Eco-friendly Food and Drink

75 Belford Rd, Edinburgh EH4 3DR
73 Belford Rd, Edinburgh EH4 3DR

Taking pride of place at the Scottish National Gallery of Modern Art, Café Modern One and Paolozzi’s Kitchen are stylish contemporary cafés offering delicious fare cooked from scratch.

A lot of their ingredients come from Modern One’s kitchen garden, which boasts an abundant seasonal harvest of apples, plums, pears, berries, rhubarb, asparagus, salad leaves, herbs and even edible flowers. The journey from plot to plate doesn’t get much shorter than that!

1 Queen St, Edinburgh EH2 1JD

Located in the stunning gothic surrounds of the Scottish National Portrait Gallery, Café Portrait is the proud owner of the Gold Green Tourism Award.

Here you can expect their trademark ‘cooked from scratch’ soups, sandwiches and home baking, with lots of emphasis on freshness and an exciting blend of flavours and taste. This is a great spot for vegetarian food, as well as gluten-free and dairy-free dishes and bakes – so everyone can have a treat.

34 North West Thistle Street Lane, Edinburgh, EH2 1EA

Offering a delightful blend of French and Scottish cuisine, the ambience at Café St Honore is warm and inviting. From hearty stews to delicate pastries, they aim to create a memorable dining experience for every guest.

The restaurant is known for its commitment to using locally sourced, seasonal ingredients. They are supporters of Slow Food Edinburgh, who work to cultivate a fair food culture in and around the city by supporting local producers and raising awareness of global food issues.

9 Victoria Street, Edinburgh, EH1 2HE

Whether it’s a traditional fish supper, vegan fish and chips or vegetarian and gluten-free dishes, Bertie’s Proper Fish & Chips are a classic fish and chip restaurant, with a modern twist.

They only serve sustainably sourced fish with the blue MSC label, meaning it is wild, traceable and sustainable. The variety of potato constantly changes throughout the year to ensure they are serving the finest chips possible.

1 Royal Terrace Gardens, London Road, Edinburgh, EH7 5DX

The Gardener’s Cottage is located in a charming cottage building, tucked away on London Road Gardens. They offer menus that change with the seasons, and only use high quality local and seasonal produce.

They grow what they can in their kitchen garden, such as strawberries, tomatoes, rhubarb, wild garlic for sauces and dressings.

37 Broughton Street, Edinburgh, EH1 3JU

8 Brougham Street, Edinburgh, EH3 9JH

With two stores in the city, Real Foods are the largest Scottish retailer of organic, Fairtrade and special diet foods. Customers can shop an extensive selection of vegan, plant-based, organic and free-from foods, as well as health, beauty and household items.

They are known for their commitment to sustainability and ethical sourcing, whilst offering a diverse array of foods to accommodate various dietary preferences and requirements.

23 Argyle Place, Edinburgh, EH9 1JJ

Discover a diverse selection of ethically sourced and locally produced goods at a reasonable price at The New Leaf Co-op.

From organic groceries to eco-friendly household items, they offer 50 plus scoop-your-own ingredients, 100 loose herbs and spices as well as a variety of home and body refillable cleaning products. Their organic vegetables are sourced from four local suppliers and their bread is sourced from three local bakeries. Customers are encouraged to save money and waste by bringing their own packaging.

119 Bruntsfield Place, Edinburgh, EH10 4EQ

Dig-In Bruntsfield is an independent community greengrocer. They work with local and regional producers and suppliers to stock a wide range of fresh fruit, vegetables, herbs and eggs, all of which are sold individually, so there is less waste, and customers can buy exactly the amount they need.