Food Scene
Empire Cafe
21d Strathearn RdSmall cafe, v. nearby, good for breakfast.
Black Medicine
108 Marchmont RdCosy, if not slightly quirky cafe. Great sandwiches & good value. Free wi-fi.
146 Marchmont Rd
146 Marchmont RoadVery good breakfast, brunch, lunch, and dinner. toastedinburgh[dot co dot uk]
100 Marchmont Rd
100 Marchmont RoadBustling cafe. Coffee & sandwiches.
Recommended by numerous newspapers, a restaurant with quality, fresh, tasty seafood. 'Well decorated' and 'tourist-free'!
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Sweet Melindas
11 Roseneath StRecommended by numerous newspapers, a restaurant with quality, fresh, tasty seafood. 'Well decorated' and 'tourist-free'!
A highly recommended restaurant for breakfast, lunch and dinner. hellerskitchen[dot co dot uk]
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Hellers Kitchen
15 Salisbury PlaceA highly recommended restaurant for breakfast, lunch and dinner. hellerskitchen[dot co dot uk]
Probably the best ice cream in Edinburgh. Also has cakes, confectionery, soup and food.
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S Luca
16 Morningside RdProbably the best ice cream in Edinburgh. Also has cakes, confectionery, soup and food.
Everything Else
Victorian swimming pool, recently renovated modern gym.
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Warrender Swim Centre
55 Thirlestane RdVictorian swimming pool, recently renovated modern gym.
Shopping
the imagination workshop
Arts & craft store.
Have Your Cake & Eat It
Great cake shop but also sell candy/sweets, cookies etc.
Marchmont Pharmacy
41-43 Marchmont RdOriginal cards.
Highly recommended antiques shop, perhaps the best in Edinburgh.
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The Courtyard Antiques
108A CausewaysideHighly recommended antiques shop, perhaps the best in Edinburgh.
London is generally the best place to get the best chocolate in the UK (L'artisan du Chocolat etc.) but this one does a good job of putting Edinburgh on the chocolate map.
123 Bruntsfield Pl
London is generally the best place to get the best chocolate in the UK (L'artisan du Chocolat etc.) but this one does a good job of putting Edinburgh on the chocolate map.
15-17 Argyle Pl
15-17 Argyle PlaceI don't eat seafood at home but this is a well-known fishmonger.
Quite a cool shop. An unfortunate name as it sells a huge variety of things. contextinteriors[dot co dot uk]
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Museum Context
40 Victoria StQuite a cool shop. An unfortunate name as it sells a huge variety of things. contextinteriors[dot co dot uk]
I think it's safe to say cupcakes are a craze in the states. I'm not a huge fan but I do like candy and this shop has a great selection. candycupcake[dot co dot uk]
92 Marchmont Cres
92 Marchmont CrescentI think it's safe to say cupcakes are a craze in the states. I'm not a huge fan but I do like candy and this shop has a great selection. candycupcake[dot co dot uk]
Essentials
Interesting grocery store to look around, fairly unique products for a small grocer, and often has one or two fruit or veg heavily discounted. On west side of road, placing of POIs is inaccurate.
EH9 1HA
Marchmont RoadInteresting grocery store to look around, fairly unique products for a small grocer, and often has one or two fruit or veg heavily discounted. On west side of road, placing of POIs is inaccurate.
3 Thirlestane Rd
3 Thirlestane RoadAll basic groceries.
Arts & Culture
Huge archive of Scottish historical books, documents and maps. Has worthwhile events & exhibitions.
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National Library of Scotland
George IV BridgeHuge archive of Scottish historical books, documents and maps. Has worthwhile events & exhibitions.