Reviewing a FULL SCOTTISH BREAKFAST - A REAL DISAPPOINTMENT!

[@k9killer221]

Serving the meal in a skillet is just a stunt. In Scotland there's no excuse for not having top quality produce, it's everywhere if you want to buy it. And a restaurant should.

[@GaryEats]

I agree with you entirely

[@stevied8855]

@@k9killer221 that's a great comment We have some of the best food in the world and it's mostly exported to Spain etc because it's too expensive here. Crazy really, go on holiday abroad and eat Scottish produce The world is mad Stevie in fife

[@davidobrien7235]

@@stevied8855 no you don't

[@detectiveh7399]

​@@davidobrien7235yes they do

[@ruderiks8872]

@@k9killer221 agree it’s strange serving food in a cast iron that’s cold … you go to Indian and Tex Mex joints the cast iron is heated for purpose… mix grill tikka or fajitas sizzling … onions are caramelized … Gary knew he was screwed the moment the plate arrived

[@trooperkrh2067]

Gary mate. No. No. No! If you want the best Scottish breakfast it has to be a farmhouse that does bed and breakfast. It’s the only way!

[@GaryEats]

My apologies, can't win them all!

[@tofty21]

Gary knows his sausages!he’s quite right. They were poor!

[@skylershank9309]

Frozen hashbrowns are a red flag and the least of his intestinal worries after this meal.

[@mackerelbasher]

To just dump a single teabag into a mug of hot water I find a little insulting for £3.00. They should at least present it a little better by having a separate small tray with a teapot for 2 and milk jug, sugar, etc to justify the price. First impressions count. Good review again Gary

[@GaryEats]

Thanks and I agree, if that was in London this comment section would be flooded lol

[@simongilbert2704]

i agree - should be with the overpriced breakfast anyway ;;

[@shsh-he5qg]

Stay at home and make your own tea ! In London we have places who charge you a fiver for a tea or a coffee !

[@simongilbert2704]

@@shsh-he5qg thanks , yes i know london can be dear ,, on wednesdays we go to huggys at mallory park - and a cup of tea or coffee is 50 p ;;

[@shsh-he5qg]

@@simongilbert2704 exactly what it should be , but no joke a couple of weeks ago I had family visiting me from up north, went got a few curries etc went to a chippy and a bag of chips was 4.80 !!!!! Them guys were ready for war ! They couldn’t believe it

[@roseodell5711]

Hi Gary, thanks for the shout out 🇨🇦❤️, I’ve never had a mess like that in Canada, shame on them 😢👎🇨🇦. You’re too kind!

[@GaryEats]

Nothing to do with Canada 🇨🇦 in my opinion hopefully it was simply a bad day Rose 🌹❤️

[@roseodell5711]

@@GaryEats as I said you’re too kind, hopefully you might try the poutine some day?❤️🇨🇦

[@GaryEats]

Definitely and hope in Canada 🇨🇦❤️

[@Wetthewhistle]

This and the branch in Edinburgh used to be absolutely fantastic, the Covid pandemic and the push for outdoor dining made the place a fortune. Since then both places have let it go to there head and the prices have went through the roof and the quality has sunk. There is much better options now. They also add a service charge and get stroppy when you ask for it to be removed.

[@GaryEats]

I'm sorry to hear that its gone downhill

[@johnkitchen4699]

Black pudding and haggis can lift a breakfast stratospherically. I’m not a fan of maple bacon - I’d rather add a touch of HP to smoked bacon than have my bacon maple flavoured. But, if I have to eat streaky bacon (not much alternative here in the USA) I liked it cooked exactly as you like it - I do get frustrated here as it is usually burnt and people pick it up with fingers in order to eat it. Scotland has such good quality meat products it was disappointing to see poor sausages - whatever shape! It never dawned on me that the beans being in a ramekin is such a good idea - great advice. Great review as always.

[@thomascatford2627]

Most places are at this 10pc service charge added now , I never pay it if they add it , maybe if they asked.

[@simonlerouge552]

"Could have used the sausages as a breakwater between the egg and the beans. I may want to mix them, but id want that to be my decision." -Alan Partridge (no wiser words have ever been said)

[@kevfrombutterley]

The bacon was 10 on 10 though 😂

[@GaryEats]

You must understand given my comparisons to Alan Partridge why I didn't lol!!

[@rickybaillie4222]

Lovely stuff

[@mmmyeah7]

Have to bring the big plate 🤣

[@lunevalleyparanormal]

Only saving Grace on that breakfast was the Black Pudding & Haggis My pet hate is a breakfast swimming in beans 🙈 It’s a 5/10

[@andythomas8342]

That's a shame Gary, worth a try though. In my opinion there's no secret to a great English/Scottish/Irish breakast, just use the best ingredients you can get and cook them with a little love and care. You dont need any fancy culinary skills, let the quality produce do all the heavy lifting 👍🏼

[@GaryEats]

Well said Andy, you've nailed. No need for overcomplication, just well cooked with decent ingredients!

[@kimchi_b]

100%. It ain't rocket surgery!

[@johngibson3837]

Hey Andy top words mate and it can even be cooked on a shovel

[@waynethomas4728]

@@kimchi_b rocket on a breakfast?😀

[@rosemarymee]

@@kimchi_b😊

[@colinmayes9446]

Gary, you saved that breakfast because it didn't look great when it turned up, but instead of trashing it you looked for tthe positives and in the end you gave it a reasonable review, that is class, thank you, and have a good weekend.

