Needless to say, I was in dire need of coffee this morning, and I was just about to head to breakfast when I thankfully decided to check opening hours at the place I had originally been aiming for.
Wednesday is their late day, of course.
After a quick scroll through Google maps, I ended up at Scotts Kitchen, just up from Victoria street, and I settled in with a latte to start.
Aside from the fact that I'm very much enjoying the latte art I'm getting in Edinburgh, (I'll show you my magic hat latte at the end) this is probably the best latte I've had since I got to this country a year ago.
It is smooth. The milk and the espresso are really well balanced, not too much of either. And, and! It's not bitter! It is ridiculously hard to find a coffee here that isn't. This one is lovely. I probably didn't need to put sugar in, but I wanted to see how it would taste.
The orange juice is fresh, which was exactly what I was after, although I've never seen the point of ice in juice. That could just be me though. And probably because I drink it so slowly.
Now, breakfast, and the whole reason I came.
They have eggs Benny! Honestly? That is in large part why I picked this place. I've got a few favourites in Inverness in large part because they have this on the menu, so NOF course I had to try it in Edinburgh.
Especially with the salmon.
Definitely worth it, if a little on the small side. The salmon is really good. Not too salty, and the smoke flavour is there just enough to be noticed. The sauce is quite light on flavour, which was a little sad for me 'cause I like a hollandaise with a bit more of a flavour punch.
And I do mean it when I say it's a little small, especially if you're someone used to a big breakfast. I may need to supplement, and I can't eat all that much usually. Any excuse for more croissant!
The lunch menu looks good, and they've got some sharing platters that look like they'd be a good flavour adventure if that's what people are looking for. Prices are what I would consider standard at this point for a city with a high tourist flow through, and they aren't going to break the bank, so it's worth a visit.
Besides, the coffee alone is worth it!
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