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Top tips

Ask about: uncertain ingredients

  • Milk alternatives are available for coffees and teas.
  • Good to know: Check coffee service before arriving late in the afternoon; one reviewer reported the machine was switched off at 2:35.
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  • Ask for a vegan cheese toastie, or check which soup is vegan.
  • The cafe is a handy stop after a walk east along the canal.

People mention

No standout dish yet. People mention cheese toastie, coffee and soup.

Good for

The vibe: families

Praised for friendly service, cozy atmosphere and good value.

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Also praised for lively atmosphere.

Good to know

  • Wi-Fi
  • Breakfast, lunch, coffee, takeout, quick bites
  • Cards and mobile pay

About

Inside North Merchiston Club, this small community-centre cafe serves vegan cheese toasties, soup and hot drinks with milk alternatives; ask which dishes can be made vegan. Positive Paths volunteers run the cafe, and reviewers mention homemade cakes and friendly service, though one noted there are no windows.

Vegan menu

CAN BE MADE VEGAN
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Cafe 48 · dine-in · 2 dishes

More options may be available. Other dishes on this menu are still being checked.

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48 Watson Cres, Edinburgh, EH11 1EP, United Kingdom

Opening hours

Monday
Closed
Tuesday
10:00–18:00
Wednesday
12:00–17:00
Thursday
10:00–17:00
Friday
10:00–18:00
Saturday
09:00–14:00
Sunday
Closed

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4.2 out of 5. Spinach Rating

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eating vegan

Good vegan options

vegan options
Some · 3–5 dishes
menu
Clearly marked
staff
Basic understanding

Ask about: Staff aren't always sure about ingredients.

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