Best Lunch Restaurants in Edinburgh

We've collected top 10 mentioned lunch restaurants in Edinburgh from other articles such as PETA UK, edinburgh.org, TravelAwaits.

Best Lunch Restaurants in Edinburgh

Hula Juice Bar & Healthy Eatery
Hula Juice Bar & Healthy Eatery
4.4 (1223 ratings)
Bright cafe for breakfast, detox drinks and shakes, plus light lunches of soups, bagels and wraps.
103-105 W Bow, Edinburgh, EH1 2JP, United Kingdom
RestaurantBreakfast restaurantBrunch restaurantCafeJuice shopLunch restaurantVegan restaurantVegetarian cafe and deliWi-Fi spot
Mentioned by st-christophers.co.uk
Most Instagrammable Cafés in Edinburgh
"Not many food options are more Instagrammable than a tropical açaí bowl or a multicoloured poké bowl. At Hula Juice Bar you’ll have all the most photogenic options on the menu including an epic healthy drinks menu - fresh juices and smoothies, milkshakes, turmeric lattes, matcha lattes and more. Smoothie bowls, poke bowls and lunch bowls take up most of the menu because they’re that good!"
Mentioned by PETA UK
20 Places to Find Delicious Vegan Food in Edinburgh
"A post shared by Susan (@susandoherty__) on Nov 16, 2016 at 4:13pm PST. Hula Juice Cafe has a lot more to offer than just juice. Here, you can get a selection of fantastic vegan food, including wraps, bagels, salads, and açaí bowls, to enjoy with your smoothie or nut milk latte."
Loudons Fountainbridge
Loudons Fountainbridge
4.5 (683 ratings)
Simple, tranquil cafe for home-made breakfasts, pizza and cake, with gluten- and dairy-free choices.
94B Fountainbridge, Edinburgh, EH3 9QA, United Kingdom
Brunch restaurantBakeryBreakfast restaurantCafeCake shopCoffee shopLunch restaurantRestaurantTea house
Mentioned by Prestige Student Living
Student Guide: Top 10 Places For Brunch In Edinburgh!
"Loudons is one of Edinburgh’s multi-award-winning cafes and is well known as one of the best places for brunch in the capital. Their mission is to cater to everyone, so whether you are a meat-eater, vegan, dairy, or gluten-free – you will be sure to find something delicious for you to enjoy!. They have a wide variety of stunning brunch options, with an epic 13 types of Bennys – all served on their homemade English muffin with herb salad!"
Mentioned by Dickins
Where to enjoy the Yummiest Pancakes in Edinburgh
"If you find yourself in the Fountainbridge area be sure to pop into this light and bright cafe to enjoy brunch or lunch!. Another bonus is they serve up delicious fluffy pancakes. Choose from classic American Style Pancakes, Vegan Blackcurrant Pancakes, or if you’re looking for a healthy boost they also serve Superfood pancakes (pictured below)!"
Mentioned by University of Edinburgh
We tried *almost* every pancake in Edinburgh, so you don’t have to
"Loudons represents the perfect place to take your parents, with garden centre vibes (in the best way), it is the ideal backdrop for lying to your folks that the reason you’re tired is from an all nighter in the library, not because of the eight vodka cranberries you had at the club last night."
Urban Angel
Urban Angel
4.5 (834 ratings)
A bright blonde wood bistro emphasising fair trade, organic and locally-sourced ingredients.
121 Hanover St, Edinburgh, EH2 1DJ, United Kingdom
CafeBreakfast restaurantBrunch restaurantCoffee shopLunch restaurant
Mentioned by cityexplorerstours.com
Edinburgh's Best Brunch Spots
"If you’re looking for brunch in the New Town, Urban Angel is a great place to try, with the menu available every day until closing time at 5pm. You can access it easily from the city centre, where it is located just off Princes Street, and it’s considered one of the best brunch places in the New Town. Having been open for 15 years, you can be sure that Urban Angel will provide you with an excellent meal, and they place strong emphasis on carefully sourcing their ingredients."
Mentioned by edinburghlive
Ten Edinburgh breakfasts everyone needs to try
"Urban Angel has been an established breakfast and brunch stop in Edinburgh for almost 15 years. The café is as cool as it sounds, reminiscent of an understated-yet-chic Copenhagen coffee shop. With breakfast available all day, there's no need to rush - our prayers have been answered."
Mentioned by Lonely Planet
Best restaurants in Edinburgh, Scotland
"A wholesome deli that puts the emphasis on Fairtrade, organic and locally sourced produce, Urban Angel is also a delightfully informal cafe-bistro that serves all-day brunch (porridge with honey, French toast,..."
The Pantry
The Pantry
4.5 (691 ratings)
Simple, modern restaurant open all day for breakfast, snacks and full meals made with local produce.
1 N W Circus Pl, Stockbridge, Edinburgh EH3 6ST, United Kingdom
Brunch restaurantBreakfast restaurantCafeCoffee shopLunch restaurantRestaurant
Mentioned by edinbraw.com
11 Delicious Meals to Eat in Leith – EdinBraw
