The Marshmallow Lady, Edinburgh: Hours, Address, The Marshmallow Lady Reviews: 4.5/5
The Marshmallow Lady
The Marshmallow Lady
4.5
10:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Tuesday
10:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Wednesday
10:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Thursday
10:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Friday
10:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Saturday
10:00 AM - 5:00 PM
About
World's First Marshmallow Shop! Since 2010. Specialising in Handmade Gourmet Marshmallows, Toasted Marshmallow Milkshakes, Hot Chocolates, S'mores, Marshmallow Donuts, Artisan Coffee & much more! Shop open Tue - Sat 10-5 (off-peak hours) AND find us at Stockbridge Market every Sunday 10-5 (in ALL weathers!)
Suggested duration
1-2 hours
Suggest edits to improve what we show.
Improve this listingFull view
Top ways to experience The Marshmallow Lady and nearby attractions
The area
Address
Best nearby
Restaurants
2,042 within 3 miles
New Chapter
1,831
0.2 mi$$ - $$$ • European • British • Scottish
One20 Wine Cafe
637
0.2 mi$$ - $$$ • Italian • Vegetarian Friendly • Vegan Options
The Bluebird Cafe
404
280 ft$ • British • Scottish • Vegetarian Friendly
Water of Leith Cafe Bistro
684
0.1 mi$$ - $$$ • Cafe • British • Scottish
Sugar Daddy's Bakery
157
64 ft$ • Bakeries • Cafe • British
The Blue Bear
534
0.1 mi$$ - $$$ • Cafe • British • Grill
The Orchard
329
0.2 mi$$ - $$$ • Bar • European • British
Pickles
1,126
0.3 mi$$ - $$$ • Wine Bar • Scottish • Vegetarian Friendly
Spitaki
357
0.3 mi$$ - $$$ • Mediterranean • Greek • Vegetarian Friendly
Di Giorgio's
202
0.1 mi$$ - $$$ • Italian • Cafe • Sicilian
Attractions
445 within 6 miles
St George's Well
1
0.1 miHistoric Sites • Points of Interest & Landmarks
Martinez Antiques
5
0.2 miAntique Shops
Sip Antics
46
0.3 miDistilleries
Malleny Garden
28
0.2 miGardens
Edinburgh Old Town
16,154
1 miNeighborhoods • Historic Walking Areas
Scottish National Portrait Gallery
2,700
0.5 miArt Museums
Royal Botanic Garden Edinburgh
7,716
0.5 miArt Galleries • Points of Interest & Landmarks
National Museum of Scotland
21,813
1.1 miSpeciality Museums • Natural History Museums
Camera Obscura and World of Illusions
15,212
0.9 miScience Museums • Observation Decks & Towers
The Real Mary King's Close
18,600
0.9 miHistoric Sites • Points of Interest & Landmarks
Contribute
Detailed Reviews: Reviews order informed by descriptiveness of user-identified themes such as cleanliness, atmosphere, general tips and location information.
Popular mentions
4.5
143 reviews
Excellent
115
Very good
16
Average
3
Poor
7
Terrible
2
Jody
13 contributions
Friends
After hearing great reviews about the marshmallow lady and seeing so many great photos I decided to try it out for myself. I ordered a iced hot chocolate unfortunately they were out of marshmallow fluff so I had vanilla marshmallows instead which were also toasted. I was originally disappointed as I saw they used yazoo milk for their milkshake but they did add melted chocolate and ice to it which was a nice addition however I do feel it would be better if they made the milkshake from scratch. The toasted marshmallows on top were absolutely amazing but I did find the bags of marshmallows to be a little on the expensive side. The staff were lovely but the service was a little slow especially as I was the only customer in at the time. Overall still a great experience and I would recommend I just feel there are a few improvements that could be made
Written September 25, 2021
This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
lo.ti
Edinburgh, UK4 contributions
The marshmallow milkshakes are absolutely TO DIE FOR. The actual marshmallows are like no other I've tried - and if you don't know how good a marshmallow can be, then you absolutely have to give this little kitchen and cafe a visit. They have samples too, so you can try before you buy - if you're not sure what an Irn Bru marshmallow tastes like (aka insane). All in all, I thoroughly enjoyed my trip to The Marshmallow Lady, the super friendly and lovely staff made the experience all the better, and it was really fascinating to find out that the marshmallows are seriously all made by one woman, and everything is done in store!
Written March 18, 2020
This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
Lauren B
Edinburgh, UK11 contributions
Couples
Best hot chocolate ever! The smores were unreal! I went for churro smores on top of my hot chocolate and omg it was amazing. The cocoa was rich and comforting and the marshmallows were honestly the best I've ever tasted. The decor is absolutely adorable and I love the little kawaii style marshmallows on the cup sleeves. There were also tasters to try ...which guaranteed I'm coming back to have those on top of cocoa next time. Also the owner is delightful and chatty. Would recommend
Written March 26, 2021
This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
nikki299
Inverness, UK73 contributions
I ordered 3 bags of mallows online and can honestly say they were the worst marshmallows i have ever had. They all had a really grainy, gritty texture which made them very unpleasant. I did send a message via the website as i thought maybe i just got a bad batch but i didn't get a response. Waste of money only 1 or 2 of each bag were eaten, the rest were put in the bin.