[@GaryEats]

Thank you Colin for your lovely comment, you always have to see the positives. They didn't do it on purpose, a bit better presentation with new sausages and we're onto something!

[@irenedavo3768]

Bacon 🥓 🍳 sausage

[@irenedavo3768]

Bacon 🥓 🍳 sausage rather have it on white plate 🍽️

[@catherineshields-koolen443]

Disgraceful and an embarrassment to a true Scottish breakfast

[@GaryEats]

Hopefully a bad day at the office Catherine

[@Mark-nh2hs]

Aye poor. Scotland prides itself on good fresh food.

[@AJ-sv5qg]

Serving the food in a frying pan is just stupid and gimmicky

[@GaryEats]

Especially when it’s not hot

[@bobburroughs6241]

See Paolo's for the real thing.

[@michaelstanley8209]

Agree just put it on a plate and serve me some good food!

[@C0bblers]

When I hear "let's give it go" it just makes me smile. Great video as always Gary.

[@GaryEats]

Thanks so much! 👍

[@dpelpal]

It was a good video, but I think he did this place a little dirty. For 14 GBP he got quite a lot of food, much of it made in house. He didn't apply the same price to quality ratio he has at other places!🤷

[@LornaThomas-wx5tn]

Sorry doesn't look good!Toast thin white bread!!It looks a brown mess!! Not for me!(Or for you)!!😢

[@GaryEats]

I apply the same logic everywhere my friend, it wasn't the best breakfast in the world sadly... not much else I could say!

[@dpelpal]

@@GaryEats But it was (relatively) cheap. You can't have your haggis and eat it too!😔

[@melanytodd2929]

"...and NO mushrooms "... 🤣 Yur expression was priceless❣️🤣

[@GaryEats]

I was very happy on this occasion ❤️❤️😂

[@sarkybugger5009]

To pair catering sausages with quality black pudding and haggis is a false economy. As you said, the sausage makes the breakfast. It all looked a bit overcooked, to me. Three quid for a mug of tea is ripping it, somewhat, and the lack of a plate knocks off another point. I'll go along with your 5 / 10.

[@GaryEats]

Well said, I think most of it was overcooked

[@petersmith7126]

That would turn your stomach

[@simonwilson9745]

Being brought up on Cumberland pork sausages, my daughter referred to sausages like this as “ hotel sausages”

[@Mickmickster]

Soon to be at 200K subscribers. You deserve it, one of my favorite KZbin channels.

[@GaryEats]

That’s so kind to say, thank you, Mick

[@snapdragon1194]

I always like to guess what score you're going to give the meals, and these days I'm almost always spot on. Your honest comments on the food is what makes your videos' so special for us all. Keep on giving it a go, Gary. 👍👍

[@GaryEats]

Awesome! Thank you!

[@duncanneave3959]

Can't really complain about a Scottish breakfast from a Canadian place which also offers an Argentinan breakfast and a Mexican one. Wrong choice for a full Scottish.

[@GaryEats]

Maybe but it has great ratings Duncan

[@duncanneave3959]

@@GaryEats would you go to a Turkish for a full Scottish? I do love the channel by the way. And yes I am Scottish.

[@GaryEats]

Fair comment but it's on the menu, if it's on the menu you have to get it right.

[@slotsshowcase]

@@duncanneave3959 I live in London and find plenty of 'English breakfasts' which are made by foreigners, in fact I used to visit Maggie's Cafe in Lewisham, where this Irish lady used to do banging English breakfasts. Where would you suggest to go for a full Scottish brekafast then Duncan?

[@walkfarm1]

I don’t think I would want to eat out of a skillet, I would prefer a hot plate.

[@debrafrost5264]

I love your reviews you never disappoint. Thank you Gary and cameraman great video as usual.

[@GaryEats]

Glad you like them! Thanks Debra

[@jamiem4071]

I’m a bit confused. As an Edinburgh resident, I’ve never ever thought I’d Down The Hatch as a place to get any form of cooked breakfast, it’s known here for its American and Canadian style food. Edinburgh is full of incredible places that specialise in full cooked breakfast; this is not one in my opinion!

[@GaryEats]

I think you could be right but it has great reviews

[@trooperkrh2067]

@@GaryEatsso does a Dyson vacuum but I don’t want one.

[@jamesmartin4500]

@@GaryEats you gotta remember, Gary, you are comparing it to all the places you have been. For some people who wrote the reviews this may be the best, or the only, place they go to. There is a local fish & chip shop in my area. It is very average with everything frozen and it has that real frozen and foul oil taste. People get caught up with the "Beatles" music playing and the UK theme (I am in Australia) and they think it is wonderful authentic fish and chips and the reviews are outstanding. There is absolutely nothing British about the place and it is just frozen rubbish thrown in to a fryer. However, it gets great reviews and people make day trips to visit it.

[@horacephistbump]

Canadian food is generally s@@te.

[@manicpreacher1566]

​@GaryEats word of mouth cafe down in Leith. Technically, Leith is part of Edinburgh, but not really.

[@sharonreid2989]

It's great having you in Scotland reviewing our restaurants but if you want a good ( and representative! ) Scottish breakfast then go to somewhere Scottish....not a Canadian company that deals in 'International' breakfasts ' of which the Scottish breakfast is just a variety for them. That's like going to MacDonalds for a Biryani. Also, you can ask in any eatery for your beans to be served in a ramekin so that is no big deal. :)

[@GaryEats]

You are right Sharon, maybe not the best choice

[@booradley1510]

Well said, so where should he have gone?

