Popular Manchester burger chain to open first store in Edinburgh city centre
The store is replacing Mezcal in a prime student spot near the university
The Manchester-based burger chain Shakedown is set to open its third Edinburgh branch at the end of the month, in the unit previously occupied by Mezcal on Teviot Place.
The franchise opened its second Edinburgh location last November in Duddingston, two years after its first Scottish diner opened in Corstorphine in 2023.
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An ‘opening soon’ display has appeared in the unit where the Mexican street food restaurant Mezcal used to be on Teviot Place, between Armstrongs vintage and Salut Coffee.
Mezcal’s Edinburgh branch closed at the end of last year pending a new location for 2026.
It is understood the new Shakedown store will open at the end of June.
Shakedown was founded in 2017 and initially opened in Manchester as a dessert and shake parlour.
The company then branched out into burgers, serving up American diner classics including its signature Beefed Up! burger with two patties. The menu is fully halal.
Desserts include a mouth-watering selection of waffles, cheesecakes and cookie dough.
The website reads: “We’ve been told our burgers are the best in Manchester.
“They come in all shapes and sizes. Beef or chicken, the choice is yours. Our signature Beefed Up! tops the bill (two patties, if you think you’re hard and hungry enough). Just add fries.
“Room for more? Try our sides – everything from cheesy, fiery Not’cho Nachos and supremely melty Mozzarella Sticks. Seal the deal with one of our notoriously sweet shakes and waffles!”