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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Added by craigmc on 05 Dec 2016
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559 Reviews
First Review by craigmc
Vegiana
Points +627
Food was good but nothing special - Edit
We had the oyster mushroom burger and it was good but nothing special and everything was kind of dry because there wasn't enough sauce. The cake was pretty good but a small slice for the price.
Read moreAlso, for some reason we were the only table that didn't get any water.
Updated from previous review on 2025-04-14
Pros: Good cake
Cons: Nothing special, Expensive, Not that friendly
Guest
AxolotlRoadkill
Points +100
Simply good food - Edit
We really liked it here. Staff was very friendly and the food was really good. The handcut chips were very nice. We really liked the overall menu selection, simple yet well-combined!
Read more(I'd definitely recommend the hoisin tofu burger, the asian style coleslaw on a burger was a surprise favourite.)
Pros: Good menu selection, Very friendly staff, Handcut chips
Cons: It was a tad cold inside
Guest
NoaBay
Points +26
Cute place, really good food - Edit
A very sweet place in the center, large selection of breakfast, lunch and dessert. We visited twice, once for the full breakfast, the sausages were really good, the bread and beans were also delicious, but I wasn't really crazy about the scample tofu and tempeh bacon. On the second time we got the soup of the day, which was mushroom and thyme with delicious sourdough bread, and the the best sandwich I have ever had, the Rueben sandwich. Next time i visit Edinburgh I want to try the burgers. One big critique is that the place is really cold, no heating. On the first visit I had the wear my jacket, and on the second is was warmer outside so better inside as well, but bring a sweater!
Read morePros: Good food, Large selection, Cute atmosphere
Cons: Cold
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fuz1987
Points +154
Good burgers, friendly atmosphere - Edit
The burger was tasty, I had the oyster mushroom one and can definitely recommend it. Good sized portions
Read moreCafe vibe, great spot for lunch. Big pots of tea! And the cheesecake was delicious.
Pros: Cakes, Big pots of tea, Friendly helpful staff
Cons: Too many chips for me with the burger
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MariucaBolaños
Points +510
Nice place - Edit
Fast service and friendly staff
Read morePros: Tea, Atmosphere
Guest
Angelina-Sabrina
Points +365
Holy Cow? Holy Grail! 🙏 - Edit
Suuuuuper lecker und total lieber Service 🤩
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ClaireWilliams72
Points +84
Beetroot Carpaccio!!! - Edit
A beautiful little restaurant in Edinburgh with stunning home prepared food using fresh and seasonal ingredients.
Read morePros: Menu, Location, Service
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DawnMaclean
Points +50
Ok - Edit
Food was tasty, although burger was a bit tough, and chips were under-cooked.
Read moreGiven the price, and that they weren't busy, I thought that was fairly disappointing.
Pros: Fast , Tasty
Cons: Under-cooked chips
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aaronkuder
Points +39
Absolutely amazing - Edit
Had a sandwich which was one of the best one so ever had. Staff is super nice as well. Would 100% recommend, don’t miss this place.
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annabm
Points +70
Incredible - Edit
Such a cozy place and the food is divine—tastes so fresh and healthy. The homemade bread and soup is absolutely delicious (alongside everything else, really!).
Read moreUpdated from previous review on 2025-03-12
Guest
embii
Points +145
Tofu burger? Yes please! - Edit
Very nice place with delicious food options!
Read moreTofu burgers and oysters mushrooms burgers were super good!
Super friendly staff 💕
Pros: Friendly staff, Homemade burgers buns, Fries with skin
Cons: Music a little too up-tempo
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FranFran
Points +158
Fast and great food - Edit
The food was delicious. It is a nice place with many tables and great options.
