A good, honest feed at Hendersons

For months I've been going to the bistro part of Henderson's Cafe and buying discount sandwiches and have always wondered what the food was like in the cafe below.
Henderson's has been open for 50 years, which is amazing in a country that seems to be a little bit behind when it comes to vegetarian food. They now have two cafes, one restaurant and one bistro in Edinburgh and brilliant reputation amoungst locals and tourists.
So finally I decided to go in for a bite and see what a 50 years old vegetarian restaurant was cooking up.


Not bad. not bad indeed.

The food was simple, honest and affordable. I had a 'light lunch' deal, consisting of my choice of two salads, a choice from a selection of hot dishes and a slice of bread. I chose an asian tofu salad and a broccoli and cauliflower salad and the vegan haggis with neeps and tatties. Theres also a selections of very yummy side sauces; vegan mayo, homemade chutney and toasted sesame seeds.
And I must say, the haggis was by far the best haggis I've tasted in Scotland so far and for £6.95, I felt I had definitely got my moneys worth. 


They operate on a 'cafeteria' service at Henderson's. You grab a tray and move along the line until it's your turn to tell the lunch lady what you'd like to order and then continue to move your way along the lunch line to the counter with your food. This system gives it a really laid back, relaxed feeling, and with all meals costing under £10, I think I'd prefer to be transported back to my youth than to pay more to be served at a table.


I'm looking forward to having more visitors in Edinburgh so I have an excuse to go back and try more of their tasty lunches.