Reviews of Checkpoint. (Restaurant) in Edinburgh (Edinburgh).

Name: Checkpoint
Address: 3 Bristo Pl, Edinburgh EH1 1EY, United Kingdom, Edinburgh, Edinburgh
Price range: €€
Rating: 4.1

Checkpoint

485 Reviews

207 Comments

Restaurant

3 Bristo Pl, Edinburgh EH1 1EY, United Kingdom

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Information of Checkpoint, Restaurant 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.

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Open hours of Checkpoint

Sunday

8:30am–12am

Monday

8:30am–12am

Tuesday

8:30am–12am

Wednesday

8:30am–12am

Thursday

8:30am–12am

Friday

8:30am–1am

Saturday

8:30am–1am

Reviews of Checkpoint

Y. Y. T.

Food was ok, especially for the price. Coffee could have been better if it's a little hotter. Desserts were a little over the sweet side. Environment was good but staffs were slow at service, even to pay the bill took quite a while.

C. A.

I have loved everything I have eaten here. There's a great selection of food and drinks. It's a very large space so they can usually accommodate larger parties, even if you walk in during dinner time. Service is a bit slow, it sometimes seems like they're ignoring you, but it's nice that they're not down your throat trying to kick you out. They also have delicious vegetarian options.

A. Y.

Good vibes, lots of open spaces, funky decor. And a small menu that is quite good at what it delivers. I enjoyed the gnocchi, and would definitely recommend it here. The staff were friendly too, putting up with a large and rowdy crowd, even taking our pictures on request. Thanks for the chill vibes and good memories!

J. N.

I've been here a few times and I enjoyed the environment and staff. It is a nice place to go with friends. The food is OK and there are good options for vegetarians.

E. H.

Perfect balance between trendy upmarket dining and wholesome simple foods. I say upmarket but the pricing is reasonable and it helps that the staff are super nice and attentive! Perfect place for a study brunch or an intimate evening meal

A. S.

I ordered the cauliflower shawarma and note that, while delicious, is a take on or perhaps a deconstructed shawarma as what can we do out was literally an entire cauliflower! also what came out wasn't what was described on the menu as it said that it should have been with molasses pistachios but, as can be seen in the picture, it instead had pomegranate seeds on it (also it is massive!). Ultimately it's no bother for me but it wasn't what was advertised so I'm knocking a star off for that otherwise everything was great. On the Saturday night I went, i was there earlyish around five and there were loads of tables available. The staff were friendly and checked in a couple of times during the meal.

M. S.

Lovely cafe with a quirky interior that is so quintessentially Edinburgh you'll fall in love like I did. Great lunchtime menu and amazing staff who will have a wee cheery chat with you on a windy Scottish day.

N. T.

Brunch at Checkpoint: all the guides said to try it and I'm nothing if not compliant to implied authority, so... The atmosphere is great, very relaxed; lots of local students; pleasant, grungy backgroud music; friendly and helpful staff. But it is very dark - i had planned to read a book for half an hour or so. Not possible. Unless you are using an illuminated screen, reading/working not an option. This is a place for cosy chats over coffee. The food was very good but... well, is it ever okay for somewhere to get your order wrong? I went with hashbrown, poached eggs, and hot (spicy) salmon. I was served scrambled eggs. Was this a mistake or a deliberate decision in the kitchen? Because visually the plate was impressive with the scrambled eggs and I think it was actually all the better for it. One for the philosophers. The hash brown was EXCELLENT and all other sins can be forgiven. The coffee was fine. The flat white was too milky for my taste but the coffee in the americano was really nice and bitter. Juice comes from a bottle. Overall, it was a meaningful interaction. Will come back - and double-check my order (even though I'll probably be making the wrong choice).

I. S.

Seriously average quinoa, avocado salad. 95% lettuce.. for £8.50. Nice place to be though, good for coffee/drinks.

L. G.

Delicious food, really good for groups. We went early and they were basically empty which was great!

G. C.

Finally a place that serves Australian-style brunch! Loved the poached eggs and hash - gave a generous portion and had great coffee. Very helpful staff and nothing was unreasonably priced.

