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Hideout Cafe

Cafe, Vegan Cake, Plant Milk

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Top tips

  • Request oat or almond milk for hot drinks; one reviewer noted a small extra charge.
  • Good to know: Check food availability before visiting, as vegan choices can be limited and sandwiches may sell out.
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  • Look for the cassette tapes and retro players decorating the small cafe.
  • Ask which vegan cake is available that day; reviews mention lemon pie and changing cake selections.

People mention

No standout dish yet. People mention cake, coffee and latte.

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Also lemon pie, pie, apple ginger cake, chai latte, flat white, lemon berry cake and red velvet cake.

Good for

The vibe: families The vibe: relaxing

Praised for cozy atmosphere, friendly service and beautiful interior.

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Also praised for fast service, lively atmosphere and good value.

Good to know

  • Outdoor seating
  • Wi-Fi
  • Lunch, coffee, dessert, takeout, quick bites
  • Cards and mobile pay

About

This small Old Town cafe pairs specialty coffee with a retro music-shop feel, including cassette tapes and colorful radios among the decor. Vegan choices have varied by visit: reviews mention vegan sandwiches and cakes, while oat or almond milk can be added to hot drinks for a small charge.

Vegan menu

No dishes listed yet.

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5 Upper Bow, Edinburgh, EH1 2JN, United Kingdom

Opening hours

Monday
08:00–17:30
Tuesday
08:00–17:30
Wednesday
08:00–17:30
Thursday
08:00–17:30
Friday
08:00–17:30
Saturday
08:00–17:30
Sunday
08:00–17:30

the food

4.3 out of 5. Spinach Rating

From recent reviews, out of 5.

  • Good service
  • Great atmosphere
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How we rank

eating vegan

Limited vegan options

vegan options
Few · 2–3 dishes
menu
Clearly marked
staff
Basic understanding

Good to know: Vegan options aren't always available.

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