Luscious Edinburgh in Edinburgh, City of

The hospitality here was second to none. I felt like I was in a family owned cafe, off the beaten path on the Continent. I ordered the Eggs Benedict and they were some of the best I evet had. I'm frustrated that we didn't discover Luscious until the last morning of our stay in Edinburgh. Well worth a visit.

Great little eatery with delicious coffee and French toast. The staff was very friendly. Definitely a great place to stop for breakfast, lunch or quick snack

My partner and I had just arrived off the plane from Ireland and were looking to start our trip with a simple breakfast fry with orange juice and ice. Problems started right away when the juice arrived without ice despite having asked specifically. I could have forgiven that but then the breakfast itself cane..both were missing the hash browns but the most unforgivable and shocking part was the toast. The waiter actually served us black charred burnt to a crisp toast with zero shame whatsoever. To top off this travesty, what was barely worth £10 altogether, came to over £36’ absolutely ridiculous, would advise everyone to stay clear!

This cute diner had the most welcoming staff, even procuring gluten free bread from another restaurant when they didn’t have any. The meals were good and plentiful at a reasonable price. I had pancakes, bacon and an egg, my husband had a ham and cheese omelette. So much ham I gave away 1/3! Nice large cappucino rounded it out.

Efficient, tasty and friendly. This small bistro serves hot food and drinks. Easily accessible from the Royal Mile road.

While walking the Royal Mile we found this family owned restaurant and had breakfast there the rest of our stay in Edinburgh. Try to French toast and eggs - totally satisfying breakfast.

My mum and I were standing outside this cafe, reading the menu, deciding whether or not to go in, when an elderly couple of tourists told us that we had to go in because it was so good. They were right :) The manager was so welcoming and sensed that I had sensory needs, so without drawing attention to this, advised that we sit in the corner in case it were to get busy. He gave us some great recommendations of places to go, particularly the Museum of Childhood and Calton Hill. Calton Hill in particular was a brilliant recommendation, as it was not too busy and offered amazing views of the city. The food was lovely. It was our first time trying haggis, so we were slightly apprehensive, but it was amazing and much better than black pudding! Thank you so much for having us and for being so lovely and welcoming!

We had our first breakfast in Edinburgh at the Luscious Cafe. The staff are pleasant, friendly, courteous and prompt. My Avocado Eggs Benedict was great. My Mom had her first “Scottish Breakfast” complete with Haggis… her first EVER Haggis! She was apprehensive but pleasantly pleased.

Popped in for a late lunch with my partner, ordered panini, coffee and a veggie burger. Food was pretty low quality but served the purpose and the coffee was fine I guess. I was most irked when I came to pay to discover that these 3 items cost £29.40. I recalled the prices being expensive on the menu (£10.50 for a panini with a few salad leaves, £13 for a veggie burger) but it didn’t add up to £29.40. There was an issue with payment, card machine wasn’t working so I had to pay cash but when I asked for an itemised bill there was a 10% service charge. This is moderately standard these days but the prices were already high, it was taking me over 5 minutes to pay due to the card machine so I asked to take the service charge off. I was then informed that it’s mandatory and truth be told the text “a 10% service charge will be added to your bill” is in small text on the bottom of the menu. I wasn’t going to argue more so paid up but frankly the prices were already high and at 10% extra I would’ve rather gone elsewhere. Overall food was low quality, service was fine but prices were extortionate.

Great place for a casual bite. We had a sandwich and a jacket potato. Both were good. Seemed home run.

We popped in because our hotel room down the street was not ready. We walked in with all our luggage and they were more than accommodating. I had a lovely panini. My dad had a burger that was just ok. The service was great. They let us stay as long as we needed.

The scones were served with butter and jam… The coffee was steaming hot and I had them add two scoops of sugar and two bloops of milk not cream

Had to wait 40 mins for eggs on an avocado muffin! Came with a side salad of a slice of tomato. Sauce was watery and too much. Avocado was a hit to ripe. Muffin under cooked. Was starving so ate it, but wish I didn’t. My friend had a panini with cranberry sauce, bacon, and Brie, there was sauce in there, tiny bit of bacon and also not much Brie.

