THE WATER OF LEITH CAFE BISTRO

Two of my three Madeleines!

The other week I found a new cake, a Madeleine! It is not often as a cake fiend that you find one you have never had before.  I know I have been leaving most of the tasting up to Mary this last few months but I am trying to lose weight and have been avoiding them.

A Madeleine is a little sponge type oval cake.  They have a bit more flavour than your basic Victoria, I thought it was almonds but Michael Miesle, the French chef assured me it wasn’t.  I looked up a recipe and the ingredients used vanilla, so that’s what I must have tasted.  He also told me that they were invented before the UK sponge.

The Water of Leith Cafe Bistro

My new discovery was at The Water of Leith Cafe Bistro which is a converted pub on Coburg Street very near the end of Ferry Road.  It has a bright green exterior and yellow and green interior.  There is a corner for couches but mostly it is traditional pine tables and interesting shaped modern chairs.

Myself, Mary and Janey were out for Doors open day and we had been to see things in Leith including Lamb’s House, which was amazing.  If you ever get the chance have a look.  It is a private dwelling so not generally open; the couple that own it are an architect and his wife, the Icelandic Consul.  They have rescued this 16 or 17th Century house and done it up beautifully.  What you can do if you have lots of time and money!  

 

Top marks for presentation!

Mary had the scones which were good and there was a pear and almond tart that I really wanted to eat but couldn’t.  Janey had the most magnificently presented cupcake.  There was quite a fishy bent to the menu that weekend including Cullen Skink and Fishcakes.  Of course they had Croque Monsieur and Croque Madame and they always have a soup of the day too.  The menu looked great, whole range of meals but unfortunately neither of us was hungry enough.  The nice big cups of cappuccino’s were excellent and Janey had a kids hot chocolate with loads of marshmallows.

I would love to go back hungry and everything looked and smelt great. They are open from 10-5.30 every day except Monday.  You can find them at: 52 Corburg St, Leith, EDINBURGH, EH6 6HJ. Tel 0131 555 2613 or on their website www.thewaterofleithcafebistro.co.uk where you can check out their fabulous menu for yourself.