Milk at The Fruitmarket Gallery

Focused on yummy, healthy eating, this café is truly family-friendly, eagerly supporting exposure to art from an early age.

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Health and happiness mingle harmoniously here, as do a plethora of contented customers from families with kids in tow to art lovers and lunching foodies. The Fruitmarket Gallery Café has a recognisable commitment to food that both does good and tastes good. Vegan, gluten and dairy free tray bakes are far from a poor relation when a chocolate truffle slice topped with nuts, fruit and petals is worthy of exhibiting in the gallery. Those with less of a sweet tooth are treated to a creative and thoughtfully constructed set of salads such as sweet potato, kale and quinoa fritters partnered with cinnamon-spiced carrots, seeds and yoghurt. Sandwiches are enlivened by flatbreads and homemade chutneys; even breakfast options provide a refreshing departure from the usual suspects. Despite being one of a growing band of Milk venues in the city, the self-consciously stylish but friendly interior here can’t help but make its own unique mark.

• High point: Chocolate cake made with sea salt and olive oil
• Low point: The lunchtime rush
• Notable dish: Salads and cakes