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Southern Cross Cafe

Scottish Cafe, Vegan Breakfast

$$

Top tips

  • Ask about the vegan breakfast; reviewers have enjoyed it, and staff have also adapted dishes on request.
  • Soy milk is available for iced chocolate and coffee drinks.
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  • Expect a wait at busy times, especially on weekend mornings; arriving earlier may help.

People mention

No standout dish yet. People mention banana bread and cake.

Good for

The vibe: work & study

Praised for friendly service, cozy atmosphere and fast service.

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Also praised for lively atmosphere, attentive service, generous portions, beautiful interior and good value.

Good to know

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

About

This two-floor Cockburn Street cafe serves Scottish breakfasts, blueberry pancakes, and espresso drinks, with vegan breakfast options and soy milk for coffee. It gets busy around breakfast, but reviewers mention quick, friendly service and extra seating upstairs.

Vegan menu

No dishes listed yet.

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63A Cockburn St, Edinburgh, EH1 1BU, 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
08:00–17:00
Sunday
08:00–17:00

the food

4.3 out of 5. Spinach Rating

From recent reviews, out of 5.

  • Great service
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How we rank

eating vegan

Limited vegan options

vegan options
Some · 3–5 dishes
menu
Not labeled
staff
Friendly
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