Greenwoods in Edinburgh, City of

UPDATE OCTOBER 2024: ✨ OMG! ✨ That Greenwoods magic is still fully shinin' and I am delighted! Return trip here on our Scottish hols this half term and honestly, it was just as good as two years ago, it fully lived up to the rose tinted hype of my memory and I am so so pleased. Had the courgette salad this time, very healthy, very demure. Fab service, great vibes. Would recommend booking to avoid disappointment. Have already booked our next visit, for December 2024 and can't wait to see you soon 😘😘 REVIEW FROM DECEMBER 2022: Amazing breakfast stack pancakes 🥞 I would fully recommend this place for breakfast, brunch, and everything in between. Bacon, sausage, egg, tomato - and pancakes and maple syrup! Not only is the food amazing, but the staff are warm and friendly and the decor is cosy and modern. We had a table by the window so got to see Edinburgh waking up whilst we ate, which was lovely too. Thankyou Greenwoods for a star breakfast ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

Enjoyed the chicken caesar sandwich, very tasty! Great coffee too, and the staff were super friendly.

Really cool atmosphere. Very good service. The food tasted amazing and its presentation was super cute. I don't normally care about food presentation, but this was pretty great. Easy enough to reserve a table too.

Had a great breakfast here on Monday. Everything including the crockery was done well. We absolutely loved it. Would definitely be back if we get another chance to visit Edinburgh

The service and food are absolutely outstanding. Would recommend booking as it’s quite small and fills up fast!

We had breakfast here 3 days in a row. We tried different flavors every day. They were all delicious. I recommend it for breakfast. You can enter without a reservation on weekdays, but it is better to make a reservation as it is busy on weekends. Bon appetit in advance.

THE best place for brunch in Edinburgh! The food is amazing , the drinks are are tasty but the service is 5 stars. I strongly recomand this place. I had an anazing time!

Delicious breakfast - banana tumble bread and salmon royale. I also recommend Mona Lisa tea - amazing! very nice service. It's worth making a reservation

100% recommend for brunch. Visited twice during our stay in Edinburgh and both times the food and service was excellent.

Long waiting times without a reservation, then very crowded, cramped and loud. staff very friendly and accommodating. The breakfast was delicious, but unreasonably expensive.

If you are looking for breakfast in a cozy atmosphere, Greenwoods is the perfect establishment! The staff is very welcoming, very caring. The dishes are plentiful and the products are quality! My partner and I highly recommend this restaurant and we will return with great pleasure! Be careful though, remember to make a reservation because the establishment is in high demand!

The food is lovely , and well presented, good portions and quality really loved. Minus on the place the tables are just so close to each other and you can’t eat comfortably, I had to watch how I’m Holding my cutlery. Very busy place you have to book , we have been w8ing for the table an hour. Food been served quite fast , and was really tasty. they are automatically putting 12.5% service charge to your bill.

The absolute best eggs royale I have ever had!

What a darling place. The food was fantastic. I had the yogurt with spiced pear and granola. It was so delicious, along with my mocha. My husband had the Scottish breakfast, another winner. Service was great.

Truly wonderful! Veggie and vegan breakfasts both top-notch nosh. Worth more than 5 stars.. thank you!!

Fantastic breakfast here today 1st class service from the staff keep up the great work highly recommend

Me and my partner visited for breakfast and ordered the pancakes and Scottish breakfast. The food was delicious and service reasonably quick despite it being busy.

Food was fantastic, enjoyed the truffle caesar ciabatta. Service was awesome!

The food was so average here. My vegetarian sausage could have broken a window. Pancakes were dry and tasteless too. The coffee was ok though. Service was slow and they would not make us a coffee after our lunch because they said the kitchen was closed. That was just such a basic request and not good enough if you want return custom. I think they rely on one off tourists I certainly would not go back or recommend. Overall blah.

Excellent food AND service! We had our baby with us and they provided small cutlery and plastic glass for her without us asking 💓 Good was great! Try the Scottish breakfast!

