Edinburgh Larder Cafe in Edinburgh, City of

Excellent and refined cuisine. Attentive and very friendly waiters. A lovely place for brunch.

It has been nearly two weeks since I ate here and I still dream of that breakfast every day. I had a full breakfast, and every aspect of it was absolutely fantastic. Tattie scone was the best I had (and I had many!). The Haggis and beans were really nicely done and elevated above the usual breakfast fare. The porridge with rhubarb was unlike any I have ever had. The space was also a wonderfully decorated. Cannot recommend highly enough.

Food was good. But the door was open all the time for „circulation“ and it was freezing cold inside.

Disappointing Experience at Edinburgh Larder Cafe Stopped by during heavy rain, expecting a cozy café experience, but from the start, the staff was unwelcoming and forceful. Ordered two coffees and a dessert, only to be told we must order mains or give up the table—no courtesy, just pressure. On top of that, they kept pushing for tips and rushing customers out. For a highly rated café, this was a huge letdown. Feels like they prioritize squeezing money over genuine hospitality. Wouldn’t recommend.

Wonderful food, great staff, only thing is tables too close to other people, felt uncomfortable, but quite small, not sure how they could overcome this.

There’s a reason there were queues to get in. Great food and excellent service! Made a Great effort with my son. Will be back before we head back home!

Breakfast options were nice, the plates we chose were also delicious. Overall we were satisfied.

Perfect spot to refuel after landing in Edinburgh! Food was very good and service was attentive. Highly recommend!

When I arrived at shortly last 8,it was still empty, but that changed within 5 minutes. The staff is very attentive and friendly. The food was also very good - I can definitely recommend the porridge and the chai latte. If you are looking for a cozy breakfast place, you should check it out.

GREAT PLACE! Vasilis was incredibly welcoming and friendly towards me and my partner. The food was phenomenal and we got some great recommendations

truly excellent food each time i’ve been here! bit pricey but really quality ingredients prepared with care, and nice servers. i recommend booking, but often you can walk-in with just a short wait, especially cause they have community tables. just be warned they don’t accept cash

A such amazing place, with such amazing people! We found it a bit randomly, but it was such a great discovery. The Full Scottish breakfast with a Waffle (to share at 2) is a must ! Thanks you guys, we were very welcomed 😍

Excellent option for breakfast, either with a reservation, or arriving very early. I made a reservation the day before for 7:30 and they still accepted it. They ask for a £5 deposit to secure your booking, which is then deducted from your account. The food is very delicious, very well prepared and seasoned. Friendly, fast and respectful service despite being so popular. I highly recommend it. You have to try it. I recommend the Scottish Breakfast and Eggs Benedict.

Definitely go for a nice Scottish breakfast

Horrible service. We walked in and sat down at a table we favoured as it looked comfortable it wasn't clean yet hut we didn't mind as the chairs looked comfortable. As we sat a lady came over and said with a very forced smile and an unpleasant tone “can you not sit at a dirty table please we need to clean it” then darting away as soon as she said it. We are very patient and would have waited as we preferred the table. So we rose and waited and were approached by a gentleman who asked if we had made a reservation we said we haven’t he then turned away and we were put off by the vibe we were given. Very unwelcoming i refuse to give my money to a place who treats me like a problem.

The breakfast was really very good!

Fantastic cafe! Lovely atmosphere - really tasty eggs Benedict and friendly staff :)

The service was fast and the server very friendly. The main dishes were nothing extraordinary, a quite big serving for the Scottish breakfast but the smoked salmon and hash potatoes was almost only made up by potatoes and it was reheated. The dessert - a chocolate brownie- was excellent!

In the heart of the city, you will find this haven for gourmands. The best breakfast in Edinburgh, without a doubt. Excellent staff attention, nothing to add. Rest with few tables to give the best service to its customers. We went for the Scottish Breakfast. A real pleasure. Everything prepared at the moment. It is a MUST if you visit Edinburgh. Reservations are essential!!! Very difficult to get a table without prior reservation. I didn't take photos because I dedicated myself to enjoying the food, the atmosphere and the family moment. To repeat as many times as you can.

