Soderberg

After viewing some properties in the quarter mile development, it seemed important to venture into the world of food, drink and retailers that this area had to offer.
Soderberg is a great space, that they’ve made homely with lanterns hung from the ceiling and comfy seats to sit at. Considering they had a glass box to work with, they’ve made great use of the space and it’s a lovely spot to people watch.
The coffees here aren’t the best in Edinburgh and with Brew Lab being an 8 minute stroll away, I’d say it’s worth the walk for a proper coffee there, however, does Brew Lab offer sourdough pizzas? The answer is no, and even if they did, they wouldn’t touch the Swedish sourdough deliciousness that Soderberg offers. Pizza can be bought in multiples of 2 slices, with a simple offering of margarita, and regularly changing specials of a meat option and veggie alternative. I opted for 2 slices of the margarita and was really impressed. Thin sourdough base, creamy mozzarella and a tangy yet sweet sauce.
I also had 3 slices arrive instead of 2, so considered this to be my lucky day.

One star for location and one for interior design and outside sitting.
The pizza however was not satisfing at all also the salad was too bland.

Besides the fact that this might be one of the most confusing places to actually GET to, it’s pretty darn lovely once you find it.
Now should you happen upon Soderberg without issue, that opening sentence will confuse you because it’s not a tiny place. It’s not as though it’s tucked away in a hole in the wall. It’s more «hiding in plain sight».
The problem arises with the Soderberg website/​any sort of internet based direction within the Quartermile. Why? Because in a block of buildings with very little signage, lives THREE Soderberg spots: Peter’s Yard, Soderberg Bakery Shop and Soderberg (this one. the one with pizza). Following the confusion? The amount of times I’ve checked in to the wrong one… sheesh.
I’ve been a fan of the sourdough flatbread pizza for quite awhile and when the Peter’s Yard closest to my house in Stockbridge stopped serving it, I purposely sought this place out. I heard a few grumbles during the festival of it being «chaotic» but having been right in the middle of Fringetown, you can hardly blame them. Now that they crowds have gone, I daresay it has returned to a perfect little spot to grab lunch when in the area.
Bonus points? With Looking Glass Books right around the corner, and free wifi in and around, it makes the Quartermile a one stop, out of office office destination. I’m a happy camper.

Perfect lunch spot tucked away a bit behind Peter’s Yard in the Quartermile serving up quality sourdough pizza and lovely healthy salads.
I went with friends and we ordered 4 slices of the vegetarian pizza, which was garlic and mushroom that day, and a little box of white bean salad. All very fresh and clean tasting, in an environment that matched. It’s really airy and pristine in there and it feels upmarket. I found the prices very reasonable for pizza.
The only downside is it’s a bit hidden from view so many people don’t even know about it.

Peter’s Yard is a beloved Edinburgh independent that over the last few years has expanded. Taking a large part of the front-​facing Quartermile with Peter’s café, this new venture is tucked behind the Meadows-​facing promenade, and may not catch the passing footfall trade.
But if you venture 20 metres behind Middle Meadow Walk, you’ll find the most delightful, lantern-​lit, romantic Swedish pizza-​place you could find. A slightly slicker, more elegant version of their day-​time café, with plain wooden tables, all-​glass walls, exposed pipe ceilings, massive lanterns hanging in a mismatched fashion, and a big stove right in the centre where they cook the pizza. Why, it’s just charming.
I’m already a known PY addict, with their flat white and fruit bun being my weakness. But this new place has the evening charm required to carry off something just different enough to have a good reason to go here, even if you’ve already been to the café earlier that day.
And it goes without saying the pizza is delicious. Thin, crispy, not oily at all, with a range of differnet toppings. I went for Iberico ham, and my friend had the goats cheese with beetroot. Very high quality, but not TOO filling (a whole pizza each didn’t feel too fiendish).
With a Swedish platter for starters, pizzas for main and delicious looking desserts, as well as a wine list and even gin, it’s the perfect evening romantic spot for laid back, but classy, dining.