Cute little spot! Friendly staff, quick service, great vibe! Banana bread & iced chai latte were 🤌🏼 Advise booking 😊🥞🧡

Had a lovely breakfast here on our trip to Scotland. The service was quick, staff were lovely and I liked the decor of the paintings with explanations underneath. The food itself was superb, I loved the scrambled eggs and the pancakes were perfect not too dense. Was unsure of the hash brown with Cajun spices and sour cream and chive but was surprised at how good it was and how well it went with the meal! Wish they had a place in London!

Delicious breakfast and friendly staff. Excellent menu choice for vegetarians and vegans. Fantastic service. Definitely recommend booking a table!

Mandatory stop if you want to have a wonderful breakfast in Edinburgh. The place is welcoming, despite being very crowded it is quiet. The staff is very kind, reservations are recommended but we were lucky and, despite not having reserved a table, we found a place. I highly recommend the “The breakfast stack pancakes” dish, with pancakes, bacon, scrambled eggs and a delicious cake. The cappuccino was also very good. I would say everything perfect.

Good food, great for breakfast. Service also great

Had the salmon royale and the yoghurt. Probably one of the best brunch of my life. The atmosphere is already great and very cosy.

Slow service. Even a coffee took 10 mins.

Simply a killing! The dishes are excellent, the staff pleasant, the atmosphere cool. I recommend but it is better to book. We were lucky but it was tough. It’s a shame that the brunch package doesn’t also include a hot drink and fruit juice, as is often the case in France. £55 for two people for a main course, a hot drink and a fruit juice each.

Cute, cosy place, kind and friendly staff and the food was incredible! The pancake stack was the best brunch of my life! The menu is extensive and it all looks delicious. Service was super quick as well.

Amazing food and drinks! I had the Scottish breakfast and it was the best scrambled eggs I've had in a long time and the best haggis! The coffee was lovely as well!

Full Scottish breakfast was delicious, service was impeccable. Wonderful experience overall!

One of the best meals I've had. The flavor and the portions were amazing.

Really wonderful breakfast stop, went twice during our trip as we loved it so much. Fantastic food and atmosphere as well as friendly staff!

Nyd en dejlig morgenmad med et stort udvalg af både klassiske og unikke skotske retter. Friske råvarer og den venlige, effektive service gør oplevelsen uforglemmelig. Velkommen!

The food is good and the service too, but it is very expensive and beware the attempt to take a 10% tip from you without you offering. It is added to the bill automatically and you have to ask for it to be removed. This is a dishonest practice in a country where serving staff are paid full wages.

Gosh, this place is really special. I can see why it's hard to get a table here! I had the best breakfast I've ever had here. The vegetarian breakfast was so well thought out, and perfectly filling. I didn't feel overly full after my breakfast for lunch here, but I am still not hungry now at dinnertime. The homemade soda bread was a perfect addition. My husband said the shakshouka was 10/10 and that it was a perfect breakfast dish. My coffee was a lovely sweet blend (no sugar needed) and his peach iced tea was like nothing he had had before. Both agree we were incredibly happy with the food and drink. The service was incredibly friendly and helpful. It did take a wee while from sitting for the food to arrive, so make sure you have plenty time to sit and eat, but the wait is definitely worth it. 10/10.

We stayed for three days between meals and brunch, the girls were very nice and the eggs Benedict were very good. What is not good at all is that, now reviewing the accounts, these beautiful and friendly girls have put a 12.5% ​​tip in all our accounts without permission and without asking if we wanted, like in many other places in Scotland , taking advantage of the tourist who does not control the language well and is trusting. I hope to be reincarnated as the waiter/waitress who will take care of these girls if they ever visit Spain. (It is not clear, no, if that were the case I would not have written this review, we have spent 8 days in Scotland and we have only had this problem in your establishment, it is not a money issue per se, it is the feeling of being cheated). Greetings.

Service charge is too high and certainly didn't appreciate the extra £1 for a tiny 1.5 cm maple syrup. Should tell me 1st that there is an upcharge. Veggie sausage and whatever is next to the egg was not good.

Delicious! Super friendly staff. Recommend getting there early as it fills up!

Lovely place, very delicious food, totally worth waiting in line!

Small little spot. My wife and I arrived with no reservation on a Sunday morning. They were able to get us a table for 2 within 40 min. We walked around the local area and took in some sights while we waited. Interior is small but cozy. Service was fast and efficient. The Full Scottish Breakfast was delicious. My wife got the Salmon Royale and she said it was incredible. Highly recommend for anyone looking for a good brunch spot.

