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Greenwoods, Edinburgh, Midlothian

Greenwoods

4.8
4.8
932 Reviews
£25 and under
Breakfast
The first breakfast brunch venue in Amsterdam finally makes it to Scotland!

ALL DAY Breakfast / Brunch and Lunch menu. Vegan - Vegetarian and Gluten Free dishes and options. Fully licenced and located in the centre of town just off George Street and 5 minutes from Princes Street and the Station.

Dutch inspired and owned.

Homemade drinks and all food prepared fresh daily.

We pride ourselves on sourcing top quality local ingredients and make our products fresh on the premises as much as we can. And of course, we also brought our Dutch roots with us as well. You’ll find it on the menu and in the restaurant itself. Fancy some traditional Dutch ‘appeltaart’ (apple pie)?

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2 people

19:00


Booked 24 times today

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    £25 and under
  • Cuisines
    Breakfast, British, Vegetarian / Vegan
  • Hours of Operation
    Mon–Fri 08:30–15:00 Sat, Sun 08:30–16:00
  • Phone number
    0131 220 6799
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Contactless Payment, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress Code
    Casual Dress
  • Executive Chef
    Duncan Scott
  • Private party facilities
    Venue available for private hire. Please send enquiries to Jen via email - edinburgh@greenwoods.eu
  • Area
    New Town
  • Cross Street
    George Street
  • Parking Details
    Many parking spots just down the hill from the restaurant.
  • Public Transit
    St Andrews Square tram and bus.5 minutes walk from Edinburgh Bus StationGeorge Street Bus stop - Frederick Street - Buses 10,11,13,165 minutes walk from Princes Street - Frederick Street Junction
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cafe, Cocktails, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Vegan, Weekend Brunch, Wine

What 932 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.8
4.8 based on recent ratings
  • 4.8Food
  • 4.8Service
  • 4.7Ambience
  • 4.5Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • Edinburgh/Midlothian

    Great for brunch

  • Edinburgh/Midlothian

    Healthy

  • Edinburgh/Midlothian

    Vegetarian-friendly

  • Edinburgh

    Great for brunch

  • Edinburgh

    Healthy

  • Edinburgh

    Vegetarian-friendly

933 Reviews
  1. Gr8meals

    London

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined 1 day ago

    Overall5Food5Service5Ambience5
    We had brunch here yesterday. The food was delicious and the service and friendliness of the staff were second to none. Highly recommended

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  2. GrahamS

    Edinburgh

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    Overall5Food5Service5Ambience5
    Nice food - especially the Dutch Apple Pie ! Friendly welcoming staff ! Good location for central Edinburgh

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  3. RodK

    London

    11 reviews

    5.0

    11 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    Overall5Food5Service5Ambience5
    Lovely brunch with excellent staff. Highly recommended

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  4. Kalle

    Berlin

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 3 days ago

    Overall5Food4Service5Ambience5
    The 3th time here. I guess we come back again. Thanks

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  5. OpenTable Diner

    Edinburgh

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 4 days ago

    Overall5Food4Service5Ambience5
    Greenwood's is a lovely, small, central restaurant. The atmosphere is personal and friendly. It is a real find in the centre of the city. As a vegan, I particularly appreciate the full vegan breakfast. No mushrooms I buy taste as good as theirs and their tofu 'scrambled egg' and vegan soda bread are also delicious. My friend's poached eggs were perfectly cooked. We enjoyed having a window seat as we caught up on our news, with no background music to make conversation difficult.

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  6. CharlotteS

    Yorkshire

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 4 days ago

    Overall5Food5Service5Ambience4
    One of the best breakfasts out we’ve ever had, staff were very attentive and friendly. It’s slightly cramped in there but we probably wouldn’t have got a table if there were fewer!

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  7. OpenTable Diner

    Edinburgh

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 5 days ago

    Overall5Food5Service5Ambience5
    Thank you for am excellent meal. The restaurant was very good. Most enjoyable meal. The service was also very good and all the staff were extremely pleasant and efficient. Had a really good meal which both my guest and I enjoyed very much. Thank you for your service and a out enjoyable meal. Plan to return again.

