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Thomas J Walls Coffee

Cafe, Vegan Cakes, Oat Milk

$$

Top tips

Ask about: animal ingredients Ask about: uncertain ingredients

  • Oat milk is the reported non-dairy milk option for coffee.
  • Good to know: Check whether the soup comes with dairy-free bread or spread; a visitor thought the vegan soup was served with non-vegan butter.
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  • Ask which of the two cakes is vegan, as the available choices may vary.
  • Try the chai latte; a visitor singled it out alongside the vintage interior.
  • Expect the cafe to get busy, particularly around meal times.

Good for

The vibe: work & study The vibe: relaxing

Praised for friendly service, cozy atmosphere and generous portions.

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Also praised for beautiful interior, fast service, lively atmosphere and laptop-friendly.

Good to know

  • Outdoor seating
  • Breakfast, brunch, lunch, coffee, takeout, quick bites
  • Cards and mobile pay

About

A traditional coffee shop with wood-panelled walls, outdoor seating and plenty of room for laptop work; recent visitors mention busy periods as well as a relaxed setting. Vegan choices include two cakes and a soup reported as vegan, alongside oat milk for coffee, while the brunch menu also includes many dishes with eggs and dairy.

Vegan menu

No dishes listed yet.

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35 Forrest Rd, Edinburgh, EH1 2QN, United Kingdom

Opening hours

Monday
07:30–19:00
Tuesday
07:30–19:00
Wednesday
07:30–19:00
Thursday
07:30–19:00
Friday
07:30–19:00
Saturday
08:30–19:00
Sunday
08:30–18:00

the food

4.2 out of 5. Spinach Rating

From recent reviews, out of 5.

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3.0 4 reviews Read on HappyCow
How we rank

eating vegan

Poor vegan options

vegan options
Few · 2–3 dishes
menu
Not labeled
staff
Basic understanding

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

Ask about: Hidden animal ingredients in dishes labelled vegan: ask about sauces and broths.

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