Unfortunately, I had water spilled on me by server who knocked over flowers when taking order. Also had to request a new glass as lipstick on first unclean water glass provided. They added 12.5% tip automatically (discretionary charge) to bill despite poor service. I am not one to complain as would rather protect my peace. However, staff should be empowered to follow a certain procedure automatically when it is clear service falls below a certain level. Food is okay and cannot fault as finished my plate. Atmosphere was nice albeit quite cramped. I wouldn't return due to poor service.

It was my second time in Edinburgh and I decided to have brunch here at the Greenwoods because I read so many good reviews. The place was packed when we arrived and luckily for us we got a reservation. The girl who welcomed us made us all three sit at a really small table even if we got a reservation and saw my girlfriend is in advanced pregnancy. I didn’t like the fact other guests arrived later and they were also three had two tables instead of one like us… But anyway let’s talk about the food! I was expecting a lot from the kitchen because it was the only reason I came here. Unfortunately for us we were disappointed. The food was quite average, good looking but not so tasty. We had the full Scottish breakfast with poached eggs, the salmon royale and the smacked pork sub. The Scottish breakfast was poor of flavor and there were not hollandaise sauce on my poached eggs (maybe not included?) The salmon royale was good but nothing unforgettable My smacked pork sub I could taste only kimchi flavor and the bottom part of the ciabatta was too soggy beacuse of the liquid from kimchi or the pork At the end it was an average brunch experience and only in the evening surprisingly I found an extra 12.5% service charge in my bill which I think is a bit unfair. It was also my fault that I didn’t check the bill but the tip should be at the discretion of the customer or at least marked on the menu that will be added a 12.5% service although optional. If a customer doesn’t want to give a 12.5% tip but wants to give more or less or even without anything, it’s just a waste of paper to reprint the receipt

Absolutely delicious and a great selection of fine foods. Staff are amazing and the venue has a great atmosphere.

Highly recommended! The food was delicious. I ordered banana bread, eggs Benedict and the salmon royale, especially the salmon royale. The salmon is paired with soft-boiled eggs, special sauce and toasted until crispy bread. It's a perfect match! The drinks are pretty good too~ We walked in on a weekday afternoon and had a seat, but the seats in the restaurant were a little crowded.

It was yummy. Got the breakfast pancakes and it was very filling. Can get very busy so make sure to reserve early or arrive before the brunch rush.

2024 July update: STILL my favorite breakfast/brunch spot in Edinburgh! Greenwood’s never disappoints. It just keeps getting better. Pro tip: reserve a spot because it’s popular and you may not get a table otherwise! Seriously delicious, high quality and local fare, it’s located in the city centre, on Frederick Street. (Try the pancake plate - and the banana bread French toast.) Beautiful interior. I’ve had breakfast, brunch and lunch here. Everything was delicious. And the service was excellent. Wonderful owner and welcoming staff (shout out to Libby!).

Definitely one to try if you're up in Edinburgh

Super place for brunch which is a little out of the ordinary.

Very good food, I found it very loud though. Lovely staff. They could do with some accohstic panels

What an absolute delight! I had the best banana bread and dirty chai latte. The service from the team was perfect, super kind and friendly. Thank you so much ❤️

It was good with a generous portion! Please note, we warn you upon your arrival that you have 1 hour to eat. Without dessert it's enough!

Excellent place for coeliacs/gluten intolerant people and their companions! The service was lovely, attentive, friendly, and welcoming. They have a separate gluten free fryer, toast gf bread separately and understand cross contamination well (all details were volunteered when I said I was coeliac, didn’t need to ask about processes). I had gf kimchi eggs Benedict and my (gluten eating) friend had shakshuka with chorizo. Both were fantastic. Coffee was great too. Will be back!

Best brunch we had in Edinburgh. The food was excellent and the staff were very helpful and friendly.

Gorgeous food and great service. I’d definitely recommend booking ahead as it’s always very busy. The only critique would be the tables are very close together , we brought our little dog with and probably wouldn’t have had we known how tight the tables were. Regardless great experience all round.

