City Guide
Find hand-brewed coffee in the New Town, small espresso bars in the Old Town, and roaster cafés around the Meadows and Leith.
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Broughton, Edinburgh
Choose the Broughton Street original for house-roasted espresso, batch brew and V60, with beans to take home; the compact room can get busy.
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Grassmarket / Spittal Street
Plan a stop for seasonal espresso or sit-in pour-over from an Edinburgh roaster, with beans and brewing tools to browse in a small room.
Best for breakfast
West End
House-roasted coffee, long hours, and strong food make this one of Edinburgh's most complete stops.
Best quick stop
Old Town
A small Cockburn Street café for espresso, a pastry and an Old Town window seat; queues and limited seating favour a shorter visit.
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Broughton, Edinburgh
The original Artisan Roast cafe for house-roasted beans, careful filters, and a room with real Edinburgh coffee history.
New Town, Edinburgh
George Street basement for rotating specialty coffees, hand brews and tasting flights, with limited seating.
Grassmarket / Spittal Street, Edinburgh
Compact Old Town coffee bar for precise espresso, sit-in pour-over, and beans roasted by the same operation behind the counter.
Tollcross, Edinburgh
No-laptop Tollcross hangout for rotating brews, curated bakes, and a room built for conversation rather than coworking.
West End, Edinburgh
House roasts, long hours, and cult grilled-cheese in a bright Melville Place corner.
Newington, Edinburgh
House-roasted espresso and filter, breakfast and sandwiches in a long café south of the Old Town.
Stockbridge, Edinburgh
Airy Stockbridge roastery cafe for sweet house coffee, a warm tiled room, and a strong local rhythm.
Easter Road, Edinburgh
Early-opening Easter Road multi-roaster for rotating local coffees, vegan-friendly bakes, and a loyal local rhythm.
Marchmont, Edinburgh
Machina's own roasts, two-room seating and retail beans opposite the Meadows; designated laptop tables on weekdays only.
New Town, Edinburgh
Thistle Street roaster for single-origin espresso, V60, batch brew and beans to take home, with pastries and a handful of seats.
Old Town, Edinburgh
Characterful original Cockburn Street shop for polished espresso, pastries, and a front-row Old Town perch.
New Town, Edinburgh
Tiny George Street basement for Square Mile espresso, guest grinders, fresh scones, and a short New Town stop.
Leith, Edinburgh
Leith roastery-cafe for fresh seasonal coffees, thoughtful bakes, and a laid-back Shore setting.
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