A freshly baked bagel, crispy on the outside and soft inside, perfect for breakfast or a snack.
Vegan • Coffee • Western • Vegetarian
"We were big fans of Mad Cucumber and regular patrons for years but unfortunately this cafe has lost its shine. I 'll start by saying that I know things are tough for small businesses rising energy costs, rents etc. However, you still need to stay competitive. We would love to go to MC more but our visits have dwindled due to it no longer providing acceptable value for money. It costs more now for two of us to eat there than it used to cost for a family of three. In fact, the prices are now very close to those of Twelve a few doors down which is a vegan restaurant (serving more high end meals) compared to Mad Cucumber, which is a cafe. We periodically return, in the hope that things have improved but each time we leave feeling hungry and short changed. The last time we went we had a mac 'n Cheese which cost £9. But the portion size was teeny. It was almost starter sized or what you 'd give a young child. I had falafel with rice. A few tiny falafels and a teensy mound of rice (couldn 't have been more than a spoonful or two). We literally finished eating in around eight minutes. There is no excuse for this. Rice and pasta are cheap, especially when bought wholesale. It doesn 't cost a lot more to add a few more decent sized spoonfuls. I actually replicated the Mac 'n Cheese myself for my family a few nights later, using vegan cheese, nooch, coconut milk, stock and pasta. The whole thing, for a family of three, cost under £6, and we had a huge serving each. When customers feel short changed they go elsewhere. And I 'm not sure the managers of MC are fully appreciating this. Since this place opened, most cafes and restaurants now offer vegan options. Many have dedicated vegan menus. You can now go to Cuckoos or Acado Lounge or Cozy Club or The Greenwood Tree in Lymington or The Little Teapot in Romsey or Bosconova and find a wider vegan selection than MC, a dedicated vegan eatery, now offers. And the prices and serving sizes are better in all those places. Vegan food is no longer hard to find and whereas MC used to provide something vegans might struggle to get elsewhere, they are now up against these other businesses who 've widened their repertoire, whilst Mad 's menu seems to have dwindled. In the past, there were hearty enchiladas, garlic bread etc. We would LOVE to become regulars again and give a dedicated vegan business our hard earned cash. So I really hope the new management reads this review in the spirit in which it 's intended. When customers speak, listen. Other people are clearly having the same issues with cost and serving size. I would hazard that it 's more profitable to put a bit more on a plate than to not and lose custom. Widen your offerings too do an all day breakfast (that 's really popular and other cafes do this. You shouldn 't be able to get an all day vegan breakfast in non vegan cafes but not here). Do jacket potatoes, buddha bowls. Do a LARGE bowl of soup with a generous serving of roll. When you do something on toast or sourdough (like your jolly carrox which costs £8..20) give two slices of bread. £8.20 is a huge amount to pay for a single slice of bread with a bit of carrot on it. Put your shakes and iced coffees into slightly larger glasses. There are ways for restaurants to give a little more (which makes a big difference to the customer in terms of satisfaction) without it costing them a huge amount more. These tweaks would make a big difference. And if MC can 't reduce their prices, then they need to make sure their servings and what they offer is worth what they 're charging."
Steak • British • European • Vegetarian
"The restaurant offers a vegan menu with 4 main dishes and several sides. We tried the Vegan Cheeseburger, Vegan Massaman cauliflower, and Vegan Charred Broccoli, all of which were really delicious. For dessert, we had the chocolate torte, which was delicious. The atmosphere at the restaurant was great too, with beautiful decorations and a cozy feel."
Pubs • Steak • Scottish • Breakfast
"We went here for dinner on our first night in Edinburgh because of the story of the dog Bobby. It was wonderful to see the statue and learn more about it, but the pub itself was a bit of a disappointment. The chef was finishing early so we were brought our starter and mains at the same time, and no opportunity to order a dessert. This was 8pm on a Friday night, so would have expected to be able to eat eithout the rush at that time. The staff were very friendly, but the service was quite slow. The food was okay, but nothing too special and the atmosphere was a bit dead. There are other better places to try scottish classics in the city."
Fish • Meat • Coffee • British
"This place is great if you want to have a business breakfast what we had. The food is nothing special: very basic buffet with normal stuff TBH this is what you could find in any hotel buffet for breakfast. Super overpriced for what it is! However, one thing that was great is that one could talk without having to shout over each other. Tables are not next to each other like other restaurants, so you can have a good degree of privacy to talk about business. Also the music is not loud which is great when you want to concentrate on important topics on the table. And the tables are of good size so we could put a laptop, notebooks and other devices on the table. Great service too! Staff is always on top of things there. Ideal for a business breakfast, but definitely not for the food"
Cafe • Pizza • Welsh • British
"Great location. Can sit inside, but more tables outside where most sit. Dogs more than welcome with treats provided! Been a number of times. Really friendly owner and staff. Food beautiful fresh and home made. Do baguettes etc, but it the home made dishes that really set it apart plenty of v options. Fantastic unspoilt area try a walk down through the woods or lane to the beach (no parking there) and come back for a cuppa and bite."
