Salt Cafe in Edinburgh, City of

Mediocre food and terrible attitude from the owner who refused to honour our reservation. Kept waiting for 20 minutes for food that tasted as bad as the meal we had on the flight over. Salt by name, salty by attitude.

This is a wonderful cafe with delicious food fabulous service and the sweetest softest most well behaved dog you could ever want to accompany you for brunch. Heaven.

This is a great Brunch spot!! Came here with my family as walk in customers, staff were very friendly and attentive even though it was very busy. The food was lovely, I tried the eggs benni and the holdanise sauce tasted homemade. My sister tried the Turkish eggs the butter sauce was amazing. Also really cool iced drinks such as a strawberry matcha which my sister tried and it was so unique and yummy. I will be coming back

French toast was really good, however a few issues: We asked for tap water and a high chair, both of which was forgotten about. Our drinks order was wrong. We ordered hash browns and was told they put the wrong topping on by mistake and was asked if we still wanted them - we said we’d like the topping we ordered but when they arrived we could clearly see they had just scraped off the wrong topping (not very well) and added the topping we asked for. Not to mention I noticed a bag of McCains hash browns in the kitchen as I was queueing for the toilet…expected them to be made from scratch considering the high price point. The added service charge when you pay at the till without being able to see your bill beforehand is pretty sneaky. Overall quite disappointing and overpriced.

Food is pretty nice but nothing special. Portions are small and expensive. Staff are apathetic, will ignore requests for tap water, and then sneakily add a service charge to the bill which most people will never know about unless checking their receipt after they've left (you pay at the till). The bathroom is also a bit grimy, as though it's not regularly cleaned.

The service was fine but portion size small and food overpriced. We were told to pay at the till rather than being given a bill to check. We paid and then realised 10% had been added. No mention was made of this beforehand. Not quite up front! Something to be aware of.

Quite good coffee however, watch out for the sneaky 10% “tip” added to your bill. A tip is up to an individuals choice. Perhaps some signage or other communication would clarify matters relating to the service charge policy, as is a legal requirement.

I got forgotten about for 15 mins so I left cuz no one spoke to me. Then got chased after cuz I didn’t pay my bill … bit embarrassing considering there was hardly any other table in

We travelled from city centre on our city break for the best Scottish breakfast Edinburgh has to offer, as seen on multiple social media sights. This has ENDED, if you’re in the market for a scone and coffee you’re in luck, granola and toast… slim pickings. Staff were lovely but nothing on offer worth travelling for.

Friendly staff, delicious soup and cheese scone, nice vibe I've rated 3, because the food choices are very limited. One type of soup, two scones or toast

Turned away @ 09:30 Despite having free table and welcoming us in .... we were informed that because we hadn't booked and were a 'walk in' all we could have was coffee & cake and no breakfast food. Not sure what difference that made given the table was available & not much point of a breakfast venue not being able to cope with breakfast in the morning

We booked online for a weekend brunch and seated at the cozy far end section. Price is high and portion size is not generous. Presentation of the plates are great but not the taste. Fluffy pancakes itself is typical and not amazing. But the yogurt and campote shines. Full breakfast again typical and not amazing. Only the mushroom on the plate worths to be recommended. It’s highly overrated and overpriced for the full breakfast and the pancakes. If you live nearby you might want to walk-in and try. I wouldn’t recommend to book in advance and not worthy to come across the town only for its food. There’re much better options out there.

Really friendly welcome, efficient service and great food. Well worth a visit and will definitelyvisit again. Recommended

Salt Café in Morningside is a hidden gem that offers a cozy atmosphere, attentive service, and a diverse brunch menu that caters to all tastes. It is advisable to make a reservation in advance due to its limited seating capacity. Whether you're a local resident or a visitor to the area, I highly recommend Salt Café for its warm hospitality and delicious offerings.

Brilliant spot, a real gem of morningside. Such friendly staff and great character about it. Food is extremely high quality, from bakes to butchery. Best full breakfast we’ve had, very high standard and quality! Lovely spot. We will be regulars.

Staff are welcoming and kind, lovely high quality food that's reasonably priced and a cracking mimosa. What more could you ask for ?