We both had a good lunch, the craft beer was very good and the service was very good. Try the Old Engine Oil

Horrible experience Theyre credit card machine was down and he started getting loud with me . It wasnt my fault ! I had no cash My card worked everywhere else … so rude 11$ for fries and a drink !!! Beware Avoid

Good value for money. Tasty food and homemade! Bun with haggis and egg- delicious!!! Served breakfasts menu during lunch time - good bonus. Well worth to get decent food for reasonable price especially if you tired after walking to parliament or castle

Good selection of breakfast choices, full breakfast, omelette, breakfast roll etc. Lovely cafe setting with friendly staff. Food was yummy, just what you need to set yourself up for a day in the Capital.

Breakfast was cooked perfectly, lots of choice, coffees great, staff are lovely and it’s reasonably priced

Freshly made - cooked to order. What's not to like? All of us satisfied with our lunch and great service too.

We found this place accidentally whilst looking for lunch before our visit to the Castle. We noticed it was cold inside, and indeed the toilets had no hot water and the dryer was blowing cold air. However, the food was very tasty (ham, cheese, pesto...

Cosy little cafe with a nice breakfast menu that is worth a try. Fast and very friendly service and good coffee. Animal friendly.

Service was beyond slow and we felt this wasn't acknowledged by the staff. Clearly they need more help in the kitchen as one man was not able to keep up with the orders. The food was ok but nothing amazing. The man front of house...

El Mejor desayuno calidad precio de la Royal Mile. Estuvimos esta mañana y repetiremos todos los días hasta que nos...

We ate here our first and second morning in Edinburgh. It was fantastic!! I highly recommend the French Toast which is served with one fried egg and bacon. It is perfectly seasoned and crunchy on the outside with a tasty soft center. My companion had...

We were staying nearby and went in search of a breakfast. Excellent find. Very busy but the service was great and the coffee tasted like coffee. Will defo go back.

Two full breakfasts this morning, freshly cooked, extremely tasty & nicely presented. Great value for money, recommend 😁

Very good food. Fresh and fast! Good ambiance, friendly service and conveniently located. Ordered the lemon chicken, it was juicy and good

We wondered in for a bite and had a very pleasant meal. The burger was cooked well and the accompanying fries were warm and crispy. The salmon salad was smaller than expected but full of flavor and very satisfying. The service was good as well.

We enjoyed some delicious drinks and omelets and eggs Benedict at Luscious. Owner Ali was very friendly and we were very comfortable in the space. Prices were reasonable and in a great location. Try it!

The breakfast was decent, average, nothing unique but no complaints. The coffees/cappuccinos were outstanding.

Popped in here for lunch while on holiday. Food was acceptable and staff were extremely attentive. Restaurant was hidden away on the Royal Mile but glad we stopped to get lunch.

Poor quality food prepared and served poorly! Service okay, prompt at least, but fried breakfast was one of the worst. Awful ‘not proper’ coffee from a machine. Won’t go back.

Delicious brunch options for a group of 7. Dietary preferences met and super fast service. Food very fresh and tasty plus speedy delivery too! Friendly, accommodating staff and nothing too much trouble. We'll visit again!!

Lovely owners who provide great service and great breakfasts (eggs Rolye and Scottish full breakfast). Coffee was strong and of good roast. Lovely watching people walk by while enjoying our breakfast. Thank you

Loved their breakfast. I ordered their french toast which came with an egg and some bacon. The egg was cooked to perfection and they used good bread. The boyfriend ordered eggs benedict and that was really good as well. Definitely recommend. Good to stop by...

Found this place by chance. Great traditional breakfasts. Was a little cold with the door open but it wakes you up ready for the day. The food though couldn’t fault. Service was good. COVID measures in place and felt very comfortable eating here. Absolutely recommended.

