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    The Edinburgh Larder

    4.5 (347 reviews)
    ModerateDelis, Coffee & Tea
    Open 8:00 am - 4:00 pm

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    Moderate noise
    Casual
    Good for kids
    Good for working

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    Larry S.

    Looking for breakfast in Edinburgh and we found this gem. It was a short walk from the hotel and even though the hotel had breakfast we were not impressed with it so decided to venture out. The Edinburgh Larder was the answer. We arrived right at opening. We were seated immediately and the place is casual clean and welcoming. The service was excellent and I got the traditional Scottish breakfast. Haggis and all and it was excellent, filing and worth walking in the light mist. The Mushroom Toast was very tasty according to my wife. The place is small and part of the larger establishment next door but still the same great food. You want authentic Scottish breakfast hot up the Edinburgh Larder and you will not be disappointed!

    A Taste of Scotland. Seedy bread, smoked trout, ham, pesto, oat cakes, spring greens, chutney, blue cheese, Brie.
    Sharron S.

    Wow! this tiny restaurant is a powerhouse! We arrived at 2:45, 15 minutes before the kitchen closed, and were informed at the door the kitchen would be closing soon. We were prepared to be turned away but the server encouraged us to remain. After a quick scan of the menu we ordered the Taste of Scotland and the soup of the day (potato leek). Both arrived quickly and we tucked in. Both meals were a delight! The Taste of Scotland was the Scottish version of a Cheese Board and it was everything I could have hoped for and the soup was fabulous! Because our meals were simple we were willing to depart quickly but our server said there was no rush and encouraged us to linger. He brought coffee, and we watched them close down the restaurant which was fun A fun tip - two if the servers had a delightful looking green drink they were sipping as they cleaned up. When I asked about it they said it was an iced matcha where they line the cup with the jam they use for the scones instead of using sweetener. It isn't a menu item, but if you ask they may be willing to make it for you! I'm going to ask the next time I visit!

    Salmon toast
    Molly L.

    This restaurant is not the best. We came here because there were longer lines at neighboring places. But when I asked for poached eggs with one of the orders instead of scrambled, I was met with a very short "we don't do substitutions." But when I asked for no mushrooms on my avocado toast, they were able to accommodate that. The avocado toast had no flavor and it was hard to finish. In fact I didn't eat more than half of it. Everyone else thought their food was fine, nothing spectacular.

    Hash
    Kendra W.

    We arrived to a short line. You don't have to put your name in, just wait in line and they will come ask you how many are in your party and get you seated. Even though there was a line, we only waited maybe 10-15 minutes. Service was quick and friendly. I ordered a latte and my husband ordered a hot chocolate, both were very good and beautiful to boot! My husband got the full Scottish breakfast which he very much enjoyed. I ordered the hash and it was delicious as well as a work of art! The hash is larger than it looks and I couldn't finish it all. It had a beautiful and perfectly done poached egg on top. The pickled red cabbage really gave the hash a nice crispness. The interior is country themed and it's a vibe as the kids say. Definitely a meal worth your time.

    Eggs Royale
    Juan H.

    The place it's small but cozy and good ambience, be sure to make a reservation before go in, we were lucky to get in without it but you do your job. Love the food specially the "Eggs Royale" the trout was delicious. Servers were nice and welcoming. Tom is great cool guy

    Hash
    Ainsley E.

    Seating is at a premium in here so it's smart to book ahead! Very nice atmosphere, though it gets a bit chilly from the door opening and closing. Very nice drinks here, I loved the option of a non-caffeine latte and turmeric seemed very unique. The hash was excellent -- nice cured fish, extremely well-cooked potatoes, and loved the horseradish cream sauce. Full Scottish was tasty, with the favorite being the haggis. I doubt you can go wrong with anything on the menu here. Everything we saw going to other tables looked delicious, too.

    Eggs Florentine
    Barbara C.

    Edinburgh Larder is a cozy brunch spot quite close to the Royal Mile. Got there a few minutes after opening, and waited a bit for them to open the second building (they have 2 buildings next to each other that allows for higher capacity). Service was quick and the wait staff was kind and personable, striking up conversation. Ranked high on "service with a smile"! Ordered 2 Oatmilk Cappuccino's and an Eggs Florentine. Everything seemed to be cooked to order, but well worth the bit of a wait. Definitely recommend stopping by this spot while you visit Edinburgh!

    soup & toastie

    This review is for the "newer" location on Morningside Road - I stumbled across it by accident. The menu is primarily breakfast-oriented, but has a small lunch section. I tucked into the carrot & cilantro soup accompanied by a toastie of multi-grain bread with St. Andrews cheddar, Katie Rogers crowdie, shredded carrots, green onions & dill - delicious!-) As I washed it down with an herbal tea, my server hooked me up with several other local recommendations for food, drinks and music. Great little cafe!

