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Edinburgh Reporter
21 hours ago
- Edinburgh Reporter
Crack of dawn delights at Eggbreak as the pop-up scrambles into the Spence
Egg-cuse the egg puns, but there's a rather 'egg-citing' pop-up at The Spence at Gleneagles Townhouse – London brunch hotspot Eggbreak has hatched a plan to conquer Scottish appetites. For those early birds like me, this one is definitely worth cracking out of bed for and is guaranteed to set you up for the day. I didn't need to eat anything until dinner – now that's what I call staying power! Running until 30 August, locals, visitors, hotel guests and members can indulge in Eggbreak's signature bold breakfast plates beneath the elegance of The Spence's glass-domed atrium. This London institution is so egg-ceptional it's known for queues stretching out the door, but there's no waiting at The Spence – just the chance to enjoy their famously feel-good menu. On weekdays (0700-1030), selected Eggbreak favourites join The Spence's breakfast classics – keep an eye out for the little egg illustration to spot them. Weekday (0700-1030) highlights include: House Quinoa Granola with date or coconut yoghurt, orange, blueberries – beautifully presented pots of virtuous goodness with date or coconut yoghurt, orange, blueberries – beautifully presented pots of virtuous goodness Eggbreak Benedict – toasted muffin, poached perfection, brown butter hollandaise with Scottish smoked salmon or hardwood smoked bacon – toasted muffin, poached perfection, brown butter hollandaise with Scottish smoked salmon or hardwood smoked bacon Turkish Eggs – poached beauties on dill yoghurt with smoked paprika and cheese toastie – poached beauties on dill yoghurt with smoked paprika and cheese toastie Nutella French Toast with cornflakes and mascarpone Weekend warriors (0800-1100) get treated to crowd-pleasers like: Wilde's Deli Sunrise Shakshuka – rich spiced tomato sauce, poached eggs, candied jalapeño schmear, matzo pickle crumb, dill oil, plus a brioche mustard salt beef 'toastie' for dipping – rich spiced tomato sauce, poached eggs, candied jalapeño schmear, matzo pickle crumb, dill oil, plus a brioche mustard salt beef 'toastie' for dipping Mexican Omelette loaded with avocado, chilli, spring onion, feta and coriander loaded with avocado, chilli, spring onion, feta and coriander Ari's Pancakes with banana, raspberries and salted caramel butter My Spicy Chicken Sandwich was the stuff dreams are made of – buttermilk-fried chicken, scotch bonnet jam, pickled ginger, cream cheese, a fried egg, all nestled in a potato brioche bun – that can only be described as 'clucking bun-derful!' The drinks deserve equal billing. While the cool young things gravitate toward iced matchas, I was smitten with Eggbreak's legendary strawberry sunshine tea – a beautifully hydrating blend of strawberry purée, lemon juice and soda water. It was so refreshing, I ordered two. Eggbreak takes their 'egg-pertise' seriously, serving over half a million annually using only free-range beauties from Fenton Farm, suppliers focused on sustainability and happy hens. In Edinburgh, The Spence champions local heroes – sourcing eggs from Nith Valley, smoked salmon from George Campbell's Glen & Co, and Perthshire berries from Raith Fruits. Even though we were completely satisfied, we couldn't resist a taster of their Nutella French Toast. This wonderfully sinful creation is generous with Nutella, encrusted in cornflakes, and accompanied by mascarpone plus an indulgent maple syrup drizzle that oozed like a perfectly soft-centred yolk. Complete 'degg-cadence'. Whether you're a committed early bird or weekend warrior, Eggbreak's Edinburgh debut proves that sometimes the best things come to those who wake. With impeccable sourcing, playful presentations, and flavours that'll have you coming back for more, this pop-up is no yolk – it's the breakfast experience Edinburgh's been waiting for. Don't let this one fly the coop. Kerry with Derek – just one of the 'Social Bitches' Eggbreak Pop Up @ The Spence, Gleneagles Townhouse – 39 St Andrew Square, Edinburgh EH2 2AD Until 30 August: Weekdays 7 am – 10:30 am / Weekends 8 am – 11 am To book visit or call +44(0) 800 917 4655. Like this: Like Related
Scotsman
2 days ago
- Lifestyle
- Scotsman
I tried new Notting Hill style brunch in stunning Edinburgh venue - this is what to order
