MUMS Great Comfort Food
Experience delicious comfort food in Edinburgh at this highly-rated restaurant (4.4/5). Enjoy a warm welcome and satisfying dishes. Discover your new favorite spot!
Traditional, hearty British fare with gourmet sausages, served up in a bright, retro-style diner.
About MUMS Great Comfort Food
Nestled on Forrest Road, this Edinburgh eatery has quickly become a cherished spot for those seeking a truly satisfying dining experience. With a stellar 4.4/5 rating from over 4,500 reviews, it's clear diners appreciate the genuine warmth and exceptional fare on offer. The atmosphere evokes a welcoming, classic diner vibe, making it an ideal destination for a delightful meal. Patrons consistently praise the welcoming staff and the standout quality of the food, from expertly prepared burgers to traditional, perfectly cooked sausages. This is a place that leaves a lasting impression, encouraging return visits for its delicious food and the reason to smile it provides.
Restaurant Analysis
Restaurant Characteristics
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Price Range (Budget-friendly)
Budget-friendly dining ($) - Affordable options for everyday dining
Meal Time (dinner)
This restaurant primarily serves dinner. Based on opening hours.
Group Size (Groups Welcome)
Welcomes large groups and families. Great for group dining.
Atmosphere (Casual)
Relaxed and laid-back atmosphere
Dining Style (Flexible)
Flexible options. Reservations available but not required.
Features & Amenities
This restaurant offers: Beer, Wine, Coffee, Family Friendly, Groups Welcome, Reservations
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Why Travelers Love MUMS Great
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We had our lunch here just before flighting back home and what a highlight it was! If we ever will visit Edinburgh again, that's a place where we will return. As soon we stepped in we received the warmest welcome. If you want a delicious food and a reason to smile - this place is for you! My son got his special burger and traditional sausage was possibly the best sausage we ever had. Simply amazing stuff, food and place! Loved this place. Great atmosphere: like an American diner (in the best way) with yummy Scottish food. Wait staff super polite and friendly. Good coffee. I had sausage and mash and Americano coffee. Aiming to go back soon! Update: second visit to Mum's was awesome. Per staff suggestion, I tried the steak stew - it was awesome. Such a filling, yummy meal. My wife was very happy with the coffee as well as her burger, too! Everything we ordered tastes great. Like what others have said, if you never had haggis before, this is a nice place to start. It is less meaty and gamey than normal haggis. I think they mixed more oat inside as well, and they baked (?) the haggis instead of frying them, so the texture is more welcoming as well. We sat down at around 6pm on a Thursday evening so we didn’t have to wait. But it was fully seated by the time we left. Servers were really friendly too.
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Recent Reviews
Inese
October 31, 2025
We had our lunch here just before flighting back home and what a highlight it was! If we ever will visit Edinburgh again, that's a place where we will return. As soon we stepped in we received the warmest welcome. If you want a delicious food and a reason to smile - this place is for you! My son got his special burger and traditional sausage was possibly the best sausage we ever had. Simply amazing stuff, food and place!
Steven R.
October 7, 2025
Loved this place. Great atmosphere: like an American diner (in the best way) with yummy Scottish food. Wait staff super polite and friendly. Good coffee. I had sausage and mash and Americano coffee. Aiming to go back soon! Update: second visit to Mum's was awesome. Per staff suggestion, I tried the steak stew - it was awesome. Such a filling, yummy meal. My wife was very happy with the coffee as well as her burger, too!
Ho C.
July 16, 2025
Everything we ordered tastes great. Like what others have said, if you never had haggis before, this is a nice place to start. It is less meaty and gamey than normal haggis. I think they mixed more oat inside as well, and they baked (?) the haggis instead of frying them, so the texture is more welcoming as well. We sat down at around 6pm on a Thursday evening so we didn’t have to wait. But it was fully seated by the time we left. Servers were really friendly too.
Marina F.
October 26, 2025
The food was fantastic, a real Scottish home cooking experience and generous portions. The staff was to be commended, warm, friendly, helpful and recommending, especially the waiter Niko who served us, extremely nice and gave us advice on sightseeing and visiting the surrounding places. Definitely visit when you are in Edinburgh.
M D.
October 27, 2025
A brilliant find! Would highly recommend this place - the staff were really friendly and accommodating- i went around 2ish and had to wait 15mins for a table but that wasn’t an issue - it is worth the wait and worth going back! I had the veggie haggis and it was delicious! Everyone’s food looked really yummy and is really well priced (Next time I’m trying the milkshakes!) - bonus they are dog friendly! Enjoy your visit!
What to Expect
Features and amenities that make MUMS Great special
Beer
Wine
Coffee
Family Friendly
Groups Welcome
Reservations
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