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Vegan
Delivery
Take-out
Catering
European
Czech
Cafe, caterer and shop offering vegan renditions of Czech classics such as soy goulash, potato pancakes with sauerkraut, Manchurian cabbage balls, seitan strip burgers, spinach and cheeze swirls. Also sells Rawsmary raw vegan and gluten free sweets such as rose and pistachio cake. Moved here in Jun 2021. Open Tue-Thu 10:00-16:00, Fri 10:00-17:00, Sat 10:00-18:00, Sun 10:00-17:00.
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- Outdoor seating
- Wheelchair accessible
- Accepts credit cards
- Free Wi-Fi
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Last update on 21 Mar 2025 by Martinkaaa
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Added by marikaweinhardt on 11 Mar 2019
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113 Reviews
First Review by craigmc
e.percival
Points +1034
Busy little café but yummy breakfast - Edit
We got here just after opening time and we were the first ones in. Shortly after ordering several groups arrived and it filled up quickly so best to arrive early to get a seat. We ordered a banana bread latte, chai latte and cappuccino with the tofu scramble, french toast with bacon and maple syrup and fruity pancakes. All the food was cooked fresh and delicious. The pancakes were soft, layered with biscoff and a special shoutout to the seasonal fruit of mango pieces. The french toast had a thick batter layer and the tofu scramble was some of the nicest flavoured I've had out. There was a lot of options and their lunch menu looked rather impressive too!
Read morePros: Beautiful presentation
Cons: Small space
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lessdoug
Points +1050
Great food - Edit
This was our first meal off the plane. Great vibe and great food. Smaller place, so might have to wait if no seats available.
Read moreUpdated from previous review on 2026-10-02
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Leadbelly
Points +60
A little disappointing - Edit
The wait staff and the staff working the counter weren’t very friendly and the cafe lacked quality baked goods. We were told to move tables with no explanation given. Our croissants were okay but not great. I really appreciate that they are vegan but there are certainly better vegan cafes in Edinburgh.
Read moreUpdated from previous review on 2026-09-28
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KikiMartins
Points +160
Amazing vegan restaurant - Edit
The Sly Fox is such a gem in Leith! Everything on the menu is fully vegan, which makes choosing what to eat so much easier.
Read moreWe tried the seitan burger and the cheesy tempeh sandwich, and both were absolutely delicious. You can tell a lot of care goes into the food.
The atmosphere is lovely, the staff are really friendly, and it’s the kind of place you’ll want to come back to again and again. Definitely one of the best vegan spots in Edinburgh. Highly recommend!
Updated from previous review on 2026-07-25
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rpoulova
Points +2011
Very tasty - Edit
As a Czech, I am delighted to have this Czech-owned place in Edinburgh! Unfortunately, I live far away, so I've only managed to visit once so far - for a Sunday breakfast. The place was surprisingly crowded on a Sunday morning, so maybe a reservation is reasonable. Lovely staff, delicious food and decent portions. It appears, though, that the prices have risen significantly over the past few months. However, I will be back to try some of the mains!
Read moreUpdate: Visited for the second time, and unfortunately needed to take a star down as the goulash was so disappointing. Really tasteless, soy chunks were not flavoured properly, probably could use some marination. They had a weird aftertaste. Potato pancakes were very good though, and my partner enjoyed the soup of the day.
Updated from previous review on 2026-02-18
Pros: Tasty food, Lovely staff
Cons: Location is not central, You may need to wait for a table
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NikOmatic
Points +28
Wonderful breakfast - Edit
Good atmosphere, great food, really good flat white.
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MouthyMackem
Points +885
Delicious - Edit
We had the breakfast and we enjoyed it.
Read moreCalled here again for a breakfast 2 years later - unfortunately it was not the same quality and was smaller in size. I wouldn’t get the breakfast again but I would try something else, the rose latte was delicious!
Visited the sly fox again since my first review and sadly I can’t say it was as good as my previous review…
I ordered the oyster mushrooms in breadcrumbs which were very tasty and the dipping sauce was delicious but there were no mushrooms in the breadcrumbs, me and my partner found a slither here and there but it was like a wafer thin piece and had no substance, for nearly £8 we were disappointed! I like to support vegan businesses but will be reluctant to go back.
Updated from previous review on 2026-07-06
Pros: All vegan , Nice staff , Cost atmosphere
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AndyTN34
Points +131
Excellence - Edit
A wonderful amalgamation of healthy and junk food with a Hungarian twist. The cafe itself is a comfortable and relaxing place with friendly, efficient service. Prices are very reasonable. Great coffee and a good selection of teas, including some unusual ones such as sea buckthorn and white peony plus kombuchas.
Read moreI had the Dirty Fries on the first visit and they didn’t disappoint- an extremely enjoyable mixture of textures and flavours. Had the veggie breakfast on the second visit and several cakes as takeaways.
This is a women-run cafe and is LGBTQIA friendly.
Dogs are welcome.
Strongly recommended.
Updated from previous review on 2026-06-26
Pros: Food, Ambience , Politics
Cons: It isn’t in my home town. 😩
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GabrielaKrumova
Points +60
Best place for breakfast - Edit
I love Sly Fox so much. Breakfast and lunch menu is good, affordable prices, delicious food and great choices.
