A shiny and romantic dessert parlour that stands out from fading competitors. Treatz serves massive portions of sweet treats at good value. While the venue is impressive, the service pace is leisurely and can be awkward for first-timers. Ideal for couples seeking a quiet sugar fix.
Review: Joelato, a gelateria in Stockbridge
A review of Joelato in Stockbridge, one of Edinburgh’s premier artisan gelato shops, famous for its Perthshire farm-fresh ingredients and the queue it regularly commands.
Radar: Heavenly Desserts’ week-long Valentine’s Day Special
This morning, a press release from Heavenly Desserts landed in my inbox. Birdy and I have been to the dessert parlour in Fountain Park, but neither of us has gotten around to writing a review.
Radar: Free bacon and ice cream sundaes from Edinburgh’s Bella Italia
The Carbonara Sundae features deliciously creamy vanilla gelato drizzled with white chocolate sauce, topped with bacon-flavoured crispies and Oreo biscuit crumbs.
Secret Menu Review: Ice Cream Nachos at Ice Angels
Ice cream nachos are made from broken ice cream cones and a generous topping. They’re a big, delicious dish that can help reduce food waste—perfect!
The Best Places to Get Ice Cream in Edinburgh
Girdy has been to many but not all of Edinburgh’s best ice cream shops and gelato parlours, and all in the selfless quest to guide hungry people to delicious frozen treats.
Review: SoftCore, an ice cream and dessert parlour at ESF
SoftCore offers delicious warm cookies and artisanal ice cream at fair prices, with generous hours and from the thumping beat of Edinburgh Street Food’s busy city centre location. Want to perk up any ESF meal? Add SoftCore.
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.