The staff here are super friendly the food was of a really great quality💗🍳 Honestly just such a nice treat, highly recommend! :•)

Always the warmest of welcomes, always great service, and always delicious food (for the eyeballs as much as the taste buds!). I love bringing friends here for the first time because they inevitably want to come back. All hail Liv and the Salt Cafe team! #saltb*tchforlife

We loved it here. The staff were great and the food was wonderful. My husband had the full cooked breakfast and I had the smoked haddock with a chessy sauce and a poached egg - absolutely delightful. The coffee was good as well. I could have eaten anything on the menu. It was definitely my sort of place.

Must. Go. Back. Not a terribly clever acronym on my part but our first visit was sensational. It kicked off with the perfect sharpener: a Classic Bloody Mary rated 7 on the SALT Scoville heat scale. Then followed an outstanding Butcher's Breakfast which comprised dry-cured back bacon, Salt signature sausage, Fruit Pig black pudding and haggis, mushroom fricassée, two free-range eggs and house-made sriracha baked beans. Be sure to order sourdough toast fried in beef fat rendered on the premises with Salt's own superb tomato, fennel and chilli butter. A glass of raw, cold-pressed orange juice rounded off our perfect start to the day. If you're heading to Edinburgh later this month for the Festival and Fringe put SALT on your to do list alongside Frank Skinner at Assembly George Square and Megan Stalter at Gilded Balloon.

Like its pun-packed menu and pancake-stacked plates, Salt is full of character and taste. Aside from a banging brunch, highlights included chic decor and stellar staff. My only regret? Not asking for a boozy version of the Dirty Chai Latte. Next time.

Oh my word! Salt Cafe for the win! Husband annd I stopped in anfter ann overnight flight to Edinburgh and the joys of driving a stick shift on the opposite side of the road. We were tired and hungry. We were greeted by such a sweet girl and our wait staff was perfect. I began with a homemade elderberry iced tea - it was out of this world delicious!! Hubby had an Americano and the Nice to Meat you Hollandaise. It was phenomenal! Should be entered into a contest!!!! I had the French toast and bacon which was equally delicious. I’m not usually a fan of any type of Eggs Benedict, my view has changed thanks to Salt Cafe’s delicious hollandaise sauce and homemade white sausage. Wow!! I can’t recommend this adorable little cafe enough!!

The food and the welcome were excellent. This was the best breakfast I have had in a very long time. The eggs were rich and the bacon tasted great. The buttermilk pancakes were light and delicious.

Absolutely amazing experience. Me and two of my friends went there on our last day in Edinburgh. The menu is not huge (wich is a good thing) but you still have such a hard time deciding what to get because every dish sounds like it's going to be awesome. The food itself left us completely in awe so we stayed longer and ordered another round just to get to experience more of it. Calories? Who cares :P Last but not least it should be mentioned that the staff and especially the owners are lovely people with a real passion. With love from Germany

Loved the aesthetic, it was the perfect way to spend my lunchtime. Perfect for sitting and reading with a cup of tea (would recommend the cherry almond), the music was chill, the staff very friendly. Definitely take a visit☺️

Search no more, this is THE best brunch in Edinburgh. From friendly staff, clean restaurant and delicious Scottish staples, had some of the best coffee I’ve ever had here and you could taste the freshness in everything you ate. I recommend the butcher’s breakfast, especially if you’re a tourist and want to get a good taste of what good Scottish food is.

My husband and I booked salt cafe while away in Edinburgh from reads we read on trip advisor. The staff are extremely friendly. As it out first time the owner explained she was was a pastry chef and her husband used to work in a...

The perfect spot for gluten free brunch! Almost everything can be made gf, including eggs benedict, pancakes, and a full Scottish breakfast complete with gf blood pudding. They have a separate prep area and separate utensils for gf food prep. When I ordered, my waiter...

Best breakfast I’ve ever eaten, friendly staff, amazing produce and perfectly executed. Coffee was really nice too. Can’t recommend enough.

My friends and I felt totally like Hobbits after the visit there. Because you know: Just have a second or third breakfast there. I know I wanted it though. The Café itself is very comfy and small. The owners is absolutely lovely and the breakfast...

