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Vegan
Organic
Western
Take-out
Bakery
European
Gluten-free
Cafe serving a selection of starters, burgers, sandwiches, all-day breakfast, soups, and Buddha bowls. Emphasis on cooking from scratch and creating healthy dishes. Est. 2016. Open Mon-Thu 12:00-22:00, Fri-Sun 10:00-22:00. Last orders 9pm. Open hours vary.
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Last update on 29 Aug 2024 by Vegan1957
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Added by craigmc on 05 Dec 2016
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Featured Review
Angelina-Sabrina
Points +479
Holy Cow? Holy Grail! 🙏 - Edit
Suuuuuper lecker und total lieber Service 🤩
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740 Reviews
First Review by craigmc
edyson90
Points +212
Great food and service - Edit
Tucked away just below street level, this vegan cafe/restaurant has a great selection - mainly burgers and sandwiches, couple of salads and a soup of the day. We visited twice in our five day trip to Edinburgh and thoroughly enjoyed it. All vegan, choice of 4 plant milks 👌
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tudd
Points +156
Nice burgers - Edit
Kitchen closes BEFORE 21. We gave it a second try since kitchen already was closed the first night we tried, at 20.50. Worth it!
Read moreGreat burgers and service. Had a cheesecake as dessert which was kind of boring though. They only serve soft drinks, no beer or wine, which I found a bit boring.
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gffWillie
Points +173
Excellent sandwiches to go - Edit
In a rush I got a very tasty lax-a-like sandwich with dill and a creamy cheese type dressing.
Read morePros: Lots of options , Good portion size, Compostable containers
Cons: Expensive
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OmriGivon
Points +18
great place - Edit
awsome place nice staff tasty food
Read morePros: everything is vegan
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polarfox
Points +26
Lovely place - Edit
Very nice atmosphere, great food options, you can enjoy both sweet & savory things there, everything is fresh and I highly recommend trying their own gluten free buckwheat bread
Read morePros: All vegan place , A lot of fresh food options , Very nice atmosphere in local
Cons: A bit hard to find, Sometimes there is no table available
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nondairycheese
Points +139
Cozy - Edit
Cozy but very busy. The food is good but my animal eating friend didnt love it, even if he isnt picky so maybe not a place to take them to impress them
Read morePros: All vegan, Friendly staff, Cozy
Cons: Not most impressive taste wise
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The_Happy_Goth_
Points +30
Wonderful hidden gem! - Edit
Completely vegan (although they don't shove it in your face so would be comfortable bringing my omni family members who wouldn't always consider a fully vegan place), exquisite menu with a select choice of unique dishes but still plenty of choice, can vary from coffee and cake, just a light bite or full meal.
Read morePros: 100% vegan, fresh ingredients, healthy options
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KikiJ
Points +40
Wonderful - Edit
This little gem is definitely worth going to. Huge portions of delicious vegan food. Menu changes seasonally. Staff are friendly and knowledgable and portions are huuuuuuge (so maybe order but by bit). My eyes were definitely hungrier than my stomach, but if you have any leftovers they will pack it up for you.
Read moreWonderful array of cakes too!
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LukeMcKeown
Points +70
Perfection 😍 - Edit
Nestled in beside the central Bus Station, Holy Cow is a well hidden gem. I've been coming here since it opened, and I'm soooo happy to see more people have caught on to its location and wonderful menu.
Read moreThe cheesecakes are probably the best I have ever had...and I eat a lot of vegan cheesecake...🤤
The prices for the main menu have gotten a little expensive, but I can't say it's not worth it as a treat from time to time!
Pros: Every meal is perfection. And...cheesecake 🤤
Cons: Tad pricey for main meals
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LisaSpykers
Points +11035
Lovely cafe and amazing cakes - Edit
I had a fantastic oat latte served in a large cup with a slice of baked cheesecake. It was one of the best vegan cheesecakes I've ever had, and I've eaten quite a few 😏 It was a tough choice from all the other amazing-looking cakes there. Service was lovely.
Read morePros: Excellent cakes 🍰
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stuckonveggie
Points +196
Delicious veggie burgers! - Edit
This place has delicious veggie burgers! It’s tucked away from a popular area, with an intimate, cozy design. The staff was so lovely and patient with me as I coordinated a to-go order from the phone. Sure, their desserts are a little pricey, but standard for Edinburgh. You’ll love this place!
Read morePros: Good burgers, Friendly staff, Cool environment
Cons: Expensive desserts
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Tanyamyam
Points +319
Nice stuff, great cakes and burgers - Edit
We had a wonderful time with burgers, coffe & burgers. Great. Go there!
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itsmeagain
Points +551
Hard to find, overpriced. - Edit
This cafe was the first I had decided to visit in Edinburgh.
Read moreWe , two of us, set off, found the street near the bus station, only to find Halo coffee written outside.