Written January 4, 2020
This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
Samantha W
Essex, UK52 contributions
Friends
We walked out of our way to find the shop and couldn’t be more glad that we did. Firstly, the marshmallows and hot chocolate are DELICIOUS. Left with a massive bagful and could’ve easily bought more. Secondly, what a lovely woman! Friendly, generous with samples and great to stop and chat to. If I lived closer, I’d be in every day.
Written September 12, 2021
This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
Adam Y
Poland55 contributions
Couples
Everything here is amazingly tasty. Our only regret is that we didnt take more home with us! Great range of flavours and its all tasty! We tried pretty much all of it.
Written July 28, 2017
This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
John04
London23 contributions
Solo
I placed quite an expensive order for a variety of marshmallows from the Marshmallow Lady at Burgh Bakes and ordered the Whisky ones as a surprise for my Glaswegian partner. I was really disappointed when the order arrived and the Whisky had been replaced by a second packet of another type, with no note or explanation in the box or by email either. I emailed Nicole and she told me that it was too humid to make whisky ones but if I paid for another order she would add the missing packet of whisky ones to it. I explained that I didn't think it was very fair or good customer service to force me to place a second order just to get the ones I had already paid for. Silence since.
Written October 19, 2013
This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
sullko
Edinburgh, UK13 contributions
Couples
Some of the best marshmallows I've ever had - light, airy, and they literally melt in your mouth. Crazy, inventive flavours that really translate well - it doesn't just say it tastes of rose, it really does! Irn Bru, s'mores, you name it....the flavours shine.
Want to make your friends on Instagram jealous while treating yourself to a not-really-bad-for-you-at-all snack? You won't regret stopping here!
Want to make your friends on Instagram jealous while treating yourself to a not-really-bad-for-you-at-all snack? You won't regret stopping here!
Written July 29, 2018
This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
Lottie
Edinburgh, UK264 contributions
Family
Saw some lovely looking photos on Instagram and thought I should try this out for myself as I have a very sweet tooth, I messaged on Instagram and got a prompt response that they were open and a suggestion of what to order.
Myself and my 11 year old each had the s’mores sundae and he had a toasted marshmallow milkshake and I had the frozen hot chocolate . Everything was amazingly good! Very tasty and the frozen hot choc was so refreshing on the hot day we were there, the girl serving was very friendly and efficient . I enjoyed looking round at the products I bought my parents two packets of marshmallows but I was too full to think of any for myself so will save that for next time ! Having the taster samples is good as I am someone who might buy 5 packets of something if I like it. Also worth mentioning I think the prices are very reasonable for the quality and taste of the treats so I will most definitely be returning even though it’s the other side of town for me it took us about 1hr and 40mins walk and good for burning off the calories :)
Myself and my 11 year old each had the s’mores sundae and he had a toasted marshmallow milkshake and I had the frozen hot chocolate . Everything was amazingly good! Very tasty and the frozen hot choc was so refreshing on the hot day we were there, the girl serving was very friendly and efficient . I enjoyed looking round at the products I bought my parents two packets of marshmallows but I was too full to think of any for myself so will save that for next time ! Having the taster samples is good as I am someone who might buy 5 packets of something if I like it. Also worth mentioning I think the prices are very reasonable for the quality and taste of the treats so I will most definitely be returning even though it’s the other side of town for me it took us about 1hr and 40mins walk and good for burning off the calories :)
Written July 1, 2018
This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
I'm just reading through older Tripadvisor reviews and wanted to say thank you SO much, this was one of the nicest :-) Sometimes when I do certain drinks people aren't too sure if it's going to be good (frozen hot chocolate isn't the most common thing in Scotland :P) But I persevere because I know what's delicious (it's the only thing I know!!) so thank you for trying & loving it.
Also thanks for the compliments on staff & samples, I also agree and it's so lovely to hear wonderful feedback!
Also if you live in the UK or EU you can now order online!!! from a brand spanking new website. Search Marshmallow Lady on Google :)
Nicole x
Written January 19, 2020
This response is the subjective opinion of the management representative and not of TripAdvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
Carinnsche
Paderborn, Germany5 contributions
Solo
This place is amazing. I went there for a milkshake to try and make a bad day at least a little better - instead I got a fantastic milkshake, great coffee, the fluffiest, most delicious Marshmallows and a lots of laughter. The staff is simply wonderful. My only regret is that I was too full to try the maple bacon marshmallows, but there is always next time.
Written June 23, 2017
This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
Frequently Asked Questions about The Marshmallow Lady
- The Marshmallow Lady is open:
- Tue - Sat 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM
- Hotels near The Marshmallow Lady:
- (0.01 mi) Fabulous City Centre Apartment Broughton/Canonmills Area
- (0.09 mi) Canon Court ApartHotel
- (0.06 mi) Rodney Street, in the lovely Bellevue area of Edinburgh
- (0.19 mi) McCrae's B&B
- (0.12 mi) Amazing New Town Garden Flat
- Restaurants near The Marshmallow Lady:
- (0.01 mi) O'Connors
- (0.01 mi) Sugar Daddy's Bakery
- (0.01 mi) Hata
- (0.02 mi) One Canonmills
- (0.02 mi) Shangri-La