B. F.

Didn’t have a couple things on the menu for mid-day, otherwise a great experience.

M. B.

Great brunch, although takes a bit of time (but we were 9 and each ordered 2 items!).

N. I.

Very nice place for food in a good central location. Menu was small with not a lot of choice, but the food I had was delicious. Went for the belly pork which I highly recommend as it was delicious. Price wise it was reasonable and worth it for the taste. Inside was a bit bare, tables very spaced apart so it made for a nice setting for a meal with friends. Staff were nice although slow to serve, had to wait a long time before staff came to ask if we wanted anything else/the bill. Despite this, I would still recommend this place as the food was reasonably priced and delicious.

D. B.

Checkpoint has an amazing menu, with great exciting healthy food. Really loved the vibe here!

E. E.

I found this place by accident across from my hotel. It’s fantastic! Food and drinks all day long and the best Bloody Mary I’ve ever had in Edinburgh! Service is gracious and the menu has just about anything you could want. Very casual - many people just chilling or working on their laptops. My new favorite hangout in Old Town!

S. S.

Good food and coffee. I love hay they always have a few vegan options. The vegan breakfast in particular is very good, as are the various bowls I’ve tried here throughout the years. My only issue here is that it’s always so, so dark. More light so that I can see my food in the early evening would be ideal.

W. F. A.

Very serene atmosphere. Great food. Friendly staff. Good wine.

N. T.

Brunch at Checkpoint: all the guides said to try it and I'm nothing if not compliant to implied authority, so... …

G. S.

Nice tea!

H. W.

Went with a big group. The staff were lovely and the food was delicious!

K. P.

The food and ambience were great!

N. I.

E. E.

M. H.

So many great looking places to eat in Edinburgh but so glad we stumbled on this place. Called in after a visit to the amazing museum of Scotland good vibes from the start. Friendly staff, simple menu, great Music. I settled on the shakshuka, my partner on the aubergines on toast, simple dishes done really well Definitely be heading back next time we visit this great city.

B. F.

Visiting Edinburgh for the first time and wandered into Checkpoint for a late evening dinner. Steak was fabulous and the space was comfortable. I will absolutely return if I’m ever back in the area. Thanks for a good experience!

S. S.

K. A.

Came here for lunch - was alright. Gave it another chance for dinner and I’m so GLAD we did. What a wee gem. Must go, fantastic food and unbeatable prices. Great atmosphere. Nonetheless always seems half empty, intimate. Really recommend for dinner service. Lovely staff too!

C. G.

A table for 2 for a late lunch. Apart from being given a bottle of red (when asked for white) and the food being sent back because it was cold we had the best time! Ok, so they were a little chaotic. However, on being told of the issues the 2 staff that looked after us went above and beyond the call of duty. The portion sizes were big, the food was tasty and believe it or not, we would definitely go back.

M. A.

It was quite a busy Sunday but it still took 35 minutes to order drinks and they ended up coming after the meal but there was one really nice server that made up for the quick rushed service of the others. She came and made a bit of small talk with the table explained the situation and was the only person to check if we were ok. Just don't get a table if you need a quick meal

M. A.

Very very good food . Great menu

Z. H. (. S.

Very cozy and cute. Great environment with beautiful background music. Clean toilet downstairs with places for children and for mothers to feed their children. Staff are very very friendly. They always smile to you. It is close to Edinburgh university. It's never very crowded. Drinks are okay.

N. H.

Although we didn't eat here as it was fully booked, we were made welcome to enjoy a pre theatre drink. Given that the place was so busy, the staff were very efficient in a relaxed way and were extremely friendly. I'll definitely try to eat here sometime.

K. A.

B. R.

Haven’t tried the food yet but coffee and cakes are excellent, they also have some gluten-free and vegan options. Very friendly staff and quite unique interior design. I will definitely go back there to try some lunch and dinner options.

M. O.

Nice coffeshop/cafe during the day. Good food, interesting menu, nice atmosphere. Also turns into a bit of a bar in the evenings, but I've found the drink service is slow and the drinks are overpriced (£5-6 for a can of beer).

