Great local butcher fresh lovely meat and friendly service from all the staff.1ST CLASS BUTCHER…read moreDUNBLANE IN DUNBLANE.******

I visited and fell in love with their food hall at Elm Row. I'd walked past what had initially felt…read morelike a mediocre street only to discover the most impressive deli I've seen in Edinburgh! They had all sorts of cheeses, olive oil, cold cut meats, pasta, sauces, and many more deliciously delectable things. I had great hopes for this Valvona and Crolla, situated in THE department store of the city centre, Jenners. I was sadly disappointed to find it has much less character than the rustic and homey store on Elm Row. You will still find great food that I was impressed by the other store, and perhaps even more as they have an American Food section, with the popular staples such as Pop Tarts and Aunt Jemima mixes and syrups. There is an adjoining restaurant with fantastic views over and beyond Princes Street, and two smaller cafes, one in the food hall, and another on a lower floor by the men's clothes section. The food here is a little pricier than going to a supermarket as would be expected, but for a foodie like me, it's well worth it. Just go to the Elm Row one instead. Nuff said.

Not bad at all, which I guess means good to more optimistic folk…read more Had a coffee, a delicious but slightly over-salty quiche and a slice of Baileys cheesecake for my breakfast (cheesecake is so a breakfast food! Shutup!) We sat in the cafe overlooking Princes Street and I must say it is a nice place to have some food when the sun is shining but the wind is blowing. Lovely view of Scott's Monument and the surrounding area, with the hustle and bustle of the main street while you sit above it all! The service was a bit slow, which I am a tad unforgiving about as there was two people serving and they were slowed down by chatting to a third employee. It's a pet peeve of mine. Apart from that the staff were smiley and cheerful. The price was ok, about £7.50 for what I ordered, which I can live with. A lovely place for a tea or coffee and a quick bite while you shop in the lavishness that is Jenners.

At nature's harvest fruit and vegetables they have a great selection of fresh fruit and vegetables,…read moreherbs and potatoes to pot plant's this guy has the lot. A small independent run store full of the freshest ingredients, what more could you want.

I'm not sure if I'm in awe, or just a little disturbed by what I saw at this food store…read more I wouldn't quite call it a deli, although a lot of the food is quite fresh and especially "unique". Outside, there're fruits and vegetables, and anything else that's on sale at the moment. When I was there last, there were actual pots of curry (just the sauce ofcourse!) going for £1. Everything else out there looked pretty tempting, but it was quite a hot day so I'm a bit worried the food will have that sun baked taste, which sounds nicer than it tastes as I write it. Inside, however, was the BIGGEST surprise is inside the store on the shelves. They're ready made meals, in jars, including duck confit and most bizarrely wild boar. This may be normal to some of you, but I've never seen a wild boar let alone eaten one, so...I stared at it for a little while before I left.

Excellent family run shop selling some fancy bits and bobs. Like the previous reviewer I cant quite…read morecall this a deli. They sell some really interesting foods you don't see around the area. The guys that run the shop are great - always chatty and friendly. My main draw for here is the lunch time rolls for a little over a pound. Considering the chain places and coops etc can charge almost three pounds for a disappointing dry sandwich, this is a bargain. Nothing fancy just white rolls salad and whatever tempts you. They have bargain bins outside the shop which are always worth a browse. If you are passing pop in for a browse and a chat, you wont be disappointed.

what a lovely wee place, they even do gluten free sliced sausage, which is very rare, and it is…read morelovely

This place is really very cute... I don't know why I haven't reviewed it sooner... hmmm…read more It is (somewhat obviously) a shop dedicated to Italian food. Though I have to admit at times it can be a tinsy bit pricey for those on the budget.... but its so cute and has so many imports you can't find in St. Andrews that the premium is worth it. They have my favourite type of Amaretti cookies which I was super excited about! But I have to say I couldn't afford their Truffle oil (go to Morrisons, they have it too... and cheap but probably not the same quality as the Little Italian Shop). When my parents where visiting we came here and got some cheese and pasta and pesto sauce (and wine of course) and made a meal from this place. And (don't hate me for mentioning it again) but the shop is just so cute that I can't help but love it! Sometimes I get a little worried though when I walk by and I don't see anyone inside.... I don't want this place to close because of the recession!

There are few more cozy, friendly and specialised shops in St Andrews (except maybe the Christmas…read moreShop ;) ) . A large, authentic selection of Italian food items is matched with fresh products, meat, cheese of all descriptions. Prices may be a little bit steep, but are good value - the products are of a very high quality.

This is an excellent butchers shop. All the meats are good prime cuts of meat and there is a great…read moreselection. They sell amazing steak pies and a large variety of sausages. They do bbq packs in the summer, usually including a bottle of wine. They also have a special Christmas selection. The shop is quite small and i5's always busy but you can phone in and ask them to make your order up then just go in to collect it. The shop is clean and tidy and the staff are friendly.

Once upon a time, say 15 years ago, Patrick's deserved 6 or more out of 5. Unfortunately they're…read morenot as good as they used to be. Or is this just my failing memory? Sausage, bacon and burgers are good to excellent, the lorne sausage being the best I've found. Steaks are excellent and steak pies are good, but the giant bridies of yesteryear are no more. Lamb tends to be pricey but again good quality. The prepared dishes are a bit more variable, not always hitting the mark. The schnitzel, which used to be great, is now to be avoided. The specials at Xmas and New Year are usually top notch, with the ham and bacon joints being my favourites. Can be very busy, especially at the festive season and on Saturdays. Not the biggest of shops, so it is sometimes hard to get a look at the stuff on display. Being a proper butcher, you can have all sorts of things that aren't on display if you ask and are willing to wait. Service is good. Parking isn't difficult, although it may be a problem if you have mobility problems or are just too lazy to cross the street.

You must visit this sweet shop if you are in Dunfermline. There is over 140 Jars of sweets…read moreeverything you can imagine from nibbles, soor plooms, rosy apples it takes ages to choose all your old favourites are there. They also sell sweets, crisps, juice, ice lollies, cigarettes, filled rolls and boxes of chocolates. The owners are so helpful and friendly nothing is too much trouble. This shop is a tradition sweet shop that you do not see around much these days.

For such a small town I did not expect to find an antique shop but we did! Just down the street…read morefrom the Pasty shop it was. Small but many curious items. I got a little ceramic tray with horse and rider, antique made in England for just £2. Another treasure to take home!

Wow !!!! If you're a foodie who loves to eat or cook this place is fantastic. Such a wonderful…read moreselection of ingredients and unique items. We were traveling so I wasn't able to buy fresh, but the butcher shop was to die for. Lots of interesting and unusual non food items to. They had a cafe to dine in and I would suggest you do so !!! All in all a lovely stop on the way to St Andrews.

This weary traveler made a beeline for Balgove Larder upon arrival in St. Andrews and while I have…read moreonly been here for 15 minutes I still strongly recommend. So many delightful provisions to stock up with, and a cafe to fortify oneself until check in time! I ordered the steak pie - simple and filling. The seasonal vegetables were wilted greens. It's loud and busy and happy in here. The service is very friendly.