The Nook (previously OQO)
“A community cafe with a dash of velvet & a spoonful of gold”
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Quick info
About The Nook (previously OQO)
On Haddington Place in Edinburgh, The Nook, previously known as OQO, is a cafe with tables set up for lingering rather than a quick stop. The coffee list includes a Café Pistachio Latte alongside a tea menu that runs beyond the standard handful of options. Food ranges from tofu scramble toast with a side of beans to avocado on toast with poached eggs, and a bacon and cheese toastie, with granola, Greek yogurt, fruit compote and honey also on offer. A Pistachio White chocolate cookie appears regularly among the bakes. Outdoor seating gives an option for sitting outside in the sunshine. It operates as a walk-in cafe, open daily through the daytime only. The washrooms are kept clean and well maintained.
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Menu & Prices
11 dishes- Flat White
- Latte
- Americano
- Macchiato
- Piccolo
- Savoury Waffles
Reviews
What reviewers say
Reviewers most often mention pistachio latte, pistachio white chocolate cookie, tofu scramble toast and avocado toast with poached eggs.
What reviewers say
Reviewers most often mention pistachio latte, pistachio white chocolate cookie, tofu scramble toast and avocado toast with poached eggs.
Featured reviews
- Arwa H
“Such a cozy and welcoming little café. It has a warm, comforting atmosphere that makes you feel right at home.”
- Matias Sentous
“I came here for breakfast based on the great reviews, but unfortunately I was very disappointed by the poor quality of the products. I spent four days in Edinburgh, and this was, in my opinion, the worst breakfast I had during my stay. The coffee beans were not of good quality. I had to add sugar just to make the coffee enjoyable. I ordered the lemon poppy seed cake, and it was clearly not freshly made that day. It was dry and also underbaked, with parts of the batter still raw. It tasted like a ball of sugar. On the other hand, the blueberry muffin was okay.”
- Brandi Bernoskie
“Went here yesterday with a friend and honestly just had such a lovely time. The interior is really charming with lots of tables. It's the kind of place you actually want to stay in for a while rather than grab and go. The staff were so kind and accommodating, which honestly isn't always a given. And the tea menu has actual variety on it, which I appreciated (it's nice not to be stuck choosing between the same few tea options). If you want somewhere to sit with good people, read, or get a little work done, and not feel rushed, this is it.”
- Martin McAdam
“Yep. Love this place. The one thing I would change is put in more comfortable seats. Everything else is just superb. Lovely coffee.”
- Andra Gabriela Popa
“Lovely breakfast, very good coffee, medium prices. I strongly recommend for a real English breakfast”
Hours
- Monday
- Tuesday
- Wednesday
- Thursday
- Friday
- Saturday
- Sunday
Customer Review Summary
Coffee is what most reviewers return to, with the pistachio latte singled out as excellent even as a takeaway, and others calling the coffee lovely and delicious. Close behind is breakfast: one vegan reviewer praises the tofu scramble toast and a side of beans, while another lists avocado on toast with poached eggs, a bacon and cheese toastie, and granola with Greek yogurt and fruit compote. A pistachio white chocolate cookie is described as crunchy at the edges and soft in the middle, and the tea menu is noted for its variety. Reviewers describe a cozy, relaxed room with outdoor seating, friendly staff, and a place to sit and work without feeling rushed, though one wishes for more comfortable seats. The negatives are specific. One diner waited over 30 minutes for a small, bland hot chocolate, then the same again for scrambled eggs that arrived on unordered toast and looked like egg salad. Another found the lemon poppy seed cake dry with raw batter in places, and a matcha latte was called weak in flavor and color. One reviewer was offered the scrambled eggs they came for after the chef arrived late.
Location
Cafes near The Nook (previously OQO)
- Elm Row Cafe4.79190.1 mi
full scottish breakfast, shakshuka, eggs royal
- Kuna Cafe & Bakery4.83170.2 miOutdoor seatingVegetarian optionsVegan options
scratch made pastries, scones sweet and savory, flat white and cappuccino
- Word Of Mouth Leith4.61,0210.2 mi£1–15Outdoor seatingVegetarian optionsReservations
eggs benedict, full breakfast, croque monsieur
| Place | Rating | Distance | Price | Mentioned in reviews |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Nook (previously OQO) | 4.6579 | — | £1–15 | pistachio latte, pistachio white chocolate cookie, tofu scramble toast |
| Elm Row Cafe | 4.7919 | 0.1 mi | — | full scottish breakfast, shakshuka, eggs royal |
| Kuna Cafe & BakeryOutdoor seating · Vegetarian options · Vegan options | 4.8317 | 0.2 mi | — | scratch made pastries, scones sweet and savory, flat white and cappuccino |
| Word Of Mouth LeithOutdoor seating · Vegetarian options · Reservations | 4.61,021 | 0.2 mi | £1–15 | eggs benedict, full breakfast, croque monsieur |
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