We had the mot delicious brunch with coffee and smoothies at this place. The food was awsome and the staff were super friendly. I would surely go back. :-)

The food was very good and the coffee was probably the best coffee I’ve ever had. However, our experience with the service wasn’t so great. We waited over 30 minutes for our order to be taken, it seemed like they had forgotten about us. It...

We had a very nice breakfast. Nice mix of sweet and hefty food and a clear card (which we really like). Service was also very Kind, nice Location and rates are a little bit high but still fair. Definitely a recommendation.

Lovely food, cocktails, coffee and cake. Friendly and helpful staff. We had been recommended to visit Salt by several people and it didn't disappoint.

Wow! What an incredible place! The food was AMAZING! We had the pancakes and the bacon & eggs Benedict. I have never had fluffier pancakes and will be back for more soon! The service was absolutely amazing, so so friendly and really attentive. Thank you...

Went here last Saturday for a birthday brunch with a couple of friends. First time we’ve been, and it was great. First impression was the place itself is cosy without being too claustrophobic. Managed quite well and was busy, with a good turnover of tables...

If you’re looking for a great café that cares about its produce, puts love into the dishes and delivers on flavour then you absolutely need to visit SALT Café in Morningside, Edinburgh! I met with some friends recently for brunch and we decided to go...

The Portion size was tiny for the price!!! (I had the fish benny) the smoked haddock portion was so small, I was shocked. Maybe they are used to covering this up with the Hollandaise as I didn’t have hollandaise. I added halloumi which was charged...

Outrageous breakfast. Needed to try haggis whilst in Scotland, didn’t disappoint. Perfect poached eggs, lovely sourdough toast. Beans were ok. A great pot of tea. Went to go back the next day but forgot to book and had to go elsewhere - you can see...

Service was amazing and so accommodating to dietary restrictions!!!! Definitely the best gluten free & vegan pancakes i’ve ever had!

I'm a fancy California girl, so my expectations are high. But this place blew me away! The food was delicious and beautiful! The Lost Bread and Leeks with Eggs are top notch--as is ALL the food. Great matcha and yummy iced teas. Even the granola...

Always love this place. The breakfast is the best around. We come back ever year for our anniversary.

The staff were really kind and understanding to us when we messed up our booking with friends and got our days wrong. We were able to get to our booking with their help and they were really helpful and understanding about our baby being pretty...

We got lucky this Sunday morning, we hadn’t booked but we were lucky enough to get a table, others that also walked in were told “Sorry fully book”. I would imagine it is just as busy other days of the week. Book before you go,...

Beautiful spot for brunch. The butchers breakfast was really tasty. Good quality coffee and the matcha latte is delicious. Will definitely recommend and return!

I have had a lot of different breakfast meals over the years. This stands out as the best breakfast I have ever had. I am celiac (can't have gluten). The staff was very nice and knowledgeable about gluten. I also had an earl grey tea...

We went to Salt on a Monday morning and it was quite busy but they managed to squeeze us in. We all had coffees which were really nice, 2 of us ordered sweet breakfasts and the other a Scottish breakfast. All the food was presented...

4 adults and 4 toddlers went to lunch to this cafe and it was brilliant! We booked ahead to make sure we could be accommodated as we wanted to make sure we got in. We had heard good things. The whole experience was amazing. The...

We've loved coming to Salt as a couple - this was the first time going with our little one (1yr old) and we weren't sure how it would go. Staff were so attentive and despite it not being an obvious baby/toddler kind of venue we...

I've been to Salt quite a few times but not since my little one hit toddlerhood. This is the only place in Edinburgh where little ones are given their own cutlery and little cup; these little details make a big difference. It is great that...

The food and service were great, you could tell the ingredients were fresh and local. Would definitely visit again!

Well that was a treat! Really nice atmosphere, friendly service and exotic teas and cocktails. But the best bit was the food. A wow of a porridge, one of 8 different types of eggs Benedict and a perfectly cooked smoked haddock omelette with sourdough toast....

We walked 45 minutes to the cafe and were greeted with friendly faces and lovely interiors. We forgot to book but we’re assured that we would be fitted in - I would recommend booking just in case! The lovely owner sat us at her favourite...

The most gorgeous place for brunch/drinks. We came through from Glasgow to visit and it was SO worth it! Amazing food, incredible staff and the warmest, friendliest, most hospitable and beautiful atmosphere, we absolutely loved it. New favourite spot..we can’t wait to come back. Liv...

