The menu has reduced a bit since we were last here - it's more of a coffee and cake place now I think. We managed to find soup on the menu (broccoli and herb), served with sourdough bread and butter. My wife had sourdough toast with avocado and an egg on top. I am sure it said poached on the menu but it arrived fried. Coffees were great and we shared the last scone, although they were baking a fresh batch... Normally quite busy so we were lucky to get a table.
Cameron Todd
Food is really good, coffee is also really nice! Have enjoyed purchase from here many a time. I have taken time today to review salt due to an experience a few months ago where the owner was short staffed, was not coping and ended throwing a chai latte at me when I ordered to takeaway. She also said ‘not much spilled, it’s fine’.I have read the reviews and responses, so I expect a response which brushes this off and says that I’m wrong. Just for anyone who reads this… it happened, it was this venue, I am correct
Charlotte Duncan
Really nice place but quite busy at
Saerun Secong
Do not come here if you are looking for breakfast/brunch!!!!Came here because the reviews for the pancakes, French toast, and eggs benedict were so good and even ranked #2 on Trip Advisor for best brunch in Edinburgh. BUT we were disappointed to find out once we got there that the owners have changed hands and now they only serve coffee/tea, pastries, and toast.We still enjoyed a scone with tea and the service was nice plus the dog in the store was cute. But we had to walk down to McLarens to satisfy our brunch craving.
Nicola Steedman
I absolutely love this place. Fantastic coffee. Best scones ever (including cheese scone!) and today I had a fabulous avo and egg dish on sourdough toast. Always warm and welcoming and lovely vibe. Add that it’s dog friendly so I can bring my pup from time to time and it’s an even bigger winner. Would strongly recommend.
David
Salt is a beautiful cafe that puts care into its presentation and quality. The staff are friendly and welcoming, the coffee is good, and the food is well thought out and high quality.It is a fairly expensive cafe, the cappuccino is £3.70, the avocado toast is a special and was £9.70. I would have liked a larger portion for that price, such as 2 eggs and a larger piece of toast.Overall, I do recommend this cafe. In an area where you are spoilt for choice with lovely cafes, you will have a good experience at Salt. I will likely return and see what's new on the menu in the future.
T5461LVelizabethh
Friendly staff, delicious soup and cheese scone, nice vibe I've rated 3, because the food choices are very limited. One type of soup, two scones or toast
Dave Connelly
Situated in the upmarket area of Morningside/ Bruntsfield, Edinburgh directly opposite the Churchill theatre. Salt Café is a wee oasis of good food and coffee in an area which boasts several mainstream multi branch/ big chain coffee shops.SALT : Seasonal, Artisanal, Local and Thoughtfulwhich appears to be very much the case. This comfortable coffee houserecently changed their offerings to be just coffee, cake and small plates, but those are delicious. The food is freshly made in-house, including the cakes, granola, jam and compotes. Salt has received several awards and I could see why, including ‘Best Cafe’ at the Edinburgh Evening News Restaurant Awards 2022 and a ‘Travellers Choice 2023’ award from Trip Advisor.the team was friendly and considerate the coffee was great and the toast with Honey, then sultana scone were really good. Being a big guy I could probably done with more of the sourdough toast but not everyone is my size. This was a very enjoyable interlude in my walk around the area and I will go back.Definitely worth a visit.
Roland Barker
One of the things we really wanted to accomplish in our visit to Edinburgh is to enjoy the perfect Scottish scone. There may be several places to do that here, but this place is certainly one of them. The scones were warm, crisp on the outside, light and fluffy on the inside, and perfectly cooked. We enjoyed our scones with Earl Grey tea and hot spiced cider. It was the perfect pairing.
KAGC S
Turned away @ 09:30 Despite having free table and welcoming us in .... we were informed that because we hadn't booked and were a 'walk in' all we could have was coffee & cake and no breakfast food. Not sure what difference that made given the table was available & not much point of a breakfast venue not being able to cope with breakfast in the morning
We booked online for a weekend brunch and seated at the cozy far end section. Price is high and portion size is not generous. Presentation of the plates are great but not the taste. Fluffy pancakes itself is typical and not amazing. But the yogurt and campote shines. Full breakfast again typical and not amazing. Only the mushroom on the plate worths to be recommended. It’s highly overrated and overpriced for the full breakfast and the pancakes. If you live nearby you might want to walk-in and try. I wouldn’t recommend to book in advance and not worthy to come across the town only for its food. There’re much better options out there.
742neilg
Really friendly welcome, efficient service and great food. Well worth a visit and will definitelyvisit again. Recommended
Omar_YNWA
Salt Café in Morningside is a hidden gem that offers a cozy atmosphere, attentive service, and a diverse brunch menu that caters to all tastes. It is advisable to make a reservation in advance due to its limited seating capacity. Whether you're a local resident or a visitor to the area, I highly recommend Salt Café for its warm hospitality and delicious offerings.
Aimee Margott
I came here for brunch to celebrate my birthday with some friends. The staff are absolutely wonderful. The food was incredible and bonus that it’s dog friendly ? ☕️ deffo recommend.
