Toast in Edinburgh, City of

Great food all freshly made and welcoming staff

Walking through the doors at 11am, we were instantly captivated by the display of delectable treats awaiting us. We settled on two exquisite choices – a warm cinnamon cake and a refreshing lavender & lemon cake – both of which exceeded our expectations in every way. The cinnamon cake offered the perfect balance of spice and sweetness, while the lavender & lemon combination provided a sophisticated flavor profile that was both unique and comforting. What impressed us most was the remarkable variety of options available. Beyond our selections, the bakery showcased an impressive array of cakes and loaves, each looking more tempting than the last – from rich chocolate creations to fruit-studded delights. The service matched the quality of the food, with attentive staff who were knowledgeable about their offerings and genuinely pleased to assist us. The seating arrangements deserve special mention – comfortable chairs arranged to provide both privacy and a pleasant atmosphere for conversation. After a morning of exploring and walking, this charming establishment provided exactly the respite we needed. The combination of exceptional baked goods, welcoming ambiance, and thoughtful service made this much more than just a quick stop, enjoy!

A great place to meet. Excellent staff and victuals.

great, great place for breakfast/brunch. Great food, impeccable service and super nice views. We will definitely repeat

Good coffee and cakes. Efficient service.

Great place, tasty lunch options and nice atmosphere! Very nice staff too :)

La comida es simplemente deliciosa, se nota que están usando ingredientes de buena calidad: ¡todo es tan sabroso! El personal es increíblemente agradable, servicial y espontáneo. Éramos un paseo - en de 6 adultos y 2 niños, uno de nuestra fiesta era celíaco: la mujer que nos aloja en la puerta, hizo todo lo posible para acomodarnos, también si ya estaban teniendo una gran fiesta al mismo tiempo. Ella fue muy amable y atento sobre explicar las opciones sin gluten y ayudarnos a encontrar la mejor solución para minimizar el riesgo para nuestra amiga. Ella también vino a comprobar dos veces en nosotros, realmente lo aprecio. El ambiente es acogedor y agradable: sin duda volveré, sin duda recomiendo!

Very tasty food, friendly service, nice atmosphere and dog and child friendly :) The different dishes are varied and at a fair price

I have been coming here for years…. Last 3 occasions was disappointment but today was the worst. We ordered 2 avocado toasts with eggs and one with chorizzo and eggs. They served the most tasteless avocado toasts i have ever had! Menu says it comes with chilli, lime and sundried tomato! Ours came with one piece of sundried tomato no lime… not even salt was added to that avocado toast…. Asked for chiliflakes. Waitress said will try. Then we asked for a slice of lime to squeeze. Brought a tiny slice of lemon for 2 toasts. Asked for bill, was told to pay cash and we put the money down. While i was waiting on the change my partner stood up and decided to take a carrot cake away. After this the waiter handed him a receipt for the carrot cake and service charge ……We were speachless!

Vino para el desayuno / almuerzo y me encantó. Gran menú, un montón de opciones vegetarianas, comida con mucho sabor y mi primera experiencia de Huevos Rancheros - lo que un placer. Un café encantador y un servicio genial y amable.

Everything is excellent, and we have been many times. Lovely selection of fresh made sweets, and very tasty menu and coffees. Very friendly staff. They were happy to accommodate my baby. They don't do food takeaway unfortunately.

Great bar/restaurant great service and great food

Like, OK, the food here is nice, very nice actually. Coffee, alright but expected better, the flat white was a small cappo. But everything else isn't good. Service, lazy. No customer consideration really, its stuff people in at all costs. Location - horror show, yes hipsters will think cos its next to a stinky canal its cool, but it ain't. Kind if area you're lucky if you're not mugged and for jesus sake don't go here at night. Massively overrated.

What a lovely place to enjoy some tasty breakfast and excellent coffee. Services quick and very friendly.

Great lunch - we had soup of the day and the chowder. Very tasty sourdough bread. Excellent service. Shame I had no space for cakes. Good selection of dairy and gluten free cakes.

Really really good. The American pancakes with fruit and mascarpone were fantastic, one of the best I’ve ever had. Eggs benedict with spinach and mushrooms also fantastic. Super friendly and hardworking staff as well. Worth the hype!