A. W.

Checkpoint was absolutely brilliant. A gem of a restaurant in the heart of Edinburgh. Quirky decor great food at reasonable prices and very friendly and welcoming staff. I loved it and wish we didn't live 250 miles and were only visiting.

K. G.

Checkpoint is a great place to come for reasonably priced, great food, lovely drinks, and alcoholic beverages. The only problem with the restaurant/cafe is that there doesn't seem to be a clear line between cafe, restaurant, and bar. This is not necessarily a bad thing, it's only that for me, the experience becomes slightly uncomfortable because of it. Since it's not necessarily set up as a cafe, I feel pressured to keep ordering food when I set up to do some work. Otherwise, it's a very cool and hip place to come for a bite to eat. I would not, however, recommend coming here if you're looking for a cafe.

n. m.

Very tasty food in interesting surroundings. They have a good menu with lots of options for gluten free and vegetarians which is nice. It's a bit pricey, but the atmosphere is nice and the staff friendly.

J. S.

Standard experience here. Soft drinks are very overpriced considering they just give you a can and a small glass with ice - why do non-drinkers get punished so highly? Toilets are in the back and downstairs - they’re also freezing and some heat could be used down there. The decor is quite cool.

K. H.

Really good food served up in a grand but comfortable room. An interesting selection of beers and a full cocktail list. The service is impressive too. Well worth a visit.

This was the BEST restaurant we found in pur week long trip in Glasgow and Edinburgh. Food was amazing: pure flavours, healthy, affordable and comfy atmosphere. Can’t recommend enough.

B. F.

H. W.

Went with a big group. The staff were lovely and the food was delicious!

R. T.

Good GF options, a decent menu of hearty food at very affordable prices. Decor is characterful but the low lighting feels a bit gloomy. A great affordable choice for food in this neighbourhood.

M. C.

Great big airy room, young trendy service staff, decent and cheapish coffee, menu that's a bit odd - all rosti and smashed avocado - but not bad, if a little lacking in flavour. Often quiet, with good WiFi, mornings and afternoons.

S. S.

Spacious and with plenty of tables. Buggy - friendly if you don't mind loud music in the afternoon. Friendly staff. Reasonable price for French toast and the amount of bacon that you get!

P. D.

The industrial feel of this restaurant has its benefits,high celings beautiful old building brought back to life by a group of bright young things friendly staff always willing to help and offer water top ups, inside sits a shipping container from which you can dine in which is a quirky talking point with guests, the first thing i asked the team was if this was just a pop up during the busy festival period and they said they intend to keep trading well after the festival but will probably change the opening hours accordingly. the coffee if fantastic with fresh pastries on display a vegan and gluten free menu is available upon request ,overall if you want a quick coffee or a new cool place to sow your friends this is the newest place around.

H. C.

I have always enjoyed Checkpoint. The staff are friendly and there is plenty of room to sit. They're creative with their menu options and I'd highly recommend breakfast here. The coffee is also done well here, if you're not looking for something to eat.

M. C.

Great atmosphere, friendly staff, good food and nice drinks. It has many vegetarian and gluten free options. However, it's a bit expensive for what you get, especially with food.

M. P.

Ordered the beef ragu fettuccine for £8. I don't know why people say it's expensive. Food was good for its price point. Portion was generous. Plenty of meat.

H. R.

Very comfy ambience, good variety of drinks, reasonable wine price. Unfortunately, I felt like there werent many dinner options on the menu, very few vegetarian ones and no vegan at all.

Z. M. S.

Nice place with interesting selection of brunch items

O. S.

Delicious food options to choose from, with pricing being quite reasonable. Coffee not the greatest, but you can always grab a beer instead. Service always very friendly, even when packed.

D. B.

Great fun on Friday night, have been in for lunch quite a few times actually now but have started going for drinks as well after work sometimes.. Pretty awesome cocktails and beer/wine selection. Beer on tap coming I'm told! Fave of mine. DB

M. S. W.

A nice restaurant with comfortable seating. The coffee I had was great and I’d love to visit again for food. The atmosphere was also great, owing to the impressive building and the interesting interior decor

Food was really good and friendly service but the current menu is seriously lacking and doesn't match with the online menu so couldn't get what we were expecting.

