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    The Pantry

    4.2 (52 reviews)
    ModerateBritish, Scottish
    Closed 9:00 am - 5:00 pm

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    THE PANTRY ATMOSPHERE

    What's the vibe?
    Casual
    Moderate noise
    Good for groups
    Outdoor seating

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    Sunshine on Stockbridge
    Sarah W.

    This restaurant popped up on almost every list of breakfast/brunch spots so I had to try it. The plates are definitely instagrammable! Not necessarily off the charts for me, but service was friendly and quick and the food was very good as well, so it's worth the stop if you're in the area.

    Kyle N.

    Very happy we took a half day to get out of central Edinburgh and to find this awesome place. You first come in and you're welcomed by the staff. They are very helpful and very nice. The ambiance is very chill and a nice separation place to take your time and eat and forget you're in the city. The food was very delicious and I love the tater tots. A great place to start your day when walking around Stockbridge, circus lane, and dean bridge

    Sunshine on Stockbridge
    Cat C.

    The Pantry was so fresh and filling. With around a 45 minute wait, we strolled around the corner for a chai (grow urban was incredible!). The sunshine on stockbridge was a perfect meal, accompanied by a side of sourdough toast. I highly recommend eating here!

    Aparna B.

    Beautiful brunch spot with interesting menu and warm decor. This place was great for brunch and friendly staff; they also dogs so we had some fun restaurant mates by us. My husband ordered the full Scottish with vegan haggis and I opted for the Stockbridge brunch which had eggs, sweet potato, courgette and a yummy roasted red pepper sauce. Their coffees were super delicious too.

    Waffle with blueberry compote
    Daniel S.

    By far my favorite breakfast/brunch spot in Edin. The location is next to the Stockbridge farmers market and the shopping district, with great seating and large windows. There's excellent seating for single diners (which is sometimes hard to find), but also for large groups. Great service.

    Pantry Waffles with a side of 3 scrambled eggs.

    Excellent! We ordered the Pantry Waffles and the Sticky Toffee French Toast. Both were delicious, with beautiful presentation and good portion sizes. Of the two, the toast made a bigger impression and was more unique, though! They had friendly service and plenty of seating as well. Highly recommended.

    Eggs Benedict
    Wei C.

    Came here at the recommendation of a food YouTuber but clearly they didn't know what they were talking about. We waited about 20 minutes to be seated and thankfully they were able to text us when our table was ready so we had the chance to walk around. When we got to our table, we ordered Eggs Benny and a duck dish. It was past 11 AM so we couldn't order from their breakfast menu. The eggs Benny were alright, nothing really to brag about other than plating and presentation. The duck dish was lackluster at best. The flavors were non existent. The only thing that saved us were the side order of chips (hash browns) that we ordered.

    Eggs Benedict
    Carl L.

    All around good choice for breakfast, but not so sharp around the edges. Though they serve the classics well (eggs Benedict, French toast, and so on) each dish was lacking in overall flavor and execution. A bit sloppy. Coffee was good, ambience was great, service was friendly as well.

    Matcha latte with oat milk and black house coffee
    Maddie J.

    I would recommend this place to anyone that wants to have exceptional food, stellar service, and inspiring and hip atmosphere! My boyfriend and I are visiting Edinburgh, and we stopped here for brunch. This is hands-down the BEST meal we have experienced here! The staff is very friendly and kind people. We were given lots of space to enjoy our meal, yet not neglected at all. The menu is very creative yet cohesive, while the food is clearly made with quality ingredients! I ordered the Matcha Made in Heaven (pictured), and my boyfriend ordered the No Small Fry (pictured) as well as a side of the breakfast chips. If you find yourself in the Edinburgh area, I highly recommend stopping in!

    Waffles delivered (photo from www.sandlblog.com)
    S And L.

