Bonnie & Wild

you're on st james square, which puts you right in the middle of edinburgh's new town grid, close enough to the bustle of princes street that you'd expect the usual grab-and-go options. bonnie & wild is a different proposition. it's the kind of place you end up staying longer than planned, especially if you came in thinking brunch was a quick affair. the menu leans into the meal properly, not as an afterthought bolted onto a coffee list. locals have clearly worked this out, and the place has built a real following because of it. if you're in the area on a weekend morning, make your way to 415-417 st james square before the brunch crowd does.