Fatty Owls Cafe

Stopped by this cafe for a quick snack. Warm and cosy place during this cold weather! A good variety of breakfast choices but went for one of the toasties instead! Tried the satay chicken and avocado toastie which was amazing!

Fantastic little cafe with a very homely atmosphere, unique decor and interesting soups & toasties! The host was fantastic, and very welcoming as if it was his own home. He immediately warned us that there would be a bit of a wait, but continued to give every customer very personal service so nobody felt rushed. The coffee and food was very good and it was very warm and cozy. Would definitely recommend stopping in if you aren't in a rush!

We have been at the Fatty Owls for breakfast today and unfortunately it didn’t really meet our expectations. Honestly I feel a bit sorry because it probably was just a bad day, because there were some leaks from the ceiling and the guy who welcomed us was clearly embarrassed about it, but unfortunately even if he tried to be as accommodating as possible I couldn’t help but feeling the place was a bit neglected. The window which looked so nice from the pictures online was dirty, the menu doesn’t have many choices and the place itself, having sofas with cushions, is not the easiest to clean considering the current situation…

Was waking around looking for a place for brunch and stumbled across this beautiful little cafe - like being in your own living room. The guy serving was extremely pleasant and kind, when I ordered the Scottish breakfast I asked for no black pudding and he kindly added in a square sausage. It was all delicious. Thank you for making Friday a little brighter.

Stopped in for a takeaway soup of the day. Didn’t spend much time in the place, but will definitely frequent again. The chorizo soup was nearly all gone so the staff gave us a discount for only being able to give us a partial cup. It easily left us wanting more. The staff was friendly and the food affordable.

The breakfast was very tasty! Also, there is a friendly and nice guy, who is working in the cafe. I wish him a lot of good customers !!

Fatty Owls is a nice and cosy café with a rather quirky character. You can see lots of owls references everywhere, which is cute if you are like me and enjoys owls. They offer breakfast, lunch and hot beverages. Coffee was good and the sandwich too. The location close to Grassmarket makes it appealling for visitors if they want a break from the crowds. One possible downside is that the place is fairly small, but then again, if you're looking for small cosy place, that's perfect. Definitely recommended.

Outstanding down-to-earth filled toasties, wholesome soup and smoothies, and lots more to try on the menu. Small entrance into a larger seating area socially distanced or take-away. Great service from the kind owner and team. Stop here a while, it'll be good for your soul.

Great place to relax! Atmosphere feels cosy and easy to relax. Food is amazing with very friendly staff!

Great coffee, well-chosen music. and bohemian milieu - what's not to like?