[@Stanley-gr6kx]

Gary you legend your videos are all soo entertaining and I've told many of my friends to 'give it a go ' quoting you such a legend 🙌 ❤ 👏

[@GaryEats]

I really appreciate that, Stanley thank you very much

[@bobbidazzler1343]

I hope you get the chance to experience another full Scottish Gary. That looked rank. X

[@GaryEats]

Thank you very much and not the best!

[@SeraphimLeo]

8:26 In the background you can hear an adult man reacting to having to pay the bill for this slop.

[@GaryEats]

That is absolutely hilarious lol

[@ElDerpy]

🤣

[@mickhorsley3169]

I listened three times before I realised! 😂

[@patrickwong4824]

😂😂😂😂😂

[@JulieLane-wj8me]

😂😂😂

[@trixiepixie-sn6le]

Fried mushrooms in butter with fresh thyme and lemon juice and nicely seasoned. It's a winner Gary ❤

[@GaryEats]

Now that sounds delicious!

[@k9killer221]

I really query people who don't like mushrooms. The only plausible explanation is that the ones they've had are not cooked properly, which is a shame. The red flag for me is when I hear "I like the taste but not the texture" That's a cooking thing. The rookie mistake with mushrooms is not knowing they have a huge amount of water in them and washing them in water just makes it worse because they're also very hydroscopic. Not knowing this can mean they come out slimy, which even I don't like.

[@Mrfrankgallagher6]

The best on youtube please never change your honesty.

[@GaryEats]

That’s very kind to say, thank you, Frank

[@johnrobertgriffiths8435]

You stayed positive even when the breakfast had many negatives. That epitomises what a gentleman you are. Great review and a fair rating. Keep up the good work.

[@GaryEats]

That’s very kind to say, thank you, John

[@binopereira8531]

We Canadians do love our Moose. By the title of the video I'm assuming the food was just average. No matter, looking forward to watching the review. Hope everyone is enjoying the day.

[@GaryEats]

Bino you are always very kind and I hope you are doing well!

[@richardmcleod9015]

Hi Gary, I admire your approach to reviewing, even when not a good experience. I left a review recently on a well-known website that I bitterly regret. I was honest, but I was unkind. That is your strength, kindness, and you're a better person than me for it

[@timtwotone3561]

Well said you! We’ve all done it. But we are all better people for admitting it, and trying to do better! Cheers from Oz 👍🙏🦘

[@GaryEats]

Ah Richard. Thank you. The vast majority of people do not like giving bad reviews. I really dislike it. I've been in the pub industry for 35 years and bad reviews used to be a real frustration but we're all only human and sometimes frustration can get the better of us, especially when you're hoping for an excellent meal or drink. Have a lovely weekend and do not worry about it. It happens.

[@lisad8052]

Your such a kind and generous man Gary, even though you gave it a 5 you still left a tip, Well done. Iv seen a few reviews of Paolo's including yours, and ye can tell that he puts a lot of love into his cooking. If I was able to travel id love to go to his restaurant. Thanks for another epic video, all the best to you and the wee cameraman 💚🕊️

[@GaryEats]

Thank you Lisa. I wish it was better. You're lovely, thank you!

[@kazmahmood775]

Gary love your channel. You always put a smile on my face. I wish you nothing but the best and will continue to support your channel!

[@GaryEats]

Thanks so much Kaz 👍🏼

[@rodshepherd5769]

Susan here That’s the last place I’d go for breakfast It looks like an industrial estate The best thing about your brekky was that view of the bridges…wow As always, thank you Gary

[@GaryEats]

I understand Susan but it has brilliant reviews

[@cathunter3874]

Why would you go to a Canadian diner for a Scottish breakfast?

[@GaryEats]

Watch the video, I did say that but if it's on the menu...

[@lindahaynes3475]

Crazy

[@johngslot8367]

For the same reason why you drink Brazilian coffee when you live in UK!Why not??!!! Yee-haw! Gary's a badass who lives on a knifes edge and decides to live his life to the max!

[@liamhegarty3220]

For the same reason somebody climbed Mount Everest...because it is there.

[@Hercules_88]

@@johngslot8367 thats not a good analogy. You dont get Scottish coffee, Yorkshire Coffeee, Canadian coffee. Most coffee is from Colombia & Brazil. Im scottish & i wouldnt go to a Canadian theme cafe for Scottish food.

[@aeowrynn7950]

Nice to see a new video Gary, keep up the good work!

[@GaryEats]

Thank you very much

[@pricey7981]

I absolutely love your reviews, always a great watch

[@GaryEats]

Thanks so much!!

[@AngelaK-55]

Lots of grease at the bottom of that skillet it didn't look like an appetising breakfast. Mug of tea with a bag thrown in £3 You found something positive from a negative start good for you. You need sugar you're sweet enough Gary. Great review as always just love your take on food. Thank you🎉🎉

[@GaryEats]

I’ve really hope it was a bad day at the office, Angela, and that’s very kind, you have a wonderful weekend as well 🌹🌹

[@etiennesharp]

I know it's down to personal taste but I detest beans with breakfast. They infect everything with that sickly sweet tomato sauce. If you're still up here, try Kilimanjaro in Edinburgh for their 'Killi breakfast', Gary. It's fab.

