The Edinburgh Larder - Blackfriars Street is a breakfast restaurant in Grassmarket, Edinburgh. Rated 4.6 stars from 4127 Google reviews. Known for eggs done right and speed under pressure. Best for weekend breakfast and group brunch. Ranked #9 of 15 in Grassmarket. Price range: £10–20.
Rankings updated April 2026
The Edinburgh Larder - Blackfriars Street
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Quick Verdict
Yes. Locals return because the breakfast is executed at a level most Edinburgh cafés don't bother with, and the staff treat a queue like a puzzle to solve, not a problem.
You want a proper Scottish breakfast cooked fresh with local ingredients and you're willing to arrive before 9am or book ahead — walk-ins risk a 30-minute queue on weekends.
About The Edinburgh Larder - Blackfriars Street
The Edinburgh Larder is a small, seated breakfast and brunch café on Blackfriars Street in the Grassmarket. It's the kind of place that gets rammed by 8:30am because locals know what they're doing here: eggs cooked properly, fresh Scottish ingredients, and coffee that doesn't taste like an afterthought. The room's tight — you'll queue if you don't book — but reviewers consistently praise the staff for moving fast without making you feel rushed, even when there's a line out the door. The Full Scottish and Eggs Royale are what people come back for, though the broccoli salad and trout suggest they're not resting on breakfast laurels. One reviewer called it "the ultimate place for breakfast," and another claimed "no one makes eggs better than these folks in the whole Edinburgh." There's also a second location (the Little Larder next door) if the main spot's full. Service is genuinely warm — reviewers mention staff by name, which doesn't happen by accident.
What Stands Out
Eggs done right
"Best place for breakfast eggs. No one makes them better than these folks in the whole Edinburgh" and multiple reviewers praised Eggs Royale and Eggs Benedict specifically.
Speed under pressure
"Even with a full house and lines outside, the staff remained polite and quick" — reviewers noted they didn't feel rushed despite the chaos.
Fresh, seasonal ingredients
"The breakfast was fantastic, fresh local ingredients and more than enough to set you up for the day" and praise for unexpected dishes like "unexpectedly lush" broccoli salad and quality trout.
What Customers Say
brunch de 10🤩 pedimos el full scottish y los eggs royale, ambos platos riquísimos.
Bellini 🙌🙌 amazing broccoli salad ...unexpectedly lush and the trout was amazing.
We went to the small one, because we did not know there were 2 locations, but the food is delicious and the service very kind and welcoming.
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Frequently Asked Questions about The Edinburgh Larder - Blackfriars Street
Booking's recommended. Reviewers mention queues forming by late morning, especially weekends — one noted "it may be hard to find a spot without a reservation." No online booking available, so phone or visit early (before 9am) for walk-ins.
A Spanish reviewer called it "riquísimos" (delicious) alongside Eggs Royale, and a Greek reviewer praised the haggis as "some of the best I've ever had in my life." It's what locals order, and portions are generous enough to set you up for the day.
£10–20 depending on what you order. Full Scottish and Eggs Royale sit in the middle of that range.
Yes — the Little Larder next door. One reviewer accidentally found it and reported "the food is delicious and the service very kind and welcoming" there too.
The veggie breakfast gets a thumbs-up from reviewers, and there's mention of vegan toast options. The broccoli salad also impressed someone who expected nothing.
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