Scran Bistro in Edinburgh, City of

Lovely launch food is tasty but the macaroni wrap as too much macaroni on one side compared to the other they might mix it more to be even on both sides.

Came here for a birthday meal and it was great. Took some time to get our food, because we did order at a busy time, so it's okay, as they offered a drink for the wait. Service was excellent. Will be coming back soon.

Everything was great, the location, the food, the hot drinks, the atmosphere.

We left without eating today after being left waiting 50mins for 2x breakfasts, that never arrived. I’d highly recommend going elsewhere, if it’s good service you’re after.

I’m quite shocked at the amount of positive reviews. My partner and I visited for breakfast wanting to sit in the area as pictured when you search for Scran Bistro, when we arrived it was full but there was a man informing us that the restaurant next door was the same place. This was confirmed when the menus matched the restaurant name. We sat down in a dark seating area with music videos playing in the background (not a very friendly atmosphere). Ordered our breakfasts and juice. The juice took about 10 minutes to arrive and following this the food came. The man serving was friendly although not very attentive. I ordered the Scran Stack. Initially it looked quite impressive, however, this had a tiny amount of hollandaise sauce drizzled on top of the egg supplying barely any moisture to the dish at all. The ingredients were stacked between 3 thick slices of bread which were lightly spread with some sort of shop bought tasting guacamole as opposed to nice smashed avocado. The ingredients such as the bacon and tattie scone were completely cold and chewy and the whole thing was dry and basically inedible. I wanted to say something about it but my partner insisted we pay and leave as I was upset. But I wanted to ensure that others had seen a true review and don’t get lured into this tourist trap.

Tino is the best waiter in whole Edinburgh!!

Amazing Chipotle Wrap. Highly recommended. On top of everything our waiter Tino was the highlight with his positive energy and service.

Had a Great breakfast - Our Waiter Tino was top great service , even recommended the chipotle wrap was delicious

Great food and great service! Thank you for everything Tino. À bientôt!

Special to Tino for the warm welcome! We had a great time, eating great food!

We were taken care of by friendly Tino and could have not asked for better service!

Tino is a great waiter, simple cuisine, local and generous cuisine

Lovely food, super friendly staff. They were wonderful with our toddler. I would 100% recommend. Food was delicious and menu had a variety of options.

Spent a great late afternoon in scran on north bridge. Our waiter from Cameroon was attentive, charming and funny. He interacted with all his customers providing a personal service seldom seen in many establishments. He is a great asset to scran. Thank you again for looking after us and keep doing what you do so well.

Best club sandwich I have ever eaten 👌🏻

Our server Tino was very kind and efficient! We ate very well The atmosphere was really nice in this cozy setting! We recommend!

Amazing place. Came here last year and this year was just as good. Food is so yummy and the chai is the best I had in Edinburgh ( just wish they cooked the eggs a little longer as the white around the yolks were a bit snotty)

Everything was great, we were served by Tino who was a really good advice !!

Seated quickly, the gentleman who served us was amazing (wish I’d gotten his name, so cheery, friendly and caring with everyone)! Food was fantastic, great quality. 10/10!

I will keep going back to Edinburgh over and over again just for that crispy chicken wrap. The service and atmosphere was just as great as the food :)

Tino was absolutely amazing, 10/10 service

Toni was our waiter and he was just amazing. He made our experience with you delightful. And we could see he was like this with everyone. He is a huge asset

Tino was so nice and super service!!!

Thanks Tino for the wonderful service!

We went by chance as two couples and we were very happy. We received clean, attentive service. We almost wiped and vacuumed our plates because they tasted delicious. The operators, Ms. Nagehan and her brother, follow their business closely. We went there by chance as two couples and were very happy. We received clean, attentive service. We almost wiped our plates clean because there were delicious flavors. The owners, Ms. Nagehan and her brother follow their work closely.

Food was amazing, Tino the server was 10/10 a funny guy who was very accommodating and friendly would definitely recommend Scran. From Ireland 🇮🇪

Tino provided great service and was a hit with the kids.

