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14 years ago

Definitely a great place to stop in for a unique sandwich when you are near Victoria Street and the Grassmarket. Obviously, I ordered the Grunter - the largest hog roast sandwich offered. The real dilemma came when choosing a base and a sauce. The server recommended the sage and onion layer, so I went with that. I asked that he put the apple and chili sauce in small cups so that I could try the sandwich sauceless, with the sweet apple sauce, and chili sauce. All three combinations were great. The sandwich was excellent on its own. The apple sauce added an interesting element of sweetness while the chili sauce added an element of tanginess. The most memorable part of the experience is seeing the hog in the storefront. read more

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Andrea W.

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I came here on a weekday night with a friend, and it was semi-packed. The shop isn't too big so there wasn't much seating, but it's a nice and cozy place. I got a classic white roll with apple sauce, which was recommended to me and I thought was weird upon ordering. But it was delicious! The apple sauce had a nice balance with the meat. There was so much meat in the sandwich though; I wish there were more sauce and more vegetables! The pork was pretty good and flavorful, although I think my sandwich was too big. Towards the end of eating it, I no longer wanted to eat it because there was too much meat! Good place to try out though. read more

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Céline L.

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There are a few addresses that I couldn't make it during my short trip to Edinburgh, but I'm glad Oink wasn't part of them. It may be true that I insisted to visit this place... Good for the budget (last day of the trip) and for the palate!! Craving for some now, not sure that I can get some as good as Oink's in Paris... read more

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Melinda A.

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8 years ago

Read about this place on social media and when I went to Edinburgh for the weekend I was determined to try it and I'm so glad I did. It's such a simple concept - pick the amount of meat you want, your bread, filling and sauce and voila the best damn sandwich ever! I had the safe and onion with homemade bbq sauce and it was amazing! Will definitely return here whenever in Edinburgh. read more

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Hugh B.

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yum yum yum !!!! had a large one.... and loved it !! then I got another, and tried it with haggis, still yum. get there early cause they only cook 1 hog a day.... when its gone, they close. you must try it if your are here. read more

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How many Oinks can you find as you explore the streets of Edinburgh? Oink is one catchy fast-food local chain you'll spot in several neighborhoods. With the hog's head prominently showcased at the store window (awesome marketing technique!), it's hard to pass by this joint without any awespiring head-turners. The meat is moist and light in flavors, and it's suggested to go with different spreads. Ask for crispy pork skin and sandwich it with the meat. It will burst with flavors! read more

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JP W.

8 years ago

Best pig we've had outside of the States! I do pig roasts all the time with family, so I consider myself a bit of a pork expert. As soon as I walked up to the place and saw that amazing pig in the window I knew I was in the right place! Just go, don't think, go now. read more

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Giselle C.

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Oh how I long to board a plane just to taste this again!! My bf and I walked past this place our first night in Edinburgh but it was closed. For the next three days we kept stopping by after closing =( Finally on our last day we made it. It seems they prepare one pig and when it's gone it's gone. And by that I mean there is a cooked pig in the window. Some are turned off by this sight. Do not be frightened by the pig he can't hurt you. We each had a sandwich with haggis and apple spread. Couldn't have asked for a better meal. Don't let the name or the ingredients give you the wrong idea, haggis is delicious! How I wish we had been able to eat here everyday. read more

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Al D.

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Ohhhh that roasted pig in the window looked so enticing. I had to... Got the hog in a box with apple sage stuffing and chili cheese sauce. It was delicious. The workers were also friendly although it is definitely a stop and go place, not somewhere one would hangout. I'm glad I didn't get the sandwich because the bread would've been too filling. Say yes to crackling! read more

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Paul A.

18 years ago

What a great idea. Get a huge roasted porker and sit him in the window for all to see, heid and all. Then serve up big shredded portions of him on a bun with a choice (or combination) of sage and onion, apple sauce or sweet chilli relish. Additionally you can get some crackling for an extra 50p or so. Brilliant. I'm deducting 1 star for the fact that you can't get a nice cold beer to wash it down. Otherwise no complaints from me! read more

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Rachel K.

