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Hendersons

3.8 (109 reviews)
ModerateVegetarian, Delis
Closed 8:00 am - 10:30 pm

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Moderate noise
Good for kids
Good for groups

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Carrot cake and risotto!
Christine H.

Super friendly staff! But service is a bit slow to me. I think that's just how it is over here though! No one is ever in a rush haha. Food: the vegetarian risotto! Very creamy with good feta cheese. The squash really made the dish though, it balanced everything out with its sweet taste. The arugula was a bit too much, but I just brushed it to the side. Dessert: CARROT CAKE. YUMMMM! Idk, I've just been craving carrot cake and it hit the spot.

chickpea and aubergine curry
Danny D.

*American reviewer* when all your dunediner buddies are vegetarian, you end up at a place with no meat. All good; this local institution does plant-based dining well, and deliciously. I didn't order the veggie haggis, but I was told it was quite lovely. I got the special of the day, which happened to be a chickpea and aubergine curry atop jasmine rice. It was marvelous. Service can take awhile, but this is due to the sheer volume of customers. Staff was very attentive and accommodating. Dimly lit with light music, and you have the makings of a romantic, vegetarian evening.

Vegan haggis parcel w/ gravy
Sean M.

This was a a GREAT little veg cafe. Do take note, it's more of a cafe than a restaurant. There are a few tiny tables, but not much space to eat. It is a charming decor though nonetheless. The food, although previously prepared, was quite fresh and tasty. They sprinkle sone greens onto the plate for a little salad as well which is a nice touch to some of the heartier items. The choices were nice and diverse. I felt like a little spice and they had some Indian/Middle Eastern themed options. I also had some vegan haggis in a parcel which was fantastic! The people were very nice and helpful. I wished I lived in the area to come back again. One day when I move to Scotland I will be back!

Vegan cullen skink and vegetarian haggis, neeps and tatties
Madhavi B.

A nice vegan/vegetarian restaurant in the heart of Edinburgh! They have a salad bar and restaurant, and around the corner a vegan portion of the restaurant. Some of the menu overlaps, but each has it's own menu as well. This location has lots of seating availability, and has a nice eclectic vibe as well. We had the cullen skink soup (made with tofu instead of fish) and vegetarian haggis which looked like spiced soya mince on a bed of mashed potatoes. The portions are quite filling as well. They also offer a variety of vegan desserts! A good place to visit if you're hankering for vegan meals!

Bean burger with potato wedges and salad! Yumm (sorry for the bad lighting )
Alisa R.

Yummy and gourmet bean burger ! Cute retro under the stair Resturant . They have a bistro up stairs that I will try next time instead. Lots of room in the downstairs part for meeting big groups. I didn't like the cafeteria style ordering but they bring your hot food out to you so that's good. The food was really great! Gourmet veggie style dishes and beautifully presented! Food was well priced for the area and once again delicious !!!

Robert L.

This shop boasts to be one of the best at offering high quality health foods and vegetarian foods, but all this comes at a price that is perhaps overdone. That said, the specials aren't too bad value for money and this is a place that is good at providing quick food for vegetarians and vegans, which isn't a common trait amongst many shops around Edinburgh. If you are a vegetarian, vegan or even just a very health conscious person you are likely to find benefits to this place. However, as someone not in these categories I just don't get why this place costs so much.

Lentil based haggis with purple potatoes and lovely pickled onions.
Fabiola L.

Lovely vegan cafe. On one side is a cafe style restaurant, on the other, a salad bar/cafeteria style location. This time, we ordered the haggis plate and the sliders. The haggis cane with beautiful purple potato mash and gravy. The slider plate was enormous! Three sliders, chips, onion rings and salad. We ended our meal with a slice of chocolate nut cake and chocolate banana cake. All the food was fab! The only thing that was not up to par was the service. The hostess/waitress wasn't very welcoming and made one feel like if the questions about the food/menu/seating were stupid. Fortunately, the food was great !

Dessert. Yum!!!
Esmé R.

Always nice to find an all vegetarian restaurant in northern Europe! So many options! My partner and I both got the risotto and side salads. I thought the risotto was so so but my partner really loved it. It was quite moist and creamy. Side salads nothing special, but they have a lot to choose from which is nice. The star of the show was the fruite almond torte thing with fresh whipped creme that I had for dessert. Oh. My. God. So amazing. I would probably give it a 3 1/2 star if I could. The atmosphere is quite cute.

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Cheryl C.