My boyfriend and I visited for breakfast at Luscious. The staff were very accommodating and welcoming. Breakfast was lovely and the hot chocolate was delicious. Will be back when I visit Edinburgh again!

On a wet morning we ventured on to the Royal Mile to find some breakfast. Very pleased we found this cafe! The breakfast was delicious, the cafe was clean and distancing was clearly in place. But what really made it was the staff - really...

Had a perfect family breakfast here, all food delicious and fresh, a bonus of loose leaf tea! Brilliant service, had a lovely chat with the proprietors who are warm and friendly. This little gem is now definitely on my list of not to miss whenever...

Had lunch here, delicious food. Really nice and friendly staff, talked with everyone. Lovely vibes, not expensive at all.

We had breakfast here on our visit to Edinburgh March 2020 and had a great meal and friendly conversation with the man who waited on us. Highly recommend if you are on the Royal Mile.

Cute little coffee shop/diner. The staff is super friendly & mindful. We asked them if it would be possible to change something in our meals & they did it right away. The interior is super stylish

Wanted a good breakfast before we headed south later that day. The welcome we received and the fantastic quality of the cooked breakfast was great - it really set us up for the day! The owner was extremely friendly and shared many stories of his...

Boxing day is very quiet outside of the Royal Mile but was pleasantly surpised to find this little gem on my morning walk. Great coffee and the egg and haggis roll was absolutely superb. So simple yet so tasty. Nothing lavish in the decor but...

If you go to Edinburgh, you have to go for breakfast or lunch in there. Excellent tastes and pleasant atmosphere. Great staff.

‘Luscious’ when applied to food or drink means pleasingly rich, sweet taste. Indeed lunch at Luscious Cafe on Royal Mile was pleasant and satisfying. We ordered lamb cubes on roasted vegetables and salmon fillet, both served with tasty golden fries. The staff were polite and...

Came a couple of weekends ago with friends. Friendly staff, reasonably priced & DELICIOUS food!!! We all really enjoyed our breakfast, set us up for the day :-)

I strongly recommend Luscious. We came here twice for a breakfast - good, solid meal with all the unhealthy stuff you can have in UK :) The service is very friendly and you have just few minutes walk to major Edinburgh attractions.

Really quality and delicious food. Good service. Haggis is really nice as it’s soft and melts in your mouth!

Pequeño local en Canongate, que encontramos al volver cansados desde Holyrood Palace. No hay mucha variedad de comida, pero la tortilla es fabulosa, y el salmón tampoco estuvo mal. La única pega fue que el servicio fue demasiado lento, no estando el local ni a media capacidad. El cocinero es mucho más servicial que las camareras, que se quedaban mirando las musarañas. Aún así, la comida estuvo muy bien.

We stopped here for a coffee and a slice of cake with two friends. Food was good, but the girl attending us was very hasty, she took our orders without saying a word, almost looked annoied we were there. The waiter serving us afterwards was very kind.

Just had lunch here with friends. We had a range of food and it was excellent. Service excellent and quick. We just poppies on as we were passing and glad we did. It was very good indeed.

This is just rubbish food wouldn’t ever eat here again.the manager is so rude.as I noticed in another review that said the manager is a woman that is a lie he is you just need to look at the other reviews to see they are complaining about him not a woman .i stayed in this area for a week and he was outside every day smoking.the food is the worst I have had in Edinburgh.if you go in there you will regret it.take my advice give this place a wide berth

This place is the worst place on the royal mile .the food is horrible and over priced, the manager keeps going outside for a cigarette and smoking on the street comes back in and never washed his hands.he is very dirty looking.take my tip never eat here .

Un restaurante pequeño en la Royal Mille con comida correcta pero no deliciosa. Precio elevado, pero para estar donde está, no sé puede pedir más... Tardan una barbaridad, desesperante. Pedimos salmón y pasta. Todo correcto.

We let our teenage son pick a spot for lunch on the Royal Mile and he picked this cafe. Very charming, nice staff. Different from pub food, if you are tired of that.

Cibo passabile, buona posizione e ragazze un po' scostanti a servire. Insomma nessun problema in particolare ma non ci tornerei.

