Chapter One Coffee Shop in Edinburgh, City of

On a cold February morning the place only had front door heater on, which was not doing anything to warm up the room that had 4 big single plane windows. Food is too expensive, Full English for £15 and £5 for coffee. All the seating is hard wood or cold steal. Go to The Clock Cafe down the road for a cheaper, warmer and comfortable experience. Also they had their council food bin right next to the front door! Why!

Pasamos por aquí para los rollos de desayuno y también algunos artículos para más tarde en el día. Tengo un revuelto de tofu y rollo de tocino que fue excelente. Un gran rollo artesano generoso que estaba bien lleno. También compré un rollo de Rubén para llevar para almorzar más tarde ese mismo día, lo cual fue igualmente impresionante. Sus dulces golosinas eran encantadoras - pastel y croissant hoy. Todo vegano. Personal muy amable también. Muy recomendable.

We’ve eaten the lunch with my wife and have been greatly welcomed by the waitresses ! The food was greatly seasoned and super flavorful. And the drinks were so warming. We’ve took two full breakfast with a Chai turmeric latte and a mocha, and finish with a slice of a red velvet. Everything was amazing and the place is super cozy. We recommend this place a lot !

So yummy!! Amazing options and full of flavour

I am not vegan , however i would definitely recommend to try this place , food is amazing

Great sandwiches selection, all vegan

Really nice lunch and sweet options. They do a lot for the community

I got a cappuccino and a sandwich for takeaway - both were really delicious. The girl that worked there also was very nice and welcoming. I’d definitely come back.

The café offers many breakfast and brunch options, all of which are vegetarian. All of our orders were excellent, especially the tofu and kimchi sandwich. Lemon Cake I would have preferred the lemon taste to be more pronounced, but one time it was not clear

Chapter One has been my favourite cafe for years however the prices have increased - I think with the change of ownership - to the point it's actually insulting. After being charged £13.50 for a takeaway bagel and (small!) hot chocolate I've decided not to return sadly.

Visitamos un par de veces durante nuestra estancia en Edimburgo y este café es MARAVILLOSO, la comida y las bebidas son fantásticas y tan delicioso. Fue perfecto para venir a un desayuno lleno agradable y temprano : )

Really lovely. Staff were fabulous. We had a booking for 8 on the day of an international rugby match but someone had taken our table. Staff fixed it quickly and were very gracious. Food and coffe was also great!!

Wonderful place! Always love to come here, great atmosphere, lovely food and drinks!

Lovely staff and the food is amazing !!!!

...words fail me... should have sent... a poet! Seriously though, genuinely the best scrambled tofu I've had in 11+ years of being a vegan. The matcha was also very very good. We grabbed a couple of sandwiches for a takeout lunch- very much recommended as well! Impeccable vibes, really lovely staff. 100% recommend a visit (or three!)

Had an amazing tofu sandwich and red velvet cake. The red velvet cake Is a must try! Absolutely amazing.

Really cute place to get a really good vegan English/Scotish breakfast. We were there on a thursday morning. There were a couple of other people but not too crowded. We really enjoyed our time there!

Delicious full Scottish breakfast—carefully sourced and ideally presented. This is the best vegan fry up we have had! While the breakfast was reasonable for a “fry up” it was still a little heavy/oily for me. If I had no concern for health/digestion, this would not be an issue.

Really tasty coffee with super strong morals backing it. 10/10

Visited Chapter One Vegan Cafe in Edinburgh and was absolutely delighted! The food was delicious, full of flavor, and beautifully presented. The service was friendly and attentive, making the whole experience feel welcoming. The atmosphere is cozy and inviting, with decor that adds a unique charm to the place. Definitely a must-visit for anyone in Edinburgh, whether you’re vegan or just love good food. Highly recommend!

Paid £4.6 for literally a slice of pear with a bit of crumble around it. This is stealing from people and it was definitely not worth it. Now off to get myself a real snack.

Amazing vegan cafe, I ordered the hot chocolate and blueberry+almond french toast and thoroughly enjoyed them! Also took some croissants to go which were also delicious :)

We had a couple of sandwiches which were amazing with creative fillings - makes a change from the usual dull offerings you get in other places! Coffee was also delicious as was the Chai cake we couldn't resist ordering. Nice atmosphere and friendly staff. We wish we were local as this would become a regular

What a find! We stumbled upon this place and were pleasantly surprised to find it is fully vegan. There weren't too many gluten free options for my friend, but she enjoyed her smoothie and bakery treat. The full english breakfast and my latte were great!

