Edinburgh Larder is a cafe at 15 Blackfriars Street, just off the Royal Mile. Established in 2009, it was created to bring the flavours of the Scottish countryside into the city through seasonal ingredients and close relationships with producers. The relaxed room welcomes residents and visitors for breakfast, brunch, lunch and coffee.
Scottish eggs, meat, bread, dairy and vegetables shape a menu that changes with availability. Cooked breakfasts and lighter morning dishes lead into soups, sandwiches, salads and substantial lunch plates, with careful sourcing giving familiar cafe food a clear sense of place. Baking and daily specials provide further reasons for the selection to change between visits.
Vegetarian and vegan dishes are integrated across the breakfast and lunch menus, and the cafe caters for several other dietary requirements. Shared preparation areas still handle gluten, dairy, eggs, nuts and other allergens, so guests should check the latest menu and speak with the team. Reservations are available at the main Larder, while the nearby Little Larder operates separately for walk ins.
Coffee and tea suit a quick morning stop, while cocktails and other drinks can turn a later visit into a more leisurely meal. Warm service and an emphasis on honest ingredients keep the experience accessible rather than overly precious. Edinburgh Larder is most distinctive when a simple breakfast or lunch clearly reflects the work of Scotland’s farmers, bakers and small producers.
Address: 15 Blackfriars Street, Edinburgh EH1 1NB, United Kingdom
Edinburgh Larder Cafe Menu
All Day Menu
Please inform your waiter if you have any allergies or dietary requirements. No substitutions on all meals. A discretionary 12.5% service charge will be added to all tables. We are operating on a cashless basis. We cannot guarantee the absence of allergens.
Full Scottish
Ramsay’s smoked back bacon, black pudding, haggis, Cumberland sausage, roasted balsamic portobello mushrooms, blistered cherry tomatoes, potato scone, homemade beans, free-range poached egg and buttered granary toast.
Veggie Breakfast
Roasted balsamic portobello mushrooms, blistered cherry tomatoes, vegan black pudding, vegan haggis, wilted herbed spinach, potato scone, homemade beans, free-range poached egg and buttered granary toast.
Vegan Breakfast
Roasted balsamic portobello mushrooms, blistered cherry tomatoes, vegan black pudding, vegan haggis, wilted herbed spinach, potato scone, homemade beans and granary toast drizzled with olive oil.
Hash
Pan-fried crispy spring herb potatoes, Belhaven cold-smoked sea trout, dill & mustard sour cream, spring onion, pickled red cabbage and free-range poached egg.
Mushrooms on toast
Roasted balsamic portobello mushrooms and Katy Rodgers crowdie (Scottish soft cheese) on buttered granary toast. Add free-range poached egg – £1.50
Porridge
Creamy oat milk porridge, roasted apple, fresh blueberries and hazelnut crumble. Available until 12pm.
Waffle
Larder’s homemade waffle, cardamom & honey butter, vanilla cream, oat & hazelnut crumble and roasted rhubarb. Add Ramsay’s smoked back bacon – £2.50
Buttery Bap
Choose 1 filling. Choice of: Ramsay’s smoked back bacon, Cumberland sausage, black pudding, haggis, vegan haggis, vegan black pudding, roasted balsamic portobello mushrooms, wilted herbed spinach, homemade beans, free-range fried or poached egg, potato scone or Isle of Mull cheddar. Available until 12pm.
Eggs benedict
Ramsay’s smoked back bacon, free-range poached eggs and hollandaise sauce on buttered granary toast.
Eggs Florentine
Wilted herbed spinach, free-range poached eggs and hollandaise sauce on buttered granary toast.
Eggs Royale
Belhaven cold-smoked sea trout, free-range poached eggs and hollandaise sauce on buttered granary toast.
Kilted Eggs
Ramsay’s haggis, black pudding, free-range poached eggs and hollandaise sauce on buttered granary toast.
Veggie Kilted Eggs
Macsween’s vegan haggis, vegan black pudding, free-range poached eggs and hollandaise sauce on buttered granary toast.
Lunch – Sandwiches
Served with dressed mixed leaves and today’s salad. Lunch from 12pm. No substitutions.
