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The Beach House

Cafe, Vegan Cakes, Porty Smash

$$$

Top tips

  • Check the cake counter for vegan cakes; reviewers have praised the chunky monkey, carrot, and chocolate cakes.
  • Good to know: Arrive early or reserve ahead if possible; reviewers report queues and popular items selling out.
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  • Try the Portobello mushroom on toast or ask about the Porty Smash without egg.
  • Ask for vegan feta instead of halloumi in dishes where a swap is available.
  • Consider takeaway cake for a lower price than eating it in; reviews note café prices can be high.

People mention

No standout dish yet. People mention cake, banana chocolate cake and chocolate cake.

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Also porty smash, berry cake, bread, brownie, carrot cake, coffee and cookie.

Good for

The vibe: families The vibe: relaxing

Praised for friendly service, beautiful interior and cozy atmosphere.

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Also praised for generous portions and attentive service.

Good to know

  • Gluten-free options
  • Outdoor seating
  • Breakfast, brunch, lunch, coffee, dessert, takeout
  • Cards and mobile pay

About

This Portobello seafront café pairs breakfast and lunch dishes such as the Porty Smash and vegan focaccia with a cake counter that reviewers regularly praise for its vegan choices. Large sea-facing windows, outdoor tables and fresh-baked goods make it a popular stop for brunch or coffee, though queues and upper-end café prices are mentioned.

Vegan menu

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57 Bath St, Portobello, Edinburgh EH15 1HE, United Kingdom

Opening hours

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

the food

4.2 out of 5. Spinach Rating

From recent reviews, out of 5.

  • Good atmosphere
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How we rank

eating vegan

Outstanding for vegans

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

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

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