Vegan
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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
neil7908
Points +436
Decent food and great staff in a good location - Edit
Although a little hard to find the restaurant is actually in a very central part of Edinburgh and for anyone coming into the city via bus, train or tram from the airport it'll be no more than than 5 minutes from where you are dropped off.
Read moreMy partner and I had a bit of a mixed view on our food and drink. We went for lunch and ordered the fish burger, bacon sandwich, a smoothie, a coffee and a bit of cake. Overall the sandwich, cake and coffee were very good. The fish burger and smoothie didn't quite do it for us. The fries were really good though.
Staff were wonderful and we'll certainly be going back again to try some other things on the menu.
Only other downside is that it is quite expensive. Including tip we spent over £30 on lunch which was a bit pricey.
Pros: Location (once you find it!), staff, some great di
Cons: Expensive, some not so great dishes
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bibifelstead
Points +74
Best vegan burgers and cake around :) - Edit
Incredibly impressed with this place!! The staff were lovely, the burgers were by far some of the best vegan burgers I've ever tasted (I've had a fair few), and the red velvet cake I ordered was to die for. I'm sure one of the best vegan places to visit in scotland.
Read morePros: burgers!!!, Best vegan cakes, lovely staff
Cons: not open for evening hours?
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StepRam
Points +24
lovely little Coffee shop and Vegan lunch spot - Edit
Lovely little Coffee shop with lots of cake.and vegan lunches hot and cold.
Read moreFree Wifi
Pros: lot's of options totally Vegan Quiet
Cons: no plugs for charging phone's and laptops so n
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HappyT.
Points +201
Great service and delicious food. - Edit
Great service! I had the Mexican burger with chips (delicious) and a slice of the red velvet cake (also delicious). Highly recommended!
Read morePros: All vegan, great service, delicious food, clean, a
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MagaliB
Points +15
Delicious! - Edit
We had a wonderful time. The service was warm and friendly and the food just perfect.
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Ryecatcher
Points +2222
Please, please, please, take hold, Holy Cow! - Edit
First of all, Edinburgh, hats off! There are numerous amazing places for vegans here, and now there is a new awesome kid in town: Holy Cow!
Read moreThis presumably Polish-run eatery is a hidden gem close to the central bus station, that can easily be overseen.
Delicious burgers, stunning sandwich creations, decent soups, great cakes, I'm absolutely amazed by this venue!
I was there twice: First time I tried the burger of the day (comes with chips) and a cake and the second day I ate a soup of the day (pea & mint), a crispy sandwich (Monster Munch) and a cake, everything outstandig (cakes almost outstandig, to be fair). Their hot chocholate is to be highlighted as well.
Lovely staff, impeccable service, just a bit expensive though.
Would visit anytime again! Love it! Highly recommended!
Pros: generous portions, outstandig food, lovely atmosphere
Cons: a bit expensive, not so easy to find
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Ksis
Points +1250
but the mayo... ? - Edit
Small, cozy place with great burgers! We had the the Bloody Burger (lentils and beets) and the Mexican Burger. Both were great - the absolutely best part about the meal though was the mayo they put on the burgers. I don't know how they make it but do yourself a favor and order extra to dip your chips in!!
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ZeliBa
Points +30
vegan organic Fairtrade food for a fair price - Edit
We had pulled jackfruit burgers with homemade fries which were very very delicious!
Read moreYou have definitely to go there when you're in Edinburgh.
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KatyFindlay
Points +24
Tasty food, friendly staff and chilled environment! - Edit
My sister and I both had burgers and both were amazing. The staff were super friendly and we highly recommend the fish burger! :)
Read morePros: price, friendly staff, tasty food
Cons: hidden location
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KatieBatty
Points +1512
An amazing vegan experience! - Edit
My partner and I had some trouble finding this cafe - there is some old signage labelling it "Halo Coffee Bar" or something like that. It is just off the corner of York and Elder St, if you hit the bus station and bus station lane you have gone too far! Look for the Halo sign - I spotted the HappyCow sticker which gave it away. The cafe is lovely and cosy and the staff were really friendly. We ordered the soup of the day - French onion - and it was topped with a lovely cheese, served with bread and vegan margarine. The server was kind enough to offer to split one serving between two bowls as my partner and I wanted to share it. My partner had the Cheddar BLT as his main which was really nice with tempeh bacon. My partner asked for no tomato and they kindly offered to substitute that with peppers which was great. I ordered the fish burger which came with a delicious tartare sauce and freshly cut potato wedges. It was so filling! We shared a slice of the peanut butter chocolate cake which came with a side of chocolate sauce - it was divine, very rich and lovely! Would like to come back again.
