19 top-notch Edinburgh spots to enjoy a delicious breakfast or brunch –including The City Cafe and Montpeliers

Whether you’re looking for something indulgent, something healthy, or just fancy a full fry-up, foodies are spoiled for choice when it comes to brunch in Edinburgh

By Gary Flockhart

Published 4th Jan 2023, 12:47 GMT

Updated 3rd Sep 2023, 17:22 GMT

Take a look through through our picture gallery to discover 19 of the best venues for brunch and breakfast in the Capital.

Café Vigo in St John's Road, Corstorphine, serves up a mean brunch - like this eggs Benedict with crispy bacon. Dishes range from a 'butcher's choice' breakfast, to vegan and veggie options, breakfast wraps, black pudding hot rolls, and more. Photo: Café Vigo Corstorphine

1. Café Vigo

Café Vigo in St John's Road, Corstorphine, serves up a mean brunch - like this eggs Benedict with crispy bacon. Dishes range from a 'butcher's choice' breakfast, to vegan and veggie options, breakfast wraps, black pudding hot rolls, and more. Photo: Café Vigo Corstorphine Photo: Third Party

This stylish joint is famed for their meaty fry-ups, called the Monty and the Full Monty, and an extensive bloody Mary menu - ideal for weekend brunch.

2. Montpeliers

This stylish joint is famed for their meaty fry-ups, called the Monty and the Full Monty, and an extensive bloody Mary menu - ideal for weekend brunch. Photo: Third Party

Loudons at Fountainbridge is a brunch hotspot amongst foodies in Edinburgh, known for their delicious American style pancakes with bacon, filling fry ups and cool atmosphere - its definitely one to get up early for. The company has a second branch, Loudons New Waverley, at Sibbald Walk.

3. Loudons

Loudons at Fountainbridge is a brunch hotspot amongst foodies in Edinburgh, known for their delicious American style pancakes with bacon, filling fry ups and cool atmosphere - its definitely one to get up early for. The company has a second branch, Loudons New Waverley, at Sibbald Walk. Photo: Scott Louden

Rabble offers up a big boozy brunch, perfect for occasions or just a get together. The deal is £35 per person, and serves up a selection of continental breakfast items for the table - including croissants, cured meats and cheese, toast and preserves and tea or coffee, followed by a delicious breakfast dish. Plus, a Ketel One cocktail on arrival and three glasses of Prosecco during the 2 hour period.

4. Rabble

Rabble offers up a big boozy brunch, perfect for occasions or just a get together. The deal is £35 per person, and serves up a selection of continental breakfast items for the table - including croissants, cured meats and cheese, toast and preserves and tea or coffee, followed by a delicious breakfast dish. Plus, a Ketel One cocktail on arrival and three glasses of Prosecco during the 2 hour period. Photo: Steven Cook