The Deli is welcoming and friendly cafe situated on Morningside Road. Its name is slightly…read moremisleading as it is not necessarily a delicatessen. It probably does most its trade through selling filled rolls, sandwiches and hot drinks. The interior decor is clean and the bright colours on the wall create a bright atmosphere. At the front counter the service is efficient and they have an impressive range of ingredients for sandwich fillings as well as a variety of different breads and baguettes. I had cajun chicken and salad in a nice crispy baguette with a packet of cheese and onion crisps. It tasted great but it was also quite pricey as it came to about £3.50 for what was essentially just a sandwich and a bag of crisps. I can't dispute the quality of this place, however, and The Deli offers fresh ingredients, an extensive range of food and drink and great service to match.

An excellent little sandwich shop serving freshly made sandwiches on a variety of different breads…read moreand with a wide selection of fillings. There is a menu to help you decide and give inspiration, however you are quite welcome to choose your own fillings too. Prices are what you'd expect for a city - around £2-3 for a filled ciabatta - but the service is generally fast and with a smile! The Deli also serves a small selection of drinks, soup and cakes & biscuits. There is a bench in the front window and some stools for those who wish to eat in. Overall, very friendly staff and great service has kept this place going for a good few years now in an area with a high turnover of eateries.

Freshly Baked Goods, friendly service, comfy atmosphere. The…read morecinnamon rolls & the almond croissants were amazing. Breakfast never tasted so good !

Breads, scones, oh my...but full breakfasts until 2! Scrumptious selections of Benedict's,…read moreFlorentino, avocado toast, dukkah, French toast. All breads artisan, seeded.

Since it's our third time in Edinburgh, we decided to explore a few other neighborhoods further…read moreout. We hit up Morningside one grey morning and came here for brunch. The cafe was an adorable old house turned into a cafe and we got a seat near the back looking over the garden in the back of the space. It was really nice. My wife got the seasonal eggs Benedict and I got the peas a la salt. The Bennedict was good, but seemed like it was missing something. My best guess is that it's just the English muffin wasn't as sturdy as I'm used to and I'm used to it that way. The peas a la salt came over sourdough bread with bacon, black pudding and a poached egg. Same as the Bennedict, it was all yummy, but not amazing. The peas were very far from mushy (which is good), but maybe could have been a bit firmer. Things just didn't quite come together the way I would have hoped.

We ordered two variations of the BBB, the Turkish egg meal, and the Parmesan and truffle hash brown…read morebasket. They were all delicious and hearty meals and if you are looking for a more savory meal I highly recommend. The servers were extremely sweet and provided food recommendations and answered our questions about transport and places to visit to make the most of our trip! The service was also quick and we were able to be seated immediately which was wonderful. Next time I'm in Edinburgh I hope to visit this place again!

Poor, no warmth or atmosphere, needs more personality and there is quite a lot of space not being…read moreused giving it a cold airy vibe. Food was dry and bland, staff very pleasant though but I would give this one a miss, your missing anything.

Were can you get pekoe tea, artisan roast coffee and artisan cheesecake all in one place!? HERE!…read more Thats a winner in my book! We stopped in for cake and coffee/tea. I really liked my cake it was tasty and satisfying and loved my latte! My hubby got some cheesecake and some pekoe tea! Its like the perfect place for us since he loves tea and I love coffee! The food others were eating just looked meh... loved the art on the walls and the servers were very friendly! Great place for tea/coffee and cake/cheesecake!

Fantastic Deli/ Café with better coffee than most food-focused places in Edinburgh…read more (UPDATE: Coffee quality has definitely deteriorated since the early days and this is no longer a place where I expect coffee that is anything better than "drinkable". The food still holds up, though!) I started going to Rocket in 2008 when I studied at Napier, and it proved to be a very reliable regular spot for me as they were incredibly friendly, reasonably priced and indulged my freestyle sandwich filling whims without fuss. They also do a remarkably good coffee for a Deli, even if it's not as good as what you would get at places that have coffee as their primary focus. So the quality of the coffee is a bit up and down but always serviceable, but it's the food that makes it good! You can pick from their extensive menu of lunch options, including a lot of British classic and South-American ones. Their sandwiches, though! Oh, the sandwiches! See, the thing is that they have a huge array of great toppings, and a nicely put together list of suggested combinations of them... But they'll let you "freestyle" it if it pleases you. And BOY does it please me! They tend to have to really struggle to close their baguettes up by the time I finish. All wonderful, fresh toppings that create an absolute cornucopia of lively taste sensations. I do wish they had clotted cream for their scones, though, and I would love for them to have some bread that was a bit more substantial, gave a bit more resistance to the bite. It's very fluffy, very light, and I tend to prefer the heavier, bitier breads. If they had the option of something tougher and made with more rye/ spelt/ etc, I'd be a super happy camper. Still, a very strong contender and one of my favourite lunch places in Edinburgh. I have been known to take a detour just to go here. :)

