The gelato stuffed donut sign wont me over. I was pleasantly pleased with the doughnut. It was very…read moredelicious, warm, and tasted fresh. The staff was very nice and I actually went back for a second one :)

What a great stop after climbing Arthur's seat! Refreshing iced cappuccino and a waffle hit the…read morespot. The Smoov cream was delicate and refreshing with no after taste. Love this spot. Comfy couches and music playing in the background. Clean bathroom and free WIfi! What else can I ask for?

This was a gem of a little spot, just a block or so from the Royal Mile. I stopped in on my first…read moreday in Edinburgh (8/28/25), and then again on my last full day in Scotland (09/09/2025), and had a great experience both times. The young lady beyond the counter on my first visit was very friendly and helpful, providing some lovely advice and tips for my trip (including for my proposed visit to her native area of England); if any manager/owner is reading, she gets major props! The gentleman who was working on my second trip was also friendly and helpful z but he was working on the back as well, so there was less interaction. Between my 2 visits, Zi tried a variety of pies, pasties, & rolls, all of which were very tasty (although there's something about a Greggs sausage roll; I'd stick to the pies and pasties here, and walk a couple of doors up the street for one of those.). If I'm ever back in the area z I'll be sure to stop in!

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.

Creamy, delicious, local ice cream shop with a nice side view of the Edinburgh Castle. Depends when…read moreyou go, there's a small queue outside this tiny shop that only allows six people inside at a time. The shop workers are really friendly, providing flavor recommendations if you can't make up your mind. The cherry in cream flavor was amazing.

I had my sights on this place during my visit to Edinburgh but I only managed to get it on my final…read moreday before my flight back. This place is right by The Vennel so it was a convenient location on my midday stroll. I first walked by and there was maybe 10 people in line so I decided to get it after visiting The Vennel. On my way back there were only 3 people ahead of me so great timing to enjoy delicious gelato in the cold but clear skies overlooking the castle. And I did just that. I was torn between the Salted Caramel and the Pistachio and I knew I couldn't finish 2 full scoops. The worker saw the indecision painted all over my face and recommended the Pistachio since it was a limited item. So I went with that. To my surprise she also included a large spoonful of the Salted Caramel just so I can try it too! Such a nice gesture. So there I was enjoying the creamy, delicious gelato sitting on a bench just across from Mary's Milk Bar. All the while indulging and soaking in the magnificent view of the castle and the very tasty gelato :)

A place with both coffee and alcohol available? I'm sold! We went twice during our trip to…read moreEdinburgh. I got coffee one time and chai the other time. Both drinks were excellent and the staff was friendly! A plus is that the wifi works quite well! If you want to eat/drink there, you may have to wait a bit for a table, but you won't regret it. Fear not though, takeaway is available if you're pressed for time!

World class espresso drinks. The shots are sweet and full bodied. The milk is foamed to a silky…read moreperfection. The service can be a little slow, but the servers are friendly and quick to respond once you flag them down.

Such a great experience for two American travelers! The hospitality was exceptional and the food…read morewas delicious! Probably one of the best vanilla lattes I've had in a while. Thank you, Fountain Cafe, for giving us a great start to the day.

Wonderful little cafe, huge portions of savory meats and pancakes. We had the full Scottish…read morebreakfast and the pancakes with ham, both were great. The owners were also lovely people.

Tasty burger spot that was close to our hotel. We were starving after driving from Oban to…read moreEdinburgh, so immediately after checking in to our hotel we looked up places that were near by. This popped up right away and the other reviews and pictures did it justice. We walked over, got seated right away! I was vibing to the "club" music that was playing. We ordered two burgers and a large portion of chips to share, we could have gotten the small and had plenty. The burgers hit the spot! We even grabbed dessert; the cheesecake and chocolate torte. The torte was so rich and so good!!

This is a great burger. Located near Princess street and the Edinburgh castle. We were staying at…read morethe Doubletree and this was within 5 minutes by walking. The ambience, friendly service and amazing burgers will make me visit again. Note, there is no on street parking.

Fantastic food and service! The place is pretty big, which is nice compared to most neighboring…read moreplaces. Our server was so friendly and attentive and the food portions were really large and the draft beer selection was pretty good. I had the Balmoral chicken burger with haggis and it was fantastic! I love haggis, but I've never had a haggis this good with bacon :drool: My husband and I came in starving and left overstuffed, which is a good thing! It made for a wonderful last dinner in Scotland.

Great atmosphere, great breakfast, great service! ...and practically next door to our hotel!read more

I learned about this place from. You tube blogger and I thought it would be a great place to try…read more I walked down the narrow staircase and entered in. There quite a bit of tables with guests. I waited a little bit and no one showed up to greet me so I took a moment to take a small video of the dining area and front counter when I hear a lady from behind me yelling at for making my quick video. She demanded I delete the video immediately- I was still in shock that she had yelled at me in front of the other customers who are now looking at both of us. Feeling awkward I told it was just one person to eat here and she sat me down and walked away. After a few minutes, while she was gone in the back, I noticed a few other tables were either waiting to get their order out in or waiting for their food. After some time, I see her walking back to the front, I get up and let her know I changed my mind, that I don't want to eat here so she simply smiled in agreement. Not recommending this place to anyone. I hope if you decide to visit that you have a better experience than I did.

Interesting menu- everything we had was good. Donut burger, chicken waffle sandwich, tacos, loaded…read morehotdog. Quick service, hot food. Only minus point were the loaded fries, wouldn't get again, nothing exciting about them- regular fries in a soup bowl with a ladleful of gravy. Presentation needs elevated. In all, a good meal, and would return.

We came here because it was convenient to our hotel. Once we walked in, the place was empty except…read moreone table. They had numerous bartenders behind the bar, yet we could not get served. Once we finally got served, they would walk by us and never follow up again about needing additional drinks. We sat there for a while with empty drinks and could not get any service. Due to that we ended up paying our tab and leaving. They also had numerous bar flies flying around the bar and the taps. Even though it was convenient, I would not return.

I gotta be honest on this one, I have never had a scotch egg, nor Camembert. But these were…read moreamazing. The scotch egg is surrounded in sausage and deep fried. The Camembert, I found out, is cheese and jam. The bar tenders were super nice and we got out food really fast! This is a bar (18+ in Scotland) so it is a bit noisy! Amazing service and food though

Greggs is a company that is much like most "grab and go" companies who are there to put something…read morein your belly and not much else. So to me, what makes each branch different is their team work ethic and individual personalities and how they blend together. You never have the time to get to know your team of staff, and as soon as you strike up friendships and rapport with a team, they are moved on to a different store so you then have to restart the process of getting to know your new team. This can be a pain seeing as I work in the area. If all you are after is extra calories and stodge then, my friend, welcome to Heaven. 3 stars because across the board, Greggs do what they set out to do, keep you full for a low price.

I've lost count of the amount of times that this Greggs has saved my life. Sometimes, you need…read moresaturated fat. Sometimes, you need pastry. sometimes, you need greggs. The thing is though, it's actually pretty good! I used to be quite embarrassed walking in here, but now I can walk in with my head held high! Their sandwiches are made fresh on the premises, and if they don't have your preference then they make it there and then! Their sausage rolls though...uhhhh their sausage rolls....they bring me to my knees! You can get two for £1 if you're lucky. This branch is really good too because they have huge patio doors that are always open, so the shop feels really open and airy.