Reviews of Thistles. (Coffee Shop) in Edinburgh (Edinburgh).
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Information of Thistles, Coffee shop in Edinburgh (Edinburgh)
On this page you’ll find the address, open hours, more popular times, the contact, photos and real reviews of this business.
This business has received very good reviews from their customers, so probably it’s a place you should try if you are looking for this kind of services.
Map
Open hours of Thistles
Sunday
Closed
Monday
7am–2pm
Tuesday
7am–2pm
Wednesday
7am–2pm
Thursday
7am–2pm
Friday
7am–2pm
Saturday
Closed
Reviews of Thistles
t. r.
BANGING ❤️ Best veggie breakfast I’ve had I years. The sausages were so good.
My partner had the small Scottish breakfast which was huge and with lots of meat. Staff were really friendly and attentive. Highly recommend.
E.
Lovely small family run business. Fresh food, good size portions.you can amend your order according to your fancy. Gluten free, vegetarian and lactose free options available. Will go back again. Photos of recent menu and prices attached.
C. T.
The staff there was super friendly. The vibe was also good. Ordered a Scottish breakfast and it was cooked perfectly. The toast was surprisingly delicious.
M. F.
Great convivial atmosphere thanks to a welcoming staff who are mindful of customers' individual needs. I really enjoyed my custom order breakfast and was pleased that the staff anticipated my dietary restrictions.
Places like this are worth more to a city than all the chain restaurants and coffee shops, and anyone who claims to value community should support them and also take a coffee to go.
B. Ş.
Great breakfast. Saw that in Google as the best breakfast in Edinburgh. I am not sure if it was the best breakfast but it was pretty good. Nothing fancy though, very casual place. We loved it.
H. D. W.
It’s just the best. Great value. The fry up slaps. Used to get the breakfast rolls practically every other day and still love them. Only wish it was open for the Sunday hungover!
C. B.
best gluten free breakfast ever (left) with lorne sausage, haggis and the nicest gluten free bread I’ve ever had! Really good value for money too
R. M.
Excellent full Scottish, quick and friendly service + great prices
c. w.
Scottish breakfast was cooked to perfection! Went in with 6 of us and the vibe from the owner was great! Had a good laugh with us all and gave us some great advice as to what to see!
Would go back every day if I could!
Shame you can't drink coffee out side... jokes 😂😂
J.
A wonderful, welcoming cafe tucked away in the city. I had an amazing traditional Scottish breakfast which came with plenty of food (even for the small portion) at a very affordable price. The staff were friendly and helpful as well. Highly recommend!
G. B.
This is a great wee place,
Coffee is good,Fry ups , Home made Macaroni, Steak pie . First class.Slice sausage and egg doubler if your needing a quick fix
T. P.
Best breakfast in the Burgh. And a small breakfast at under a fiver is simply sensational. They also serve tea in a mug rather than a silly one bag pot which is also a bonus! And staff are lovely to boot! Cannae fault it
R. E. F. P.
Delicious breakfast sold here! Seriously worth it. This place has great reviews for a reason. The owner was also incredibly welcoming. Food was quick coming out, and piping hot. Give it a try!
D. R.
Small Scottish breakfast wae a mug o tea, absolute scrumptious, quick service, nice cafe atmosphere, friendly, a wee bit under priced.
I'll be back soon.
S. I.
Excellent staff and tasty food. Portions are generous, and I will definitely be returning.
B. F.
Awrite John thanks for feeding us every lunch time. I am the roofer that came in everyday food was spot on everyday bud and served from the lovley zoe. We not working anymore bud so next time I am in Edinburgh I will pop in to say hello. Hope u all have a great Xmas bud.
J. S.
Very good sized portion for the Scottish Breakfast and very yummy. Very friendly and great value!
C. J.
Nice people great food made to order.
It is actually awesome food.
And busy busy busy.
E.
A wonderful family-run café! While known for their fabulous Scottish breakfasts, they serve a wide range of top quality delicious and affordable food that never disappoints! Try the salted caramel brownies (you'll thank me later!) The owners are friendly folk who care about their customers.
