Snax Cafe in Edinburgh, City of

The greasy-est of greasy spoons in the bets way possible an Edinburgh Institution where you can meet Celebrities and Office workers and Tradies all queing up for there morning roll.

My second time here and I'll definitely be back! Amazing Scottish breakfast wrap for a very good price. As this place is mentioned in various tourist guides it's usually quite busy but I got a seat as well. Thank you 😊

Great breakfast for the price. Stopped here before getting on the LNER. Convenient and quick. They don't take cash so be prepared to pay with a card. My only regret is that I didn't check my bag before leaving. I ordered for 3 ppl and got am extra panini for later. It wasn't in the bag but I didn't notice when I got to the train. 😑 So ill take half the blame for that. Either way the breakfast sandwich was incredibly filling.

Unbelievable, best breakfast takeaway in the city.

If you're hungry but don't have a lot of money, go here.

Great little food place. The prices are insanely low and the food was really good. Ideal for a quick bite to eat. The breakfast was really nice.

Just pleased to see this is still open and little altered since I used it regularly about twenty years ago. The choice of bread was rather limited but still good quality and value for snacks and hot drinks.

The essence of a full Scottish breakfast. Cheap, fast and decent.

Small spot for a morning eat. I had the full breakfast, that was quite nice. Some hits some misses. The place itself is quite small and while I ate I got the impression that most people get their rolls or wraps to go. Might try this next time.

Excellent place for breakfast. Heart warming. Reasonable prices. Good and fast services. Little space if dine in. Warm and homely environment.

Unfortunately it was later on on a Saturday,so no eat in options but the breakfast wrap was good value,hot and fresh....

Very delicious food with a reasonable price, the service is very fast, recommended

Very nice place for a breakfast! Small area but tasty and local We had the all day breakfast which was good and you can ask to change ingredients if you want, the tea as well ! Not a big fan of the cappuccino though

We stopped at Snax as it was across the street from a bookstore and it had 4.4 ⭐️s on Google. We wanted to visit the bookstore without feeling famished the whole time. Short story short: I do NOT recommend unless you: - like crowded tables and chairs that are not cleaned (dirty napkin in the condiment basket, crumbs on the table) - don’t mind a restroom where the toilet paper and paper towels are perched on the dirty windowsill - don’t need a glass of ice for your water or soda - don’t mind bland food - the cheddar cheese was the tastiest thing on my plate. - no gluten-free bread/wrap options Pros - - cheap - near a great bookstore, Till’s - close to The Meadows - sufficient for poor college students, one of which I used to be but no longer am

Delicious and quick full Scottish breakfast! We loved the haggis and black pudding.

Nice roll n sausage.. Bit too pricey though.. Shame, could be epic 😔

Located in an alley and right by motel one. I got breakfast quickly and it was a great value. Recommend take away. We took to our room and ate before we had to leave for a flight. I appreciated the full breakfast in a hurry while on a tight schedule. Great value.

Came across this at random today and thought I would give it a go considering the prices. A literal hole in the wall with some cheap deals. Good for breakfast or lunch if you are looking for something simple and easy.

The food was really disappointing, had a large breakfast and couldn’t finish half of what I was given. The bread was very dry, the sausages were mushy and overcooked. The black pudding and eggs were alright, but it wasn’t a great experience. Dining in also costs a pound more for mains, although the staff told us upfront, the menu outside did not say anything of the sort.

It is indeed a busy restaurant with many people having take away. However the taste does not really good...

Chose Snax as it was open earlier than everywhere else. Really good coffee and food was hot, fresh and delicious.

This is a great little stop for a takeaway breakfast. We came here every morning of our trip because it was so good !

As an American, I enjoyed this place because it offers American sort of breakfasts! I got a baguette filled with scrambled eggs, bacon and cheese. Bread and food were tasty! It is not a restaurant though. It's mostly a small kitchen that offers a few high chairs to sit by the window and/or take out. However, food is amazing!

Cute little place for breakfast. Impressive value

Disgusting burger and long service.