We’ve had two meals in this lovely little restaurant this week while staying at the Adagio Aparthotel just down the street. Highly recommend Luscious as a place to get simple, fresh, flavoursome food. The staff are all very cheerful and friendly and make you feel welcome.

Mi sono rifugiata qui per pranzo ieri, pioveva e stavo vagando per musei. È un locale piccolo e tranquillo con personale accogliente e prezzi contenuti. Non ha una scelta molto ampia ma ci sono proposte per tutti i gusti carne, verdure o pesce. Ottimi gli ingredienti di hamburger e insalata e fantastiche le patatine.

Perfect for my vegan daughter who got a very nice vegan panini for lunch. I also thoroughly enjoyed my non-vegan one. The service is excellent & the cleanliness was impressive. Definitely recommend!

I and a friend have visited Luscious Edinburgh three time now and are happy to return on any future visit to the city. It's located on the Royal Mile, a short walk from Waverley Station. On this visit I very much enjoyed a wrap with Goats Cheese and peppers and a pot of Lemon and Ginger tea. The wrap was excellent. The staff are friendly, welcoming and accommodating, remembering returning customers (which is always good). The menu offers some tasty choices. I would have no hesitation in recommending Luscious Edinburgh, especially if your visit to Edinburgh includes the Royal Mile.

This restaurant is just a few steps away from the Adagio Aparthotel Edinburgh Royal Mile and has fantastic omelets. We can especially recommend the salmon and chive plus the ham and cheese. A lovely little place with a very friendly staff - always helpful!

Un peu perdu dans l'offre pléthorique de cette rue et rassurés par la note de 4/5 de trip advisor nous avons tentés ce café. Quelle déception !

Visited Edinburgh for 2 nights and both mornings we had breakfast at Luscious . The staff were lovely and friendly. The food was spot on and the latte was the best we had during our stay (and we had plenty !) . Would definitely recommend

After our trek up and back down the Royal Mile we needed a tea break and didn't want to go to a big company. Found this little Gem at the lower end of the Mile. Great cups of loose tea and lovely soft scones.

Three strengths of filter coffee served in a cafetière for one or two people - way better than any coffee chain. Lovely personal service and gluten free as well as vegan cake options. Some way down the Royal Mike so will take a bit of finding but well worth it!

Good choice on menu, something for all tastebuds and reasonably priced.There was one waitress and the service was quick

Popped in here for breakfast but left really disappointed.

Had breakfast here both days of our trip, my fussy son ate every bit and the staff were really friendly and accommodating! Great coffee too!!

Food ok, but staff very unaccommodating. The breakfast was not good value. You can definitely get friendlier, more helpful, staff and a better value for money breakfast elsewhere

My husband and I went to Luscious for breakfast and we both had their signature Luscious Breakfast - egg, bacon, mushroom, tomato and American pancakes with maple syrup! Worth every penny and i would definitely recommend! The cafe is really quaint and friendly which was an added bonus

Stopped in for a quick dessert after being on our feet for a while. Had a fantastic apple pie that was delicious. Would stop by anytime.

Un endroit agréable et très bien situé, en plein Royal Mile, au cœur de la vieille ville.

Met a friend here for some late breakfast. Service was fast and friendly. The food was fine but certainly not the best you’d get in town. Price is reasonable for the area too.

staff was friendly, service was good but the launch was terrible. Small porcion, not tasty meal and quite expensive. Inside was very cold. Unfortunately I can not recommend this bistro

Our server couldn’t have been nicer and more prompt. Unfortunately the only thing edible from my Breakfast was the toast. The eggs were tasteless and the bacon smelled bad - low quality or near expiration. French toast was equally unimpressive - I’m no cook but can do better at home.

De paseo por Canongate se nos hizo hora de comer y decidimos entrar en Luscious, ya que había alguna mesa libre aún. Y el "aún" duró poco ya que durante nuestra comida, las mesas se liberaban y volvían a ocupar de immediato. La carta bastante variada. Comimos hamburguesa y pasta, todo perfecto. Trato agradable y precio muy razonable.

