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Fadime Duran
Fadime Duran
Visited in april 2024
10/10 - I got the tagine with chickpeas (moroccan inspired soup) and it was so freaking good omg. i love soup. I also got the onion bread and it was so fresh and delicious :) will definitely go back! it was raining today so soup was just perfect! nice staff and great location (really close to UOE). a little small tho so might be packed when it's lunch time!
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Martine Hibbard
Martine Hibbard
Visited in april 2024
Awesome soup spot! Found the whole concept inspiring. Made me want to open one here in Cardiff!
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Tim Hsiao
Tim Hsiao
Visited in march 2024
Great soup, great chill!
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Carolina Jerez
Carolina Jerez
Visited in march 2024
Buscaba una sopa para pasar el frío, y este era el mejor lugar que pude encontrar! Sopa muuuuuuy buena, y a muy buen precio. Tienen opciones vegetarianas y veganas. Voy a volver si o si
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Amandine Henry
Amandine Henry
Visited in march 2024
Le chili végétarien est excellent (il vaut 7£). Le chicken Chili est sympa aussi bien que plus épicé. Les chilis sont servis avec quelques chips (tortillas), et au choix avec de la crème sour, du fromage (vegan ou pas) et des jalapenos.
Il y a quelques places pour s’asseoir et manger sur place. Je recommande à 100% !
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David
David
Visited in february 2024
Bastante mal, fuimos y solo les quedaba un tipo de sopa, es comprensible esa situación pero el verdadero problema es que la pedimos nos la cobraron y resultó que después no tenían, tras una semana sigo esperando la devolución.
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Sorrel Allen
Sorrel Allen
Visited in february 2024
Sat in and got takeaway soup and onion bread during my visit to Edinburgh. Both times the soup options have clearly had some thought put into the flavours, even though there’s new flavours every day. It’s also really affordable and such a friendly little spot with staff managing a constant stream of people really effectively. Also LOVE the help yourself croutons jar. (Pictured: Iranian lentil soup and the ‘flight of soups’)
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Marta Soblechero
Marta Soblechero
Visited in february 2024
Tienen varias sopas del día y casi todas son sin gluten. No disponen de dos cocinas por lo que la chica nos advirtió de que podría haber contaminación cruzada, pero las sopas no tienen gluten, por lo que una persona con intolerancia no celíaca podría comerlas sin problema. El cuenco grande es bastante contundente para una persona y puedes acompañarlo con pan.
En los días fríos de Edimburgo es una maravilla encontrarte con un sitio así, con sopas calentitas e ingredientes saludables.
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TJ C.
TJ C.
Visited in february 2024
Good place to stop for a quick bite on a cold rainy day.
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Javi Gordillo
Javi Gordillo
Visited in january 2024
Comida muy buena y casera
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Arthur Perry
Arthur Perry
Visited in january 2024
Average soup at best. Considering it’s soup, you pay a lot for the product you get. Honestly, there are much better options in the area.

I’d highly recommend this establishment if you want to experience subpar soup, poor service, and rudeness.

My words of advice for the hungry: Avoid, avoid, avoid!
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D'Arcy Carlson
D'Arcy Carlson
Visited in january 2024
This is a great little spot right by the Museum of Scotland. The split pea soup (and chili, which my partner got) was tasty and perfect for a rainy day. There are plenty of vegan options. It's a small spot but we were able to grab a table.
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Laura Bernal
Laura Bernal
Visited in december 2023
Está siempre lleno pero pedir para llevar es todo un acierto. Precio súper económico y atención genial.
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Kenan Hyuseinov (“Kha”)
Kenan Hyuseinov (“Kha”)
Visited in december 2023
Busy wee place, with variety of sandwich n soups for good pricing
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Sara Selvam
Sara Selvam
Visited in november 2023
Just what I needed! Loved this cute little place, delicious soup, great service & honest price. Can’t recommend this place enough. I was pleasantly surprised to see Rasam on the menu, brilliant!
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P Sah (“Hamholtz”)
P Sah (“Hamholtz”)
Visited in november 2023
Situating near Forrest hill road and McEwan hall, Union of genius welcomes students and passer-by to try its variety of soup. There are around 6 soups or more to choose from. Soup comes with two sizes and I go with the big one which I think you can be full.

I tried the chicken with white bean. It’s warm and and flavorful. The onion toast is quite novel for me but impressive as well
The free crouton also add other textures to soup as well.
For someone who doesn’t like veggies I think it’s quite good and healthy food even though white bean is too big for me (personally speaking)

Nothing is better than a warm soup during a rainy or chilly day.
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J M
J M
Visited in november 2023
Me encantó el ambiente, las sopas deliciosas así como el chocolate caliente y los bizcochos, personal superamable, me hubiera quedado más tiempo sentado disfrutando hablando con mi mujer pero el local estaba lleno y más gente quería comer sopa. Perfecto para comer algo calentito y rico cuando aquí hace frío. Súper recomendable.
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Catalina Ghera
Catalina Ghera
Visited in november 2023
What an amazing lunch spot! Affordable, delicious soups and chillies. We got there at around 2 and they only had 2 soups remaining, probably not what we would usually go for but they were delicious, warming and comforting. The bread was nice too. They also donate a lot to the community and you can sit inside or take away. Will be back when next time in Edinburgh.
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Ben Coomber
Ben Coomber
Visited in november 2023
A cosy little soup place, popular so you might struggle for a seat!

We had the golden chicken chilli and the peri peri chicken soup. Very tasty.

If you're nearby, give it a try!
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Fiona Walker
Fiona Walker
Visited in october 2023
We had a choice of lovely hearty soups and crispy croutons- this is my perfect lunch spot! Fast and friendly service and sound ethics too - providing soup for those in need. It was so good we went 2 days running! The flapjack was delicious too. Other options also sounded good...
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Richard Shepherd
Richard Shepherd
Visited in october 2023
Delicious vegetable chilli. Introduced to this delight by a colleague
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Anna S
Anna S
Visited in september 2023
Stopped here for a quick lunch. I was craving soup and this place did not disappoint!
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Chris Tan
Chris Tan
Visited in september 2023
Best Chilli & Soup !!!
Definitely worth it for those who want a warmy soup!

It literally woke up my palette! Super loving it!
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Stephane Guyot
Stephane Guyot
Visited in september 2023
Excellent restaurant, les soupes sont excellentes, le Chili était sublime. Pas mal de choix pour un budget très correct, pour les végétariens c'est parfait également. L'accueil était très agréable et chaleureux.
On recommande chaudement !
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Rich Somerville
Rich Somerville
Visited in september 2023
Best chilli and soups in Edinburgh
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fute_81516
fute_81516
Visited in december 2019
Adresse sympa à Edimbourg. Entièrement satisfait de leur accueil. Je me suis senti super bien.
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UNION OF GENIUS

Open - from 11h00 to 16h00

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Southside, 8, Forrest Road, Edinburgh , United Kingdom
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