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    I. J. Mellis

    4.8 (33 reviews)
    PriceyCheese Shops, Delis
    Closed 9:30 am - 6:00 pm

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    Erica C.

    4/7/23, dropped by here and sampled a few cheeses and bought some to munch on the walk around here. Very good and nice service. See the photos.

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    Beth C.

    Cheese lover's heaven! A small place, but packed with artisan cheeses and everything to go with them (wine, chutney, crackers, etc). The artisan cheese prices are good compared to America. This shop always seemed to be busy and the staff is incredibly efficient and helpful.

    Lisa L.

    I found this wonderful little cheese and pie shop on Victoria Street, and was pleasantly surprised by the wonderful selection of cheeses, and the wonderful pork pie they offer. They also offer a venison pie which I understand is quite good as well. Chris was a wonderful help and finding just the right cheese, and both Chris and Matt were very cheerful and welcoming! There is a nice selection of other items as well, including tasty crackers, French bread, organic eggs, Etc. I will revisit this place before we leave Edinburgh. Thank you!

    Gab G.

    Had a phenomenal cheese plate here for £6. The cheesemonger was very helpful when it came to deciding which three varieties to try, and the blue cheese that she recommended was definitely the best I've ever had. I abandoned the oat crackers halfway through and just started eating it straight up. I could not finish the whole plate, which was a crying shame, but I was running a food marathon that day and had to pace myself. Isn't it nice to know that we live in a world where we can consume quality cheeses in the middle of the day?

    Prices are very reasonable (at least by US standards)
    Marilyn T.

    The cheesemonger here was super friendly and helpful, and she was so patient in letting us sample. She even suggested some for us to try just for our education, so it was clear she wasn't just trying to push sales on us. We ended up buying: - Isle of Mull cheddar: nice and sharp - Hebridean blue: a bit creamy and nutty - Dinarski extra mature: I've never had cheese from Croatia before - Reypenaer Gouda VSOP (2 year): with salt crystals and all - this is my usual go to cheese Others we tried: - Old lochnagar: a deep orange, reminded me a bit of cheese for American mac n cheese - Auld reekie: smoked; good, but the smokiness was overpowering - Anster: from Fife; fruity They also have many of the usual accompaniments, including a good amount of charcuterie, crackers, etc. Customer service here was wonderful - she even packed some plastic knives for us since we were heading on the road. I like that the receipt actually listed everything we got since most other places don't label the cheeses nor tell you what you got. Definitely check this out for some unique Scottish and European cheeses at good prices.

    Fiona H.

    Oh. My. God. Not in an annoyng Janice-from-Friends sort of way, but I guarantee that those will be the first words out of your mouth once you've stepped in here and swallowed back your drool. And no, I'm not over-exaggerating! I've never seen so many cheeses crammed into one tiny shop. There's a huge section of blue cheeses (but they're kept separately from all the others in case all you people who are allergic to penicillin were wondering), a huge section of local cheeses as well as another section of more exotic ones. They are definitely pricey. Prices range from £20-£30 per kilo, so it's definitely not the sort of place you go to get your cheese on toast ingredients, but for a special occasion (or if you're just loaded) it's perfect. But the friendly service eases the pain on your purse - not only did the woman that served me know exactly what she was on about (I didn't know there were so many flavours you could get out of one tiny bite of cheese?!) but she also let me try a nibble of as many as I wanted. If reincarnation exists, I want to be a mouse. Not that I saw any mice in here, just for the record, but if I were a mouse this is where I would try.

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    7 years ago

    Great cheese shop in a gorgeous street. Service was friendly and the cheese selection and prices where spot on.

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    14 years ago

    Wonderfully knowledgable cheesemonger. Try all the Scottish cheeses.

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    10 years ago

    Great selection of cheeses and the staff is quite knowledgeable. I was happy to find a solid cheesemonger in Edinburgh!

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    14 years ago

    Impossible to choose a favourite!? Our recommendation? The manchego- smooth and nutty it melts in your mouth!

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    9 years ago

    Nice selection of cheeses, crackers, deli meats and other snacks. Staff were very helpful. This made for a lovely picnic.

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    Review Highlights - I. J. Mellis

    The cheesemonger here was super friendly and helpful, and she was so patient in letting us sample.

