Foodstory

You walk into this Thistle Street spot and immediately feel like you've made the right choice. The kind of place that does serious justice to simple things – proper porridge that doesn't taste like cardboard, salads that won't leave you hunting for a roll and sausage at 3pm, and coffee that's consistently brilliant whether you're grabbing takeaway or settling in for a proper catch-up. The evening service on Wednesdays is worth knowing about, especially when you want something decent but can't be arsed with the Union Street circus. Staff actually seem to enjoy working here, which shows in how they talk you through the daily specials. It's become the default choice for anyone who wants to eat well without the performance – just solid, seasonal food that happens to be good for you.