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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 cafes packed into the city's compact center.
New Town has the largest cluster, with Cairngorm Coffee, cafēn.
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The Colony Gourmet
Tollcross
Gourmet coffee spot with excellent pastries and a welcoming neighborhood vibe near Tollcross and the Meadows
Open until 4:00 PM
Braw brunch
Fountainbridge
Fountainbridge brunch spot serving coffee alongside generous all-day breakfast plates in a warm, welcoming setting
Opens 7:30 AM tomorrow
Little Fitzroy Coffee.
Leith Walk
Melbourne-inspired specialty coffee on Easter Road, bringing Antipodean coffee culture and quality to Edinburgh's east side
Open until 5:00 PM
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New Town
Edinburgh roastery and cafe showcasing intentionally light roasts that honor farmer craftsmanship and highlight terroir-driven complexity
Open until 6:00 PM
Ante
Leith Walk
Contemporary Edinburgh cafe showcasing seasonal pastries and specialty drinks in a bright Leith Walk location
Open until 4:00 PM
The Howdah Tea and Coffee Company
Stockbridge
Multi-origin coffee roasted in-house with brewing method customization, from pour-over to espresso blends like Java-Huehuetenango
Open until 4:00 PMPour-Over & Filter Coffee
View all 55The Colony Gourmet
Tollcross
Gourmet coffee spot with excellent pastries and a welcoming neighborhood vibe near Tollcross and the Meadows
Open until 4:00 PMBraw brunch
Fountainbridge
Fountainbridge brunch spot serving coffee alongside generous all-day breakfast plates in a warm, welcoming setting
Opens 7:30 AM tomorrowLittle Fitzroy Coffee.
Leith Walk
Melbourne-inspired specialty coffee on Easter Road, bringing Antipodean coffee culture and quality to Edinburgh's east side
Open until 5:00 PMcafēn.
New Town
Edinburgh roastery and cafe showcasing intentionally light roasts that honor farmer craftsmanship and highlight terroir-driven complexity
Open until 6:00 PMAnte
Leith Walk
Contemporary Edinburgh cafe showcasing seasonal pastries and specialty drinks in a bright Leith Walk location
Open until 4:00 PMThe Howdah Tea and Coffee Company
Stockbridge
Multi-origin coffee roasted in-house with brewing method customization, from pour-over to espresso blends like Java-Huehuetenango
Open until 4:00 PMEspresso Focused
View all 55The Colony Gourmet
Tollcross
Gourmet coffee spot with excellent pastries and a welcoming neighborhood vibe near Tollcross and the Meadows
Open until 4:00 PMBraw brunch
Fountainbridge
Fountainbridge brunch spot serving coffee alongside generous all-day breakfast plates in a warm, welcoming setting
Opens 7:30 AM tomorrowLittle Fitzroy Coffee.
Leith Walk
Melbourne-inspired specialty coffee on Easter Road, bringing Antipodean coffee culture and quality to Edinburgh's east side
Open until 5:00 PMcafēn.
New Town
Edinburgh roastery and cafe showcasing intentionally light roasts that honor farmer craftsmanship and highlight terroir-driven complexity
Open until 6:00 PMAnte
Leith Walk
Contemporary Edinburgh cafe showcasing seasonal pastries and specialty drinks in a bright Leith Walk location
Open until 4:00 PMThe Howdah Tea and Coffee Company
Stockbridge
Multi-origin coffee roasted in-house with brewing method customization, from pour-over to espresso blends like Java-Huehuetenango
Open until 4:00 PMCafés with Food
View all 42The Colony Gourmet
Tollcross
Gourmet coffee spot with excellent pastries and a welcoming neighborhood vibe near Tollcross and the Meadows
Open until 4:00 PMBraw brunch
Fountainbridge
Fountainbridge brunch spot serving coffee alongside generous all-day breakfast plates in a warm, welcoming setting
Opens 7:30 AM tomorrowLittle Fitzroy Coffee.
Leith Walk
Melbourne-inspired specialty coffee on Easter Road, bringing Antipodean coffee culture and quality to Edinburgh's east side
Open until 5:00 PMAnte
Leith Walk
Contemporary Edinburgh cafe showcasing seasonal pastries and specialty drinks in a bright Leith Walk location
Open until 4:00 PMThe Howdah Tea and Coffee Company
Stockbridge
Multi-origin coffee roasted in-house with brewing method customization, from pour-over to espresso blends like Java-Huehuetenango
Open until 4:00 PM
Artisan Roast Broughton street
Broughton
Edinburgh's award-winning roastery and café serving small-batch specialty coffee from respected growing regions since 2007
Open until 4:00 PMFrequently Asked Questions
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