The Best Breakfast in Edinburgh

Start your morning right with these local breakfast spots in Minsk. Whether you’re looking for a traditional breakfast or a late morning brunch, our Spotters have discovered the best local spots to kickstart your day. Grab freshly baked pastries at Manna House Bakery or enjoy a cozy brunch at The Birchwood. For a more relaxed start, head to Eteaket Tea Room. Discover these and many more locals gems for a perfect morning in Edinburgh.

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Union Brew Lab

A unique coffee experience

"Union Brew Lab" Edinburgh is one of the original hipster coffee shops in the city. JK Rowling hasn't written a book here yet!

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Diack

Apr 9, 2025

Manna House Bakery

Incredible bakery/eatery

"Manna House Bakery" in South Queensferry in Edinburgh has great views over the Forth Rail Bridge. Come here for the super value-for-money homemade food!

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Gorman

Apr 6, 2025

Grow Urban

Plant & coffee shop

"Grow Urban" in Edinburgh is an independent plant shop that also has its very own coffee shop! Entering feels like stepping inside a jungle...

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Shopping

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Mackenzie

Apr 2, 2025

The Birchwood

Brilliant brunch

"The Birchwood" in Edinburgh has become one of my favorite brunch spots! They have a big cooked breafkast and you can even try our beloved haggis...

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Laxton

Apr 2, 2025

Leaf & Bean Deli Café

Relaxed café

"Leaf & Bean Deli Café" is a recent arrival to the thriving Edinburgh café scene, w/ nice breakfast & brunch. I especially recommend their Empire Biscuits!

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Catriona

Laxton

Apr 2, 2025

Eteaket Tea Room

Funky tea house

"Eteaket Tea Room" is a café that has a little bit of a rabbit warren feel which has a huge selection of teas to choose from to my sweet surprise!

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Diack

Apr 2, 2025

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Our Locals' Favorite Coffee & tea

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Mark

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Alasdair

City guides by those who know their city best!

Why not just trust our Locals?

Tamsin

Sarah

You?

Mark

Fiona

Catriona

Alasdair

Union Brew Lab

A unique coffee experience

Fiona

Diack

Manna House Bakery

Incredible bakery/eatery

Mark

Gorman

Grow Urban

Plant & coffee shop

Sarah

Mackenzie

The Birchwood

Brilliant brunch

Catriona

Laxton

Leaf & Bean Deli Café

Relaxed café

Catriona

Laxton

Eteaket Tea Room

Funky tea house

Fiona

Diack

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