If you're in the Royal Mile in Edinburgh and it's time for breakfast this is the place…read more A hint is the Little Larder is next door and open for breakfast so this is the place to eat. The larger restaurant is amazing for all the other meals but the little larder is an amazing breakfast spot. The service is excellent and they treat you like family. Helpful and very accommodating if needed. The place is small (hence little larder) but worth any wait as you will not be disappointed. Go, order the traditional breakfast and coffee or tea, sit back and enjoy.

I made a reservation the night before to try their full Scottish breakfast…read more I arrived a little early, the larder has two store fronts on the same address! Once one area is full they will sit u to the other area! I was sitting right by the window and it was lovely. The decor is cozy and homie! The server is very friendly and I ordered full Scottish breakfast to try out everything and chai latte. It came fairly fast and it was a very full dish. I tried all the food and they are all yummy. The blood pudding is not quite my favorite. And the bean with the red sauce is a little too spicy for me. But overall it is very good. Chai latte is super yummy and not overly sweet!

We needed something fast to take on the train ride back to England. We hadn't had anything to eat…read moreyet at this point, but didn't want to get hangry. Fortunately, my wife could grab a salad box that was gluten free at Global Deli (or known as the Deli Global if the sign is any indication) and I grabbed a bacon roll and a haggis roll. Overall, it was good for what we needed to have on the go. It took a few minutes for my rolls to get done. The bacon roll was good, which worked well with the thickness of the roll. The haggis roll didn't feel as voluminous enough where you tasted more of the bread than the haggis. The millionaire bar was very good and held up well on the train ride back to London.

We were on the way to Greyfriars Kirkyard Cemetery and stopped here for a quick bite. Not a big…read moreestablishment but it's quiet and cozy, with limited seating arrangement (6-8 folks) Owned by a sweet couple it seems and they were quite busy with their orders... The menu looks quite tempting having paninis, wraps, sandwiches.... My wife ordered a wrap [ Mexican Hot Wrap], and I saw their soup of the day [Leek Potato Soup] on the menu and it looked quite tempting. I asked can I taste it before I ordered. And they agreed... It was yummy, it was a sweet potato soup with a dash of black pepper. The wrap was crunchy, it was grilled superbly with tasty filling.. and so was soup... Cool, cozy place, good food and warm owners.... 4/5 PS: They charge 50/70 pence extra for dine-in arrangements, that's fine though.

It's been a very long time since I've been into Valvona & Crolla, and even longer since I've…read moreactually eaten here. However, the opportunity arose when attending a musical jazz gig during the Fringe Festival. Few people realise how far back the shop extends past the delicatessen part at the front - there's a whole restaurant and a small performance space back there! I'm happy to report that the standard of food is as high as ever, and the menu choices are a cut above your 'standard' Italian restaurant, of which there are several in this part of Edinburgh. I started with the Salmone - thinly sliced Scottish salmon with pickled cucumber, shaved beetroot, dill, capers, EVOO and lemon juice. A perfect palate cleanser before the main event. I followed this with a nice veggie linguine with Chanterelle mushrooms (I can never resist a good Chanterelle, and these were VERY good), then a rather indulgent Torta de Chioccolato (sans creme fraiche), which had a few attendant boozy Amarena cherries - yum! They have a select wine list - not hugely extensive but featuring many unfamiliar vintages; I was also impressed with the Ichnusa unfiltered lager from Sardinia; I only had a sample taste of that as we'd already committed to a Trabocchetto Pecorino, a nice fruity white with plenty of body. All in all, a delicious feast. Great service too. I would recommend booking in advance as it can be very busy, particularly during lunch hour.

Walking in and the space is chock full. Just about everything one needs, even excellent vegetables…read more Wonderful staff so friendly and helpful, and they know their stock.

We came to check out this cheese shop and left knowing much more about Scottish cheese. This is a…read moresmall shop, but it is packed with cheese, cheeseboard accompaniments, and everything else that goes with cheeses. We asked for some recommendations and the friendly staff provided a tutorial about the kinds of Scottish cheese and where they are from. You can tell how passionate they are about the cheeses! They carry a sample tray (10GBP) of 5 types of cheese, which is nice way to get a taste. We also got to sample a bit of a cheddar from the Isle of Mull, which is fantastic. They also produce their own digestive biscuits which are nutty slightly sweet and goes really well with cheese. All this made us wish we had more time in Edinburgh to enjoy more cheese.

All my research said that IJ Mellis was a must and I understand why. This tiny cheese shop located…read moreon Victoria Street is booming with business. Likely for the cheese, but also for the service! Even though crowded and busy, the staff was so delightful and friendly! They let us sample some cheeses before we made our selections. We went with all Scottish cheeses, because when in Scotland. They were fabulous!! We got a mix of cheddar, Gouda and blue that we can't wait to enjoy on our upcoming train ride. Prices are fair and by weight. Yum!

Don't miss this gem. The people who worked there were some of the most engaging and friendly people…read moreI have met. Truly great people, and not just one of them, all 3. It's the kind of place you feel like there is a positive vibe both from a service perspective and from an employment perspective that pervades the essence of the service. But also, these were just lovely people. The food was phenomenal. I had the hot italian panini toasted and my daughter had the millionaires shortbread (which means covered in caramel and chocolate!) Both were terrific. The sandwich was hot, both in temperature and spice levels, with a great texture, an herby pesto, gooey cheese, and delicious hot peppers. I was convinced to give the Irn Brew a shot. "As Scottish as haggis!" he said. I'm not sure I loved the Scottish soda but I was glad for the adventure and the Scottish experience! In an area popular with tourists there are often many places where the service is not amazing because they know you may never come back and their employers are focused on churning as many people through as possible. In those places it often seems more time is spent on the descriptions of the food and advertising than the food and experience itself. Or, there are chains, like the Starbucks literally right there. This was not the case. This place was special. The food and the people compete for excellence (although the people win in my opinion!) If you miss this, you are missing out. We are leaving the early tomorrow and I want to try and get there for breakfast! Just terrific.