La comida aquí era realmente bueno, sin embargo, tuvimos una experiencia terrible con un miembro del personal que me ha pospuesto de volver. En primer lugar solicitan el pago en efectivo, lo que es un poco extraño. Sin embargo, agradecimos y dolor en efectivo. Cuando recibí mi cambio me di cuenta de que solo había monedas de libras donde esperaba un cambio roto. Así que fui a preguntar porque creía que era bajo. Notablemente no me habían devuelto el recibo y por lo tanto no tenía ninguna evidencia de cuánto debía. Después de subir la chica me dijo que les faltaba cambio (a pesar de solicitar pagos en efectivo? ) y que me lo conseguirían. El tipo original que me dio el cambio me explicó que me había dado extra ya que no tenía el cambio correcto. Por supuesto, dije que esto era solo un malentendido, ya que no tenía mi recibo y solo necesitaba la explicación y dar las gracias. Esto fue cuando un miembro del personal que no había estado involucrado en la conversación, o sirviendo a ningún cliente, habló agresivamente fuera de lugar. Me dijo, hablando por encima de sus colegas "dejen de ser tan americanos", lo que es un comentario confuso y no estoy seguro del motivo. Soy escocés con una etnia asiática, sin embargo, independientemente de si realmente pensó que yo era americano o no, este es un comentario inaceptable para hacer a un cliente, especialmente porque solo estaba preguntando. Respondí, conmocionado, en tono tranquilo "no hay necesidad de ser grosero" mientras mantenía una conversación con sus compañeros, a lo que él replicó anímicamente "no estoy siendo grosero, tú sí". Sus colegas respondieron "Scott déjalo, está bien" y afortunadamente fueron muy comprensivos sobre la confusión con el cambio y se disculparon por no explicar por qué el cambio no fue el esperado. Además de esto, me había ofrecido a esperar para recibir el cambio correcto en lugar de recibir un extra. En general no me sentiría cómodo regresando ya que el comportamiento del otro miembro del personal era realmente innecesario e irrespetuoso. Puedo ver por qué estaba en la estación de café y no atendía a los clientes en absoluto. ¿Y advirtiendo a todos los americanos que quizá no sean bienvenidos aquí? P.D El resto del personal fue muy agradable, las acciones del otro miembro del personal fueron tan groseras que no quiero volver

Decepcionados, he estado allí unas cuantas veces antes, la última vez que prometieron que empezarían el desayuno en la semana siguiente, teniendo en cuenta que visitamos hoy, pero dijeron que no servimos, diciendo que no no es la preocupación pero no mantener las palabras ... ... no se puede tomar fácilmente.

I really love coming here for their brunch. The menu is small but you are guaranteed quality regardless of what you order. The whole team make you feel welcome and their service is comfortable and cozy. Absoutely recommended!

A wonderful experience. The coffee is special and the apple cake is delicious and fresh. I will visit again.

Pequeño café encantador en Leith, personal acogedor, amplio menú y grandes pasteles. Pero con el “cargo por servicio discrecional (obligatorio) aplicado a grupos de 2 o más” hizo de nuestro brunch un bocadillo caro. Agregue el tipo de cambio (AUD a libra esterlina) y vaya. Pero si usted está comprando en £ entonces ir por él - bien vale la pena el viaje fuera con Leith.

Amazing gluten free and dairy free banana bread, plenty of gluten and dairy free cake/loaf options. Everything is clearly labelled.

Love it, good coffee, food, and cake

Lovely food and kind staff. We had a short wait for a table but it was well organised and worth it!

Food was delicious and very well served. Service was great and they accommodate changes in the menu. Coffee was very good as well.

We had a great experience here. Service was spot on, food and coffee was exceptional and great location. Leave room for the cinnamon bun we took ours with us while we walked along the river. Lots of cafes in the area but dont be fooled this is the only one you need.

Soy un residente local y he comido en Toast (The Shore, Leith) muchas veces en los últimos dos años y nunca decepciona! Mi favorito es el Shukshaka que puedes tomar con o sin carne La comida es siempre sabrosa, caliente y servida con una sonrisa. Las ofertas de vino son bastante buenas también. El personal es amable y atento.

