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About Cafe Vivo
On Canongate in Edinburgh, Cafe Vivo is a cafe serving a mix of savoury plates and baked goods with table service from a waitress. The menu runs from lamb kofte and steak pie to a BLT bagel and salads, with scones and Victoria sponge cake alongside cheesecake for those after something sweet. Drinks cover coffee, mocha, hot chocolate, milkshakes and tea, and Innis & Gunn lager is on offer for those wanting a Scottish beer, though nothing is poured on tap. The cafe operates on a walk-in basis, with no booking needed, and opens daily. A step-free, wheelchair-accessible entrance suits visitors with mobility needs, and outdoor seating on the main street adds an option for those who prefer to sit outside. Indoor seating is also available for anyone wanting to stay in.
Good to know
- ParkingParking
- AccessibilityWheelchair-accessible entrance · Wheelchair-accessible seating
- Good for kidsGood for kids
- DietaryVegan options · Vegetarian options
Menu & Prices
100 dishes- Chicken Caesar Salad
- Greek Salad
- Grilled Halloumi Salad
- Cans
- Bottles
- Water
Reviews
What reviewers say
Reviewers most often mention victoria sponge cake, lamb kofte, steak pie and fish and chips.
What reviewers say
Reviewers most often mention victoria sponge cake, lamb kofte, steak pie and fish and chips.
Customer Review Summary
The food is not uniformly strong. One reviewer found the mince meat pie small and light on flavor, the steak pie small too, and the fries not hot enough, while another called the Victoria sponge just ok. The one-star review describes a rude man behind the counter, a hazelnut flat white too sweet to drink, and a banana iced coffee with no coffee or banana that had to be changed.
Customer Review Summary
The food is not uniformly strong. One reviewer found the mince meat pie small and light on flavor, the steak pie small too, and the fries not hot enough, while another called the Victoria sponge just ok. The one-star review describes a rude man behind the counter, a hazelnut flat white too sweet to drink, and a banana iced coffee with no coffee or banana that had to be changed.
Featured reviews
- Piotr Paczuski
“Great food and very nice staff. Good prices too 🫡”
- Pooja Sharma
“I don’t like giving negative reviews but here I couldn’t help myself. The staff was rude, my flat white with hazelnut syrup was unbearably sweet, couldn’t drink it, my son’s banana iced coffee had no coffee or banana, had to change the order. We had just come back from Arthur’s seat and wanted a good cup of coffee. The man behind the counter is very very rude.”
- Zhiqun Chua
“Had a meal at Cafe Vivo. We ordered coffee and the lamb kofte. The cafe is simple and comfortable, and the waitress was friendly and welcoming. A nice place for a casual meal and a short break.”
- Laura van Renselaar
“Very good Victoria sponge cake and chocolate milk, friendly staff, fast service”
- Suzanne Van den berg
“Very nice place with great food! Friendly people and nice to see locals come by and order drinks, food ... Our 'stamkroeg' in Edinburgh (local favorite pub)!”
Hours
- Monday
- Tuesday
- Wednesday
- Thursday
- Friday
- Saturday
- Sunday
Highlights
- Great coffee
- Popular for breakfast
- Popular for lunch
- Popular for solo dining
- Popular for good for working on laptop
- Small plates
Amenities
- Wheelchair-accessible entrance
- Parking
- Outdoor seating
- Takeaway
- Dine-in
- Good for kids
Show more amenities
- Vegan options
- Alcohol
- Casual
- Beer
- Coffee
- Quick bite
- Dining options· 7
- Breakfast
- Brunch
- Lunch
- Dinner
- Dessert
- Seating
- Table service
- Offerings· 4
- Small plates
- Spirits
- Vegetarian options
- Wine
- Crowd· 2
- Groups
- Tourists
- Popular for· 2
- Solo dining
- Good for working on laptop
- Facilities· 1
- Toilet
- Atmosphere· 2
- Cosy
- Trendy
- Accessibility· 1
- Wheelchair-accessible seating
Location
Cafes near Cafe Vivo
- Rocksalt Cafe4.69740.2 mi£10–20
cappuccino with latte art, eggs benedict on sourdough, scrambled eggs with toast
- EM's Kitchen4.47380.2 mi
biscoff pancakes, nutella hot chocolate, sweet and savoury breakfast
- Cowgate Coffee House4.51990.2 mi
full Scottish breakfast, vanilla latte, haggis
| Place | Rating | Distance | Price | Mentioned in reviews |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cafe VivoOutdoor seating · Vegetarian options · Vegan options | 4.0593 | — | £1–15 | victoria sponge cake, lamb kofte, steak pie |
| Rocksalt Cafe | 4.6974 | 0.2 mi | £10–20 | cappuccino with latte art, eggs benedict on sourdough, scrambled eggs with toast |
| EM's Kitchen | 4.4738 | 0.2 mi | — | biscoff pancakes, nutella hot chocolate, sweet and savoury breakfast |
| Cowgate Coffee House | 4.5199 | 0.2 mi | — | full Scottish breakfast, vanilla latte, haggis |
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