Creamy, delicious, local ice cream shop with a nice side view of the Edinburgh Castle. Depends when you 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. read more

Mary's Milk Bar - Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt Near Me - Edinburgh, EDH

I had my sights on this place during my visit to Edinburgh but I only managed to get it on my final day 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 :) read more

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Honestly, Mary's needs another good review like I need a hole in the head, but I'm on a mission to review all the places we ate on our trip to Scotland. We first walked by Mary's on a weekend and the line was insane. I learned about this place from when it was featured on "Somebody Feed Phil," but clearly the traffic predates the show because if you look closely during the segment, there's a line outside. So when we happened by at 12:30 on a weekday and there was no line, we decided to eat dessert on the spot, even though we were on our way to lunch. My kids and I shared a spaghetti sundae. It tasted REALLY good. I wouldn't have thought bread crumbs would work but they do. I loved how it looked like spaghetti with the sour cherry meatballs. read more

Mary's Milk Bar is one of the top recommended dessert destinations in all my social media research of Edinburgh. It has cute branding/design. Conveniently, it was located just a couple steps down from my hotel! There was a line, but it didn't take too long to get in the front of it. Staff was very nice and welcoming. They're not super open to letting you try multiple flavors though. Amongst the flavors of the day, I ended up trying their Lemon Curd for something refreshing. I found it to be incredibly underwhelming in terms of flavor; it didn't pack a punch. The ice cream texture itself was also not unctuous. It's a pretty standard ice cream experience. I found it to be mediocre compared to the hype. read more

We were very excited to check out the Tickety Tik Tok famous Mary's Milk Bar. My wife had showed me many videos as we planned for this trip, and I like sweets, so we were both equally excited. It's a cute little shop in a great location in the Grassmarket area of old town, Edinburgh. From outside you look across and you can see the castle up on the hill. The staff inside were friendly and patient with us as I took my photos and videos and explained that we've heard about them online and we're eager to try some sweet treats. We actually stopped by twice in the same day. Yup! It's THAT good. On our first visit, we tried the spaghetti ice cream sundae. That was unique and quite delicious. They squeeze the ice cream through a little machine that turns it into a little spaghetti noodles of ice cream and then they put some toppings on it and make a nice sundae. On our second visit, I got a hot chocolate float. For this treat, they fill up a cup of hot chocolate, and drop in a scoop of ice cream. Went with the salted caramel with my hot chocolate and it was very delicious. It was chilly when we visited, but even so, we very much enjoyed our cold treats. read more

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Their ice cream was good, nothing amazing. What is amazing is the view of the castle. That itself is worth coming here. There's something magical about eating ice cream and admiring the castle that inspired Hogwarts. My biggest gripe is that they limit you to only one sample. I'm not sure what happened here to make them so stingy with their samples. I get not having unlimited samples but a max of one is ridiculous. Thankfully, the people working there helped recommend which flavors we should try. read more

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Friendly, delicious, and worth the price! A friend said this place was a must and he was spot on.

Just as described ....absolutely best ice cream with amazing daily flavors . I opted for the lavender /lemon curd paired with a scoop of plum . Amazing . Service was friendly and helpful ---but be ready to wait in line . Others have a deep appreciation for all things at Mary's! Visit this little quaint bright gem in Grass-market! read more

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There is always a line at this place so I knew I had to go. The ice gelato was calling my name. Daily they offered limited flavors but there was a freshness to y gelato that made my tongue dance. Now I understand the like. This is a small place so you que up outside - somewhat of a quaint ambiance. The chocolate gelato is very rich. Yum read more

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Place is small, but line moves quick. They had 10 flavors, they allow tasting of a couple if you ask. Very friendly service and outstanding ice cream. I had the dark chocolate and salted caramel in a waffle cone. Worth the wait. read more

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While we were in line, a man passed by whispering "it's really goood". And he was right. It's really really good. There's no shortage of gelato shops in the area, but Mary's is doing something special. I enjoyed a cup of the cherry and cream and dark chocolate and it was so good! Rich, creamy and perfect! My husband got the pistachio and salted caramel, which was equally lovely! The line moves quickly but you never feel rushed once inside. They're kind and thoughtful, even greeting nicely the young children ahead of us in line! read more

Mary's Milk Bar - Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt Near Me - Edinburgh, EDH

This ice cream is next-level good. Don't be put off by the long line (if there is one); it moves fast, and the ice cream is worth the wait. The only downside is a limited selection of flavors, many or most of which have unusual ingredients that might not appeal to less-adventurous eaters. read more