Very busy small cafe bar with great food menu & service. Friendly efficient service

Fantastic food. Friendly staff.

Lovely if a little expensive, the staff were great with our son, they kept him occupied and my wife and I could enjoy brunch and a conversation! Highly recommended

Genuinely perfect, carrot cake is perfect, the wine selection is restaurant quality

One of our favourite places, nice café ambience, excellent coffee and desserts. I am a fan of the brunch menu! Lovely view to the Water of Leith.

Had been here for coffee on a previous visit to Leith and called in again with my partner yesterday. The staff were very helpful and friendly and the coffee was great. The cakes looked exceptional and the server told us they were by the in-house pastry chef. We decided they looked too good to pass on and shared three. They were incredible! We will definitely be back as the Brunch menu looks worth a try.

The cafe's location is fantastic, right on the shore with a beautiful view. Even though we arrived without a reservation during the busy brunch rush, the friendly host quickly found us a table. Unfortunately, the good vibes ended there. Getting service was a real struggle, even for drinks. We also ordered avocado on toast and were surprised to find an extra charge for egg what seemed like a standard ingredient. There wasn't any clear communication about this extra cost. And while the food had good flavor, the preparation was inconsistent – the shakshuka's egg whites were undercooked, and the eggs Benedict yolks were cooked through instead of being runny. It's disappointing because this cafe has so much potential, but the service and kitchen need some serious attention.

My favourite brunch spot in Edinburgh, lovely staff, food and atmosphere, have been coming here atleast once a month for the past 6 years and always enjoy it

Lovely in every respect. Nice atmosphere, great food with interesting choices, pleasant and attentive staff. It is busy because it is good.

Great food, cakes and ice cream. All the better for its interesting location.

Sat for 15 minutes being ignored, then just walked out.

Food and coffee was exceptional.

Recommended here from the people at The Wedgwood Restaurant. A lovely location and pleasantly quiet when we arrived. The menu and selection of pastries/cakes were so good! Our waitress was also very friendly and helpful. Definitely a great spot for brunch.

Extraordinary little cafe in Leith Scotland. We sat down in a great and comfortable corner near the front window facing the water. We ordered 3 plates to try. See more on our website Bochelley 1. Portobello mushrooms cooked in spices, with wilted spinach, with 2 poached eggs on a slice of sourdough toast. 2. Grilled tuna melt with seasonal slaw and salad garnish,made with sustainable tuna, red onions,Swiss cheese and black pepper. 3. Club sandwich with roasted chicken,crispy bacon, Emmental cheese,tomato, mayo, with side of seasonal slaw and posh crisps. All three plates were emptied. Amazing food. Flavored like I’ve never tasted. Combinations untried at home but will try now, as it was phenomenal. Awesome., great service. Unfortunately too full to try any delectable desserts. . . We have alot more to see on our website. Bochelley travel

Linguine with prawns was very good. Nice view and atmosphere.

Tuvimos un encantador brunch después de caminar por el agua de Leith. Comida y café es muy agradable y el personal era amable y eficiente

Best gluten free cakes hands down!

Buen café, pero no el café más acogedor. Además, muy caro - £ 4. ¡50 por un croissant! Nada especial. Café y un croissant £ 8. 30 - más caro que la mayoría de los cafés de Edimburgo y no el mejor.

Great breakfast for around £15. You get a meal full of protein and won't be left hungry - majority of other cafes load your plate with carbs but here you get a nice balance.

It is a good place to have breakfast. You can also consider to taste the pastries as well :)

I can see why this place is so popular, and our friend wanted to take us! The food was absolutely delicious, the haddock was especially fresh and cooked to perfection. The carrot cake wasn't the best, but really couldn't fault the savoury food and green juice.

Beautiful place Their breakfast is excellent, great service and sweet atmosphere There is a high service charge of £4.25 for two people

Excelente café. ! Excelente comida y personal encantador. Conduzco kilómetros, sólo por mi café. .. son las cosas simples. . . . . . . . .

A nice spot to chill with a coffee or enjoy a tasty snack or brunch. However, their pricing policy isn’t the best—charging extra for plant-based milk or a decaf option feels a bit much. Nearly £5 for a decaf Americano with oat milk is steep, especially when other places offer these choices without added costs. Maybe I’ll start asking for a discount since I don’t use sugar! 😜 You pay the location though.