The menu was interesting and everything was cooked perfectly. The staff were friendly. Really great little place. Look forward to coming back

My family consists of 2 adults, a 7 year old (gets bored) and a 2 year old (maniac). We visited Salt to meet and enjoy brunch with beloved friends during a week holiday to Edinburgh. Having young children and eating out is often seriously challenging....

We had fabulous breakfast at Salt this morning, really awesome food, lovely staff and attentive service and we had a baby in tow so there was a high chair waiting to make things simple for us! Great atmosphere & nice background music ~ you couldn’t...

My friends and I visited salt cafe today for the first time after hearing so many good things about it and we were not disappointed! Liv was amazingly friendly and it was blindingly obvious how passionate she is about her business. Super friendly and even...

Once again, another incredible brunch at Salt Cafe, absolutely one of the best breakfasts in the city! The Butchers Breakfast is a different level - you can absolutely taste the difference in that they butcher all their own meat… so so delicious! A proper Scottish...

I went to Salt Cafe for brunch this weekend after having previously visited for cake and a coffee and was met with lovely, upbeat members of staff who were happy to show me to my table. The coffee was great and staff were attentive, even...

Exceptional brunch and a very friendly service from Liv and her staff. I opted for the Turkish eggs and a small side of haggis (first time trying haggis) and it was delightful. My girlfriend went for the eggs benedict and pancakes. I had to give...

We visited Salt Cafe in Morningside. The food was excellent but the service was awful, particularly the blonde manager there, who we found very rude & abrasive. Even though we were 5 minutes early she wanted us to go outside & come back even though...

This is my favourite place for brunch in the whole of Edinburgh. I always get the Turkish eggs and a coffee and it’s amazing every time! Lovely staff, just make sure you book a table in advance.

You can really tell they are passionate about their craft, which shines through in their menu. We got: •Butchers breakfast (upgraded to a venison sausage) •Christmas croque •Dirty chai latte •Sugar plum fairy mocktail •Christmas spiced hot apple Everything from the butter to the beans...

I came to Salt Café off the recommendation of a friend, and looking on their instagram it certainly looked like a tasty brunch spot. We booked a table just before Christmas as a final 2022 get-together and it honestly could not have been more perfect....

Visited with my friend on Christmas Eve and had such a lovely time! The Bloody Mary was delicious and the brunch even better! You can tell all the ingredients used are of a very high quality and lots of time dedicated to perfecting the dishes...

Had a great experience at Salt Café. Lovely staff, great porridge with honey, and fantastic coffee. Will be coming back!

My partner & I have been for breakfast a few times this Christmas week. The food is excellent, fresh and freshly prepared. The service is spot on 😊 This is our new breakfast place and would highly recommend.

Me and a friend came to Salt Cafe on Christmas Eve for brunch and had the best time! The Greengrocer’s breakfast was so tasty - loved the addition of honey roasted parsnips. Having visited shortly after Salt opened in 2020 it was great to see...

We showed up 15 minutes early for a brunch date / annual sibling Christmas catchup, to be told that we were early and we would need to wait outside, despite barstools and a table near the entrance because being free, We left, it was pretty...

Such a lovely place to pop in for a lunch/brunch or a wee cuppa! The place and people that tuns the shop are so welcoming and nice. Will come back for sure!

Chestnut latte and a cranberry scone with jam butter and clotted cream - just delicious Fabulous food brilliant staff and the in house pup Mac What more could you want !

I visited Edinburgh on a 1-month solo trip and spent quite a lot of my time exploring local restaurants and cafes. Hands down, Salt was my favorite of the trip. I ended up visiting 4 times! I had a few of their brunch items and...

This was our 3rd time visiting, just to make sure our previous visits hadn't been a fluke... Nope! Just as delicious as before and just as wonderfully looked after as before! And this time with Christmasy flavours to boot 🎄 The orange hot chocolate was...

Had a wonderful all day brunch to remember. Cooked and presented with passion and commitment. One of the best places around. Highly recommended.

Variety and flavors in the menu items alone make this a fantastic spot, let alone the great ambience and the outstanding service. Food was delicious and they have a great story. Will definitely be back here!

