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The Café at the Palace of Holyroodhouse

Name: The Café at the Palace of Holyroodhouse
Address: Palace of Holyroodhouse, The Royal Mile, Canongate, Edinburgh EH8 8DX, UK, Old Town, GB
Price range: ££

Palace of Holyroodhouse, The Royal Mile, Canongate, Edinburgh EH8 8DX, UK

963 m from centre· 12 min walk

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Last read 23 Jul 2026 · always confirm current details with the restaurant.

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These tags come from reading the restaurant's own menu — always confirm directly with the restaurant before ordering. This menu includes dishes containing tree nuts and fish — allergens that can cause life-threatening reactions, so take extra care.

Optional add-ons may contain dairy and fish. Sauces, dressings, spreads and other extras are added on request and may not appear in a dish's own tags.

The restaurant's own note

“We use a wide range of ingredients in our kitchen, some of which may contain allergens. Please let us know if you have a specific allergy or dietary requirement so we can let you know of the most appropriate food choice.”

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Grab and Go

Smoked Chicken Chipotle Focaccia

£6.50

No allergen info on the menu

Pesto, Mozzarella and Tomato Focaccia

£6.50

VegetarianContains dairy

Souvlaki Chicken Wrap

£6

No allergen info on the menu

Katsu Cauliflower Wrap

£6

VeganVegetarian

Vegan Cream Cheese and Grilled Artichoke Bloomer

£5.25

VeganVegetarian

Tuna Mayonnaise, Rocket and Caper Bloomer

£5.25

Contains fish

Ham and Emmental Baguette

£6.25

Contains dairy

Cherry Matcha Yoghurt

£4.10

VegetarianContains dairy

Kiwi, Melon and Grape Pot

£3.50

VeganVegetarian

Children's Lunch Box

£5

Includes a ham or cheese roll, fresh fruit, crisps or biscuits and a carton of juice

No allergen info on the menu

Selection of Snacks

Piece of Fruit

£1

VeganVegetarian

Pipers Crisps

£1.65

No allergen info on the menu

Pom-Bear Crisps

£1

No allergen info on the menu

Border Biscuits

£1.50

No allergen info on the menu

Tunnock's Selection

£1.20

No allergen info on the menu

Breakfast

Bacon Focaccia Roll

£4.95

No allergen info on the menu

Halloumi Focaccia Roll

£5.10

VegetarianContains dairy

Croissant with Butter and Jam

£3.80

VegetarianContains dairy

Cheese Scone

£3.80

VegetarianContains dairy

The Deli

Herb and Lemon crusted Salmon Fillet

£12

Served with a Side Salad

Contains fish

Harissa Chickpea, Courgette and Vegan Feta Loaded Squash

£11

Served with a Side Salad

VeganVegetarian

Sweet Potato, Spinach and Anster Cheddar Frittata

£10.50

Served with a Side Salad

VegetarianContains eggContains dairy

Ayrshire Smoked Bacon, Scotch Potato and Caramelised Onion Frittata

£10.50

Served with a Side Salad

Contains egg

Side Salads

Extra side / Plate of mixed salads

No price listed

No allergen info on the menu

Sweet Potato, Cajun Black Bean and Sweetcorn

No price listed

VeganVegetarian

Mixed Leaves with Sliced Cucumber and Tomato

No price listed

VeganVegetarian

Pulled Coronation Jackfruit with Toasted Pumpkin Seeds

No price listed

VeganVegetarian

Fresh Ginger and Miso Noodles

No price listed

Vegetarian

Hot Food

Chicken and Mushroom Pie

£13

Slow cooked chicken in a rich and earthy mushroom sauce encased in buttery pastry

Contains dairyContains gluten

Tagine Pie

£12.50

Spiced vegetables slow cooked with apricots, chickpeas, and warming spices, topped with golden pastry