[@GaryEats]

I’ll take a look for my next visit 👍🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿

[@sheridandyer4840]

I just love your reviews keep them coming brilliant ❤

[@GaryEats]

Thank you a fantastic one coming Sunday ❤️

[@insaneAlchemyOfeviI]

Thanks for the excellent reviews Gary ... 🍴

[@GaryEats]

Glad you like them!

[@bblair2627]

£16 for that mess is a disgrace

[@GaryEats]

Hopefully a bad day at the office

[@chrismyatt2455]

Dead right @bblair2627 I've had tastier looking breakfasts in Morrisons for a fiver with endless tea refills :)

[@infinitelimitlesslightx5437]

I'm glad you're in Scotland ❤. I went there once. You always give very indepth reviews of the food and the ambience and service etc. Have a lovely day Gary ❤

[@GaryEats]

I had an absolutely fantastic time in Scotland and more to come ❤️❤️

[@philpetrie]

Hi Garry , as a semi-pro photographer { before my disability } this area of South Queensferry was our go to place on a weekend { we would drive down from Arbroath for sunrise at the bridges } , and when Down The Hatch opened it was the perfect place for us to go , the food was fabulous and a real pick me up having spent a few hours out in the cold , but as time went on their standards dropped , which is a shame as we loved it , good review again

[@GaryEats]

Hopefully this brought you back some wonderful memories, Philip

[@lesleycumming568]

The slice looks like someone already had a cheeky wee bite out the end🤣

[@GaryEats]

It looked that way but it wasn’t me 😂

[@lesleycumming568]

@GaryEats that usually happens when you try to break off a slice from the block straight from the freezer 😐 the amount of times it's happened to me I now wrap each slice separately before freezing

[@GerwynDavies-vy7gk]

Hi Gary. I thought the presentation of that meal left a lot to be desired. Expectations went down as soon as we saw that as it didn't look good. Yes, I personally think that mushrooms should always be included in a breakfast. I've not tried haggis but, from your reaction it tastes better than it looks. Excellent review as always.

[@GaryEats]

Glad you enjoyed it Gerwyn even if the food was haphazard!

[@PeterDay-k5p]

Quite a price for a dog's dinner ga totally agree with you on the beans plus the scraping sound of cutlery on cast iron 😮

[@GaryEats]

Thank you very much, Peter

[@Lulubelle.III.]

Good Day Mr. Gary! Thank you for another charming and scrumptious review. I haven't been able to keep up with my comments of late due to a few twists and turns that life has thrown my way. Thank you for making the effort to reply when you can. Your videos really make my day and I can't wait to binge watch and comment when I get the chance. As always, Godspeed to you - and cheers from across the pond. 🍻

[@GaryEats]

I hope everything is okay for you, thank you so much for watching so many videos. I really really appreciate it. Please take care and have a wonderful weekend.🇺🇸🇺🇸

[@Lulubelle.III.]

🇨🇦🇨🇦🇨🇦

[@gail3762]

Looked quite ordinary, I don’t like the egg touching the beans or tomato, just a preference. However I am a bit fussy about tea. For me squeezing the tea bag is a big no no. It make the tea taste bitter. Just leave it or dunk it a bit if you like it strong, no squeezing. Good review, thanks Gary and son 🥰

[@GaryEats]

Thank you very, very much for the advice and thank you, Gail ❤️🌹❤️

[@bonghungk7544]

Greeeeat to see you again!!

[@GaryEats]

It's always great to ese you!

[@MrScotia]

Oh dear, that Scottish breakfast looked as if they have just opened up a supermarket breakfast pack and dumped it into a skillet. I love black pudding and haggis but TBH, even cheap ones taste good. As I said, it all looked to be out of a breakfast packet. The bridges, Forth Rail Bridge, Forth road bridge, and finally, The Queensferry Crossing. You were paying for the view Gary!! 😀

[@Puffball-ll1ly]

Looks like it's an a cross between a garden centre and a industrial estate 😮

[@GaryEats]

I think the scenery was absolutely fantastic, but unfortunately the breakfast wasn’t

[@costasworldofmusicmemories5792]

You know Gary, the first impressions of any meal is the presentation. You eat with you eyes. Sometimes youi just can't get past that. This is the case with " Down the Hatch" . As always, Spot on with this video. Got a question for you Gary ? What did you do in Spain ? All the best , Gary 👍👍 Jim and Harriet

[@GaryEats]

I am going to do a Q&A video very soon to answer everyone’s questions so I will answer this one then if that’s okay Jim and Harriet

[@costasworldofmusicmemories5792]

@@GaryEats That's quite ok.

[@phoebeditchfield480]

HI GARY LOVE THE VID. KNOW YOU HAVE HAD MUTCH BETTER BREAKFAST. LETS HOPE YOUR NEXT STOP IS A BETTER ONE.🥰🥰

[@GaryEats]

The next video is possibly my favourite ever on the channel Phoebe ❤️❤️

[@lizg5574]

I love haggis. I love it on a breakfast - and if I can get some, it's the main feature of that meal. Haggis, egg, beans, toast - I can happily go without bacon and sausage when I have haggis! It has such a unique flavour. At least the scenery, though misty, was good! Those bridges are an icon in that part of Scotland and being below them is quite an experience! It looks like your time up there has been well spent and full of variety! Hope both you and Camera-son are getting plenty of rest, so neither of you succumbs to any bugs circulating right now! And, knowing from family what the weather is currently up to - stay safe!

