BrunchCanadian-Scottish diner££GBP 11-18new-townDaily from 12:00Walk-in or bookable
Down the Hatch on Antigua Street in Edinburgh, a Canadian-Scottish diner near the Playhouse serving skillet breakfasts, haggis poutine and burgers.
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.
BrunchBombay-style all-day cafe££GBP 10-20new-townMon-Thu 08:00-23:00, Fri 08:00-00:00, Sat 09:00-00:00, Sun 09:00-23:00Bookable online
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.
BrunchEuropean wine cafe££GBP 10-18tollcross-west-endWed-Fri 08:30-16:00, Sat 09:00-16:00, Sun 09:00-16:00Walk-in
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.
BrunchScottish seasonal cafe££GBP 8-14old-townTue-Sat 08:00-17:00Walk-in
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.
BrunchAll-day food-forward wine cafe and breakfast room££GBP 9-18leithThu-Sun 08:00-20:00, closed Mon-WedWalk-in or online
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.
BrunchAll-day cafe and bottle shop££GBP 12-18leithMon-Fri 09:00-14:30, Sat 09:00-16:45, Sun 09:00-17:30Walk-in or online
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.