Been going here for years still my favorite for takeaway food

Exactly what I was looking for! A local grease shop, delivering a full Scottish at low cost. Delicious all around, no complaints.

made my fry up wrong missing items that I payed for but won't come back to collect it to change it. absolute joke of a cafe and won't be ordering again

Little takeaway café with stools for in eating. The biggest breakfast was tasty warm and not at all greasy. For the price it's a real deal. The latte was well prepared and of better quality than Costa for 35% cheaper price. Been just couple of minutes from Wakerley station, snax box is ideal for a quick breakfast before a morning train.

Little cafe offering multiple different breakfast options. The bun was nice and soft however the rest was average. The sausage tasted like richmonds and I only got one rasher of bacon.

Little cafe offering multiple different breakfast options. The bun was nice and soft however the rest was average. The sausage tasted like richmonds and I only got one rasher of bacon.

Small place in an internal street, not touristy because it is frequented by workers where you can find an authentic English breakfast with a wide choice, including vegetarian ones. Don't let the outside appearance stop you.

Although it is small, the house exudes a local atmosphere. The taste of the coffee was a bit disappointing, but it was ok for the cost!!

Our go-to breakfast joint when in the city center. Great hospitality, great prices, quality food and coffee. Will continue to come back and sing its praises to fellow visitors!

the breakfast wrap has just cured my depression

Go for the triple if you're hungry.

For a breakfast in Edinburgh this is the best option! Quite a hearty sausage, bacon or egg sandwich for £3, it doesn't exist anywhere else! The coffee is really good too. Of course the place is small, but the idea is not to spend an hour there. I therefore highly recommend!

I was forced to get a take away even though I wanted to dine in. The staff also didn't provide any cutlery which made it even more difficult to dine outside the cafe. Behavior of the staff extremely inappropriate.

They had good vegan breakfast with hasbrowns, baked beans and so on! Not the nicest place to sit, but there is a park nearby where you can sit and eat (-:

Yes that's right, this is where you redeem breakfast vouchers of Princes Street Hostel (Sunday only). The breakfast vouchers purchased for £4.20 will get a breakfast roll (priced at three pounds) and a hot drink (priced at two to three pounds).Be warned though, you can only take away. but that's not a problem, considering its price. There were two sausages in my link sausage roll and the latte tasted great. It's easy for you to find it too, just go down the road (the side with the Japanese restaurant), turn the corner, and you'll see it!

Delicious breakfast at a low price. It doesn't blow you away, but it's good value for money. More to be taken away, as there are only a few, rather uncomfortable places inside.

Very good place to have breakfast

Very tasty breakfast in a tiny place. Everyone was so kind, thanks.

Hungover student breakfast with my over-indulgent daughter! Fab full fry up at a bargain price. Great to get an actual mug of tea too. The epitome of a buget-friendly, no frills cafe.

If you’re looking for an affordable breakfast/lunch spot… look no further! Came twice and was surprised to find out that the sub roll is £3.90 no matter what you put in it whilst the breakfast roll I got with two items was £4. Everything was fresh, premises were clean and staff super helpful and friendly.

Great breakfast and very reasonably priced.

Very good and economical food, the place is small to eat there

Sat inside and ordered the "all veggie day " and an Americano. The coffee was surprisingly good with an acidic taste and hits of bitter chocolate. Every bit of the plate was tasty and simple. I had my doubts as I wanted something traditional but not greasy. They aced it. Would be great to have the door closed to keep an nice warm atmosphere.

A budget cafe with good value for money if you on the move

fantastic prices, great coffee, lots of vegan options, easy filling food. perfect breakfast in my book!

Place just off the main streets frequented by workers and locals who stop to grab a specialty. The interior is very small, just 5 stools and a counter corner (and 2 external benches) you order take away both simple toasts/sandwiches and more complete breakfasts with vegetarian choices. Coffee in various types, tea, various drinks. Fair prices and you finish your meal satisfied. Well done!

Was just here. Breakfast wrap was delicious and reasonably priced which was helpful for this traveler :) would definitely come back, might even come back tomorrow!

Nice place to stop for breakfast.