Absolutely worth the hype. Food was so good!

Great breakfast menu, warming staff and living up to the expectations!

What a great, cozy (and delicious) place. Be sure to show up early to this scottish place for a tasty breakfast. Everything is locally sourced and handmade. Plates are served on a metal box which makes it funny but flavour is great.

Breakfast both Scotch and eggs Benedict for 10.

Nous sommes allés au « Little Edimbourg Larder » juste à côté car le restaurant « principal » était complet. Les serveurs étaient super sympas! Ils nous ont même donné les restes des pâtisseries restantes car nous étions les derniers clients de la journée (nous sommes arrivés aux alentours de 14h15 pour déjeuner) Nous avons pris la soupe du jour + un sandwich, nous n’avons pas été déçus et les quantités sont suffisantes. Je recommande!

I came across The Edinburgh Larder while searching for a breakfast spot, and it definitely didn’t disappoint! We made a booking in advance, and I’m so glad we did because it gets busy, with people constantly coming in hoping for a seat. Thankfully, they also have another location just two doors down called The Little Larder for walk-ins, so even if you don’t have a reservation, you can still enjoy their food. However, I’d still recommend booking ahead, as we saw a queue forming at The Little Larder when we left! This really speaks to the popularity of the place. I had the Full Scottish breakfast, and my wife had the waffles, both were delicious. Highly recommend!

I had the full Scottish breakfast. The haggis went very well with the bread. And we loved the porridge! So surprisingly good. Definitely try if you drop by Edinburgh!

Very well served. Very tasty food.

Enjoyed the Full Scottish breakfast! Staff were very friendly. There's a wide variety off food to choose from. They also go a good matcha latte!

Great ethos behind this fab place with the most delicious food and coffee. Loved it!

Good food but overpriced plus an annoying 12.5% service charge was added to the bill without first asking. Sadly despite the quality of the food it is hard to recommend as a relaxing and enjoyable option amongst the many in Edinburgh.

Busy place, so glad they have 2 spots close to each other. Had the full Scottish breakfast and it was done so well. The staff were fun and interacting with the customers.

Had an amazing breakfast here on our little trip to Edinburgh. The staff were all lovely and friendly. The food was absolutely spot on!

I had read the great reviews about Edinburgh Larder and we decided to visit for lunch when we'd arrived from Manchester. We were lucky enough to get a table and from the moment we walked in the door we were made to feel welcome. The service is exceptional and the food is absolutely out of this word! As is the smokey bloody mary!!! In fact it's that good that after our run round Holyrood on Saturday morning we went back. There was a queue at this time but we decided to wait. Much to our surprise the gorgeous waiter who had looked after us the day before came out with two cups of the freshest orange juice, it was such a nice touch. We didn't wait long and sat down to another incredible breakfast with amazing coffee. This place is truly fantastic and I could not recommend it more! The hash is to die for!

Ordered the veggie breakfast and orange juice, both nice. Table i was sitting on was a bit dirty between the cracks (leftover dirt/ crumbs between the gaps of the table)

Really nice place for a brunch! And the team is amazing 😊

I had read the great reviews about Edinburgh Larder and we decided to visit for lunch when we'd arrived from Manchester. We were lucky enough to get a table and from the moment we walked in the door we were made to feel welcome. The service is exceptional and the food is absolutely out of this word! As is the smokey bloody mary!!! In fact it's that good that after our run round Holyrood on Saturday morning we went back. There was a queue at this time but we decided to wait. Much to our surprise the gorgeous waiter who had looked after us the day before came out with two cups of the freshest orange juice, it was such a nice touch. We didn't wait long and sat down to another incredible breakfast with amazing coffee. This place is truly fantastic and I could not recommend it more! The hash is to die for!

Food was very good and staff were very friendly, but we felt like our experience was ruined by an "optional" service charge. The staff member did say it was optional to us, but it didn't really feel like it as the bill already had the service charge included. While it might make the place less money, I really think they should stop including the service charge in the bill by default.