"The Pantry’s Finn & Bear has settled in nicely in Leith, we’ve already lost count of the number of brunches we’ve consumed (possibly connected to the number of Bloody Marys that seem to accompany our early morning feasts). In The Pantry’s Stockbridge restaurant, you can tuck into Sunshine in Stockbridge – it’s only fitting that there should be a Sunshine on Leith too. We proclaim this to be one of Leith’s (possibly Edinburgh’s) Best Brunches!"
Mentioned by Time Out Edinburgh
The best coffee shops and cafés in Edinburgh
"If there’s one thing the well-to-do area of Stockbridge isn’t short of, it’s decent spots for a sup and a nosh. Opened in 2012, The Pantry has found its place among the pack. The menu is seasonal and the owners and staff notably friendly."
Fhior
Fhior
4.8 (141 ratings)
36 Broughton St, Edinburgh, EH1 3SB, United Kingdom
RestaurantBarLunch restaurant
Mentioned by Decanter
Top Edinburgh restaurants and wine bars
"Fhior epitomises everything that’s exciting about Edinburgh’s food scene – high-quality Scottish ingredients spun into creative dishes. Diners can opt for an element of theatrics by selecting the four- or seven-course tasting menus, with the identity of the dishes and their ingredients only revealed from a sealed envelope at the end of the meal. The wine pairings are equally as creative as the dishes."
Mentioned by Culture Trip
The Best Lunch Spots in Edinburgh
"This aesthetically pleasing restaurant is all whitewashed walls and stripped wooden tables and serves deceptively pared-back dishes that burst with flavour. Much of the food is sourced locally, such as the asparagus, which is grown in Angus just over an hour away, while the beremeal and malted barley bread is baked on-site daily and served warm from the oven with Fhior’s house-made butter."
Mentioned by Country and Town House
The Best Places To Eat in Edinburgh | Edinburgh Food Guide
"Scott Smith fans were left saddened by the closure of his debut restaurant, Norn – but luckily they didn’t have to wait long to taste his cooking again. His second venture, Fhior, opened its doors on Broughton Street last summer, with a focus on honesty (‘Fhior’ translates as true in Gaelic): really good quality modern Scottish cuisine and a relaxed atmosphere."
Monteiths
Monteiths
4.4 (603 ratings)
Intimate, refined spot for seasonal Scottish cuisine and cocktails in a smart, traditional decor.
61 High St, Edinburgh, EH1 1SR, United Kingdom
RestaurantBarBar & grillCocktail barLunch restaurant
Mentioned by My Vacation Itineraries
Romantic Things To Do in Edinburgh (2021 Guide)
"Monteiths combines a chic cocktail lounge with a romantic restaurant. Located just off the historic Royal Mile, it’s a lovely place for intimate dining. The menu is seasonal and the quality of the ingredients is great."
Bowls
Bowls
5 (38 ratings)
Compact, no-frills eatery offering plant-based sweet & savoury bowls, plus roasted coffee.
13 Forrest Rd, Edinburgh, EH1 2QH, United Kingdom
Vegan restaurantCafeCoffee storeJapanese restaurantLunch restaurantVegetarian restaurant
Teuchters Landing
Teuchters Landing
4.6 (1841 ratings)
Cosy dockside pub serving a vast array of whiskies and beers, plus a menu of warming food.
1c Dock Pl, Leith, Edinburgh EH6 6LU, United Kingdom
PubBarBeer gardenBreakfast restaurantLunch restaurantSeafood restaurant
Mentioned by 10Best
Wonderful waterfront restaurants and cafes in the heart of Edinburgh
"Teuchter's Landing is a great little pub close to the docks at Leith. The pub is housed in a quaint and attractive stone building that was once the ferry terminal for boats arriving from Aberdeen (Teuchter, pronounced choochter, is a lowland Scots name for a highlander) and it has retained much of the original stonework. The interior is clad in warm wood with a huge fire to warm patrons on winter nights and the extra seating outside includes a wonderful floating pontoon."
Mentioned by edinbraw.com
11 Delicious Meals to Eat in Leith – EdinBraw
"Teuchter’s Landing has one of Edinburgh’s best beer gardens, a wide array of whiskies and some incredibly hearty meals served in mugs. Cup-a-Soup and Lemsip once fought over the right to use the slogan “hug in a mug” – if either party had visited Teuchtar’s Landing in Leith, they’d hand over the slogan after any one of their comforting mugs. Tuck into a mug of Cullen Skink, Haggis Stovies, Haggis Neeps and Tatties, Mac and Cheese or some chunky chips."
Thistles
Thistles
4.9 (113 ratings)
18 Home St, Edinburgh, EH3 9LY, United Kingdom
CafeBreakfast restaurantLunch restaurant
Mentioned by cityexplorerstours.com
Edinburgh's Best Brunch Spots
"In this Old Town cafe, you will find everything you need for a good brunch without spending too much. Do not expect to find a place with hyper-sophisticated decoration, but very good quality products and great staff. In addition, they have excellent options both vegan and vegetarian, as well as gluten-free."
French Crêperie Le Petit Café
French Crêperie Le Petit Café
5 (123 ratings)
Cozy establishment specialising in crepes & galettes, plus breakfasts & ice cream sundaes.
32 Morrison St, Edinburgh, EH3 8BJ, United Kingdom
French restaurantCafeCoffee standCrêperieLunch restaurantTakeout Restaurant