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Delicious!! I saw that Oink was a must eat in Edinburgh, but I thought it'd be another overrated place so I didn't have it in my plans. I walking along High Street and I ran into Oink, so I thought "I've heard of this place, let's give it a try." I wasn't really hungry at this time and I was glad to see that they had a Piglet (mini) size option. The staff suggested that I should just get the Oink (regular) for an extra pound, but I said no thanks. I got my order, and I was slightly disappointed to see how small my Piglet sandwich was. I took my first bite, and it was AMAZING. I wanted more. I highly recommend this place to anyone. It does't look too appetizing but it's so good. The pork will melt in your mouth. -- taste / 5 aesthetics / 2 vibe / 3 service / 4 price for quality / 4 OVERALL / 3.6 read more

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Adam C.

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Oink makes a delicious and surprisingly affordable roast pork sandwich right in the heart of the tourist district of Edinburgh. I came by early afternoon on a Friday and the small space in Oink was line-out-the-door PACKED. There is a bit of seating but mostly this should be considered sandwiches for take away (unless you are one of the lucky few seaters). The sandwich came with a choice of sauce and a nice, fresh bun. The pork was good if a TAD on the dry side. Overall very good, especially for the price and location. read more

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Tere H.

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As we walked down High Street (or so we thought it was) came upon this delicious smell, and saw the most BEAUTIFUL roasted pig in the window. Now, if you're a vegan/vegetarian or offended by pork, WHY ARE YOU READING A YELP REVIEW ON A PLACE CALLED OINK!! Bugger off! So we had some lunch options, one was a tattie place, or another pub if that was busy, but this was beckoning to us. We continued our touristy walk down to Parliament Building, and came back up the street. So simple. Pick a size, pick a bread, want stuffing, pick a sauce. I didn't want to ask a ton of questions because of a food allergy, so I asked for chilli cheese sauce on the side. It was a little spicer than I wanted, but the sandwich did NOT NEED IT. It was SO damn moist. (And I hate that word). Usually pulled pork needs some sauce, living in the US, it's BBQ, or slathered in something - this DID NOT. I honestly didn't notice the sage onion dressing until my last bite, so all I got was pork heavenliness. Nice sit down place to rest and enjoy your meal. read more

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Anthony A.

10 years ago

What can I say. If you love swine and are in Edinburgh it would be a crime to not go here. I ate it every day that I was there every time I have been there. It's that good. If I could figure out how to import it to NYC there would be a mile long lunch line to get it. The rolls are delicious. The pork is so tender it will blow your mind. The haggis spread is the perfect Scottish touch. Tip: Get the medium or large. Definitely get the haggis spread and the homemade BBQ sauce and don't forget to ask for some cracklings. After you are done, go right across the street to the Bow Bar and get a pint of local Scottish ale or glass of whisky. That, my friend, is a perfect day. read more

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Tony S.

17 years ago

Brilliant idea. Put a roasted pig in the window and feed him/her to the public. When the meat of this pig is gone, close the shop. All they sell is this pig all day. What a wonderful concept, so simple and soooooooooooooooooo delicious. The taste is more like American style pulled-pork BBQ, though without the smokiness or BBQ sauce. With this, you get sage and onion seasoning sprinkled on it, and perhaps some haggis or sweet apple sauce on top. I live in Germany now, and this would be the only place outside of Germany in Europe that would make me forsake a Bratwurst. Only caveat--- the bread was cheap, horrible hamburger buns straight out of the supermarket aisle. Yuck! They need decent bread, something as hearty and heavy to stand up to the pork. Some artisan, handmade bread would complement the handmade meat, instead of being a cheap-ass afterthought. I deducted 1 star for the horrible bread rolls. read more

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Derek M.

6 years ago

Best pull pork sandwich you would ever tasted! OMG! I am not even a fan of pull pork sandwich. Saw a huge line outside, decided to try it. No regrets! read more

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Claire S.

8 years ago

That food made me love Scotland even more! It's simple and so tasty! I was always a bit obsessed with fast food, and this one made me want more :D The meat is prepared wonderfully, it's well baked and yet, not dry, a bit juicy, just perfect with the bread and the rest. Thank you very much for your effort and everything you do. Definitely will come again :) read more

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E. D.