Read morePros: All vegan, Delicious mains and desserts, Great service
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N0ahFrank
Points +28
Simple and Exquisite! - Edit
Absolutely delicious! Spicy lentil soup and kale salad were amazing with the presentation and taste of a high class restaurant. I will be back again and again!
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kllymllngr
Points +23
Delicious! - Edit
I visited Holy Cow last week whilst visiting a friend in Edinburgh. My vegan boyfriend and I decided to check it out after a quick search here on Happy Cow and it was so worth it!
Read moreMy boyfriend had the CBLT and a protein shake. I don't enjoy fake bacon but my boyfriend thought it was incredible. Also not a big fan of protein shakes either but it tasted really nice!
I had the soup of the day which was a red lentil curry soup. It was incredible, the perfect warming meal for a chilly winters day. The homemade bread it came with was a little dense for me but my boyfriend enjoyed it.
We grabbed a slice of peanut butter chocolate cake as well to take away. This was essentially vegan chocolate cake with peanut butter instead of icing For people that love peanut butter this is definitely a winner.
The staff were really lovely to chat to and the decor was very modern and comfortable.
I was all impressed to see that they were taking into considerations reviews and had implemented a suggestion of a reviewer on Happy Cow to bring out salt, pepper and ketchup with the meal.
Pros: nice atmosphere, excellent food
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Aine
Points +46
Lovely cake! - Edit
I've been to Holy Cow a few times now. I love their cakes - especially the lemon drizzle. The coffee is also good. I was a bit disappointed with the CBLT but the homemade bread was fantastic. I loved the bloody burger - beetroot - it is amazing. The burger, the bun, the trimmings, the chips... all so tasty. The staff are excellent, informative, friendly and helpful.
Read morePros: Cake!, The staff
Cons: Downstairs so inaccessible to wheelchair users
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LauraFox95
Points +116
Lovely secret - Edit
I've walked past this gorgeous little cafe before without realising it was there, but after seeing some great reviews on here for it, I looked this place out and I'm very glad I did!
Read moreI got the fish burger and a green smoothie. The burger was delicious and had a fairly convincing fish flavour. The chips were also very moreish. The smoothie contained aloe vera (which I think is a lovely flavour anyway), and this was the nicest aloe vera flavoured drink I've ever had!
Other reviewers have noted that this place is expensive, but it isn't outlandishly so in my opinion (£9.50 for a very large burger and chips), and is completely worth it.
Updated from previous review on 2017-01-09
Pros: Delicious food, Great range of choice, Healthy and organic seasonal food
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imogenmichel
Points +2707
Amazing! - Edit
I went here today for a lunch meeting and had an absolutely fantastic BBQ jackfruit burger with chips and a coconut milk latte. The staff were incredibly lovely, helpful and friendly. A great addition to Edinburgh's growing vegan scene; I'll definitely be back again!
Read morePros: All vegan, Fantastic staff
Cons: Not open in the evenings
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Tommyc1989
Points +17
Don't miss this hidden gem! - Edit
Almost walked right past it but so glad I didn't! Cosy little cafe with great coffee, and super friendly staff. Got the CBLT and it was perfect, generous portions of everything and the most I have enjoyed facon before. Will come back next time in Edinburgh for sure
Read morePros: coffee, fake bacon
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LesleyS
Points +66
lovely food and nice staff - Edit
I really enjoyed my Mexican Burger and the staff couldn't have been more helpful. Small suggestion- maybe offer salt, pepper & Ketchup when you bring the food as I had to ask for all three. But really lovely food ?
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Lucyb24
Points +27
Freshly cooked delicious food - Edit
Today I went to Holy Cow and had the Mexican burger. The food was delicious and service was quick. Too full to try the lovely looking cakes but will try next time.
Read morePros: Home made style chips
Cons: Would like more detail on the menu, so that we did
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MrT
Points +91
great little place - Edit
Lovely little place with really friendly staff and great tasting 100% vegan food and drink. Safe to say we'll be back!
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