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Vegan
International
Gluten-free
Breakfast
Serves food inspired by the cuisines of the world. Located at the garden level of St John’s Church. Dishes may include baked aubergine, crushed broad beans & peas, and kimbap. Open Thu 12:00-16:00, Fri-Sat 12:00-20:00, Sun 12:00-17:00. Closed Mon-Wed. Hours are subject to holidays - check socials.
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St John's, 1 Lothian Rd, Church Terrace, Edinburgh, Scotland, EH1 2AB
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- Outdoor seating
- Accepts credit cards
- Free Wi-Fi
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Last update on 22 Oct 2026 by A&M
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Added by craigmc on 29 Nov 2022
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161 Reviews
First Review by Jessthetics
Sabrinanr3
Points +201
Friendly service, delicious, wholesome food! - Edit
I had the soup of the day with sourdough toast and coffee. The soup struck that excellent balance of feeling healthy but also tasting rich and savory. The service was wonderful: friendly and polite. The venue is romantic and eclectic. So nice to find healthy vegan options!
Read morePros: Healthy vegan food, Excellent service, Beautiful venue
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AncoBerrevoets
Points +16
Great place with very tasty vegan food - Edit
Great vegan diner in a very nice atmosphere. Cooked with top class fresh ingredients and setved by very nice and friendly staff.
Read morePros: Great fresh prepared food, Very nice staff, Special location( naar a graveyard)
Cons: A bit hard to find gem. A clearer sign would help
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Antea
Points +18
Superb vegan dinner with outstanding flavours! - Edit
Beautiful romantic venue , very friendly and sincere service,vegan food was outstanding, we never tasted these special flavours, it is definitely a MUST if you visit Edinburgh. And when do you ever get the chance of dining with views on tombstones, we thought it was all extraordinary. Even a terrace is available!
Read morePros: Vegan food, Superb flavours, Service and atmosphere
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KCadventure
Points +2283
Brilliant place! - Edit
Highly recommend this place. Really tasty, creative vegan food and very reasonably priced too.
Read moreTheir dishes sort of straddle being lunch and dinner food, so you can go for either. Fab things on toast stood out to me as particularly delicious.
Service was excellent.
Go here!
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GiadaPercu
Points +76
Delicious healthy food - Edit
This cozy vegan restaurant in the heart of Edinburgh is a must. The food here is delicious and healthy. The staff and the owner are super friendly, they even gifted us a nut-ball.
Read morePros: Delicious healthy food, Super kind staff , Excellent location
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RenéH.
Points +571
Auf dem richtigen Weg - Edit
Salat sehr lecker, aber kleine Abstriche bei den Falafel und beim tray bake. Die Desserts waren dafür aber wieder sehr gut.
Read moreDas Restaurant ist noch neu und auf dem richtigen Weg ein Hotspot zu werden.
Pros: Gesunde unverarbeitete Zutaten
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VeganWithATwist
Points +600
Perfect spot for a healthy lunch - Edit
Everything was fresh, healthy, and beautifully prepared. I had the three salad plate, and my husband had the tray bake - both were excellent. The staff could not have been nicer. We also loved the location in the church garden. We hope to get back before we have to head home to the US.
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Lunasea55
Points +280
Lovely spot. , lovely people, good honest food - Edit
Beautiful location under St John’s church. The owner was lovely and the food was healthy but tasty. Given how hard it has been to find nice fresh food in Scotland, the broccoli and lentil salad was just what I needed. The cafe is still waiting on its liquor license, so we couldn’t have a beer sadly. Guess that means we’ll just have to come back!
Read morePros: Location , Very sweet staff, Delicious food
Cons: No liquor license, yet …
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CherylAnnA
Points +289
6 Stars!!! - Edit
I couldn’t say a bad thing if I tried! Fresh, healthy food, exceptional staff, relaxing atmosphere.
Read moreServer went out of her way to make us feel welcome and even offered a charger for my dying phone
Pros: Healthy food, Service, Atmosphere
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ovh
Points +1435
Got the muffin, it was good - Edit
I liked the muffin, sadly it was fully seated so I couldn’t eat there. Still a very good muffin though and it is fully vegan
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StevenMurray
Points +26
Great Food - Edit
Food was all super fresh and flavorful, presentation was great and all things were based on what was seasonally available. Owners were super welcoming and friendly.
Read morePros: Tasty, Fresh and affordable , Great ambience, castles and markets nearby , Adequently seasoned
Cons: Can’t come back again since I don’t live here
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ross_g_w
Points +48
Great, plant-based lunch! - Edit
I stopped by with my vegan friend for lunch, and we were both blown away by what was on offer. I had the traybake with a bean salad which I would thoroughly recommend - the menu changes regularly, however, so take that with a pinch of salt! Everything was freshly cooked and delicious. The staff were incredibly friendly as well - cannot possibly recommend trying here enough!