Hendersons is a veritable veggie institution in Edinburgh, so if you're non-meat inclined, or you're just in the mood for some super tasty food, then swing by Hendersons if you're around the new town. There is an extensive selection of vegetarian food available here, made with locally sourced, high quality ingredients, and you have a choice of eating in the basement restaurant, the bistro, or taking a quick bite away from the deli. The basement restaurant is probably my favourite part of Hendersons, with its canteen style array of amazing looking salads, specials, soups, and other enticing delights to try. The restaurant is open from breakfast time until the evening, where its laid back dining style and often live music always seems to attract quite a few people. The bistro part of Hendersons offers a relaxed, pleasant, and slightly more formal a la carte format in cheerful looking surroundings. A visit to the deli is a treat, with a range of yummy looking items, including the usual sandwiches, veggie pizzas, and frittata and falafel.

Hendersons Front, courtesy of Hendersons website
Amy G.

Hendersons is fantastic if you are vegetarian. I am not, so it ain't my thing. My Granny likes it here after she took my vegetarian aunty here when she was at Edinburgh uni, 30 years ago. So she often takes me and I can appreciate it is a great place for vegetarians with a huge selection of dishes. The service is top notch also. However. Why mess with Flapjacks? After the initial shock of my meatless lunch, my Granny filled my hand with change and sent me to buy a cake from the counter. I licked my lips and chose a nice thick Flapjack. I hurried back to my seat and took one bite and was confused. Where was the syrupy, chewy goodness I was expecting? It had been replaced by some rather tasteless sawdust. Clearly in Vegan/Vegetarian world nice sweet cakes are a no no. This gives me a case of the sads.

Fiona H.

If someone had said to be that I would ever enjoy a purely vegetarian meal, I'd laughed in their face. Call me old-school, but if there's no meat in it, it's not a proper meal, right? Wrong. That was before I ate here. I popped in with a friend for lunch oe day, and as we were heading out for a big meal that evening, we decided to just get a handful of starters to share between us, rather than having a full-on lunch. The food was amazing, and it was also really good value into the bargain which, in my opinion, always makes it even tastier! We got a portion of their Baba Ghanoush, Humus, Tzatziki and Spicy Bean Paté with a load of breads to mop it up, and I can honestly say it was one of the tastiest lunches I've eaten in that price bracket in a long time.

Ali C.

Not a big fan of vegetarian but it is not bad here. Fresh and flavourful.

Berit A.

Even though we were here almost a year ago, (obviously still thinking about it) my husband and I LOVED it here. We had such an enjoyable and quiet morning together. My husband is not a vegetarian/vegan, but he loved the food (he got the pancakes) and I got the sweet potato shakshuka. We both got our coffees with their amazing hazelnut milk. It was all amazing! I also loved all the local health and community info located in the back. Thank you for a great trip and we hope to come back this year!

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Great place! Yum! Love the vegan haggis. Ask for extra sauce because it's very tasty!

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Amazing vegan food in Edinburgh! Lots of options and very elegantly displayed. Definitely highly recommended!

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Teuchters Landing

Teuchters Landing

(83 reviews)

££

Leith

Oh my goodness, we just LOVED this local pub, with amazing food and busy atmosphere! It's almost…read moreas if you're sitting on a barge, and it's a fun vibe, with different seating options and QR Code ordering. Super cool, and the service was fast and cheerful. Food is GREAT! Again, lot's of GF options -- I was able to get the calamari, which was tender and delicious, and it was served with chips that were GF, with salt and pepper seasoning. My husband had a mug of the Cullen Skink with chips -- also very good, hot and filling. The menu has many, many options, and the portions are very good sized. Lots of beer on draft, and a good selection of ciders. Leith is a beautiful place to explore, and this was a lovely lunch and respite from the intermittent rain. Highly recommend making a stop at Teuchters Landing!

This place is in an amazing location right on the Waters of Leith. And when I say "right on" I…read moremean, their outdoor dining area includes a dock on top of the water. It's a bit cold out there but we wanted to sit outside. The other outdoor dining area with heat lamps was more pub-like which also meant people smoking outdoors. To the dock we went! The husband got the fish and chips, and of the five fish and chips he ordered during our 2 and a half weeks in the U.K. this one was neither the best nor the worst. (But still good!) The daughter and I were only lukewarm on our scallops. But what made a lasting impression was the mac n cheese served in a mug. The son and I still talk about it. We think it was the BEST MAC N CHEESE WE'VE EVER HAD. All others are put to shame now. 5 stars - mac n cheese 3 stars - other food

