Best Breakfast & Brunch in Edinburgh

29 November 2022|Read time 2 mins

Whether you're after croissants and crêpes, or bangers and black pudding, Edinburgh has a mouthwatering array of breakfast options.

Enjoy our top choices of places to eat brunch and breakfast in the capital.

Best places to go for Brunch and breakfast in Edinburgh

Jeremiah's

7-8 Elm Row

Jeremiah's is a relatively new venture that is slowly gathering a loyal following.

The breakfast menu covers all bases, with hearty full cooked breakfasts and fresh poached eggs up for grabs, and service is always with a smile.

This venue is decidedly mellow for the first half of the day, with cool, calm and cosy interiors just perfect for the morning after the night before.

Go for: Breakfast to cure your hangover.

The Espy

62-64 Bath Street (Portobello)

This Australian-run bar is an unusual, but very welcome, addition to the Portobello promenade.

With unbeatable views across the surf and truly delicious food on offer, The Espy is well worth the journey to Portobello, situated in the East of Edinburgh.

Breakfast is served daily, with a variety of unexpected options on offer at the weekend (chilli and eggs - yum!), and beautiful breakfast buns.

Go for: Breakfast with a twist.

Sea Breeze Cafe

261 Leith Walk

The Sea Breeze is a Leith institution.

Expect classic fry-ups, a strong brew (or Bru), and a handful of Hibees lining their stomachs before a big match.

The menu is cheap and cheerful, and a plate full of basic but tasty scran is guaranteed.

This is a no-frills fare with the local touch.

If you dare, try the gut-busting Desperate Dan full-cooked breakfast, featuring just about every conceivable fryable as large as your torso.

Go for: Breakfast, old school.

Scran Bistro

7 North Bridge

Scran offers just about anything you could wish for in a meal out.

From cocktails to milkshakes and All Day Breakfast to burgers, their menu is sure to fill you up for a day of sightseeing in Edinburgh.

Scran is open from 8 am so head there for breakfast if you don't fancy preparing your own.

Go for: Brunch with friends.

Patisserie Florentin

5 NW Circus Pl

Patisserie Florentin perfectly reflects the local area of Stockbridge: there's a bit of a shabby-chic vibe going on, but along with the vintage chairs and mustard paint is a slick of classic style and simplicity.

The breakfast menu is short, sweet and typically French - think deliciously flaky ham and cheese croissant with a punchy thimble of coffee.

The best bit is, it's très cheap.

Go for: Breakfast with a side of people-watching.

Laila

63 Cockburn Street

A product of the Covid-19 lockdowns, Laila on Cockburn Street offers all-day brunch on one of the most beautiful streets in Edinburgh city centre.

With a Middle Eastern influence, the menu includes sweet and savoury treats as well as hot, cold and alcoholic drinks.

Go for: a stylish start to the day.

Enjoy brunch during your self-catering break

There are plenty of options for brunch and breakfast during your self-catering break in Edinburgh.

Book with Reserve Apartments and enjoy the many eateries our city has to offer.