[@GaryEats]

Me too Liz, it's delicious. Thank you for your lovely comment

[@andersfant4997]

As a "European🙂" the breakfast looked more interesting than tempting? I repeat what I said before, maybe also explore stuff in the future, show more of your travel.., you are a sharp observer with loads of likeability, cheers Anders🇸🇪

[@GaryEats]

Thank you Anders

[@10191927]

I’d definitely serve the beans separately in a dish, maybe along with the roasted tomato, those things are gonna be messy and ruin the rest of the flavors in the skillet. They could work on the presentation and definitely raise the quality of the sausage and hash brown. Maybe even do something with the toast too, add some jam or something.

[@GaryEats]

The presentation was very disappointing, and yes, the beans should’ve been served separate

[@petersmithson4644]

Looks like the local blind school prepared that.

[@GaryEats]

It wasn’t good presentation, Peter

[@duncanboyd7835]

Im so glad you have spent time up in Scotland. Plenty of quality food and everything in between. Hope you have enjoyed 👍👍👍👍 I am heading back from Qatar in January and will try some of these places too. Keep up the great posts 👍👍👍👍👍👍👍

[@GaryEats]

I truly had a wonderful time in Scotland some amazing restaurants and wonderful people Duncan, I do have a couple of more videos to come, one of which is my favourite on the channel so far

[@harrygiles1098]

200k by Christmas for sure, well done to you Gary x

[@GaryEats]

That would be amazing Harry and thank you x

[@OlafProt]

You want a Scottish breakfast, leave it to the Scottish Gary! 😊I'd recommend the Kilmarnock Arms in Cruden Bay .

[@GaryEats]

I will take a look

[@OlafProt]

@ if you happen to be up that way..... 👍🏼

[@stevie9899-e6j]

I'm from Kilmarnock , i wonder what the connection is , that's 300 miles from Killie.

[@GlasgowRossco]

You’re the 2nd person to mention a killie breakfast, there must be some truth to this.

[@OlafProt]

@@stevie9899-e6j apparently... "Named after the fifteenth Earl of Errolls Father, fourth Earl of Kilmarnock...." (and Bram Stoker stayed there)

[@stingray4real]

What the Canadian diner gave you wasn't a proper Scottish Breakfast. There are plenty of cafes and farmhouse type restaurant that serves a Full Scottish Breakfast. The ingredients used in the Canadian diner breakfast were mass produced in the factory.

[@GaryEats]

I understand your point but it has excellent reviews

[@stephenastley-nadin4730]

Hi Gary. Great to see you back. Just watched and mmmmmm! Totally agree about the beangate issue. Cheers and once again thanks. Stephen.

[@GaryEats]

Thank you very much, Stephen

[@lonegunwomen]

Delightful review Gary always look forward to the days when you have a video out. Have a good weekend.

[@GaryEats]

Thank you, you too

[@heatherkinneavy1167]

Good evening mister G and co. I do hope you're both well and enjoying Scotland. That breakfast, to me, looked very messy!! Like it was dropped from a height into a frying pan!! What ever happened to the humble plate??? 🤔🤔 Today it all seems to be boards, slates, oversized bowls and skillets!!! Give me a plate anyday!! I think the Hash brown, egg and beans were the only edible food stuffs there, along with the toast...my opinion. Tea/coffee should ALWAYS be included in a brekky, as should the toast AND £3 for one teabag??😱😱😱 They're having a laugh aren't they???? 😳😳 It was a lot of money for not the best food. The view of the bridges kind of made it better but not much!! Hope you're managing to stay toastie warm up there. Snow in Hastings today...only just though!! Have a great evening. See you next time 😃

[@GaryEats]

Loved it but sadly home now Heather. Have two more videos to come which I'm delighted to show you. Take care x

[@heatherkinneavy1167]

you too mister G.

[@mattblom3990]

As a Canadian, my dad taught me two lessons that were my favorites: "don't start a fight but finish them" and "don't order fish in a steakhouse or vice versa". Now, I actually find your review MORE interesting that you tried a perhaps "secondary" item outside the specialty of this Canadian restaurant and I hope to see more! But, as a rule for when one goes out for a great meal themselves, stick with the specialties of the particular restaurant is a good rule of thumb.

[@GaryEats]

I did want to try some other dishes, but unfortunately, none available Matt

[@associatesfan]

That breakfast wasn’t a Scottish breakfast that I recognise. Steak lorne sausage, beef links, fruit pudding, black pudding, back bacon, eggs, maybe haggis (but it wasn’t ever put on a breakfast in our house it was served with neeps and totties). Beans and tomato optional. That streaky bacon isn’t a Scottish breakfast item, back bacon Ayrshire ham. Also the bread was just regular bread, what about a plain loaf or lovely Scottish rolls.

[@GaryEats]

Thank you for the observations

[@petersmith7126]

My dad loved beans but would never ever have them for breakfast he called them a plate filler.... We'd have 2-3 steak Lorne, 2 rashers of back bacon, black pudding, fruit pudding, tattie scone, fried egg and fried bread and that was you to dinner time on a Saturday as you were stuffed.

[@associatesfan]

@@petersmith7126 forgot about fried bread, haven’t had it in years but it was nice

[@cj705]

Yes, Ayrshire back bacon for a Scottish breakfast, we only used streaky for kilted sausages or on top of the turkey in our house!

[@petersmith7126]

@@cj705 it's all it's good for

[@richardbeattie5575]

another great video Gary. thank you! you need to come over to Northern Ireland... it has some truly amazing produce and the restaurants here are doing themselves proud

[@GaryEats]

Thank you very much. I will be coming over to see you in early next year, Richard.

