A cozy, counter-order brunch cafe with strong breakfast plates, good coffee, and real family-friendly utility, though consistency and value can dip on off days.
The Remedy delivers strong food quality anchored by consistently praised breakfast plates, bagels, and fresh-baked goods, with personable service that keeps the experience welcoming. Minor inconsistencies in egg cookery and portioning, combined with a comfortable but not destination-defining setting, prevent a higher grade. It's a reliable neighborhood spot that executes its brunch identity well without reaching exceptional distinction.
The Remedy feels like one of those neighborhood brunch cafes people settle into and then accidentally become regulars at. Reviews keep coming back to the same image: a cozy, slightly shabby-chic room with multiple little seating corners, warm staff, and coffee that usually lands well. One reviewer even described it as a place you can properly relax and chat in, which is pretty much the whole mood here. On the food side, this is a brunch-first place with a Mediterranean tilt rather than a straight-ahead fry-up joint. The best-loved plates are the Turkish eggs, shakshuka, Mediterranean breakfast, Eggs Benedict variants, and French toast, while wraps, bagels, and mezze give it enough variety to keep repeat visits interesting. It’s at its best when the kitchen is on form and the portions match the price; when it’s off, the complaints are usually about eggs, portion size, or something feeling a bit too reheated or rushed. For families, it’s genuinely workable: there’s a kids’ breakfast, baby-changing facilities, and plenty of familiar food like eggs, toast, bagels, cheese, bacon, and pancakes-style brunch items. Picky eaters should be fine here, even though the menu also offers more adventurous Mediterranean options. In other words, this is friendly enough for children without making adults eat like they’re trapped at a chain cafe.
Area vibe: Energetic, multicultural district with a strong local food and arts scene.
Safety: Generally comfortable in daytime and early evening; pockets can be quieter late at night so usual caution advised.
What's nearby: Leith Walk links city centre to Leith Dock; near independent cafés, bars, bakeries, bus routes and nearby Ocean Terminal/Water of Leith.