Loudons Fountainbridge

Would certainly recommend this place! Amazing for breakfast and brunch/lunch. I had the Scottish salmon toast, and my gluten intolerant and dairy free friend had the best pancakes. There were a lot of other Gluten free options available! Sweet staff and quick service even though it was quite busy!

Absolutely tasty food, and very kind personnel. The bread is definitely made in-house and the scone was divine! Wish i could stay longer so I can eat here everyday 🥰❤️

This was such a nice find!! We came in for brunch in a Sunday and the place was packed, which is always a good sign! I ordered the chicken benny thing and holy moly it was super tasty! I also tried the guest coffee bean, which was also delicious! I love that they do that!

Greatest breakfast experience we’ve ever had! The menu was so unique, we felt like ordering everything! The food was exceptional and the staff was incredibly kind + the ambiance was also chic and minimalistic which added to their modern vibe :) We also took some desserts for takeaway: the salted caramel brownie and lemon tart were to die for! Will definitely be coming here again on our next trip to Edinburgh.

We came here early on a Sunday morning for breakfast. The food was absolutely delicious. It was clear that the bread etc. is made in house. Unfortunately, our lattes weren’t very hot, which was the only thing that could be improved on. Looking forward to coming back here another time.

Really great food. Had the Scottish salmon toast and my husband had the Scottish breakfast. Very beautifully platted. We even came back a second time. I also had the dark chocolate raspberry tart which was delicious. Highly recommend this place.

Never had a bad meal here. Quickly became a mainstay whilst I was visiting Edinburgh. Between the delicious Benedicts, full Scottish breakfasts and French toast (latter two not pictured) it’s impossible not to keep returning. Staff are always lovely as well. Worth noting it can get quite busy during the breakfast and lunch rushes.

We went here twice while visiting Edinburgh and absolutely loved it. The freshly squeezed orange juice is lovely and the cakes are delicious. I particularly loved the halloumi salad, and the coffee is great there too. Also got the full breakfast another day which was tasty, and nice to get a chance to taste a small bit of haggis. There's a nice relaxing atmosphere in there, especially if you can get a seat at the couch. I highly recommend it and will go back next time I'm in Edinburgh.

Awesome breakfast spot in Edinburgh! They offer breakfast and lunch all day, great coffee, and pastries. Staff were very friendly and prompt. The setting was very clean and offer inside and outside seating. We tried the smashed avocado toast and cappuccino, both were delicious. Highly recommended! Pro tip: make reservations

Great food, bright and clean atmosphere, friendly service. Had a lovely breakfast here. So much on the menu looked good, but we stuck to the toast menu for breakfast. Wife and I both ordered the smoked salmon toast and it's been my favorite thing I've eaten in Edinburg on this trip. A meticulously constructed tower of deliciousness. All flavors and textures balanced plus a perfect soft boiled egg right on top. The salmon itself was so flavorful, I'll be dreaming of this breakfast for some time. My boys devoured pancakes and french toast from the kids menu. Was very pleased to see they offered a French press coffee. It was the perfect way to start our day.

Came for a late brunch while in the area. Service was pretty bad as they just forgot to bring us our drinks, even after the food came. Food was ok but nothing great. I had the pancakes and they were just ok.

Starting off the restaurant is clean and modern. Wasn't crowded and food came out quickly. The French toast with ham and Gruyere cheese was delightful. The sauce on it was an excellent addition. The GF got cinnamon swirl pancakes. Pretty decent but super sweet so do with that as you will. Coffee and drinks were also good. Service took a while to get to the table, was kind of just sitting there for a long bit before a waiter came by. After that the server was excellent.

Food masters cook and bake here. The service was friendly and prompt. Large windows let in lots of light for a comfortable, lovely view. The date-walnut pancakes were just the right density and flavor. Not heavy. Not overly sweet.

Loved the food and service. The first time we came (it was so good we went twice on our visit at Edinburgh). It was full but a table for two was found. It took a bit longer to get some items but everything was delicious. Vegan breakfast was great and toast with mushrooms delicious and filling.

There's plenty of space. Servers were nice. I got the chai latte and mushroom toast. Both were tasty.