Rocket is a small but perfect sized cafe/lunch spot at the top of Morningside. I've been a few…read moretimes since I used to live down the road. They have great sandwiches and delectable treats (my favourite being the chocolate/graham cracker/fudge fridge tray bake - not sure what the actual name is?!) I was here about three weeks ago with my boyfriend for lunch. I was feeling like something texmex so I chose the chicken burrito while my boyfriend ordered the chicken and chorizo club sandwich. I was very satisfied with my burrito and my boyfriend was satisfied with his meal. See the picture that I added! The staff are very friendly although sometimes the service can be a little slow. They can be quite busy especially mid-morning. I believe you can reserve a table if you call in advance. If you are in the area and require a nice, healthy, lunch definitely check this place out.

A great place to start your day with a fantastic breakfast. Open early and located conveniently in…read moreOld Town Edinburgh. Excellent pastries and sandwiches. Very friendly staff and spotless cleanliness.

Great little place in Edinburgh for coffee, pastries and breakfast selections. Had a croissant and…read morecoffee here with my friend while we were visiting the city. Absolutely delicious and will keep it on our list next time we head out that way!

One thing everyone will agree with is that with all the coffee shops along the stretch between…read moreTollcross and Comiston/Morningside, there is a sever lack of sandwich shops, here is your saviour. Based on the idea of Subway and past rivals such as Baguette Express and Bruntsfield Baguette (both now closed) this is a DIY sandwich bar with an excellent choice of meats and salads. Nosh doesn't offer a sit in option so I wouldn't recommend you come here on a rainy day but the flip side to that is they HAVE A CARVERY! HOT MEATY GOODNESS! that sadly wasn't ready as I went in. Bruntsfield/Morningside workers get a 5% discount and will land themselves a lovely warm toasted sandwich and a latte that is velvetty and almost chocolatey to taste for £3.85. Locals unite, your sandwich blues have been saved.

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The menu has almost completely changed since I was last here ~2 years ago, and while I loved it…read morethen, I think it's even better now. Montpelier is still the same cozy spot I came to love -- incredible service, drinks, and food. Absolutely worth a visit!

After a disappointing dinner, we needed a drink. - Montpeliers was just the tonic…read more Situated in a very cool and chic part of town, Montpeliers got the assignment. Dimly lit and getting darker as the night goes on, with staff welcoming you like an old friend and an impeccable music selection. - No, seriously, did you hack my Spotify, Montpeliers? It's all so effortless and fun, and above all, done very well. I am happy to indulge. My spicy mango sour did the trick. I sometimes like to ask for a recommendation when I can't decide and Iona's tip was spot on. The cocktail menu is extensive; there's something for all tastes. This was delicious. - Not too spicy, not too sweet. Followed up by the cherry nuts shot with black cherry rum and amaretto. This cherry-lover approves and this served as a dessert to round the night off to a better end. Was it okay that they had run out of shot glasses and opted for a short cocktail glass and also topped it with a tonne of cream? Umm, YES. No disappointment here. Service was attentive despite the bar overflowing on a Friday night. This was just what we were after and is a wonderful spot for a drink. You'd be missing out if you didn't have a cocktail. If you're not drinking, there's an interesting selection of mocktails too. Cheers, Montpeliers! - You know just how it's 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!

This isn't just a food shop... No, wait it is. That's why I like it so much. You don't have to…read morefight your through hoards of middle aged people buying their holiday clothes to get to the good stuff. It's right there when you walk in. Making up one half of Morningside's middle-class foodie square (it's almost directly opposite Waitrose), M&S simply food has both style and substance. Sure, they've got the adverts with the sexy voice and all the packaging is beautiful, littered with hyperbolic adjectives and mouth-watering pictures, but the food actually tastes good too. The place was really well stocked and organised. The staff seem to be very well trained and are only too eager to help. There's a bakery section at the back (so the smells waft to the front, as well all the other things you'd expect from a small supermarket. Except this isn't just a small supermar... no I'm not going to indulge myself.

I'll come here often for a snack to go with my lunch or a post-work nibble for the bus home. I'd…read morenever do a full shop here and I don't think I'd find myself regularly buying lunch here, because it's a more expensive grocery stop in comparison to other options. This shop can get really busy and queues build up fast. A few times I've decided to skip the snack because I thought I might just miss my bus. However, for convenience, I'll pop in here for a quick snack when my stomach's a-rumbling.