Guidebook for Edinburgh
Food Scene
Great coffee and even better falafel; we often end up here on a Sunday afternoon to read the papers and have a chilled lunch.
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Area C Coffeehouse
239 Leith WalkGreat coffee and even better falafel; we often end up here on a Sunday afternoon to read the papers and have a chilled lunch.
Stop by for tapas and wine, or chocolate y churros. Lovely, local restaurant that opened just after I moved in.
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Serrano & Manchego
297 Leith WalkStop by for tapas and wine, or chocolate y churros. Lovely, local restaurant that opened just after I moved in.
Good coffee and 'nata' custard pies - this is a weekend favourite for second breakfast (the rule is: first breakfast at home, but sometimes a second breakfast out is just what is needed).
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Casa Amiga
32A Leith WalkGood coffee and 'nata' custard pies - this is a weekend favourite for second breakfast (the rule is: first breakfast at home, but sometimes a second breakfast out is just what is needed).
Take away or sit in? Both are excellent ways of enjoying the best fish and chips in town! Everything is cooked to order, and the portions (especially for takeaway) are huge.
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Tailend
14-15 Albert PlaceTake away or sit in? Both are excellent ways of enjoying the best fish and chips in town! Everything is cooked to order, and the portions (especially for takeaway) are huge.
Newish deli with excellent brunch options on a Saturday (I think they are closed Sundays). Good coffee and cake at all times. Wee gem!
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Polentoni
38 Easter RdNewish deli with excellent brunch options on a Saturday (I think they are closed Sundays). Good coffee and cake at all times. Wee gem!
Best coffee in town, I think! Think coffee sacks on the walls, somewhat uncomfortable seating, and spot-on coffee perfection!
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Artisan Roast
57 Broughton StBest coffee in town, I think! Think coffee sacks on the walls, somewhat uncomfortable seating, and spot-on coffee perfection!
Wee gem of a place; very good food (from brunch through to dinner), good drinks, great atmosphere, lovely setting.
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Roseleaf bar cafe
23/24 Sandport PlaceWee gem of a place; very good food (from brunch through to dinner), good drinks, great atmosphere, lovely setting.
Drinks & Nightlife
One of the local bars, owned by fellow Swedes Anna and Mike, and staffed by an enthusiastic and international crew. Look out for their DJ nights!
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Victoria Bar
265 Leith WalkOne of the local bars, owned by fellow Swedes Anna and Mike, and staffed by an enthusiastic and international crew. Look out for their DJ nights!
Another Swedish bar, but this one small and cute with a mellower atmosphere. Lots of activities such as gigs and quizzes to look out for here!
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Abode Bar
229 Leith WalkAnother Swedish bar, but this one small and cute with a mellower atmosphere. Lots of activities such as gigs and quizzes to look out for here!
Fairly new place, well placed and well stocked for popping in for a wee dram for nightcap on the walk home..
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The Black Fox
17 Albert PlFairly new place, well placed and well stocked for popping in for a wee dram for nightcap on the walk home..
Swedish bar/restaurant with good cocktails, kids' corner (during daytime), good brunch, good lunch, good dinner. A place for any time, a home away from home (and not just for this Swede).
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Joseph Pearce
23 Elm RowSwedish bar/restaurant with good cocktails, kids' corner (during daytime), good brunch, good lunch, good dinner. A place for any time, a home away from home (and not just for this Swede).
Best pizza in Edinburgh, just a few minutes away! Newly moved to a bigger location across Leith Walk so the map doesn't put it in the right place (it is opposite Boda and Area C).
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Origano pizzeria
236 Leith WalkBest pizza in Edinburgh, just a few minutes away! Newly moved to a bigger location across Leith Walk so the map doesn't put it in the right place (it is opposite Boda and Area C).
The food is excellent, but equally good for cocktails and drinks. This used to be a spit-and-sawdust kind of pub but reopened in 2014 with a much more welcoming and hip setting.
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The Lioness of Leith
21-25 Duke StThe food is excellent, but equally good for cocktails and drinks. This used to be a spit-and-sawdust kind of pub but reopened in 2014 with a much more welcoming and hip setting.
A bit further away, but worth going to for the excellent cocktails and speak-easy feel. Hidden in a basement, down anonymous stairs.
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Bramble Bar & Lounge
16A Queen StA bit further away, but worth going to for the excellent cocktails and speak-easy feel. Hidden in a basement, down anonymous stairs.
Shopping
Excellent wee bakery with freshly baked bread in a cute small place. Good for breakfast, brunch and fika out, although their coffees aren't the best in town..
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The Manna House Bakery & Patisserie
22-24 Easter RdExcellent wee bakery with freshly baked bread in a cute small place. Good for breakfast, brunch and fika out, although their coffees aren't the best in town..
Bring home a little something: handmade chocolates from Edinburgh! For a truly unique experience, try the haggis dark chocolate (don't worry, it's just the haggis spices they replicate!).
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COCO Chocolatier
20 Raeburn PlBring home a little something: handmade chocolates from Edinburgh! For a truly unique experience, try the haggis dark chocolate (don't worry, it's just the haggis spices they replicate!).
Everything Else
Take-away with a few seats to sit in (you're welcome to bring in beers too), this is my quick take-away of choice in the area!
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Los Cardos
224 Leith WalkTake-away with a few seats to sit in (you're welcome to bring in beers too), this is my quick take-away of choice in the area!