HOT HOT HOT CHOCOLATE for ALL chocolate LOVERS! The…read morechocolate tree is located on a busy road and still it's easy to find car parking nearby, especially on a Sunday. Also conveniently accessible by bus. There is not much sitting space, such best to book in advance. We got a lovely table at the front window (which by the way is the only table in the front of the shop). I believe there is a very small sitting area in the back. You can find lots of chocolate variations on display on cupboard shelves. At the moment they offer 10% off chocolate bars before a certain time of the day. There are also macaroons, ice cream a (not gelato), pralines and little "cakes". Above the main entrance you see the drink menu written on huge chalk boards: Traditional chocolate, one for kids and one for adults, white chocolate, milky chocolate, dark chocolate and much more. They do coffee too. I ordered salted caramel ice cream and milk chocolate, which was the best hot milk chocolate in Edinburgh so far, and not to mention I got served plenty of it in a big mug. Definitely worth the money. Must confess, my eyes were bigger than my stomach and next time a hot chocolate will be plenty :-) They are also present with stalls at various Edinburgh markets, like Stockbridge. Its an ideal place to take away and enjoy the "pleasures" somewhere else.

For those 'in the know', the chocolate tree has been an online business for quite some time, but…read moredecided to open up their own shop in our very own city, Edinburgh. If you like chocolate, you will LOVE The Chocolate Tree. Located in the trendy Bruntsfield area, it is in the perfect position to sit in and gorge or sit out and gorge. Their chocolates are all organic (so at least your conscious feels good about eating copious amounts of chocolate...) The decor is very chic, trendy and indulgent. Indeed, I think Indulgence is a theme in the cafe. My first visit was under sad circumstances - recently single and feeling vulnerable, my friend took me and ordered me the 'Spanish Hot Chocolate' (see picture). Oh My God. Where I was feeling despairing, distraught and dismayed I was overcome with delight, deliriousness and felt thoroughly delectable!! It was perfect...perhaps a bit rich, but the first few sips were to die for. It even came with a little dough cake-thing to dip into the thick, gloopy chocolate, like fondue! It would have been ideal for two to share. To be honest, I'm not what you would call a choc-a-holic - especially now that Cadbury's is no longer considered 'chocolate'. But there is something for everyone to enjoy, whether its a slice of their GLORIOUS chocolate cake (it was delicious, after a while I felt I should find a mirror to check if my pupils had dilated) or one of their mini chocolate bites. If you can't make it to the shop they sell online and they're much cheaper than their competition ( it's one of their ethical principles, woohoo!). It really is worth visiting, on a warm summer day to lounge and indulge yourself, or on a cold winter evening to keep yourself warm. It's the sort of place I imagine Harry Potter would sit in...

The staff was so lovely and enthusiastic. Many flavors of fudge to choose from. They even had vegan…read moreoptions. Samples were provided. We were very happy that we stopped by.

First timer. I was part of a 3-hour Food Tasting Tour in…read moreEdinburgh, Scotland (secretfoodtours.com). This place is amazing!!!!! At the time of our arrival, they were making fudge. The gentleman in the pics is very engaging, entertaining, and was describing the process of fudge making. What he had on the table is raisin-almond-rum-fudge. I am NOT a fudge person BUT I am a rum guy. This this is so amazing I still think (and miss it) about it. I bought so many slices that it lasted me for eight days!!

The chocolate fountain at this Princes Street store is highly tempting and I went in the first time…read moreI walked past! They do all sorts of combinations and whilst the marshmallow kebab dipped in melted chocolate is a favourite of many, that's a little bit of a sugar overload in my opinion. I opted for a strawberry kebab instead, which was heavenly but I have two reservations; I feel like I could have recreated it at home with a bar of good quality chocolate and some strawberries from Tescos. Whatsmore, it was quite messy to eat. It's not that pricey, and worth a try. Just be armed with a lotttt of tissue paper!

