Vegan
Mediterranean
British
European
Middle Eastern
Coffee shop which turned vegan in 2019. Serves coffee with multiple plant milks. Has a variety of vegan cakes and vegan sandwiches. Also serves a vegan sausage roll and smoothies. Cashless. Open Mon-Fri 08:00-17:00, Sat-Sun 09:00-17:00.
201 Reviews
First Review by MrTea83
SarahLoreen3006
Points +59
Amazing! - Edit
Great place! Everything was just perfect.
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Wonderful to hear! Thank you Sarah!
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Swilliams29
Points +48
Lovely - Edit
Very cute cafe with lots of tasty pastries and cakes, as well as a big selection of sandwiches. The staff were very friendly and chatty.
Read morePros: Delicous food , Friendly staff, Cute decor
ChapterOneCoffee
Thanks so much for enjoying the vibe we work hard to create!
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SaraRamelb
Points +92
Great bakery treats and atmosphere - Edit
Really cute interior, great service and delicious food!
Read moreThe coffee is fantastic, and the bakery is great too. The homemade flapjack is divine! We also tried the croissant and the red velvet cupcake which were good-not-great.
You’re sure to find something special at this shop!
Pros: Variety, Taste, Ambience
ChapterOneCoffee
Thanks so much for such a lovely review Sara!
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LdnKay
Points +312
Great breakfast, large range of sammies - Edit
Slightly outside the city centre. This was a great find. The full breakfast was great and the coffee was good. Wide selection of sandwiches and cakes. Nice vibes too
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Thanks so much for leaving us this great review!
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Valeriazwow
Points +1050
Beautiful and lots of choice - Edit
Such a beautiful interior and a really creative and different selection of food. Lots of sandwiches, yummy breakfast smoothies and desserts
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Thanks so much, truly appreciated!
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ukulila
Points +33
Delicious French Toast and lovely atmosphere - Edit
A very cozy coffee place with very friendly service and delicious food. We had a mango cheese cake and the French toast with bacon maple and banana as well as a coconut coffee smoothie. All delicious !
Read morePros: The cozy ambience , The delicious food, The great smoothies
ChapterOneCoffee
Thanks so much, very happy to hear you enjoyed it!
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veganevolutionist
Points +3178
Great place - Edit
Great space. Good menu. Friendly service and delicious food.
Read moreChapterOneCoffee
Thanks for sharing these lovely photos and this great review!
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Back in Edinburgh so we have to visit Chapter One for breakfast again 😋 I had a square sausage and bacon cob with Guatemala coffee, B had the haggis cob with hot chocolate. All as delicious as last time. Love it here. Also bought a couple of pastries for later. The coffee was strong and smooth, really nice. (Sunday 04/05/2025).
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smarko
Points +92
Lovely Cafe with excellent breakfast options for the savory tooth - Edit
Went there twice during our stay in Edinburgh. Had a full breakfast the first time and the French Toast with Bacon and Banana the second time. My partner had the sourdough with scrambled tofu.
Read moreAll of those have been delicious and provided lots of energy for a full day of discovery in Edinburg. The staff was friendly and helpful especially since we where a bit overwhelmed with the options.
Pros: Lots of choices , Pastries
ChapterOneCoffee
That's wonderful to read - thank you so much for taking the time to leave us a review!
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vivsan
Points +695
A M A Z I N G ! - Edit
Had 2 warm and big sandwiches and 2 cakes. coffee and the
Read moreSandwiches were amazing! One had “chicken” and the other one “pastrami”, both soooo good. It’s our last day here and I wish we discovered this earlier. Will definitely come back next time to try the other ones. The cake was really good as well, forgot to take a picture at first because it looked so good. The workers were also super kind and I don’t think it was expensive either for that portion.
Updated from previous review on 2024-04-28
ChapterOneCoffee
That's amazing to hear! Thank you so much for this incredible review!
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Aly_Belly_Bee
Points +28
A.M.A.Z.I.N.G - Edit
We loved Chapter One! Amazing food and drinks and a lovely place over all!
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Thank you so much! We really appreciate your review.
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Rafa-ela
Points +43
Very good - Edit
We just had our 2nd breakfast in Edinburgh, couldn't choose better. Good experience and great food. Didn't have the sandwiches but they look really tasty
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Amazing to hear - thank you!
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JimmyJazzz
Points +54
Great vegan spot - Edit
Lovely atmosphere,
Read moredelicious food,
good music,
Delicious coffee,
Prices not far off reasonable.
Would recommend!
Pros: Vibe, Food, Coffee
ChapterOneCoffee
Thank you so much!
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ineeslaliberte
Points +18
A very good option to consider - Edit
Went to have a small breakfast and left satisfied. It has a good quality-price ratio. And there are many options to choose from.
Read morePros: cappucino, blueberry croissant, friendly staff
ChapterOneCoffee
Thanks so much for stopping by and leaving us this lovely review!:)
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ChloeNettleton
Points +76
Amazing Vegan Cafe - Edit
So many amazing options of pastries, cakes, sandwiches and breakfasts. All delicious and nice vibes
Read morePros: Good options, Yummy food, Fairly priced
ChapterOneCoffee
Thanks so much Chloe for this great review!:)
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chloeolhc
Points +23
Amazing! - Edit
Visited in November and made sure I visited again on my recent trip in February. A lovely atmosphere and the food is delicious - especially the Reuben sandwich!
