"I'm so hungry!" So…read moremoaned Kip as we made our way home, him from a busy Saturday shift at the pub where he works, and me from meeting my mum in town. Aha, I remembered, we'd be passing that new street food police box that Blythe reviewed earlier today, let's stop by and try it. Cue, the best decision I made all weekend. Having had a busy day, what with the Tram Stop Market, the lovely chap who runs B&B had run out of slaw, so gave us a discount on our meals. Totally unnecessary, but very welcome nonetheless. As we were going to be walking and eating (no mean feat) we both opted for rolls - mine with beef, Kip's with crab. The beef was slow-cooked short rib in a sherry gravy, umm, amazing! Tender and delicious, the roll (from Manna House) soaked up the juices wonderfully providing an entirely enjoyable experience with every bite. The crab comes in a home-made lemon mayonnaise, and Kip declared it better than the beef (I wouldn't agree, they were both excellent and I preferred the warm temperature of the beef to the cold crab). B&B had proved to be so good we stopped by again on Sunday - this time I had crab on 'tarragon salted chips' and Kip had crab with quinoa salad. Again, he was certain his meal was better (it was very nice) but I'm a sucker for chips and these were perfect, yellow, crispy chips made in their little deep-fat fryer to order. Mr B&B told us he's got the lease for 12 months, so please do pop by and try! There's a couple of great sounding brunch options which I'm keen to try. In fact I want to go back again today, but I suspect 3 days in a row might be a bit excessive. Oh, and of course now I've made myself really hungry. Mmmm crab and chips...

After some extreme bargain hunting at the Omni car boot sale I needed some quick grub!…read more I had passed Barnacles & Bones a couple of times on my way home from work and going on the recent reviews I decided to give it a go. I was also interested to see what food you can make in a tiny police box! A friendly hello came from within as I studied the menu. The options are simple - crab dressed with lemon mayonnaise or slow cooked rib of beef. Pretty gourmet for a phone box! This can be served on tarragon fries, quinoa salad or on a roll. We decided to go for one of each on chips. The food is fresh and made to order so be patient, remember there is only room for one chef! Our food arrives in cardboard boxes and we happily take our wooden forks and dig in. Delicious! The chips are wonderfully crispy and the tarragon salt is unusual but the aromatic flavour works. The main attractions of the beef and the crab are lovely and soft in contrast to the crunchy potato. The flavours are delicate and tasty. I felt the beef was more of a success as it was hot. Although the crab was delicious it was cold and didn't work as well on the chips. At £6 a box it's not the cheapest but a nice treat. It's an original idea, something I have not seen before, always good to try something new! Cheers, Amy

It's very remiss of me not to have added a review of Elephant Juice before now, as it's one of the…read moresoupy high-spots of Edinburgh. Their "one feeds two" commitment means that for every purchase you make, they feed a hungry person in need, working with feeding partners around the world. Much like Social Bite, their story is inspirational. Their soup, as well as their morning porridge, is excellent, with a constantly changing menu of options. Go soon and go often! Overall, we said: "Elephant Juice made me very happy. Their soup was spectacularly good and the service extremely welcoming, with the wonderful "Dumbo" providing a quirky serving station. I can't recommend the place highly enough to you. In the coming weeks and months, I think the intention is to take the van on the road, and offer their excellent fare in a range of venues across Edinburgh. I look forward to running in to Dumbo in new and unexpected places, very soon."

What can I say. Our first pies and they were outstanding. We tried a few different ones and my…read morefavorite was the haggis of all things. The gentleman behind the counter was patient while we decided what we wanted. Food is served up quickly. Space inside is small so we got it to go and sat in a curve and ate it which was awesome.

We met the owner of The Piemaker while trying this renowned quick bite restaurant in Edinburgh. He…read moreis the nicest guy and his place is extremely popular. These pies are a great light lunch or snack when consumed by themselves. Or one can get a variety of them and make it a meal. The pies are made fresh daily and displayed in the glass case at the counter along with other British style fried foods such as Tattie Dogs, Sausage Rolls, etc. There are a variety of the infamous pies offered. We tried a Steak and Ale pie and an Original Scotch Pie with brown sauce packet for the pour over. I enjoyed mine (Scotch Pie) and could've eaten a couple more God willing. Along with an Irn Bru, this was a satisfying and affodable meal. Definitely give this place a try when in the area.