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9 years ago

This place is great! As an American who lives in th south i was a little curious what pulled pork would be like in Scotland... it's not super smoky, but it is melt in your mouth tender! I do wish that they had sides that you can pair with your sandwich... only complaint is that the menu is a little limited. They do take credit cards! I believe there was an 11lound minimum. read more

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Christian M.

17 years ago

Pro. This place is sooooo good, but get there early cause they run out of the cracklin' early! http://www.flickr.com/photos/theedinburghblog/3018936259/ read more

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Alex M.

8 years ago

Oink is a pretty good stop for lunch. It's very fast so if you're looking for a quick bite I definitely recommend it. The sandwich itself is quite good, and it's definitely a great bang for your buck. My only feeling is that the meat sometimes feels a bit too dry. I highly recommend asking for extra sauce because that will fix the problem. All of the sauces are good so order whatever you're in the mood for and you won't be disappointed. read more

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Kenny C.

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Pulled pork sandwich stuffed with haggis. You want that. If you're in Edinburgh and only eat one thing, make it that. Oink does whole hog butchery and just serves from the pig in the window until they run out. You can choose from three sizes (the bun of the adult sizes are the same, they just pile it higher with meat). The medium size is way more than enough. You also get your choice of sauce. Additional toppings cost extra, but you really don't need any. Hands down, one of the best sandwiches I've ever had! read more

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Carol T.

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Good not great. Lineup outside the door but moves quickly. Choice of brown or white bun. Bun seems like it can be bought from a local supermarket, cold and squishy. The pulled pork is the star, very moist and has gold flavour. I chose the onion to go with the pork and the texture was a bit weird. I am not dying to go back again. read more

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Holly D.

4 years ago

DELICIOUS! Highly recommend it if you enjoy takeaway pork sandwiches. Great, fast service as well.

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Edgar S.

6 years ago

Being a Pork fan due to my Mexican roots, and in search of grab and go meal. Boy was I happy that I found Oink. Seriously impressive pulled pork sandwich. Had mine with the works. I will be definitely back if ever in Edinburgh once again. read more

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Andrew W.

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This is a great place for a delicious and quick sandwich pork sandwich. I ordered the 460g (large) pulled pork sandwich with brown bread, 'Homemade BBQ' sauce, and sage/onion stuffing. The pork was incredibly tender and the bread was super soft. In fact, I had to eat it still in the wrapper as it would have been impossible to pick it up otherwise. Delicious onion and sage stuffing (actually just a shmear). Tip - no inside seating was available as the place was SUPER busy when we arrived around lunch time. There is a decent amount of seating down the street at the square which, was only a short walk. So, grab a big pork sammich and don't forget a few napkins. read more

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Kevin A.

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10 years ago

Yep. This is it. This is where I want to eat, die, come back and eat again. I love Oink. They have two locations in Edinburgh, and in the week I was there, I went there twice. Hog roast/pulled pork the way it should be done. They have the whole hog they roasted and pull from in the window. It's locally sourced from a farm outside of the city, which I am pretty sure belongs to the owners. They know pigs. I got a Grunter (the largest size), with haggis as a topping (because it was delicious and only the good die young), and tried a few of their creatively made sauces. You can get two smaller sizes, and other toppings are available. They also have sandwiches to go if you are in a hurry. The bread holds, bites, and chews with the best of them, but the highlight is obviously that sweet sweet pig. Here's the kicker: It's super affordable... Go to it. Seriously. Get up, get a Grunter, waddle off the food baby on the royal mile, then go to the grassmarket and get your second. 5 stars well deserved. read more

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Karen Y.

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Seriously tender and flavorful pulled pork. I stopped in after a chilly morning of exploring Edinburgh and the steamy, delicious sandwich gave me enough energy to continue exploring for the rest of the day. read more

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Kayla C.

4 years ago

A great spot for delicious pork sandwiches. Def get the grunter size if you're feeling hungry :)

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Robert D.

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9 years ago

Quick, filling and delicious! It is a small place with a simple menu, but is a very good option for lunch. I recommend haggis and apples with your sandwich. read more

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Molly S.

