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• Delightful breads and luscious smells!

My husband had an appointment in the outskirts of Edinburgh today - and I don't need a reason to go through to Edinburgh for a food crawl - so a quick think and websearch of vegan-friendly places kind of close by (30min walk.... I need the exercise) reminded me I had yet to visit Breadshare. The first thing that hits you is the wonderful smell of bread. The kitchen where they bake is wide open for public view and you can have a glimpse of it as you walk by towards the bathrooms. They do all sorts of nutty / seedy /cheesy breads, croutons, and focaccias - most of which are suitable for vegans as they start with a vegan base then add in other ingredients. Service was excellent - the server (owner?) talked us through the many vegan options, which included butternut squash, aduki bean, and smoked jalapeno soup, the many suitable breads, and the bean stew. Soya milk and oat milk is also available for teas and coffees, as well as a dairyfree spread for bread. Sadly, no vegan cakes in today, but I'm sure with advanced notice some would be available. She said although she isn't vegan her daughters are, so she has a lot of experience in vegan cooking and is soon to try out vegan meringue recipes.... all going well she will offer them for sale in the cafe. That will be exciting! High chairs are available for little eaters, and the hand drier in the bathroom has excellent power!