Best Museums in Edinburgh

Callendar House
Callendar House
4.5 (1324 ratings)4.5 (640 ratings)
19th-century chateau and medieval tower, with staff in Georgian costume, set in landscaped parkland.
Callendar Rd, Falkirk, FK1 1YR, United Kingdom
Historical landmarkMuseumsHistoric SitesSpecialty Museums
Scottish National Portrait Gallery
Scottish National Portrait Gallery
4.6 (3034 ratings)4.5 (2461 ratings)
Scots history and celebrity portraits in a grand, red-stone Victorian gallery with a shop and cafe.
1 Queen St, Edinburgh, EH2 1JD, United Kingdom
Art galleryMuseumsArt museum
The People's Story Museum
The People's Story Museum
4.3 (410 ratings)4.5 (330 ratings)
The 16th-century Tolbooth houses a social history museum tracing city life since the late 1700s.
The Royal Mile, 163 Canongate, Edinburgh EH8 8BN, United Kingdom
Local history museumMuseumsHistory MuseumsSpecialty Museums
Mentioned by Culture Trip
The Best Museums in Edinburgh
"Sister to the Museum of Edinburgh and also set on the Royal Mile – this time in the 1591 Tolbooth building – this oral history museum delves into the lives of working people in the city, from the 18th century to the late 20th century. You’ll see recreations of a bookbinder’s workshop, a wartime kitchen complete with vintage packaging and a grisly jail cell."
Mentioned by Trip101
Top 9 Entry-Free Museums In Edinburgh, the UK
"A post shared by This is Edinburgh (@thisisedinburgh) on Jul 11, 2017 at 5:52am PDT. The People’s Story Museum, as its name suggests, features the everyday lives of Edinburgh’s citizens — from their jobs to what they do for leisure. Opened in 1989, the museum is housed in a former prison that was operational since 1591."
Mentioned by st-christophers.co.uk
11 Best Museums in Edinburgh 2021 | St Christopher’s Inns
"Getting to the People’s Story Museum : This museum is located on the other side of the road to the Museum of Edinburgh. So just a 9 minute walk from St Christopher’s Inns Edinburgh. Photo credit: The People's Story Museum"

