Pumpkin Brown in Edinburgh, City of

Very nice inside, very friendly and knowledgeable staff. I asked about gluten free and everything is gluten free apart from the bread, and because of this there is a risk of cross contamination. I went for the spicy Chinese soup and felt fine afterwards. The small portion was a good size and the cappuccino with almond milk was delicious. A very nice peaceful lunch. I did notice a lot of people coming in and and leaving without buying anything - there were only a few options, so perhaps there was nothing to taste.

Nous n'y avons pas déjeuné mais y avons pris notre goûter deux fois durant notre séjour. Les gâteaux sont excellents, notamment le Twix, cela faisait tellement longtemps que je n'en avais pas mangé ! C'était un délice.

Their vegan Mixed Veg Quiche alone is a good enough reason to go to Pumpkin Brown, but you’ll love the other choices, as well.

This is a vegan cafe. The food is amazing and a good range of options. Buddha Bowls, hot quiche and bigger meals. I came to Edinburgh for one night and ate lunch here both days. Aubergine Curry and Rice and Sri Lankan Curry. Their courgette quiche was Devine. Puddings galore and barista drinks. Highly recommended, please visit and support plant power!

The food is excellent , I had an smoothy it was delicious , my wife had coffee and a delicious cake we would go again

Didn't know this was a vegan cafe when we went in but would definitely go back. Great oatmilk oat chocolate and a lovely range of other vegan drinks and food, plus the added bonus of some beautiful environmentally friendly products such as soaps, pan cleaners, water bottles etc

Small café with quite a few vegan options, smoothies and nice cakes too. People working there could be a little nicer and conscientious, but overall it’s a nice cafe.

Had lunch here with my wife yesterday (20th) we picked the place out specifically as it had a good reputation for providing gluten free food. My wife has Coeliac's disease and unfortunately she got unwell after eating here. She was assured by the staff on shift that the food she had selected was gluten free, but we have now come to understand that some of their products are not gluten free, so obviously there has been some cross contamination in their preparation. I think in future to avoid this, staff should mention to customers who ask about gluten free products that they cannot guarantee it does not contain gluten. If we would have been told this, we would have gone elsewhere and my wife wouldn't have gotten ill. It's really not good enough to be so lackadaisical about allergens this day and age, especially when the cafe in question is militantly vegan.

I ordered the salad and soup combo which were both super delicious full of great healthy ingredients. I also ordered a hazelnut milk flat white which unfortunately undrinkable. Alternative milks need a lot of attention when heat up and my poor little cup of coffee left more to be desired. I could have asked for a another though and that’s on me :)

Have been in this coffee house with my friends last week, we have been served by rude arrogant waitress who was judging us for not being vegan. Coffee itself was poor quality and awfully expensive, never ever will be coming back. This experience has left a bitter taste and will possibly lead to avoiding vegan coffee houses in the future. Definitely can not recommend

What a treat to find and indulge while on vacation! I say indulge . . . it certainly felt like it, without compromising quality! Superb! The staff was friendly, humorous, and helpful. We visited more than once!

Popped in her for lunch and the selection on offer was great- especially all the cakes and pastries, which were all vegan and gluten free - such a relief! The apple pie that I ordered was a delight - highly recommend.

I had just arrived in Edinburgh after a long day of traveling. 4 of us in the group I was with decided to go and see the Grassmarket area, (we were staying at the Sheraton on Lothian) and we were looking specifically for a place with Vegan offerings. And with luck on our side, we found this place! One of our party was gluten-intolerant, so we were very happy that she could order gluten-free. All of the food we had was wonderful, and filling. And, it wasn't terribly expensive. Sadly, I don't remember exactly what was ordered, but I will say that 3 of us had the brown rice with an Asian ingredient, and the other had a soup with Lentils. We all nodded our heads in agreement that the food was really good! The staff was friendly and very helpful with answering the questions we had about the menu offerings of that day. If I'm ever back in Edinburgh (or know someone who is going there) I will most certainly recommend this place if asked for a vegan/vegetarian place to eat! Thank you for helping to make my experience of your city a good one!