    Our lockdown brunch delivery! You must make sure you place your order at least 48 hours in advance on their website to get a delivery slot. If you stay within Edinburgh city, the Pantry allows you to choose which day (Friday - Sunday) to have your brunch delivered on. However, if you live a little further outside the city, they do offer delivery to the Lothians, but will only deliver on specific days (so best to double-check before ordering, so you don't miss out!). When your delivery date finally arrives, the delivery is made (contactless of course!) earlier in the morning to allow you to have it all ready in time for brunch that same day! We each received our own portion along with personalised instructions on how to heat them up. Since the Pantry had done most of the hard work for us already, all we had to do was warm the waffles and bacon through. We put them in the oven at 180ºC for around 5 - 10 minutes. Before ordering, we had worried that the food wouldn't be up to the same standards that you would have in the restaurant; that the freshness wouldn't be there, that the ingredients wouldn't taste the same or that warming it at home would overcook everything, but luckily we were wrong! The waffles tasted amazing, the bacon still crispy and the blueberry compote mixed perfectly with the maple syrup to create a taste so close to the Pantry magic we have always loved. Although the menu is limited, there is something for everyone - we guarantee you won't be disappointed. To read our review in full, please visit: https://www.sandlblog.com/post/brunch-delivered-the-pantry

    Waffles

    We had just arrived from a red eye flight from the US, and this establishment was divine! Service was excellent and the food was absolutely delicious. Not to mention great area and adorable shop.

    Chantelle T.

    So I've been meaning to try this place for ages but its always so busy I've struggled to get a table. But alas. My time had come. I made it through the door (technically I ate outside because it was a rare sun-shiny kinda day) but you get the idea. I had the vegetarian breakfast with chorizo and a coffee. And I was not impressed. I mean, the coffee cups are super cute, the coffee itself was not impressive. My breakfast almost felt like a breakfast for giants- and no, not because it was a huge serving (its actually pretty reasonable) but each item put on my plate was just LARGE. Like, two tomato halves, big chunks of mushroom, huge chorizo links sitting atop a mound of bread. I would have been happy with a slice of toast. Honestly, I spent so much time trying to cut my food into pieces I just quit. Each item on its own was nice. Didn't reallyix well together and the dtrip of haloumi was my favourite part of the meal. After eating here, I don't understand the appeal. Sure, the exterior is super funky and staff are lovely, but when I think of eating or drinking a coffee here again I just think 'why would I do this to myself?' Sorry guys. Just not a fan on my end.

    Mushrooms, pancetta, poached eggs and truffle oil! Yuuuuuuuum

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    All-a-round exquisite food for an affordable price! I'll definitely be returning often and with friends.

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    The cappuccino was really really good and the breakfast was the best thing I have ever tasted I will be back for sure.

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    Review Highlights - The Pantry

    Some our favorite dishes included the USA (Ubiquitous Smashed Avocado), the eggs Benedict and the great smoked bacon and salmon.

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    Howies - Ribeye

    Howies

    4.2(224 reviews)
    0.7 miOld Town
    £££

    Such a friendly and beautifully set restaurant. The food is picturesque and top notch. Everything…read morewe had, from the large portions of bread paired with roasted red pepper humus to the flaky and flavorful cod, was exceptional. The wait staff is helpful as well as friendly. They prepared a table for us even amidst a packed house. Know that this is not just a restaurant, it's a date night restaurant. We brought the kids, which was perfectly okay, but the setting and price is more date night worthy. This place is terrific! Enjoy!