K. K.

I don't like these hipster places with their minimalist beaten up decorations. Don't know what to say, I just don't like having my food served in a flower pot or tin... If you like that sort of thing, sure go ahead, you'll love it, this place is just for you.

G. H.

The food was good, but there are discrepancies between the menu in the restaurant and what is shown on the official website. It should be updated so people know what is available to them before arrival.

L. D.

Nice café and restaurant. It is very large and thus, you should always find a quiet table. Great coffee and free WIFI. So also a good place for a business meeting or working

C. O.

Very tasty and filling brunch. The hash browns and scrambled egg was delicious! Good quality food and attentive staff.

T. M.

Great food, sunny, spacious and relaxing. It's a good antidote to the sometimes claustrophobic Brew Lab atmosphere. Will definitely go back.

C. S.

Delicious and interesting food. Service a tad slow but we weren't for hurrying anyway. A wee favourite spot. 😊

T. B.

Enjoyed our food here so much we came back for a second lunch. Perfect place to eat a late brunch or tasty lunch during the Edinburgh Fringe.

E. R. n. F.

It was a great place to park my butt and work for the afternoon. The food was exceptionally tasty and the staff was very sweet. FYI the restroom is down a flight of steps.

S. Y.

Wide open planned restaurant/cafe/Coffeeshop . Not quite sure on its identity, gives the air of an upmarket coffeeshop, with its decor and in-house shipping container, whilst providing table side service and meals. Lots of space for a laptop warrior to work especially the large bench in the backroom, providing ample lighting and space to spread out.

H. G.

Really great find, came for breakfast and thoroughly enjoyed ourselves. Coming back for dinner tonight! Absolute gem of a place, just around the corner from the Museum and Royal Mile.

D. M.

The atmosphere here is cosy, friendly, and laidback, the food is wonderful (Hello, halloumi chips), and the staff are fantastic. I love it here.

J. G.

Good coffees and enjoyable espresso martinis during a day out at the Edinburgh festival. Nice location, nice staff and a pleasant atmosphere, I'd recommend it.

A. G.

Great place where you can watch some of the countless irreverent performances of the famous Edinburgh Fringe Festival. Inside the hall there is a bar area to take a drink.

C. L.

Lovely food and great service. The menu steered away from the usual and there was a nice drinks selection.

K. O. L.

Nice place for cocktails, quite long wait however for just two drinks and it didn't seem that busy.

G. S.

Nice tea!

B. K.

Love this place. Loads of great beers and cocktails to choose from and a really healthy but tasty menu!

n. j.

Interesting restaurant. Food was good and plentiful. The staff were friendly and service was quick.

J. D.

Beautiful food and great service. So good we came back for dinner, having tasted the breakfast in the morning...

A. S.

Really good food! Very reasonably priced! Decent portions! Staff are lovely too!

J. L.

Good food and nice ambience

C. S.

Agree with other reviews food and coffee are fantastic but service is a bit slow. Great decor and friendly staff would recommend

K. P.

The food and ambience were great!

M. R.

Fab food, good beers, oh and THE BEST dessert EVER! Pineapple Upside down cake with Salted Caramel ice cream!!

B. C.

Good food, good beer. Absolutely fantastic waitress! Look forward to the next get together

A. D.

Very tasty dessert, the staff is polite and nice. Prices for drinks are rather slightly below average

N. P.

Amazing food and a great place to spend an afternoon working/relaxing with friends. They serve coffee/beer/wine and a small selection of liquor

I always enjoy going to checkpoint, great food, good drinks and friendly staff. All at a reasonable price.

א. כ.

I wanted to find a place to work with my laptop and that place fitted perfectly. they have surprisingly good food and there are some good options for vegetarians too

P. H.

Very, very tasty indeed.

J. A.

Great place, really warm service and tasty food. Try the roll with black pudding! Fantastico

J. M.

Great place for food and drinks.. Had a lovely dinner before off to the theatre, wonderful, very reasonably priced too!

