I was visiting an antique shop nearby when I walked passed this one, Macks Diner is a sort of…read moreroadside cafe aiming at office workers nearby, taxi drivers and just passing trade. Here you can grab a bacon / sausage roll with a coffee for next to nothing, there are only a few seats so maybe best to buy, grab & go, definitely one to add to your list of unusual places to eat.

Great wee cafe Great cheap prices and nice staff…read more Try it and you will be happy beats the other food places in the area. Love this wee cafe and will be using this place anytime I'm in the area. I recommend this place to all that are working in the area its honestly a no brainer

Called in here for coffee twice last week when out exploring the surrounding countryside. The…read moreservice was very good and the range of homemade cakes has enough to suit all tastes. There's a good amount of seating both inside and out and the coffee is well selected. Works by local artists are also on sale. If you visit to have a look at the nearby beach you should definitely stop in to either stock up for the onward journey or to relax a bit longer.

Hugely disappointing food. We mentioned a week ahead at time of booking that one of our party was…read morevegetarian and we were told there would be a vegetarian menu. In fact she was asked to "make something up from the other dishes on the menu" Not what you expect from a restaurant charging £50 a head minimum. Non vegetarian food was highly average in a rather pretentious way. Also, it is small and noisy, not noisy in an atmospheric way, just irritating chair scraping and hearing other diner's conversations. Toilets are in the basement, down two flights of stairs. Not suitable for the high heel wearer!

If you are in Dundee and going to the Theatre then you should book yourself into The Playwright for…read morea meal beforehand. The restaurant is actually quite small but on the other had it is very pleasant and really cosy. If you just fancy a few drinks then you will also be made welcome at the bar. The decor is actually quite posh and you feel like you are in a more upper class restaurant. For me the menu is not that great, they offer some decent meals and do a fairly decent A La Carte menu but I think the prices are a little on the steep side. The staffs are all very nice and friendly; if you are going to the theatre or having a classy night then it's worth a visit.

I liked the ambience, it also has a 2nd floor that you can hangout open air. It was an unusually…read morebeautiful day so me and my co workers enjoyed the view and drinks. We just had drinks and did not sample any of the food. The place was casual and I drank Tennant, my 1st Scottish beer.

i came here for some dinner with my family, whilst up visiting for the easter break. i'd been here…read morepreviously for a drink, and i think the atmosphere through in the bar area is fine, nice even. it's dark, has lots of nice little booths and yeah, the ambience is generally quite nice. the outdoor area is also pleasant, and would be a lovely on a warm evening (i grew up in aberdeen...i know this happens rarely, if ever!) the restaurant however really didn't work for me. i know this place calls itself a diner...but it's in the basement of an old house in aberdeen and it just...isn't a diner. the red and black decor is old, and it just doesn't work. i ordered the haddock goujons with chips and the food was fine, but for the price of around £16? are you freaking kidding? i could go to the nearest chip shop and pick up some fish and chips of superior quality for a third of that...so even with a restaurant mark up, it is not good value. my mum and sis in law got blackened salmon and it came slopped on the plate in a really unappetising manner. they both said the salmon was good...but it looked disgusting! to be fair, having been to the south, it could be argued that that's the style and manner of presentation favoured over there...but i don't think this would actually be their purpose at dizzys! for what we (my mum, bless her) paid, this was totally not worth it at all, and i wouldn't come back here in a hurry.

I love this 1950's diner with its chequered tiled floor and red cushioned booths and the jukebox…read moreblasting out Elvis. I love the shakes and the chilli dog and waffles and pancakes. It's such a vibe!

They already start off with a decent rating by me because they are one of the few places in the…read morearea that serve breakfast past 11:45. The cafe itself is going for a rundown 50s era American dinner look. To be honest, a bit cliché, but it is what it is. However, the reason we go to a restaurant is the food and to be honest, the food isn't all that great. Just look at my picture of the eggs Benedict. It tastes like it looks. But again, at least they offer it all day.