VeganVegetarianContains gluten

Campbells of Linlithgow Haggis, Neeps and Tatties Pie

£13

Classic Scottish haggis with mashed potato and swede, baked in a savoury pie

Contains gluten

Soup of the Day

Harissa Carrot and Fennel

£6

Served with bread and butter

VeganVegetarianContains dairyContains gluten

Traditional Cock-a-Leekie

£6

Served with bread and butter

Contains dairyContains gluten

Garden Pea, Spinach and Asparagus

£6

Served with bread and butter

VeganVegetarianContains dairyContains gluten

Roasted Spiced Sweet Potato and Coconut

£6

Served with bread and butter

VeganVegetarianContains dairyContains gluten

Plum Tomato and Basil

£6

Served with bread and butter

VeganVegetarianContains dairyContains gluten

Red Lentil and Bacon

£6

Served with bread and butter

Contains dairyContains gluten

Traditional Cullen Skink

£6

Served with bread and butter

Contains fishContains dairyContains gluten

Palace Specialties

Cream Tea

£7.50

For one or two people. Includes a choice of tea and freshly baked scones, with jam and clotted cream

VegetarianContains dairyContains gluten

Afternoon Tea Tin

£46

For two people. Includes two drinks, a selection of finger sandwiches, cakes and scones with jam and clotted cream. Available from March 30th

Contains dairyContains gluten

Cakes

Summer Berry Eton Mess Cake

£4.60

VegetarianContains dairyContains gluten

Strawberry and Rhubarb Cake

£4.60

VegetarianContains dairyContains gluten

Carrot, Walnut and Hazelnut Cake

£4.60

VeganVegetarianContains glutenContains tree nuts

St Clements and Almond Cake

£4.60

VegetarianContains glutenContains tree nuts

Blueberry, Oat and Rye Muffin

£3.60

VegetarianContains gluten

Raspberry, Rose and Pistachio Blondie

£3.60

VegetarianContains glutenContains tree nuts

Dark Chocolate, Cherry and Coconut Macaroon Cake

£3.60

Vegetarian

Chocolate Brownie

£3.60

VegetarianContains dairyContains gluten

Chef Specials

Freshly Baked Plain and Fruit Scone

£3

VegetarianContains gluten

Cranachan Cheesecake

£5.60

VegetarianContains dairyContains gluten

Vanilla and Pistachio Loaf

£4.60

VegetarianContains glutenContains tree nuts

Chocolate and Banana Loaf

£4.60

VeganVegetarianContains gluten

Lemon Drizzle Cupcake

£4.60

VegetarianContains gluten

Traditional Plain Shortbread

£3.60

VegetarianContains dairyContains gluten

Hot Drinks

Espresso

£2.80

single / double

VeganVegetarian

Macchiato

£3

single / double

VegetarianContains dairy

Americano

£3.80

VeganVegetarian

Latte

£4.30

VegetarianContains dairy

Cappuccino

£4.30

VegetarianContains dairy

Flat white

£4.30

VegetarianContains dairy

Mocha

£4.40

VegetarianContains dairy

Matcha latte

£4.40

VegetarianContains dairy

Hot chocolate

£4.50

VegetarianContains dairy

Indulgent hot chocolate

£5

VegetarianContains dairy

Kids' hot chocolate

£1

VegetarianContains dairy

Pot of tea

£3.30

VeganVegetarian

Soft Drinks

Life still / sparkling water

£1.90

VeganVegetarian

Coca-Cola / Diet Coke

£2.80

VeganVegetarian

Irn-Bru / Irn-Bru sugar-free

£2.80

VeganVegetarian

Sanpellegrino

£2.60

VeganVegetarian

Carton of juice

£1.20

VeganVegetarian

Palace of Holyroodhouse reusable water bottle

£4.50

VeganVegetarian

Beers, Ciders and Wine

Thistly Cross Cider

£5

Traditional or Whisky Cask available

No allergen info on the menu

Stewart Brewing Beer

£5

Holyrood Pale Ale, Edinburgh Black Stout or Radical Road IPA available

Contains gluten

D'Vine Angels Mini Wines

£8.50

Shiraz, White Zinfandel or Sauvignon Blanc available

No allergen info on the menu

Tiamo Mini Prosecco

£9

No allergen info on the menu

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