Found this place via Yelp because we wanted a quick breakfast before venturing into Edinburgh for the day, and it was close to our accommodation. Found out they've been open for 10 years, and you can see why. Bright, airy room. Friendly, attentive staff, and the food if so delicious. I'm gluten-free (not by choice), and am used to having very few options on a menu. I've never seen coffee pancakes with caramelized bananas on a menu before, so I ordered them, and they did not disappoint. We loved this place so much we popped in for a quick bite before heading to the airport on our last day, and this time I had the blackberry porridge with apple compote. Even better than the pancakes. If you're a traveller looking for a great breakfast place while visiting Edinburgh, definitely go!

Great spot to over eat at breakfast! I enjoyed the Full breakfast.... it was FULL! Egg, haggis, black pudding, potato cake, bacon, mushrooms and tomato plus add salmon! Everything was very good and I'm stuffed. The latte was solid as well as I added the scone of the day! Yup...gluttony is on the menu!

Everything, food, services, staff, location for us . Loved it! Go, go go. Eggs are really good!

My coworker brought me here for lunch since it was right around the office. It's a pretty popular brunch spot in the city as the place was rather busy when we arrived. Maybe I should've tried one of the bennys or another main dish, but the food didn't stand out too much to me. But then again, I did order a soup --particularly their soup of the day, which was a Tomato and Coconut Soup (£5). The bowl was plenty and heartwarming on a cold day, which also came with two slices of bread. While the bread was pretty grainy and plain, I did appreciate that the butter was soft and easy to spread. For now, this spot is a-okay in my book. I will re-evaluate after I return and try one of their main entrees.

Finding a good breakfast with early opening hours is a tough find in Edinburgh. Loudens had to be one of the best options for early breakfast. I loved everything about this place. Large windows to people watch and gaze at the rain, very friendly service & a huge menu to satisfy vegans, vegetarians and omnis. My only critique - ** and the menu does warn you if you pay attention**- everything is served at room temperature! So if you want hot coffee or cappuccino, then you have to request it. I ordered a soy cappuccino, a Florentine benedict with mango Chili salsa and Scottish porridge with strawberry puree. The cappuccino was strong. Thankfully i did notice the warning, so i did request extra hot. The eggs benedict was cooked perfectly. The chili mango salsa was odd but tastey. The Scottish porridge was really oatmeal and the portion was HUGE. I thought it would be a small side but it is like 2 cups worth of oatmeal. Delicious though I wish the meals were hot. I thought room temperature would be find for food but I would have preferred hot food too.

Decided to eat here as it was only five minutes from my hotel, so I was there right when they opened in the morning. I was promptly seated and had orange juice with the Hoots Mon Benny, and both were delicious. The Benny had the perfectly poached eggs and easy to cut muffin, as I have had rather tough benedicts before. I also decided to try the carrot cake with a cappuccino afterwards, and the carrot cake had wonderful citrus notes in the frosting and was well proportioned. Overall, the service was efficient and the meal was very satisfying (glad I went early as there was a huge line out front only a few hours later!)

Went on a Saturday with no reservation and still got sat within 15 minutes. Super good food and nice environment.

Solid breakfast. I had the full breakfast and the haggis here was high quality as well as the potato scones. The coffee was good as well. Service was great and responsive and prices were reasonable. Would like to try a scone next time.

Great breakast - good variety. We had Avocado Mash, the Brioche French Toast and Vegeterian Breakfast - all delicious, well apportioned and reasonably priced.

A modern and hip spot for brunch with lots of options and quick service. My husband and I stopped by here after reading all of the fantastic reviews. This place solidly got a 4 out of 5 in our book. They have fantastic modern brunch options from Scottish to American favorites. We opted for a Benedict and avocado toast. Both were very delicious and beautifully prepared. It almost seems that this restaurant is single handedly subsidizing the spinach industry. There was a HUGE amount of spinach on both of our dishes. While it was fantastic quality, I think it was enough for a family of bunnies to eat rather than what an individual may want to consume for breakfast; however if you're a big spinach fan, this may be perfect for you. We also ordered a variety of coffee beverages from the flat white to the matcha latte. They were tasty and rather mild in flavor. There were plenty of families and couples at this location, so if you're looking for a spot that will have something for everyone, this could be your brunch spot!

