A high quality bakery only open a few days a week. Small offering, but looks so picturesqe. Looks…read morepretty and tastes good! Gooseberry + Vanilla Cake: I don't see gooseberry very often, so this piqued my interest. Loved how it had a nice fresh tartness, which was a good complement to the sweet and creamy frosting. The cake itself was good too, very fluffy. Jammy Macaroon: Another intriguing offering. I've had many macaroons, but never with jam inside. It made the whole thing a bit unstable, falling part easily, but the moisture and fruit added a nice new dimension. Pain Au Chocolat: Standard, but done quite well. Nice chocolate bits in the center and flaky all around. Vegan Cinnamon Bun: Decent for vegan. The real thing feels moister and fluffier though. Chocolate, Sea Salt & Rye Cookies: A fine cookie. Nice big chocolate veins. Nice cookie dough too.

Cute bakery/cafe located in the Haymarket area of Edinburgh!…read more It was just a few blocks from our hotel and was conveniently open for a quick breakfast before a day of sightseeing throughout the city. They have a selection of coffees and teas, pastries, and small bites available which seem to be baked fresh each morning. Bites include grilled cheese sandwiches, egg roll, granola bowl, bacon rolls, and they also have sausage rolls and sandwich/toasties available for lunch. I ordered the bacon roll and mocha and my husband got the sausage roll and tea. We opted to eat in as they had a few tables inside and no other patrons in the shop and so she quickly prepared our drinks and brought out our rolls which were both toasted nicely. The mocha was ok, not like the heavily chocolated version I'm used to back in the states, but I found this to be the common theme throughout our trip to Europe. The bacon roll was delish! Do note that their bacon is more like a ham around these parts and a bit more salty, but the bread balanced it out quite nicely. If you're really hungry, I'd recommend getting two. I also enjoyed my husband's sausage roll. Overall, it was a great way to start our day and the prices are pretty reasonable. We had ourselves a nice breakfast for less than 20£ and would recommend a stop here.

The location I visited was in Stockbridge but may get their baked goods here. I had a premade…read moresandwich which I'd not recommend and will never do again. It tasted fine but had obviously been sitting for a while as the rocket leaves were withered and dried out. About 35 minutes later I had the opposite of a party in my pants. This was an absolutely horrible experience and ruined the rest of the day and evening. The ambience was fine, sunny storefront, lovely employees, wonderful branding etc etc etc but beware! Freshly made things only from now on.

Went to the Queensferry Road branch and came away happily satisfied. Bread, baking and coffee all…read moregreat and happy to go back again and again.

When in the wintery mix of Scottish winter, find your way to Preachers…read more They serve no nonsense really good real food - coffee, sausage rolls and sandwiches. Good quality ingredients and friendly service make for a top notch coffee stop in the heart of Edinburgh.

3.5 stars. On our…read moreway to lunch, a bright blue storefront caught my eye. It was Preacher's Patisserie, which means I'm having dessert before lunch because I'm not passing up a local bakery that sells Cherry Bakewell. This one was triangular shaped, a bit dense, & not as jammy as I like, but the almond & cherry flavors came through nicely. I regret not picking up another pastry or two & that I can only judge them based on one item that wasn't spectacular. Still, glad I gave 'em a go! Sidenote: I could've save my Cherry Bakewell for *after* I ate lunch, but where's the fun in that?

Oh my goodness! Everything looks amazing from the happy…read morecolorful window to the amazing baked goods. I love that Tasty Buns is a bakery on Bread Street. I adored the lime, poppyseed, and blueberry roulade! It was gone before the soup and toastie sandwich arrived. Crispy on the outside and so very soft and tasty on the inside. The cookie pie was impressive, but I honestly liked the roulade so much better. The soup today was broccoli and it was delicious! I had a ham and cheese sandwich lightly grilled in a panini press. Mom had a chorizo sandwich. The ladies at the bakery were lovely! Friendly happy folk always make food taste better! The bakery was quiet and not busy at 12:30 pm. It wasn't empty, just not busy. We got a table for 3! It was funny (and also a sad commentary on humans) that the still water available said "Please turn the tap off." Silly people. Thank you so much for a wonderful lunch! Mom said very good! Very different!

Excellent treats and coffee. Would return many times if lived here. Definitely worth a visit.read more

This is a hidden gem, in an excellent location between Lothian Road and the Meadows. Angelo (not…read moresure if Marcella is a surname, or somebody else's name) runs the place by himself, so you might be waiting a while for your order, depending on how busy it is, but you won't be disappointed. The food is authentic, delicious, and extremely good value! We visited for a meal before a concert on Lothian Road, and were one of only two couples at the place initially. (A much larger group arrived just as we finished, so I'm glad that timing worked out!) I wanted pasta, so ordered a simple spaghetti bolognese. Mary ordered a pizza with a variety of vegetables. We brought our own bottle of wine, after reading previous reviews that suggested free corkage. BYOB is absolutely fine, but the corkage is NOT free. It cost £2 for the bottle of wine. However, it's fine, because the rest of the meal was very good value. That said, I am a little confused about the corkage cost, because I did not see any alcohol for sale on the menu... The food, when it arrived, was excellent. The portions were generous, everything tasted great. We also had garlic bread as a starter and apple pie for dessert. The decor of the place is very simple, nothing fancy here. There are nice pictures from Italy (mostly Sicily), and some AC Milan decor. Angelo certainly isn't very talkative, but he's welcoming, and makes good food. Recommended.