Starting the day right with a delicious breakfast at Greenwoods Edinburgh! ☕️🥞 The Full Scottish, Kimchi Benedict, and a scone paired perfectly with a flat white and espresso. Everything was top-notch, even though it was a busy spot. The service was impressively fast, making the wait worth every minute. Definitely a must-visit if you’re in town! #GreenwoodsEdinburgh #EdinburghEats #BreakfastGoals #TravelScotland #FoodieAdventures

Delicious breakfast. Cozy. Very friendly staff. Enjoyed every minute and every bite.

This restaurant for breakfast is really worth any line it has! Everything is wonderful and the service is too

We came here after reserving ahead. It is a large room crammed to death with too many tables. I prefer more space between me and total strangers. Clearly a popular place as it was fully booked. There are gluten free options. My daughter enjoyed the Israeli shakshuka. I had the egg and salmon sandwich which was fine. She also had the Dutch apple cake which was lovely. A good place to go if you reserve ahead.

An incredibly hostile environment. Not a warm place, the staff could learn to communicate in a more positive and professional manner.

Excellent customer service and excellent atmosphere. The waitresses and hosts were very nice. Would definitely recommend to all looking for a great note to eat!

You must wait or book an appointment

It’s amazing that they have a big plate of vegan breakfast! The brunch was very tasty, staff was very friendly, we loved the decor and layout. The menu is big, there is something for everyone.. I highly recommend here and hope to be back again soon!!

Another great option for breakfast must make reservation

Excellent place to enjoy a very good brunch! Lots of choice without getting lost, quality ingredients and fresh products, copious quantities. The staff is also friendly! Remember to book in advance!

Intimate, brunch restaurant. Friendly service. Went back again during the Fringe, should have booked! 🤣

Delicious breakfast. They also offer smaller portions if needed!

Loved the hot chocolate and mocha

Great service and delicious food. Make sure to book even for breakfast as this place is rightly popular! Highly recommended 👌

Very nice full Scottish breakfast - I surprised myself by even enjoying the haggis! The soda bread worked nicely, the eggs were well-seasoned, and the bacon was great. The beans seemed suspiciously like commercial baked beans which is disappointing. The coconut iced coffee was great. I feel like £43 for 2 breakfast dishes, a coffee, and a juice is too expensive, but YMMV. The service was very pushy initially to get us to order, and we felt rushed by them, then it took nearly 45 minutes for the food to come anyway. The space is nice enough but they've crammed probably 15% more tables into it than they should have and it's very cramped and noisy.

Great brunch food! Enjoyed the kimchi Benedict so much. Pancake was average. Very small place, must book before going.

The food was sublime, such great quality - we really enjoyed it 🥰

We had a delicious breakfast at Greenwoods. Most of the breakfast menu can be ordered gluten free and both of our dishes were delicious and the atmosphere was nice and cosy. While we were lucky enough to walk in and get a spot, I would recommend booking as it got really busy

It was a wonderful surprise: the waitress who welcomed us and took care of us was adorable and very cheerful. We had a Scottish and vegetarian brunch, they were plentiful and excellent. The hot chocolate was a pure delight.

Excellent brunch (served even during the week). The portions may be small but it was really excellent!

Truly such a lovely vibe, decor of the interior, and wonderful service from Libby! The food was also fantastic - I got the breakfast stack which was effectively an English breakfast with pancakes instead of toast and it was delightful. Well seasoned produce, indulgent, whilst still having a freshness. Such a treat. Thank you to the team at Greenwoods (especially Libby!) for making our short stay in Edinburgh all the more worthwhile.

Warm and cosy with amazing breakfast and coffee. The staff are lovely. I wish I was in town longer to go back again! It gets busy so I advise you to make a reservation.

A quiet little spot that had a very relaxing atmosphere. Great full Scottish breakfast with the hash brown being my favorite. The service was great with friendly staff.

Super cute place! Incredible food and coffee. Adorable space too!