Lovely decor but unfortunately they had no signs up to advertise the fact that it’s entirely vegan. Ordered my very expensive flat white and was so disappointed that it wasn’t made with real milk. It was really sweet tasting, I couldn’t even finish it.

Nice flat white, delicious sandwiches, cosy vibe with friendly and accommodating staff.

Really lovely visit to Chapter One had the smoothie bowl with raspberries and a fresh pot of earl Grey. Everything was very well made and delicious for a light pick me up. Would return.

I've been here a few times over a year ago and it was nice but unfortunately, this time was not good and I just wasted my money. I had the worst coffee I've had in a long time. It really weak and with a strange sour taste. The brownie was dry and crumbly as if it was a few days old. On top of that there were little flies near the plants that I was having to waft away from my drink. I went as a little treat for myself so it was a shame it wasn't an enjoyable experience.

It was such nice place to drink tea, eat lots of cakes and relax. All was Vegan and so so delicious! Was ordering one cake after another. 😅 And the Vibe here is so friendly and calming. 😌

We came to this place for a brunch and it is generally a hit. NOTE: we didn't have mobile reception and missed the fact that it is a vegan place The atmosphere is great, the place is really inviting. We got mint teas - they are amazing, it is not your regular teabag, we actually got tea from mint in a really nice teapot. Smoothie bowl - really tasty, I love a good smoothie bowl, definitely recommend it. French toast, here strange things begin. Originally it is a savory dish with eggs and bacon. Eggs are replaced with corn starch, and fake bacon tastes like cardboard. It comes with bananas and maple syrup. Other than a banana, this meal has a nutritional value of gummy bears, it is only tasty because of all the sugar and banana in it. So it was a mistake. There is a great selection of other dishes, sandwiches, and pastries. Stay away from meat alternatives to get the best value.

We went to Chapter One because it seems to be one of the best breakfast locations. To be honest, we were a bit disappointed. The cappuccino was ok, the bowl was very cold and a bit small for the price. If you're in the area, it's okay.

Really cozy vegan cafe in Edinburgh. The coffee tastes amazing and so does the cinnamon curl! Highly recommended

Super cosy cafe with friendly staff and lots of different options to choose from, both savoury and sweet.

Such a lovely vegan and intersectional place!! We highly recommend visiting Chapter One Coffee Shop if you're staying in Edinburgh 💚 We appreciate the animal rights statement! 🌱✊

loved the animal rights message at the counter

Very tasty, friendly staff, cozy atmosphere. Very well thought out!

Lovely atmosphere, very friendly staff, delicious food and one of the best flat whites we’ve ever tried!

Lovely and high quality plant based cafe. Super tasty!

Very nice vegan cafe, friendly atmosphere. Recommend the Blueberry Croissant and the Raspberry Breakfast Smoothie.

A lot of vegan options, really nice atmosphere and kind personel!

Very nice place just outside the centre. The first I found with a 100% vegetal and decidedly tasty full English breakfast! The lavander latte was then a sweet and fragrant surprise! Advised!

Top marks for tasty coffee, reasonable price

It's cosy, small and the baristas were friendly. I love that everything is vegan, however what I ordered was not good ... I got a decaf coffee which basically tasted of warm milk, which to be fair is not a problem limited to this cafe but after having decafs that are genuinely really good and easily mistaken for a real coffee, even in the big chains, it is disappointing! the biscoff swirl pastry was incredibly dry! I wouldn't rule out returning as they had lots of options including sandwiches and other drinks/pastries, but just wouldn't recommend getting what I ordered.

Very nice vegan food, coffee!!! And good variety!

I had the apple dessert and cappuccino and it was great.

We came across this cafe looking for somewhere to have breakfast. All vegan food and drink, absolutely delicious (even my meat eater boyfriend thought it was wonderful!). Staff were so friendly and accommodating. Would absolutely recommend a visit!

Amazing vegan cafe! Coffee was fantastic, the food is delicious, and the staff are very friendly, highly recommend to anyone!

Bad coffee and the sandwiches are over priced. Also, the service is super slow and unkind.

Fantastic place! Delicious food and the most important thing. All is vegan!!!!

Dog friendly, charming place. Everything is vegan and the blueberry croissant was delicious.

Really nice fully vegan café in the dalry area. Nice sandwiches for a good price and cakes are good too -they change regularly which is nice for a change!

Took my mum for lunch, had delicious lentil soup and sandwiches. Also amazing coffee! I will be back soon 🥰 still have to try your cakes 🤣

Easy to book, friendly staff, delicious sandwiches and cakes, dog friendly: perfect!

