About
In the bustling city of Edinburgh, Café 1505 offers a unique dining experience with a sense of history, being founded as part of the Royal College of Surgeons. This casual and fashionably trendy spot is perfect for those seeking an affordable meal between 1 and 10 GBP. Catering to a diverse crowd, it provides a welcoming atmosphere for everyone, including families and solo diners, as well as members of the LGBTQ community. Known for its delectable vegan cuisine, Café 1505 serves up hearty breakfasts, satisfying brunches, and light lunches, boasting dishes such as comforting soups and frothy lattes. With health-conscious and vegetarian options available, there's something for every palate. Whether you're a student looking to grab a quick meal or a tourist keen on exploring the local flavors, you'll appreciate the free Wi-Fi and quick service. The café also offers a range of beverages, from teas to wines, and sweet treats, with the added benefit of cozy outdoor seating or convenient takeaway service. By choosing Café 1505, not only do you savor delightful small plates and desserts, but you also contribute to a noble cause, as profits help fund global surgical training and research.
Price
Meals
Breakfast, Branch, Lunch
Cuisines
Healthy food, Vegan
Services
Takeaway, Outdoor seating, Dine-in
Dietary options
Vegetarian options, Healthy options
Offering
Serving alcohol, Serving desserts, Small plates, Serving beer, Serving wine, Serving coffee
- $$$$ 1 - 10 GBP
- Breakfast
- Branch
- Lunch
- Healthy food
- Vegan
- Delivery
- Takeaway
- Outdoor seating
- Dine-in
- Vegetarian options
- Healthy options
- Serving alcohol
- Serving desserts
- Small plates
- Serving beer
- Serving wine
- Serving coffee
- Payment by credit card
- Payment by debit card
- NFC payment
- Fashionably
- Casual
- Family dinner
- Solo dining
- Wheelchair accessible
- Wheelchair accessible parking
- Wheelchair accessible entrance
- Wheelchair accessible seating
- Wheelchair accessible toilet
- Kid-friendly
- High chairs available
- Pets allowed
- Pets allowed outside
- Free Wi-Fi
- Quick service
- Toilet
- Welcomes LGBTQ
- Watching sports
- Popular with tourists
- Popular with students
Menu
Reviews and Ratings
Write a review- Food: 5
- Service: 5
- Atmosphere: 5
Bacon and brie croissant?! Nom nom nom.
- Food: 5
- Service: 5
- Atmosphere: 5
Great selection of teas and coffee. Lovely cakes and biscuits on offer.
- Food: 5
- Service: 5
- Atmosphere: 5
Great to have healthy choices during the Fringe. Wish the discount was for all performers with lanyards not just those from The Space
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is the address of Café 1505?Café 1505 is located at 18 Nicolson St, EH8 9DH, Edinburgh, United Kingdom.
- How to get here by public transport?The nearest public transport options provide quick and easy access:
- Bus stop Chapel Street (270 m walk)
- Bus stop Nicolson Square (46 m walk)
- Bus stop Chambers Street (207 m walk)
- Bus stop Potterrow (126 m walk)
- How is Café 1505 rated by visitors?Café 1505 has an average rating of 4.1 based on 334 reviews across platforms such as Google, Facebook.
- What is the average price for a meal at Café 1505?The average price for a meal is 1 - 10 GBP (it is cheap - $).
- Does the venue offer vegetarian or vegan options?Yes, vegetarian or vegan dishes are available on the menu.
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