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  8. OpenTable Diner

    Inverness

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 5 days ago

    Overall5Food5Service5Ambience5
    Phenomenal food and service in a really cosy atmosphere. Great authentic decor too. The pancakes were fantastic. The veggie bacon tasted really good and the eggs were cooked perfectly, a simple task but one that is often something you end up resent paying for. Not here. Really special wee venue, presented with a lot of care and skill. There’s other brunch venues in Edinburgh, but they won’t give you that warm and homely Sunday feel. This place is awesome. I didn’t catch the staff’s name, but they were really friendly and made us feel very welcome and comfortable.

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  9. Leither

    Edinburgh

    9 reviews

    4.0

    9 reviews

    Dined on 30 November 2023

    Overall4Food4Service5Ambience5
    Lovely place and very friendly efficient service Bit expensive And banana bread rather dry

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  10. OpenTable Diner

    Edinburgh

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 30 November 2023

    Overall5Food5Service5Ambience5
    Service was absolutely brilliant, our waitress was so lovely. And food was 10/10, even our fussy toddler enjoyed both the banana bread and eggs florentine. Will deffo be back in the future :)

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  11. LeaAC

    Edinburgh

    2 reviews

    3.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on 24 November 2023

    Overall3Food5Service5Ambience1
    Big Greenwoods fan here, but they recently chose to add more tables to their fairly small space. It now feels so crammed and it really increased the noise levels. It really made for a less pleasurable experience.

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  12. SachaP

    Derbyshire

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on 23 November 2023

    Overall5Food5Service5Ambience4
    The brunch/breakfast options taste as good as they read on the menu. The staff are super friendly and on the ball and we'll definitely be back. Worth booking in advance as they were pretty much full even on a Thursday mid morning!

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  13. Mazzer

    Edinburgh

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on 18 November 2023

    Overall5Food5Service5Ambience5
    Perfect place for a lovely breakfast. Great choice & great value. Good gluten free & veggie options. Would recommend & come again.

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  14. FreyaJ

    Edinburgh

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 15 November 2023

    Overall5Food5Service5Ambience5
    Absolutely lovely place! Myself and my friend came here for brunch, and both had the breakfast stack pancakes (stunning and very needed). Definitely will be back - such a lovely place with gorg romantic decor! xx

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  15. HelenB

    Edinburgh

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on 14 November 2023

    Overall5Food5Service5Ambience5
    Love visiting Greenwood’s when we’re in Edinburgh. The staff are so friendly and the food is wonderful. We had a great breakfast and sat at our favourite window table watching the world go by on a wet and windy day.

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  16. GeoffreyS

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 13 November 2023

    Overall5Food5Service5Ambience5
    Tasty, honest cooking, refreshing takes on old standards. Brilliant service, so friendly and just the right attentive.

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  17. Muycontenta21

    Edinburgh

    3 reviews

    4.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on 13 November 2023

    Overall4Food4Service5Ambience4
    Overall we had a very nice brunch. The staff were busy but attentive and helpful. It was quite noisy but it didn't stop us having a good chat! I've given a four for the food as although it was delicious it was a bit cool by the time it was served to us. Given how busy the restaurant was we didn't mention it as the flavours were so nice.

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  18. Steph

    Edinburgh

    11 reviews

    5.0

    11 reviews

    Dined on 11 November 2023

    Overall5Food5Service5Ambience5
    Great food, very busy place, great bloody marys. Will be back

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  19. karenL

    Edinburgh

    3 reviews

    3.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on 10 November 2023

    Overall3Food5Service3Ambience3
    Normally service is really good but we had difficulty getting the waitress’s attention to take our order this time. She was more intent on chatting to people at other tables and had to be nudged into taking our order by the customers she was chatting to. Food is really good though, and great value for money.