[@bobsyouruncle9561]

Hi Gary, I’m from Canada. I am not being disrespectful, but… I don’t eat that for breakfast. It didn’t look to good. The blood sausage sounded very interesting, but the taste of beans in every bite would be off putting to me. It looks like such a beautiful place to visit. I’ve heard wonderful things about the people there. Try, eggs Benedict with pea meal, smoked ham or blood sausage and spinach on an English muffin. Homemade hollandaise, is sooo good. Cheer. 🍻

[@WestCoastVisitor]

It was supposed to be a review of a Scottish breakfast served in Scotland, not a Canadian breakfast. That's probably why you, as a Canadian, doesn't eat that for breakfast.

[@GaryEats]

It's a Scottish one not a Canadian one

[@pippin1ful]

Arbroath Smokies, Loch Fyne kippers, and Finnan Haddie make good breakfasts.

[@GaryEats]

Absolutely fantastic

[@paulconnors2078]

Hello Gary: Based on your reactions to this meal and the individual contents, I think it would be safe to say that you probably would NOT like most of the breakfast sausage served here in the USA. What we have here is mainly mass-produced without the herbs and seasonings you are accustomed to. There is an English purveyor of the types of goods you are accustomed to located in the Chicago, Illinois area called JOLLY POSH FOODS and I and a British co-worker ordered from him. We ordered back bacon, mix for Yorkshire pudding, cippolata sausages, regular pork sausages and I think, if you lived in the USA, his products would be to your liking. Cheers, Paul Connors New Jersey, USA

[@ChrisA-y4k]

Mix for Yorkshire pudding! You mean eggs milk and flour?? I am sure you have those in the USA 😅

[@GaryEats]

I am coming to America in March next year it’s all booked, I hope to have a very good breakfast, I am looking forward to the home-made hashbrowns, I hope you’re keeping well and please have a wonderful weekend 🇺🇸🇺🇸

[@joshw6226]

My twin babies and I enjoyed this video Gary. Every time you’re on the screen they stop and watch. You’re part of the family now! 😊

[@GaryEats]

Oh what a wonderful lovely comment!

[@RosieHarp]

I was wanting you to try tattie scones, but really nicely cooked McGhee's ones 😕 Three good venues out of four isn't too bad I suppose 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿 Great review though, thank you both once again 👍

[@GaryEats]

Better to come Rosie, much better! Thank you, maybe not the best choice

[@1960davedan]

Another honest review Gary. Admire your integrity.

[@GaryEats]

Thank you my friend

[@terranceparsons5185]

Around 14:45 I'm sure i saw Richard Hannay running away from the train.

[@GaryEats]

😂😂👍🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿

[@forbesy33]

Tourist trap

[@terranceparsons5185]

The price charged for tea never ceases to amaze me. Half a pint of boiled water and a tea bag, milk and sugar to taste, 15p tops? Sell 100 cups of tea a day and thats £100,000 gross profit a year.

[@JP-js4gx]

If only running a business was that simple.

[@GaryEats]

I understand your point but it’s bit more then just the tea cost Terrance

[@steve-vx3lx]

15p to boil the kettle

[@JohnSmith-il3kv]

@@GaryEats Yes---but nowhere near £3 for a teabag in a mug. You said yourself, Gary, that the tea should have been included in the price of the breakfast---and so it should.

[@carlbussey2383]

Terry please I need to know what maniac taught you mathematics

[@butterflydiva1]

I'm loving these Scottish venues our lovely Gary, beautiful scenery. My favourite is still The Star Bar but I'm loving what you're sharing with us . I love your honesty, always have. The presentation was a bit slap dash some of it was ok and some saved the day. I still love your reviews whether it's a good one or not so good.... thank you for a brilliant video. Thank you and your Son for sharing with us....have a lovely evening and stay warm sweet x 😊

[@GaryEats]

Thank you Maria. I spoke to the owners of Star Bar today. What lovely lovely people! Thank you x

[@butterflydiva1]

@GaryEats awww bless you. That's so lovely to hear that you had a lovely chat with them. That will mean the world to them. You're a real decent gentleman. May everything good come upon you . Have a lovely evening sweet x 😊

[@Erin-Christine]

​@@butterflydiva1Hi Maria! Such a fantastic comment as always. Same for me, I've loved the reviews from Scotland. 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿 I just wanted to quickly find you in the comments to say that I had received your lovely & very thoughtful email sweetheart. I hope you're doing OK 🙏💕. I'll be in touch soon darling & yes, we should have a chat some time. Absolutely!! That would be really nice, rather than just typing. 💙💐🩷

[@butterflydiva1]

@Erin-Christine Hello my darling Erin. Thank you for your lovely reply as always. I'm ok thank you and I hope you're better than ok. Yes like you I'm loving the Scotland reviews but also love all Gary's reviews. He's super. I'd love to chat with you rather than typing, I'm useless especially when exhausted. I again am very sorry for leaving things so long. I'm glad you've received your email and no rush. Only respond at your own pace darling. Please have a good day and hopefully you'll be relaxing in an air conditioned venue to keep you cool. Catch up soon my darling . Much love to you xxxx 💖🌷💖🌷💖

[@abbrakadabra7943]

An odd choice for first Scottish cooked breakfast. A Canadian chain instead of an independent one of which there must be loads. Still, at £16 i would expect a fair bit more. Love the channel and you have definitely given me some great food trips.

[@GaryEats]

Thank you my friend

[@danielstiles6879]

Great review Gary. Always balanced. Keep up the good work.