This is a nice little place to grab a bite to eat. The people who worked here were nice. The smoked…read moresalmon, cream cheese, and avocado sandwich was great. This is located across from St. James Centre on Leith Street.

Thank you to the French Revolution that inspired Victor Hugo to write Les Mis that inspired the…read morename of this Deli. The sandwiches look as if they've been taken straight from a Pinterest board and the coffee prices aren't bad either. Situated opposite the meadows, you can live out your Parisian dream of pergolas, outdoor seating, and a good view without having to actually visit France. I love it here.

The perfect light lunch on the water. I ordered the sandwich cold and they handed it to me…read moreimmediately, no waiting at all! Was really nice to sit on the patio and enjoy a rare sunny day

I have been coming here for years now and it never fails to deliver. The food is amazing and I…read moreposting this too close to lunch time and I am too far away to be thinking about how good there sandwiches are. I always opt for the soup and a goats cheese/peppers bagette. The bagettes are rustic and the cheese peppers are a perfect combo to this.My friend always grabs a Croque Madame, whcih here is bechamel and cheese done over a grill. She is never a big eater so I always fall air to half... yep she is the perfect lunch companion! The coffee is the main reason I keep coming back large cups of americano with swaths of "la crema". They really know there food and drinks here. The couple that own the place are the nicest people you could meet. Thumbs up from me.

Made in France is far more than your average deli. The owners have sourced everything in the shop…read morethemselves from independent French suppliers to give the customers a far more authentic French experience. Real Toulouse sausages and Raclette cheese hang from the shelves between bottles of wine and vinegar. For me though one of the nicest things I discovered were the tiny pots of apple puree that you get in every French supermarket but are impossible to find over here. Basically it's baby food, mushed up apples in a squeezy pot, but wow it just tastes so good! It was only on my second or third visit here that I also discovered that Made in France hire out Fondue and Raclette sets too. Having never had the urge to hold a fondue party (I lie, I always have the urge but I fear it would be a habit I couldn't quit) I'm yet to try one of these sets out myself but I bet it would be a lot of fun. The shop prepares the cheese for you so all you have to do is melt it and dip stuff in. Cheesy deliciousness!

love the couches! Honestly, I've walked by here so often,…read morewould have never noticed it if my friend didn't take me there. It's a white door which takes you to stairs, and the cosy coffee house is on the first floor. I had a white chocolate which I would not rate very high. Not rich enough flavour, more sugary milk. I am quite picky being Belgian maybe, but still. However, my sandwich (grilled) was great! I had the hummus cream cheese chargrilled veggies panini, yummy! Came with greens and potato salad. They custom made it with no onions for me. I really like the cosiness, friendly staff, and will be back if I look for a chill cafe to catch up with friends.

It may not look much but the food is really good! Nice and cosy litle place…read more Nice view, not to crowded. They have more then the scottish breakfust. I found it here on yelp. And i just Love this place!

Came here for brunch after a late start in Edinburgh, and it was delicious! We had the French Toast…read morewith back bacon, which tasted heavily of eggs, but was good! We also had mochas which were not too sweet but very good ! Very cute little shop for either sit-in or takeaway, with art for sale in the back. Ambience was nice, and there were people there working on laptops as well as sitting down for a nice meal.

So on a Monday morning on Broughton Street, where to go since our first choice was shut :( Oh…read morewell, save that one for a cheeky mid week cake session!! First impression it was bright red on the outside but quite neutral on the inside. The lady said she would be with us shortly to take our order, a wee bit of a wait as I was going to go and check out the cakes showing themselves off at the window! Loads to choose from and the slice is a good potion, thank goodness I was sharing! I choose for both of us: The "white chocolate and pear" cake. I could taste the white chocolate but not really much pear. But it had a nice crumb. Coffee was a Cappuccino but I like mine stronger and less milky, but it was drinkable and managed with no sugar, which in it's self is a winner. For 2 small cappuccinos and a big piece of cake it was reasonable and would come back to grab one of the takeaway sandwiches as they sounded really nice!

Having just got back from my first trip to Poland, I am a little bit obsessed with the cuisine…read more Okay, so preparing it at home when the scottish rain is pelting down doesn't even come close to comparing to sitting outside one of the cafés lining the main square in Krakow's old town, it's as close as I'm going to get and Bona Deli stocks pretty much every Polish foodstuff there is. Unlike most delis, they don't feel the need to ridiculously overprice things just because they're "independent". And the value is matched not only by the authenticity but also by the friendly service, you'll always get a smile and a hello when you go in.

Bona Deli is a fantastic delicatessen, selling predominately Polish food in the centre of busy…read moreNicolson Street. I go into this store quite a lot in the mornings for my breakfast on my way to classes to buy their pastries which are simply gorgeous. They have a good selection of different Polish foods such as gherkins, sausages and, of course, vodka! They also sell herbs and spices such as dill and caraway seeds which can sometimes be difficult to find in the larger food stores. Bona Deli sell the traditional deli food, with an excellent selection of meats, fish, cheese and fresh bread. However, with this wide range of food also come the usual expensive deli prices so I tend to think that many of their goods are overpriced. The staff are always smiling, polite and willing to help you find what you are looking for.