Cute, quiet, lowkey. Our first meal in Edinburgh was here at Elm Rose and brunch hit the spot…read more They have limited seating outside and downstairs but also upstairs on their loft area. The salmon avocado toast was piled on high with both salmon and avocado. It was a bit messy for me to eat with the runny egg, but boy did it taste good. The full breakfast was amazingly filling. Service with a smile, both friendly and patient. Free wifi and no rush if you need to relax a bit. This cafe is excellent for those looking for a spot to grab breakfast on their way into city centre. Enjoy!

The coffee, tea, and breakfast rolls were delicious. The service was attentive and friendly.read more

I am a huge fan of the styling of this place. I may have watched Grease far too many times as a…read moreyoungster and it appears to have had side effects beyond the trauma my poor Dad endured when I, aged 10, declared that I wanted to be just like Rizzo. The red vinyl booth seating, shiny chrome, mini jukeboxes in each booth and thoroughly wholesome Americana vibe is done well. Unfortunately, I feel that it's more style than substance. The menu looked interesting but failed to excite, The waitress made it clear we were still in Scotland and did not transport us to the land of over enthusiasm and gushing service. Whilst there was nothing wrong with our food and it arrived piping hot it was a standard burger and chips. In an American Diner I expect perfectly crisp french fries not anaemic, limp chips that you know were pulled out of the freezer minutes before. The other sides were equally disappointing frozen onion rings and bought in coleslaw. I wanted to like Ed's Easy Diner. I wanted to it to be more than just a pretty face. I'm just a bit meh about everything other than the decor.

has the makings of a good restaurant but not quite! Carbon…read morecopy if Eddie rockets. Had a really nice milkshake. Hot dog was mediocre. Limited menu. Was looking forward to some chicken wings but non on the menu which surprising and disappointing for a diner!!

Lovely wee spot for breakfast for lunch that has been around for years and is still consistently…read moregood. Staff were friendly and the food was nice quality.

4.5 stars First of all, if you are a group larger than two,…read moreyou must call ahead or plan a reservation. Since it was cold outside, our group of five was placed at an outside table. It was two small tables combined with one row for seating. The tables weren't stable and kept shaking. Besides the seating, the food was scrumptious! We all loved our dishes, however, the coffee was okay and my friend who ordered the hot chocolate said it tasted like water. Would recommend this place if you book ahead and anything on the menu to be honest is safe!

Hands up, I don't know Dundee's food scene at all! But, an old school friend has just moved there…read moreso we will suss it out together and share with you lovely Yelpers! Having decided on my last visit we wanted Italian, we ended up here. Great, central location in the City Square it has plenty of outside seating for sunny days. Inside is modern and fresh with private dining available (when I say private, it's just a glass partition so I use the word "private" loosely here!). The menu follows suit and has a modern Italian feel and while we browsed we were brought complimentary bread and olive oil/balsamic...3 pieces of bread...between 2 of us...grrrr this really frustrates me! Thankfully we've known each other yonks so didn't fall out over the last piece lol. I eventually opted for the Wild Mushroom & Mozzarella Arancini (fried balls of risotto, sooo tasty but sadly only two which looked a bit odd) followed by Prosciutto, Rocket & Parmesan Pizza (proper authentic base I was really surprised how good this was, would have again in a flash! And only £9.95!). Service was attentive throughout, if a little too attentive, especially when I was still eating my last piece of pizza and my plate was being cleared while asking how it was, eh hello, mouth full, can't talk right now! My numero uno pet peeve I'm afraid, just leave it a couple of more minutes, THEN clear, OK? Pet peeve aside, food was tasty and I would definitely go back next time I'm up that way :-)

Great meal and excellent service in a well presented venue. We enjoyed gnocchi and a pizza and had…read moreour eyes on some fine desserts but both mains were generous that left no room for sweets. Wine selection and coffees to finish were all delicious. Visiting Dundee from overseas so may not make it back but would recommend to anyone looking for a great meal.