Very nice service, cozy and nice environment, can be busy if you haven’t booked the reservation, we waited 20 mins for get the 2-person table, as in the food, here’s the real experience. 1.Herbivore veggie breakfast might be good for real vegetarians, there’s a veggie sausage, tofu with rich sauce, mushrooms are my favorite (but since I’m not a vegetarian) this one isn’t my preference tbh. 2.Pancake stack, my boyfriend ordered which looks pretty good, it’s a big portion size. But after a few bites we both were slightly disappointed, the scrambled eggs looked very”white” and tasted very oily but bland, I basically love all egg food but I assume they added too much milk in the egg mix and didn’t fry them with butter which make the scrambled eggs look very “pale” and doesn’t taste rich flavor, the pancakes taste very dry, but after pouring the honey and put some butter on, taste a bit better For the price, just notice they will charge each table 12.5% as service charge. For tourists might be a good experience to dine in, but won’t come back again for the food

The foods were all tasty. Also staffs are very kind and lovely. Love to come here again!

Really pretty cafe in Edinburgh. Went here for breakfast and loved it. Staff really friendly and informative and helpful Cealiac friendly and veggie friendly. Coffee was really good. Food was amazing and sooo much food! Home made soda bread was delicious. Recommend booking too as really popular.

Superb brunch - friendly, efficient staff, delicious food, lovely atmosphere. Booking really efficient via OpenTable. Highly recommend.

Today's special menu! Good vibes. The store had a nice atmosphere and was lively even on weekdays.

Thank you, Katie and Libby, for a wonderful dining experience. You 2 made our day. Your customer service was amazing, the food was delicious, and your space was warm and inviting. Have now recommended you many times over since our visit on Friday. My second attempt at haggis, and it did not disappoint. It was so busy there, but the staff handled it with professionalism. I'd give 10 stars if i could....

It's a very warm place. Banana Bread was legendary. Ginger tea could have been more intense. I can suggest blending all the tea and serving it 😊.

I had a great experience in Greenwoods. Every things was perfect especially staff treatment. A beautiful and very delicious breakfast restaurant. I ordered half-cooked fried eggs with mushrooms. Make sure to ask the waiter if there is no pig or anything like that.

Ok, yeah, the 4.7 rating is well-deserved. Amazing service, great food recommendations, awesome ambience! I ordered the Kimchi Benedict after trying to decide amongst the Veggie breakfast and the Caesar Ciabatta sandwich. Liv, Alice, and Libby were so terrific! Thanks to Liv for the excellent food recommendation. The music was also so good that I Shazammed music 4 times before I asked about their playlist. It’s a public playlist searchable under “Greenwoods Edinburgh”. You won’t regret having a delicious meal here!

A bustling breakfast spot with very friendly and welcoming staff. Portions are very generous and the banana bread was unique and delicious.

Excellent menu, featuring classic breakfast items done well and served by very friendly staff. Try bag a seat by the window looking out to Frederick Street to enjoy some people watching.

One of the best breakfast cafes. The staff are very nice and kind. The food is outstanding. My best choice are the banana bread and veg. Breakfast. They have a variety of options and very very tasty food. Outstanding resturant in everything.

I swear he wins, they are beautiful, their treatment is classy, ​​and their food is clean. I mean, I've walked twice, and it's normal to walk a million of the many sweet things,,, ❤️❤️ excellent

Perfect brunch spot. A bit small and crammed but it gives the restaurant a cozy vibe. I only wish they gave some more syrup with the pancakes but the soda bread is delicious.

What a cute place! Food was hot and delicious. Coffee was hot and fresh. Got the Taylor Swift Pancakes. Cooked well and flavors matched great. The scottish breakfast was hot and well prepared. The atmosphere was comfortable. At first seemed crowded and overwhelming, but after being seated it was intimate and lovely. Staff was kind and patient.

Nice place with nice food. You have your table for about an hour and 15 minutes.

Amazing brunch place and super friendly staff. Thanks!

Good coffee, pancakes were a bit tough and not much flavor, vegetarian sausage was not good. Overall a decent meal but nothing to write home about

Like the vibes the place was crowded and small but we enjoyed our times.

Nice place and lovely staff 😍highly recommend the scones

Myself and my Daughter came across this place while walking towards Princes Street, and we were immediately delighted. Beautiful cafe, friendly, smiley staff. And as for the choice of food, wow, the menu was just wow. By far the nicest breakfast I have ever had and cannot wait to go back. We had eggs benedict and pancakes with bacon.