Cakes • Bagel • Asiatic • International
"Nice little place with tasty cheesecakes. They even have a good selection of bagels. But we here for the cheesecakes. We ordered an amaretto and pistachio and a malteser cheesecake. Both of which were nice, but I didn’t really taste much nuts on mines and my wife just thought hers was like a normal cheesecake with malteser on top (nothing particularly special). It was also a shame that the cheesecake was presented in a cardboard box so it was a bit crushed. We also got a bounty cheesecake milkshake and a Daim cheesecake milkshake. Both of which were terrific. Really tasty actually. Much better than the last milkshake I had. On top of that we ordered a rollo and milkybar traybake. Both were good but probably would have been tastier if we were hungrier when we ate them. The girl that served us was very nice and was able to offer recommendations. Overall, we are glad we have went and we enjoyed the food but not the best cheesecakes we’ve had."
Food • Cafés • Delis • Store
"Was in the west end of Edinburgh one Saturday morning and having skipped on breakfast, thought I would find a little cafe and grab a roll and a coffee for on the go. Cafe Vigo is situated right on the main road through the Corstorphine Area, so was ideal place for what I needed. For 11am on a Saturday morning it was packed both inside and out. Ordered the breakfast wrap and a coffee to go, and waited outside while it was prepared. Order was ready in no time and was VERY tasty! Staff are very friendly and would have no problem visiting here again if in the area."
Tea • Drinks • European • Desserts
Coffee • Healthy • Fast Food • Street Food
"really stunning eating. all chicken options are delicious and well made. the owner makes them all with healthy ingredients, so if they are a fitness goer, this place is perfect. the staff are incredibly friendly and generous with their portions. will definitely make that place my regular post-workout lunch"
Cafe • Cafés • Vegan • Breakfast
"Popped in for lunch on a recent trip to Edinburgh and was immediately drawn in by the cheerful appearance and extensive (and VERY reasonably priced) menu. We took so long to decide on our choices that it became a standing joke with the owner when we returned for brunch the following day! For such a small venture, the menu is vast, though the owner assured me that everything is homemade. Having tasted it, I believe him! My daughter enjoyed a toasted tuna and cheese bagel with a side of herby baked beans (utterly delicious), while I had the pulled pork and chipotle bean stew, which was topped with sour cream and jalapenos, and served with a side salad of leaves, tomato, toasted seeds and a balsamic drizzle. If you aren 't a fan of heat, it 's probably best to shy away from the stew as it was rather spicy, but it was tempered by the sour cream. The following day my daughter had the breakfast wrap, containing a 2 egg omelette, tomato, and a choice of filling. I had 'beans on toast ' which comprised homemade baked beans with thick slabs of crusty toasted bread, topped with a poached egg. As I can 't eat eggs, this was changed for a couple of rasher of bacon without a quibble. This is a fabulous little cafe with some really inventive items on the menu the Ultimate Macaroni Sandwich springs to mind! Give it a try!"
Full • Cafe • Wine • Bagels
"Good place, not noisy and great service. The downside though is the food, the menu is so limited which is understandable as this is the style of the bar. But the depressing part is that even with limited options depending mainly on bagels, the bagels themselves weren 't available leaving us only with Crisps as an option to snack with drinks."
Cafe • Wine • Tapas • High Tea
"The service was pretty bad. One waitress was trying her best, but I think she was new, so she didn 't have all the knowledge needed. The other one seemed more experienced but she forgot what we asked 3 times. We ordered 2 dishes to be served one after the other. We waited for the first course 25 minutes, and the place was empty, only other 2 tables that had already been served. The first platter was very good, with bacon, eggs, avocado, cheese and little bagels... When it was time to get the second dish, she informed us that it wasn 't available... why not telling us immediately?!? We opted for the cookies platter, after we were guaranteed that their cookies were baked and melt in the middle ... we got a plate that we would have created better ourleves with cookies, marshmellows and chocolate sauce from Lidl! It was of very poor quality, with supermarket cookies warmed up in the oven and the other 2 ingredients just put on the plate. We ordered 2 cappuccinos, that have been forgotten, so we just left asnd had a Starbucks! We were expecting a lot more from their reviews!"