A bust Sunday morning, I hadn't made a reservation, but they managed to squeeze in a table for one! And I'm glad they did. I ordered the Full Scottish breakfast, and I have to say it was probably one of the most flavourful breakfasts I've had in many, many years. The sausage was full of flavour and jam packed with meat, the haggis was really tasty, the beans had a subtle kick... it was just lovely. Thoroughly enjoyed it! The waiter kindly offered to top up my tea pot with hot water without additional charge, which is refreshing. I will definitely be returning when I visit Edinburgh again in the future. But I'll remember to reserve to avoid any disappointment!

Food was a bit over hyped, the latte was very milky but strong potential.

What a absolutely brilliant visit for breakfast that place is Food was so nice it just melted in our mouth Staffs were brilliant and the service was great Would definitely recommend it 👌

Very very good experience! I recommend the Hash, the waffle and the chai late!

Fabulous ! The drinks are delicious and very well dosed. The dishes are very generous and very good! I recommend 👍👍👍

Lovely atmosphere - a great place to get away from the cold for some lovely brunch options. The Scottish breakfast was full of local products and the Eggs Florentine also very tasty. Orange juice was a bit disappointing, it tasted like a mix of freshly squeezed and cordial. Overall, fantastic, friend staff and prompt service

Cozy place with delicious food, we've tried the breakfast and it was very tasty.

Perfect service and excellt vegan breakfast. We ordered the full Scottish vegan breakfast and a roll with vegan Haggis and both were incredible! The staff was super friendly nice. This would easily be our go to breakfast place if we'd only lived in Edinburgh ;)

A bit found by chance... No flashiness in the window, but super friendly service, hearty but healthy dishes (taste of Scotland). You made our stay even more beautiful. Many thanks. Great experience!

Very expensive for breakfast and we were waiting a long time to be served but the food was very high quality and worth the long queue outside

Found a gourmet Scottish porridge, a lovely little cafe. Friendly staff. The porridge was really yummy.

Very good breakafasts - we had mushroom toast, great advantage is early opening hours, would recommend

Overall pretty average experience. We waited outside for 25 minutes in the rain in a queue. Got inside, place felt a bit thrown together but overall the atmosphere was ok. The drinks were ok. Had a flat white which was nice. The food was all delivered from the main restaurant next door in silver metal boxes. It was then served in those boxes. I would have preferred a plate tbh. Food was ok, you could tell the ingredients were a good quality, (had the full Scottish) however it was just a strange experience eating them all together out of the metal box. Overall for 2 breakfast and 2 drinks it cost over £40 which is one of the most expensive breakfast I’ve had in a long time. Was it worth that much…. No. Would I go back, probably not. Staff were really friendly and can’t fault the service.

Great food and delicious drinks in a nice atmosphere. We were here for brunch in a larger group. It almost gets 5 stars but unfortunately the portions were a bit small for our taste. If you're hungry, we recommend eggs Benedict, the waffles were very tasty but unfortunately not that much. Still a recommendation from us!

Fantastic experience! Food was fantastic, the quality and taste of ingredients was outstanding. Service was also great, our waiter was very friendly and down to earth- believe it was their 2nd day on the job haha! We got the haddock hash, which was dreamy- never had anything like it! Also got the wild mushrooms on toast which was light and tasty. Portion sizes are modest, but enough to feel full and also have room for a sweet treat- which is important! Also loved the local tomato sauce so much, so much that I had to buy a bottle. Will definitely be back next time I visit Edi!

The important thing is that the food in general was good, in quantity and quality, a place to recommend. Some points to improve, some glasses had an egg smell, perhaps cleaning them with alcohol would be better and the food was presented in metal cans that were not very pleasant to look at.

It was a different and fun experience to have food served in an aluminum rectangular canteen (if that’s what it’s called) I had the full Scottish breakfast and wife had the waffle. I enjoyed my food, as did wife. Larder was on top of ChatGPT’s top suggestions. It did not disappoint.

I would give this place 6 stars for service and atmosphere if I could. Toasted sandwich best I have ever had. Superb green salad.

£17 for a Scottish breakfast, three people for breakfast came to £71… absolutely mental. Food was nice, staff were nice but reality is everything was the average standard. Nothing stood out as amazing. I guess this is what you get if you eat near the royal mile as the coffee shop around the corner charges more than anywhere else just because it’s on the mile.