Small Meals… two beers… nice but not on top

El servicio más amable que hemos tenido. El café y el almuerzo eran deliciosos. El rico pastel de chocolate húmedo era delicioso. La mejor parte de nuestra visita sin embargo fue el ambiente "hogar lejos de casa" y la calidez genuina de Beverly & Concha. Feliz mi Uni - hija estudiante se ha mudado a un vecindario tan encantador y tendrá estas 2 mujeres vibrantes en TOASST MARCHMONT como su toque de casa - a. Muchas gracias por su cálida bienvenida ☺️

This review is not for Toast Leith, but for the one on Marchmont Crescent because it belongs to the same owner and doesn’t have a Google Maps location. The lady who manages this place is blatantly racist. It all started with her talking to me in an incredibly rude manner right after she had been laughing and chatting with the white customers before me. Then, without even asking, she added a large tip to my bill. I sat down at the bar table, and before I even had a chance to enjoy my food and drink, she came over in a condescending tone and told me I wasn’t allowed to use my laptop “because that’s how businesses operate!” She claimed it was the owner’s policy (which is why I’m writing this here). There were no signs that said laptops are not allowed! I left my drink and food untouched and went to another place nearby, where I happily paid a larger tip after receiving the basic respect that anyone should expect in such establishments. This was an absolutely awful experience. I will never return to that place again, and I won’t recommend it to anyone, especially if you’re a student or from any background other than white.

Dismal. Waited 20 minutes for our two drinks, with our food arriving before them. The salad was a joke and was literally a bag of leaves, 3 cherry tomatoes and packet sliced chicken. Shocking! Not the 1st time I've had a bad experience here, so won't be back.

After a very disappointing breakfast a little further along the road we came here to try again. It was delicious! Generous portions and really tasty.

Loved this place. The food, service and atmosphere. However if you are going to allow dogs into a restaurant warn your customers first. I don't like having Fido looking longingly at my food whilst I'm eating or getting around my feet on one of those washing line leads. And having a dog allergy don't appreciate then having one seated beside me. Please keep dogs in their own section of the restaurant and ask if your customers mind having a dog next to them please. It matters.

Delicious breakfast in the harbor district. Cozy place to stay. Would love to come back.

The most tasty bacon I ever eaten!! The brunch menu has many options and everything looks so tasty! The coffee also very very good!!!

For breakfast, lunch, dinner or just for a little break, this place is perfect!! I recomand the beautiful and delicious pastries! I went there for dinner and the meals were excellents!! The staff is also very kind.

Enjoyed a Sunday morning breakfast here, we arrived about 9:30am and it was fairly quiet, but it was very busy but the time we left! Located towards the port area of the city. We both enjoyed Avocado Toast (one with Feta, the other with Poached Eggs) - they were lovely and very much enjoyed. The food came quickly. The only negative (and this is small) was the pots of tea arrived about 5 seconds before the food. Generally, we like to have the drinks before the food arrives but given it came out quickly that's probably why this happened. Very much enjoyed and would return again!

Excellent savory and sweet brunch in this canalside café. Nice and cozy place.

Hello, we are a couple who came to enquire about a table and was spoken to quite rudely by one of your staff. She told us to wait for a table which is of course fine but then served others who came in after us and seated them. Happy to give more details if someone reaches out to us

We've been here a few times now. Good coffee and always a selection of tasty gluten free cakes which is essential for myself.

I came here to eat because it was recommended. I have a gluten intolerance and was told they could accommodate me. I really wanted French toast (which I know others have gotten) but they said they didn’t have it. I settled for the shakshuka and my eggs were so overcooked. The wait staff were super unorganized. We placed our order and then two other people came over asking us what we wanted to order as well. We paid and then were asked to pay again by someone else. Just not a pleasant experience unfortunately.

Nice. Nice. Nice Could do with larger ice cream scoops 🍨

Sehr schön gelegen am Fluss.Man sitzt schön draußen und drinnen.Wir haben einen leckeren Cappuccino und einen Smoothie getrunken. Preislich völlig ok.

