La Cime is a lovely little deli cafe in Trinity, just a stone’s throw from Victoria Park. You can pop in for a coffee, buy some sauces from the shop, or stay longer for a little sit-down meal and tempting cake. The deli has been an immediate hit; one visit will be enough to tell you why.
Review: Ozen Street Food, a bao bun shack outside St James Quarter
There’s now a surprising number of bao specialists in Edinburgh! I’ll have to write up a top list at this rate, and when I do, you can count on Ozen Street Food being in it.
Review: Sweet Paradice Desserts, an ice cream parlour in Morningside
Sweet Paradice Desserts is a pink oasis of sugar on the outskirts of Morningside, with a devilishly tempting range of ice cream, waffles, milkshakes and cakes. One visit here will meet your calorie and Instagram bragging quota for the day and be worth it.
Review: New Year, New Me, New World Order
An indie and a contemporary mixture of provocative artworks on display in a reused/upcycled ex-Civil Service monolith. “New Year, New Me, New World Order” is to be checked out and talked about. This is an exhibition you can tell friends about and pique their curiosity.
Review: Port of Leith Distillery tour
A tour and whisky-tasting experience in the world’s tallest vertical Distillery is another reason to come to Leith. The Port of Leith Distillery is history in the making and the tour is interesting, tasty and a chance to be part of the story.
Review: Shakedown, a burger and milkshake joint in Corstorphine
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.