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Perfect way to warm up! We visited Edinburgh on one of the coldest days of the year, very windy/rainy/etc.. and found Oink to be our go-to stop for warming up and filling up. The Grunter is not for the faint of heart, but it is wonderfully worth it. I'd recommend: Grunter with haggis stuffing! read more

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Akua E.

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It was ok. The meal deal was good with a drink and chips. I had the regular sized sandwich which was very filling, it just needed more seasoning... I had the apple type of sauce, it was a bit bland. The shop was small and quaint, the staff was very helpful and welcoming. I just wanted more seasoning and flavor. Loved the pig display in the window and its display! read more

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Allison S.

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Delicious pulled pork sandwiches. We each had "The Oink"-- the medium-sized roll. It was enough for me, but the BF probably could've gotten the larger size. Make sure to ask for some of the crispy crackling with your sandwich. It's something yummy but simple and quick so you can continue sightseeing! read more

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Anna F.

10 years ago

The BEST deal in town. One medium sandwich will keep you full the whole day!! Delicious. Full stop. read more

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Sandra O.

7 years ago

We stopped by yesterday to get out of the rain - it was a great place to go. It only serves the pork sitting in the window. It was inexpensive and served generous portions. It was the first time I add haggis and spicy cheese sauce. So glad we gave it a go! read more

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Susan K.

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I'm still craving this place sigh..one of the best food place to visit in Edinburgh.I recommend going on a off time it's a small place but the line moves quickly. read more

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34 Victoria Street
Old Town
Edinburgh EH1 2JW
United Kingdom
Grassmarket, Old Town
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07771 968233
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http://www.oinkhogroast.co.uk/

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Hours

What time does Oink open?

Oink opens at 11:00 AM on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday.

What time does Oink close?

Oink closes at 5:00 PM on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday.

Mon-Sun 11:00 AM - 5:00 PM

Food & Alcohol

Does Oink have catering options?

Yes, Oink does have catering options.

Does Oink have a drive thru?

No, Oink does not have a drive thru.

Does Oink serve alcohol?

No, Oink does not serve alcohol.

Indoor Amenities

Does Oink allow dogs?

Yes, Oink allows dogs.

Does Oink have TVs?

No, Oink does not have TVs.

Outdoor Amenities

Does Oink have bike parking?

No, Oink does not have bike parking.

Does Oink have outdoor seating?

No, Oink does not have outdoor seating options.

Does Oink have parking?

Yes, Oink has parking options. Street Parking

Other Amenities

Does Oink have free WiFi?

No, Oink does not have free WiFi.

From the Business

Specialties

'Crackling' Hog Roast Rolls - freshly carved hog roast, served in a white or brown roll with a choice of sage & onion, apple sauce, chilli relish or haggis and topped with crispy crackling.

History

Established in 2008.

As working farmers from the Scottish Borders, Adam and Sandy had the simple yet brilliant idea of bringing their quality natural product from the farm to the city. Passionate about good honest food they introduced a very different food concept to Edinburgh with their fresh and delicious Scottish hog roasts. Launched in 2008 Oink delivers a high quality fast food alternative in Edinburgh's Victoria Street and on the Royal Mile (bottom) that people absolutely love. Oink have been feeding hungry workers, local residents, students, festival goers, shoppers and tourists with their hog roast rolls 7 days a week ever since ! At the same time they also developed their hugely successful Oink outside catering business where they go the whole hog and bring their delicious hog roasts direct to events and parties for up to 500 people.

Meet the Business Owner: Adam and Sandy M.

Adam and Sandy, The Farmers who went to Market! Working farmers from the Scottish Borders, Adam and Sandy had the simple yet brilliant idea of bringing their quality natural product from the farm to the city. Passionate about good honest food they introduced a very different food concept to Edinburgh with their fresh and delicious Scottish hog roasts. Coming from families who have farmed in Berwickshire for many generations they have also run Reiver Country Farm Foods as well as butcher shops so they know a thing or two about good meat. They began specialising in hog roasts in 2000 and brought their freshly carved hog roasts to the Edinburgh Farmers Market at Castle Terrace in 2001 (in fact they are the only business to have attended every single Saturday ever since.) Their delicious hog roasts (pulled pork as some of you know it) were such a runaway success with the public at the Farmers Market that they decided to open their very first shop in Edinburgh - and Oink was born.