Decent little cafe. Not much space for eating in

Took forever for a breakfast to come out (my wife had received and finished hers by the time I got mine)- and after that wait they’d managed to get the order wrong. Gave up and left with £6 down the drain.

Great place to pick up a hearty breakfast at a good price. It's mainly takeaway but with four or five high stools if you want to eat in

Snax Cafe is a fantastic low key hole-in-the-wall breakfast spot with no pretentions. Serving coffee, tea, and a variety of breakfast options including rolls, sandwiches, and paninis. It is a great for a breakfast on the go while heading to catch a train at Waverley or walking Princes St.

Great place for a cheap breakfast, everything is cooked fresh and is always spot on!

The snap cafe must've had a refurb since the last time I was there. It's always mobbed. The food is freshly prepared, so expect to wait a few minutes. 👍

I ordered a chicken wrap this past Monday and got food poisoning from this! Please check your food’s expiry dates I believe your chicken was totally off! I also had to wait about 20 min for this to be made.

The food was relatively good but the service is suuuuper slow. I spent a couple of days in that area, tried different foods and I believe this was one of the best cafes in the neighborhood so far. The portions are adequate as I ate the wrap as a brunch and was full until night.

Such an underrated place. I'm so glad I decided to visit because honestly, this was my best experience with haggis and I tried it at 3 other places that were much higher-end. The breakfast haggis they serve is fried and tasted so good and the price is just so worth it.

Best breakfast I've had in years. Scottish breakfast wrap was amazing . The ladies were really lovely and even did a bit of plain toast for my fussy daughter. Set us up for the day ! Thank you .

Great ! 5 minutes from the bus station.. hidden in a small street, very easy to find, very good value for money for a typical breakfast upon arrival in Scotland ☺️

Great and possibly best option for traditional breakfast lovers in Edinburgh's center. Eggs, beans, bacon, black pudding, haggis, tomato, hash browns, sausages... it's all there. Small, busy, locals, great prices.

Nice cheap and cheerful option. I got the Mexican chicken and cheese and chips. super solid option!

The café is quite small and if you want to eat there, you'll need a bit of luck. We had the biggest and the bigger breakfast and 2 cappuccini. The service was friendly and the coffee is GREAT for outside Italy (I say that as an Italian). The food is ok, the portions are generous. All in all we paid 24 euros. If you want space and peace and quiet, weatherspoon is a better option... except for the coffee, which is terrible.

It was so unbelievably slow and the food is just not impressive. Since it was taking too long for orders to come out, people were leaving without their food or crammed into the tiny seating area making it really uncomfortable as you waited. It took about 45 minutes to get two breakfast wraps. McDonald’s is right down the street and my recommendation over this place.

Got the veggie breakfast, tatty scones are amazing

Perfect place to go when you crave the traditional fry up on a roll.. or two!

Lovely food and cheap prices - half the price of anywhere else I found in the city centre. Not much seating available - maybe enough for 8 people max on benches around the window. Great for takeaways and people were even ordering via deliveroo from there.

Everything is great; fast, rich and very cheap

Great cafe to go to for Breakfast.. Very reasonably priced

Very small and no frills cafe, but definitely worth a visit. Not much seating room but we managed. Big menu with many traditional breakfast dishes. Very friendly service.

An unprepossessing cafe in a small Edinburgh back street serving quite lovely food with friendly & committed staff. I think it's only a lack of awareness about this place that stops queues around the block.

Came here two days in a row. Delicious food and appears to be really popular with locals. Limited seating inside (all benches). Very good price and large serving sizes. Would definitely recommend!

Un sitio que considere muy escocés, la comida genial. Desayuné ahí todos los dias.

Lugar ideal para desayunar, tiene mucha variedad de breakfast típicos de escocia y a muy buen precio, el servicio es rápido y muy amable, aunque el local es pequeño, también se puede pedir para llevar. 100% recomendable, yo fui todos los días de mis vacaciones allí a probar algo diferente y todo perfecto. Abiertos todas las mañanas de L a D

Very good food and friendly staff.