Wonderful selection of chocolate with reasonable prices. They also sell gelato in some of their…read morecandy flavors. My husband had a small cone of super chocolately chocolate and really enjoyed it.The salesperson was very friendly and helpful in aiding me in selecting gifts. The location on Frederick Street in Edinburgh is next door to Hotel Chocolat Cafe, which also sells candy and serves decadent hot chocolate. Both sell delicious chocolates.

This was one of the places I was told I had to stop at in Edinburgh, especially for a dessert fix…read more I've actually been here a couple of times. The shop has that cute parlor feel, with glass display counters filled with colorful bricks of fudge. It's clean and there's no seating, so it's really a grab-and-go kind of place. I usually get the variety box of 6, though they also have a box of 10. There are so many creative flavors to choose from. I have to get two Butter Tablets every time. They're deliciously crumbly and my favorite. I also really like the Highland Cream and Maple Walnut, which have a silky smooth texture. Next time I might try more of the fruity ones, like Chocolate Orange or Strawberries & Cream. One thing to know if you're bringing fudge home on a flight: pull it out of your carry-on and let the TSA agents know you have it. They may pull your bag aside for extra screening since the dense brick of fudge can look suspicious on the X-ray. It happened to me, so now I know. You're paying for the quality here, and it's worth it. They take cards, which is convenient. Overall Service: The staff was very nice. There were a few people cutting the line one time I was there, and I wish they had stepped in to help keep things in order for the people who had been waiting. They were young, though, so I chalked it up to them maybe not knowing how to handle the situation. This will 100% be on my list every time I travel back to Edinburgh.

Tasty fudge and free tasting. Saw a fella with a sign and he invited us to try some of the homemade…read morefudge. We also saw the fudge table being prepped for another batch of one of their 12+ flavors. They also had some special flavors for Pride Month and special occasions. I would return to take some home if I had space in the suitcase.

Hot damn they have a good hot chocolate. We got the classic hot chocolate with milk chocolate and…read morewhip. Absolutely fantastic. I usually don't like whip cream, but that one was a bit denser than normal. It can be a bit messy because it's overflowing out of the cup. They have 2 separate lines, one for drinks, and one for paying for items. Makes it really handy.

We went in for a hot chocolate yesterday and I think it's safe to say they were the best hot…read morechocolates we'd ever had. We both got the 'Milky' option with the chocolate whipped cream and honestly the whipped cream alone is worth a trip! Can't wait to try some of the other options, and maybe a Christmas special!

Great pit stop for scones, the raspberry jams and clotted cream were perfect add ons to accompany a…read morecup of tea.

beautiful scone for breakfast in this beautiful place! nice staff as well. espresso was just okay,…read moregot the job done.

I have to thank the wonderful staff and dare I say friends at Lucas Morningside Edinburgh…read more Both my wee granddaughters suffer from life threatening allergies and coming to Lucas makes it so easy to allow them to have a treat just like anyone else can enjoy. Susan and her team go way above and beyond to keep the girls safe. Absolutely nothing is too much trouble. I honestly cannot thank you enough. It means the girls can do something others take for granted and that for us is huge. Thanks again

Amazing Ice cream! I really love the taste of almost all flavours, but the prices are quite high,…read morebut still great quality!

Was getting a tattoo in the area and knew I needed to eat something prior to my appointment. It's a…read moresmall little pastry shop but a lot to offer! The girl behind the counter was very nice and let us take our time choosing what we wanted. We could have easily bought the whole store but only grabbed three things. For me the highlight was the strawberry croissant! I can't wait to come back and try more

I have been going to this bakery for over 30 years (spending lots of money over that period) and it…read moreis with sadness that i have to write this review. Whilst in the bakery a member of staff started on me for no reason and falsely accused me of things. Whilst dealing with another member of staff the said individual started on me. After a couple of hours i went back to speak to the management. When i asked to speak to the manager the same member of staff was laughing at me saying she was going to phone the police. I have tried to correct this with no response. I can only recommend to people to AVOID THIS BAKERY. god only knows what might happen there!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!