Bread & Olives

Edinburghs best sandwich shop? I am yet to find one better!
Artisan bread, continental selection of meats and cheese… always going to be a winner with me to be honest!
What I really love is their daily specials, from butternut squash risotto to lasagne to masaka, they come up with some great food to get you through lunchtime.
Operating as a deli they also have some great biscuits, cake and other special snacks that will have you happily muching all afternoon!

Staff and food are right on the money, if you’re feeling glum you can be certain you’ll leave here with a smile. Not only is the food out of this world, fresh home cooked cuisine bursting with flavour and personality, but so are the people who serve it to you. Try a homemade sausage roll, any of the delicious soups or stews, and if you’re feeling peckish in the morning the bacon rolls leave other establishments for dust.
Food for the soul, for the shiny happy soul.

I’ve been coming to Bread and Olives for a year or so now, and I love coming in to see what new loveliness is in the deli fridge for me to buy!
The soups to take away are always delicious, leek and potato being my particular favourite which is good because they always seem to have that one as soup of the day! It’s only £2 for a large soup which is plenty for a hearty lunch. The sandwiches and baguettes are delicious, and the smoked chicken and brie baguettes are to die for. Yum!
The mini samosas, which can be bought cold and taken away, are another favourite in our house, and the breads are fresh and tasty too.
A great deli, and a hot spot for a lovely take-​away lunch!

Like Marj, I’m also not a fan of olives, everyone always tells me that they’re an acquired taste, but no matter how many times I try them, I still can’t force myself to like them. Like Marj, I am a huge fan of this dinky little deli; Bread and Olives, it’s great!
Whenever I have popped in the staff are always friendly and seem to genuinely enjoy their job. I’d love it too if I was surrounded by such yummy food all day and would love to sample everything on offer. I’ve been in a few times now and I’ve pondered over what to go for for ages, there’s just so much to choose from. Tasty salads, meats, cheeses and other delicious sandwich fillings and they also have a great range of juice boxes too.
The whole store is very healthy and if you’re looking for a light bite then head along to Bread and Olives as you won’t be disappointed.

I am not a fan of olives, but I am most definitely a fan of Bread and Olives!
I popped in later this afternoon for a wee brew and can report their nibbles looked delicious. Selling a range of good quality Mediterranean fillings, fresh little cartons of locally sourced milk and some chilled ginger beers, it’s a great stop off for a healthy, continental snack. They sell a number of pre-​prepared and create your own sandwiches, and their mix of roast veg looked lovely. Their breakfast menu looked tasty, with everything from toast to porridge on the menu. They also had a small deli selection adorning their shelves which included garlic cloves and Tea Pigs bags. I don’t know where the pig in Pig Tea comes from but they sure looked nice.
The girl working today was relaxed and very friendly, a damn sight chipper than most uptight coffee shops I’ve been to recently! Lovely. With their rustic bread and bohemian café feel, I would definitely go back for lunch. They also do outside catering; a tasty option for weddings and other special occasions!

These people are supercool. I mean, seriously — not only the food is good there (sandwiches are ace!), but everyone is friendly and smiling. Hidden lunchtime gem in the heart of Reekie ;) Ah, and it’s a second best coffee in town (just after magnificent Artisan). Enjoy ;)

Bread and Olives Delicatessen is a celebration of colour and flavour as their unique combination of ingredients hints towards fusion and promises a taste sensation. A sandwich or a salad becomes an experience as the fresh ingredients and breads are packed to capacity with a variety of fillings and garnishing. The roasted red and yellow pepper with thyme infused onions sandwich or the spiced couscous salad will make your taste buds beg for more. This original and creative blend of ingredients is very affordable and is a value for money lunchtime favourite.