S. M.
I have been visiting regularly (once or twice a week) for around a year now and the food is absolutely delicious. I usually order steak pie, macaroni (sometimes with haggis or sausage added) or the all day Scottish breakfast.
They have around 4 different hot dishes available each day with the menu changing each day of the week (Wednesday is Steak pie day). The food is always cooked to perfection and served piping hot.
They also provide meals ready to be heated up at home which I believe are very popular with older people.
Portion sizes are always very generous and the hot meals are excellent value.
It is a family run business and well worth supporting if you are in the area. I promise you wont be disappointed.
Keep up the good work guys 👍
B. C.
I dine in at Thistles often when I visit Edinburgh. Food is always good and wholesome. Service is friendly too.
S. C.
Most friendly and welcoming cafe owner I’ve ever met. Amazing food, amazing value 😍. Myself and my boyfriend happened upon this place during our stay in Edinburgh and just had to go back every morning for breakfast!
Both being veggies we wanted a good hearty breakfast just without the meat. Thistles just hit the spot perfectly. I would just ask the owner what I should have and he’d make me something amazing. The value for money was amazing ! (Especially for two broke students!)
Not only did we have amazing food and great service. John the owner would even give us advice on where to visit during our stay, what to see, how to get there. Like our own local tour guide. Each morning we went back he’d come over ask how we were and what we got up to etc giving even more friendly advice on what to do.
We even got a sneaky free taste of the yummy caramel brownie! 😍
It’s clear to see how this place had such amazing reviews ! Well worth the visit. We loved it so much
Thank you to everyone in Thistles!
G. H.
Lovely food, friendly staff. Can't beat the breakfast!
C. M.
My boyfriend and I came in for breakfast after our neighbour recommended we check it out. The service was fantastic, food was incredible value and really tasty - we're nearing Christmas so it was nice to be able to have a wee breakfast date with my boyfriend without worrying about breaking the bank! John was super cheerful and took the time to have a chat with us before we left, which was lovely! ... also I genuinely think that they sell the best chocolate brownies I've ever tried in my life!
M. J. B. d. S.
Great breakfast! Nice place and friendly staff. Amazing!
J. A.
The lasagna and chips were amazing. They have an excellent customer service which makes you feel at home. This was my first time in Scotland and they made me love it.
B. G.
Lovely home made food. Friendly staff. Good glutenfree options.
S. B.
Fantastic service. We only popped in for a couple of hot chocolates to warm ourselves up whilst waiting on an appointment. The staff were lovely, attentive and super friendly. The hot chocolate was good too. A nice little cafe.
R. U.
Best takeaway in Edinburgh and not over priced like some places. Staff are lovely and friendly. Mac and cheese is beautiful
S. B.
Fantastic food i really recommend the traditional Scottish breakfast, and the other half says the breakfast wrap was great.
H. R.
We bought the New Years steak pie this year and honestly hands down, the best pie we’ve had and even reheats well.
My partner goes regularly with work colleagues and is always bragging about Thistles so definitely a place worth going. I just wish we could buy the steak pies regularly rather than once a year :).
Thank you!
I. W.
Staff are exceptional!
The food is of restaurant quality the portions are to be desired by far the best cafe in the town you will not be disappointed with a choice for all!
Keep up the good work
JB BELLS BOYS WILL BE BACK
O. Y.
Amazing food & drinks - wonderful friendly and funny hosts :) my friends and I ordered the lunch specials, they had multiple options and we all ordered something different and it was all very delicious! Highly recommend you come with an empty stomach, because the only regret you'll have is if you don't try some of the cakes or slices for dessert ;)
j. w.
we‘ve tried several restaurant in Edinburgh,including some luxury ones. but this one is the best!everything is perfect,real home cooking.
C. M.
Amazing local cafe... Best breakfast in Edinburgh hands down
S. G.
Been here for breakfast rolls a couple of mornings... have to say they are fab! Would totally recommend and looking forward to my next visit...
S. F.
Fantastic customer service with a smile, great prices a absolute gem.
J. P.
Good veggie breakfast with lovely peppers and onions, had mine today on pancake which made for quite a twist
M. J.
First time visit to this cafe. Had a really good breakfast with a good selection of tasty ingredients, generous portion too! Worth a try.
p. r.
