For years, it's been one of the Capital’s most dynamic and bustling shopping streets, connecting Leith with the heart of Edinburgh.
But, with the coronavirus pandemic and seemingly endless tram works, it has been a tough time for businesses in Leith Walk. Sadly, we’ve already lost some of these treasured traders and the ones still standing need support more than ever.
We asked readers on our Facebook page to share their favourite businesses in Edinburgh’s longest and most vibrant shopping street.
This list includes businesses in Leith Walk, but also some in Elm Row and other adjoining roads which have also been affected.
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Some of the best independent businesses along Leith Walk in Edinburgh (Photos: Google Streetview, Woodland Creatures, Lisa Ferguson) Photo: Google Maps/Lisa Ferguson/Woodland Creatures
. Storries
Storries is a hugely loved bakery at 279 Leith Walk. Their pies and pastries are the stuff of legend in Edinburgh, with one reader saying: "Many a night after walking home from town without being able to get a taxi we would stopped off for a yummy sausage roll." Photo: Google Streetview
. Regions Beyond
Edinburgh's "home for dark art", Regions Beyond is a tattoo studio at 361 Leith Walk which creates custom ink and artwork "for all your dark, wondrous, gloomy needs". Check out their Instagram @regions_beyond_tattoos for some inspiration. Photo: Google Streetview
. Silver Bowl
Silver Bowl is a Chinese restaurant and takeaway at 311 Leith Walk. It was opened in 1968 by Ah Chin Chan and Yee Mui 'Mama' Chan, a brave move at a time when Chinese food was more of a "novelty" here in the UK. Customers would queue down the street for Mama Chan's special curry and Silver Bowl is still here 53 years on. Photo: Google Streetview
5. Best Kebab House
The humble kebab house should not be overlooked as a vital part of any community. Best Kebab at 256 Leith Walk is a favourite among our readers, particularly after a night out. They offer everything a hungry person could need: burgers, pizzas, fried chicken, wraps, and of course kebabs. Photo: Google Streetview
6. Simply Greek
Simply Greek is a Greek restaurant and takeaway at 12 Crighton Place. Expect massive portions and reasonable prices of gyros, skewers, and more at this grill house, considered one of the best Greek eateries in the Capital. Photo: Google Streetview
7. Dofos
Edinburgh's oldest pet store, Dofos at 337 Leith Walk has been a family-owned business since 1953. They specialise in quality, nutritious dog food as well as dog accessories, dog grooming, and cat and other pet goodies. Photo: Google Streetview
8. Inner City Sanctum
Inner City Sanctum is a beauty salon at 240 Leith Walk offering nail treatments, waxing, massages, spray tans, facials and more. "Brilliant beauty salon!" wrote one reader, and another praised their "professional service every time". Photo: Google Streetview