The new pop-up breakfast and brunch menu is running throughout August. Sign up to our daily newsletter – Regular news stories and round-ups from around Scotland direct to your inbox Sign up Thank you for signing up! Did you know with a Digital Subscription to The Scotsman, you can get unlimited access to the website including our premium content, as well as benefiting from fewer ads, loyalty rewards and much more. Learn More Sorry, there seem to be some issues. Please try again later. Submitting... It takes a lot to get me up, out the door and on route to Edinburgh before 7am. But the promise of a good breakfast is a strong contender for a very early alarm. It was on this expectation that I arrived in Edinburgh's Gleneagles Townhouse earlier this month, to try their new Eggbreak pop-up. Eggbreak is a cult Notting Hill brunch spot known for its 'innovative egg dishes', merchandise and sold out supper clubs, and is often queued out the door. Advertisement Hide Ad Advertisement Hide Ad Running from 2-30 August, locals, visitors, hotel guests and members can enjoy Eggbreak's signature breakfast plates in the elegance of The Spence's glass-domed atrium. Selected Eggbreak favourites will join The Spence's breakfast classics. These will be marked by an egg illustration, making them easy to spot. It's a lovely, calming space and, despite being busy, we didn't have to wait long to tuck into our breakfast. I started with a mild and earthy Matcha latte (no sugary fruit syrup additions in sight) before tucking into a small serving of the house quinoa granola date yoghurt, served with orange, blueberries - sweet but not overly so, with lovely crunch. contributed The main event was the subtle spiced and deeply flavourful Shakshuka. A rich spiced tomato sauce, poached eggs, candied Jalapeño schmear, Matzo pickle crumb, dill oil, brioche mustard salt beef or cheese toastie to dip. I chose the cheese toastie, as who doesn't love cheese for breakfast? Served on thickly cut sourdough toast, it was an ideal accompaniment to scoop up the rich, spiced but not too much, moreish sauce. Finally we tried the decadent Nutella French toast with a cornflake crust and mascarpone filling. This sounds like it might be too sweet or too much, but surprisingly it wasn't. I couldn't eat a huge portion but it was a lovely sweet end to the morning, washed down with the refreshing Eggbreak strawberry sunshine tea. Advertisement Hide Ad Advertisement Hide Ad This a good food served in a lovely setting, away from the bustle of the crowds outside. And that is worth an early start any day of the week.
Scotsman
29-07-2025
- Scotsman
'Hip' London brunch to debut in 'amazing' Edinburgh location
This August, Edinburgh's St Andrew Square welcomes a slice of Notting Hill, as cult London brunch spot Eggbreak launches a month-long menu at The Spence at the Gleneagles Townhouse. Running from 2-30 August, locals, visitors, hotel guests and members can enjoy Eggbreak's signature breakfast plates in the elegance of The Spence's glass-domed atrium. This London institution is so good it is known for its queues out the door, so this is an ideal chance to try the popular breakfast and brunch dishes outside of Eggbreak's Notting Hill home. What's on the Eggbreak Gleneagles menu? On weekdays, from 7-10.30am,selected Eggbreak favourites will join The Spence's breakfast classics. These will be marked by an egg illustration, making them easy to spot. The breakfast dishes include: House quinoa granola date yoghurt, served with orange, blueberries; Eggbreak Benedict toasted muffin with poached egg, brown butter hollandaise and Scottish smoked salmon or hardwood smoked bacon; Turkish Eggs- poached eggs, dill yoghurt, smoked paprika and a cheese toastie, and Nutella French Toast with cornflakes and mascarpone. On Saturdays and Sundays between 8am-11am, the menu has more Eggbreak crowd-pleasers such as: Wilde's Deli Sunrise Shakshuka - rich spiced tomato sauce, poached eggs, candied Jalapeño schmear, Matzo pickle crumb, dill oil, brioche mustard salt beef 'Toastie' to dip; Mexican Omelette with avocado, chilli, spring onion, feta cheese and coriander and Ari's Pancakes banana, raspberries, salted caramel butter. Turkish eggs will be on the menu Drinks include iced matcha and Eggbreak's hydrating berry or strawberry sunshine teas. Eggbreak serves over half a million each year, using only free-range eggs from Fenton Farm, a supplier focused on sustainability, quality, happy hens. In Edinburgh, The Spence sources their eggs from Nith Valley whilst spotlighting local suppliers; Glen & Co smoked salmon from George Campbells and Perthshire berries from Raith Fruits. Ewan Grant, general manager of the Gleneagles Townhouse said: 'We're bringing a little bit of Notting Hill to St Andrew Square during the festival. "Fun, comforting—and effortlessly cool. For early birds, breakfast lovers and those chasing the perfect yolk, this one is worth getting out of bed for!' To book, visit the Gleneagles Townhouse website or call 0131 800 917 4655