You can tell from the care and attention taken as we arrived, to the care and attention our food received, that this is a business run by dedicated owners. What a wonderful experience!

Fantastic birthday brunch! Great service, good atmosphere - plus the pancakes and butcher's breakfast were to die for! Topped off by a great chai and the real highlight being the speciality walnut whip mocha - you have to try it!

We walked from Edinburgh Waverley to Morningside on our day out in Edinburgh and although we walked past multiple cafes and restaurants, we’re so pleased we booked Salt. My husband’s coelic (gluten free) and when staff are well trained in this, I have so much...

I have no doubt salt cafe is the best in Edinburgh. The food wowowww. But my all time favourite the best mocha you will ever have.

We went here in August for some brunch(forgot to leave a review back then), it was our first time visiting and liv was so welcoming and told us all about salt cafe which was lovely, I love hot chocolates and this was defo up there...

The food is incredible, the service is incredible and just so lovely in general. The food is fantastic, the sausages are just on another level and the sweet bakes are delicious! 100%

Went here for brunch with my friend and we ordered the Oeufs en Meurette & eggs Benedict. It was 10/10. This is my new favourite cafe in Edinburgh, can’t wait to come back.

I visited Salt Cafe for my birthday brunch yesterday with my husband and two toddlers. I had a flat white coffee which was quite literally the best coffee I’ve ever had. I also had the butter milk pancakes with bacon and maple syrup and my...

My favourite place to go! 10/10 everytime I visit! I’m coealic and this is one of my favourite spots!😍

Salt Cafe is an absolute gem. The menu changes regularly and always includes gorgeous homemade food using locally sourced ingredients. I cannot recommend it highly enough

This is my 5th visit to dine in. I usually get a take away coffee & cake! I have always had the ‘Greengrocer breakfast’ which I’d also highly recommend. Yesterday, I went for Porridge with elderberry & juniper poached pears & candied walnuts. Oh my...

Visited today with whole family in tow (grandparents/children) and could not have been better catered for. We were late (sorry!) and our party was bigger than expected (5) and staff really went the extra mile to accommodate us as it was for a special celebration....

I dropped by to Salt Café today with a friend and we stupidly hadn't booked. We arrived dripping wet off our bikes and the lovely staff managed to accommodate us at short notice, when they already had a lot of business. The food and service...

Came here after visiting a pinch of salt and loving it so much that I just had to sample their brunch spot whilst in Edinburgh too. Fantastic service, exciting and varied menu and absolutely delish brunch. I enjoyed their signature lost bread and it was...

Great cafe for brunch/lunch and this morning great coffee from A Pinch Of Salt , with all the great cakes from the Morningside shop in the heart of Tollcross

This place came highly recommended and it was everything and more. Superbly friendly service and nice surroundings. The two breakfasts we ordered were fantastic and used great produce and attention to detail. Highly recommended!

Never been here before, but had to try it, as it appeared very interesting. So, my wife and I recently visited, for a brunch. We fortunately booked a table, as it turned out to be fully booked, many people tried, but could not get a...

The choice of menu features varying options from breakfast to brunch and sweet and savoury. Most of all knowing its baked in house and local produce adds the extra touch! Why i felt the need to right a review, this was our first trip to...

What an amzing experience! Everyone were so humble and welcoming. It was amazing to see the owner of the place always running around, chatting to customers and making sure everyone was happy! The sparkle in her eyes shows how much she cares for what she...

Husband and Wife dou make everything from scratch. Great scones. Butchers breakfast fast is fantastic.

Had a nice brunch with a friend on the 26th of September, ordered the Butcher's Breakfast and can confidently say that it was the best full breakfast I have had so far. Accompanied by a Walnut Whip Mocha it has been an extremely pleasant experience....

We visited Salt this morning for breakfast with family at the end of a short stay in Edinburgh for a birthday celebration . We all love our breakfast and had seen the great reviews for Salt . It did not disappoint . Friendly helpful staff...

Just had the most brunch!! Service excellent, and not just your ordinary breakfast flavours!! Will definitely be back thank you

We loved our breakfast here on Saturday - I had a biscoff latte which was great, and a huge full Scottish breakfast. Staff were friendly and there were lots of options to pick from.