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The queue was worth it! Only 8 allowed in at a time but a very clear queueing system on the edge of the street for this cute storefront. I had sized up my choice from the menu in the store window (goat milk and fig jam), but tried hazelnut, cantaloupe and ricotta and orange once in store as well and it was all amazing. Great variety of innovative flavors, deliciously well done, and great milky ness. Thanks for accommodating our large group order of 12 with ease! read more

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So good that I visited Mary's every night . Coffee Cream, Dark Chocolate, Salted Caramel, Rosemary Chocolate Chip all were amazing. You can taste the freshness. So light and creamy read more

Very please to say that my first try of Mary's milk bar gelato lived up to the hype. I had a one scoop cone of hazelnut flavour and it was delicious, probably the best ice cream/gelato (what's the difference?) I've had. Smooth, rich, creamy, nicely flavoured. Top notch. And I didn't even have to wait that long! read more

All the hype was worth it. Perfect little ice cream shop with amazing views of the castle. Not to be missed! read more

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Very overhyped and flavors didn't live up to expectations. Staff was very friendly however. Definitely look towards other places for Gelato and ice cream than Mary's when in Edinburgh read more

On our way to Vennel Viewpoint, we saw about two dozen people in line. We decided to join them. We had the sweet corn, burnt butter and black pepper along with the cherry in cream. We barely tasted any corn. The staff were very nice. I just wish we liked their ice cream better. read more

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Excellent ice cream. We tried 4 different flavors and they were all delicious. There was a long line but it move pretty fast and it was very worth. We ate our ice cream on the lawn just below Edinburgh Castle while listening to bag pipe music. Lovely! read more

What a cute place! The hot chocolate and gelato is amazing. Very rich and decadent. The store is very charming and even has a view of the castle. The inside is quirky decor and even has stools and tables made out of recycled milk bottle caps. Every detail is unique. The waitstaff was extremely kind. I would recommend this place to anyone! Especially during a cold day to warm up with their hot beverages, read more

Mary's Milk Bar - Looking out from the store has a castle view. - Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt Near Me - Edinburgh, EDH

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Amazing gelato and wonderful service. For being in such a high-traffic area the wait was minimal. Definitely a must-visit spot in Edinburgh!

Mary's spot is probably the most underrated ice cream joint in Edinburgh. It's probably the best ice cream I have had in several countries. The cream has a smooth luscious creamy taste. I have not had ice-cream like this since I was a child. Excellent. Thank you for what you do. You brighten people's days. read more

What an adorable ice cream shop! I was craving ice cream while walking around Edinburgh and happened upon Mary's Milk Bar, forgetting that I had bookmarked it prior to my trip as a place I really wanted to visit. The shop is smaller but it's decorated with lots of bright and colorful accents. They had a bunch of flavors available, plus chocolates and other treats you could purchase for takeaway. I settled on a cup of salted caramel and it was delicious! The shop is located across from outdoor seating, so I took my cup and sat on a bench looking up at Edinburgh Castle. Can't say I've ever had an ice cream with a better view! read more

Mary's Milk Bar - Salted caramel - Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt Near Me - Edinburgh, EDH

tldr: Go here for ice cream / gelato. This is easily in the top 5% of ice cream / gelato shops I've been to throughout East Asia, Europe, and N America. Mary's Milk Bar clearly strategized how to develop the best flavors and textures when it comes to gelato, ice cream, or sorbet. The flavors are all natural. The texture is extremely smooth and creamy. The flavors are not just standard chocolate, vanilla, etc. but include passion fruit, rice, and more. The service is excellent and the location in Old Town is beautiful and convenient. read more

Mary's Milk Bar - Passion gelato. - Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt Near Me - Edinburgh, EDH

Ice cream was delicious! I actually got a raspberry sorbet and it was very good. Could tell it was fresh and light. There weren't as many options as I thought. No regular flavors. All unique. Definitely a good place if you like diffident flavors of ice cream rather than chocolate and vanilla. Cute shop and super close to tourist attractions. read more

Mary's Milk Bar - Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt Near Me - Edinburgh, EDH

While walking along Grassmarket street we noticed an establishment with a long wait line and we got curious. We stood in line, for about 20 minutes, and got a cone of salted caramel and a cone of Hazelnut . After tasting the gelato, you understand why there's such a long line to get some. The gelato is delicious and very light and fluffy, one of the best ice creams I've ever eaten. read more

