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LOWDOWN

Specialty Coffee, Vegan Toast & Buns

Worth ordering: Avocado toastnamed in 8 reviews

Try the avocado toast; reviewers praise versions with dukkah, black lime, or pomegranate.

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Top tips

  • Good to know: Vegan items may be displayed beside non-vegan food in the cabinet.
  • Try a pour-over or flat white if you’re visiting for the coffee; several reviewers highlight the specialty beans and careful preparation.
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  • The vegan cinnamon bun is a frequent favorite.
  • Ask which pastries are vegan that day, since the selection varies and one visitor found none available.

Must-try

  • Worth ordering: Coffeenamed in 19 reviews

  • Worth ordering: Filter coffee

  • Worth ordering: Flat white

People also mention cinnamon roll, pastry and banana bread.

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Also espresso, latte and long black.

Good for

The vibe: work & study The vibe: relaxing

Praised for friendly service, attentive service and lively atmosphere.

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Also praised for cozy atmosphere and beautiful interior.

Good to know

  • Gluten-free options
  • Outdoor seating
  • Wi-Fi
  • Breakfast, brunch, coffee, takeout, quick bites
  • Cards and mobile pay

About

Lowdown pairs carefully prepared specialty coffee, including pour-overs and flat whites, with avocado toast and a rotating selection of vegan cakes and pastries. It’s a small, contemporary cafe with outdoor seating; vegan items are clearly marked, though a review noted they’re displayed beside non-vegan food.

Vegan menu

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LOWDOWN · dine-in · 16 dishes and drinks

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

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40 George St, Edinburgh, EH2 2LE, United Kingdom

Opening hours

Monday
09:00–17:00
Tuesday
09:00–17:00
Wednesday
09:00–17:00
Thursday
09:00–17:00
Friday
09:00–17:00
Saturday
09:00–17:00
Sunday
09:00–17:00

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eating vegan

Outstanding for vegans

vegan options
Many · 5–10 dishes
menu
Clearly marked
staff
Knowledgeable
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