Read morePros: Menu, Vibe, Location
Cons: Little expensive for a sandwich
ChapterOneCoffee
Thanks so much Chloe for your review, much appreciated!
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pamelaw97
Points +398
BEST VEGAN CAFE IN EDINBURGH!🤤 - Edit
Amazing fresh food options. Best chai latte! 🤤
Read morePros: 100% Vegan. No animal abuse., Delicious Food , Cosy vibes - fairy lights and plants
ChapterOneCoffee
Pamela💗Thank you so much!!
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happy_banana
Points +1956
Charming cafe with delicious options! - Edit
This coffee shop has such a wonderful aesthetic - it is brightly lit with lots of plants and greenery. We got the breakfast platter, which was pretty good but I wouldn't say anything particularly out of the ordinary (we enjoyed the vegan haggis the most), and a smoked tofu with kimchi sandwich with a soup add-on. The sandwich was a really great combination of flavors and the bread was wonderful as well. And the soup, which was only a pound more on top of the sandwich, was a Moroccan lentil soup that warmed the soul. We didn't try any sweets but they also looked good!
Read morePros: Really great sandwiches, Friendly staff, Cute interior
ChapterOneCoffee
Thanks so much for your lovely review, we truly appreciate it!
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cleebee
Points +20
Nice Breakfast options - Edit
Went for breakfast . Great flavor and very friendly staff. They have lunch options as well. Fully Vegan menu
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Thanks so much for leaving us a review!
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Cheryl_S
Points +34
Cheryl - Edit
Absolutely loved the range of sandwiches, pastries and cakes on offer. The Reuben sandwich was the best I've ever had! Friendly staff and delicious food! 🌱
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That's amazing to hear, thank you so much!
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sam-elizabeth
Points +52
Unassuming but incredible vegan spot. - Edit
An absolute must. Entirely vegan menu. Not only do they offer a selection of vegan sandwiches and cakes, their pastries are amazing. Absolutely delicious. The coffee was also great. Highly recommend.
Read morePros: pastries , service , vibe
ChapterOneCoffee
That's so wonderful to read such a lovely review - thank you!
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Charly0993
Points +2012
Great choices - Edit
They had so many choices that sounded great that it was very difficult to pick just one for breakfast. Tried the smoked tofu and kimchi sandwich (which was delicious) as well as the pumpkin spiced latte and the gingerbread spiced latte. Had a lovely breakfast. Staff was very nice and the place itself rather cosy. Would definitely come back and can’t wait to try their other options!
Read moreChapterOneCoffee
Thanks so much Charly for your lovely review - we appreciate it a lot!
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TheTartanVegan
Points +46
Lovely coffee spot - Edit
Had a mocha and two croissants (one filled with Nutella, one filled with raspberry). Pastry was perfect - not too flakey, but not too moist… just right! Cute vibe to sit in, or a convenient take-away close to Haymarket station.
Read moreUpdated from previous review on 2024-01-28
ChapterOneCoffee
Thanks so much, very glad to hear you liked the pastries!
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Michellepaire
Points +1381
The best! - Edit
Lovely place to visit. They offer super nice food and the coffee is also delicious.
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Thanks so much Michelle!:)
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Snibby
Points +394
My fave vegan cafe in Edinburgh! - Edit
Looove the porridge and amazing French toast and cakes too!
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unrockbar
Points +142
Awesome breakfast/brunch - Edit
This fully vegan cafe is just a short walk from Haymarket station (or you can get the 2/3/25/33/44 buses which stop not too far away).
Read moreI love the options they offer for breakfast here - the cooked breakfast is awesome, particular shout out to the haggis and the scrambled tofu, super yummy!
I'm always torn though when I order, because the french toast is amazing too. I recommend the option with blueberries and yoghurt, but be warned - there's loads and it's very filling!
As someone who doesn't like coffee, I'm always looking for thoughtful non-coffee options on the hot drinks menu, and the chai tumeric latte definitely qualifies. An actual, tasty well-designed drink (as opposed to other lazy shops that just throw chai syrup in hot milk!).
Pros: Breakfast menu is amazing, Super selection of drinks
Cons: Hard to decide what to choose!
ChapterOneCoffee
Thanks so much for your visit and for the lovely review!:)
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Sasuu
Points +1853
Ein Traum - Edit
Das Café Chapter One ist ein komplett veganes Café, es gibt super leckeres Frühstück , Sandwiches und süße Teilchen.
Read moreDas Café ist einfach so schön und man fühlt sich auf anhieb wohl und auch die Mitarbeiter sind super nett. #Veganuary
Pros: Super lecker, Alles selbstgemacht, Super freundlich
ChapterOneCoffee
Thanks so much for your review!:)
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AlinaDeeg
Points +28
Lovely café! - Edit
Cozy coffee spot. The menu is great. My personal favorite is french toast.
Read moreChapterOneCoffee
So glad you enjoyed the French toast. Thank you!:)
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