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  20. VivianN

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on 4 November 2023

    Overall4Food4Service3Ambience2
    Very good breakfast and quality of food. Coffee was very average (I got flat white with soy milk - it was more like a cappuccino). The place was cramped with the tables being very close to each other. We had a res and we asked to move to a free table that was by the window and the waitress told us it is or another booking (as if someone had selected this specific table on the booking, there is not such selection option when you book). I was like ok and then later we saw 2x people (that were walk ins as they were waiting outside with us and were discussing about how they have been trying brunch places all morning and there is waiting time everywhere) being sat at that table. So basically the waitress could not be bothered to accommodate. In all fairness she looked busy, but please do not underestimate me with fake excuses? Maybe a bad moment. The important thing is that food was good!

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  21. CarolADenholm

    Edinburgh

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on 2 November 2023

    Overall5Food5Service5Ambience5
    Excellent food and attentive staff. Always an enjoyable experience

    GreenwoodsResponded on 6 November 2023

    Thank you so much for your lovely review:)

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  22. AlanG

    London

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on 1 November 2023

    Overall5Food5Service5Ambience5
    Perfect setting, perfect hosts, excellent food and packed out even at 9.30am. When we left there was a queue at the door - clearly I'm not the only one enjoying Greenwoods.

    GreenwoodsResponded on 6 November 2023

    Thank you so much for your lovely review:)

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  23. SandraD

    Edinburgh

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 31 October 2023

    Overall5Food4Service5Ambience5
    Nice staff, food was very tasty en just right, not too much but also not to little. Recommend to make reservation

    GreenwoodsResponded on 6 November 2023

    Thank you so much for your lovely review:)

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  24. Phoebe

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on 29 October 2023

    Overall4Food5Service3Ambience4
    Great brunch food and pleasant staff but we waited 20 minutes outside in the pouring rain for our reserved table to be ready, as service was running behind. Sadly, defeats the point of reservations and lets the overall experience down.

    GreenwoodsResponded on 6 November 2023

    Hi Phoebe, Thank you for taking the time to review us. We love to hear all feedback, the good and the bad. I have passed your note onto the team so that we can improve on this. We do hope to see you again soon. Alice McMillan Restaurant Manager

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  25. Susan

    Yorkshire

    2 reviews

    3.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on 28 October 2023

    Overall3Food2Service5Ambience4
    Food was nicely presented but largely disappointing, over cooked and dry. Vegetarian sausage unable to cut, vegetarian bacon like leather. Lattes and service staff lovely and attentive.

    GreenwoodsResponded on 6 November 2023

    Hi Susan, Thank you for taking the time to review us. We love to hear all feedback, the good and the bad. I am very sorry that the quality of food you received was not up to our usual Greenwoods standards. I have passed your feedback about the vegan sausages and vegan bacon over to our head chef. I am really happy to hear that you loved the service and the coffees:) Alice McMillan

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  26. LibbylovesbrunchonSunday

    Gloucestershire

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on 28 October 2023

    Overall5Food5Service5Ambience5
    Lovely place for brunch - food so tasty and and service very friendly and attentive. Would definitely recommend.

    GreenwoodsResponded on 6 November 2023

    Thank you so much for your lovely review:)

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  27. MarionM

    Edinburgh

    2 reviews

    4.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on 24 October 2023

    Overall4Food4Service4Ambience3
    Friendly efficient staff. They could with investing in some new glasses

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  28. RosemaryS

    Edinburgh

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 24 October 2023

    Overall5Food5Service5Ambience5
    Cheerful, friendly attentive staff, wonderful tasty food carefully prepared, great ambience- Greenwood’s is always a treat to visit and to introduce friends to. Thank you!

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  29. PhoebeC

    Birmingham

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 24 October 2023

    Overall5Food5Service4Ambience5
    What a lovely brunch spot! The ambience and decor was beautiful, the staff were so friendly and the food was delicious! I had eggs by the sea and it was perfect - would highly recommend!

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  30. SusanF

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 22 October 2023

    Overall5Food5Service5Ambience5
    Jen and her team have created THE best brunch and beyond venue in the City. Consistently excellent

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  31. RaffiandTheDog

    New York Area

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on 21 October 2023

    Overall5Food5Service5Ambience5
    Always go with your first thought when ordering. Had the poached eggs with mashed peas & goat cheese. Delicious!

