Specialty Coffee near Royal Mile, Edinburgh

The Cobbled Roastery

New Town

Micro roastery on Thistle Street crafting 100% arabica beans in-house, delivering exceptionally balanced espresso and milk drinks

Slow Progress Records & Coffee

Old Town

Vinyl record shop meets coffee bar where indie punk soundtracks accompany well-crafted mochas and espresso drinks

Papii

New Town

Brunch-focused café on Hanover Street serving specialty coffee alongside homemade waffles and fresh egg dishes

Room & Rumours Coffee

Old Town

Specialty coffee roasted with precision, housed in a historic arch venue with pastries that rival the espresso shots

Mayvn Cafe

New Town

Design-focused café serving specialty coffee from Common Coffee roasters with thoughtful hospitality on George Street

The Bonnie Barista - North Castle Street

New Town

Compact specialty outpost on North Castle Street serving quality coffee and fresh pastries to New Town locals and visitors

BEATNIK

Tollcross

Independent specialty coffee shop rotating beans from world-class roasters. No WiFi, no laptops, loud music: pure coffee focus.

Uplands Roast

Southside

Direct-trade Vietnamese specialty coffee roasted in-house at Edinburgh stables, featuring unique single-origin lots from Da Lat farms

Kilimanjaro Coffee

Southside

Long-standing Southside hangout serving quality coffee with rustic charm, featuring comfy sofas and wooden tables near the university

The Colony Gourmet

Tollcross

Gourmet coffee spot with excellent pastries and a welcoming neighborhood vibe near Tollcross and the Meadows

Triple-Tri Coffee

New Town

Specialty coffee spot near York Place with a range of espresso-based drinks and innovative coffee creations for enthusiasts

Artisan Roast pop-up

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Leo's Beanery

New Town

Family-run daytime café on Howe Street serving breakfast, lunch, and house-made cakes with gluten-free options

cafēn.

New Town

Edinburgh roastery and café showcasing intentionally light roasts that honor farmer craftsmanship and highlight terroir-driven complexity

Meh.

West End

West End café serving specialty coffee and quality matcha in a thoughtfully designed space near the West End

Santu Coffee

Old Town

Brazilian specialty importer roasting single-origin lots from Espírito Santo farms with direct relationships built over years

The Coffee Cabinet

Broughton

Chef-turned-owner Katie brings hospitality expertise to specialty coffee, sourcing single-origin beans with the same care as her seasonal brunch plates

Artisan Roast Broughton street

Broughton

Edinburgh's award-winning roastery and café serving small-batch specialty coffee from respected growing regions since 2007

Cult Coffee Roasters

Southside

Edinburgh roaster and café brewing their own beans since 2014, with a straightforward approach to quality coffee and brunch

The Coffee Cave

Fountainbridge

Fountainbridge micro-roastery café partnering with Black Dog Coffee Co. for seasonal, ethically sourced Scottish-roasted beans

Machina Coffee - Marchmont Cafe

Marchmont

Edinburgh roastery and La Marzocco partner serving their own single-origin beans with full traceability and direct trade sourcing

Santu Coffee Roastery

New Town

Brazilian specialty roaster with direct farm relationships in Espírito Santo, roasting single-origin coffees in their New Town headquarters

Lady and The Bear

Newington

Neighborhood spot near the Meadows with house-roasted beans, espresso-based drinks, and a focus on quality coffee and branding

KUL COFFEE

Leith Walk

Modern specialty café serving V60 pourovers and quality espresso drinks with Turkish-inspired brunch menu on Elm Row

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

Fortitude Coffee Stockbridge

Stockbridge

Edinburgh roastery and café showcasing direct relationships with producers like Shyira washing station and seasonal single origins

Ante

Leith Walk

Contemporary Edinburgh café showcasing seasonal pastries and specialty drinks in a bright Leith Walk location

Roasters - Artisan Cafe

Dalry

Roasting their own beans on-site from green to cup, with fresh-baked sourdough and pastries in a welcoming Dalry Road space