Food was OK - but not great. I had a burger and fries that was on par with pub food. My wife had pumpkin spice french toast that didn't taste like pumpkin spice at all. Service was pretty bad. My food came out 5 minutes before hers. It took 10 minutes after I ordered a beer for it to arrive. I had to ask the waitress twice to bring ketchup (she acknowledged the first time and then forgot). Next time, I'll try harder to find a place to eat in the area.

We stopped off for a coffee whilst exploring Edinburgh. The service we received was fantastic and the coffee was spot on.

If you want to chill out from the hustle and bustle of Edinburgh, just a few blocks away from the castle you can find a very friendly, budget friendly bistro. Staff is superb, specially Tino with his very needed recommendations, I had a chippotle chicken wrap and it was delicious. We also enjoy local whisky and a lovely chat .

We had a short break and a Cappucino (a pretty great one btw) here a few days ago. Everyone was so nice and welcoming. A kind gentleman in his 50s (I think) welcomed us, offered us a few nice places to sit. After realizing that we wanted to stay outside (even though it was a bit colder and quite windy), he prepared the table as fast as possible and made sure we really wanted to stayt there, haha. These may seem like obvious things to state. But as someone, who works in service, I can tell when I see a host, who is not playing a role, but instead is an actual welcoming person, who wants to take care of his guests (not just customers). This gentleman was great! Then our waiter, Tino, arrived. He was so open hearted, welcoming, funny and friendly. He as well wanted to make sure we were "crazy" enough to stayt outside :) He made sure everything was all right and even took pictures of us. And all of this oviously as a genuine host, who wants to do nice things for two random people. Even though we stayed at Scran for only half an hour, Tino and his colleague made such an impression, that I had to write this review. We will come back! Short: great, great service, amazing Cappucini, clean toilet and nice atmosphere. Cheers

Tino is the best! Great vibes and super friendly server!

Tino was the absolute greatest. Best service we had in Edinburgh. Give that man a promotion!

It was an excellent meal and it was affordable even for Edinburgh prices, Tino attended us greatly

Delicious food and ambience. The service was amazing and friendly. The food was had to choose from. So many options and all are great.

The service was excellent, all the waitresses were super kind and attentive, especially Tino who was very helpful and friendly.

Everything was lovely. Kim was an amazing waiter.

All the servers were adorable! We went for a Scottish breakfast recommended by a travel book on Scotland and we were really pleasantly surprised by the quality of all the products! We had a blast! Great time thank you team!

Tino is the best person in the restaurant

Tino, was amazing, I recommend you to ask for him, very nice 😊

Great portion sizes, friendly service and helpful.

We visited Scran in September after seeing it on the Clan Broonford YouTube channel. It was very busy but we found seats in the arcade. A bit chilly but we soon had delicious coffees to warm us up. My cappuccino was probably the best I’ve had outside of Italy. My husband had the burger and a Nutella shake which he said was absolutely amazing. I went for the veggie breakfast. It was very good but missing the vegetarian haggis which I was curious to try as I enjoy the non-veg version. I asked our server (who was very nice but very busy) but it never made an appearance. We still enjoyed our meal and will visit Scran again the next time we’re in Edinburgh.

Food was absolute, quality and the service top notch. Tino served us and provided us with everything we needed.

Very friendly staff specially Faustino! Food was quick and delicious

Met a Guy named Suli I really not often felt so welcome and good in a restaurant like today. The food is amazing and the people too. thank you very much! I hope we will meet again. Suli was one of the nicest dudes i met at my stay in whole scotland! thanks man

best breakfast place!! never disappoints! coffee and chai is spectacular, with meals that have the freshest ingredients that are cooked to perfection. my go to place while travelling edinburgh. in the more expensive side but super worth it!!

Tino is always the best waiter that makes scran an experience not just a brunch!

Best dining experience in Scotland! The staff is very pleasant, great welcome even though we were soaked! They brought us something to dry off, and also a chair to put our soaked coats on. Tino best waiter!!

Very nice experience and good memories before leaving Scotland, very welcoming staff and boss.👌 #Tino at the top! 👍

A superb bistro, the staff and the boss are super helpful. Tino, a waiter, is super friendly, and gives very good advice on dishes! #TinotheBest

I enjoyed my time there. Nice staff very welcoming.

This place is perfect for having a typical breakfast!