Stopped in here yesterday with my family for lunch after wandering the royal mile. We were all disappointed with the service we received and the quality of the food. Less than a minute after sitting down the hovering began. We hadn’t even had time to fully look over the menu let alone settle in and the guy serving us, I’m assuming the manager, was standing at the head of the table with pen and paper. He didn’t say anything just stood there and waited. We told him we still needed time cause we hadn’t even passed the first page of the lunch menu and it was making us feel uncomfortable. He also at this time over explained for the second time that they were no longer serving breakfast which is clearly stated on the menu as if we were all dumb. We all ordered paninis and wraps which the menu states comes with a salad. What came on the side of our lunches was not a salad. It was garnish at best. It was honestly three leaves of frisée lettuce with olive oil drizzled on it. Just because you put some oil on a couple pieces of lettuce it doesn’t make it a salad. The lettuce hadn’t even been properly washed as mine still had visible pieces of dirt on it. I ordered the hummus, tomato and roasted red pepper panini. It had one slice of tomato (cut in half so one for each side of my sandwich) and about four pepper slices. We’ve been in the UK for almost two weeks now and I’d say, compared to other places, it’s a little overpriced for what you get. Around £7.45 for some toast with hummus, a couple veggies and “salad” that left everyone still hungry. The moment we all took our last bites the servers which had been hovering to the side of the restaurant cleared our plates. As soon as all the plates were cleared all our glasses were cleared without even asking if we wanted or needed anything else. I’d like to point out that two of us at the table work in the service industry, one at a steakhouse and myself in the lounge of a 4 star hotel, we would never dream of completely clearing anyone’s table without checking that they didn’t need anything else (ie. dessert, refills etc.) This leaves people feeling rushed and it was very obvious that we were being rushed and we were not wanted there. When we went to pay at the counter we presented the manager with a Canadian credit card his response was “oh you’re Canadian?” His whole tone began to change when he realised we were Canadian. It’s pretty safe to say he assumed we were American and this was a big factor in the poor service we received. Would not recommend stepping foot in this establishment especially if you are from North America as you will be poorly treated by a judgemental manager and meals are a mediocre snack at best. Through reading other responses to one and two star reviews of this restaurant on trip advisor it’s just a further examples of the managers poor, unprofessional attitude.

Relaxing restaurant with good Mediterranean cooking and pleasant very helpful staff. Having just returned from France its a shame in the UK we do not automatically offer bread and water....

Lacking reservations, we were turned away by a number of restaurants on the Royal Mile, but were lured in by the very personable owner. The menu is Mediterranean (say, Cyprus) and the decor is modest but don't be put off by it. The food is well cooked tasty and the prices are very modest for what you get.

Die Royal Mile entlang gelaufen, dieses Restaurant entdeckt. Wenige Tische, einfache Einrichtung, freundliches und sehr aufmerksames Personal. Essen für den schnellen Happen beim Stadtbummel: Tagessuppe, Sandwiches, Pasta, Burger... Tagessuppe war sehr gut, die Kinder fanden ihre Burger ganz o.k. Klang wie ein Lob.

Einfaches Essen mit Bier. Unsere Anforderungen an das lokal waren einfach. Diese Anforderung wurde aber auch sehr gut umgesetzt. Es gibt verschiedene spezielle Biere und auch das Fish and Chips war sehr gut.

The chicken salad and the Spicy wrap were very nice and the prices are fair. Very good opcion. We will be Back to try some more options

We had our first lunch here in Edinburgh. We didn't have a guide map or book so we just took a chance here. Friendly staff, great food. If your feet are tired, I recommend to stop by and have some snack here.

