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.

Looking for breakfast in Edinburgh and we found this gem…read more 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!

I made a reservation the night before to try their full Scottish breakfast…read more I arrived a little early, the larder has two store fronts on the same address! Once one area is full they will sit u to the other area! I was sitting right by the window and it was lovely. The decor is cozy and homie! The server is very friendly and I ordered full Scottish breakfast to try out everything and chai latte. It came fairly fast and it was a very full dish. I tried all the food and they are all yummy. The blood pudding is not quite my favorite. And the bean with the red sauce is a little too spicy for me. But overall it is very good. Chai latte is super yummy and not overly sweet!

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.

The Deli is welcoming and friendly cafe situated on Morningside Road. Its name is slightly…read moremisleading as it is not necessarily a delicatessen. It probably does most its trade through selling filled rolls, sandwiches and hot drinks. The interior decor is clean and the bright colours on the wall create a bright atmosphere. At the front counter the service is efficient and they have an impressive range of ingredients for sandwich fillings as well as a variety of different breads and baguettes. I had cajun chicken and salad in a nice crispy baguette with a packet of cheese and onion crisps. It tasted great but it was also quite pricey as it came to about £3.50 for what was essentially just a sandwich and a bag of crisps. I can't dispute the quality of this place, however, and The Deli offers fresh ingredients, an extensive range of food and drink and great service to match.

An excellent little sandwich shop serving freshly made sandwiches on a variety of different breads…read moreand with a wide selection of fillings. There is a menu to help you decide and give inspiration, however you are quite welcome to choose your own fillings too. Prices are what you'd expect for a city - around £2-3 for a filled ciabatta - but the service is generally fast and with a smile! The Deli also serves a small selection of drinks, soup and cakes & biscuits. There is a bench in the front window and some stools for those who wish to eat in. Overall, very friendly staff and great service has kept this place going for a good few years now in an area with a high turnover of eateries.

All my research said that IJ Mellis was a must and I understand why. This tiny cheese shop located…read moreon Victoria Street is booming with business. Likely for the cheese, but also for the service! Even though crowded and busy, the staff was so delightful and friendly! They let us sample some cheeses before we made our selections. We went with all Scottish cheeses, because when in Scotland. They were fabulous!! We got a mix of cheddar, Gouda and blue that we can't wait to enjoy on our upcoming train ride. Prices are fair and by weight. Yum!

Fantastic! If you're a cheese lover, you must stop by. The staff member was so unbelievably kind…read moreand knowledgeable. I got an aged Scottish cheddar and it was amazing. They even suggested the proper cracker to go nicely with it. They'll give you a sample, so just ask! It's a small place but so cozy and welcoming.

There are a lot of places around George Sq. for students to pick up sandwiches and paninis for…read morelunch. These places seem to really have exploded in recent years (that is in numbers, they haven't all combusted), taking advantage of less people making their own lunch (which will presumably change in these troubled times). Unfortunately that means that a lot of them turn out to be much of the same. A friend recommended this place to me after I complained about the above. I have to say I was reasonably satisfied with my visit. Greens Deli does do much of the same thing, but the quality is above standard. There selection of tortillas and paninis are a bit more exciting that the usual norm. The place itself seems clean and hygienic and the staff friendly enough. I wasn't too pleased about the price, but I expected this. All of these snack deli joints seem to end up costing over a fiver for lunch, which considering what else you get for that or just a little more at a restaurant, leaves me wishing I had made my own sandwiches.

For my Grandfathers 75th birthday, my family threw a suprise party for him and used Green's as the…read morecaterers for nearly 100 people. The staff were a pleasure to work with and knew thier stuff about planning the food at such an occasion to the point where me and my father (who were arranging the food) were genuinly impressed by thier input. Over all,the food was of outstanding quality and cheap - at around £6 or so punds a person. There was also the option of hiring staff to serve the food, although this was not an option we took.

Global Deli is a great find if you're feeling peckish and looking for a sarnie, panini or any other…read morelunchtime snack. They have a particularly tasty toasty ciabatta with salami and salsa it's delish. The staff are friendly and the prices are very reasonably for absolutely outstanding goodies.

We needed something fast to take on the train ride back to England. We hadn't had anything to eat…read moreyet at this point, but didn't want to get hangry. Fortunately, my wife could grab a salad box that was gluten free at Global Deli (or known as the Deli Global if the sign is any indication) and I grabbed a bacon roll and a haggis roll. Overall, it was good for what we needed to have on the go. It took a few minutes for my rolls to get done. The bacon roll was good, which worked well with the thickness of the roll. The haggis roll didn't feel as voluminous enough where you tasted more of the bread than the haggis. The millionaire bar was very good and held up well on the train ride back to London.

Great place with fresh food on my commute to King's Buildings. I generally pop in quickly for a…read moretakeaway sandwich, and have not been disappointed with the quality or the quantity of food up to now. The staff are friendly and efficient, and I can get whatever items I want in my sandwich. I just have to be careful not to let it fall apart in my hands as I eat! The sitdown café looks really nice too- a nice selection of hot drinks, cakes, and soups. I will pop back to give it a try some day soon.

Smith's Deli is very close to our new flat, and I have to say we were very grateful to have Smith's…read morejust round the corner when we were doing the flat up and has no kitchen. They sell lovely soup, normally lentil and another 'special' soup and of course numerous different sandwich fillings. They also sell bacon rolls, which I am told are excellent. My other half has one at least once a week, and we bought them for some friends who came to stay. They definitely enjoyed them. If you are in the area and need some breakfast or lunch I would definitely recommend Smith's.

Excellent breakfast of smashed avocado on sourdough, two poached eggs, and a rocket salad with a…read moreflat white. A real treat and just what I was looking for on a grey Thursday morning. Service was prompt, helpful, and upbeat too. A+++.

Whenever we visit Edinburgh, from the US, we always make a point to have breakfast at Birchwood…read more The vegetarian enjoys Eggs Benedict with mushrooms. Another of us loves Eggs Benedict with smoked bacon. And I look forward to the glWholesome plate -- granola with berries, toasted bagel, and smoked salmon. With various coffees. It's all very delicious and satisfying. Just went there this week. We'll be back next visit!​