Caitlin O
Brilliant spot, a real gem of morningside. Such friendly staff and great character about it. Food is extremely high quality, from bakes to butchery. Best full breakfast we’ve had, very high standard and quality! Lovely spot. We will be regulars.
The menu has reduced a bit since we were last here - it's more of a coffee and cake place now I think. We managed to find soup on the menu (broccoli and herb), served with sourdough bread and butter. My wife had sourdough toast with avocado and an egg on top. I am sure it said poached on the menu but it arrived fried. Coffees were great and we shared the last scone, although they were baking a fresh batch... Normally quite busy so we were lucky to get a table.
Food is really good, coffee is also really nice! Have enjoyed purchase from here many a time. I have taken time today to review salt due to an experience a few months ago where the owner was short staffed, was not coping and ended throwing a chai latte at me when I ordered to takeaway. She also said ‘not much spilled, it’s fine’.I have read the reviews and responses, so I expect a response which brushes this off and says that I’m wrong. Just for anyone who reads this… it happened, it was this venue, I am correct
Really nice place but quite busy at
Do not come here if you are looking for breakfast/brunch!!!!Came here because the reviews for the pancakes, French toast, and eggs benedict were so good and even ranked #2 on Trip Advisor for best brunch in Edinburgh. BUT we were disappointed to find out once we got there that the owners have changed hands and now they only serve coffee/tea, pastries, and toast.We still enjoyed a scone with tea and the service was nice plus the dog in the store was cute. But we had to walk down to McLarens to satisfy our brunch craving.
I absolutely love this place. Fantastic coffee. Best scones ever (including cheese scone!) and today I had a fabulous avo and egg dish on sourdough toast. Always warm and welcoming and lovely vibe. Add that it’s dog friendly so I can bring my pup from time to time and it’s an even bigger winner. Would strongly recommend.
Salt is a beautiful cafe that puts care into its presentation and quality. The staff are friendly and welcoming, the coffee is good, and the food is well thought out and high quality.It is a fairly expensive cafe, the cappuccino is £3.70, the avocado toast is a special and was £9.70. I would have liked a larger portion for that price, such as 2 eggs and a larger piece of toast.Overall, I do recommend this cafe. In an area where you are spoilt for choice with lovely cafes, you will have a good experience at Salt. I will likely return and see what's new on the menu in the future.
Friendly staff, delicious soup and cheese scone, nice vibe I've rated 3, because the food choices are very limited. One type of soup, two scones or toast
Situated in the upmarket area of Morningside/ Bruntsfield, Edinburgh directly opposite the Churchill theatre. Salt Café is a wee oasis of good food and coffee in an area which boasts several mainstream multi branch/ big chain coffee shops.SALT : Seasonal, Artisanal, Local and Thoughtfulwhich appears to be very much the case. This comfortable coffee houserecently changed their offerings to be just coffee, cake and small plates, but those are delicious. The food is freshly made in-house, including the cakes, granola, jam and compotes. Salt has received several awards and I could see why, including ‘Best Cafe’ at the Edinburgh Evening News Restaurant Awards 2022 and a ‘Travellers Choice 2023’ award from Trip Advisor.the team was friendly and considerate the coffee was great and the toast with Honey, then sultana scone were really good. Being a big guy I could probably done with more of the sourdough toast but not everyone is my size. This was a very enjoyable interlude in my walk around the area and I will go back.Definitely worth a visit.
One of the things we really wanted to accomplish in our visit to Edinburgh is to enjoy the perfect Scottish scone. There may be several places to do that here, but this place is certainly one of them. The scones were warm, crisp on the outside, light and fluffy on the inside, and perfectly cooked. We enjoyed our scones with Earl Grey tea and hot spiced cider. It was the perfect pairing.
Turned away @ 09:30 Despite having free table and welcoming us in .... we were informed that because we hadn't booked and were a 'walk in' all we could have was coffee & cake and no breakfast food. Not sure what difference that made given the table was available & not much point of a breakfast venue not being able to cope with breakfast in the morning
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We booked online for a weekend brunch and seated at the cozy far end section. Price is high and portion size is not generous. Presentation of the plates are great but not the taste. Fluffy pancakes itself is typical and not amazing. But the yogurt and campote shines. Full breakfast again typical and not amazing. Only the mushroom on the plate worths to be recommended. It’s highly overrated and overpriced for the full breakfast and the pancakes. If you live nearby you might want to walk-in and try. I wouldn’t recommend to book in advance and not worthy to come across the town only for its food. There’re much better options out there.
Really friendly welcome, efficient service and great food. Well worth a visit and will definitelyvisit again. Recommended
Salt Café in Morningside is a hidden gem that offers a cozy atmosphere, attentive service, and a diverse brunch menu that caters to all tastes. It is advisable to make a reservation in advance due to its limited seating capacity. Whether you're a local resident or a visitor to the area, I highly recommend Salt Café for its warm hospitality and delicious offerings.
I came here for brunch to celebrate my birthday with some friends. The staff are absolutely wonderful. The food was incredible and bonus that it’s dog friendly ? ☕️ deffo recommend.
Brilliant spot, a real gem of morningside. Such friendly staff and great character about it. Food is extremely high quality, from bakes to butchery. Best full breakfast we’ve had, very high standard and quality! Lovely spot. We will be regulars.