Gemma's Guidebook
Breakfast
Near by places to grab breakfast
2 min walk from the house - does a full Scottish breakfast for £11 or can get a breakfast roll for £3.50. They also do croque Mensieur if you fancy sonething French.
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Bijou Bistro
2 Restalrig Rd2 min walk from the house - does a full Scottish breakfast for £11 or can get a breakfast roll for £3.50. They also do croque Mensieur if you fancy sonething French.
Lovely small vegan place half way up Easter Road about 15 mins walk. I highly recommend the chai latte - made with homemade syrup. They do a vegan BLT with grilled Aubergine (egg plant) on sour dough.
Foodstory Edinburgh
Lovely small vegan place half way up Easter Road about 15 mins walk. I highly recommend the chai latte - made with homemade syrup. They do a vegan BLT with grilled Aubergine (egg plant) on sour dough.
A lovely place with lots of plants on the way into town a little up Leith Walk, 15 mins walk.
Urban Jungle Brunch Room
A lovely place with lots of plants on the way into town a little up Leith Walk, 15 mins walk.
10 min walk to this Cute wee cafe with a delicious breakfast menu as well as pastries and cakes. Nice place to stop by before hopping on the tram. It’s called the Old Spence Cafe on Google maps.
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The Hideout Cafe
40-42 Queen Charlotte St 10 min walk to this Cute wee cafe with a delicious breakfast menu as well as pastries and cakes. Nice place to stop by before hopping on the tram. It’s called the Old Spence Cafe on Google maps.
15 min walk to this Victorian cafe with a lovely atmosphere. Can get full Scottish breakfast here for £15 before hopping in the tram.
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Nobles Café Bar & Restaurant
44A Constitution St15 min walk to this Victorian cafe with a lovely atmosphere. Can get full Scottish breakfast here for £15 before hopping in the tram.
20 min walk to this Beautiful Bakehouse by the shore with 1940s decor. They do a full Scottish breakfast for £14, French toast and crumpets. They also have a wide selection of homemade cakes and pastries and also do Afternoon Tea. Close to a tram stop to jump into town afterwards.
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Mimi's Bakehouse
63 Shore20 min walk to this Beautiful Bakehouse by the shore with 1940s decor. They do a full Scottish breakfast for £14, French toast and crumpets. They also have a wide selection of homemade cakes and pastries and also do Afternoon Tea. Close to a tram stop to jump into town afterwards.
Small cafe by the shore - does a Turkish breakfast for £10, French toast or a breakfast roll for £3.50.
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Cafe Truva
ShoreSmall cafe by the shore - does a Turkish breakfast for £10, French toast or a breakfast roll for £3.50.
10 min walk to this tiny award winning vegan cafe - they do a lovely breakfast wrap you can easily grab on your way into town.
FacePlant Foods
10 min walk to this tiny award winning vegan cafe - they do a lovely breakfast wrap you can easily grab on your way into town.
15 min walk right next to a tram stop. Outside tables - and huge selection of breakfast from full Scottish at £13 to French toast to pastries.
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Rocksalt
46 Constitution St15 min walk right next to a tram stop. Outside tables - and huge selection of breakfast from full Scottish at £13 to French toast to pastries.
My favourite picnic spot
Just 5 mins away, great for a morning run or an afternoon picnic. Also includes an enclosed play park.
Lovely place to start your days with a morning run or a spot of yoga.
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Leith Links
4 Links GardensLovely place to start your days with a morning run or a spot of yoga.
Walks + Views
Lovely walk winding along the water of leith from the sea winding along throughout the town and opening up into a forest around the colinton area for the more adventurous.
For a shorter walk join at north junction street about 20 minutes from the house, go east towards the shore or west towards the weir.
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Water of Leith Walkway
Water of Leith WalkwayLovely walk winding along the water of leith from the sea winding along throughout the town and opening up into a forest around the colinton area for the more adventurous.
For a shorter walk join at north junction street about 20 minutes from the house, go east towards the shore or west towards the weir.
Cheap eats
Pizza for a fiver ! About 10 mins walk from the house - or they deliver through Just Eat or Uber Eats.
Fiver Pizza
Just a cheap local pizza.