This place was right around the corner from where we stayed in Edinburgh, so popped in for breakfast after our red eye flight. It's was a Sunday during Fringe, so the place was packed and there was a line out the door. Luckily, the line moved quickly. The have a full breakfast menu, including a variety of Bennies, which seems to be their specialty. I don't do haggis or black pudding, but it you're more adventurous, those are Benny options. I had a bacon and avocado Benny which was excellent. I also ordered a side of wedges, which were a bit bland and not crispy enough. From what I saw of other people orders, I would stick to the Bennies.

Loudons Full Breakfast: Bacon, sausage, egg, black pudding, homemade gluten free tattie scone, homemade baked beans, mushroom and toasted homemade bread ... my first Scottish breakfast. Busy place but quick service and tight meals.

The brisket benny was excellent. The place is a little loud during peak times. My tea was luke warm and i had to remind them that i had ordered a scone. All in all it is worth stopping at.

Came here on a Saturday for brunch. There was a line at 11:15am when we arrived and we waited for around 25 minutes for a table for three. I ordered an Egg Benedict with smoked salmon. It was so nice. The sauce, the eggs, the bread and the salmon are of a delicious combination. Also, we tried the French pressed pot. We ordered the one for two but asked for three cups. They are very helpful and willing to do so. The service is generally 5*. The atmosphere is great with large to-the-floor glass windows. Though there are kids playing, it has a relaxing atmosphere. Nice cafe to hang around with friends.

Walked over here for breakfast and we had: Loudons Full Breakfast which included bacon, sausage, poached egg, black pudding, homemade gluten free tattoo scone, homemade baked beans, mushroom and toasted homemade bread - hubby loves it, especially the homemade baked beans. Benny Leonardo included English muffin with Parma Ham and garlic roasted red peppers topped with poached eggs and homemade nut free pesto - I really liked their pesto and the entire combination was just wonderful as a big bite! Eggs & Bacon included 2 eggs of your choice with cherry tomatoes, bacon and toasted homemade bread - my girls had that and they loved the eggs (one had poached and the other scrambled) with the bacon and toast! They didn't want their cherry tomatoes which was my fortune, the tomatoes were SO sweet and when grilled, that added another dimension of tasty to them! We had their coffee which were both very well made. Highly recommend this place for hearty breakfast!

Friendly staff and modern, welcoming decor. Really wanted the Cajun crayfish Benny but it was taken off the menu. Ended up ordering the Mac Daddy and wow, what a flavor combo! It was surprisingly delicious with the jam complimenting the haggis and pork. If you like your Benny traditional with hollandaise then this is not for you! It's definitely a unique dish but worth a try for sure

Breakfast was good, not great. Good coffee. Prices sort of stunning. Service was good, well intentioned but under trained.

Made an entrance here on Saturday with a friend and her super smiley one year old. Staff were friendly and attentive: quick to reassure the queue (for a table) was moving, & to whisk friend's pram out the way. We shared mixed sushi (so yummy), delicious vegan gingery pancakes and the best scone - spelt - I've ever tasted. It's a large, bright space with an on-view kitchen so for people who like to be seen and interact with fellow diners it's fab. There are also some quieter high tables near the entrance which folk were using for solo reading or using laptops. Food quality was superb albeit a bit on the pricey side if you're just looking for a quick breakfast or small lunch. It's more a place for a slow, sociable brunch.

I had a delicious brunch here, on New Years Day. There was a line when we got there, but we didn't have to wait very long (maybe 10-15 min). It's surprisingly big inside, especially compared to most places in Edinburgh. The hostess was exceptionally kind - she took into account my dog and seated us in the sofa area so my dog can have his space away from others. The food and coffee were delicious too - I had the smoked salmon scramble and my partner got the eggs and bacon. I wish I found this place in the beginning of my trip - I'd love to return on my next visit to Edinburgh!