Cafe • Cafés • Steak • Mexican
"If you are planning to visit this restaurant for a drink, make sure to sit in the designated area. We were put off by the rude greeting from the woman at the entrance. As soon as we walked in, she aggressively shouted, "Can I help you, can I help you" from across the room. It was clear she was irritated that we did not immediately know where to go. Disappointed by her attitude, we decided to leave and will not be returning. It is important to create a friendly and welcoming environment, especially for customers who are new to the establishment. Simply guiding them to the correct seating area for drinks or food would have sufficed."
American • Fast Food • Chicken Wings • Delivery Services
"terrible. terrible. terrible. read great reviews about this place, but unfortunately I did not have the same experience. it could be the fact that I arrived 45 minutes before closing or could it be because under new administration it is not as good as it was once. I have the bagel burger, which was well cooked by British laws (we leave the film.) chips looked like the frozen island. buffalo wings are not buffalo and the bbq wings lubricated so easy, I had better buffalo wings from bar’s. the blue cheese dip I read about from earlier reviews for this place was something new and beautiful, it was just not for me. diner looked clean, but the staff was much to chat with any other...read more"
Pubs • Food • Steak • French
"I’ve lived a 4 min drive from this place for nearly 2 years and had never been in as the vegan options were very limited but that is only at first glance! The chef loves to be creative, asking likes and dislikes then prepares the most delicious food! This is like no other food in the areahis attention to detail, flavour combinations and passion for what he does is outstanding! The staff team are equally amazing. Our server, Susan, was very passionate about us enjoying our whole experience. We’re already planning our next visit! Vegetarian options: Vegetarian visible on the menu. Vegan is cooked to order."
Vegan • Coffee • Vegetarian • Gluten Free
"After reading all the great reviews we just had to book the afternoon tea today and the little gem certainly lives up to all the hype. A lovely treat and such a different selection of sandwiches, quiche and without a doubt, the most delicious sausage rolls I have ever eaten. Actually wanted to but some to take home, but after a busy day, they had sold out. How dare they!! Huge slice of delicious carrot and pistachio cake and large scone with strawberry jam and clotted cream 2 large pots of tea . just couldn't fault it. We brought the new tapas menu home with us as well as half the above offerings too much to eat in one go and will certainly be booking that in the future. Lovely friendly owner and relaxed atmosphere. You really must try it opposite the old bread factory on Hucknall road so you cannot miss it."
Kebab • Cafés • Western • Vegetarian
"Always enjoy our visits to blondes since our first one many years ago. They are a fully cruelty free establishment and passionate about animal rights. True kindred spirits! They don’t just say they love animals… they really do! The food is fab, the cakes are divine and the range of products available to take home is huge considering the size of the cafe. They do take outs too and will cater for events. The honey blonde coffee is one of my firm favourite hot drinks ever. Can’t wait for our next visit! We’re going to pick up our Boxing Day hamper we pre ordered. You don’t have to be vegan to eat here (many of their customers aren’t) but if you are you will love it. Be prepared to wait for a table at busy times of buy food to go. They will do their very best to fit you in. Open Wednesday to Sunday 10-3 but check their Facebook page to be sure."
Cafe • British • European • Scottish
"Great place, I must admit I favour the outdoor seating as the atmosphere is good but you feel less cramped and overwhelmed, it feels cut off from the city and you could easily believe you were miles away. During busy hours the indoor seating just loses the atmosphere as it's so loud (you pretty much have to shout for the person nexto you to hear you) and cramped. If it's quiet then no complaints it feels warm and cosy, you can enjoy a drink or some food, there's a nice buzz and chatter. On every visit the service has been impeccable, the staff are all polite and attentive without being pushy or in your face. Drinks are well made, plenty of selection without being over the top, you can enjoy such a wide variety, you never just want to have one and with each visit you need to try something new. The food is easy and full of flavour, may not be a place for dinner but for a quick bite or some accompaniments for your drinks it is ideal. Definitely worth it!!"
Bars • Seafood • Burgers • Scottish
"This was our second visit to Chelsea Market. Both times the food has been tasty, well presented am pleased to say all piping hot. Read other reviews regarding unfriendly, unhelpful staff but we did not find this to be the case. The venue was very busy as it was a holiday weekend and the staff coped well and were very attentive throughout our meal . Regarding other comments on how noisy it can get, I would agree. On our previous visit in January it was not so busy and we were able to enjoy the background music and chat comfortably, however, this time it was very noisy, probably a combination of how busy it was and the venue acoustics but it was the sound of people enjoying themselves!"
Cafés • Kebab • Seafood • European
"The food is basic and satisfying for a reasonable price. However, this restaurant may not be ideal for families with young children as they do not have high chairs and the space is limited."