Delicious and interesting little food hall. The flat white coffee was delicious. The Korean fried…read morechicken sandwich and fries with the green sauce were also very good. The fries were very oily at the bottom however. Had the biscoff donut as well which was just a little underwhelming, almost tasted a day old. Overall I would certainly go back.

The Pitt Food Market is set to be an monthly event on the last Saturday of each month to hang out…read moreand enjoy what's on offer from street food vendors. I've been twice and its and event that looks to be gaining momentum. There are no shortage of markets in Edinburgh. Stockbridge, Waverley, Farmers markets. Many of them have good food served from their stalls, some of which can be found here. However there's quite a unique atmosphere about the event. Off the beaten track a bit in essentially an industrial estate, it's not your typical venue. I think that works in its favour. There are large fire pits that burn throughout the day but looks particularly impressive at night. There are around 10-15 different food trucks and stalls which look to be changing each month. Hot food, beer and alcoholic drinks, coffee and baked goods were available. There was buzz there; it feels more like being at the Fringe festival than normal market where people grab some food and hang out with friends. There were some long queues though and I although I was that in middle afternoon it seemed food was in short supply and would run out by the evening. Hopefully this situation improves as the event progresses. I'd say grab some friends, grab a beer, bring an empty stomach, come early and hope it's sunny. I will definitely be back when it is next on.

After a day of walking and managing a bad timing for the buses my girlfriend and I finally got back…read moreto Edinburgh. We walked by, smelled the food. Immediately walked into the room which felt so cozy and welcoming. Incredible prices and even better food. If we were staying longer I think we'd be coming in daily. If I could give more stars I would. Sensational. PS. I would've taken a photo of the food had I not inhaled it so quickly.

Excellent food. Nice comfortable setting. Friendly staff. We ordered the meat platter and…read morethoroughly enjoyed it. Price is right, too.

Friendly service and amazing food! Also, can't beat the view and refreshing atmosphere. Highly…read morerecommend!

I need to declare up front, I'm an Eggs Benedict fan. Some people aren't and that's cool, but if…read moreyou even remotely partake, every now and then...get down to Porto & Fi and experience what is possibly the best hollandaise you'll ever have. Magic! Very friendly table service and a great seaside setting make this a place to come as a family, group or single...not to mention the fab cake offerings and daily specials. You may wonder why only a 4 star review given the massive compliment above? Well, the coffee was ok, but SOOOOOO hot I had to wait 10 mins before I could get my lips to it. As I have been advised most recently (thanks Artisan Coffee!), it should be served between 60 - 62 degrees...not 162!

Great little fish and chippy right on the prom. The cafe is owned by a Chinese family and they are…read moreso welcoming and friendly it's worth a visit just to meet them :-) We took my Gran here for fish and chips last summer and she's still raving to all her little friends how good it is.

This is probably one of the best places to have traditional fish and chips in Edinburgh. Get the…read more"Fish Tea" it comes with a pot of tea and bread. The food is cooked fresh and tastes great. The cafe has kept its traditional interior and there is a splendid view of the Portobello beach and seafront. The staff are so very friendly and we felt most welcome. I can really recommend it for all age-groups (we were a family group of grandparents, children and parents)

Very small, but had a great wrap and cup of soup. The gentlemen behind the counter / in the kitchen…read moreis friendly and greets everyone when they walk in. Grab some menus and grab a seat. Walk up to the counter when ready to order. Inside and outdoor seating, but indoor is elbow to elbow; small tables on top of each other. The Peter's Special was very good, minus the goat cheese seemingly overpowering the whole sandwich. But again, it was good. I would eat there again. Interior decor and atmosphere; it feels like it's African / Hippy mix. The music and African masks on the wall plus the Edinburgh prints hanging on the wall for sale, it's a cool laid back vibe.

Great for people who want a good deal and friendly service. One of the cheaper places to eat in…read moreEdinburgh but also one of the best. If you're looking for a good coffee or tea and a nice sandwich, this is the place. Small inside but ample enough seating, this place will fit you and your party.