
Greenwoods Edinburgh
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Quick info
About Greenwoods Edinburgh
Greenwoods Edinburgh serves brunch and traditional English breakfast on Frederick St, with a menu of 79 dishes spanning morning classics and inventive plates. The Breakfast Stack Pancakes are a recurring order alongside the full Scottish breakfast, and the drinks list includes the Blueberry Ube Refresher and Lavender Lemonade Cooler. Waitstaff take orders and serve at the table, and an allergen menu is available for dietary requirements. The restaurant opens daily for daytime service, and reservations are recommended since tables fill quickly, though walk-ins are taken by name and seated after a wait. Dogs are welcome inside, and high chairs suit visitors with young children. Free Wi-Fi runs throughout, and food is available to take away for those eating off site. The room seats guests close together when busy, with tables set tightly across the space.
Good to know
- ReservationsAccepts reservations
- ParkingPaid street parking
- Good for kidsGood for kids · Has changing table(s) · High chairs available
- DietaryServes vegan dishes · Serves vegetarian dishes
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Menu & Prices
79 dishes · mains £3–18- Minted Melon Fresca£4.95
- Pineapple & Ginger Punch£4.95
- Blueberry Ube Refresher£4.95
- Buddah's Peach Ice Tea£4.95
- Lavender Lemonade Cooler£4.95
- Classic Lemonade£4.95
Reviews
What reviewers say
Reviewers most often mention full scottish breakfast, breakfast stack pancakes and peanut butter caramel latte.
What reviewers say
Reviewers most often mention full scottish breakfast, breakfast stack pancakes and peanut butter caramel latte.
Customer Review Summary
Reviewers repeatedly single out the coffee, especially a cappuccino or latte with peanut butter caramel syrup, as a standout, alongside dishes like the breakfast stack pancakes, eggs Florentine, the sesame sunrise bowl, and the Scottish breakfast, which several found generously sized and satisfying. Close behind, diners praise the friendly, attentive staff and the busy, cozy atmosphere, with one reviewer even noting a server by role who helped navigate dietary requirements. The space is consistently described as small and tight when full, and most reviewers stress that reservations are recommended, with walk-ins facing waits of thirty to forty-five minutes or being turned away entirely. A few flag inconsistencies: one reviewer found the Dutchman bland with gristly ham and too little salsa verde, another noted portion sizes varied significantly between the Eggs Mexicana and pancake stack despite similar pricing, and a third had watery sautéed mushrooms and a bland eggs Benedict. Several mention waiting happily because staff took their name and let them explore nearby instead of queuing.
Customer Review Summary
Reviewers repeatedly single out the coffee, especially a cappuccino or latte with peanut butter caramel syrup, as a standout, alongside dishes like the breakfast stack pancakes, eggs Florentine, the sesame sunrise bowl, and the Scottish breakfast, which several found generously sized and satisfying. Close behind, diners praise the friendly, attentive staff and the busy, cozy atmosphere, with one reviewer even noting a server by role who helped navigate dietary requirements. The space is consistently described as small and tight when full, and most reviewers stress that reservations are recommended, with walk-ins facing waits of thirty to forty-five minutes or being turned away entirely. A few flag inconsistencies: one reviewer found the Dutchman bland with gristly ham and too little salsa verde, another noted portion sizes varied significantly between the Eggs Mexicana and pancake stack despite similar pricing, and a third had watery sautéed mushrooms and a bland eggs Benedict. Several mention waiting happily because staff took their name and let them explore nearby instead of queuing.
Featured reviews
- Anup Gurung
“We had a great breakfast experience here. The food was fresh, delicious, and served hot. The coffee was excellent, and the service was friendly, attentive, and quick. The restaurant had a warm, welcoming atmosphere.”
- Isabel McFarlane
“Amazing service and amazing food. Both me and my friend had dietary requirements and we were still able to eat delicious breakfasts. Drinks were amazing and the decor was stunning. Highly recommend.”
- Rufus
“Lovely all around! Splendid breakfast, caters well to vegetarians and people with allergies, I visited on a trip and would absolutely go back. You may need to book ahead as it was BUSY, all tables full.”
- Christianah
“Delicious brunch location, well worth the hype. I was on a day trip to Edinburgh when Gemini suggested this place as a great brunch before my walking tour started. Everyone is so lovely and kind. I turned up with no reservation (I highly recommend you have one as the space is small-ish so books up quickly), but they offered me a table for 30mins later. I waited and it was worth the wait. The food was delicious, service attentive and overall great vibes. They also try their best to offer walk-ins a table within the next hour. I’m really glad I waited, even though I only had 30mins to order, drink, and eat. They made it happen.”
- Brandy Lewis
“I had the eggs Florentine, which was made with incredibly fresh & dense spinach and rich hollandaise sauce. It was wonderful. My Earl Grey tea was served with warm milk and the cutest little carafe of honey. My husband enjoyed his flat white. He got the full Scottish breakfast and couldn’t finish it - though he wished could - it was so big! We also got a side of pancakes. Definitely unnecessary, but so good! We met the owner while we were eating, who was so nice, and as far as ambience—a real candle was burning in each window at 9 AM!”
Hours
- Monday
- Tuesday
- Wednesday
- Thursday
- Friday
- Saturday
- Sunday
Highlights
“Traditional English breakfast & inventive brunch dishes served in a bright, stylish cafe.”
- Serves great coffee
- Serves great dessert
- Has great tea selection
- Popular for popular for breakfast
- Popular for good for solo dining
Amenities
- Has Wi-Fi
- Paid street parking
- Accepts reservations
- Dogs allowed
- Offers takeaway
- Serves dine-in
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- Family friendly
- Serves vegan dishes
- Has bar on site
- Casual
- On-site services available
- Serves beer
- Offerings· 10
- Serves alcohol
- Serves cocktails
- Serves coffee
- Has free water refills
- Serves healthy options
- Quick bite
- Serves small plates
- Serves spirits
- Serves vegetarian dishes
- Serves wine
- Planning· 2
- Brunch reservations recommended
- Usually has a wait
- Dining options· 6
- Serves breakfast
- Serves brunch
- Serves lunch
- Serves dessert
- Has seating
- Has table service
- Facilities· 2
- Has gender-neutral toilets
- Has toilet
- Crowd· 3
- LGBTQ+ friendly
- Popular with tourists
- Transgender safe space
- Pet-friendly· 1
- Dogs allowed inside
- Highlights· 3
- Serves great coffee
- Serves great dessert
- Has great tea selection
- Popular for· 2
- Popular for breakfast
- Good for solo dining
- Atmosphere· 2
- Cosy
- Trendy
- Family-friendly· 4
- Good for kids
- Has changing table(s)
- High chairs available
- Has kids' menu
Location
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- Cafe St Honorė4.65490 mi£30–80Vegetarian optionsReservations
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- Côte Edinburgh4.41,9780 mi
steak frites, chocolate mousse, charcuterie starter
- Cafe Marlayne4.88420 mi
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| Place | Rating | Distance | Price | Mentioned in reviews |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Greenwoods EdinburghGood for kids · Reservations | 4.71,378 | — | £10–20 | full scottish breakfast, breakfast stack pancakes, peanut butter caramel latte |
| Cafe St HonorėVegetarian options · Reservations | 4.6549 | 0 mi | £30–80 | ham hock terrine, lamb rump, wine pairing recommendations |
| Côte Edinburgh | 4.41,978 | 0 mi | — | steak frites, chocolate mousse, charcuterie starter |
| Cafe Marlayne | 4.8842 | 0 mi | — | duck breast, steak, mussels |
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