Our Favourite Breakfast Spots in Edinburgh

When it comes to the most important meal of the day, Scotland’s capital knows how to serve you well. From traditional Scottish fayre to international delights, Edinburgh has everything you could hope for. Whether you’re craving haggis or haloumi, naan bread or eggs benny, this post will point you in the right direction – and make you hungry! 

Nobles Bar & Restaurant, Leith. 

If it’s a full Scottish breakfast you’re after, it doesn’t get much better than this. Stornoway black pudding is the key selling point of this satisfying serving, alongside local haggis, sausage, bacon, mushroom, tattie scone, baked beans, and eggs cooked how you like them. Not to mention some fancy toasted bread for that wee bit extra sustenance. Only those with a hearty appetite will finish the lot! We also love the crispy polenta dish, with cheese, tomato, poached eggs and romesco sauce. Nobles prides itself on locally sourced ingredients, and the proof is on the plate.

Loudons Café & Bakery, Fountainbridge. 

Loudons takes eggs benny to a whole new level. Each dish features perfectly poached eggs on homemade English muffins, with a choice of delicious toppings. Smoked salmon, chipotle coriander sauce, and cajun spiced crayfish? Go for the Louisiana. Or perhaps you’re more of a creamed spinach, pulled pork and chilli mango sauce aficionado? Failing that, you’ll be sure to settle for some goat’s cheese, chorizo, haggis, or avocado. Good luck with the decision making, and on resisting the home-baking afterwards. 

Dishoom, St Andrews Square. 

An Indian restaurant? For breakfast?! Yep, that’s right. Dishoom is the exotic way to start your day, with spiced eggs and homemade buns or omelette with coriander and green chilli. Our top recommendation, however, is the delish filled naan. Freshly baked naan is filled with herbs, chilli tomato jam and a wee bit cream cheese, along with Scottish smoked streaky bacon and/or sausages. Order with a side of masala beans or grilled mushrooms, and don’t forget to try the ‘house chai’; a truly warming treat for the taste buds with free refills. There’s a reason why there are queues outside (always book in advanced!!!!). 

The Pantry, Stockbridge. 

The Pantry sits in the village-like area of Stockbridge, and serves quality local produce in a bustling café setting. We love colourful dishes with a variety of flavours! Our personal favourite is the Sunshine on Stockbridge with sweet potato, plum tomatoes, grilled courgette, guasacaca, free-range poached eggs and poblano, sounds good right? The BBQ chorizo add-on is also an absolute must! The ‘V-Guy’ meat-free breakfast is also a hot favourite thanks to the tasty veggie haggis and crispy haloumi. Perfect with a flat white and freshly squeezed orange juice. 

The Educated Flea, Broughton Street. 

This cute and compact eatery never fails to satisfy. The menu is filled with quality, local ingredients, used to form interesting and flavourful dishes. The brunch menu typically features a hearty potato hash creation and eggs that could be poached, scrambled or fried. This tatsy treat can be accompanied by ham hock or pulled pork with a fresh salsa or pea puree. 

Those with an impressive appetite can mix and match dishes from the brunch and lunch menus as part of the two-course lunch for £12. Bargain. 

Café Tartine a.k.a the French place, Leith  

Cafe Tartine on Leith Shore is fondly nicknamed “The French Place” by the Intrepidus Outdoors management, who it would be safe to say frequent this establishment. Cafe Tartine offers a rustic French experience, is dog friendly and is open 7 days a week for Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner. What we would like to highlight about this spot is that both the sweet and savoury crepes are exceptional, lots of choice for breakfast (and lunch) and many tasty sweet options too. The final favourite about this spot, of which big boss Ross has assured me, is that the hot chocolate (with cream and marshmallows) at Café Tartine is the best in Edinburgh? You let us know if you agree!

Brunch and supper, George IV Bridge

You can’t talk about breakfast…well, brunch in Edinburgh without Brunch and Supper being pretty high up your list. Located on the George IV Bridge you have some of the best food in Edinburgh smack bang in the centre of the city. If your looking for a full Scottish breakfast or a vegan breakfast burrito, Brunch and Supper has you covered. We really recommend you check these guys out! However, it is also worth mentioning that if you are joining us for a canyoning or coasteering adventure, or booked on one of your hen or stag party packages…these are the people that provide our awesome catering!!! They are that good!!!!

Who Intrepidus Outdoors Are?

Intrepidus Outdoors is an adventure tourism provider based in Edinburgh. We specialise in hill walking, canyoning, coasteering and canoeing tours across Scotland. We deliver these adventures to stag and hen parties, and adult groups visiting Edinburgh. At Intrepidus we also like to provide interesting and informative blog posts about our experiences of Edinburgh! if you like what you have read, check us out on Facebook, YouTube, and Trip Advisor!