Read morePros: Fresh, healthy plant-based food, Friendly staff, Incredible food
Cons: There's no toilet available inside!
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HowardPidge
Points +307
A simple idea brilliantly executed - Edit
On the surface, Pulse looks likes quite a traditional, rather boring, healthy vegetarian/vegan place, but in fact it is really well done and makes for a delightful experience. I had the spinach tart and three of the salads, and it was all very flavoursome and beautifully presented. Add to this the pleasant but central location – you can sit outside if the weather is good enough – and the extremely helpful, very friendly service, and reasonable prices, and I’m looking forward to going back soon.
Read morePros: Healthy but very tasty food, Extremely friendly service, Pleasant central location
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VeganRooster
Points +72
Fantastic lunch spot - Edit
We stopped for lunch and ate outside on a nice day. I got a two salad combination and my partner had Turkish lentil soup. Both were fantastic. Would definitely recommend.
Read morePros: Friendly service, Good portion sizes
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dsugar100
Points +83
Very good - Edit
Really good food, great people who are enthusiastic too work there!
Read moreUpdated from previous review on 2024-08-09
Pros: Local ingredients
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JenniFulton
Points +143
Simply the best! - Edit
Passionate about creating original, delicious and yet healthy vegan food with a heart. You must try the aubergine dish and then the tiramisu inspired overnight oats!
Read moreThe minestrone and sourdough bread with herby "butter" were also lovely (cos I was sampling my companions lunch too.) And spinach flan and potato salad isn't the right term for the great third dish today. Go. Now. But call ahead for a table!
Updated from previous review on 2024-08-07
Pros: Amazing food, Helpful friendly staff team , Great location
Cons: I can't live there & eat all their food 😂
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gregoryhsmith
Points +20
Extraordinary Vegan Food, - Edit
Authentic plant-based menu superbly prepared and presented. We loved both of our main dishes, appetizers and deserts. Intimate space and pleasant surroundings. Truly dedicated owners. Don’t miss.
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AllardesWJ
Points +19
Delicious - Edit
Great location, knowledgeable and friendly staff and DELICIOUS food!
Read morePros: Outdoor seating available , All plant based, Interesting, fresh and delicious food
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Buchan
Points +44
Mr - Edit
Excellent vegan food!!! In the heart of the city.
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tiggydickers
Points +306
Delicious! - Edit
Absolutely delicious!
Read moreWe were really impressed by the food - it was absolutely delicious and the owner staff were so lovely!
The meal we had was stunning, we had a salad each with some delightful bread and can only recommend!
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JasmijnEvans
Points +140
Hidden gem! - Edit
What a place!! We were greeted by the super-friendly owner, food was amazing! Definitely the best vegan restaurant I’ve been to. Would love to come back one day!
Read morePros: Friendly staff, Amazing food, Super nice hidden location
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Tonsens
Points +188
Definitely recommended! - Edit
We passed the cafe by accident and were warmly welcomed by the super friendly staff. Sat on the sunny terrace and enjoyed some drinks and desserts. Super nice and cute place with good prices and all vegan. You should definitely give it a try when in Edinburgh!
Read morePros: Super friendly staff, Good prices , Delicious food
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LittleAliceFell
Points +2550
Beautiful home-cooked food - Edit
Had such a wonderful meal at Pulse - the food is made with such care and everything is incredibly fresh. The cafe itself is beautiful and in a lovely location. Very passionate staff - will definitely be back!
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MarisaIvana
Points +180
Good energy - Edit
Great place, so many nice dishes, super friendly people, and actually healthy food!
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BorderlessBros
Points +793
Top notch food in Edinburgh - Edit
Vegan food in Edinburgh, Scotland
Read moreFood****
We got the tofu scramble and quinoa salad. Both were delectable!!
Atmosphere***
Very cute and cozy
Service****
Perfect and attentive!
Price$$
Under 20
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Bdean
Points +154
Tasty food in a cute and cosy setting - Edit
The restaurant is really sweet and a lovely place to visit, with delicious food. A bit pricey but would visit again
Read moreUpdated from previous review on 2024-05-25
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kateleext
Points +1205
Good and refreshing, not necessarily great - Edit
A variety of WFPB small plates are offered here. I had the “mockzarella”, seitan slices, and small salad.
Read moreIt was exactly what I needed, as I had a few days of heavy meals and needed something lighter. The vibes were good, owner was super nice, and the location makes it a perfect “break” in the middle of a long travel day. I also really appreciated the freshness of the ingredients.
There were small components of this meal that were amazing, e.g. the sauce with the seitan, but other things like the “mockzarella” itself was average (you could easily make the same thing at home with cashews and tapioca starch).
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