Discover the Edinburgh Larder Café menu

At 15 Blackfriars Street in the heart of Edinburgh, The Edinburgh Larder offers a delicious journey through Scottish-inspired cuisine crafted from the freshest local ingredients. Whether you're starting your day with breakfast or enjoying a relaxed lunch, this café serves up an exceptional menu that blends traditional flavors with contemporary flair.

starters and light bites

Begin your meal with comforting classics like the Today’s Soup served alongside buttered granary bread, perfect for a light yet satisfying start. For a uniquely Scottish taste, try the Roast Carrot Hummus Sandwich featuring dukkha roasted autumn vegetables and dressed mixed leaves on wholesome granary bread.

mains to satisfy every appetite

The mains showcase hearty, locally sourced ingredients with a variety of options for meat lovers, vegetarians, and vegans alike. Dive into the iconic Full Scottish Breakfast, a substantial plate boasting Ramsay’s smoked back bacon, black pudding, haggis, Cumberland sausage, roasted flat mushrooms, blistered cherry tomatoes, potato scone, homemade beans, a perfectly poached egg, and buttered granary toast.

For veggie enthusiasts, the Veggie Breakfast offers roasted balsamic mushrooms, blistered cherry tomatoes, vegan black pudding, veggie haggis, wilted herbed spinach, potato scone, homemade beans, poached egg, and buttered granary toast. Meanwhile, the Vegan Breakfast swaps the poached egg and buttered toast for granary toast drizzled with olive oil, maintaining the same palate-pleasing flavors.

The Hash is a standout dish featuring pan-fried crispy herb potatoes paired with Belhaven cold smoked sea trout, dill mustard sour cream, kale, caper relish, and a free-range poached egg. For simpler yet elegant fare, Mushrooms on Toast combines roasted balsamic portobello mushrooms with creamy Katy Rodgers crowdie on buttered granary toast.

Egg lovers will appreciate the classic Eggs Benedict, featuring Ramsay’s smoked back bacon, free-range poached eggs, buttered granary toast, and silky hollandaise sauce. Variations include Eggs Florentine with wilted herb spinach, Eggs Royale with cold smoked sea trout, and Kilted Eggs, which pairs haggis and black pudding with the same perfect accompaniments.

For a comforting option, the Three Cheese and Ham Toastie combines Isle of Mull cheddar, Calva brie, herb cream cheese, Ramsay’s honey roast ham, and tomato chutney nestled in buttered granary bread. The Belhaven Cold Smoked Sea Trout Sandwich offers a fresh blend of dill pickled cucumber, lemon and herb cream cheese, and dressed mixed leaves for a light yet flavorful bite.

The Taste of Scotland Plate is a true celebration of local delicacies, featuring cold smoked sea trout, Ramsay’s honey roast ham, Scottish cheeses, oatcakes, caramelised onion chutney, roast carrot hummus, pickled cucumber, a fresh salad, dressed leaves, and buttered granary bread — ideal for sharing or savoring a bit of everything.

desserts and sweet treats

No meal is complete without a touch of sweetness. Indulge in the Larder’s homemade waffle, topped with spiced butter, gingerbread cream, spiced roast apple, and a walnut crumble. This festive treat offers a cozy, comforting finish perfect for any time of the day.

beverages to complement your meal

Pair your food with artisan coffee, carefully brewed to perfection, or explore a selection of wines and beers that perfectly accompany the hearty and fresh flavors of the dishes. The Edinburgh Larder also serves refreshing cocktails, making it an ideal spot for brunch or a leisurely lunch in a relaxed atmosphere.