Nice breakfast rolls, nice staff
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Love it every time I come here. I discovered Thistles in January and have not been disappointed even once. John's cooking is great and he likes coming up with ways to add variety to his menu. There's a personal touch to everything he does and it's hard not to come back.
T. W.
It's amazing having such a great eatery right next door to us!
Big thumbs up to all at thistles 👍 give it a try well deserved Scotland's best breakfast award
J. S.
John provided me with an amazing platter of sandwiches at short notice!! The sandwiches were made with the freshest bread and a fantastic choice of fillings including egg, roast beef and coronation chicken to name just a few of them. They were presented beautifully and all eaten by the end of the party!!! John was so helpful and i would
Highly recommend Thistles. I can’t wait to return and try his famous steak pies next and the cakes look rather tempting too! Thanks John again for helping me out of a tricky situation. Sharon Steel
M. B.
I never new this place was here walked past but will be going for breakfast all time. Beautiful place .
D. W.
Superb cafe/bistro. I buy my lunch from here most days as I work across the street. Outstanding value for money, excellent quality, and friendly people running it. Don't be slow if you want the steak pie though!
L. S.
Stayed in a guest house around the corner, went here every day for breakfast, good food, good value, & lovely people. X
I. Y.
Tried this gem on a recommendation now its my turn to pass it on, the food is outstanding, fresh and homemade and the value unbelievable. John and Michelle effortlessly make you feel welcome .... i only wish i lived nearer Edinburgh so i could eat here more often.
P. S.
Simple things done well.
Just picked up a bacon roll first thing in the morning. Cheery staff (more so than me!), lovely bacon and fantastic roll = great start to the day. Well done to the Thistle team - I will return/ recommend
G. i. B.
Second delivery of ready meals for my dad. Food excellently presented and first class. Delivery bang on time again too.
Looking forward to our next order and delivery
Thanks
J. B.
This was our daily early morning stop for breakfast and coffee while we spent a week in Edinburgh and the food and experience was outstanding. We can't wait to visit again.
P. R.
Experienced Scottish Breakfast on New year's eve day. Affordable and good food. Nice and friendly service and keep it up.
E. T.
Lovely little cafe, very friendly staff and good food. The small scottish breakfast is still pretty big! Would definitely recommend
W. M.
Wonderful child/parent friendly cafe, thoughtful table service and breakfast was scoffed.
A. P.
The staff are amazing & super friendly, massive selection, really tasty food and fantastically priced. Also, when you order coffee you get a proper mug 😍 one of my favourite places for food this end of town!
B. H.
John is an amazing guy who doesn’t just make great food at great prices but also goes above by supporting his customers who have no one to talk to regarding their mental health.
T. L.
Amazing place to have lunch. Been twice for Steak Pie Wed it’s soooo gooood. You’ll love it I heard bfast is braw also. Chris and young lady that work there are so friendly and helpful. I could eat there every day. Just go.
j. m.
Thistles Cafe is an excellent place to go for a Scottish breakfast! Proper service, friendly service and different hot lunches every day.
Yum!
R. W.
Excellent small Scottish breakfast. Great value. A very special place.
S. L.
It gives the impression of a greasy spoon, but the quality is way higher than usual. Friendly staff and high quality morning rolls. Definitely a good place to pop in for brekky.
S. K.
Friendly service, hearty menu, lovely homemade soups and tempting baked goodies - made by hand. Overall a fantastic wee cafe
D. W.
Found staff very friendly and went beyond helpful . We had breakfast very enjoyable loved the haggis best I ever had there and at home thank you all very much
J. H.
Fantastic breakfast wraps, soup also great and friendly team.
M. S.
Mark here from timpson on Lothian road
The meals here are amazing.
Get yrself in guys 👦
D. K.
Omg this is awesome everything taste perfect!
I’ll definitely go back.
K.
Class breakfast form the 3 Irish lads wel be back
S.
As eveyone said, its good, service is great and it's cheap.
Had a great traditional breakfast !
E. G.
Lovely staff and the pancakes were amazing :)
R. S.
Lovely hot food options at lunch time and really friendly and helpful service. Good empire biscuits.