Wow! We loved this place! I went with 3 others and we all got separate things and each person loved their dishes. The French press was amazing, the home made bread was to die for, and food was all outstanding. It was great to be at an atmosphere where you could hear people at your table talking! We'd definitely highly recommend this place. All the pancakes were outstanding (note: they're not the exact same as actual American pancakes), the Benny's were perfect and omg I'm still thinking about that delicious bread. Give it a stop!

I wish I had a living room like Loudons': open, airy, filled with natural sunlight, and someone to serve me lattes and refreshing peppermint tea in artsy teapots. If that was the case, I might never leave home again. Boasting free wi-fi, numerous power outlets, and a café menu to satisfy most any gustatory need, you could readily spend an entire day both wired and wireless here. In fact, I wouldn't have been sad if we had. Definitely don't miss out on the Rock Lobster Chocolate truffles while you're here. You know how they say that 'good things come in small packages'; Loudons has the proof in the form of these little nibbles of ecstasy. It's just icing on the cake!

This is by far the best smoked salmon eggs Benedict I've ever had, and the freshest best tasting orange juice ever. I'm from the states and sent an email requesting information on the juice machine used to achieve the fresh squeezed orange juice and received a prompt reply. The staff was extremely friendly and informative, helping me to make my breakfast selections during my stay. Keep up the great work Loudons!

Layout of cakes upon cakes stop you mid-entry, while eyes glaze over and I forget I want a seat. Definitely going for a cake. Got a cake. Good cake. Latte macchiato, not so much.. Its the type with just a 'coffee mark' on top instead of an actual shot of espresso layered over the heated milk. Result: A pleasantly nutty mug of warmed milk with a coffee scent. My conclusion: Not sucha happy camper. Its not like they were skimping on the coffee or that I should've ordered a more caffeinated drink..but a latte macchiato with no actual coffee! Coffee speak interpretation denied. Clean, spacious, mindful service. From other reviews, their actual coffees sound promising. But when I do go again, staying clear away from any "lattes" OR " macchiatos!

This is fast becoming my favourite local coffee shop. It is found on Fountainbridge, not far from Lothian Road and Tollcross so ideal for those shopping trips into town. Love the friendly service and the awesome food. The chef here is great at whipping up soups and specials, with everyhting cooked fresh in the cafe each day. Follow them on Twitter and Facebook and you get heads up on the specials and treats they have each day. They are flexible too so if you have a special dietary needs, they can alter things or make something special for you. As well as the food and drinks, the other thing I love about Loudons is the atmosphere. It is a big spacious place with loads of light, and they have a policy of playing no music. I love this (so unusual) so you can have real conversations with friends wihtout shouting, sit and read or work on your laptop (there's free wifi too). I rarely go a week now without popping in.

Fair warning: I've only had one food item from here so the poor experience could have been a fluke. The space here is beautiful. It's very spacious without feeling warehouse-ey. The windows are huge, colours are nice, and high chairs are posh (they look like Stokke!). I was disappointed by their breakfast goodie selection. Two scones and one muffin. I opted for the whole wheat pumpkin muffin which sounded lovely, but was disappointed to find it very dry and tough. If I'd made it myself, I wouldn't serve it to guests. Hopefully the muffin was a fluke and I can come back and rave about the other food options some day.

I love buildings with lots of huge windows - who doesn't? Loudons is tucked away in Fountainbridge (opposite the disused Bingo Hall, yet to be a Wetherspoons), and it wasn't really til I ended up there that I realised it was a place that you either had to be in the area for, or really wanted to go to. Lucky me, I was a little bit of both. It was pretty busy - and as other reviewers have commented, popular with young families for meeting and a-greeting. I was in for a post-interview cup of tea to ease my drouth, and felt it was necessary to also sample some of their goods (so I could write a half decent review of course). It took a little while to get seated, as it was a busy Thursday lunchtime, to the point where I felt I could have just grabbed a cake from the cake table in front of me and made a run for it and no-one would have noticed. I would note, paying was also a little slow as well and difficult to get anyone's attention when everyone's backs are turned. Eventually service came and I headed to my table, where I tucked into an apple and cinammon tea (what works better in winter than fruit and spice?) and their vegetable soup of the day, which was a cheeky sweet potato, chilli and lime. The lime, versus a more traditional coconut, was a fab change from the norm for me with chunks of lime rind peppering a very nippy soup. Served with homemade bread, which had the chewiness of homemade bread (unlike other restaurants, half baked baguettes chucked in the oven doth not make it homemade) but happily none of the heaviness of my own halfassed attempts. It looked like you could just help yourself to cake, but as I was out again in the evening, decided to forgo. It was a touch decision, the cakes did look good, but I had to be semi-good to my ever increasing waistline. Loudons, I'll be back again, when I work in the area, so take this not as a goodbye for now, but a I'll see you soon. With cake.

