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Edinburgh has one of the UK's most established specialty coffee scenes outside London, anchored by Artisan Roast, one of Scotland's pioneering third-wave roasters, and a dense network of independent cafés packed into the city's compact center.
New Town has the largest cluster, with Cairngorm Coffee, cafēn.
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New Town
Contemporary George Street spot serving guest roasters like Dark Matter alongside V60 pour-overs and espresso-based drinks.
Opens 9:00 AM tomorrow
The Colony Gourmet
Tollcross
Gourmet coffee spot with excellent pastries and a welcoming neighborhood vibe near Tollcross and the Meadows.
Opens 8:00 AM tomorrow
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Tollcross
Independent specialty coffee shop rotating beans from world-class roasters. No Wi-Fi, no laptops, loud music: pure coffee focus.
Opens 8:00 AM tomorrow
Hideout Cafe
Old Town
Family-run specialty coffee nook tucked away on the Royal Mile, serving quality brews, treats, and brunch in a vibrant setting.
Opens 8:30 AM tomorrow
Kilimanjaro Coffee
Southside
Long-standing Southside hangout serving quality coffee with rustic charm, featuring comfy sofas and wooden tables near the university.
Opens 7:30 AM tomorrow
Artisan Roast Bruntsfield
Bruntsfield
Edinburgh roastery and brew bar serving single-origin coffees and house blends roasted in small batches since 2007.
Opens 7:30 AM tomorrowPour-Over & Filter Coffee
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New Town
Contemporary George Street spot serving guest roasters like Dark Matter alongside V60 pour-overs and espresso-based drinks.
Opens 9:00 AM tomorrow
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Leith Walk
Contemporary Edinburgh café showcasing seasonal pastries and specialty drinks in a bright Leith Walk location.
Opens 8:00 AM tomorrowBEATNIK
Tollcross
Independent specialty coffee shop rotating beans from world-class roasters. No Wi-Fi, no laptops, loud music: pure coffee focus.
Opens 8:00 AM tomorrowArtisan Roast Bruntsfield
Bruntsfield
Edinburgh roastery and brew bar serving single-origin coffees and house blends roasted in small batches since 2007.
Opens 7:30 AM tomorrow
Santu Coffee Roastery
New Town
Brazilian specialty roaster with direct farm relationships in Espírito Santo, roasting single-origin coffees in their New Town headquarters.
Opens 8:00 AM tomorrowEspresso Focused
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New Town
Contemporary George Street spot serving guest roasters like Dark Matter alongside V60 pour-overs and espresso-based drinks.
Opens 9:00 AM tomorrow
Artisan Roast pop-up
Takeaway coffee stand near Edinburgh's New Town, serving Artisan Roast espresso, oat lattes, and pastries, plus a couple of tables and nearby benches.
Opens 8:00 AM tomorrow
Uplands Roast
Southside
Direct-trade Vietnamese specialty coffee roasted in-house at Edinburgh stables, featuring unique single-origin lots from Da Lat farms.
Opens 8:00 AM tomorrowThe Colony Gourmet
Tollcross
Gourmet coffee spot with excellent pastries and a welcoming neighborhood vibe near Tollcross and the Meadows.
Opens 8:00 AM tomorrowAnte
Leith Walk
Contemporary Edinburgh café showcasing seasonal pastries and specialty drinks in a bright Leith Walk location.
Opens 8:00 AM tomorrowBEATNIK
Tollcross
Independent specialty coffee shop rotating beans from world-class roasters. No Wi-Fi, no laptops, loud music: pure coffee focus.
Opens 8:00 AM tomorrowCafés with Food
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New Town
Contemporary George Street spot serving guest roasters like Dark Matter alongside V60 pour-overs and espresso-based drinks.
Opens 9:00 AM tomorrowArtisan Roast pop-up
Takeaway coffee stand near Edinburgh's New Town, serving Artisan Roast espresso, oat lattes, and pastries, plus a couple of tables and nearby benches.
Opens 8:00 AM tomorrowUplands Roast
Southside
Direct-trade Vietnamese specialty coffee roasted in-house at Edinburgh stables, featuring unique single-origin lots from Da Lat farms.
Opens 8:00 AM tomorrowThe Colony Gourmet
Tollcross
Gourmet coffee spot with excellent pastries and a welcoming neighborhood vibe near Tollcross and the Meadows.
Opens 8:00 AM tomorrowAnte
Leith Walk
Contemporary Edinburgh café showcasing seasonal pastries and specialty drinks in a bright Leith Walk location.
Opens 8:00 AM tomorrowBEATNIK
Tollcross
Independent specialty coffee shop rotating beans from world-class roasters. No Wi-Fi, no laptops, loud music: pure coffee focus.
Opens 8:00 AM tomorrowFrequently Asked Questions
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