Perfect for brunch, flavors and a real sense of service!

We had a great experience! The food was amazingly delicious but the service was even better - everyone was so kind and helpful! We definitely recommend: 10 /10!!

The Traditional Scottish Breakfast is absolutely worth the wait. Or get there early before there’s a line! I didn’t think I would enjoy blood sausage or haggis, but they manage to make both incredibly delicious.

I tried the Scottish breakfast it was really good. The staff was amazing, extremely friendly and nice 🫶🏻

Very nice, not too crowded and great food

Food was great, you can really tell it’s freshly prepared to each order. It was piping hot and tasted fresh. Everything on the plate was great, from the well cooked bacon to the homemade baked beans. Portion size was perfect, plenty to fill you up. Defo book ahead of time to walk straight in and be seated. There were large queues for the smaller walk in restaurant next door. Service was friendly. Only real issue we had was being February every time the door opened the freezing draft hit us like a brick wall. Other than that it was great. Highly recommend.

Honestly, I can’t really enjoy meals full of preservatives. Overall, it was an average experience. We ordered a Scottish breakfast and egg benedict, and if I had to rate it, I’d give it a 5 out of 10. The staff was nice, but we had to wait in line for about 30 minutes. I think it was pricy as well.

I loved it! I recommend the Eggs Benedict! 🍳

The best breakfast spot in Edinburgh.

The original is better than the younger brother. Great ambience, great food. Fabtasric scones: juicy and not sweet, served with a great marmalade and creamy butter.

Just the best breakfast in Edinburgh

The food is not worth much. Ungrateful treatment. Regular price quality.

Great little spot for breakfast 😍

Wonderful welcoming and personable staff, great food. The porridge with pear and nuts was divine. Very good coffee. Everything was run well. This place is so good that you can expect a small wait for a table at peak times, but don't let that put you off, it's worth it! Expect approx £20 pp

The Scottish veggie breakfast was very good. Vegetarian haggis a great discovery. The only downside: a little expensive!

Just a brilliant find during our visit to Edinburgh. We booked for Friday and enjoyed so much that we returned for early walk-ins on Saturday and then our final day. Definitely book - or try the walk in venue with the same menu just a few doors up on the same street. Range of vegetarian options is excellent - try the haggis! Thank you so much for looking after us and remembering us - we will be back on our next visit to Edinburgh!

The food and service were successful, our table was small and when they found the opportunity, they immediately moved us to a larger place, the employees were friendly, but only pork is used in the meat options, just for your information.

Great breakfasts at great prices!

The famous Scottish breakfast is wonderful! The service and the space is worth every penny.

Fantastic!!! Perfect for your morning coffee! Breaking or anytime.

Reach Edinburgh early morning from London and visited Larder for an authentic Scottish breakfast and it was worth it. Great coffee, loaded breakfast, great atmosphere. Was about 30 min wait

Fabulous eggs Benedict and the team are always welcoming.

Another superb brunch when family were up visiting for Xmas markets. The food is always fresh and well presented. The staff are friendly and attentive and nothing is an issue, including catering for gluten free. The coffee is amazing and the price is good for the quality of food, service and city central location.

I'm giving one star because you could communicate that you are closed for work. Pure carelessness towards the customer On Google it appears open and if a person doesn't go on social media they have to go to the restaurant to see that it is closed...... Perhaps Google will update first given that millions of people consult it and then social media.

Raf and Diego were excellent, kind and caring servers. They engaged with our child and tried to keep them entertained - not easy with a toddler! Hot drinks weren't quite as good as the food (but could be down to personal taste) but everything else - we could not fault.

Those metal tins which they serve the food in are so annoying. Really hard to eat out of. Paying £18 for a breakfast and don't want to be eating it out of a camping tin. Otherwise great service and food.

Lovely service, food was great, but served in metal tins that made it not only look cheap, as everything is stacked on top of each other (but is actually on the higher end price wise) and made it hard to eat.

This was the first place my wife and I went after getting off our arrival flight into Edinburgh. There was a short wait but totally worth it. The food was incredibly fresh, customer service was quality, and the presentation (and taste) of their food was a perfect way to start our time in Scotland. We will be back!