Wee bit pricey, but a stunning bowl of porridge with apple compote. Lovely cafe with lovely staff in the centre of Edinburgh, with everything being gluten free, vegan and refined sugar free!

Nice small vegan coffee place, ideal for people with food intolerances 😁 The cakes are vegan AND glutenfree, a real treat!

Very tasty, healthy food! We were looking for something fast while shopping at Grassmarket and we lucked into finding Pumpkin Brown. Freshly prepared salads, wraps, sandwiches, kuku slices (similar to quiche) and hot items like soup and chili. We will be back!

We where there and we waisted our time going as on the website it’s said that they had gluten free options and they didn’t. We walked for half an hour to get there and they offered us just smoothies and salads in a box.

Was very happy that we found this place right in the heart of the old town. The soup we had was a bit spicy, just how I like it. The main course was nice and good portion size. Cost was reasonable for what we ordered.

Cute little cafe. I had the one of the smoothies and it was delicious. I’m tempted to go back and try one of the raw cakes and delicious lunch specials. Staff were friendly and it was a busy place. Will be back soon!

Found this cafe after searching “best gluten free cafes Edinburgh” and rejoiced to discover it is not only GF but also dairy free and sugar free!!! I’ve been off sugar for 13 weeks and to be able to stare at a desserts display and literally choose ANYthing I wanted .... it felt so good. And tasted so good too. The salted caramel has such a fascinating texture - not too sweet (of course, since it’s got no sugar) - and I ate every single crumb with a very excellent Americano to go with.

We popped in for a hot drink and a snack as we were cold and damp. We would have liked a decaf coffee but they didn’t have it, nor did they have decaf black tea. I asked for a camomile tea instead but they didn’t have that either. We each ordered a piece of one of their raw cakes but were unimpressed with both the texture and lack of flavour. Perhaps we should have chosen something else, but we wouldn’t rush back for a second visit!

Whatever route I was taking to cross the city, I always managed to be in close proximity to Pumpkin Brown which is great. In a world that it can sometimes still be hard to get quick, healthy vegan food on the go in, this place has it! Although slightly expensive, you can taste the reason in the food. Everything I've had tastes fresh, light, and scrumptious. It will be a definite stop if ever I'm returning to Edinburgh.

Working right next door myself I've got my take away coffee from here a couple of times and loved it. Having only non-dairy options for milk is definitely a great thing as they do know how to make a tasty plant-based latte! This time we stopped for smoothies and cake with my boyfriend and I have to say they were all very delicious. Recommend the smoothie with espresso in it! The place is very small but cosy, might get crowded at peak times but definitely worth of visiting.

Generell ist vegan toll - hier jedoch wurde meine (alte) Mutter sehr dumm angegangen, weil sie nach Kuhmilch fragte.

This cafe is really small, on Grassmarket (I say that because it took me a while to find, the pin didn't seem to be in the right place).

Came for my vegan daughter who ordered and thoroughly enjoyed an açai bowl. I myself am not a vegan but still enjoyed the nut butter, banana toast and an oat milk cappuccino. The atmosphere in the shop is nice and has a cute aesthetic. The staff was also helpful and friendly. If your looking for a healthy, filling breakfast (that is also vegan) this is the place! (The juices are also really good!)

Lovely cafe at the the Grassmarket. Great coffee, good election of gluten free cakes and helpful staff. They also do some hot food like soup which looked very nice

Heard great things about this cafe. The coffee was amazing but I heard they had a soup menu. It was beetroot and sourcraut, I really wanted it to be amazing and everyone else’s looked better than ours. But the selection was small. Staff are lovely tho

Had breakfast here which was great for me and my kids - got some smoothie bowls and the porridge which was great. Lots of choice for vegans. Space is limited inside but the menu and food is good (not cheap but good quality)

Pumpkin Brown is just below the Edinburgh Castle, its a small cafe with a limited menu of salads, a warm plate of the day, soups and several dessert options. They also make delicious smoothies and have a broad range of pre-packed juices and elixirs. Everything is fresh, good quality and delicious. The staff is friendly and welcoming, and the cafe is very clean and well maintained.

