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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. Open Mon-Fri 08:00-17:00, Sat-Sun 09:00-17:00.
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180 Reviews
First Review by MrTea83
Michellepaire
Points +1234
The best! - Edit
Lovely place to visit. They offer super nice food and the coffee is also delicious.
Read moreChapterOneCoffee
Thanks so much Michelle!:)
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Snibby
Points +366
My fave vegan cafe in Edinburgh! - Edit
Looove the porridge and amazing French toast and cakes too!
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unrockbar
Points +141
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 +1354
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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BethTomlin
Points +151
Lovely spot for breakfast/ brunch /lunch - Edit
Great selection of sandwiches, with breakfast options, and cakes and croissants!
Read moreMy favourite full scottish breakfast i’ve had out in Edinburgh
ChapterOneCoffee
Wow, that's incredible, thanks so much! Amazing photos also!:)
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sann_x
Points +122
vegan heaven - Edit
so many delicious options! my partner had the full breakfast, which was really nice. i had the french toast with banana, ‘bacon’ and maple syrup. also really good! cute and cosy place to sit down 🌱🫶🏼
Read moreChapterOneCoffee
Thank you so much, so glad you liked it!
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Steph25
Points +106
Great to go toasted sandwiches and cake - Edit
Very friendly atmosphere, popped in for a slice of winter cake and toasted tofu and kimchi roll to go. Both fantastic.
Read morePros: Tasty , Friendly
ChapterOneCoffee
Thanks so much for your lovely review!:)
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eduardonasi
Points +1338
Vale muito a pena - Edit
Sanduíches e bolos deliciosos. Cafés muito bem preparados. Ambiente delicioso.
Read moreChapterOneCoffee
Thanks so much Eduardo!:)
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jo_ben
Points +211
Great coffee and food - Edit
Nice coffee and lots of imaginative vegan rolls and cakes.
Read morePros: Coffee, Great food, Friendly
ChapterOneCoffee
Thanks so much, very happy you enjoyed it!
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lils.rock
Points +1055
Amazing vegan cafe - Edit
I loved this cafe, we enjoyed a delicious lunch and their croissants are soooo good! Highly recommend 😍
Read moreChapterOneCoffee
Thanks so much, Lils! Wonderful photos too!:)
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jonathan.vanbelle
Points +48
Scrumdiddlyumptious - Edit
We loved this ethics-forward cafe (signs defining veganism and why dairy is “scary,” i.e. cruel). My wife and I each ordered the full breakfast and both cleaned our plates; as Roald Dahl would say, Chapter One Coffee Shop is absolutely scrumdiddlyumptious.
Read morePros: Full Breakfast, Cozy Atmosphere
ChapterOneCoffee
Super happy to hear that! Thank you for noticing our ethical efforts!:)
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ZippyZGirl
Points +132
Our Edinburgh favourite - Edit
Loved it here so much that we came twice in one day!
Read moreWe ordered French toast with bacon, banana and maple syrup and it was just gorgeous! We also ordered a bacon and sausage bap. We visited again later for more tea and a cinnamon roll. Definitely recommend!
Pros: Size of coffee shop & table spacing, Breakfast choices , Tea!
ChapterOneCoffee
Wow, that's amazing, thank you so much!:)
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ydougan
Points +16
Ms - Edit
Excellent food and good range of plant based drinks. Staff very pleasant too.
Read moreChapterOneCoffee
Thank you so much, very glad you enjoyed it!
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Hickington22
Points +32
Great place - Edit
We had the red velvet cake and Pain au chocolat, both were tasty.
Read moreCoffee was great too.
Great for a vegan treat.
Pros: Good cake, Good coffee
ChapterOneCoffee
Thanks so much!:)
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LezTravelVegan
Points +502
Amazing - Edit
My friend suggested this place as when I come up I always have to settle for a few vegan options. No more! Amazing
Read morePros: Everything vegan, Great choice
ChapterOneCoffee
Yes, we have lots of vegan options and zero nonvegan options!:) Thanks so much for the review!
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stahrchild
Points +142
Never impressed - Edit
I’ve been about 15/20 times in the last few years and the food has only ever just been okay. I’ve kept going because everyone needs to support local vegan places!! But always disappointed, sadly. They’ve been busy every time I’ve been in which is great
Read morePros: Good size menu , 5 min walk from haymarket
Cons: Food isn’t tasty!
