A clean oasis of burgers, dirty fries, waffles, and shake goodness is in the back of Corstorphine. Shakedown is worth a visit if you’re in the neighbourhood and need something with substance for your belly!
Review: Mountain Joe’s protein bar, rice cake – okay, I’ve tried it all – range
Mountain Joe’s is an excellent protein snack brand with an impressively broad range and value for money. Protein bars, flapjacks, brownies, cakes and rice cakes can be bought one at a time or by the box. Each one is a hit.
Review: Green Bite Cafe & Bakery, a plant-based cafe in Inverleith
A delicious and friendly cafe and bakery which opens early enough to pop in for pre-work breakfast and sells a tempting range of plant-based treats and meals. Green Bite Cafe & Bakery is strongly recommended for this busy commuter corner of Edinburgh.
Review: Steam Bunny, a bao bistro in Leith
A bright orange bao bistro just off Leith Walk, bright orange, full of charisma and absolutely worth discovering! Steam Bunny has a small but perfectly formed and often changed menu of exotic and tasty bao treats.
Review: The Howlin’ Hound, a hot dog joint near the city centre
The Howlin’ Hound is a vibrant pub, cocktail lounge, or hot dog joint with some exotic meats, friendly staff, and a pleasant vibe. Just around the corner from the city centre too.
Review: Smugglers Spirit’s Gin Baubles
Six gin-filled baubles to enhance any Christmas tree, which works as either a treat for yourself or a great and novel gift idea. The timing isn’t easy, though; someone must decide when to drink the tree.
Review: Plant Bae, a plant-based cafe on Easter Road
A charming pink and green cafe with a clear plant-based foodie focus. Plant Bae is one of the surprisingly common jewels on Easter Road and is absolutely worth visiting.
Review: The Crumbleologist, a street food crumble bar
I was impressed and slightly surprised at how well the chicken crumble worked!