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Best restaurants in Edinburgh, Scotland
"Vegans don’t have to miss out on dessert, especially in Edinburgh!. Considerit is a chocolate, doughnut and ice cream cafe that’s entirely vegan. They sell the most amazing and indulgent doughnuts, like this amazing chocolate hobnob creation, which is glazed with Biscoff spread, topped with crumbled oaty Hobnobs and finished with a chocolate drizzle."
"New Town is architecturally stunning and is full of wonderful cafes, we think you’ll love staying here:. The Bearded Baker started off by supplying wholesale bagels to many of the city’s best cafes, and when the opportunity arose to turn The Bearded Baker into a cafe, they jumped at the opportunity!. We’re so glad they did as the cafe is a gem, and most importantly they also serve up a fabulous range of delectable doughnuts."
"With the Royal Botanic Gardens nearby, Canonmills is a lovely part of Edinburgh to stay in, and we think you’ll enjoy your stay at. The Bearded Baker is a cosy bakery and coffee shop located in Canonmills – who are famous for their delicious bagels!. As well as bagels, they also offer a variety of cakes, doughnuts, sourdough loaves and coffee!"
"Bearded baker Rowan creates his bagels and treats from scratch every day, and it really shows. Where: 46 Rodney St, EH7. Shop online at:thebeardedbaker.co.uk"
"Tucked away in Marchmont, Deadly Donuts pride themselves on serving up freshly made, high quality and different doughnut recipes on a daily basis. The shop is owned by classically trained chef, Freddie Spindler, and their selection of doughnuts range from traditional flavours, to the more intriguing flavours such as matcha green tea. Website: www.instagram.com/deadlydonuts"
"Open every weekend from Thursday to Sunday, No Mean Dogs is a fully vegan hot dog takeaway bar and it’s dog-friendly too. You can order the classic Stadium Dog of a plant-based dog served with ketchup, mustard and a crispy spring and fried onion mix. Or for a fruity flavour order the Snoop Dog- Jamaican jerk pulled jackfruit topped with coleslaw and drizzled in a special mango, pineapple and habanero CBD sauce."
"Blue Bear Cafe is the ultimate destination for brunch in Edinburgh, they really do pride themselves on cooking up mouth-watering breakfast and brunch dishes to make most palates tingle!. They offer a wide variety of food on their brunch menu with all your usual suspects, but a true favourite is their ‘Build Your Own Bear’ where you get your standard two eggs and toast, and you can add whatever breakfast food you want on top for £1 each!. With an amazing selection of weekend specials and a wide range of gluten-free and vegan options available – this one has to be top of your list for when lockdown is over!"
"The Blue Bear café is a relaxed and comfortable eatery situated in Cannonmills, close to Stockbridge and the Royal Botanic Gardens. Cozy yet stylish, the café is decorated with the works of local artists and maintains an arty, yet unpretentious feel. The menu is not crowded and the food is prepared with simplicity and style."
"Established in 2017, Yummys Desserts has become a huge hit and the go-to for delicious desserts. After many sleepless nights wondering whether it’s possible to create a second branch during a pandemic, the owner of Yummy’s Desserts decided to go for it. The team have given it their all over the last few months, creating a huge range of freshly-made cakes, desserts, cookie dough, waffles, pancakes in the new Hampden branch."
"A firm favourite for all pancake lovers, it can sometimes be hard to get a seat at The Treehouse Cafe but, if you do, the wait is well worth it. With pancakes famed for their perfect fluffiness and a huge variety of toppings, ranging from nutella and whipped cream to peanut butter and ice cream, the cafe also serves up Shrove Tuesday specials to make the choice even harder. Very generous portions and affordable prices define this cosy, family-run cafe."
"Fancy staying near Edinburgh’s beautiful Meadows and visiting the many delicious eateries near Tollcross, we have the perfect home away from home for you:. After asking our followers on Instagram where their favourite place in Edinburgh to enjoy pancakes is, the Treehouse Cafe proved to be very popular. Located near Tollcross, this delightful cafe overlooks Bruntsfield links and specialises in pancakes."