Perfect service. Very fast service. Staff are extremely helpful. Food absolutely amazing. Prices are very reasonable. Keep up the good work guys. Will be a returning customer.

Really disappointed in how.bad this place has become used to be a lunchtime gem with really hardworking staff and great service. Now it's suddenly really poor food gone downhill, prices up and staff are incredibly rude forget orders and have a go if you dare to suggest anything. Sad times former loyal customer don't think I'll be back

A cozy place in a non rush setting yet is busy. Its hidden location makes it an excellent choice for having an experience. The food is simple and cooked fresh. Good for a heavy mornin brekkie.

Local place to have delicious breakfast!

Πήγα δυο φορές και το φαγητο είναι υπεροχο ειδικά για κάποιον που δεν είναι ντόπιος και θέλει να φάει σαν ντόπιος . Αλλά την δεύτερη μέρα στο ταμείο η κοπέλα άκουσε τα μισά από την παραγγελία μου κι αυτά λάθος . Φέρνοντας με σε δύσκολη θέση καθώς περίμενα το πρωινό μου ενώ αυτό δεν είχε παραγγελθεί ποτε .

The staff and manager/owner need to go on a crash course on providing good customer service. Terrible attitude from the staff and the owner, extremely slow service and the customer doesn't seem to be important in this place. Very overrated, don't waste your money.

Best veggie breakfast wrap ever!!!! I was in EDI for 2 days. I would stay longer just for the food from here. Don't judge it for the location, don't judge it for the design.

Got the Butch dish and it was alright but when I’m pretty sure I should have added some extras and it would have been great

Busy little cafe, fantastic food and awesome service.

Slow service. The roll was quick but the coffee took forever and my break was almost over and the roll cold by the time I got the drink...

Bought the biggest breakfast first thing in the morning. It's probably the worst breakfast I've ever had. Cheap sausages Way over cooked slice sausage. Haggis that small it was hidden under the beans. Everything was either way over cooked or under cooked. I'm sure the overcooked parts were re-heated from left overs the day before. That's how bad it was. It's a shame as I've had great food from there in the past, but this has put me off going back.

Came up as the best rated café in the city centre so went in for their big breakfast. Haggis was decent, as was the bacon, but the link sausage, Lorne sausage and black pudding were extremely poor quality and everything was mostly dry. In hindsight we should have just gone to Spoons...

Great tasty food and quick service. One of the few places in the city centre that still offer traditional Scottish breakfast and rolls at a very reasonable price.

Great food at a great price & all freshly cooked

I went in for a breakfast this morning and the length of time to order and receive the breakfast was about 10 mins which if you assume all the food is cooked to order would be acceptable. When I got the breakfast I had takeaway which was for their luck. Had I eaten indoors for an extra 40 p the food would have been given back! In all my 50 years this goes down as the worst food experience I’ve ever had. The cheap sausages came out of a deep fat fryer which is lazy and all it does is make the outer skin tough and inedible, the black pudding again poor quality was cold as were the cheap beans, the bacon had been shown no love as the fat was still squealing and the egg was over easy again cold and cooked by someone who really shouldn’t be allowed near a range. Absolutely scandalous and by far the worst breakfast I have ever eaten or tried to eat. Never again! For comparison try cjs cafe dalry road similar price but another level altogether. Absolutely scandalous .

Frankly why would you go anywhere else if you want a snack . Loverly young chatty staff even to the lad who was leaving . We have been several times and its always busy.

The ladies working were super sweet and I liked that you could pop in for a quick breakfast and tea/coffee.

Cibo ottimo! E lo dice una che farebbe la colazione dolce anche a pranzo e cena! Ottima colazione tipica, la rimangerei!!

We went here because it was so highly recommended. Definitely fun experience, very well priced, but the food was fine. Filling and nice service but did not blow my mind.

If you want to try the local food, this it's ot

Recommended to me by a local, this place did not disappoint! A very authentic feeling place, and the food is absolutely true Scottish eats. Perfect for those who like to avoid tourist spots and eat like a local. The biggest breakfast is to die for! Go go go.