Smoked salmon and poached eggs were divine. Good coffee and attentive service. Would return!

Should really be 5 stars, taste of Scotland on a plate!

Great food, and some of the best black pudding I’ve ever had!

Thank you Sully' very tasty and helpful

Everything was very delicious and the waiter was super attentive.

The food was great, we have been here twice and it was very good both times. Highly recommended, especially the chipotle chicken wrap

Fantastic Scottish Breakfast - definitely worth trying! The potato scone and veggie haggis are fantastic! A must try for anyone visiting Scotland, and it's amazing that vegetarians won't miss out on trying haggis.

Best restaurant ever! Plis ask for tino! He is so funny he make us the best lunch ever! So hilarious so fun! Thank you so much tino!! For your friends of Argentina

Breakfast on a Saturday morning. Absolutely good food. Had the regular French toast and a late which were excellent. Nice thick slices of brioche and tons of fruit. Everyone else loved their dishes as well. If you get the poached eggs don’t try to change them. Make sure to get them just as the cook intended.

Breakfast 10 Sep 2024. Pancakes were clearly not freshly made, stale and hard!

Such amazing service! The gentleman serving me was extremely friendly and very on top of it! I had the loveliest experience sitting outside, drinking my beer, and admiring the architecture of bustling Cockburn Street. 10/10 would recommend!

Scran stack n dirty Chai were epic

Outstanding. Warm welcome, family of 7, all enjoyed breakfast food and drinks. Best haggis I've ever tasted too. Great coffee, lovely staff, good value, very clean, swift efficient service. Absolutely nothing to complain about, great visit, thanks.

Good Burgers, chips are average, and coffee was a bit burnt. But service was very poor. It's was a quite night, I was second person to be there for food. Took 20mins and me asking to get my drink, which wasnt the drink I ordered. My food took 40mins but arrived after 2 groups who came in later than me got theirs and they had also ordered burgers like me. Clearly forgot my order and only realised when I asked about it, they did discount the drink without me asking but they should of seen I hadn't got my drink and they had served food to people after me.

Really good value for money! I recommend the bozo burger its delicious.

A great Scottish breakfast in a great atmosphere. The service staff were very nice and professional. If you really want to have a delicious breakfast in Edinburgh, you should do it there.

The place is curious because it is somewhat hidden but it is pleasant and above all I want to highlight that Tino attended us, who has been a charming person, professional and, who are one of those people who encourage you to return. Thanks, Tino.

A great little spot for a bite to eat, a coffee, or a pint right in the heart of Edinburgh. The wait staff are excellent (thanks Scully!) and create a friendly and welcoming environment. Fairly priced dishes including classic Scottish fares. Big bonus is they’re open and serve food late.

Absolutely hands down the worst breakfast of all time ever. Both of us had eggshells in our dishes. My poached eggs were overcooked while my friends were still raw. My “focaccia” was the bottom of a cheap bread roll. And our hot chocolate was 100% chocolate free. Such a disappointment as this was a return visit. It cost us over £40 for raw eggs Benedict and avocado “focaccia”a cup of hot milk and the worst cup of tea ever. Last year we had a delicious breakfast there this year was absolutely atrocious. We will not be returning.

This place was absolutely lovely. Really delicious food, friendly staff and cute decor

Good food - good service - fair prices 👍 What's not to like😃👍

Lovely Food and beer, brillant service by Tino😎🍻

Excellent attention from Tino, very attentive and helpful

After being recommended by my concierge, I stopped by Scran Bistro for lunch on my first day in Edinburgh. It was a hop, skip and a jump away from my hotel. Was seated quickly and enjoyed a delicious shredded beef wrap. My server Yolanda was great! Special shout out to Cyrus who came over to my table to make sure everything was okay. Lots to choose from on the menu. Highly recommend if you are in the neighborhood!

Our first visit to Edinburgh and we popped into Scran for a coffee, but all the food looked so good we couldn’t resist staying for a breakfast roll. Amazing value for money, really good quality, tasty food. Great flat white too! Highly recommend.

