Toast in Edinburgh, City of

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.

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

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.

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

Best gluten free cakes hands down!

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

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.

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

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

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.

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!!

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!!

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.

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..

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.

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.

We stumbled across TOAST as we wandered Leith on a Saturday morning. The place was buzzing and so we were lucky to get a seat. What a fabulous menu - Lots of healthy fresh choices. A superb place for Brunch - you must visit

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

My favourite place for coffee or brunch in Edinburgh. Excellent atmosphere, clean, friendly staff, great location.

Sadly average. Lots of staff but average service functional but no genuine warmth had to be reminded that one of the two beverages ordered failed to be provided. Food nothing special and a 10% service charge added to bill.

This coffee shop in Inverness truly stands out with its exceptional flat whites. A must-visit for anyone craving the perfect cup of coffee in the city!

Really quick! Good service and the best range of cakes and pastries!!! Nice view of the river, I’d love to come back if I visit again!

The food (TOAST BENEDICT) was very delicious. The juice didn't taste like fresh squeezed juice. I wasn't finished but they asked me to make the table free. Maybe they didn't see that I still had my orange juice + cappuccino. My message: Please give people the time to finish their food 😉

Loved our brunch here. Excellent menu and fantastic food.

Food was nice but felt it was quite overpriced for the size of portions and what you actually got was quite basic. And £4 for a small glass of apple juice is quite ridiculous. And felt staff were not helpful as we had to find our own seats and for an expected service charge is not on really.

I was very disappointed in the service and the attitude of all the staff (3) on Friday 8th March 2024. We came into the coffee shop late afternoon around 4 for coffee and cake before going into Edinburgh for night out. The coffee shop had been recommended so we headed straight there and could have gone into several others. We sat in the seats no more than 4feet from the bar and although the place wasn’t busy we waited over 20 mins for the waitress to take our order. We order 2 coffees and 1 cake to share. The coffee came 10 mins but it took another 10 mins for the cake to arrive. Bye this time or coffee was nearly finished. After 2 bites of the cake I found a hair in the cake. I beckoned the waitress who sauntered over as slow as she could and when I showed her the hair she just walked away said nothing (she didn’t even pick the cake up) and left it sitting on our table while she went to speak to the girl behind the bar. She then told us it was probably from the bakery who supplies there cake. We ordered another piece of cake but by now we had finished our coffee and ordered 2 more. The lack of customer care was shocking no apology whatsoever and she had the cheek to say when she brought the bill over “you will notice that we only charged for 1 piece of cake” I was dumbstruck by her attitude. I have worked in customer facing jobs for best part of 40 years I have never experienced the like.

Ridiculous policy on not being able to use my laptop to browse the guardian has meant a journey to try this establishment was a complete waste of time.

Great location and very friendly staff. Food was on point and the coffees and fruit juice we had was really tasty. Nice vibe inside

Very nice place with very good (and affordable) wines and food.

I've popped by to grab an oat latte on the go which tasted great. It costs £3.60 which I'd say is an average price nowadays in Edinburgh. Also, it comes in a fully recyclable cup which is great for the planet 🌎! Staff are nice and friendly too, so you couldn't ask for better :)

A fantastic little coffee shop with great food and gluten free ootiins.

Nice place, friendly staff and options to charge your phone Great views over the harbour. Food was good a little pricy and misleading as the corn tortillas are actually wheat.

Well, Toast has good food but when the staff asks to wait outside while it is pissing down with rain things get a bit weird!

Server assumed I was American because my accent was not Scottish (I'm Canadian). He was short with me and served me the wrong dessert item, disinterested at best.

Lovely cafe with delicious food, great value for money

Great location and views, even better food and friendly staff - lovely decor. The desserts looked so good too - the fruit and chocolate tart was amazing

First time in this lovely cafe and was greeted by the friendly Ranjit who was so attentive and made sure we were well looked after. Food was fabulous and the cakes looked great. The coffee was worth the visit as well as the hot chocolate which wasn't too sweet but still very chocolatey. Great view from window by the water on Leith. Hope to return soon when back in Edinburgh. Thanks Ranjit for being so welcoming .

We stopped in Leith and Toast was highly rated. Lovely warm place with a good menu. Good coffee and nice service. Highly recommend if you are in Leith.

Lovely staff and great quality produce and generous portion sizing. A tasty start to the day 😋

Fantastic for a spot of Brunch, high quality food plus amazing pasties & cakes

Excellent huevos rancheros, quick service despite being very busy, great coffee.

This is a fabulous wee eatery in Leith. Always busy. Loads of options to choose from, and a massive selection of gluten free cakes!!!

Great place, love the atmosphere. A bit pricey (many of the cakes are over £5). The carrot cake was ok. The 'Toast Benedict' was delicious though and good coffee (although charging 20p more for decaf seems a bit petty).

Every thing perfect. Service and foods

A great place to have a breakfast or brunch if you are ready to queue for 15-20 mins as it’s always busy there. Very nice choices of meals although the cocktails and mixed juices are disappointing. Take your eggs with coffee and you won’t regret it! Also, the service could be a bit nervous if there is a big queue, which is always the case 😀

Sehr schönes kleines Café mit engagierter Bedienung und leckerem Kuchen und Frühstück

Tough times post-covid, but really lifted their game. Great place for a coffee and cake.

Toast is the ultimate brunch spot, capturing the essence of the neighbourhood. Our fond memories of delicious meals over the years are a testament to its charm. Whether you're looking for a quick takeaway coffee, casual lunch or relaxed dinner with some memorable wine, Toast is the perfect destination. Their staff are always attentive, friendly and welcoming. The space itself is flooded with natural light and boasts the most spectacular views of the Shore.