Makars Gourmet Mash Bar - Crown Of Slow Cooked Beef Shoulder With A Rich Horseradish Infused Gravy

Makars Gourmet Mash Bar

(517 reviews)

££

Old Town, Royal Mile

If you're in Edinburgh and want a place that does comfort food right, Makars Mash Bar is absolutely…read moreworth the stop. We tried a variety of dishes including the Scotch egg, chicken, pork, and beef options, and every single one was excellent. The meats were very flavorful and tender, and the mashed potatoes were easily some of the best we've had. The Scotch egg was perfectly cooked with a rich, slightly runny yolk and a crispy, well-seasoned outer layer. The sticky toffee pudding was also outstanding and a perfect way to finish the meal and was shared by the group as the portions were huge!! The atmosphere was lively and welcoming, with a unique and cozy feel. We waited about 20 minutes in line, but it was worth it. Service was great, everyone was friendly, and the experience felt very well run. This is also a great option for families, especially if you have picky kids. You can't really go wrong with excellent mashed potatoes and high-quality meat options. FYI the Pork Shank was the winner overall.

Makars Mash is one of those places that is always at the top of folks recommendation lists for…read moreEdinburgh. I found this to be for good reason. At the door, parties of 2+ had around an hour wait. I was lucky enough to be dining solo, so was immediately seated to a small high-top area by the door. Service was very kind. I ordered the Lamb and Classic Mash. The side pickles were tasty and refreshing. The mash was truly good. I ended up wishing I picked a different protein because the lamb came on the bone, wish was hard to eat around for me. Since it was my first day in Scotland, the conversion between pounds and dollars hadn't yet processed for me. As a heads up, ordering the 23.00 pound classic entree came out to be $32.50.

The Baked Potato Shop - Baked potato with vegan chilli and vegan Macsween haggis.

The Baked Potato Shop

(161 reviews)

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Old Town, Royal Mile

Oh my goodness, that looks absolutely delicious! That's quite the meal, a perfect balance of carbs,…read moreprotein, and veggies, which is something I admire.

One evening in Berkeley, California, out to dinner with some friends at a Korean restaurant, I…read moreshared that I was heading to Scotland in July of 2019 and asked if anybody had been and had any recommendations for places to go. Probing why I was going a little, they got out of me I am of the Gordon Clan of Aberdeenshire, a Scotland of Old clan. One of my friends exclaimed, "Gordon!" He paused, looked me directly in the eyes and said, "You know we're rivals right?!" He is Nate James Lindsey. A member of the Lindsey Clan, one of the Gordon Clan's rival clans in Scotland of Old. Once we addressed our rival ancestries, he recommended to me The Baked Potato Shop in Edinburgh, the city I was flying into/out of for my first trip not only to Scotland, but to Europe as well. Well, I might as well go I thought, how bad can a rival clan recommendation be. The night I arrived in Edinburgh, 5 July 2019, I entered The Baked Potato Shop and was greeted by a friendly worker. After looking over the menu, I went with a baked potato loaded with vegan chilli and vegan Macsween haggis. After placing my order, paying, and getting the baked potato I thought the only thing missing from my first ever evening in Scotland was bagpipe music. No sooner had I thought that than I heard the sounds of bagpipes wafting across the cobbled lane out front of the Shop. Across the cobbled lane I went, lured by the wail of the bagpipes. After listening for a bit and providing a tip I returned to the guest house I was staying the night at. The food was delicious and filled my travel-tired belly. The haggis was the first I had of any kind, vegan or non-vegan, and it was an immediate favorite. Offset from my departure time zone by 8 hours, I went to sleep soon after eating. I woke up early the next morning ready to go. Turns out the baked potato and toppings cured my jet lag in less than 24 hours, quite remarkable. What a way to end my first day in Scotland, a recommendation from a member of a rival Scotland of Old clan yields tasty food. I will however note that I am also of Irish descent, so I am still not sure what to make of the recommendation in light of the Irish Potato Famine... Ahhh, Scotland of Old lives on.