    Creamy Oat Milk Porridge w Fresh Pears, Toasted Hazelnuts and Tarragon Sugar. Side of Cumberland Sausage.
    Steven B.

    First off, I've read several reviews on Yelp saying the food portions are small. All in my party found the portions to be quite adequate so no problem unless packing in a gut busting meal is your thing. The service was quite nice. Our server Ben and the manager Diego were both more than hospitable. The Porridge was divine as well as the eggs florentine. The Haggis side was superb as well. Such a great all around experience!

    Mark M.

    I walked in a few minutes to 3:00 on a Friday and some bearded guy at the restaurant puts his hand up tells me to stop from entering and that they are closed, even though the place was full of people. All I wanted was a coffee and this guy never even gave me the chance to ask for it. So rude.

    Vegan breakfast.
    Steff D.

    I think Edinburgh Larder has one of the best breakfasts in the world; and, I do mean that literally. If I lived in Edinburgh, I'd be here weekly. When I visit, I always come on my first and last day, and always for the same thing: the Vegan Breakfast with a side of housemade brown sauce and an iced Americano with oat milk. The Vegan Breakfast features roasted flat mushroom, blistered cherry tomatoes that burst when you bite into them, rich vegan black pudding, melt-in-your-mouth vegan haggis, wilted herbed spinach, homemade beans that are just the right amount of saucy, granary toast drizzled with olive oil, and a potato scone. It's so colorful, there are so many interesting textures, it's abundantly flavorful, and comes heaped on a plate that has barely enough room for each individual component. It's consistently delicious and filling, and absolutely impossible to recreate at home. I dream about this meal. (Important details to know: currently, reservations - which you really need to have - are £5. They hold your table for ten minutes before they release it to whomever is waiting in line at the door. Your reservation is good for one hour; the front and back of house work super seamlessly, so you'll have plenty of time. The breakfast menu is served all day. They operate on a cashless basis. They add a discretionary 12.5% service charge to all tables.)

    Full Scottish Breakfast w/ side of Hollandaise.
    Liz W.

    Cool little spot to grab a bite to eat! Ordered the full Scottish breakfast and was not disappointed! The haggis and black pudding were excellent. I asked for a side of the hollandaise sauce *chef's kiss* Overall I enjoyed the food and the laid back vibe of the place. The kitchen is next door so the servers bring the food in covered tin containers. Affordable and quick breakfast with quality ingredients.

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    Jose R.

    Fresh ingredients from local suppliers and the flavors come through. Customer service is excellent but you do have to wait to enjoy the food. The eggs Benedict royale had smoked trout, caught nearby and it was creamier than the salmon from back home. My wife has the Scottish breakfast sampling a variety of flavors. There was a 10% coupon that was not honored because yelp is not I. Business here according to the manager. Still worth coming

    Eggs Florentine and waffle.

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    What a sweet little place. Great coffee and food. Ice place to spend on a rainy day afternoon

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    The Edinburgh Larder Reviews in Other Languages

    Valvona And Crolla - Linguine with Chanterelles

    Valvona And Crolla

    4.2(65 reviews)
    0.6 miNew Town
    ££

    It's been a very long time since I've been into Valvona & Crolla, and even longer since I've…read moreactually eaten here. However, the opportunity arose when attending a musical jazz gig during the Fringe Festival. Few people realise how far back the shop extends past the delicatessen part at the front - there's a whole restaurant and a small performance space back there! I'm happy to report that the standard of food is as high as ever, and the menu choices are a cut above your 'standard' Italian restaurant, of which there are several in this part of Edinburgh. I started with the Salmone - thinly sliced Scottish salmon with pickled cucumber, shaved beetroot, dill, capers, EVOO and lemon juice. A perfect palate cleanser before the main event. I followed this with a nice veggie linguine with Chanterelle mushrooms (I can never resist a good Chanterelle, and these were VERY good), then a rather indulgent Torta de Chioccolato (sans creme fraiche), which had a few attendant boozy Amarena cherries - yum! They have a select wine list - not hugely extensive but featuring many unfamiliar vintages; I was also impressed with the Ichnusa unfiltered lager from Sardinia; I only had a sample taste of that as we'd already committed to a Trabocchetto Pecorino, a nice fruity white with plenty of body. All in all, a delicious feast. Great service too. I would recommend booking in advance as it can be very busy, particularly during lunch hour.