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  32. ViviM

    Edinburgh

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 21 October 2023

    Overall5Food5Service5Ambience5
    The food waa cooked perfectly, and service and ambiance was lovely. But make sure you book in advance!

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  33. Glen

    London

    8 reviews

    5.0

    8 reviews

    Dined on 20 October 2023

    Overall5Food5Service5Ambience5
    Great food and amazing and friendly staff. I highly recommend this restaurant :-)

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  34. Tablefor

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 18 October 2023

    Overall5Food5Service5Ambience4
    Only thing is there are too many tables cramped into the front room. I understand the need to maximise turnover, but when you're getting bumped into by other patrons and the staff whilst trying to eat it can be annoying.

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  35. OpenTable Diner

    Austin

    6 reviews

    5.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on 18 October 2023

    Overall5Food5Service5Ambience5
    Food and service was excellent! And love that they are dog friendly :)

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  36. Jackie

    Edinburgh

    4 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on 16 October 2023

    Overall5Food5Service5Ambience4
    Menu is great, so hard to choose. Food was excellent - thoroughly recommend the ‘pea smash’!

    GreenwoodsResponded on 18 October 2023

    Thank you so much for your lovely review Jackie! Alice Restaurant Manger

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  37. TafidaJ

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on 15 October 2023

    Overall4Food4Service4Ambience4
    Nice brunch but not outstanding compare to what i have seen.

    GreenwoodsResponded on 18 October 2023

    Thank you so much for your lovely review! Alice Restaurant Manger

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  38. SimonR

    Manchester

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 9 October 2023

    Overall5Food5Service5Ambience5
    Early Monday morning breakfast. We had the veggie breakfast and scrambled eggs. Big plates of really good food. Try the homemade soda bread. Lovely service. Book, though - it’s busy for a good reason.

    GreenwoodsResponded on 18 October 2023

    Thank you so much for your lovely review! Alice Restaurant Manger

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  39. OpenTable Diner

    Edinburgh

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 6 October 2023

    Overall5Food5Service5Ambience5
    Perfect experience everything is amazing. The window table is good food is satisfied tea smells like peach. I do wonder what is the cheese on the top of pancakes it tastes like ice cream!

    GreenwoodsResponded on 18 October 2023

    Thank you so much for your lovely review! Alice Restaurant Manger

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  40. Lozz

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 4 October 2023

    Overall5Food5Service5Ambience4
    Delicious lunch and coffee! Will definitely be back.

    GreenwoodsResponded on 18 October 2023

    Thank you so much for your lovely review! Alice Restaurant Manger

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Safety precautions

  • Cleaning & sanitising

    • Surfaces sanitised between seatings
    • Digital, disposable or sanitised menu provided
    • Common areas deep-cleaned daily
    • Sanitiser or wipes provided for customers
    • Contactless payment available
  • Screening

    • Sick staff prohibited in the workplace

FAQs

Greenwoods is rated 4.8 stars by 932 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

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2 people

19:00


Booked 24 times today
Google Map for Greenwoods

61 Frederick Street, Edinburgh, Midlothian EH2 1LH

Additional information

  • Cross Street
    George Street
  • Area
    New Town
  • Hours of Operation
    Mon–Fri 08:30–15:00 Sat, Sun 08:30–16:00
  • Price
    £25 and under
  • Cuisines
    Breakfast, British, Vegetarian / Vegan
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress Code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking Details
    Many parking spots just down the hill from the restaurant.
  • Public Transit
    St Andrews Square tram and bus.5 minutes walk from Edinburgh Bus StationGeorge Street Bus stop - Frederick Street - Buses 10,11,13,165 minutes walk from Princes Street - Frederick Street Junction
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Contactless Payment, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive Chef
    Duncan Scott
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cafe, Cocktails, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Vegan, Weekend Brunch, Wine
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