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PETER’S YARD 7 Simpson Loan, 228 5876, petersyard.com
BREAKFAST SERVED: Mon–Fri 7am–noon; Sat & Sun 9am–noon. Peter’s Yard is a paragon of Scandinavian minimalism – a café where both food and décor are simple, elegant and very pleasing indeed. Breakfast consists of freshly-baked breads with cheese and preserves. Watch the magic happen through the viewing windows of the bakery or, if you’re in a hurry, grab a highly
recommended latte and a traditional Swedish cinnamon bun at the Savour to Go shop round the back. (Emma Prior)
SPOON 6a Nicolson Street, 557 4567, spooncafe.co.uk
BREAKFAST SERVED: All day Mon–Sat 10am–10pm; closed Sun. There’s a lot to love about this artsy central hangout – up the stairs from Nicolson Street’s buzz, and offering breakfasts ranging
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from porridge or fruit salad through to a full mixed grill – but it’s their breakfast rolls that we adore in particular. Served on a fulsome and herb-infused crusty roll, they’re a contender for the best in Edinburgh. (David Pollock)
TOAST 146 Marchmont Road, 446 9873, toastedinburgh.co.uk
BREAKFAST SERVED: Mon–Fri 10am–noon; Sat & Sun 10am–3pm. Worth braving weekend brunch queues for: breakfast classics are finely executed – expect good quality, herby sausages, just-crisp bacon and homemade beans in the full works – but there’s a wealth of more unusual options, too: French toast comes either with bacon and maple syrup or with goats cheese and honey-baked tomatoes. And save room for gorgeous cakes! (Laura Ennor)
URBAN ANGEL 1 Forth Street, 556 6323; 121 Hanover Street, 225 6215
FORTH STREET BREAKFAST SERVED: Mon–Sun 9am–5pm. HANOVER STREET BREAKFAST
SERVED: Mon–Sat 9am–5pm; Sun 10am–5pm.
These smart, modern bistros do a good line in early morning pick- me-ups, catering as much for the calorie conscious or those who don’t give a damn. You can pick from yoghurt, bircher muesli and pastries, or go the whole hog with some of the best eggs Benedict served anywhere in Edinburgh. Arbroath smokies and a mix’n’match fry-up are also on offer and vegetarians will find themselves not unwelcome here. (David Pollock)
Good for . . .
{CROISSANTS} Manna House 22–24 Easter Road Falko Konditorei 185 Bruntsfield Place {BACON ROLLS} Spoon 6A Nicolson Street Rocket 41 Morningside Road
{PORRIDGE} The Larder 15 Blackfriars Street Café Milk 232 Morrison Street
{JUICE & SMOOTHIES} Hula 103-105 West Bow
{PANCAKES} Heller's Kitchen 15 Salisbury Place {FRENCH TOAST} Toast 146 Marchmont Road Mimi’s Bakehouse 63 Shore
{EGGS BENEDICT} Circle 1 Brandon Terrace Urban Angel 1 Forth Street {FULL SCOTTISH} The King's Wark 36 Shore Broughton Deli 7 Barony Street
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