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    Smith & Gertrude

    Smith & Gertrude

    4.2(11 reviews)
    0.9 miStockbridge
    ££

    So I leave Melbourne. Fly away, halfway across the world, snug in my little village that is…read moreStockbridge. Then, Smith and Gertrude arrives. I've had my suspicions about the name for a while and tonight, my suspicions were confirmed- this idea was formulated in Melbourne, the bright light-bulb flashing into the owners mind whilst sipping a glass of wine on the iconic corner of Smith Street and Gertrude Streets in Melbourne. The hipster trend is spreading globally people! And you know what? I'm on board! The service, ambiance and style so reminds me of my hometown (whats that I feel...pride?) This might just become the place for meat, wine and cheese. For the past year Henri's of Stockbridge has been my go-to for my Sunday wine and charcuterie but Smith and Gertrude will closely rival this. So lets talk wine. The list is extensive and impressive. I'm actually not too much for Australian wine myself, but the list of Australian wines available almost made me want to yell out 'woo! represent!' but I didn't do that because I'm a grown up of course. I instead ordered a lovely Argentinian wine at the recommendation of our very helpful server which paired the meal nicely. Meats and cheese. Well. I feel like there could have been more on the board (or maybe have smaller boards so it looks fuller?) Nonetheless, whilst it looked simple to begin with, the mixed board was more than enough for two people, though I did add the gorgonzola cheese along with bread with oil with dukkah. All delicious but not foreign to me. The cheese is sourced locally and I buy it all weekly so I essentially paid to have it plated and to eat it somewhere with better lighting. If you don't know cheese, then you might enjoy the ever-changing cheeses to try until you find a favourite. Then you can go buy it in bulk from the local cheesemongers if you so wish. The interior is very trendy and Melbourne-like. The atmosphere, quality of food and service was nothing short of great. . If you're really just wanting the meat and cheese without the ooze of hipster-mess, I would suggest the buying the cheese and meats from local stockists. Thy also stock wines which I will certainly return to purchase. I give five stars as a fellow Melburnian seething with pride for this new local business. They've taken a simple concept and done it well, using local product and supporting other small businesses which I highly commend. Highly recommended for a place to just sit, eat, chill and plain enjoy, whether alone or with company. The only thing that was missing was the excellent barista-made coffee I have come to adore from Melbourne (read: its the minimum standard I expect.) Steampunk in a french press guys, really? I'll keep an eye out on this development and will probably move in when this changes.

    I'm surprised that no one has snapped up this FTR, seeing as this place seems to be more or less…read morehopping around the clock (or at the very least, most days after 5pm). Tucked in the space of the old cat cafe, I didn't even realize this place was there until Julie G suggested we meet there for a glass. If you had visited the cat cafe previously, this new venture has more or less gutted the place and it's unrecognizable. They've done a great job with the room, with lots of wood detailing, vintage inspired knick knacks and communal seating... it's basically a hipster coffee shop, but with wine. Eye roll all you want, that's a damn good combination of trendy. I only had two glasses on my first trip here, so I can't speak to the food or the flights, but the wine (though pricey... ack!) was interesting and the wine flights that went past us, with four little glasses and the option to pair with cheese almost had us falling off our seats to get a better look. Well worth heading back for more investigation. So far, I deem this place a cute little addition the the neighbourhood. Welcome Smith & Gertrude!

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    George Mewes

    George Mewes

    4.8(13 reviews)
    43.0 miByres Road, West End
    £££

    I always enjoy checking out the local cheeses and bringing some home to share with my friends, as…read moresome cheeses are hard to find back home or are very expensive compared to the local prices. My friend who lives in Glasgow recommended this place, which is not far from the University, and on a main street with plenty of eateries. Not going to lie, walking in I was a bit disappointed at how small the store is. One side of the store has wine, jams and other things that go with cheeses (or a fine life), so it's really a small cooler for soft cheeses and a long counter for the aged ones, quarters and half wheels stacked neatly on top of full wheels. The staff is nice and knowledgeable about their cheeses. They have a plate of samples going on, and they also gladly cut samples off other cheeses we asked about. I ended up getting a few cheeses: Blue Murder is a blue cheese made by the Highland Cheese company, at the family farm at Blarliath near Tain. The cheese is rich and buttery and wonderfully balanced in savory and sweetness. Isle of Mull is a delicious aged cheddar. Their secret - the cows are fed fermented grains from a local whisky distillery!! Ticklemore - it's hard to find in the US so I'm glad to find it here. A beautiful goat cheese that is mild, lemony and creamy, and not overly goaty. The prices are very reasonable when compared to what I would have paid for in the US. It's more expensive than your average supermarket cheeses, but shopping here allow you to support small businesses and artisanal cheesemakers!