Best Diners in Edinburgh

tapas3
tapas3
4.9 (59 ratings)
6 Howden St, Edinburgh, EH8 9HL, United Kingdom
Tapas barDinerLunch restaurantRestaurant
Mentioned by Culture Trip
10 Unmissable Restaurants in Edinburgh’s Coolest Neighbourhoods
"Housed in a converted warehouse and serving a menu that’s about as far removed from stereotypical Scottish cooking as imaginable, Tapa has earned itself a loyal following among in-the-know residents in Leith. Its take on Spanish tapas dishes provides a break from the norm: there are melt-in-your-mouth ribs, and the chef’s mother offers her own recipe for venison stew that’s not to be missed."
Bells Diner
Bells Diner
4.7 (165 ratings)
Serving gourmet burgers, steaks and shakes for decades in warm red diner with wooden tables.
7 St Stephen St, Stockbridge, Edinburgh EH3 5AN, United Kingdom
Hamburger restaurantAmerican restaurantDiner
Mentioned by Culture Trip
The Best Lunch Spots in Edinburgh
"The lunch menu at Bell’s Diner has barely changed in 40 years, but why change a winning formula?. This cute little diner on the corner of St Stephen Street has been serving up gourmet burgers long before the likes of Byron got in on the act. Its steaks are also excellent and come with a choice of five sauces (go for the garlic butter), while the large hot fudge sundae pancakes are legendary in these parts."
Byron
Byron
4.2 (1252 ratings)
American-inspired chain diner serving posh hamburgers with a choice of toppings, sides & salads.
113-117 Lothian Rd, Edinburgh, EH3 9AN, United Kingdom
Hamburger restaurantDinerRestaurant

Best Donuts in Edinburgh

Naked Bakery
Naked Bakery
4.7 (106 ratings)
Stylish bakeshop turning out colorful, creative vegan cakes & cookies, with gluten-free options.
24a Hill St, Edinburgh, EH2 3JZ, United Kingdom
BakeryCafeCake shopDonut shopVegan restaurantVegetarian cafe and deliWedding bakery
Twelve Triangles
Twelve Triangles
4.7 (298 ratings)
Pint-sized cafe offering espresso drinks, sweet & savory pastries & donuts in a cheerful atmosphere.
90 Brunswick St, Edinburgh, EH7 5HU, United Kingdom
CafeCoffee shopDonut shop
Considerit
Considerit
4.7 (269 ratings)
3, 5A Sciennes, Newington, Edinburgh EH9 1NH, United Kingdom
Dessert shopBakeryChocolate shopDonut shopIce cream shop
Mentioned by Dickins
The Best Places to Enjoy a Doughnut in Edinburgh
"Located near the Meadows, Considerit is a relatively new addition to Edinburgh’s exciting foodie scene. If you’re vegan or lactose intolerant, this is one for you as Considerit believe in a plant-based future and therefore all their sweet treats are free from animal products!. Also, their doughnuts, chocolate, and ice cream are all hand crafted on a daily basis."
Mentioned by edinburghlive
Nine of the very best vegan places to eat in Edinburgh
"Vegans don’t have to miss out on dessert, especially in Edinburgh!. Considerit is a chocolate, doughnut and ice cream cafe that’s entirely vegan. They sell the most amazing and indulgent doughnuts, like this amazing chocolate hobnob creation, which is glazed with Biscoff spread, topped with crumbled oaty Hobnobs and finished with a chocolate drizzle."

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