The cafe only has two people working. When we got there, there were seats around but not clean. As…read morewe look at the menu, we decided to have one English Breakfast just to be safe and since we are at Scotland, we order a Scottish Breakfast. We also ordered two coffee. When the English Breakfast came, we were like, why is there fries? The Scottish was savoury though. The fries aren't that great. The haggis was pretty good but I don't really like the black pudding.

It was a quick pit stop into Barish after a major shopping trip so I was hungry. It turns out this…read moreplace has only been open 4 weeks which is why I hadn't recognised it as we walked past. We didn't order much here (tea, hummus. Feta rolls) but I'll be honest I thought the light bites that we did order were lovely. I was a little put off by the plastic table covers and flimsy plastic menus but don't be. If the quality of the rest of their food matched the light bites we had then step on in! The hummus was tasty and served with lovely soft but crispy griddled pitta and what I can only describe as salsa on the side which was tasty tasty! As for the feta rolls I would definitely order these when I go back as they were plentiful, delicious and not greasy. They were also served with the same accompaniments as the hummus. Service was friendly and efficient which is what you want in a place in the centre of town. I liked it here and I will be giving it another whirl I'm sure at some point. Oh the cuisine is Mediterranean.

'Po-ta-toes...boil 'em, mash 'em, stick 'em in a stew' quoth the wise Hobbit Samwise Gamgee, but he…read moreforgot probably the best potato of all, the baked. It is a monster spud; when cooked to perfection with crisp skin and stuffed with an amalgam of different fillings, it is a God among veg. The Tattie Shop has perfected the art of baked potatoes; they are without doubt the best in Edinburgh. Tucked into a side street just in Bruntsfield, The Tattie Shop is easily missed but do this at your peril. They have a huge amount of fillings, with the haggis being excellent, as well as the chilli con carne. You can create a tattie with as many fillings in as you like, just don't overdo it or you'll struggle to eat it all, they are remarkably filling. With prices being very reasonable and the owner a good laugh, it is one potato purveyor not to be missed

Just like Alex, I've harboured a love of potatoes ever since they were used to unintentionally…read morecomic effect during the nine hours of relentless boredom and homoerotica that was the Lord of the Rings trilogy. Our soil-dwelling friends are regular lunchtime choice for me, and Edinburgh seems to have it's fair share of Baked Potato takeaways to pick from. The Tattie shop's location a bit out of the way sadly means I rarely get to visit, but I wish I had more opportunities. While I'll stick my neck out and suggests that the taters themselves aren't quite as good as Tempting Tattie in town, the fillings are some way ahead, especially the chilli con carne which is oddly absent from the menu at their city centre rival. All round it's pretty excellent, and another jewel in the crown of the quite splendid Bruntsfield locality.

Rapido is a great little chippy on Broughton Street, I rate it as one of the best in Edinburgh…read more The shop is bright, clean and, surprisingly for a business selling fried food, not at all greasy. They sell all the usual chip shop favourites like fried fish, smoked sausage, haggis, fried pizzas and of course chips. There is also an extensive pizza menu, featuring exciting toppings like gorgonzola and parma ham (believe me, this is exotic for a Scottish chippy!), all of which are freshly made to order on deliciously thin and crispy bases. If you fancy something a little healthier there are baked potatoes, again with lots of fillings to choose from. The counter has a tasty selection of traybakes and I often pop in on my way home from work for a piece of the rocky road, it is gorgeous!

The name 'Rapido' gave me the impression that my fish supper would be cooked, wrapped and payed for…read morewithin nano seconds of my ordering it. I was so wrong. To be fair, it was really busy, but the queue to even place the order seemed to take an age. When I finally did order it then took another five minutes to get it out the shop! This was my only main criticism, however, as their menu is huge with plenty to choose from in the way of traditional suppers, pizzas with just about any topping and plenty of cooked sauces to accompany them. The fish supper cost £4 which was quite reaosnable, considering the fish was good quality, although the chips weren't the best. Rapido serves pretty decent food, just make sure you bring a good, long book with you for the queue.

This shop is AMAZING. There potatoes are absolutely delicious there warm and buttery soft and…read morescrumptious. I will never get enough they have so many toppings and I will always stop to get a potato with my daughter after school. The staff are so nice and it's a lovely family business. I am not going to lie because this is an honest review, it's not the nicest shop ITS CLEAN don't get me wrong and the vibes are great but it just looks old that's all. You should still go here everything is amazing apart from how the shop looks. They have good prices so many drink options the food is delicious and the most important thing they Handled my allergy (coeliac) so well I always feel safe. If you don't go here you missing out.

It's thanks to my fellow Yelpers that I finally tried Mr Hot Potato…read more It was nine thirty one night and I desperately needed something tasty and nutritious to soak up the cocktails I'd just consumed. After wandering the streets with my cocktail partner and turning up empty handed, I pulled out my iPhone, fired up the Yelp app and discovered... Mr Hot Potato was ten minutes away! I'll be honest, each footstep to the take-away felt like a mile but when we finally arrived, we were greeted with a friendly smile and two baked potatoes that looked as big as the moon. From what I remember, they tasted pretty damn good too.

