
Quick info
About Word of Mouth Morningside
Homemade Greek sweets sit alongside the brunch menu at Word of Mouth Morningside, a small cafe on Morningside Road in Edinburgh, where portokalopita and baklava round off a plate of eggs or a coffee. Breakfast, brunch and lunch run through the day, with toasts, croissants and eggs on the list and Eggs Benedict among the regular orders. Coffee is a focus, and flat whites and cortados come off the same counter. Vegetarian and gluten-free options are marked on the menu, and the team answers questions about cross contamination. Booking ahead is advised. The entrance is step-free, so visitors with mobility needs can get in without a step, and dogs are welcome inside with their owners. The kitchen also puts out a full English and Scottish breakfast for anyone after a larger plate. It opens daily during the daytime.
Good to know
- ReservationsAccepts reservations
- AccessibilityWheelchair-accessible entrance · Wheelchair-accessible seating
- Good for kidsGood for kids · Family friendly
- DietaryVegan options · Vegetarian options
Menu & Prices
54 dishes · mains £3–30- Full Breakfast£12.95
- Soup£5.95
- Veggie Breakfast£11.95
- Eggs Benedict£10.95
- Eggs Florentine£10.95
- Eggs Royale£10.95
Reviews
What reviewers say
Reviewers most often mention eggs benedict, full english/scottish breakfast, flat white and cortado and portokalopita and baklava.
What reviewers say
Reviewers most often mention eggs benedict, full english/scottish breakfast, flat white and cortado and portokalopita and baklava.
Customer Review Summary
The cooked breakfast is what reviewers return to most, with several singling out the full English and full Scottish plates as fresh, well cooked and good value by Edinburgh standards. Close behind is the coffee, praised repeatedly for its beans and turned into what one visitor called a perfect flat white, while another recommends the cortado. The eggs Benedict draws its own following, described by two diners as among the best they have tried, and the homemade Greek sweets get specific mentions, with one reviewer calling the portokalopita the most authentic version they have had in the city and planning a return for the baklava. Others point to the black pudding panini, the cakes and croissants, veggie and gluten free options, and staff described as clued up on cross contamination. The small, colourful room comes up often, as does the welcome: one pair recalls servers who handed them practical information for the rest of their trip.
Customer Review Summary
The cooked breakfast is what reviewers return to most, with several singling out the full English and full Scottish plates as fresh, well cooked and good value by Edinburgh standards. Close behind is the coffee, praised repeatedly for its beans and turned into what one visitor called a perfect flat white, while another recommends the cortado. The eggs Benedict draws its own following, described by two diners as among the best they have tried, and the homemade Greek sweets get specific mentions, with one reviewer calling the portokalopita the most authentic version they have had in the city and planning a return for the baklava. Others point to the black pudding panini, the cakes and croissants, veggie and gluten free options, and staff described as clued up on cross contamination. The small, colourful room comes up often, as does the welcome: one pair recalls servers who handed them practical information for the rest of their trip.
Featured reviews
- Joe Jenkinson
“The food was incredible and came out quickly, the staff were lovely, and the coffee was fantastic.”
- Valeria amar
“I stopped by here for a quick lunch and absolutely loved it! The staff were incredibly friendly, and welcoming which made the whole experience even better. The food was amazing — I had the Eggs Benedict and it was honestly one of the best I’ve tried. The flavours were super fresh, and perfectly balanced. I’ll definitely be coming back and would highly recommend this place to anyone looking for a delicious meal and great atmosphere!”
- Kasia Lichtarska
“Very good coffee and after having a black pudding panini there, I was obsessed with black pudding for a while. Dog-friendly, and in general all the staff are lovely to dogs and people alike. I recommend the breakfast and lunch food and cortado.”
- Cheryl Beer
“Lovely cafe with friendly staff. Great coffee and good menu with a range of gluten free options, staff very clued up on cross contamination”
- Kevin Carr
“Some of the best eggs benedict ive had! And they offer veggie options for those who don’t eat meat, fun little atmosphere, very colourful, staff are super friendly too! Will be back definitely!!!”
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
- Wheelchair-accessible entrance
- Accepts reservations
- Takeaway
- Dine-in
- Family friendly
- Vegan options
Show more amenities
- Casual
- On-site services
- Coffee
- Quick bite
- Dessert
- Table service
- Dining options· 3
- Breakfast
- Brunch
- Lunch
- Facilities· 1
- Toilet
- Accessibility· 1
- Wheelchair-accessible seating
- Offerings· 2
- Healthy options
- Vegetarian options
- Crowd· 2
- LGBTQ+ friendly
- Transgender safe space
- Family-friendly· 1
- Good for kids
- Highlights· 1
- Great tea selection
- Popular for· 2
- Solo dining
- Good for working on laptop
- Atmosphere· 1
- Cosy
- Other· 1
- Identifies as women-owned
Location
Cafes near Word of Mouth Morningside
- CJ's Cafe4.72480.8 mi
scottish breakfast, vegetarian full breakfast, thick chunky chips
- The Coffee Mill4.71,2161 miVegetarian optionsDeliveryVegan options
full scottish breakfast, haggis and black pudding, flat white coffee
- Quinn’s cafe4.91,1631 miVegetarian optionsDeliveryVegan options
full Scottish breakfast, haggis, black pudding
| Place | Rating | Distance | Mentioned in reviews |
|---|---|---|---|
| Word of Mouth MorningsideVegetarian options · Vegan options · Reservations | 4.8199 | — | eggs benedict, full english/scottish breakfast, flat white and cortado |
| CJ's Cafe | 4.7248 | 0.8 mi | scottish breakfast, vegetarian full breakfast, thick chunky chips |
| The Coffee MillVegetarian options · Delivery · Vegan options | 4.71,216 | 1 mi | full scottish breakfast, haggis and black pudding, flat white coffee |
| Quinn’s cafeVegetarian options · Delivery · Vegan options | 4.91,163 | 1 mi | full Scottish breakfast, haggis, black pudding |
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