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John's Coffee House & Tavern

Scottish Pies, Vegan Breakfast

$$

Top tips

Ask about: uncertain ingredients

  • Try the porridge with oat milk for a vegan breakfast.
  • Good to know: Ask staff to confirm the breakfast smoothie’s ingredients; a reviewer was told it wasn’t vegan.
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  • The outdoor seating in the square was a pleasant spot for breakfast.
  • Ask about the breakfast combo if ordering a breakfast item and a drink; one reviewer noted it can be cheaper than ordering separately.

People mention

No standout dish yet. People mention hot chocolate and porridge.

Good for

The vibe: relaxing

Praised for friendly service and good value.

Good to know

  • Outdoor seating
  • Breakfast, lunch, coffee, takeout, quick bites

About

Behind St Giles’ on the Royal Mile, this coffee-house and tavern serves breakfast, coffee, and award-winning Jarvis Pickle pies, including a Christmas pie praised for its generous filling. Vegan choices include porridge and avocado toast, but a reviewer found staff unsure whether the breakfast smoothie was vegan, so check ingredients when ordering.

Vegan menu

CAN BE MADE VEGAN
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John's Coffee House & Tavern · dine-in · 2 dishes

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1a Parliament Sqr, Edinburgh, EH1 1RF, United Kingdom

Opening hours

Monday
07:00–23:00
Tuesday
07:00–23:00
Wednesday
07:00–23:00
Thursday
07:00–23:00
Friday
07:00–23:00
Saturday
07:00–23:00
Sunday
07:00–23:00

the food

4.1 out of 5. Spinach Rating

From recent reviews, out of 5.

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How we rank

eating vegan

Poor vegan options

vegan options
Some · 3–5 dishes
menu
Unclear in places
staff
Basic understanding
protein
mushrooms

Ask about: Staff aren't always sure about ingredients.

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