Although I get that this is a vegan cafe, it didn’t seem to have much choice on the menu, a few specials and two smoothie bowls. In order to reach a bigger volume, I think regular coffees should also be for sale.

We stumbled across this lovely cafe whilst wandering around. Glad that I got to cross them off my Edinburgh food list!

Pumpkin Brown came to my attention via a friend who was visiting the city and suggested this venue simply because it was handy for where she was staying, and it's centrally located in the Grassmarket area of the city underneath the Castle.

I shouted all over Instagram about how wonderful this place is, and I'm about to do it again. What a treat!

Great for vegans, and everyone else! Amazing coffee, lots of options for vegans which was novel! Can’t recommend enough

We had intended to eat here for a late breakfast.

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30.12 limited menu Orders coffees Very uncomfortable seating if not at a table Lovely location Would have liked to try the menu.

Today me and my boyfriend visited this place for a smoothie and a soup. The soup was disgusting and bland, zero taste! Vegetables where still dirty and in the soup you could taste the ground.. It was completely watery and expensive for what we've had.. The smoothie was same as the soup, watery and with no taste at all.. They made it with just a piece of banana and ice and you couldn't feel anything in it.. No worth the price.. The service also was really bad no experience at all.. Very cold staff!... We will never come back for sure!

The cake speaks for itself... But I have to shout out to the Scottish Breakfast Tea, it's to die for (and I'm a real tea geek).

Wow!! Again wow!! Popped in here on a trip to Edinburgh and we were not disappointed good coffee and amazing cakes and all vegan!! Chocolate and pistachio and chocolate and cranberry cakes were well worth it!! Defiantly worth a visit when in Edinburgh.

Had the blueberry smoothie - it was pretty tasty. The only thing that prevented it being 5 stars was the service - it wasn’t that warm, despite my trying to strike a conversation by asking for recommendations. Would recommend if you’re into healthier options.

Loved my açai bowl, service was rather slow but the food was delicious if a little pricey. Colourful and tasty raw cakes - I would come back to try more!

I had a quick bite at Pumpkin Brown with a friend. We had an avocado sandwich and Iced Coffee. Everything was delicious and fresh. I really enjoyed it. The best part for me though was the fact that my little baby (my dog) was allowed in. That was great because most places in Grassmarket do not accept dogs. I will be revisiting.

We loved the vegan choices, and the baristas were very friendly! One of the baristas kicked out a guy who was being creepy to ensure the welfare of the customer:)

Based on good reviews and the fact that it’s a vegan restaurant we walked across Edinburgh with two young children so that we could treat our youngest (with a dairy allergy) to a sandwich and piece of cake for lunch. We arrived just after 1pm and discovered they had run out of sandwiches/wraps and soup. Might have believed it for a weekend but unbelievable for a Monday. They didn’t even offer to make us anything. Needless to say we walked out again and hunted around for somewhere else.

... as a result of sampling and seeing the stunning variety of healthy snacks and light meals at Pumpkin, I could easily change my diet! My hearty bowl of lentil and vegetable soup was hot and filling, with a hefty slice of homemade bread on the side. Very tasty. It was also interesting and tempting to see the beautifully presented toast toppings and other dishes. Sad I wasn't in Edinburgh longer, as I would definitely have returned.

Maybe I caught them on a bad day? No bottled water to drink, no hot soup on a chilly day, nothing to eat except pre made salads - closing early today because short staffed according to the sign on the door - maybe they shouldn’t have bothered opening? The chunky bread with carrot hummus (the beet option was not available) was smeared thick on top of sliced bread. Really not a good experience.

The place is very cozy and have a lot of options, savory and sweet. I tried a matcha latte with a cake and where really good! Also I saw the savory options and they looks delicious! Recommended!

Excellent vegan coffee and food in heart of city centre. Good selection of non gluten foods and tasty looking take away meals as well. I was happy to find good kombucha, since I knew it might be the last I saw until I returned from the Highlands.