[@GaryEats]

Thank you very much, Daniel

[@twomacks1]

If you are going to specialise in breakfasts you need to hit the mark and sausages are massive part of that,a breakfast should never suffer from lack of taste

[@GaryEats]

Agreed entirely!

[@kimchi_b]

Should not serve a lazy poorly cooked and rubbish quality catering sausage full stop, and that hash brown too (that looked the same as maccy d's to me!). Maybe they had the work experience guy in for the day but even so, go get some local potatoes and show him how to make some 'honest' hash browns (and not just chuck everything in a cold skillet at the end!)!

[@janw1746]

If I had cooked and served that breakfast to my star diner..aka hubby..first of all I would be having a bad day in the kitchen..and I would expect most items to be returned..however..my star diner likes breathing..ha ha..bit rubbish wasnt it..thanks for the vlog guys .👍

[@GaryEats]

I’m sure nothing gets returned ❤️🌹❤️

[@wilbertwolfs]

Why were the plates missing?

[@GaryEats]

Lol!

[@garygargan2598]

Good video honestly good review you are always open and honest your food reviews you always my first point of call keep up the great work

[@GaryEats]

Thank you Gary top man

[@jaspercain1691]

Another winner Gary, great content, very entertaining,👍🙂🇭🇲

[@GaryEats]

Thanks Jasper👍

[@jengoren6667]

Hello from Canada Gary! I'm sorry my fellow Canadians disappointed you. Maybe someday you'll make your way to Canada to review some great food.

[@GaryEats]

Please do not apologise, I'm not sure if anyone working there was Canadian!

[@annedenman6169]

I second that. I'm a Canadian on the West Coast.

[@SpotgGaff-pg3ho]

You want to head down to Newcastle if you want a decent Fry up.Half the price and double the size. YEP 🤓🤓

[@GaryEats]

I will be coming to Newcastle early next year

[@Patsy154]

Evening G 😊 Hmmmm interesting choice of venue to represent a ‘traditional’ Scottish breakfast??! 🙄Looked like a dog’s breakfast rather than a Scottish one! I know I know TSB was your second choice - still! My usual pet hates - Should be a POT of tea fgs !! HB’s shouldn’t be there M’rms should! BB’s & toast shouldn’t be on the same plate! I hate that 😑 Very average cooking & quality & finally everything just chucked on the plate You’d’ve got a better breakfast just randomly knocking on any wee Scottish wifey’s front door! 4 out of 10 for me. Far as reviews go - Depends what the reviewers benchmark is 😑 Hope you’re enjoying yourselves 🌞😊

[@GaryEats]

Decent ingredients with basic level of cooking and you're onto a winner and every staff member the served me were Scottish. I'm not sure why just because it's labelled a Canadian diner that it can't do a good Scottish breakfast. Thank you and really enjoyed myself, please take care!

[@jerrygeorgopolis8015]

Gary, Thank you both for the video !

[@GaryEats]

Thank you so very much as always, Jerry

[@brok328]

If I want a good Scottish Breakfast, I'd make it myself. That way I can choose where I get my starring parts. Good potato Scones are essential as are your sausages, especially Lorne (go for steak Lorne if you can). Black pudding can be really dry and not very tasty - choose a good local butcher's own, or some Stornoway. Bacon - ideally Ayrshire middle if you can get it, otherwise some good Scottish Back Bacon - unsmoked for me, but some will prefer the smoked version. Don't forget the eggs. As a veteran Scottish Breakfast eater from the early 60's on, baked beans and mushrooms were never there. I love them both, but they spoil a breakfast for me. As for the hash brown? What's that doing there. One ingredient I have always had, and found in some hotels in Scotland as well, is plum tomatoes. This makes it for me, but like with the alien beans, make a barrier from the egg(s).

[@GaryEats]

That sounds absolutely wonderful. Please send me your address and I’ll be around. 😂😂👍👍🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿

[@leerosser315]

Honestly, any place that serves food in a frying pan does not deserve to exist! All the best.

[@GaryEats]

Check Paolo's recently, the best breakfast I've ever had

[@historybarf]

It’s an American thing

[@clumaster]

Sounds like Down The Hatch belongs Down in the Dumps, Real Canadian Resto's are much better owner probably has no roots in Canada he/she should know better.

[@GaryEats]

Hopefully, it was a bad day at the office

[@lincolncityful1]

Another great watch thanks Gary and what a backdrop.

[@GaryEats]

Thanks 👍

[@iboswell]

I don't mind food be served in skillets as they keep temperature for a while- a pet hate of mine is cold food. You have to very careful though not to overheat them so something like 40/50C is ideal but it depends on the meal and frankly who's eating it as some people just seem to be used to cooler food, parents mainly from our locale and that's understandable.

[@GaryEats]

I actually liked the presentation, but it was pointless as the skillet wasn’t hot so it didn’t serve any purpose

[@LynnEbury-k7s]

WHAT a gentleman you are Gary. Not a very good review. But as always, you were VERY polite . AND you remained positive throughout, hoping for something to save it. Thank you

[@GaryEats]

Thanks so much!! Take care Lynn

[@gsw007]

deserves a medal for picking the positives out of that. looked an absolute mess.