    Howie's was our first dinner stop on our first day in Scotland. I wanted a nice restaurant that had…read morea vegetarian version of haggis (so I could dive right in...), and we had made a reservation weeks in advance of our trip. All good! This Howie's location is on Victoria Street (one of the most photographed streets in the world and the visual influence for Harry Potter's Diagon Alley...it's a few minutes' walk from the center of the Royal Mile, so the location is fantastic. Our reservation was on the early side, and the host made a point of telling us a couple of times that they'd need the table back after a certain period of time. We don't really dwell for hours in restaurants, so that note is not something we really needed, and after seeing it in the reservation confirmation, as well as being told twice by the host, there was a little bit of a feeling that the entire purpose of us being at Howie's was to get out as soon as possible so they can have the table back. Besides that tone-setter, the service and food were fantastic. Our server took a lot of time going through the options with us...she gave me a good perspective on the vegetarian haggis I was getting to help me contextualize its flavor and texture with the real thing, and was very nice! The asparagus and pea risotto I had was also beautiful and had good flavor. As a vegetarian, I appreciated that the menu had everything labeled with dietary restrictions. (which seems to be more of a standard in the U.K. than in the U.S., but this was our first dinner stop in the country, so it's worth noting.) Howie's gave us a good introduction to Scottish cuisine. Its location couldn't have been better, and our server was aces. I hope we gave the table back in time to not cause a panic. ;)

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    Howies - Beautiful bar

    Beautiful bar

    Howies - Lobster 1/2

    Lobster 1/2

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    Mussels appetizer

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

    Makars Gourmet Mash Bar

    4.8(541 reviews)
    0.7 miOld Town, Royal Mile
    ££

    When you think Scottish food, you don't think "gourmet."…read more In fact, if you're the average person you probably don't have have even a conceptual idea of what the food is like other than similar to English food. You wouldn't be wrong, but also not the greatest of reputations. Then a place like Makars stands up and says "We can be Scottish and delicious" and the result is a humble restaurant in old town dishing out quality comfort food. I wish I had come here hungover. It's one of those places where everything on the menu seems to be aimed at reviving a wounded tourist. For most people the people will consist of a meat of your choice on top of a mash potatoes of your choice. All of the options looked awesome. I was just coming from an 11 hour flight, so I didn't get too crazy. I pulled trigger on a pork over bacon mash and it did not miss. The meat was exceptionally fall off the bone tender and the mash potatoes were flavorful and complimented the meat perfectly. One bit of advice - the portions are big so either come hungry or consider splitting an entree. I'd feel confident recommending this place to anyone who thinks that the Scots can't cook. It'll prove them wrong.

    Having tried unsuccessfully to make a reservation before arriving in Edinburgh, we instead used the…read morewalk-in line, where they take your phone number, give you a wait time and text when your table is ready. Very convenient. The decor is somewhat industrial, probably because of the AC ductwork. Much appreciated during a warm spell in July! Staff were all welcoming and friendly. Service was great! Food came out of the kitchen quickly. It's all about the mash, but the meats stole the show! The lamb shank was large, meaty and complimented by the cheddar potatoes. We thoroughly enjoyed the juicy pork shank with applewood smoked cheddar mash. In addition we sampled the savory beef shoulder with horseradish mash as well as the Lions Mane mushrooms topped with rocket (arugula.) Each was satisfying and full of delicious flavors. Definitely worth the wait!

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    Makars Gourmet Mash Bar - Downstairs inside the restaurant

    Downstairs inside the restaurant

    Makars Gourmet Mash Bar - Homemade Free Range Gourmet Scotch Egg

    Homemade Free Range Gourmet Scotch Egg

    Makars Gourmet Mash Bar - Makars Wild Boar Sausage With Beef Dripping Gravy

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    Makars Wild Boar Sausage With Beef Dripping Gravy

    Queens Arms

    Queens Arms

    4.4(116 reviews)
    0.3 miNew Town
    ££

    Came here on our first night in town on the strength of the Yelp reviews and were not disappointed…read more We enjoyed a fantastic Sunday roast including a delicious pavlova for dessert. The kids meal of mac and cheese and fries was perfect for our picky little eater, though big enough for at least two!