With possibly the most ludicrously comfortable seats in Edinburgh (I mean that), Gaia is a nice…read morelittle Italian deli/coffee shop on Leith Walk. Actually, it's better than nice. It's really really good. The counter had the front has a great selection of cured Italian meats - prosciutto, bresaola, parma ham, salami to name a few. They've also got the usual cheese suspects - gorgonzola, dolcelatte, mozzarella and so forth. And a selection of mouth-watering cakey treats. What I really liked (besides the unbelievably comfy seats) was the little salads in the fridge. They were more interesting that your bog standard tuna and sweet corn drowned in mayonnaise. Herby leaves, cured meats, fresh cheese drizzled with olive oil and balsamic vinegar. And not expensive either (about £3). Coffee was nothing to write home about (not bad, but not amazing), but I was so blissfully relaxed in those seats I didn't care.

Gaia is just round the corner from me - so I walk past it all the time and have never gone in. I…read morethought it was just another sandwich/ coffee place, and probably a bit hippy-dippy, given the name. Today I found myself hanging about on Leith Walk, having to wait for a shop to open, so I popped in here for coffee - and what a revelation! Shelves of Italian produce, a huge range of properly-Italian-looking meats and cheese, and a fridge with fabulous pre-made sandwiches and salads. Wow. And they were playing Italian music with lyrics simple enough for even me to understand, so I sat and felt all continental as I drank my coffee. Bellisimo!

This is our favorite restaurant in Edinburgh and have visited several times. All of our visits have…read morebeen memorable, thanks to both the food and the service. It is situated on Broughton Street, but still manages to stand out from the countless well-established restaurants in the area. We have found the service to be attentive, fun and well-deserving of the accolades the restaurant is presented with. We have always found the food to be full of flavor and substantial enough to not warrant a trip to the snack cupboard shortly after the meal.

Wonderful friendly service and excellent food. Good wine…read moreselections. Very enjoyable abd fun dinner.

This is a great place for breakfast if you're in the neighbourhood. Popular but not overly popular,…read moreso there's a reasonable chance of getting a good seat. I had the full breakfast. The haggis was delicious! Newspapers are also provided. Always a nice touch.

After reading Blythe's review, I'm doubly sad that I didn't get a chance to stay for a bite at this…read morecharming little cafe. Instead, it was a mad dash in to grab a drink, as I was running late for a meeting. So how did I manage to come up with a star rating after only five minutes? Because within those five minutes, I found enough admirable things to make me bookmark it as a future work spot... and trust me, I don't find those as often as you'd think. Sure, there are dozens of cafes in town that I could hunker down in for an afternoon of emails but there are very few that tick all the boxes for the perfect work space - especially when my to-do list requires more creativity than slogging through an inbox. It needs to have good light, be quiet (but not TOO quiet), serve up good food AND drink (I can give the nod to at least one of those) and have an owner/staff that don't give me the evil eye for parking in one spot for a few hours. As far as I can tell: Crumbs Cafe clears this list with flying colours - the big windows allow lots of natural light, the room was welcoming, it was calm enough to hear myself think and they were very friendly on my quick visit. I'll definitely be back to give this place a proper go but for now, i'd say it's a very solid bet for a nice lunch or an out of office office hour.

While my mother and I were in Edinburgh earlier this year, we were getting hungry walking around…read morethe city and we stumbled across this restaurant. We walk in and were seated upstairs, which gave us a great view of the busy street next to the restaurant. I ordered the fish and chips, a glass of scotch, and the sticky toffee pudding.......all were awesome. The hostess and waitress were really nice and accommodating. The food came out hot and fresh. Overall, it was a great experience and I wouldn't definitely eat here again.

Conveniently located near many Edinburgh Festival Fringe venues. Perfect for traditional British…read morefood that isn't too fancy. Seems to be able to give you a quick turnaround, if you're in a rush. Battered Fish & Chips - Haddock: A classic and seems to be their specialty. Big flaky fish and nice fluffy batter. Lots of thick crispy chips. Plus mushy peas, if you're into that kind of thing. Only issue is that sometimes they neglect to give you tartare sauce. Breaded Fish & Chips - Haddock: Maybe even better than the battered fish. The panko on top of the batter gives it a nice hearty crunch. Perhaps not traditional, but I'm a fan. Fish Cakes: The two crispy cakes are a much smaller portion than the regular fish. However, they definitely bursting with more flavor from the smoked fish and all the nice herbs. Could work if you split this and a regular fish & chips with someone. Curry Sauce: Took a few reminders to my waitress, but finally got my side sauce. A good helping. Kinda closer to Japanese curry than an Indian curry. Dipping the fries in this is purely amazing, much nicer than malt vinegar. Eton Mess: Save room for dessert! The pairing of smooth Scottish ice cream against crunchy airy meringue is perfect. Plus the raspberry sauce and whipped cream. A great way to end the meal on a sweet note.