Roseleaf - fishcake & cullen skink

Roseleaf

(92 reviews)

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Leith

The Roseleaf came up in a search of restaurants near the Royal Yacht Britannia. I bookmarked it…read morebefore leaving Tampa after viewing their website and reading that it was on a Netflix show called "Somebody Feed Phil." I have to be honest with you. I had no idea who Phil Rosenthal was until I saw the episode featuring local chef, Tony Singh. I just had to try the Chunky Cullen Skink based off of the recommendations of many reviewers who posted about it. I was not disappointed. In fact, it was the best local discovery of our entire trip to Edinburgh. It's located in the historic port area of Leith. It's not exactly super close to Ocean Terminal, but it's worth the walk for the experience. I could immediately tell that the building used to be a church. Actually, it's much older than that. The building dates back to 1892. It was actually a pub called the "Black Swan" before that. You'll see a stone carving of a swan above the sign at the front entrance that pays homage to it. This place was packed on a Saturday during lunchtime. Fortunately, there was room for 2 at the bar. Make reservations during peak times for a table. Otherwise, accept whatever space is left at the bar. It's a very homey kind of place. The decor has been described as quirky. I found it to be very charming with many antiquities in the background. The staff were all friendly and genuinely cared about our experience. The soup (skink) was simply amazing! To hear them say that there's not much that goes into making it is truly a humble understatement. I absolutely loved the smoked haddock, thinly sliced potatoes, and leeks. Don't be fooled by this wee cup of Cullen skink. It's very hearty & filling. It comes with the most delicious homemade bread. Even the butter was fantastic. I'm still thinking about everything that we ordered. My husband's Mac n' Cheese was also very memorable. The menu describes it as being "kissed with truffle oil" which really made it special. He added jalapeños and totally loved it, along with the beautiful side salad as well. His local Leith lager went perfectly with it. I was loving the "Hoose Brew" loose leaf tea served in a little teapot. We didn't have room for dessert. Would I go back again? Absolutely! This is exactly the kind of local experience that we seek out when traveling. It's a warm & welcoming family-run bar & restaurant with great homemade goodness. Highly recommended!!

This was my first real restaurant stop after arriving on the UK; a friend and I picked it purely…read morebased on proximity to our Airbnb, and we were not disappointed! I ordered the Cullen Skink as my starter, and it was 1 of the best bites of my 2 week trip; the fish was flaky and wel/-cooked, as were all the other ingredients, with a lovely background of smoky, meatiness. My main was the Mac and Cheese, which was solid as well (I may or may not have burned the roof of my mouth, but that's on me!). The staff/service was excellent - no complaints. The sign outside amused me as well; I'd be happy to return.

The Bluebird Cafe - Very cute, friendly service, small but tasty quick breakfast.  Lovely!!

The Bluebird Cafe

(25 reviews)

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Cannonmills

What a cute and delicious cafe in the Canonmills neighborhood of Edinburgh. Based on the original…read morecafe in Memphis, it has a southern cooking influenced menu. Everything is house made from the scones, soups and delicious meatloaf. Rory and Fergus gave us their best Scottish hospitality while we dined, luggage in tow, whilst waiting to check in our Air BnB flat directly above. My husband enjoyed the pancakes, I was lucky to have a taste, and I have to say they might have been the best pancakes I have personally ever tasted. I had a freshly baked scone cinnamon walnut scone and a delicious Americana. I went down later to take out the meatloaf sandwich and it was wonderful. Thank you to Rory & Fergus for making our morning comfortable and delicious!

When Blythe told me he'd checked out a new spot that he thought that I, in particular, would really…read morelike, I got quite excited and resolved to toddle along as soon as I could. Oh Blythe. You were right, my friend. Dinky as a daisy and blue as a cornflower, I can criticise this little joy in one way only - that it isn't nearer to my house. Their "soup and half sandwich" deal for £4.95 is pretty breath-taking - if that's HALF a sandwich, I don't wanna see a full one! You can choose the bread type for your butty as well - I went with a tiger baguette filled with chilli chicken mayo and yippity-yum was I glad that I did. Good hearty soup to go with it, too, oh yes indeedy. That, along with a generous pot of tea, hit the spot for £7.15, which I reckon is pretty darned good going. They also, as Blythe and Julie both mentioned, do Tennessee buttermilk pancakes (ZZZZZIP) so I will be back ere long to have a chompy brekkist here as well. The menu is presented on a clipboard and the wall is adorned with the simple but rather effective conceit of spelling the name of the cafe in large letters, each printed on A4, popped on a clipboard and stuck to the wall. The only other piece of decoration on the wall is an adorable poster for the cafe's Tennessee namesake, the famous acoustic music club. Disclosure: I have never been the kind of person who has a yen to travel. Tennessee, however, is one of the only places in the world I have ever actually wanted to go to. And now I feel like I can trot on down there for pancakes any day of the week.

Hendersons - vegetarian - Updated May 2026

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