K. W.

Delicious food, nice atmosphere and good prices. Nice choice of wines.

A. W.

Good food and beer. Mrs loved the cocktails also. We'll be back soon. Thanks all.

E. W.

Good service, went for brunch with our vegetarian granddaughter and she was happy with the choice.

A. D.

Great little place for relaxed food and drink with good tunes/atmosphere. Pastrami sarnie was ace.

V. R.

Delicious food at a decent price. Not pictured, but the pork belly is AMAZING

K. G.

Food: fresh, clean. Service: Outstanding. Discovered this place while on vacation. Highly recommend.

J. B.

Great place to grab a coffee or a beer. Always plenty of tables and nice, friendly staff.

C. M.

Absolute lovely experience, fab decor, adorable staff and scrumptious food. To die for, a swell experience!

P. B.

Great food, nice price, super staff. I'll come back for sure.

r. m.

Good atmosphere, food and wine, lots of gluten free, veggie and vegan choices.

P. M.

The food is good, very unsual and creative but the music is far too loud

H. 7.

Brilliant spot. The fried corn and coffee mayo was a real revelation for me. Plenty vegy stuff. I liked this.

Lovely little place great for a quick bite or a meal and not at an unreasonable price

C. M.

Food was amazing and the staff were friendly. Service was fast

T. K.

Best restuarant in Edinburgh. Love everthing about it. Must try walnut goat salad

R. C.

Amazing food at good prices with excellent service. Can't reccomend enough.

W. M.

Really good food and decent coffee. A quiet spot to get something done for sure.

A. I. (. C. d. N.

The deserts here are amazing! Even the vegan options, you literally can't tell it's vegan.

D. C.

Pretty epic vegan chickpea and sweet potato dahl. Nice vibe and friendly staff.

A. F.

I've never been wowed by the food and I was once nearly poisoned by an overripe overnight oats.

M. D. B.

Excellent food, medium prices, good atmosphere and nice people.

B. J.

Great food and service. Really like the interior - relaxed and smart.

N. H.

Delicious jackfruit wrap. Excellent friendly staff.

J. D.

Beautiful food and great service. So good we came back for dinner, having tasted the breakfast in the morning...

P. B.

Great food, nice price, super staff. I'll come back for sure.

J. R.

Very good service staff friendly and helpful 👍

C. L.

Good place for wine and light meals.

I. O.

Nice little place, food is average.

C. R.

Prices are competitive, but I found the burger very dry

D. B.

Delicious brunch! A little slow, but friendly service.

M. M.

Suprisingly good food,pleasant staff and not to expensive.

D. W.

Tasty food, pricey though and the service is a bit disinterested.

N. N.

Great food, but the burgers are near impossible to eat closed because the bread is so thick

B. M.

Great food for a great price. Very good atmosphere

Y. M.

Amazing vibe, mood lighting in the evening is the best. Great service, defo recommend!

R. K.

Always great food, staff and atmosphere. A banker

A. B.

A great place to sit and relax and the food is delicious!

S. C.

Love the place. Great coffee and food

T. O.

Relaxed atmosphere and plenty of room. Good food and service.

V. G.

What an amazingly peaceful cafe, one of my favourite in the city

J. C.

Good quality food, good menu, reasonable prices.

G. S.

Very tasty coffee. Great atmosphere!

M. M.

Great food, nicely redone forest cafe

L. A.

Usually food and drink great;Halloumi burger so so this time.

Good food when you are looking for a later breakfast. :)

A. M.

Cool vibes. Good food. Friendly service.

A. M.

Beautiful spot, great evening meal and lovely staff. A+++

S. M.

Really great room and reasonably priced food

A. B. (.

Really cool design inside with very friendly and helpful staff. Great experience.

N. H.

Delicious jackfruit wrap. Excellent friendly staff.

W. B.

Great food and atmosphere despite the rain

Popped in for a few beers and to read the paper. Nice vibe and good table service.

V. B.

Lovely staff, ambience, delicious fresh food. Yum!

B. S.

Great coffee but super slow service

C. L.

Good place for wine and light meals.

I. O.

Nice little place, food is average.