    If you like cheese it doesn't get much better than a visit to George Mewes. First tried George's…read morewares a few Christmases back and I've been going ever since. Doesn't matter what time of day you go in or how busy it is, you'll still get the same immense and consistent service. The people that work here know their cheese and are unbelievably passionate about their products. Wandered passed the other day and the smell pulled me in and I had to purchase some Stilton. The guy working that day pointed out that the Stilton is at an all time high, he cut a piece off and gave me it to prove it. He wasn't wrong, the Stilton here is probably the best thing I've ever eaten, hands down. My girlfriend who apparently didn't like blue cheese has now been converted. It isn't just the Stilton that is good, it goes for every type I've tried or bought here. The prices are a little higher than supermarkets but that doesn't matter as the product here isn't even comparable. Once you start shopping here you'll never look at generic supermarket cheese in the same way again. If you like cheese, don't go anywhere else!

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    I J Mellis

    I J Mellis

    4.3(15 reviews)
    1.6 miMorningside
    ££

    Anster Connage Crowdie…read moreCriffel Cromarty Dunsyre Blue Grimbister Farm Lanark Blue Loch Arthur Cheddar Lochnagar St Duthus & Strathdon Blue If you're looking to take home some Scottish cheese, this I.J. Mellis is a great starting place. The staff are friendly and knowledgable and happy to recommend cheeses to suit each customer's palette and tastebuds. More importantly, they're happy to dish out free samples! Based in Morningside, this branch also stocks a cracking selection of fresh bread, fruit and veg, ham, fish, salami, oat crackers, olives, chutneys, olive oil, vinegar, honey, jam and coffee. In fact, if I lived in the area and had a bigger disposable income, I'd probably do most of my shopping here!

    I was very impressed by Clark's, another cheese store located in Bruntsfield. However, Mellis,…read morewhich is just a few minutes away in Morningside is probably the cheeselovers heaven. It's one of many Mellis stores in Edinburgh, the most famous one being located in Old Town, but certainly doesn't disappoint. Dutch, Italian, Spanish, French and of course Scottish cheese can be bought here, but it's more than just a cheese shop; all sorts of bread, antipasto and olives can be bought as well as eggs, ham and even baking ingredients of the more wholesome variety. Naturally, it isn't cheap, but definitely a fair price for good cheese, and fresh food. If I keep discovering places like this in addition to Valvona and Crolla, I may just stop going to the supermarkets altogether.. or at least until I can't afford to anymore.

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    The Edinburgh Larder - Scottish Breakfast

    The Edinburgh Larder

    4.5(347 reviews)
    0.3 miRoyal Mile, Old Town, Newington
    ££

    Wow... this was one of the best breakfast spots on our 2-month trip! We were there in early…read moreSeptember and had to wait only about 5-10 minutes for a table. The food was absolutely delicious! My porridge was so hearty and yummy, I wanted to lick the bowl. My spouse's eggs benedict dish was also fantastic, and you can tell they use very fresh, high quality ingredients. The way they serve the meals in little stainless steel lunch boxes is adorable. My chai tea latte with oat milk was fantastically spicy and not too sweet. The server was friendly, knowledgeable, helpful, and always nearby, so it was easy to ask for our check when we were ready. And the inside of the restaurant had a warm, cozy feel. I would gladly eat every breakfast here the next time we're in Edinburgh!

    This place seems to be very popular and know it. At first glance, it's a cute, cozy, and humble…read morecafe. Everyone there was very nice; service was good. When it came to ordering, I got an Iced Latte and a Buttery Bap. The menu is a bit difficult to decipher, as it was confusing how much or how little can be added to it and at what cost. The menu said I could only pick one filling, but when I asked I was informed that I could pick an unlimited amount. I'm glad I trusted my instinct and went with just two: Veggie Haggis and Tattie Scones. Both of these were truly delicious. However, there was an extra charge for the second filling. Prices for additions are listed at the bottom of the menu as if they were sides you could order separately. On the receipt, I also saw that I was charged 0.50 extra for ice. I don't understand why places charge extra to make an iced drink when overall you're actually getting less of the drink. Overall, everything tasted good and I'm glad I was able to try numerous Scottish classics.

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    I. J. Mellis - cheese - Updated May 2026

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