The Edinburgh Larder - Blackfriars Street

You'll find this place tucked down near the Royal Mile, where the breakfast queue often snakes out the door – and for good reason. The Edinburgh Larder takes Scottish café food seriously, sourcing everything locally and treating ingredients with the respect they deserve. Their full Scottish breakfast is outstanding, but don't overlook the lunch offerings either. The space itself is compact and gets properly busy, especially at weekends when tourists and locals alike pile in for what many consider the best breakfast in the Old Town. Staff are efficient despite the crowds, and the quality never wavers even when they're slammed. It's the kind of place that makes you understand why people bang on about Scottish produce – when it's done this well, it speaks for itself.