Amazing location, super cool & veggies breakfast and lovely staff. Veggies friendly, super tasty coffee and breakfast.

Can’t wait to go back to Pumpkin Brown. My only regret is that I only ate here once! It’s such a relief when traveling to be able to eat clean, gut-friendly, GF/DF, and food free from refined sugars. I had a phenomenal rice and vegetable full of nutritious ingredients. It was exactly the wholesome meal I needed after running around Edinburgh all day. Look foward to trying more menu items. Great value for quality as well. Thank you!

Had a gorgeous brunch there this morning with my other half and an amazing flat white with hazelnut milk alongside a protein punch shake 😁

Went for lunch. The food was edible, but rather bland and boring. Frankly you could pick up a more interesting meal from the prepared food section of most supermarkets.

Fantastic location, super friendly staff, great choice of food ,snacks and healthy treats...best coffee in the Grassmarket...can’t wait for our next visit!

The coffee wasn't really tasty but quite expensive. But I liked it that they offer plenty of different milks

Sadly I went during a busy time so was unable to grab a salad to go on this occasion, but I will ne making a return in the future as their smoothies are certainly my personal favourite smoothies in town. They are a bit pricey, however they are worth the money and leave you feeling very refreshed and healthy. I had the golden one which had banana, cinnamon, black pepper and other ingredients. Such a friendly atmosphere and will Definetely need to try the chai pots and salads when it’s quieter.

No meat, milk, fish or anything like that. what is left is extremely healthy and tasty. I will certainly be back. Only thing I noticed that was a wee bit odd was nearly £6 for a portion of porridge!

My sister and I stopped in after eating some delicious Paella at the Grassmarket Saturday farmer’s market. We were desperately looking around to caffeinate and save us from our jet lag! Thank you Emma and Anna for coming to our rescue! I indulged in an DELICIOUS iced hazelnut latte (I usually go for soy but man... yum...) and my sis got an iced red velvet latte (she likes the sweet!)

This has really great vegan options for those on the go as well as a delicious selection of cakes! We tried a frozen hazelnut latte and would recommend! Perfect portions, fresh, clean, eco-conscious and friendly. No plastic in sight for our meal! The only downside is its a bit pricey and the organic fruit and veg looked a little sad but it might just be today.

Let's start by saying, we didn't eat, we sat, we waited we walked out, this was around 12pm.

A lovely place, making me looking back on my student’s times:). One can eat there or have a take-away. The soup of the day - pumpkin (how original:)) – middle spicy, but very warming and comforting. Some kind of a Thai salad – brown rice, vegies, an awesome dressing - next time please more of it. Plus a young amiable vegan team and extremely moderate prices.

i got a salad box to take out - i love the fact all their packaging is veg-ware so looks like plastic but is actually made from plants. I was struggling to decide which option to get so asked one of the girls working there which was her favourite and she recommended the Moroccan one - i was very pleased with my choice as it was absolutely lovely! Would like to come back to try the amazing looking cakes on offer and actually have a proper sit down lunch.

Their smoothies are the best i've tasted, i drink them so fast im not sure its worth paying the £4.50 but they are just so tasty!

Had gone in looking for coffee and a little something to boost my blood sugar, but quickly realised this is not your average cafe. Everything is vegan, raw and free of refined sugar. Be prepared to be asked what type of milk you want in your coffee, and for the answers ‘regular’ or ‘skinny’ to not quite cut it. They have a wide range of plant milks to choose from, including soya, coconut, hazelnut, almond... They also have a range of cold pressed juices, and carbonated drinks sweetened with fruit and agave. The cake cabinet was stocked with sin-free snacks, all cuboid around 6x7x3cm in size. They didn’t quite meet my expectation for an afternoon treat, so I went for some much healthier sounding avocado toast instead (not gluten free - although almost everything else on the menu is). It took a while to come and the toast was hard round the edges but it was a good sized portion and really flavoursome. It alleviated my apprehension about the lack of seasoning (salt and pepper, specifically) on the table. Service was slow and we were all served separately, which was a little frustrating.