Llegué a este pequeño lugar para desayunar y debo decir, que llena cada agujero jaja! Su croissant de semillas de arándano era increíble y sus panecillos de desayuno son tan deliciosos! Gran café demasiado tostado por las mujeres! En general gran vibra! ¡No puedo esperar a visitar de nuevo!

A cafe where you can relax. Located about 5 minutes walk from Haymarket Station. It's always full of customers. It's a popular restaurant so you won't be able to take your time, but you can relax and eat and drink♪ Desserts are a little sweeter than Japanese Western sweets.

Everything we ordered here was amazing. The food, the cakes and the drinks. Some places make the matcha too hot which ruins the taste of the matcha but not here 😀

Fantastic food and adorable interior. The staff are all super friendly and helpful. The homemade flapjack was exceptional!

Beautifully presented vegan options for brunch. French toast with bacon and banana was amazing however the Full Scottish Breakfast wasn't quite as good unfortunately - the scrambled tofu was too salty and the texture was a bit too wet for our taste - the rest of the breakfast could've been seasoned more. Didn't get a chance to try the bagels or cakes but they looked really good and always great to have 100% vegan cafes.

100% vegan cafe, really nice staff and delicious food

Ordered a chai latte it was £5.50. Absolutely shocking prices won't return.

Beautiful vegan food and a beautiful place. Gorgeous vegan breakfast and then I even bought a sandwich, delicious all round!

Ordered a coffee and a slice of cake and they came to £9.50 which I think is crazy but this felt extra crazy because my coffee was almost tasteless and my cake had really good flavour but was definitely a couple of days old as it was so stale. Being a local in Edinburgh I am so used to paying £7-£8 for a coffee and a baked good but it is usually so worth it as we have so many lovely independent coffee shops etc. but unfortunately chapter one is not worth it for me.

Lovely coffee place. At first I didn't know, only when I had to change my order I was informed it's a vegan place. And they serve the most delicious vegan food around. The full breakfast is full of taste which made me crave more their vegan haggis. The cappuccino could be a little better but overall it's a nice place to sit have a coffee and get on with your life. The girls working are nice and attentive. Our experience was so good that we had breakfast there twice. Highly recommend.

Lovely coffee place. At first I didn't know, only when I had to change my order I was informed it's a vegan place. And they serve the most delicious vegan food around. The full breakfast is full of taste which made me crave more their vegan haggis. The cappuccino could be a little better but overall it's a nice place to sit have a coffee and get on with your life. The girls working are nice and attentive. Our experience was so good that we had breakfast there twice. Highly recommend.

Disappointing breakfast experience for our visit to this cafe. Scrambled tofu out of a packet and some unappetising bacon on soggy sourdough and raw spinach. Lazy and overpriced. Sometimes we overlook these things if staff are friendly but no such luck.

Excellent service and delicious vegan food!

Nice little vegan coffee shop. Service with a smile.

Perfect in every way, love this place ❤️ Coffee, breakfast and sandwiches are all awesome 💪

We absolutely love this coffee shop! They have such a large and amazing choice of drinks (especially lattes) and amazing cakes! A few of my favorites: gingerbread latte, lavender latte, strawberry and matcha cake, raspberry and matcha cake.

A wee gem of a place, always reliable quality food and vegan too. Love it

One of the best vegan places in Edinburgh. Amazing coffee and pastries! #goVegan 🌱

We came here twice during our trip to Edinburgh – what a great find! The selection of vegan cakes, pastries, sandwiches and breakfast foods were amazing. We had the full English both times and highly recommend! Love the ethos.

As soon as I saw French toast on the menu of this vegan cafe, I knew I had to order it. It's something I've never seen on a vegan menu and it didn't disappoint! Gorgeous food

Amazing vegan coffee shop with a lovely owner! They always have a huge selection of cakes, pastries, sandwiches and everything you need for your breakfast or lunch 💚

Absolutely delish and vegan! Super queer friendly too.

We were looking for a coffee shop around lunchtime over the festive period, and we were pleased to find Chapter One. This location served some excellent vegan food and beverages. I had the spelt and quinoa croissant as a bite to eat. I am not normally a fan of oat milk in coffee, but I did enjoy my gingerbread spiced mocha. The tables were quite close together, and I did have a plant to compete with adjacent to my table. However, this did not really detract from the visit. Staff members were very pleasant and helpful. The toilet was very quirky. One to return to, I think.

This is the best vegetarian restaurant I've ever tried in Edinburgh. The dishes are incredibly delicious, and I couldn't imagine that vegetarian food could reach such a level of excellence. The owner is extremely friendly and patient. As it was Christmas Eve and close to closing time, the owner kindly gave us two delightful desserts, which was a pleasant surprise and greatly appreciated. I highly recommend this place, and I'll definitely visit again next time.

