Pep & Fodder

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  Katie Mcdonald

  ·1 month ago

  “Food and drink was high quality Only issue is my mam ordered soup and a cuppa tea. And only her cuppa tea was brought over I ordered a cheese n bacon ciabatta and a latte. They claimed they “didn’t hear” her order the soup though we were clearly charged for it! (The shop maybe had 1-2 tables of people in)”

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  Cara Meadows-Smith

  ·3 months ago

  “Stopped in for breakfast, had a bacon roll, bacon and sausage roll, flat white and latte for about £25. Lovely food & coffee but the service was incredible. Really lovely young lady with glasses working the till who was very accommodating to my 92 year old grandma. Including suggesting not toasting her roll and getting alternative cup as hers was initially too heavy. Great service!”

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  Stuart Waite

  ·3 months ago

  “Went in here to grab a quick drink and light breakfast before hopping on the hop on hop off bus across the road. Server was really friendly and food and drinks came out quick. The wife said it was the best hot chocolate she has ever had. Would recommend.”

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  Shirley Dyke

  ·4 months ago

  “Excellent avocado toast and cappuccino here. Good price too. The place was popular for breakfast but they kept up the great service to each customer.”

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  Gbeat

  ·5 months ago

  “We stopped here for an impromptu lunch and it was really super. The menu is really lovely, amazing filled bagels, paninis and soups. It has a very chilled vibe and friendly staff. We would defo head to Pep and Fodder again.”

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  Karen Dowling

  ·5 months ago

  “This bagel was the nicest ive had in my life. If I comr back to Edinburgh I will be back”

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  Zoe E

  ·5 months ago

  “Just awful. My parents and brother were visiting me in Edinburgh for my father’s 70th. My mum had a broken elbow and was feeling a little tired so they stopped at the cafe whilst me and my brother continued up to Carlton hill. The plan was to get something to eat there on our way back. The minute we entered the coffee shop to locate my parents we were met with hostility to the point where my brother felt he had to excuse us being there. My parents told me they had not been allowed to sit on the tables ( even though there were plenty of empty tables) and made to sit on the high stools at the back of the shop by the toilets. My mum found it difficult to get on and off the stools and she was feeling quite upset about the treatment she’d received. Just a terrible experience for my parents and really disappointing that they had to experience such treatment. Edinburgh is not like this and I’ve never experience such hostile treatment since living here. Genuinely disappointed. Avoid like the plague.”

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  Megan Rodgers

  ·9 months ago

  “We’ve been here three days in a row, each day of our trip, for breakfast. We got the cream cheese, bacon, and chilli jam bagel each time. So good! The cabinet food is delicious, and so are the soups. The coffee is fantastic. Very fairly priced and everyone is lovely!”

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  Anna

  ·1 year ago

  “After 16 hours of travel, I was only looking for a quick caffeine fix and a place to charge my devices - about 20 minutes at most. I’m from Canada, so I understand that café customs vary, but I found the service here unexpectedly rigid and somewhat hostile. When I tried to dispose of a small piece of trash before ordering, I was stopped. Then, even after paying the extra 40 cents to dine in, I was initially told I had to sit outside. The staff suggested I could use the outlet at the bar, but the small wooden seats there are only 34 cm wide, and I am 60 cm wide (quite obviously bigger than the chair) making that an impractical suggestion. Only after I explained my specific need for an outlet and that I would be only 20 minutes, was I allowed to sit inside at a table. There were many empty tables, and I offered to move if necessary, which makes the strict enforcement feel unnecessary. The coffee itself was fine, but the interaction left me feeling policed rather than welcomed. For travelers, particularly from Western countries, it’s important to be aware that cafés in tourist-heavy areas of Edinburgh can be very strict. Greater flexibility and clearer communication would make the experience more welcoming while still respecting local customs.”

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  Chris Rankin

  ·2 years ago

  “We stopped by this little place on our walk about, they had a new barista, and she was phenomenal! We both had lattes with a cranberry danish twist. Bathrooms, single stall, were clean. I took the opportunity to visit with the manager, thanked him for their service, let him know the danish was delectable, and how much we appreciated their little shop. This is a great little place, if you’re in the area, be sure and stop bye for a bite and a coffee. !”

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