The perfect cozy place to have brunch!! The coffee is very fragrant and the toasts are made to perfection :) plus the staff is very attentive and friendly!!

Had been looking forward to going to Toast for a while. Have to say was really disappointed. Was shown to a table then largely ignored. Had to ask for menus. Then when we ordered brunch and coffee, the coffee arrived luke warm, the poached eggs were hard, one of the orders was missing an option we’d ordered. No condiments on the table and again had to ask (they didn’t come in any event). Breezy daft students waiting tables who clearly didn’t actually care or remember what was ordered. Just felt like the place was poorly managed and the food was a long way from the photos. £50 for brunch for 3. I really wouldn’t bother. Sorry. Don’t like giving poor reviews but certainly wouldn’t recommend Toast on this experience.

I’ve been here before and the food was really good so I thought I would return! We weren’t seen to after waiting at a table to order for a while and it wasn’t even busy. Decided to go elsewhere at the shore which was a much better decision!!

I’ve been to Toast many times, bringing friends and family with me too. As a celiac, I appreciate the variety of gluten free pastries they have & how nice the place is. However, the customer service leaves more to be desired. At first I didn’t let it deter me from coming but after a handful of experiences where staff were impolite, I feel compelled to share it. Customer service is as important as the quality of food, and while there may be busy days or restaurant policies in place, this shouldn’t be an excuse to be dismissive.

A little bit of a wait till we got a seat but we'll worthing once we did , sourdough and avocado and an egg bennidict with bacon , coffee was delicious

Went there for brunch. They forgot about my partner's coffee. Food was good, albeit cold. They charged me £3.50 (plus 10%) for a single slice of bacon added to my toast. They're just being cheeky with hidden costs and mediocre services.

Great location, interesting interior and a warm efficient welcome. The menu was short but would have chosen any of the dishes. We had a very good meal and the bill was surprisingly small. Service was delightful and speedy.

A very popular café on the outskirts of Leith's harbour. Many of the inside tables were occupied with dinners tucking into great looking plates of food. The Croque Madame {£12.50} looked quite good. I immediately felt uncomfortable as I wanted to be seated so instantly decided to sit outside. The internals were not calming, warm feeling .... We ordered a decaf flat white, a normal flat white and a slice of banana & chocolate cake from a polite, friendly waitress. The decaf was the star of the 3; good taste and nice layer of microfoam. We could have ordered a second. The normal flat white was really just a milky coffee. Can't quite understand how the 2 drinks could be so different. The cake was a generous portion. However, having been bowled over by this cake at another café a few weeks ago, we were left a bit flat with Toast's version. Lots of chocolate {but not great chocolate} and it could have taken more banana to add more moisture. Having said no to the internal seating we did sit outside next to the cobbled street and overlooking the water. The road seemed to be a main bus route and the surrounding buildings were not great. Would I go again ? No, there are too many other places offering better coffee and cakes with more appealing inside & outside seating. Service 4/5 Decaf Coffee 4/5 Normal Flat White 1/5 Atmosphere 2/5

Mmmmmmm. Keep up the good work.

Dazzling assortment of gluten free cakes and in such a romantic atmosphere! Just avoid getting bread-based brunch dishes as they use store-bought gf sliced bread that are NOT worth the steep price tag.

Great Brunch Spot! A Must! Waiter from India (I think) was very nice and courteous. promote him. The Eggs Bennedict were SUPERB and the croissant au chocolate was divine. A place definitely to return!!!!

Lovely service and food. Great for a brunch :)

Tasty toasts by the river. Good value for money

First off I have to say this café is very popular. We arrived at about 15:00 and most of the tables were full with everyone eating cooked food not just cakes as you may expect at this time of day. We stood by the "wait to be seated" notice but I immediately decided that I wanted to be outside, The internals were too stark, unwelcoming {for me}. We had a decaf flat white and a normal flat white accompanied by a slice of banana & chocolate cake. The decaf was close to a flat white but the normal flat white was just a milky coffee {and less than warm}. Too much cold milk, no foam, no velvet texture, no layers ... I think you get the picture. The cake, the slice was generous but the texture a bit dry; not stale but probably needing a bit more banana to add moisture. We did sit outside; the seating is just across the cobbled road from the river but it seems to be a main bus route. The surrounding buildings are very unattractive. The waitress who took our order was good; polite and friendly. The Croque Madam at £12.50 looked interesting and the customer was tucking into it was great glee. I don't know if this contained sourdough bread which sadly, is on offer with other dishes. Would I go again ? No, there are too many other places offering better coffee and cakes with more appealing inside & outside seating.