Top 3 breakfast of the trip - couldn’t fault it!

Came in for lunch and found the food to be excellent. We had the sandwiches with a cup of soup, which was tomato on the day we came in. My ham and cheese toasted sandwich was excellent and complimented the soup well. The smoked salmon and dill cream cheese sandwich was also superb. The service was good and staff were attentive. The atmosphere was fine although some of the tables are perhaps a little too close together. Wasn't a problem though. Price is slightly on the higher side, but I am a firm believer in getting what you pay for and we definitely did not feel like we had been ripped off at all. Good value for what you get. Would highly recommend.

I enjoyed the eggs Benedict I ordered. Excellent service and flavour. Great ambience.

Staff were lovely, but if you don’t book you have to go to the restaurant next door and you’re served your food in tin boxes, not on a plate, which isn’t comfortable to eat out of. The tables in this area are very small so just not comfortable. Food was nice, but for the price there are better places to go.

Must visit local place with fair choice of great vegetarian options. Absolutely delicious food. People queuing outside, a good sign 😋🤘

An excellent restaurant! I had the chance to taste a typical Scottish dish, and it was absolutely delicious. The waffles were also a real treat, soft and perfectly balanced. The drinks, for their part, were excellent, with well-crafted flavors. Special mention to the staff, who were very kind throughout my meal. A must-see address in Edinburgh, I recommend without hesitation!

We headed here for a late breakfast and had a great time. Food was delicious- perfect haggis and black pudding - coffee excellent (hard to find in Edinburgh)Service was super friendly and attentive. We also had the outstanding Bloody Marys. Thanks for a great morning- we will definitely be back next time we are in Edinburgh!

This place is a total chaos. Too loud and small. You can barely hear each other. The service is slow and bad. You can wait 40 minutes for your breakfast to be prepared and then you have to eat it very quickly because the waiters ask you to leave soon as they need the table for another client. You can actually stay at your table only one hour which makes eating a stressful process. The staff is not happy, they have no smile at all. I did not like the Italian waiter working at this place. He was very rude and had no sense of service. Do not recommend it.

We visited Edinburgh for the first time and came to this place for breakfast with our friends. The waiter was incredibly sweet, the food was absolutely delicious, and the atmosphere was warm and welcoming.

I never had such a terrible experience in the UK. I want to have a coffee and a pastry. The lady told me I can't have a seat so I can have a take away:( I was tempted to leave but I thought I heard this place is really good for coffee and food so I ordered a coffee. The lady told me I am on their way and I stood somewhere else. It wasn't very bad till the other staff asked me to go outside because here is very busy. I asked twice why I can't grab a seat, the lady mentioned here is a reastaurant not a cafe!!!! It is so rude to have such a terrible customer service. The coffee was the worst coffee ever and it was very cold. Althought the manager is responible for such a mess but I never recommend this place to anyone.

This is hands down the best breakfast. If you love poached eggs, look no further. The staff is also incredible. Deedee in particular was so sweet!! We are from the states and every time we visit Edinburgh we get breakfast here multiple times. Cannot recommend enough! The fresh OJ is also fantastic.

Everything was excellent. Despite having not made a reservation they offered us a table. Super friendly service. Love the fact it’s locally sourced ingredients. It was delicious, every little bit, even the brown sauce! And coffee excellent. I will definitely return next time I visit Edinburgh. Thank you so much for such a pleasant breakfast experience.

Not bad, but a bit sweaty and cramped. The food was good overall. Minor complaints about the bacon (my husband suspected it had been sat under a heat lamp for a while) and could have done with one more egg rather than two slices of overly buttery toast on the veggie breakfast. All that said, it's clear why it's popular and you will have a good, filing breakfast, with decent service. (Do book ahead - walk ins were being turned away and the place was packed)

We loved it so much we went twice during a four day trip. Great food, service, and location. Recommend a reservation so you do not need to wait outside.

Had English breakfast here, not bad! But it’s quite popular and crowded, got to queue up and wait for the seats during peak hour.

The full Scotish breakfast was delicious and very well served.