Only on going down some stairs can you enter, and its's only then you see
Holy Cow behind the counter.
Why?
I had a celeriac fish burger, made from celeriac,very tasty,not quite hot enough temperature wise.
My OH had another burger, very tasty, seitan probably.
12 pounds for a burger is dreadful value though.
Dessert was magnificent, a vegan cheesecake I think.
Overpriced all told.
Updated from previous review on 2019-05-25
Pros: Vegan , , Tasty, Desseets
Cons: Hard to find., Expensive
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SeanB13
Points +16
Perfect lunch spot - Edit
I have tried the quarter pounder and pulled jackfruit sandwich. Both are delicious. Great macchiato with frothed oat milk. Went twice during our two day stay in Edinburgh.
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peccorina
Points +2277
Pretty Good - Edit
I had a tempeh sandwich which was pretty good. Nothing amazing but I enjoyed it. The atmosphere and service are nice.
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oorkris
Points +500
Holy Mu burgers - Edit
This was my second visit to Holy Cow, last time we only managed cake but this time I tackled a burger. It was HUGE, too big to finish. The quarter pounder Mu Burger had a bit of a kick/aftertaste to it. Very generous portions. Well worth a visit.
Read morePros: Great range of home baking, Tasty burgers, Friendly service
Cons: Small venue, queues for seats can form when busy
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VickyJost
Points +343
Very good experience - Edit
Me and my girlfriend came here on the 15 th of June 2019. I ordered Muu burgers Nori Fisch that was so delicious and she ordered Muu burger Thai carrot, she really enjoyed it so much. Then as it was so good we decided to order a dessert each one, I ordered the bounty cheese cake that was so delicious again and she ordered raffaelo cheese cake she liked it too.
Read moreWe recommend this place 100%!
Pros: Delicious food, Kind staff, Good atmosphere
Cons: A little bit expensive
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ellesmera
Points +237
Vegan lunch - Edit
Hidden gem with nice selection of vegan burgers, sandwiches, salads, beverages and desserts! The pulled jackfruit burger with peanut & chocolate smoothie made for a nice treat.
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Sophia.Vagrant
Points +110
Delish - Edit
Awesome salade. The sauce was amaz.
Read moreThe cbeesecake was perfect aswell.
I highly recommend
Pros: All vegan
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GeorgieSolomon
Points +168
Wasn’t blown away - Edit
Nice options but my tofu salad was disappointing (polenta wasn’t cooked) Lox sandwich wasn’t good, the carrots were hard not like fake salmons meant to be. Not much care went into it...
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TheFlyingVegan
Points +357
Delicious food in a nice atmosphere - Edit
It is a nice light space despite being on the lower ground (they even have a patio out back) and the staff was very friendly. I had the smoked almond and chickpea sandwich which was utterly delicious and very filling and my friend really liked her Sumac Tofu Salad as well. We were unfortunately too full to taste the very yummy-looking cakes that were on display...😒Next time!
Read moreThe burger on the next neighbour table looked very good as well.
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sarahep
Points +332
Nice cakes - Edit
I’ve been there only once and it was a nice experience!
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AngelaTack
Points +422
Great food and service! - Edit
Came here for burgers and smoothies! Great selection and really quick and friendly service!
Read morePros: Lots of options , Big portions , Friendly atmosphere
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AnnaKętrzyńska
Points +25
Great vegan place! - Edit
Everything was very tasty, people there were so nice ;)
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Wild C
Points +187
Restaurant quality food in a tranquil cafe atmosphere - Edit
A 90% organic, 100% vegan place, that bakes all its own bread and cakes on site. The menu seems like typical cafe fare like sandwiches and burgers at first glance, which gives the impression that its overpriced. It's top-end stuff, though, for people who don't mind paying extra for good quality, strong ethics and close attention to detail. My beetroot and orange soup was wonderful and of the kind of quality and depth of flavour that I'd expect from somewhere like Manna or The Gate in London. A brilliant addition to Edinburgh's vegan scene.
Read morePros: The well-cooked, flavoursome food, It's all vegan, It's almost all organic
Cons: There's only about 12 tables, Typical Edinburgh flight of steps to the door, Can get very busy at weekends
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chug
Points +448
Okay BLT - Edit
I went here twice and had 1 really good dessert, 1 mediocre dessert, and 1 okay BLT. Unfortunately, I forget the name of the first dessert but it was on the top shelf of their pie case both times. Excellent! The second was a peanut butter/chocolate brownie with some sauce, but it was pretty dry. With the BLT, I've just had way better tempeh bacon. It needed liquid smoke or something. Just didn't have a real bacon flavor. I'd definitely go back for the first dessert but try something else for dinner.
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Nana Gaussiana
Points +26
Riquísimo - Edit
Se come divino!
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