There are many great establishments in Edinburgh that serve up a fantastic breakfast and brunch!
To find out where the best breakfast and brunch places are in the capital, check out our favourites places and in our opinion who is serving up the best breakfasts in Edinburgh.
Contini Ristorante
Opening up in 2004, serving award-winning classic Italian dishes in one of Edinburgh’s former beautiful banking halls. Try….The World Famous Contini Ristorante Focaccia with chargrilled Edinburgh Bacon, pork sausage, fried, poached or scrambled free range egg, black pudding, mushrooms or tomato.
Breakfast served Monday to Friday 7.30 am – 11.45am and Friday – Sunday 9am -11.45am.
103 Georges Street, EH2 3ES | 0131 225 1550 | www.contini.com/contini-ristorante
Juniper Edinburgh
Kick start your day in style with a delicious breakfast at Juniper! Grab a seat in one of our comfy window booths, relax and soak up the stunning views across the city whilst choosing from the fantastic selection of coffees, teas and fresh juices.
There is a tantalizing array of breakfast items and an enthusiastic team to look after you.
Breakfast is available daily, from 9am to 12 Noon. No need to book, simply pop in!
20 Princes St, EH2 2AN | 0131 652 7370 | www.juniperedinburgh.co.uk
Contini – Royal Mile Cafe
The Royal Mile Cafe is an informal Scottish cafe with a gelato parlour and outstanding porridge bar. Our favourite is the Contini Double Cream Porridge, Scottish double cream with a blend of organic Scottish oats, slow cooked and served with your choice of: Graham’s Dairy Double Cream, Strawberry compote and Graham’s Dairy Double Cream or Raspberries, almonds, Scottish honey and chocolate.
Breakfast is served daily from 9 am until 11.30 am.
356 Castle Hill, EH1 2NE | 0131 225 1550 – Opt: 3 | www.contini.com/royal-mile-cafe
Vittoria on the Walk
A fantastic new weekend breakfast is being served, with a great mix of dishes and a delicious array of breakfast options for the little ones.
The chef’s signature creation is a truly indulgent bacon roll – laden with rashers of locally sourced smoked back bacon and slices of delicious Italian pancetta, topped off with a fried egg. It’s the ultimate breakfast choice for meat eaters.
Available 9am until 3pm every Saturday & Sunday
113 Brunswick Street, EH7 5HR | 0131 556 6171 | www.vittoriagroup.co.uk/vittorialeith
Leo’s Beanery
Family run cafe slap bang in the middle of the beautiful New Town of Edinburgh, serving deliciously fresh home baking and quality local produce. Try the croque mon scone, it is amazing, both the meat and vegetarian options are outstanding.
Breakfast served Monday to Friday 8.30 am – noon, Saturday 9am – noon, Sunday from 10am -noon.
23a Howe St, EH3 6TF | 0131 556 4083 | www.leosbeanery.co.uk/
The Basement
Offers brunch with a Mexican influence in a lively atmosphere. Their principles of bringing customers the best produce sourced from local butchers, fishmongers and grocers shines through into their food.
Try…. Migas Scrambled egg with chorizo, peppers, onions and potato on crispy flour tortillas with salsa and sour cream or a Breakfast Burrito – Refried beans, tomato salsa, scrambled egg, cheese and guacamole wrapped in a warm flour tortillars.
Available daily from 11 am.
10a-12a Broughton Street, EH1 3RH | 0131 557 0097 | www.basement-bar-edinburgh.co.uk/
Cramond Falls Cafe
Amazing home cooked food and a very warm welcome. Indoor seating with log fire and seating outside in sheltered sunny walled garden great for families and dogs!. The breakfasts are delicious from a bacon roll to a full cooked Scottish, you wont be disappointed.
Served daily from 9am in the summer and weekends only in the winter.
School Brae, Cramond, EH4 6JN | 0131 312 8408 | www.cramondmill.co.uk/
The Huxley
This a homely retreat from the bustle of our busy city where you can bring your friends, relax and lose yourself in some of the most refreshingly eclectic surroundings that The West End has to offer. Try… Eggs Royale or a Mcallisters Loch Fyne Kipper. Open 7 days a week.
Breakfast available daily from 8am.
1 Rutland Street, EH1 2AE | 0131 229 3402 | www.thehuxley.co.uk
Element
Tucked away amongst the boutiques of Rose Street you will find Element. Their Sunday Brunch offer of a a full Scottish breakfast is cooked to perfection and offer a Bloody Mary that’s sure to blow the cobwebs away, all for £10!
Try…The Full Scottish or Homemade Hash Browns – Grilled mushroom, smoked tomato, spinach, toast and free range egg (fried, scrambled or poached).
Available 11am – 5pm Sundays.
110-114 Rose Street, EH2 3JF | 0131 225 3297 | www.elementedinburgh.co.uk
Montpeliers
Positioned in the heart of Edinburgh’s Bruntsfield, this has been a firm favourite amongst locals for over twenty years. Try.. The Full Monty, The Monty, The Wee Monty for the children. Take your pick there is something for everyone.
Open for breakfast seven days a week, 9 am – 5 pm.
159-161 Bruntsfield Place, EH10 4DG | 0131 229 3115 | www.montpeliersedinburgh.co.uk
Hamilton’s
Situated in Stockbridge, Hamilton’s dishes are cooked to order and many dishes can be tailored to suit dietary needs. Favourites are the Sliced Avacado, Poached Egg, Toasted Sour Dough with Chorizo Jam, or Eggs Benedict with Smoked Salmon.
Breakfast from 9 am seven days a week.
16-18 Hamilton Pl, EH3 5AU | 0131 226 4199 | www.hamiltonsedinburgh.co.uk
The Kings Wark
Situated on the Shore is an Edinburgh institution for Sunday Breakfast. Settle down in comfortable surroundings with the Sunday papers and enjoy a leisurely meal with friends. Try The Kings Wark Bigger Breakfast, or French Toast with Bacon and Maple Syrup.
Breakfast served from 11 am on Sunday only.
36 The Shore, EH6 6QU | 0131 554 9260 | www.thekingswark.com
The Roseleaf
This is split into two main areas, the front lively bar area which is great for casual dining and socialising & the back area, more suited for family dining & quieter catch ups. Try The Roseleafer Vegetarian brekkie or Hunky Haddock Poached smoked haddock & chive risotto topped with curried tempura cauliflower & a seared lemon.
Open 7 days a week and brunch is served from 10 am.
23-24 Sandport Place, EH6 6EW | 0131 476 5268 | www.roseleaf.co.uk
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