Read moreUpdated from previous review on 2026-06-03
Pros: Seitan Burger, Biscoff Croissant , Cake
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Sheffield-Jo
Points +41
Made with love and skill - Edit
We enjoyed a fantastic breakfast burger - in the top 3 burger experiences ever! - and perfect soup and haggis melt sandwich combo. Everything homemade fresh to order. The pickles, slaw, kimchi were super fresh and so tasty. Lovely environment and a really friendly all-women team.
Read morePros: Fresh ingredients - cooked to order, Great options, Just really well made food
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JWise67
Points +41
Favourite cafe in Edinburgh - Edit
Lovely completely vegan cafe, friendly staff and the most excellent tasty food. Great choices and not expensive. We LOVE Sly Fox!
Read morePros: All vegan delicious food, Smiley staff, Great looking comfortable cafe
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yannick__ka
Points +1677
The Sly Fox - Edit
A beautifully decorated restaurant with friendly staff. The entire menu is vegan, and there's a wide selection of dishes. We had the pancakes and the breakfast burger and found both delicious.
Read morePros: Vegan restaurant, Friendly staff
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brookie457
Points +2697
Lovely sandwich - Edit
Tasty sandwich with good service. On premises toilets, I didn't check for Wi-Fi. GO VEGAN !!! ❤️🏴
Read moreUpdated from previous review on 2026-04-26
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susieamd97
Points +32
Love it here! - Edit
Friendly staff, lovely atmosphere and great menu
Read moreUpdated from previous review on 2026-04-02
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lawriecorner
Points +616
Extensive menu - Edit
A really extensive fully vegan menu. I had the goulash with a side of pickled peppers and my husband the breakfast burger. The food was delicious (i'd eat those pickled peppers by the jar load!). Can't wait to go back as there are so many dishes I want to try!
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Swampy3
Points +607
Lovely spot! - Edit
We ordered a variety of starters and the spicy goulash. It was a busy day and the cafe was full when we arrived. We asked the staff if they would have a table for us in 30 mins so we came back later. The cafe was cosy and tasty dishes the only thing is the 'spicy goulash' wasn't spicy and was missing salt.
Read morePros: Good menu, Friendly staff, Good price
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gabriellasnargles
Points +632
great french toast - Edit
this place was so cute and had a variety of options. the french toast was so good and the bacon was perfectly flavorful!
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BethTomlin
Points +183
Amazing Mac and Cheese - Edit
My meal was so delicious. Fantastic mac and cheese and great portion size. also my favourite matcha latte
Read moreUpdated from previous review on 2026-01-02
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FayS
Points +247
SO good - Edit
Stopped off for brunch and was not disappointed. Fresh and delicious food, lovely staff and quirky cosy cafe. Breakfast burger was amazing (add the haggis!), french toast (with the caramelised fruit), cappuccino, hot choc (cream and marshmallows of course) and 2 cakes to take away... All delicious and at just over £40 not too pricey either for the excellent quality. Can't wait to return !!
Read morePros: Lovely staff, Amazing food, Not too expensive
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Clara_D_M
Points +23785
Super cute café - Edit
It’s 100% vegan and everything looks homemade and delicious. My latte with oat milk was fabulous
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Knorbel
Points +2280
Kleines Café - Edit
Neben Sandwiches gibt es auch warme Speisen und Gebäck. Alles war schnell zubereitet und sehr gut.
Read morePros: Gute Auswahl
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craigmc
Points +43012
Great cafe - Edit
I’ve been to The Sky Fox on numerous occasions, and it’s never let me down. With a creative menu blending Scottish and Eastern European flavours, plus the warm and welcoming atmosphere, it’s always worth a visit.
Read moreToday, I tried the breakfast burger with a side of fermented vegetables, and it was incredible! I left feeling energized and ready to tackle the day with a spring in my step.
Highly recommend for anyone seeking delicious vegan food served with heart.
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Updated from previous review on 2024-12-15
Pros: 100%, People, Food
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SaraNorlin
Points +4175
Cute spot - Edit
Lovely spot. Very kind staff. The food was great. I can't wait to go back and try more of their breakfast menu especially.
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KathrynDawson-Nowak
Points +33
Lovely wee stop - Edit
Enjoyed the quiet atmosphere, great selection of food and drinks - really lovely lavender latte
Read morePros: Choice , Safe to eat with allergies , Environment
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MitchellStringer
Points +405
Amazing!! MUST VISIT - Edit
Food was amazing, this is a must visit in Edinburgh!
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eMBe19
Points +21
Just awesome! - Edit
The Sly Fox is such a cute little place. The stuff is so nice, the coffee tastes great and i had a sandwich which was very tasty as well. And the best thing: ITS ALL VEGAN 😍
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MartinBaumeister
Points +1085
Wonderful vegan breakfast - Edit
This is such a lovely place to have breakfast! My wife had the goulash and I the scrambled tofu. Both were excellent. Coffee and tea drink selection and nice cakes as well! The service was outstanding! Lots of gluten-free options as well. Our server was a true ray of sunshine who just makes your day! Highly recommend giving The Sky Fox a try.
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