Got a great view with their outside sitting. And great place to go during a nice sunny day. The desserts are just quite delicious. Will go again but not bad.

Good but lunch is only served from 9am...

We hadn’t made a booking but were greeted by a very friendly and helpful waiter. beautiful menu with so many choices. The food was quick and we were given water while we waited. We ended up ordering some of the beautiful cake choices, they were gluten free so I couldnt resist. They were huge portions and tasted amazing. I am gluten free and they were able to do any of the bread dishes GF which was impressive. Will definitely be returning next time we are in Leith.

Had a gorgeous soup of the day, gluten free bread and gluten free cake was delicious.

After we had successfully completed the first part of the Water of Leith Walk, we stopped at TOAST. The atmosphere is very nice, the staff is very friendly and accommodating, the food is very tasty. We are therefore happy to recommend it.

A beautiful café with a side view of the lake I loved the place🤍 The dishes were new experiences, I loved the tuna and cheese sandwiches And tea Shakshuka and the rest I did not succeed in..

Possibly the best shakshuka I've had. Full of perfectly cooked veg and perfectly spiced . The smoked haddock with a poached egg in sourdough was very tasty too. A busy little place full.of hassle and bussle. A great place for a brunch.

Me and my family have been going here for years. However, today would be the last time we went in. I went in to get my usual green juice and it had been served in a dirty cup and with other bits of orange things i just thought it was carrots and gave the waiter the benefit of the doubt and told her about the drink and that i’m allergic to carrots she then went and talked to someone and came back saying “can’t do anything about it” not even a sorry or offer me a new one as you can just wash the cup or make a new one without traces of carrots. Anyway, i ordered a different drink and the girl forgot to put it through and was instead setting talking about how she hated her shifts and managers. none of the girls were interested in hospitality when i walked in no smile or nothing but i just thought they were new so i don’t think anything of it until this bad hospitality came out. The vibe was just not what i expect from toast :(

Delicious food in a warm, inviting setting. We loved breakfast looking out over the river - GF/DF breakfast & lunch options ☺️

Nice place. Friendly lady who served us. The food was very tasty, more lunch than breakfast, so a real brunch. Definitely worth a visit. Extra attention for the delicious tea.

Steak was perfect and prawn linguine amazing. This place is perfect

Pleasant service, our hosts had a smile, the dishes were delicious, a small downside on the poached eggs which preferred to stay in the bath to become harder than poached. Commendable.

Brunch was great, service was great. Staff members are all friendly and attentive

We came here because they have gluten free options. They do, and that's great. However the food just isn't that good. Also, service was very slow

Great food and decent coffee. However I felt like I was being rushed out the restaurant when I finished eating, which was not great. Staff was very hectic, despite the fact that it was not that busy.

A pleasant looking spot this attractive cobbled roadway overlooking the water, there are a few tables and chairs outside on the pavement, and this seemed a popular spot on our visit. It’s quite contemporary internally with large windows to let in plenty of light, and the staff seemed pleasant and friendly. There was a great looking selection of cakes on the counter, many of which would have looked at home in a smart French patisserie. I opted for the carrot and walnut cake which was a generous portion and very tasty, although at £5.50 could perhaps argue that it should be. In retrospect I should have tried something more unusual, with the Dark chocolate and salted caramel crisp sounding particular appealing. Not that there was anything wrong with my sponge, it was very nice as mentioned, but I should have tried something a little more unusual rather than something that you can get in pretty much any café. An accompanying latte was also very good. Overall, a very pleasant spot and great cakes. Well worth a visit.

Nice place in leith. Brunch is Standard. Just a bit cold inside.

Amazing place 😊 We had breakfast here 2 days in a row. Everything was absolutely delicious. Coffee is also tasty. Highly recommend if staying nearby.

Tuna sandwich is one of the best sandwiches I had