What happened to Loudons? The magical place with the scrumptious cakes and tasty meals with the queue out the door seems not only to have lost it's charm but it's good service as well. Mind you, they're cakes are still some of the best around. Sometime in the last year they switched from picking out your food and ordering at the till to, now, waiting on a server to take you to a table. I'm not sure exactly how, but this has effected the dynamics of the cafe's atmosphere in a profound way. On my last visit the place was nowhere near full, where in the past I often had trouble finding a table. I have been here twice in the past month and have had long waits for my food and drinks. In fact, the most recent one took about 20 minutes for our drinks (while getting one of the orders wrong) and 40 minutes (give or take) for my food. The impression I was left with was that the waiter had forgotten to put our orders in on both counts. I had to remind him to bring our drinks after the first long wait. Then 20 minutes later I had to remind him of my food order to his seeming dismay that I had yet to receive it. From now on, if I actually call by again for convenience, I'll just be here to get some of their yummy food to take away. Loudons, you really need to get it together. You once were one of my favourites.

As a desperate traveler currently without service on my smartphone, I have been on the hunt for good places with free wifi. Some Yelpers pointed me in the direction of Loudons (shoutout to Jenny L!) so that's where I went to plan the rest of my day after a stop at the Farmers' Market. The space is lovely. It's very open, giant windows, decorated in a manner that could be called Scandinavian modern (or 'fancy Ikea') which makes for clean lines and a spacious feel. There are smaller tables for parties of two or four, bigger tables that can be shared by smaller parties and cushy couches. There is, as I've mentioned, free wifi and the staff seem content to let you loaf while you surf. I'm not one for sweets, but they do have delicious-looking truffles and decadent chocolate cake. There's an open kitchen where the cooks whip up tasty sandwiches and a coffee bar where the baristas pull together espresso drinks and loose-leaf teas, which will be served to your table. I nursed a pot of rooibos for a good hour and it magically managed to stay warm and not over-steep. The next time I went back, I brought the boy and we shared a big bowl of French onion soup, served with crusty baguette, and a slice of walnut coffee cake. They were both superb. Can't wait to be back and try one of their delectable-looking sandwiches.

A bit pricey but I love Loudons' £8 salmon egg benedict!! Absolutely scrumptious!! And their cappuccino was also excellent but you pay for the qualilty.... not a cheap place for sure even though from the outside it looks inexpensive. The space is modern, bright, and very Ikea fresh. It's a nice place to have a brunch on a lazy weekend.

This was my first time at Loudons and I was very excited to try the vegan (and glutenfree) pancakes from their breakfast menu. In fact, I am not in Edinburgh often and had made a special trip for these pancakes! My friend was very impressed by them, I feel a little bit picky in that I would have liked them if they were a bit thicker and fluffier. However, I suspect that making them vegan AND gluten free allows them to have a regular breakfast item which is suitable for box-ticking a whole host of dietary requirements, which I think is fantastic. Also, I get far far more excited at this option than what is the usual vegan-friendly breakfast option (if there is one!) of museli or porridge. For £6.95 you got three small pancakes topped with banana, strawberry, and maple syrup. On informing the waitress we were vegan she also told us they had vegan chocolate cake available, too. I love when wait staff can give me one or two other recommendations without me having to ask. My friend asked for a veggie sausage on the side of her pancake, which was added for an extra £1. I also had an iced coffee with soy milk. The place has a nice, bright open interior and we had a great spot in the sun at a window table. I had a skim through the rest of the menu and they have a salad and a veggie burger and veggie breakfast which I presume could easy be veganised, if not already vegan, but there isn't any dietary info on the menu. My one little slight on the experience was when I went to pay the bill and they had charged me for a jug of extra maple syrup, which had been given to me but I definitely had not asked for it and thought it was just an accompaniment to the dish. But when I queried it the waitress quickly amended the bill and it was all fine.

