due to not being able to break it apart or bite into it due to being overcooked. Really disappointed as I had this on my list to try while in Edinburgh😒
Read morePros: Location
Cons: Food , Expensive , Underwhelming
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electramayhem
Points +296
Worth a stop - Edit
Stopped here right after our flight got in for a full vegan breakfast. Scrambled tofu was a bit creamier than I like, but all still delicious. Came for a second time for a late night cake (banoffee and NY Cheesecake).
Read morePros: Totally Vegan, Quick service, Delicious options
Cons: quite small
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rialisanne
Points +118
Amazing cakes - Edit
They offer some lovely cakes
Read morePros: Cake , Coffee, Cute cups
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SophieHu
Points +581
solid options - Edit
this is a very nice place to eat. you will absolutely not regret going here
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itsjay
Points +805
Absolutely great! - Edit
Great staff! I got the Reuben sandwich that comes with a side of salad, loved the homemade kimchi inside. I also liked the fries I stole from my friends, tasty but didn’t taste too oily neither.
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Anti_Spe
Points +24
Very yummy Burgers - Edit
Both vegan Burgers we had were delicious and the best we had lately. The price was fair and the portion big.
Read moreJust the price for a slice of cake is a little high.
Pros: Big portions, Very delicious
Cons: Pricey Cake
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T3nzing
Points +28
Un repas digne de ce nom - Edit
Un joli petit restaurant, très bon accueil, très bon repas et surtout une bonne portion !
Read moreUpdated from previous review on 2024-05-13
Pros: Une bonne portion, Ambiance calme, Une belle carte
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WarriorQueen
Points +288
Lovely! - Edit
Lovely place to have breakfast or lunch. I had a great soup of the day (parsnip) and was really satisfied. It was so delicious I forgot to make pictures.
Read morePros: Vegan take on classics, Delicious, The cups are so cute!
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carolvegan
Points +5022
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.
Read morePros: All
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Leo27
Points +2247
Awesome - Edit
Great experience there: From service over food and the venue itself, all so very good. Will come back for sure!
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kmatlockii
Points +244
Vegan full English (served all day) - Edit
A good vegan full English breakfast is hard to find, and getting one in the afternoon is even harder. They have a gluten free version as well. Great burgers and sandwiches too, and nice staff, so highly recommended!
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tonyalockman
Points +119
Tricky to find, but worth it! - Edit
This sweet Vegan cafe is tucked onto the backside of its building so not visible from the street. There were small, laminated signs to follow. I was intrigued by the full Scottish style breakfast served all day, but went with the King Oyster mushroom burger and wasn’t disappointed. I heard other guests ordering soup of the day, which was mushroom, and that also sounded so good! Because I had spent the morning climbing Arthur’s Seat and then walked to Holy Cow, maybe a mile and change- I was so hungry and managed to then finish off a generous slice of Red Velvet cake, which was served with berries on top.
Read morePros: Menu is small but everything looked delicious , Vegan only, Clean and cute
Cons: Hard to find, but I’m not from Edinburgh
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roisindooley
Points +1460
Nice - Edit
I had the Vietnamese tofu burger- it was good
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