G. P.
Great food and fantastic value
S. M.
Lovely friendly atmosphere, good food freshly made and tasty. Will definitely be back.
R. F.
Great food! Great prices! Really friendly staff! Best cafe in the area.
P. S.
Great value and great service .
r. b.
Awesome wholesome home made food, Great friendly staff , would highly recommend grabbing lunch here!
M. H.
This is a lovely small cafe and the food is always great. The owners are lovely too.
B. M.
Hands down best breakfast rolls eveeeeeer
J. W.
A wonderful experience staff really friendly food excellent keep up the great work xxx
D. G.
Brilliant food and lovely people. Love steak pie wednesday!
k. h.
Full Scottish breakfast for only £5.50! Definitely recommend for an affordable and satisfying breakfast
I. W.
Amazing breakfast. I had veggie and college had Scottish. Both were epic
R. g. “. J.
Very good food , great service
M. W.
Working in the taxi trade, I am on the road a lot. This is the perfect unwind and amazing food. Service is second to none.
D. I.
Excellent good food and good prices
J. Y. C.
Fantastic breakfast and coffee to light up my day! Enjoy the cheerful atmosphere in the place!
R. R.
What a great little place! Nothing pretentious going on here, great value and a most affable host. Highly recommended
S. C.
Good food.. friendly down to earth atmosphere... always pop in when passing now
F. J.
Lovely coffee, very tasty breakfast roll and service with a cheery smile. Definitely be back!
J. W.
I had an excellent breakfast here for an incredibly reasonable price. Highly recommended!
G. E.
Best cooked breakfast in Tolcoss, friendly staff, competitively priced. Recommended.
G. M.
I had the mulligatawny soup and it's delicious
J. F.
You will not be disappointed great stuff great food amazing Thistles, 🙋🏻♂️🥂
T. G.
Great home cooking. Very friendly staff. Great prices.
B. K.
Straight up proper breakfast!
B. M.
Excellent food, even better service, regards from Argentina, rrrrugby derby day!
N. K.
Friendly staff and efficient service. Food was lovely
B. W.
Brill place best Breakfast in Edinburgh
B.
Best breakfast in edinburgh service is the best keep up the good work
J. F.
The very best rolls I ever had so far in town.
M. C.
The best service and fantastic food for a great price
J. R.
Nice pleasant surroundings quick and friendly service food good to
G. D. P.
Really good food! Good service!
M.
Excellent fresh food magic staff service.
A. C.
Best local for awesome cheap food with great staff and service
C. Y.
Stellar food from some of the most genuine people I’ve met
S. G. S.
Wonderful attention and excellent food. Regards from Argentina!
c.
Lovely breakfast. Friendly staff.
A. M.
You gotta visit if you're in Tollcross, can't be beat
S. B.
Friendly staff and good food.highly recommented
B. M.
Friendly staff great food.
c. r.
Great food great prices
S. D.
Amazing food and value for money
H. S.
Best breakfast ever!
M. N.
Really good service, nice owners and good food
G. F.
Friendly staff and good food.
G. G.
Amazing service and great morning rolls
I. R.
Best breakfast and lunch in Edinburgh!!
M. M.
Great service and value for money.
G. M.
Great Breakfast and Great Banter 👍
S. F.
Friendly
P. T.
Cracking home cooked food.
J. B.
Lovely breakfast
K. R.
very good food
h. B.
Nice and quiet
L. G. M.
(Translated) The owners are very nice and the food is delicious and very well priced, they have gluten-free options, toast, hamburgers, soups... I recommend it 100%
(Original)
Los dueños son muy simpáticos y la comida esta riquísima y muy bien de precio, tienen opciones sin gluten, tanto tostadas, hamburguesas, sopas... Lo recomiendo 100%
L. M.
(Translated) Excellent the burgers are excellent 🍔 highly recommend if you are passing through Edinburgh thanks to the chef
And the welcome is great 👊👌
(Original)
Excellent les hamburgers sont excellents 🍔 recommande vivement si vous êtes de passage à Edimbourg merci au chef
Et l'accueil est super 👊👌
A. J.
I. M.
(Translated) Small but nice!!!
(Original)
Klein, aber fein!!!
R. “.
R. S.