I had a lovely salad from here one lunchtime - first time trying jackfruit. It was a rather wee portion tho (subjective) for the price. Their website doesn't make it obvious that they do food-to-go - doing themselves a disservice there - and they have several spelling mistakes on their website which doesn't promote a very professional image.

We liked coffee, tea and porridge. Good place for vegans and vegetarians. Frendly service. Good location in center of Edinburgh.

I went to Pumpkin and Brown with some friends for a cuppa and a quick lunch.

At first I had no idea Pumpkin Brown was a vegan place. So I had a coffee and some food. The coffee tasted weird to me which is normal because I'm not used to dairy alternatives but my food was delicious. It was like a curry type dish and I had it with brown rice, I was very impressed. I did however have a bad reaction afterwards, due to the fact that I am soya intolerant so I'm guessing either the coffee or food had soya in it. Not anyones fault but mine, I should have realised earlier that this could happen. I did want to ask the staff but the woman behind the counter was a tad rude so I didn't want to ask. I don't believe I will be returning because it wasn't my cup of tea but I do recommend it for all the vegans and vegetarians.

We have lunch twice here during our stay in Edinburgh. Location is very good and the food is very good. Dont expect fat food here, everything here is nutricious, healthy and vegan. Staff is incredibly friendly and helpful. They also serve delicious smoothy's.

My daughter and I finally found this small cafe when the snow was blowing a gale and we just blew in the smells were intoxicating my daughter had the bolognese with a jacket potato and I had it with rice we then had some key lime pie for afters we shared because we were quite full The staff were very helpful and even met chef Katie as she cooks the meals in the kitchen across the road and brings them over such a cheerful set of staff they were well worth a visit

Visited pumpkin brown on Sunday afternoon for a quick lunch. Absolutely delicious, two salads to share, both well balanced with different flavoured cashew dressings. most delicious lunch I've had in ages- didn't have cake bit will definetly be back to try!!

We wanted to try this cafe for lunch as daughters are vegetarian, and one is vegan. It was freezing outside, so we were looking forward to a hot meal. It was only about 1.30, but the hot dishes had sold out and there was only one soup left. Bread was extra with the soup, which was already quite expensive. My daughter enjoyed her acai bowl and the lady behind the counter was friendly. With so many more places catering for vegans and vegetarians, we won't rush back, but it was nice enough.

Kitchen area behind the counter was cluttered with dirty dishes. £5 for a bowl of soup is a little on the expensive side considering it comes without bread or butter. Napkins and salt and pepper should be put on each of the tables in the cafe. Would be a good place for takeaway coffees but too cramped for a sit down meal in my opinion.

Visited with my son and sampled the courgette and pesto soup. Large portion with lovely bread. Very heart and tasty. Great service very very friendly staff.

Could not be faulted in anyway, highly recommend the butterfly bowl! One of the nicest hot chocolate I have ever had! Apprently earl grey tea is lovely too! The lady was very friendly, attentive and knowledgeable. Music is fun as well!

We went to Pumpkin Brown for breakfasts while visiting Edinburgh. The whole restaurant (which is small with limited seating, but lovely and cosy!) is vegan, so we had no worries about ordering and were tempted by everything on offer.

It's not easy to find a place that serves only gluten free options in Edinburgh, but here we go- Pumpkin Brown is an excellent option for all of those who can't eat gluten. We had two beautiful and delicious Acai smoothie bowls. The girl who served us was just the nicest- one of the best customer services I've received in Edinburgh.

Pequeño local entre los muchos de Grassmarket. Tiene aire de moderno y ecológico. Sólo tomamos un café nada destacable.

Dropped in with my wife and ordered an açai bowl to share. Sadly it took 25mins to arrive, for no obvious reason. The cafe want busy, but the staff did seem really keen to chat to each other rather than prepare food. The bowl was great when it arrived, but we couldn’t help but feel like we were a Sunday afternoon inconvenience.

I went here this week with two of my friends for cake and coffee. I was super impressed by their vegan options, and thought their cakes looked fab. While they are beautiful, I thought that the Blueberry lemon, Apple pie and Raspberry chocolate all tasted quite similar and there wasn't too much variation between them.

