this earthy is at canonmills bridge, right at the canonmills intersection, and is the third earthy outlet. it's just down the road from the botanic gardens with the other two in portobello and causewayside.
the canonmills earthy takes up the whole building and includes a shop for packaged as well as fresh food and a cafe/restaurant.
the food - both prepared for immediate consumption and bottled/tinned/packaged/fresh - looks great with a wide selection. we sampled some salad and fritata and it was lovely. also on the extensive menu when we went was game pie, quiches, a good range of imaginative salads, burgers, soups and whatever is freshly available and in season. the sweet/cake options are equally lovely and those with allergies may be catered for with gluten-free, egg-free etc.
we've been on a few occasions and the large seating area has been near full with folks catching up and relaxing over newspapers. a pretty high kid ratio too
you find yourself a table or bench and then order and pay at the counter after which the friendly staff bring it to your table.
they use matthew algie coffee (independant glasgow-based provider). if you order a flat white make sure you specifically ask for a double shot. the cups are quite large and really need two shots (most flat whites in edinburgh have too shots). we found the milk texture and flavour good and full with some bitterness that was well balanced with acid and, dare we say, pleasant 'earthy' characteristics.
- coffee: matthew algie
- coolness: also has a great grocery store
- website: www.earthy.uk.com
the canonmills earthy takes up the whole building and includes a shop for packaged as well as fresh food and a cafe/restaurant.
the food - both prepared for immediate consumption and bottled/tinned/packaged/fresh - looks great with a wide selection. we sampled some salad and fritata and it was lovely. also on the extensive menu when we went was game pie, quiches, a good range of imaginative salads, burgers, soups and whatever is freshly available and in season. the sweet/cake options are equally lovely and those with allergies may be catered for with gluten-free, egg-free etc.
we've been on a few occasions and the large seating area has been near full with folks catching up and relaxing over newspapers. a pretty high kid ratio too
you find yourself a table or bench and then order and pay at the counter after which the friendly staff bring it to your table.
they use matthew algie coffee (independant glasgow-based provider). if you order a flat white make sure you specifically ask for a double shot. the cups are quite large and really need two shots (most flat whites in edinburgh have too shots). we found the milk texture and flavour good and full with some bitterness that was well balanced with acid and, dare we say, pleasant 'earthy' characteristics.
- coffee: matthew algie
- coolness: also has a great grocery store
- website: www.earthy.uk.com
- child-friendly
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