The Roseleaf, The Shore
16 people recommendvia r/Edinburgh17 comments cited below
What people say, in short
Roseleaf recommendations include two separate endorsements of the mac and cheese and one of the Sunday roast. Breakfast and brunch also come up, although one breakfast account is based on an older visit. A commenter reports a successful group brunch. One recent visitor feels it has become less exciting, and another recommends booking ahead at weekends.
Address
Roseleaf Bar Cafe, 23/24 Sandport Pl, Leith, Edinburgh EH6 6EW, United Kingdom
At a glance
- Signature dishes
- Mac and cheese, Sunday roast
- Best for
- Breakfast, Groups
The evidence
Every point below is paraphrased from a real public comment, ordered by how much the community engaged with it. Caveats and negatives are kept in — follow any link to read the original for yourself.
- Mixedu/GEOtrekking in r/Edinburgh · Nov 2025
Loves the place but recently found it less exciting, so chose somewhere else; fears it's losing its edge.
- Recommendsu/SenpaiBunss in r/Edinburgh · Apr 2025taste
Praises the food at Roseleaf.
- Recommendsu/aingidh80 in r/Edinburgh · Jul 2026taste
Describes the deep dish mac and cheese here as outstanding.
- Recommendsu/kowalski_82 in r/Edinburgh · Aug 2025
Says the Sunday roast there is excellent and most things they serve are too.
- Recommendsu/CrystalOcean39 in r/Edinburgh · Jan 2024variety
Recommends the Roseleaf for its vegan-friendly menu and a back area suited to a large group.
- Recommendsu/Urkaaaa in r/Edinburgh · Oct 2024
Short recommendation of The Rose Leaf at the Shore, with no detail given.
- Recommendsu/Stilldarkblue in r/Edinburgh · Aug 2025ambience
Agrees with the Roseleaf pick and says it is a pleasant spot to spend time.
- Recommendsu/anglerfishwife in r/Edinburgh · Oct 2024
Suggests it as a dinner option, noting the trip home could decide whether it is practical.
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- Recommendsu/pastilla889 in r/Edinburgh · Oct 2026
Listed as a food option, with a nearby alternative noted.
- Recommendsu/porcupineporridge in r/Edinburgh · Mar 2026taste
Says its early evening set menu is good value and the food is decent.
- Recommendsu/Pleasant-Following79 in r/Edinburgh · Apr 2025taste
Singles out Roseleaf's mac and cheese as a standout.
- Recommendsu/IronAffectionate5936 in r/Edinburgh · Apr 2025
Praises the bar's food, drink and atmosphere.
- Recommendsu/PositionWrong in r/Edinburgh · Jan 2025taste
Says Rose Leaf once had the best breakfast by far and they'd make the trip; unsure it's still as good.
- Recommendsu/southernscot22 in r/Edinburgh · Jan 2024
Calls the Roseleaf excellent and backs an earlier suggestion of it.
- Recommendsu/Thrivingturtle-2831 in r/Edinburgh · Feb 2026variety
Says it has decent options and suggests booking ahead on weekends.
- Recommendsu/Botter_Wattle in r/Edinburgh · Mar 2024ambience
Would have suggested this place but can't promise it'll be busy on a Tuesday.
- Recommendsu/No-Maybe-2389 in r/Edinburgh · Nov 2023
Recommends it for a breakfast or brunch meal.
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Details last checked 4 Nov 2026. Recommendations reflect what people said at the time; confirm current details before you go.