So so so good. The full breakfast. The eggs and bacon and toast. The porridge. THE FRENCH TOAST. All of it. So good we went twice. Extra points for having dairy free and gluten free options!!!

Just came back from Loudons. Cake, cake and oh.. look.. some more cake. They are all lovely. The look great and smell wonderful. I choose a banana & date gluten free piece with a kumquat. Very nice. The ordering is done by queueing up and supply your order to the cashier. State your table by waving in the general direction and they will bring it out to you. I ordered the Special - omelet with creamy leek and mushroom, fresh OJ and green tea - Anita ordered Eggs Benny, OJ and cappuccino. The lady advised that as it is busy it may take up to 20 min. That was understandable. We sat on our table and poured ourselves some water and wait, It was time too take in the surroundings. Apart from the massive display of cakes on a central table, the whole environment would not look out of place in IKEA - there I said it. This place remind me of a IKEA shopping pit stop canteen. Clean, practical, uniform and designed. Book cases as dividers, coffee tables in clean birch veneer. Stainless steel worktops, simple and practical ornaments. The place was packed. Thus the wait and the queues. The ordered foods and drinks came in scattered delivery. They were trying hard and it showed but many a time they were unable to identify which table ordered what. First the OJ, then a little later my Green Tea. - No cappuccino, but seeing the business it was to be expected a little later we guess. Our brunches arrived and it was nice eating, but could've used more seasoning. But there was Black Pepper and Pink Himalayan Salt grinders on the table so no biggy. During the meal we enquired about the cappuccino - "on its way!" cool. With regards to the drinks - The OJ was fresh and very good! My Green Tea however did not contain enough leaves to even colour, let alone flavour the water.. It didn't get any easier for the staff as the queues were getting longer. Anita's cappuccino hadn't arrived still after we finished our brunch, a quick wave and new request ensured that this was finally delivered. I think this place is good, the food is nice. They are possibly a victim of their own success. Waiting times and service execution is affected by that and the staff looked harassed and stressed. Shame as you can tell they were trying to keep on top of it. Maybe on a quieter day this is much better.. but now.. nah, can't give it anymore than 3 stars.

This is a great place to go for gluten free and vegan options. I'm not used to so many GF pastry options. So this was great! The breakfast dishes are a bit unique so don't expect traditional American pancakes GF but instead they have mango, raisins, walnuts and cinnamon. If you're open to that then it's very tasty food. The service was very good too. The staff was all so nice and accommodating of my taking my food to go and bagged it up with utensils and extra jams. The restaurant is spacious and bright with many tables. Great place for morning brunch especially with food allergies/preferences.

This place was great! The service was fast, the yogurt jam granola parfait was a great size and delicious, French press for 2 was a great quantity, and my sister's avocado raisin toast and egg was good. Only thing is they put too much spinach on her toast. Other than that, all good!

Loved this place! Originally went for a late brunch but decided to try the Loudons Benny from the lunch menu and it was delicious! Very elaborate flavors and just generally a pleasant atmosphere with kind and funny staff. Loved it - 10/10 will come again!

Ah whether it be for a sit down breakfast or just a coffee & cake this place really hits the mark. Along with Peters Yard for me this place is setting the standard for the rest in the city. Great service and an open/bright setting make for a brilliant local coffee house :)

4 stars for a lovely "traditional" (albeit the veggie version) of a Scottish breakfast. No qualms about that! 3 stars for being apparently forgotten by the staff a wee bit--hey, it was a busy day for them, so I can understand. But damned if it didn't take us at least 10-15 minutes to manage to even catch someone's eye for the ticket. As an American that's something I've had to get used to over here, but even this was more than the norm. Still, a lovely place for meeting friends over coffee or tea.