[@philipmckeon8944]

Iv never seen anyone get so excited not having mushrooms 🍄 on a plate Gary 🤣. Yeah, a bit disappointing alright. From 2 nill down to 4/2 up? I think you still lost. Serving it in a pan is simply silly if it’s not hot. Tatie scone? We call that potato bread in Ireland and you can buy it in Aldi. That looked exactly like it. Yeah 5/10. A bit disappointing 👍

[@GaryEats]

Now you can understand how much I dislike mushrooms, Philip, unfortunately it was a bit disappointing

[@DrFrankLondon]

Hi Gary, that's a Scottish breakfast I would have been tempted to complain about, but you can't complain about the breakfast looking like a crash site. The sausages looked and sounded horrible and the lorne sausage wasn't far behind. But what I really can't stand on a breakfast, is an overcooked egg. Thank you for taking one for the team and have an absolutely wonderful rest of your day and speak to you soon. Email incoming tomorrow.

[@GaryEats]

Yes it wasn't the best Frank, it was mostly the presentation which ruined the breakfast!

[@BABYDOLL.60]

Hello Gary ❤ You don't need sugar, you're sweet enough The food looked disgusting,I agree put the beans in a small bowl by themselves Hope you have a safe, healthy and blessed day 🦋🦋 Jenny ❤

[@GaryEats]

You are too kind to meet Jenny and thank you. I hope you have a wonderful weekend. ❤️❤️

[@paulclancy4221]

Happy Thursday

[@GaryEats]

Have a nice evening Paul bit chilly!!

[@paulclancy4221]

​@@GaryEatsIt sure is. The heating is fighting the cold.

[@Amanda_Butterfly]

Love how you always look for the positives despite less than great food. (PS loved seeing the forth bridge which I abseiled off of for charity earlier this year)

[@GaryEats]

That is absolutely amazing well done to you, Amanda

[@RosieHarp]

Oooh I never got my notification from my favourite KZbin channel. Still in Bonnie Scotland 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿👍 you missed the snow thankfully.

[@TelThePower]

Not again Rosie...😢 It's my favourite KZbin channel too! I've removed all of my subscriptions apart from Gary. Hope you're well, & please have a fantastic weekend! It's pretty cold here on the East coast 🥶🥶 Take care.

[@RosieHarp]

@ Hi Tel, it lovely to hear from you. I'm on the East coast too but a lot further up I suspect 🙂 It's been snowing here for 4 days 😫 Have a great weekend

[@GaryEats]

I'm so sorry to hear that Rosie. Seems to be a major issue at the moment. I'm so appreciative of both you and Tel, thank you for all of your help.

[@dryflyman7121]

I was a bit worried for you to start with when the place was empty ! It didn’t look appetising at all and clearly tasted the same. Your 5/10 was about right. Cheers Gary 👍

[@GaryEats]

Onwards and upwards

[@michaelsaayman2802]

Gary 5 is a fair rating for a baked bean breakfast. Love the way you say the sausage was overdone, burnt more likely Lol. And its a crime not serve baked beans apart, you don't get mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy served over your fish and chips. Nice one Gary

[@GaryEats]

Yes I couldn't give it anymore sadly Michael

[@maddy605]

Come on everyone, please tell all your friends about Gary's channel and lets get him upto 200,000 subscribers for Christmas 🤩🤩🥰 Great review Gary, ur very kind to still find the goodness in something not amazing 🤩😍

[@GaryEats]

That is so kind, thank you so much as always, Maddy ❤️🌹❤️

[@SissySpaceX-1975]

​@@maddy605he's gonna easily make it without your hyper cringey shoutout hon.

[@maddy605]

​@@SissySpaceX-1975wow U seem as happy as a cow pat on a rainy day! I really hope U can get some joy in Ur heart and chill out ay😍 I learnt today that people who don't understand genuine intentions are actually really sad in their heart!may God bless you deary!

[@44lgarden]

Hi Gary. Thanks for the review. Ordering Full Scottish breakfast at what says is a Canadian Diner is strange. I'm a Canadian born in Montreal now living past Toronto and other than having Poutine on the menu and Maple Leafs everywhere I'm not sure how this is a Canadian Diner. More of an international diner with Argentinian Skillet and Steak Salad, Mexi Skillet, New York Rueben, Tijuana and Kansas Dogs, etc. on the menu. Montreal Rueben would have been more accurate and there's really no such sandwich in Montreal as the Cheese Sandwich (Philly style). Where are the classic Canadian dishes like Montreal Smoked Meat or Peameal Bacon sandwiches. How about Tourtiere pie, Atlantic Cod or Nova Scotia lobster roll? Hopefully the next Canadian Diner you try out has more actual Canadian dishes on it.

[@dpelpal]

Well, the owners probably _were_ Scottish. But my gripe with this place is that there's just wayyyy too much on the menu in the first place. Do fewer things, and do them really well. It's what all truly great restaurants do!

[@GaryEats]

I will definitely be trying a Canadian diner next year 🇨🇦🇨🇦

[@JonB1995]

I thought the same… virtually nothing Canadian on the menu. Very strange.

[@dpelpal]

@@JonB1995 Half the menu was Poutine🤷🏼‍♀️

[@JonB1995]

A small section of the menu was Poutine, a single Canadian fast food item. Most of the remaining space is generic American bar food

[@ngatiramona]

💕💖💜💙🩵🧡❤️ Dear Gary and lovely Cameraman!! Happy and safe travels. Agree, the presentation was shambolic, but if you liked some of it, hopefully, it helped stay off the chill. Thank you, gentlemen, for taking us with you both. 🥰🥰

[@GaryEats]

It wasn’t the best presentation, but the second half of the meal saved the day❤️🇮🇪❤️