Wouldent recommend this place sat in for some lunch ordered the beef burger with no cheese and loaded cajun fries and a tryed to order a fresh orange and lemonade was told thay don't do that. Only to see 5 min later other take order one and get it. Order arrived about 20 min later was starving but order was wrong burger arrived with cheese on it. Thay took it back and had to wait fir a new one to be made took another 10 min and yes you guessed it wrong again right burger only thay gave me plian chips this time so sent back again by this point I was pissed of and very hungry so give this place a miss.

Food is below average, definitely overpriced for what you get. Waiter took forever to get us water. Vegetarian options were tasteless.

We enjoyed a lovely breakfast this morning, very good quality food served by an amazing guy called Tino, he was friendly and made our whole dining experience really enjoyable. An asset to your team.

Nice lunch. First cappucino and then a Caesar salad. Friendly staff. Given the decor and the age of the visitors, our daughters would have liked to do an Insta shoot here. We haven't tried it. Probably garlic oil in the Caesar salad, because mints were needed!

Nice restaurant, good food with friendly service. Been here a few times. Very nice people.

Tino was extremely helpful and friendly and a delight to be around!

Excellent breakfast with haggis and black pudding. Even better service from our waiter Tino, friendly and funny guy!!

Lovely food and fantastic service from Tino

Great atmosphere and friendly staff. Tino was a great host and the food was really tasty. Would recommend coming here :)

Wonderful, and I thank the employee Tino for the excellent service

Tino is a perfect barista, agreeable, smily, elegant, good adviser. Do not hesitate to come round for the best breakfast in Edinburgh

Quiet, pleasant atmosphere, good and quick service, kind staff. (Tino is the best). Foreign languages spoken.

Great food, Tino advised us, he was great, very calm atmosphere and he attended to us in Spanish, the wrapp and scottish breakfast all very delicious.

We went there for brunch. I ordered the french toast, it was delicious, the fruits were fresh! We had ordered hot drinks while we were waiting to be seated. They didn’t bring out our coffees in the waiting area, we were served our drinks when we were seated at the table and the drinks were cold. They must have made it before and served it right after we sat down, which wasn’t a pleasant experience. The service was nice and the staff were friendly. I would still recommend their food!

This review is more of a warning than a review. I tried to eat here but they turned me away for having celiac even though they have a gluten free menu. Do not recommend for someone with celiac or a gluten allergy.

Excellent food, the place, the cleanliness, the flavor and especially the super attention of Tino, the person who served us, always attentive to our needs and offered to take photographs without asking.

It was a great pleasure to stop and enjoy an delicious late breakfast. Staff were very friendly and helpful and I must mention Tino and thank him for being more than a waiter and become almost instantly a friend

Stopped here for a quick breakfast before getting the train home. Was quickly seated and provided with a menu by friendly waiting staff. The menu is great with lots of options, was quite hard to choose what I wanted! I settled on the Scottish breakfast which was superb. Lots of quite quality ingredients. Breakfast was also a decent size and filled me for the rest of the day. My girlfriend chose to have the bacon, eggs and waffles with maple syrup. She requested scrambled eggs rather than fried which they were happy to accommodate. She also enjoyed her meal and again the portion size was big, so much so that she couldn’t finish it. Service was very friendly and everything was prompt. Would definitely recommend and look forward to going back next time I’m in Edinburgh.

Unique menu. Atmosphere nice, but screeching compressor on drink cooler was very annoying. Suggest that be fixed asap. Friendly staff.

We had a delicious breakfast, we had just arrived in the city, our waiter was extremely helpful and very helpful, he gave us the best recommendations for food and places around us! I would return many more times.

We ate here twice while in Edinburgh. Breakfast on the first day was perfect. Wraps and chips just as good on the second day. Staff were lovely, very welcoming and chatty.

We went there a few days ago only for coffee, we saw the food menu and decided to come back. Today we went to have some breakfast and we loved it. We had the focaccia with salmon, focaccia with bacon, eggs Benedict and pancakes. The staff members are lovely and very attentive, a nice place to go with your family.

A great lunch spot if you’re in the centre and looking for some yummy food with a cosy vibe! I got the Nutella and strawberry waffles which were really tasty! They were super generous with the Nutella - and that’s coming from a chocolate lover!!! The coffee was also really great - the caramel iced latte was exactly how I like them. The staff were really friendly and helpful, which made the place have an extra cosy feel.