After wondering around the Grass Market we thought this little gem was closed, thank goodness we tried the door as this was a delightful little cafe. The food was so good including the deserts but it was the pumpkin latte that got me hooked. We went there for lunch every day. Wholesome, delicious, nutritious food. Highly recommend!

From the incredible array of food options, to the extra flask of hot water to top up your tea - what a great find! Although I'm more clean eating than vegan - to finally get a tasty lactose n guilt free cake that should be in a 5 star restaurant - just made my day. Will be staying near by for the Edinburgh marathon next May and this will be a regular haunt! Can't wait to try their porridge options!

Had a delicious salad and smoothie. Located in a really cute part of town with great views of the Edinburgh Castle.

This place is just amazing. Delicious yummy colourful fresh food and all the best vegan treats you could want. Lovely staff. So glad we have you here in Edinburgh. Great work.

Fab vegan lunches - interesting combinations of flavours and great to go somewhere as a vegan & know you can eat anything on the menu! Vegan tuna and barbecue jackfruit salads were my favourite

Yummy yoghurt pot, AMAZING soup and brilliant coffee! Tip top :) Definitely reccomend if you're in the grassroots area and want something nourishing, decently priced and served by lovely people

Locale piccolo ma grazioso con personale premuroso e gentile. Piatti semplici , genuini e buonissimi. Consigliatissimi per vegetariani e vegani i menu "del giorno" cucinati freschi.

This little gem was so good we bought 4 rounds of stuff. The chilli dish was amazing and the salads and the coffee was great. We had ours with coconut milk. The cakes looked so good we tried several! They had some interesting drinks too including birch water. The staff were very attentive and helpful, discussing ingredients and preparation. Would be great if you had an intolerance or allergy.

We had acai bowls and they were to die for! The food came quickly and was wholesome and fresh. Recommend highly

Absolutely fantastic, I truly enjoy their food.

Second visit to this gem in the Grassmarket....

Pumpkin Brown had such few options for food. They only had 3 options for salads in their grab and go section, and a soup option when I went in at 3pm on a Saturday. I was disappointed by the taste of the food and the underwhelming taste of it. I wouldn't eat here again nor would I recommend it to others. There was limited seating as well.

I'm not a vegan but am trying to transition. The vegan lunch I had here was so so tasty. It didn't feel like a sacrifice at all. I will definitely return.

Came here for lunch today with a friend - I arrived 20 minutes early and the servers were lovely and friendly, said it was no problem for me to sit and wait! There is plenty of sweet and savoury options (and all day breakfast!). I had the Butterfly Bowl and it was so beautifully presented I almost felt guilty ruining it...almost! It was delicious! My friend had their caramel shortbread and loved it too, amazed it was vegan. Music, atmosphere, and location also fab. Definitely coming back!

This place is a gem! Great GF eats and great coffee and tea. There desserts are awesome my favorite was the banana cake. The staff was lovely and were very helpful,

Dieses Café ist schön und bietet auch viel Platz. Es gibt viele Teesorten und richtig schöne Kuchen, teilweise auch vegan. Die Cafébesucher sind ganz verschieden, Touristen, Mütter und Kunststudenten sind alle da. Die Einrichtung ist schön gemütlich und ich finde, dass dieses Café ein perfekter Ort für verregnete Nachmittage ist.

I felt instantly welcome at Pumpkin Brown, and it's very close to all of the main sites in Edinburgh. The food is incredible. I had a carrot coriander soup and an iced latte, and I definitely recommend them both. The staff were sweet, and easy to chat to. I'll definitely return next time I'm in the city.

When we popped into Pumpkin Brown for tea and a cake after hacking around the Old Town for a bit, we had no idea we were entering a place where the mention of milk is greeted with shocked silence and confused glances towards the multitude of alternate ' milkable' options. We had seen the sign advertising no gluten but obviously missed the others.

The staff are so lovely, the cafe is small and cool, the food is wholesome and fresh. A vegan's dream