The best take-away restaurants Edinburgh

Big smiles and good humour await you at Café Milk, behind a discreet front among many others. This small, white and bright cafeteria is famous for its good food, both at breakfast and lunch time. Salads, sandwiches, burritos, soups, noodles, falafels: there are plenty of options, including for vegetarians and gluten intolerant people, and everything is fresh and tasty. Enjoy with freshly squeezed fruit juice, kombucha or special hot chocolate (cocoa from Ivory Coast and salt from the Himalayas).

Don't expect to go away hungry in this tiny take-away where only one table can accommodate customers. Most people take away one of the huge potato fillings, accompanied by your choice of one or more vegan or vegetarian toppings (curry, hummus, avocado, coleslaw, chili...). A medium formula is more than enough for a big eater and you can also enjoy a few salads and cakes, making it an ideal and tasty drop-off point just a few steps from the Royal Mile. A comforting dish and emblematic of the United Kingdom.

Union of Genius is the story of a group of friends, in love with good products, who have set out to revolutionize soup by imagining original recipes! Out of more than 80 in their repertoire, six are offered every day with good bread. Three salads are usually also à la carte and the place is often stormed. Perfect for a short break between the university, the National Museum and Greyfriars Kirk.

A sandwich shop with a menu designed by a starred chef, who employs 25% former homeless people, donates 100% of his profits to charity and is supported by George Clooney, it exists and it's called Social Bite. Here, we come to do a good deed, but also to eat well on the go. Sandwiches, salads and snacks are fresh and breakfast is also available in the morning. Soups are very popular there. Everything is cooked on the spot, using local products. You can eat in or take away.

" Anytime is pie time "is the slogan of this small address and it is difficult to give them wrong. Their lettering, kind of small dressed pies, are very good and cheap. You can count on a wide selection of options ranging from spinach-spinach to chicken-mushroom, and the famous apple pie. Those who are not convinced can also choose toasties, chopsticks, burgers and other cheese. There are few chairs to stay there.

Right next to the university, it is here that students and teachers who wish to relax and chat in an arty and relaxed environment come. You can make the world over again, read or work, while enjoying an excellent coffee, homemade beers, a few cakes or simple snacks for lunch. It is also possible to have breakfast or brunch. The place is also a shop: you can buy coffee, but also something to brew your own beer. It also offers workshops to discover coffee or make perfect lattes.

The Café Hub is held in the headquarters of the Edinburgh International Festival, and, all the more sympathetic, in an old church. The decoration is pleasant, both for its historical aspect and for the modernity inspired by the decoration and layout. The menu is that of a tea room, with its variations of coffees, teas, hot chocolates (including a recipe with its whisky dram) and smoothies, pastries and its lunch menu declined around sandwiches, soup of the day and simple dishes. A children's menu and afternoon tea are also available

"Good things start with good coffee," the establishment advocates. We won't contradict him! Le Procaffeination is a small friendly café, located a few steps from the Royal Mile. Tea room and snack bar, it offers a wide choice of fresh products in soups, sandwiches (cold or hot), cakes, smoothies and vitamin cocktails. Perfect for breakfast, brunch or lunch, the establishment is cosy and full of charm. We appreciate the low prices, the freshness of the products and the friendliness of the team.