This is nice little place to go for a bite to eat in the morning. I am leaving five stars for the staff. The staff here are so amazing. A specific situation was with my mother. She ordered french press and she had never operated one before. Well, she managed to spill ground beans in the coffee. The staff came over and gave her another french press. Our waitress actually stayed at the table and taught my mom how to use one. (I had never used one either). She was very nice about it as well. That is next level in my opinion. I have never seen a place so willing to assist and having the patience to teach a customer something brand new. That is an experience you don't ever forget. Thank you for your kind and helpful staff.

Bright and friendly breakfast place with excellent service. The food was absolutely delicious! Make sure to come by 10 if you want to avoid the lines of other appreciative hungries.

I first visited Loudons back in the Summer & recently came again last week based upon that 1st visit here being really positive. When we first stumbled upon this place & it was a sight for sore, tired, hungry eyes (can eyes get hungry?? According to Eric Carmen they can!). We'd been searching for a place to eat breakfast/brunch for what seemed like AGES & when I spotted Loudons it was like an Oasis in the desert of Fountainbridge, by that I mean it was a total DELIGHT, not an Indie lad band from Manchester. If I had to compare Loudons to a furniture shop (as you do) I would say it's like an alternative IKEA ~ lots of pale woods (oak/pine), funky furniture, a bright, spacious, airy yet still homely feel and nice cakes. No hotdogs though. As well as being a cafe they also have an artisan bakery on site & you can buy the doughy wares here alongside other foods, drinks, teapots and sock monkeys, yep, sock monkeys! Having only been here twice and both times for Brunch I can only comment on the Brunch menu and what a mighty fine Brunch/Breakfast menu it is! I've had both the Eggs 'how-you-like-them' with Toasted, Handmade Bread (very good) and the Eggs Benedict with Avocado & Bacon (very good also). Glasgow's own Elizabeth F had their French Toast with Maple Syrup & Bacon & the lovely Edinburgh Yelper Caz H had the American Style Pancakes with Maple Syrup, Bacon & Banana ~ both looked amazingly good! The coffee here is also really nice ~ it's provided by the Artisan Roast dudes & prepared lovingly by the lovely Loudons baristas. The 1st time I came I ordered a soya Flat White twice and both came with cute little faces in them! :-) Such a sweet touch. Last time I had as well as a soya FW a soya Mocha too which was really tasty; a good strong, Mocha with just the right amount of chocolate. Delicious. The cakes here are all handmade on site & vary every day/week. I had one on my first visit & it was really nice; moist & flavoursome. Didn't get an opportunity last time but some cakes I noted were a really tasty looking Carrot Cake, a Gluten Free Almond & Orange cake, some super schexy looking Brownies, some vegan/diary-free cakes and loooaaads more....I should've made notes! Staff here are super friendly and service is fairly swift without feeling rushed. They also have free Wi-Fi and a lot of their food/drinks here can be bought to Take Away also. They apparently have a loyalty card here also which if I lived closer I would definitely partake in. When I'm ever in need of a super fly Brunch/Breakfast or just a decent coffee & cake when I'm in Edinburgh I will make sure I visit Loudons again. BOOYAKA!

I like it, but.... I've been to Loudons a few times, though my visit on Sunday was my first in about 2 years. I like it, it's light, bright and airy and you don't feel too close to the neighbouring tables. They have a nice selection of loose leaf tea, served in a teapot which is always a winner for me. However, there isn't much atmosphere, the tables and chairs don't encourage you to stay for long - unless you've managed to grab a sofa, and even then, that's a rarity as they're often filled with clambering toddlers! The selection of cakes has vastly reduced, gone are the large tables as you go in, struggling under the weight of all the cakes. Now there's a reasonable selection at the till, but nowhere near as many as there used to be. For the area, it's a nice cafe and I'm glad it's still there, but I think I'd be inclined to walk a bit further and find something a little more cozy.

Yelp reviews never lie - this place is great. Scrambled with salmon, pancake and bacon stack, vegetarian breakfast plate, French press - all good. Service with a smile even though everyone is tired and hungover from Fringe - brilliant. Open airy seating area with lots of windows too!