Best vegan French Toast ever, just a lovely little cafe.

It was great to find an all-vegan cafe! I had the breakfast roll with sausage which was delicious and filling. The oatmilk in my coffee had a weird aftertaste. Staff was very kind. Definitely will visit again when I’m in Edinburgh again!

Delicious food and tea + coffee. We enjoyed our porridge and full cooked breakfast

Tea, Coffee and cake in here were lovely

Lovely staff and the food was presented exquisitely and tasted sublime 🤩🤤

Lovely caffè! Both pastries and matcha were delicious. I really enjoyed my visit there. Friendly staff creates a welcoming atmosphere.

Fab to have a vegan spot here! Cosy and busy cafe with good options

Decent coffee with amazing brunch/lunch options and sweet treats. Wonderful.

Best vegan place in Edinburgh, their pistachio latte is to die for.

Wonderful vegan breakfast place! Acai bowl was so tasty, great vibe and really friendly staff too!

Found this gem by accident, wanted a late afternoon coffee, asked if they had any vegan cakes only to discover I had walked into a vegan cafe. It's nice to have coffee with anything but a bloody brownie. Thank you.

Went for breakfast, looking for a vegan alternative, we ordered bread with vegan bacon and a breadslice with peanutbutter and banana. A chocolate and a coffee. First of all, the presentation, very poor and then the bread so dry. the chocolate was okay, but the coffee was bitter, need to offer better coffee. Not what you expect when you see there web site and photos. A disappointment.

Delicious food and friendly staff

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!

Had a peanut butter and banana sandwich what was really nice, just what you would expect. Only the carrot cake was not that nice. Maybe if you like a lot of lemon in your cake, this is perfect for you. It also had a weird sugary taste, my friend also didn’t like it. anyways.. I could not finish the cake

Cute little coffee shop offering breakfast, pastries, sandwiches, and coffee. Pictured is an iced carmel latte, almond croissant, and cappuccino. It is a vegan cafe, so oat milk is the default for drinks, which made me excited for not having to pay an upcharge!

Excellent vegan cafe with great coffee, cakes and service!

It's nice that everything is vegan, but I guess that makes it rather pricy.

A lovely vegan cafe! The food was amazing! (We had the biscoff cinnamon bun, nutella croissant and the bree & cranberry spinach baguette)! All delicious and amazing that it's fully vegan.

The food they offer is good, also if it's extremely expensive. Being the only vegan place in the area, I often go there when I don't have time to prepare my lunch. I have been there at least 6-7 times, and every time, the environment I find is not very friendly. Never a smile or a kind look or phrase, but always grumpy and apparently angry. Maybe you should pay an extra here to get some kindness. Among other things, the last time I was lined up, and my turn had arrived, but the girl preferred to look at who was behind me and serve them. Being quite rude.

My friend who lives nearby recommended us having breakfast here and wow it didn’t disappoint. I have a dairy allergy so often find it difficult to eat out with limited options but there is not this struggle here, everything is vegan and it’s brilliant! You must try it here! Struggled with what to choose as there is so much choice so we got a few items to share which were all delicious and even got a Nutella croissant & pain au chocolat to take away. The drinks were delicious, coffee very smooth. Wish I had more room as the freshly made sandwiches on the counter looked delicious and well filled! Thanks again for a great experience.

Been there for a coffee with friends, had to wait 15-20 minutes for our coffees to arrive!

We were visiting my family in Edinburgh. My relatives are not vegan. Nevertheless, we decided to invite them out to the nearest vegan café. Upon entering the café, we were surprised that there weren't any overt references to everything being plant-based. If they continue to do this, it would be the ideal café to bring non-vegans that have a bias or prejudice against vegan food & drink (despite having never tried it). Our relatives were reluctant to try anything. We assured them that oat milk is one of the best alternatives to dairy milk for coffee. They loved their lattes. We loved our cappuccinos. The sweet treats were lovely too. The staff were pleasant and the café is cosy. My only negative is that the place gets very busy - to the extent where you sometimes feel like you need to finish your food and leave quite quickly. That said, it is great to see a vegan venue become so popular and frequented by so many people. Me and my partner came straight back here the following morning. Chapter One is reason enough to get off at Haymarket Station... It's reason enough to travel to Edinburgh! I would love to see more 'Chapters' in the UK. Pros: 100% Vegan, Cosy Café, Friendly Staff Cons: Very Busy