This is something of a hidden gem. It wouldn't fare well if you were to judge on looks alone. It is…read morerun by a slightly grumpy Italian man who I assume is Marcella, he is never to be rushed so if you are eating in it may seem he has forgotten your order but he hasn't! The interior is decorated in plastic flowers, plastic fruit and blue tiling. However, I urge you to look past this as it all adds to the unique experience of Marcella and, if you are anything like me, you will learn to love the quirks of this establishment. Serving big plates of hot, tasty, filling food at budget prices is my go to place after a long, cold, grey Edinburgh day. A huge plate of pasta, garlic bread and a drink will set you back £5. If you want to splash out on a three course feast you won't be out of pocket by more than around £12. As well as great pizza and pasta you should also try one of the many sweet pies and pastries he erves. Rather than going to one of the many coffee shop chains around, head to Marcella and get yourself a pie and cappucino for the same price as a skinny latte in a certan multi national coffee chain that shall remain nameless!

Upon the recommendation of someone I know, I popped into Lovecrumb for a quick start to my day. I…read morecame in figuring I'd order a cinnamon bun and a hot beverage -- which is exactly what I was able to get! There's a bunch of tables inside, although they can tend to be quite busy. I sat at a little table next to the window and was brought my order. The cinnamon bun was really soft and had a lovely flavor. The chai was sweet and didn't have too much spice but I enjoyed it! Overall the vibe of the cafe itself is really cute and they have plenty of baked goods, hot and cold beverages, and savory options to appeal to a reasonable palate. I've been back a couple more times since this occasion to try more baked goods and get a hot chocolate! I've always been very pleased by my experience and will continue to return!

MY RATING: 3.5 I found Lovecrumbs to be a fun and cute…read moreplace. It's great for reading a book on a rainy day, grabbing a sweet vegan treat, or catching up with an old friend. As long as you don't stay overstay your welcome, that is. ;) The OAT MILK CAPPUCCINO was frothy and creamy, but overall it was just okay. Not the best, not the worst, right in the middle. I loved the icing on the VEGAN CARROT CAKE. It was smooth and sweet, but not too sweet. It also had a pop of citrus. As for the cake, I was underwhelmed. It was lacking in carrot flavor and was denser than I'd prefer. However, I did enjoy the big chunks of nuts and raisins. EXTRA: Super cute decor They have a retail section in the front that sells coffee, jewelry, mugs, pens, vitamins, etc. Friendly service Decent size space and amount of tables The bathroom is downstairs "Weekends are lap top free" that's what the sign says, at least Not sure how I feel about this sign: "If busy, please limit your stay to an hour.. thanks for being cool." At least they're honest, I suppose, but still... You can watch my visit to Lovecrumbs and see all of the vegan food I ate in Edinburgh on my YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Pw-0mh0q3iM&t=1s

My housing hosts had told me about Gregg's and so I opted to pop in for a breakfast on the way to…read morethe train station. They strongly encouraged me to try the sausage roll. With no expectations, I opted for a sausage roll and a stuffed, chocolate doughnut. To my surprise that sausage roll is phenomenal and the chocolate stuffed doughnut was the sugar rush I wanted. During my stay I came here a few times and also got the steak bake and the pink jammy (pink, jam filled doughnut) and all options are a strong contender for my next binge worthy food item. (Aka daily routine). I am sure my heart would not like these items everyday but my tastebuds would definitely be on board. There is often a line but don't fret, it usually goes quick enough.

Visited here for a quick bite to eat, and the service was some of the worst I have ever seen. The…read moreelderly lady that was serving was quite rude, shouting 'next please' before the previous customer had left, alot of people I seen getting served by her looked very uncomfortable, me included. When it came to my turn there was no 'Hello' or even a smile, the first thing she said was 'taking away?' I asked for a bacon roll and a flat white, to which she picked up the roll with no gloves. She charged me before my coffee was on the counter, so I reminded her because I thought she had forgotten, her response 'Aye Its pouring, it's the first thing I did!' She then slammed the cup on the counter in front of me. Horrible experience.

Wonderful cafe tucked away in off the main road…read more This place came highly recommend from our local host, so I was very excited to try! The staff were incredibly kind and made us travelers feel very welcomed. The breakfast and coffee were very tasty! I was a big fan of the eggs Benedict. Additionally, loved how cozy this place was. A perfect place to stop before getting the day started. I'd love to come back one day!

Awesome veggie toast here. Just wow. Heaping plate of mushrooms and spinach with perfectly cooked…read moreeggs and nicely buttered toast along with avocado and halloumi. The perfect start to a long weekend day of activity. The coffees and teas were also great and the staff so hospitable and helpful.