    Walking in and the space is chock full. Just about everything one needs, even excellent vegetables…read more Wonderful staff so friendly and helpful, and they know their stock.

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    Deli Fresco

    Deli Fresco

    4.4(14 reviews)
    0.3 miNew Town
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    Don't miss this gem. The people who worked there were some of the most engaging and friendly people…read moreI have met. Truly great people, and not just one of them, all 3. It's the kind of place you feel like there is a positive vibe both from a service perspective and from an employment perspective that pervades the essence of the service. But also, these were just lovely people. The food was phenomenal. I had the hot italian panini toasted and my daughter had the millionaires shortbread (which means covered in caramel and chocolate!) Both were terrific. The sandwich was hot, both in temperature and spice levels, with a great texture, an herby pesto, gooey cheese, and delicious hot peppers. I was convinced to give the Irn Brew a shot. "As Scottish as haggis!" he said. I'm not sure I loved the Scottish soda but I was glad for the adventure and the Scottish experience! In an area popular with tourists there are often many places where the service is not amazing because they know you may never come back and their employers are focused on churning as many people through as possible. In those places it often seems more time is spent on the descriptions of the food and advertising than the food and experience itself. Or, there are chains, like the Starbucks literally right there. This was not the case. This place was special. The food and the people compete for excellence (although the people win in my opinion!) If you miss this, you are missing out. We are leaving the early tomorrow and I want to try and get there for breakfast! Just terrific.

    This is a nice little place to grab a bite to eat. The people who worked here were nice. The smoked…read moresalmon, cream cheese, and avocado sandwich was great. This is located across from St. James Centre on Leith Street.

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    Made In France

    Made In France

    4.4(7 reviews)
    0.9 miTollcross, West End
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    I have been coming here for years now and it never fails to deliver. The food is amazing and I…read moreposting this too close to lunch time and I am too far away to be thinking about how good there sandwiches are. I always opt for the soup and a goats cheese/peppers bagette. The bagettes are rustic and the cheese peppers are a perfect combo to this.My friend always grabs a Croque Madame, whcih here is bechamel and cheese done over a grill. She is never a big eater so I always fall air to half... yep she is the perfect lunch companion! The coffee is the main reason I keep coming back large cups of americano with swaths of "la crema". They really know there food and drinks here. The couple that own the place are the nicest people you could meet. Thumbs up from me.

    Made in France is far more than your average deli. The owners have sourced everything in the shop…read morethemselves from independent French suppliers to give the customers a far more authentic French experience. Real Toulouse sausages and Raclette cheese hang from the shelves between bottles of wine and vinegar. For me though one of the nicest things I discovered were the tiny pots of apple puree that you get in every French supermarket but are impossible to find over here. Basically it's baby food, mushed up apples in a squeezy pot, but wow it just tastes so good! It was only on my second or third visit here that I also discovered that Made in France hire out Fondue and Raclette sets too. Having never had the urge to hold a fondue party (I lie, I always have the urge but I fear it would be a habit I couldn't quit) I'm yet to try one of these sets out myself but I bet it would be a lot of fun. The shop prepares the cheese for you so all you have to do is melt it and dip stuff in. Cheesy deliciousness!

    Bona Deli

    Bona Deli

    4.2(18 reviews)
    0.7 miNewington
    ££

    Having just got back from my first trip to Poland, I am a little bit obsessed with the cuisine…read more Okay, so preparing it at home when the scottish rain is pelting down doesn't even come close to comparing to sitting outside one of the cafés lining the main square in Krakow's old town, it's as close as I'm going to get and Bona Deli stocks pretty much every Polish foodstuff there is. Unlike most delis, they don't feel the need to ridiculously overprice things just because they're "independent". And the value is matched not only by the authenticity but also by the friendly service, you'll always get a smile and a hello when you go in.

    Bona Deli is a fantastic delicatessen, selling predominately Polish food in the centre of busy…read moreNicolson Street. I go into this store quite a lot in the mornings for my breakfast on my way to classes to buy their pastries which are simply gorgeous. They have a good selection of different Polish foods such as gherkins, sausages and, of course, vodka! They also sell herbs and spices such as dill and caraway seeds which can sometimes be difficult to find in the larger food stores. Bona Deli sell the traditional deli food, with an excellent selection of meats, fish, cheese and fresh bread. However, with this wide range of food also come the usual expensive deli prices so I tend to think that many of their goods are overpriced. The staff are always smiling, polite and willing to help you find what you are looking for.

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