    Out of all the places I've been to in Scotland, I think Queens Arms was one of my favorites…read more We had reservations for this place recently and when I took one step inside, I was already in love. I mean who doesn't love a good pub? You get great drinks and great food at an affordable price. As I write it makes me think of think of when Zidane reunites with Freya in FF9. Sometimes we don't wanna eat at fancy Michelin restaurant that has small plates but charges a premium. Sometimes we just wanna cut all the BS and just get a nice hearty meal. And thats what we got. When we sat down we found out that they were doing a Trivia night. Normally I would have told my girl to pick another spot to eat but for some reason I was cool with it. There was even a table nearby with kids(yuck). And you know what? It was fine. That's because we had been sipping on some amazing cocktails. If you also partake, Gin and Mezcal enjoyers will love the Bramble and Hibiscus Crush. What color are Luigi's overalls from Super Mario? That's such an easy question. Wait...what do you mean Luigi's overalls are blue? They are green. Look at this picture onli...Oh... One of the stars of our meal was the Haggis. This was the first time I had ever tried it and after trying it at multiple places Scotland, Queens Arms I feel has done it the best. I love the complexity of the flavors of the meat with the creamy and pepper flavors of the peppercorn sauce. If you've never had Haggis, you definitely have to try it here. The best part is that it comes with mashed potatoes too! Shoutouts to the Fish and Chips if you are also into that. One of my friends ordered that and I definitely had to go back in for multiple bites. Finally the roast. The Sunday Roast should just be an automatic order if you happen to come here on a Sunday. You get so much food and it's all so damn tasty. They'll cook a roast to whatever doneness your heart desires. We went with Medium Rare and it came out perfectly. If you didn't have enough flavors with all the extra sides it comes with, they also give you gravy to pour on anything you want. Thanksgiving basically came early this night. But as I looked around and admired all the bookshelf's and all the families have a nice dinner with their loved ones, I just thought about how happy I was. I was finally here! This was the start of my trip. Queens Arms has set a high ceiling on great experiences in Scotland. We even went back there a couple of days ago just because we knew we would be able to end the night on a good drink. But in the end I think if you are Edinburgh, you have to come to this place. It is one of my favorite experiences I've had in Scotland so far and I dream about when I can come back again.

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    Queens Arms
    Queens Arms
    Queens Arms - Wellington upfront and Mac and Cheese in the back

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    Wellington upfront and Mac and Cheese in the back

    Pibroch Scottish Restaurant

    Pibroch Scottish Restaurant

    4.2(16 reviews)
    1.0 miOld Town

    The partner-in-dine and I were staying close to Pibroch and decided to book a table for dinner on a…read moreSunday evening. We made our booking the night before and were pleased that we could be accommodated. We were seated promptly next to a window where we could pass the time waiting for our food by looking at the passers-by and cars. But we didn't have to wait long. The appetizers came out quickly. I got the Cullen Skink, a Scottish soup of smoked haddock, potatoes and leeks in a creamy broth. My partner-in-dine chose the Pibroch Haggis Parcels with Red Wine Plum Sauce. We were both happy with our appetizers. For our mains, I had the Haggis, Neeps and Tatties while my partner-in-dine went for the Roast Duck. We were again elated with our choices. Every dish was wonderfully presented and tantalizingly delish. Definitely recommendation-worthy!

    I told myself I wasn't going to try the haggis, but what did I do? I tried the haggis. I'm glad I…read moredid. The wait staff there are extremely attentive, friendly, and willing to answer any questions. Our party started off with the haggis parcels in a red wine plum sauce as an appetizer. The haggis was encased in filo dough. It was delicious. I went with the salmon, because Scotland has the best salmon in the world, so I've been told. This salmon was exceptional. I enjoyed the crispiness on the top of the salmon and the potatoes and broccoli accompanied the dish perfectly. I didn't care for the tomato sauce, and just ate around that. If you want authentic Scottish food, and friendly service, try this place out. They are also wheelchair accessible, as they have a ramp to guide you in the door.

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    Pibroch Scottish Restaurant
    Pibroch Scottish Restaurant
    Pibroch Scottish Restaurant

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    The Pantry - british - Updated August 2026

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