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• Now 100% Vegan

I had never been to Henderson's Bistro before, always preferring the Henderson's cafe next door, but on hearing that their menu had been switched to 100% vegan(Edinburgh's only 100% vegan eatery) I decided that this week was as good a time as any to check it out. The interior is bright and the mood relaxed, and there are around 10 tables altogether. The service we received throughout the meal was excellent - the waiter was very attentive and engaging, and was clearly looking to get feedback on the new menu. To start we had the hummus, oatcakes and veg sticks, as well as the sweet potato fritters. All of these (including the oatcakes) looked to be freshly made, and the hummus that day was beetroot and basil, suggesting that they will have different kinds from time to time. All in all the impression was that thought and care had gone into the items on the menu. To follow we had a nut burger (very tasty and held together well) and a Spanakopita (pastry stuffed with spinach and tofu.) When ordering these you also select a salad and a dip - these were quite varied and a decent size, although mine was perhaps a tad on the oily side. To finish we had slices of their 2 specials, a key lime pie and a banoffee pie. Both were excellent without being too heavy or rich which was just as well after the large main course. A full 3 courses each plus drinks came to £50, which in the centre of town is good value. Overall, I couldn't fault the service or the food, and now that this place is 100% vegan it means it offers real variety. If there were hundreds of vegan restaurants in Edinburgh this would still be well worth a visit - given that there isn't then it's pretty much essential.