R. M.

food was good. service could be improved.

T. S.

Coffee is ok, service could be a bit faster.

E. R.

Tasty food but a little loud for conversation.

E. D.

Great food at respectable prices.

A. H.

Food was good, service was average

C. A.

Nice food, service is a bit slow though

W. H.

Excellent meal worth another visit

G. E.

Good place for a pit stop, very friendly staff

Veggie breakfast is the best I’ve had

C. D.

Great food lovely coffees

G. H.

Good burger. Fries are good too!

S. L.

Great place for a quiet coffee near uni.

S. L.

Great service and nice food!

I. A.

Been here for an hour . Still haven't received our food

E. G.

The principal burger his's very amazing

L. Š.

Food is amazing special burgers

W. T.

Very tasty ox cheek, once it finally arrived

Average. Patty was ok. Bun was not fresh

K. P.

Busy, vibrant, amazing food

W. W.

Delicious breakfast and good service

J. C.

Saw Chris Difford from Squeeze... It was great!

A. F.

Fabaroony! Amazing foood, haunted stair case though

B. B.

Great food and nice environment

M. K.

Great food and atmosphere.

A. C.

Philfy rolls are great and inexpensive.

J. R.

Very good service staff friendly and helpful 👍

M. S.

Nice coffee and chilled pad

P. A.

Loved their Eggs Benedict!

R. K.

Great place for food and drinks

D. “. C. H.

Great venue, great acts!

D. W.

Nice reasonably priced pace

A. W.

A very good lunch point. Pleasent staff.

D. S.

Well worth a visit and reasonable prices

M. F.

Good food and good value

P. W.

Smashing food, and great staff

N. M.

Good food and ambience

E. A.

Best Cappucino in Edinburgh

D. F.

We met a guy outside this restaurant who advised against it but after reading some reviews we gave it a try. Absolutely no regrets!! I had the baked cod with chorizo in a wonderful bean sauce and my wife had the wings and a lentil/squash salad. Both dishes were creative, well presented and delicious. We're from Canada so can't come back regularly.....oh well. Love Edinburgh btw!

C. M.

Upstairs at fringe... Larry Dean

S. R.

Better than good

r. t.

Excellent service.

C. C.

Brilliant food

M. B.

Great coffee

G. K.

Great old fashioned

S. P.

Good service

E. A.

Amazing food

T. E. B.

(Translated) The food is salty, the service staff are not very welcoming, but overall it is not bad (Original) 食物比较咸，服务人员不是很热情，但总体还不错

M. O.

(Translated) Modern to youthful decor, wonderfully intimate atmosphere, very nice service and good food, also vegetarian - perfect value for money. (Original) Moderne bis jugendliche Einrichtung, wunderbar intime Atmosphäre, sehr liebe Bedienung und gutes Essen, auch vegetarisch - perfektes Preisleistungsverhältnis.

D. W.

(Translated) Very hip minimalist place. Food and beverage selection very good. (Original) Sehr hipper minimalistischer Ort. Speisen-und Getränkeauswahl sehr gut.

C. B.

(Translated) Nice restaurant, great service. The food is good. The avocado cheesecake is especially recommended. Cool interior, container in the middle of the restaurant. Price-performance absolutely ok. (Original) Schönes Restaurant, toller Service. Essen ist gut. Der Avocado-Cheesecake ist besonders zu empfehlen. Cooles Interieur, Container mitten im Restaurant. Preis-Leistung absolut ok.

주.

(Translated) It's noisy. Employees come to me too often;) (Original) 시끄러워요. 종업원이 너무 자주와서 치워가요.;)

g. m.

(Translated) An original and nice place. Warm welcome, excellent salads, to recommend for a lunch break or a relaxing break. (Original) Un endroit original et sympathique. Accueil chaleureux, salades excellentes, à recommander pour une pause déjeuner ou une pause détente.

M. Y.

(Translated) Not food, but warmed plates from the supermarket. Design is super. (Original) Не еда, а разогретые тарелки из супермаркета. Дизайн - супер.

주.

(Translated) It's noisy. Employees come to me too often;) …