We stumbled into this gorgeous little cafe on a hot Wednesday afternoon after having just tackled the wondrous Arthur's Seat. Needless to say we were sweaty, bothered, and hungry. We were greeted warmly by who I can assume was the owner and quickly offered a choice of tables and given menus. There was so much choice it really was difficult to choose but in the end I went for the Smoked Salmon salad and my partner had the Smoked Mackerel. I never thought that mango, avocado and salmon would go so well together but now I can't wait to try and make it myself at home! Great location, reasonable prices, delicious food, friendly staff - what more could you want!

The food is fresh and if you are tired of fish & chips and pub food, this is your spot. I had lunch here and thought it was the perfect small cafe in a very touristy part of town.

Popped in on our last morning in Edinburgh, i got the scottish breakfast and my wife got bacon and eggs on toast which we both agreed the food was great. Good portions and very quick to come out. If we stay anywhere near the royal mile again we will definitely pop back in.

I really wish I had actually read these reviews before I entered this establishment as I would never have gone there. The owner is incredibly rude and this is blatantly evident in his responses to early reviews of his obnoxious behaviour. My husband and I had been ambling along the royal mile and stopped in here for breakfast - we sat down and ordered two full breakfasts - the waitress asked if I wanted something to drink and I said no I was finishing the takeaway coffee I had grabbed higher up the street. Off she went - 2 min later I took a sip of the said coffee and the man behind the counter shouted across the whole restaurant - no consuming of things not bought here - I pointed out that we had ordered two full breakfasts and was just finishing my coffee. He continued his rant - luckily we hadn’t consumed anything produced there so we got up and left immediately! No matter the quality of food - I would never set foot in an establishment run by that man!

Plats frais (j’ai pris une salade, fraîcheur impeccable !). Service sympathique et conciliant.

Having read some of the reviews l was a little apprehensive about coming - don't be put off.

So nice to find a cosy cafe in this part of town that has not become over-priced and touristy. Luscious is a gem. fresh and tasty food, simple and honest and very good value. A serious selection of teas and coffee.

We discovered this lovely gem by accident after walking to Mimi's and finding it full. I am very glad we tried Luscious. This is a cosy café which was the perfect pitstop on a rainy Edinburgh morning! This café is located on the Royal Mile and the perfect place to people watch all the comings and goings on the mile.

Popped in for a hot drink with some friends - the service was very friendly and fast and we all enjoyed our coffees; would definitely come back!

Called in here on our way down the Royal Mile. Young lady was serving who was very sweet and helpful. The decor is quirky and character-ful. No airs and graces but comfortable and clean. We had baked potato and I am happy to report that it was possibly the BEST baked potato I've ever had! Very reasonably priced and I will go again.

This place is just a block away from Adagio hotel. Simple, cozy place. We had the traditional English breakfast, eggs benedict and French toast. Simply delicious. No frills, good old English breakfast served hot.

Stopped here for a hot drink whilst exploring the Royal mile. Pleasant cuppa made with real leaves. Decent toilets, nice staff and good atmosphere 👍🏻

Lovely friendly staff. Great breakfast good coffee. Loved the little table lights. Serving breakfast until 2pm and good choice of light meals. The scones look amazing just a shame I filled up on breakfast.

Lovely and accommodating service. Serves food all day (no lunch break). Right on the royal mile not far from the Holyrood end. They helpfully tailored a meal for our picky child. Nice vegetable soup with yummy home baked bread. We really enjoyed the Edinburgh Tea.

En descendant la rue principale face au château il s'agit d'un tout petit restaurant avec quelques plats bon mes petits en portion éviter les rolls qui sont loin d'être exceptionnel

We popped in here for lunch and were really happy with both the service and the food. the staff were very friendly and efficient and the food just perfect. As a vegetarian I sometimes struggle to get anything inspiring (Scotland seems to think vegetarians eat only macaroni cheese) and I ordered a baked potato with peppers and cheese, not really expecting much. However, what the chef had done with simple ingredients should serve as a lesson to all others. The potato itself was perfectly baked, the red peppers had been baked, skinned and marinated in something very yummy. and the salad was finely chopped and contained a good amount of fresh coriander. Mixing the potato, peppers, salad and cheese together made every mouthful a real delight. Best baked potato ever.