Coronation chicken sandwich
Coronation chicken, pickled red onion, beefsteak tomato, dressed mixed leaves, and buttered granary bread.
Belhaven cold-smoked sea trout sandwich
Belhaven cold-smoked sea trout, dill-pickled cucumber, lemon & herb cream cheese, dressed mixed leaves, buttered granary bread.
Roasted harissa aubergine sandwich
Roasted harissa aubergine, spring pea hummus, pickled red cabbage, dressed mixed leaves, and granary bread.
Taste of Scotland plate
Belhaven cold-smoked sea trout, Ramsay’s honey roasted ham, Scottish cheeses, oatcakes, caramelised onion chutney, spring pea hummus, dill-pickled cucumber, today’s salad, dressed mixed leaves, and buttered granary bread.
Lunch – Soup
Lunch from 12pm. No substitutions.
Today’s soup and buttered granary bread
Today’s soup and salad
Cup of soup and a sandwich
Kids Menu – Breakfast
Children 12 and under. Breakfast all day.
Cheesy beans on toast
Bacon or sausage and egg on toast
Free-range poached or fried egg on toast
Waffle with roasted apples or golden syrup
Mini porridge with honey
Available until 12pm.
Peanut butter or homemade jam on toast
Kids Menu – Lunch
Children 12 and under. Lunch from 12pm.
Cheese sandwich
Ham sandwich
Ham and cheese sandwich
Mini soup with granary bread
Kids Drinks
Apple juice
Orange juice
Mini hot chocolate
Babycino
Chilled Drinks
Freshly squeezed orange juice
Cloudy apple juice
Bon Accord sparkling rhubarb
Bon Accord cream soda
Chari Tea (Iced Tea)
Organic and Fair Trade, Chari-tea pays higher prices for ingredients to support fair, dignified farming, whilst also supporting ‘lemonaid’ & Chari-tea foundations.
Black tea & lemon
330ml
Green tea & ginger
330ml
Red rooibos
330ml
Obadiah Coffee
Milk alternatives: Oat, Coconut, Almond. Make it iced for an extra 50p. Add hazelnut, caramel or vanilla syrup for an extra £1.
Espresso
Macchiato
Long black
Americano
Eteaket Tea – Black Tea
Pot of loose leaf tea for one.
Scottish breakfast blend
Decaf breakfast blend
Bollywood Dreams Chai
Royal Earl Grey
Eteaket Tea – Green Tea & White Tea
Pot of loose leaf tea for one.
Gunpowder green tea
Blooming marvellous
Jasmine pearls
White peony
Something Different
Make it iced for an extra 50p.
Mighty Matcha Latte
Warm milk with high grade Japanese green tea powder. Packed full of anti-oxidants and nutrients, helping boost your mood and metabolism.
Turmeric Latte
Warm almond milk with the perfect balance of our homemade turmeric mix (turmeric, cinnamon, ground ginger and a hint of black pepper). Loads of anti-inflammatory goodness, topped with honey.
Chai Latte
Warm milk with our homemade masala chai latte syrup which has a wonderful mix of cinnamon, cardamom, black tea cloves and honey.
Hot Chocolate
Rich dark chocolate mixed with cocoa brut & soft brown sugar, melted and steamed with hot milk for a luxurious taste.
Cocktails
Available from 11am. Please note, we do not have an extensive bar so can only serve drinks from the menu.
Bloody Mary
Smokin’ hot. Vodka – Tomato – Horseradish – Liquid smoke – Worcestershire – Tabasco – Pickle juice – Honey – Garlic – Secret mix of spices – Pickle skewer.
Red Snapper
Spice ’em up. The Edinburgh Larder’s gin (Collab with the Edinburgh Gin distillery) – Tomato – Horseradish – Liquid smoke – Worcestershire – Tabasco – Pickle juice – Honey – Garlic – Secret mix of spices – Pickle skewer.
Salted Caramel Espresso Martini
Stick with it. Vodka – Coffee Liqueur – Salted caramel syrup – Salted caramel rim – Obadiah coffee – Crushed honeycomb.