Review Highlights - Oink

“I ordered the grunter which is the largest size sandwich and paired it with haggis and spicy cheese sauce.”

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This was such a cute little coffee shop just off the mile. Clearly they know how to attracts…read morecustomers in with the fresh baked cakes on full displays. Scotland's weather is basically all season daily. You never know what you'll get...lol... Of course the rain started and we happened to be right here. Just to get warm as well, this place seemed very cozy. Inside you feel the warm homey cottage feel. Fresh baked cakes, smell of coffee and tea. They also serve food as well. There's the main dining area along the entrance with the cakes on full display for everyone to see. A small room in the back as well as a loft and downstairs. Of course restrooms are downstairs. All the staff were amazing and very friendly. All so welcoming. The cakes were amazing and paired very well with a coffee or tea. I'm not sure if it's baked in house but the selections they offered, it was amazing. So many too chose from. It's not a crazy big place but the warm cozy feeling right when you walk in was amazing. Friendly smile and anything with fresh baked goods will bring people in.

This cafe is just steps away from the Milkman and the royal mile. It has lots of seating options:…read moreoutdoor tables perfect for people watching, and 3 floors of indoor tables. The three of us chose a table outside, since the weather was nice. Service was attentive and friendly. As we were there, another party left but forgot one of their bags. An employee ran out after them and returned it. So nice of them! We ordered 2 cappuccinos and 1 latte. I wasn't able to finish my cappuccino because it was quite large and got cold a little quickly. Nevertheless, it was good while I was drinking it. We could see plenty of pastries in the window which looked like they could be tasty, but we didn't try any of them. Finally, there were several individual bathrooms that were clean downstairs and upstairs.

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Social Bite

4.4(16 reviews)

0.4 mi•New Town

Social bite is such a great idea, locally sourced & freshly prepared foods to sit in or to go, I…read moreprobably wouldn't mind paying more just knowing that 100% of the income goes to good causes. I've only been to this one once and have had it bookmarked to return. On my visit I had the homemade soup with a chicken wrap to sit in, and what I had was tasty, filling and very good value for money. They have a loyalty card and for each item bought you get a stamp.

Oh god. I feel like such a bad person giving only two stars. Please don't crucify me for this, I…read morewould have loved nothing more than to give five stars. But here we are. I came in for a coffee and (read: redeeming quality, I swear I am a good person) paid for a few extra coffees to pay it forward. Gosh I love the concept. But the coffee was just AWFUL. I knew it the second the cup of burnt milk touched my hands and I couldn't hold it for longer than a few seconds without swapping hands. It was unbearable and I won't live my life drinking bad coffee. I went around the corner and threw it in the bin. Its a fantastic concept really, but the coffee needs to be at least halfway decent. Nobody deserves to drink what I had in my burnt little hands. I'm willing to give it another try, but I struggle to to believe one can bounce back from that- it wasn't an off day, it was an awful coffee.

Front of the Business on Rose Street!

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Ravenous

4.4(5 reviews)

0.7 mi•New Town

Ravenous is a great sandwich bar located on Dundas Street and offers great quality food at very…read moregood prices. The sandwich bar is relatively new to Edinburgh and opened only a few months ago. I was first attracted to the bar by the modern décor and the cool name. The bar does breakfasts and lunches- in the morning you can have porridge and rolls, although I have not tried this yet. In the afternoon, you can get a good selection of sandwiches, soups and paninis and there is also a good range of salads, where you can get a selection of salad to choose from to put in a salad box. There is a few seats in there although not many, and the place can get pretty busy at lunch times as the office workers fill the place, but the staff were very good at providing quick and polite service.

Very nice little place. Dropped in here on the way home from town. Excellent service from the staff…read moreand what we had to eat was excellent (Mushroom soup and a couple of baked Tatties). Will definitely pop in again if we're passing.