Down the Hatch is a brunch brunch spot in New Town, Edinburgh.
Down the Hatch on Antigua Street in Edinburgh, a Canadian-Scottish diner near the Playhouse serving skillet breakfasts, haggis poutine and burgers.
Editorially verified May 19, 2026 by Lewis Vaughan, TableJourney editor. Source.
Must order: Haggis poutine or the buttermilk pancake stack with Canadian maple syrup.
Tip: A stone's throw from the Playhouse; good before or after an evening show. The haggis poutine is the standout dish.
Address: 13 Antigua Street, Edinburgh EH1 3NH
Dishoom on St Andrew Square in Edinburgh, the Bombay-inspired all-day cafe open from 08:00, serving bacon naan rolls, keema per eedu and house-cured meats.
Order: Bacon naan roll with cream cheese and chilli jam, or the full Irani cafe breakfast.
Tip: Weekday breakfast before 10:00 skips the queue. The bacon naan with house chilli jam outsells every other dish on the menu.
Urban Angel on Hanover Street in Edinburgh New Town, open since 2006, a basement organic-leaning cafe serving ethical breakfasts and brunch plates from 09:00.
Order: Baked eggs with tomato sauce, chorizo and chilli jam.
Tip: Book ahead for weekend brunch; the basement fills by 10:00 on Saturdays. Ask for the window table at street level for light.
Dishoom on St Andrew Square in Edinburgh, the Bombay-inspired all-day cafe open from 08:00, serving bacon naan rolls, keema per eedu and house-cured meats.
Order: Bacon naan roll with cream cheese and chilli jam, or the full Irani cafe breakfast.
Tip: Weekday breakfast before 10:00 skips the queue. The bacon naan with house chilli jam outsells every other dish on the menu.
Margot wine cafe on Barclay Terrace in Bruntsfield Edinburgh, from the team behind LeftField, a neighbourhood brunch room with natural wines and seasonal.
Order: Polenta with wild mushrooms and crispy chilli oil, or the smashed avocado with Stornoway black pudding.
Tip: The natural wine list is available during brunch service. A glass of Muscadet with scrambled eggs is the move.
Edinburgh Larder on Blackfriars Street in Edinburgh Old Town, opened in 2009, is a seasonal cafe and bakehouse sourcing from Scottish farms.
Order: Full Scottish breakfast with house-baked bread, or the soup and Scotch pie combination at lunch.
Tip: The full breakfast runs all day, not just mornings. Queue at 12:30 for the lunch crowd to thin out slightly.
Haze inside the Brown's of Leith hall at 4-6 The Shore in Leith Edinburgh, opened November 2025 by the Radford family of Timberyard and Montrose.
Order: Grapefruit brulee with caramelised sugar and the house filter coffee from the brew bar.
Tip: Open Thursday to Sunday only; arrive for the 8am opening on a weekend morning to claim a corner of the steelworks hall before the lunch rush.
Ardfern on Bonnington Road in Edinburgh, opened May 2024 by Roberta Hall-McCarron beside The Little Chartroom, an all-day cafe and natural-wine bottle shop.
Order: Lamb kofta with tahini and flatbread, or the full Scottish with house haggis.
Tip: The bottle shop sells the same wines you drink at the table. Walk in on Sunday for roast beef and a glass of orange wine.
Urban Angel on Hanover Street in Edinburgh New Town, open since 2006, a basement organic-leaning cafe serving ethical breakfasts and brunch plates from 09:00.
Order: Baked eggs with tomato sauce, chorizo and chilli jam.
Tip: Book ahead for weekend brunch; the basement fills by 10:00 on Saturdays. Ask for the window table at street level for light.
