Union of Genius in Edinburgh

Definitely the best soup in Edinburgh, if not Scotland. Not only do they have a wide selection of delicious soups, but they support charities and the local community. Souper!

Exactly what we needed on a cold day in Edinburgh, hearty homecooked food! I had the soup and my partner had the vegan chilli, both so good! Amazing lunch and so reasonably priced!

A bit of a hole in the wall that was the perfect lunch. We both enjoyed the Golden Chili and could not have been more please. Fresh quality ingredients that surprised and warmed our bellies. It would be a weekly visit if we lived here.

I was having a terrible day and needed a perk me up, and was pleasantly surprised that lunch here did the job!Having a nice hot soup, rich with flavour and ingredients, along with bowl of golden chicken chilli and chips, was perfect. The warm atmosphere at this outlet, with customers from all walks coming in, friendly staff and awesome music playlist, though I was dining alone, I had a great time.😄

A wonderful place with wonderful soup and great ethics. I found them through the pop up van on George Square campus which used to encourage you to return your soup pot and cutlery pre-Covid in order to reuse/recycle them. I’ve tried so many of their different recipes now and all the flavours are great.

union of genius says they’re the best soup in scotland and i would argue they are the best soup place on this entire planet. i have craved this beautiful, warming, comforting homemadesoup every day since i first tried it back in september 2018 and i’ve been obsessed ever since!!! 10/10 incredible amazing please go here

I had a 3hr ✈️ layover in Edinburgh and wanted soup. This place is amazing. The staff are really warm and helpful. I really cannot express how good their soup was. They are Covid secured and the prices are so affordable, i was a bit shocked when she told me, in a good way. Highly... Recommend them. Enjoy.

Have been here several times- perfect winter spot. It gets busy so you may have to wait a few mins for a table, but the staff are really great and helpful. The soup is great- every day there are 6 flavours, usually half are vegan.They serve really great bread and coffee, and you can also pay for suspended coffee or soup for people in need (eg homeless people). Love it.

I don't eat soup but I keep coming back to this tiny restaurant close to my office. Their vegan chilli is amazingly delicious and super good value for money. So filling! I also love that they only use compostable containers for their takeaway stuff and if you bring back 10 of them you get a free meal. They are also very involved with the community and help out homeless people.

Had the Afghan Carrot Soup and the Chicken soup, both were exceptional. Place is very compact so it's hard to dine-in but you can find a spot during off peak times. Service seemed a little irritable but we got there during a rush so I understand. Would definitely come back.