10 min walk - great beer and burgers with sweet potato fries. You may need to book during busy times.
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The Lioness of Leith
21-25 Duke St10 min walk - great beer and burgers with sweet potato fries. You may need to book during busy times.
The £2 slices are massive - almost as big as a shall pizza. Great place to pick up a cheap bite to eat on your way into or back from town. About 20 mins walk from the house.
11 Albion Rd, Edinburgh EH7 5QJ, UK
The £2 slices are massive - almost as big as a shall pizza. Great place to pick up a cheap bite to eat on your way into or back from town. About 20 mins walk from the house.
Cheapest place to get breakfast about 10 mins walk. Nothing fancy - it’s a UK chain - however you will be able to get a full breakfast for under £5 - plus they do all the British pub food classics. No dogs allowed unfortunately- which is unusual for Edinburgh.
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The Foot of The Walk
183 Constitution StCheapest place to get breakfast about 10 mins walk. Nothing fancy - it’s a UK chain - however you will be able to get a full breakfast for under £5 - plus they do all the British pub food classics. No dogs allowed unfortunately- which is unusual for Edinburgh.
Just a cheap bistro close by with plenty of space to work or chill before going into town
La Vida Takeaway
Just a cheap bistro close by with plenty of space to work or chill before going into town
Food scene
Lovely pub by the shore. Great for Sunday lunches ( recommend you call to pre book), brunch or an afternoon tea drinking cocktails from the infamous teapots whilst wearing funny hats.
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Roseleaf bar cafe
23-24 Sandport PlaceLovely pub by the shore. Great for Sunday lunches ( recommend you call to pre book), brunch or an afternoon tea drinking cocktails from the infamous teapots whilst wearing funny hats.
Famous public house in Duddingston built in 1306 and where Bonnie Prince Charles once hid. A favourite spot for the odd Royalty and perfect for a Sunday lunch - perfect after a nice stroll across the valleys of Arthur’s seat ( St Hunters big) 9 mins drive or 50 mins walk. alternatively you could catch a bus to Queen’s Park for a shorter walk. Duddingston lock is a delight to visit afterwards or the community gardens.
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The Sheep Heid Inn
43-45 The CausewayFamous public house in Duddingston built in 1306 and where Bonnie Prince Charles once hid. A favourite spot for the odd Royalty and perfect for a Sunday lunch - perfect after a nice stroll across the valleys of Arthur’s seat ( St Hunters big) 9 mins drive or 50 mins walk. alternatively you could catch a bus to Queen’s Park for a shorter walk. Duddingston lock is a delight to visit afterwards or the community gardens.
Michelin star - Arguably one of the best tasting experiences in the country - only 20 mins walk. £65 pp for lunch up to £155 for the tasting menu dinner.
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The Kitchin
Michelin star - Arguably one of the best tasting experiences in the country - only 20 mins walk. £65 pp for lunch up to £155 for the tasting menu dinner.
15 mins walk to another Michelin restaurant. £60 for lunch up to £120 for tasting menu.
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Restaurant Martin Wishart
54 Shore15 mins walk to another Michelin restaurant. £60 for lunch up to £120 for tasting menu.
15 min walk to another Michelin Star restaurant. From £65 for the vegetarian a la Carte to £120 for the tasting menu.
Heron
15 min walk to another Michelin Star restaurant. From £65 for the vegetarian a la Carte to £120 for the tasting menu.
Hidden gems in Leith
Non touristy- Local places only a stroll from the house - you would never know exists !
A secret speak easy bar with no sign with creative cocktails and tarot card readings.
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Smoke & Mirrors
159 Constitution StA secret speak easy bar with no sign with creative cocktails and tarot card readings.
Only 12 mins walk from the house you can have the most immersive afternoon tea experience - Orient Express style. At £20 each it is also the cheapest in Edinburgh. Little known about by tourists but often booked months in advance by locals. You night be able to find a slot however if you are flexible with your timings and go during the week.
Queen Charlotte Rooms
Only 12 mins walk from the house you can have the most immersive afternoon tea experience - Orient Express style. At £20 each it is also the cheapest in Edinburgh. Little known about by tourists but often booked months in advance by locals. You night be able to find a slot however if you are flexible with your timings and go during the week.