Read morePros: Yummy food, Quick, Great space
Cons: The smell inside the place
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veganamyv
Points +558
So good - Edit
We came here for breakfast and loved it! The food was delicious and the place is really nice and cosy inside
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Sueb123
Points +40
Lovely find - Edit
Friendly atmosphere and lovely food
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Merlinthevegan
Points +16
Delicious - Edit
Holy cow has lovely food with good portion sizes. Since the commercialisation of vegan food it’s harder to find grass roots vegan food but the salad and the burger we had was great.
Read morePros: Big portion size, Welcoming staff, Choice
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Indy Fab
Points +102
Excellent - Edit
Lovely food and a nice range of options. Convenient location for the city centre. Relaxed vibe and friendly staff.
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Agato
Points +182
Cozy place with great food - Edit
Very nice staff and the food is amazing
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AbiM
Points +4649
Tasty - Edit
Very good carrot lox sandwich with homemade cream cheese, refreshing and tasty. Nice to have oat milk hot drinks too. Outside space at the back looks colourful.
Read moreCame here again nearly 7 years later and had No-Mackerel open sandwich roll and soup of the day with sourdough.
Updated from previous review on 2021-09-19
Pros: Thoughtful staff put our sandwich onto 2 plates, Close to centre and bus station
Guest
LittleAliceFell
Points +2326
Lovely cafe w/ gluten-free options - Edit
There’s something about Holy Cow that makes it feel like a proper old-school vegan cafe (in the best way! 10 year vegans will know what I mean, aha). Delicious food, cakes and drinks with lots of great gluten-free options. Definitely a vegan staple in Edinburgh!
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kurama
Points +324
Nice place - Edit
We had desert and coffee, was really nice and the staff were amazing.
Read morePros: Staff, Dessert , Coffee
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ak13
Points +403
Interesting - Edit
Interesting sandwich flavours, would like to visit again and try more of the menu
Read moreCons: Kinda pricey
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CJ123
Points +108
Vegan and Gluten free options - Edit
Lovely service & food, perfect for breakfast, brunch, lunch and dinner! #Veganuary
Read morePros: Lots of choice , Organic and homemade , Tasty
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VeganLuce
Points +120
Decent food but overpriced - Edit
I like to support this venue as it’s vegan and a small but nice menu, but always feel everything if rather overpriced which is a shame.
Read morePros: Fully vegan, Longer opening hours , Friendly staff
Cons: Over priced.
Guest
Ninovb
Points +76
Good tasty vegan burgers and cakes 🧁 - Edit
Tucked away just below the street you’ll find Holy Cow! And Holy Cow the food was good and filling! Went for an oyster mushroom burger and banoffee cake!
Read moreI can tell you one thing! Be prepared to be stuffed, if you order a main course and a cake that is!
The burger was really tasty and the fries were good if you like thick cut fries! Had a nice crispy texture (the oyster mushrooms) and just very pleasant to eat!
Guest
chloelouise11
Points +27
Not tasty - Edit
I had the avo toast which came on bread which appeared home made, I really didn’t enjoy it as it was bland and a weird texture, and wasn’t able to eat the meal. I ordered this with a cappuccino which came to £18.
Read moreI was quite disappointed and felt like a waste of money.
The staff however were very lovely and I did feel bad that I couldn’t eat the food.
Pros: Nice environment
Cons: Bland, Wasn’t able to eat it
Guest
BrittAshton
Points +34
Flavourless burger and undercooked chips - Edit
We got a burger each but found them so disappointing! The mushrooms had no flavour and the kidney bean and soya patte was mushy and tiny on the bun so half the bites were just bread. The chips were also undercooked.
Read moreDon’t like to give vegan places bad reviews but we just felt being served this would put people off if they were just trying it out.
The server was lovely and we didn’t try the cakes, maybe they are nicer than the main menu. I’m suprised to see all the high reviews, maybe be caught them on a bad day?
Pros: Server friendly, It’s vegan
Cons: No flavour, Undercooked chips, Soggy burger patte
Guest
ellasovegan
Points +70
Lovely place! - Edit
The vegan mackerel was a highlight! Lots of great options and lovely staff!
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