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Super long lines so don't be put off! It's tiny inside, so chances are the line outside is the only line there is. It's all handmade and the flavors are quite inventive. The prices are reasonable too. When you have your ice cream, you can eat it right below the castle! read more

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There was a long line outside at about 5pm on a wednesday, but WORTH THE WAIT! The staff was soo friendly and the inside was adorable. Convenient from the royal mile. Hazelnut was a hit! Loved the caramel flavor as well. Will be back :) read more

Some of the best ice cream I've ever had. The store is adorable, the staff was welcoming, and the ice cream was to die for. The flavors change daily and are super unique. I got the fig and ricotta which was excellent. The line can get long around 1-2pm. We got there around 12 and waited for about 20 minutes. Worth the wait! read more

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We had the regular hot chocolate. It was ok. It was rich yes, but a little grainy (not smooth). And the interior is very small so not much seating on a blustery cold day. But the staff are extremely inviting and friendly so I say 4 stars! They also serve gelato and a hot chocolate "float" which is hot chocolate with gelato added but we didn't try those so can't speak to the quality. read more

Mary's Milk Bar - Regular hot chocolate - Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt Near Me - Edinburgh, EDH

Best ice-cream I've ever tried in my life, and I've tried plenty. All the flavors were unique and made me happy :) definitely a staple in Edinburgh... a must visit read more

We were on the Grassmarket and saw Mary's Milk Bar. One pistachio, one blue cheese & walnut and one cherry cream gelato. All excellent quality and interesting flavours. Worth the visit. read more

Lovely service and tasty ice cream! Uncommon & exciting flavors! Different flavors highlighted daily.

Small place with good, fresh ice cream. There was a line out the door but it was definitely worth the wait, especially on a nice day. read more

Mary's Milk Bar - Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt Near Me - Edinburgh, EDH

Shop was in a great location. There was no place to sit inside but across the street there are a few benches in the square. I had the salted caramel swirl. Delicious! Some flavors were classic (chocolate, milk..) and some were very unique. Very cute shop. read more

I tried the dark chocolate and salted caramel..i like both flavors..taste really good!! CONCLUSION = RECOMMENDED!! read more

Mary's Milk Bar - Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt Near Me - Edinburgh, EDH

10 out of 10, will try again. I would honestly just make a trip up to Edinburgh just for the ice cream because it is the bomb dot com. My friend recommended this place to me, and naturally it was a must try. It's just off Victoria Street in the Edinburgh Grassmarkets, so it was super convenient to check out in between site seeing. I tried three favors on a waffle cone: salted caramel, milk, and pistachio. Each scoop was quite generous and piled onto a waffle cone. The ice cream was smooth and creamy. The ice cream was not overwhelmingly sweet; it was the perfect balance. My favorite was definitely the milk and pistachio. The former is like an elevated, creamy vanilla while the latter had very intense flavor that made it seem like the pistachio was freshly ground into the cream. Apparently, the flavors are made fresh everyday so it's a rotating selection - you never know what's there the next day. The shop itself was very whimsical. The decor was pastel green and pink with tiles. It felt like stepping into a retro kitchen. (Therefore, it's super instagrammable.) I went around 2:00pm and just beat the crowd. By the time I was finished eating, there was a line out the door. A must try even if you have a couple hours in Edinburgh, this should be at the top of your list. read more

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Best thing you could ever possibly put in your mouth. Truly. The line is absolutely worth it.

When we approached Mary's Milk Bar, there was a line of at least 25 people outside and we were hesitant on if we should wait. Long story short, we are so glad we did! I had the pistachio gelato and had never had anything like it - it was perfectly creamy, nutty, salty and, sweet. Definitely a must try! read more

The location at Edinburgh Grassmarkets is so ideal with a view of Edinburgh Castle. The decor inside is really cute and bright too! I popped in during my visit to Edinburgh because 1) I love ice cream and 2) I love Instagrammable spots, and Mary's Milk Bar has both. They have a lot of options like milkshakes and mochas, but I was there for ice cream. I love that they have a lot of different and unique flavors (for example: I sampled the olive oil flavor) I ended up taking the salted caramel, a good classic. The ice cream is really good and I enjoyed visiting, definitely a great spot for a snack or dessert in Edinburgh. read more

Mary's Milk Bar - Salted caramel - Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt Near Me - Edinburgh, EDH