About Pirlous
On Grassmarket in Edinburgh, Pirlous is a cafe and salad shop with a 26-item menu spanning breakfast and lunch. The counter serves Traditional Haggis and Cheese alongside Avocado Toast, and breakfast burritos and shakshuka round out the morning options. Persian-style lattes, including a Persian rose version, sit alongside the regular coffee list. A focaccia sandwich menu with several chicken-based options extends the lunch choices, and carrot cake is a regular dessert. Buns are displayed in the window near the entrance, and takeaway runs alongside eat-in seating for those wanting to head off with their order. It opens daily and takes walk-ins rather than reservations. Outdoor seating is available for those who want to eat outside. Indoor tables are set close together, with little space between them.
Good to know
- ParkingPaid street parking · Parking
- DietaryVegan options · Vegetarian options
Menu & Prices
26 dishes · mains £5–14- Bacon, Scottish Back Bacon£4.95
- Double Egg, Two Fried Free Range Egg (V)£5.95
- Bacon and Egg Focaccia£6.95
- Sausage and Egg£6.95
- Traditional Haggis and Cheese£6.95
- Avocado Toast£9.95
Reviews
What reviewers say
Reviewers most often mention biscoff bun, persian latte, breakfast burrito and shakshouka.
What reviewers say
Reviewers most often mention biscoff bun, persian latte, breakfast burrito and shakshouka.
Customer Review Summary
Buns draw the most praise, especially the warm Biscoff bun that reviewers call creamy and sweet, along with a Nutella bun packed with hazelnuts and a homemade scone. Close behind are the breakfast burrito, which one regular returns for every Friday, and the shakshuka. Persian and pistachio lattes and a well-made flat white also earn mentions. Staff are repeatedly called friendly, and one gluten free diner singled out the carrot cake. Complaints center on space and parts of the menu. Several reviewers describe cramped tables, and one was seated so close to the bun shelves that staff had to squeeze past the chair. The focaccia sandwiches get mixed reactions. The Amalfi and Persian chicken were called more okay than great, and one reviewer found them hard and covered in rock salt. Another described the "Cesar" salad as having jarred-style dressing and powdered parmesan. One diner found the carrot cake dry, and some hot chocolates served in plastic skull glasses were called undrinkable. Others note staff happily accommodated a request for poached egg and salmon on the avocado toast.
Customer Review Summary
Buns draw the most praise, especially the warm Biscoff bun that reviewers call creamy and sweet, along with a Nutella bun packed with hazelnuts and a homemade scone. Close behind are the breakfast burrito, which one regular returns for every Friday, and the shakshuka. Persian and pistachio lattes and a well-made flat white also earn mentions. Staff are repeatedly called friendly, and one gluten free diner singled out the carrot cake. Complaints center on space and parts of the menu. Several reviewers describe cramped tables, and one was seated so close to the bun shelves that staff had to squeeze past the chair. The focaccia sandwiches get mixed reactions. The Amalfi and Persian chicken were called more okay than great, and one reviewer found them hard and covered in rock salt. Another described the "Cesar" salad as having jarred-style dressing and powdered parmesan. One diner found the carrot cake dry, and some hot chocolates served in plastic skull glasses were called undrinkable. Others note staff happily accommodated a request for poached egg and salmon on the avocado toast.
Featured reviews
- Arashi
“One of the best scone I have ever had! They also do various buns and they are all delicious. Staff Is very kind and welcomining. Great Place indeed”
- adil shahruk shahruk
“Visited this store after seeing the reviews about the cinnamon buns and it was really good. Would try again.”
- Marko Niketić
“Healthy and delicious optios for breakfast, brunch or coffee and deseart break. Buns are amazing”
- nightshade audios
“Super friendly staff and a nice atmosphere! I got the avocado toast with salmon and it was delicious and filling. The passion fruit iced tea was also good! They were super accommodating when someone I was with asked for a poached egg and salmon on the avocado toast, and when another person asked for milk, which they had but wasn't on the menu on its own.”
- Nathan
“10/10! Lovely staff and great food. Recommend the iced matcha and iced tea too! The focaccia was so good that we came back the next day to get sandwiches again.”
Hours
- Monday
- Tuesday
- Wednesday
- Thursday
- Friday
- Saturday
- Sunday
Highlights
- Great coffee
- Great dessert
- Great tea selection
- Popular for breakfast
- Popular for lunch
- Popular for solo dining
Amenities
- Paid street parking
- Outdoor seating
- Delivery
- Takeaway
- Dine-in
- Vegan options
Show more amenities
- Casual
- On-site services
- Coffee
- Quick bite
- Dessert
- Table service
- Dining options· 4
- Breakfast
- Brunch
- Lunch
- Seating
- Crowd· 1
- Tourists
- Offerings· 2
- Healthy options
- Vegetarian options
- Atmosphere· 2
- Cosy
- Trendy
- Parking· 1
- Parking
- Highlights· 1
- Great tea selection
- Popular for· 2
- Solo dining
- Good for working on laptop
- Facilities· 1
- Toilet
Location
Cafes near Pirlous
- The Elephant House3.94,3990.1 mi£15–30Vegetarian optionsReservations
butterbeer, jk rowling's writing desk, edinburgh castle view
- L'Etoile Salon de Tea4.78700.2 mi
gluten free cakes, pastries and macarons, baguette combo
- The Coffee Mill4.71,2160.2 mi£15–30Vegetarian optionsDeliveryVegan options
full scottish breakfast, haggis and black pudding, flat white coffee
| Place | Rating | Distance | Price | Mentioned in reviews |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| PirlousOutdoor seating · Vegetarian options · Delivery | 4.5631 | — | — | biscoff bun, persian latte, breakfast burrito |
| The Elephant HouseVegetarian options · Reservations | 3.94,399 | 0.1 mi | £15–30 | butterbeer, jk rowling's writing desk, edinburgh castle view |
| L'Etoile Salon de Tea | 4.7870 | 0.2 mi | — | gluten free cakes, pastries and macarons, baguette combo |
| The Coffee MillVegetarian options · Delivery · Vegan options | 4.71,216 | 0.2 mi | £15–30 | full scottish breakfast, haggis and black pudding, flat white coffee |
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