ChapterOneCoffee
Aw, so sad to hear you were disappointed! There are loads of other fantastic vegan places in Edinburgh - we love Black Rabbit, Sora Lella, Rabbit Food - maybe they'll be more to your liking?:)
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VeganToby
Points +44
True love at first bite - Edit
Transcendent and delicious! A triumph of vegan cuisine 🤤😍 But seriously so amazing - had the full breakfast as my first meal in Scotland and I’m in love!
Read morePros: Food, Atmosphere
ChapterOneCoffee
Wow, that's incredible, so very grateful!:)
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Braceface
Points +250
Wow! Hit the spot like nothing else! - Edit
Cold, rainy and dreary day has been completely turned around by the warm delicious porridge, haggis, full breakfast and a steamy Cappucino!
Read moreRed velvet cake was also mouth watering!
I can stay here for hours and hours….
ChapterOneCoffee
Thanks for your incredible review, that made our day!:)
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leestone8
Points +436
Nice place to get breakfast or lunch - Edit
Loads of choices, reasonable prices and worth a visit
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khugs
Points +88
Amazing French toast - Edit
My husband and I came here for brunch and we were really impressed with the menu, there is so much on offer. My husband had a delicious falafel and mango chutney sandwich and I had the French toast - it was so delicious! Prices aren’t bad and the service was very good, I would definitely recommend it.
Read moreChapterOneCoffee
So glad you loved the French toast! Thank you for the review:)
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Niu-Niu
Points +145
Amazing vegan selection - Edit
I got the French toast with bacon, banana and maple syrup and it was absolutely delicious! They used 2 thick slices if sourdough bread with crispy edges and a fluffy interior. It was a very large serving and would defintly fill you up for the day. I also had the passion fruit smoothie which I would highly recomment too. There's always an amazing selection of sandwiches and cakes too.
Read morePros: 1. All vegan, Really tasty and high quality, Nice interior and vibe
Cons: A little pricey for some things
ChapterOneCoffee
Thank you so much - what an incredible review! :)
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keavih
Points +420
Nice little place - Edit
Shared a croissant and a pain au chocolat - both fantastic. Was excited for the sweet chilli chicken sandwich but wasn't to my taste, couldn't taste any sweet chilli sauce and the cheese was a bit overpowering, bread was lovely though! Maybe come earlier in the day to ensure sandwiches are fresher and that there are more options! 😊
Read moreChapterOneCoffee
Thanks so much for the review! We're also super happy to custom make sandwiches!:)
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Edlay
Points +140
Lovely Cafe - Edit
Great options and all sandwiches are warmed up and served with salad. Dog friendly too 😊
Read moreChapterOneCoffee
Thanks so much! Yes, please bring all the dogs!:)
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KatharinaMK
Points +941
Favourite Café 💕 - Edit
We‘ve been in Edinburgh for a week and had breakfast here every morning. Now back home we already miss it 😉
Read moreMany absolutely delicious options, very nice staff, clean and cute all over ☺️
Best value for money!
Literally can’t wait for the next visit!
Update August 2023:
Still love it! Amazing options, super delicious and friendly staff. Always something new to try and definitely still 10/10! 😁
Updated from previous review on 2019-11-03
Pros: Everything
Cons: Nothing 🤷🏻♀️
ChapterOneCoffee
Wow, we're humbled by this amazing review! Thanks so much for sharing this and the photos! Hope to see you again soon!:)
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Whitos
Points +54
Delicious fresh food - Edit
We had the biscoff cinnamon bun, Nutella croissant and brie/cranberry/spinach baguette which was delicious!
Read moreWould definitely recommend visiting. Fully vegan and delicious!
Pros: Pastries , Coffee
Cons: Dark hot chocolate wasn't great but still nice
ChapterOneCoffee
Thanks so much for your lovely review!:)
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AndreaMarchettini
Points +74
So good!! - Edit
Staff was super lovely, and the food wasn't any less than that. We got a bree and cranberry roll (it had been so long! Shame not many places make vegan ones), a reuben roll, a biscoff and cranberry tart and a maple pecan plait. Everything was absolutely top notch! Prices very decent as well
Read morePros: The foooood, The driiiiink, The staaaaaff
Cons: None :)
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