Greenwoods (Frederick Street)
Our verdict · Dutch-inspired all-day brunch in the heart of the New Town, with the least friction to book — as long as your party is four or fewer.
Go if
You're a party of four or fewer wanting an international/Dutch brunch menu with effortless online booking in the New Town.
Skip it if
You're a group of five or more needing a guaranteed booking, or you specifically want traditional Scottish provenance.
Plan your visit
Greenwoods (Frederick Street)
Brunch, mid-range (££)
Indicative price at the time of review.
Greenwoods brings a distinct international angle to the shortlist. Dutch-inspired and Dutch-owned, it opened in May 2021 at 61 Frederick Street, steps from George Street, serving all-day breakfast, brunch and lunch with vegan, vegetarian and gluten-free options — the menu spans a Full Scottish, Eggs Benedict and its signature Banana Bread Tumble. It is bookable any day via OpenTable. It ranks fifth mainly on scale: it's a smaller single site, and OpenTable booking is capped at four guests, so larger groups are harder to seat than at Loudons. Choose it over Urban Angel when you specifically want an international/Dutch brunch menu with effortless online booking; choose elsewhere if you want traditional Scottish provenance or a guaranteed table for five or more.
The good & the bad
Pros
- Distinct Dutch/international menu, incl. the signature Banana Bread Tumble
- Low-friction OpenTable booking any day of the week
- Central New Town location with vegan and gluten-free options
Cons
- Online booking capped at four guests — awkward for larger groups
- Smaller single site than Loudons
How it compares
| Pick | WATTB Score | Price | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1.Loudons (Fountainbridge & New Waverley) | 87/100 | Brunch, mid-range (££) | overall |
| 2.The Pantry, Stockbridge | 87/100 | Brunch, mid-range (££) | neighbourhood café |
| 3.The Edinburgh Larder | 85/100 | Full Scottish £18.50 (indicative) | Scottish provenance |
| 4.Urban Angel | 81/100 | Brunch, mid-range (££) | central all-day booking |
| 5.Greenwoods (Frederick Street)This pick | 81/100 | Brunch, mid-range (££) | international/Dutch brunch |
Good to know
- Address
- 61 Frederick Street, New Town, Edinburgh
- Nearest station
- Edinburgh Waverley (approx. 10 min walk)
- Price
- Brunch, mid-range (££)
- Location
- 61 Frederick Street, New Town
- Identity
- Dutch-owned, opened May 2021
- Booking
- OpenTable, parties up to 4
- Signature
- Banana Bread Tumble; Full Scottish, Eggs Benedict
Researched by WATTB
- Published
- 21 September 2026
- Updated
- 21 September 2026
- Last verified
- 21 September 2026
- Sources
- 13 sources
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