Hideout Cafe — specialty coffee in Edinburgh
Southern Cross Cafe — specialty coffee in Edinburgh
Origin Coffee (South College Street) — specialty coffee in Edinburgh
Thomas J Walls Coffee — specialty coffee in Edinburgh
Room & Rumours Coffee — specialty coffee in Edinburgh
Santu Coffee — specialty coffee in Edinburgh

Best Coffee in Old Town

8 specialty coffee shops in Old Town, Edinburgh: Hideout Cafe, Southern Cross Cafe, Origin Coffee (South College Street) + 5 more. Specialty-only and curated by BrewAtlas, with hours and a map for each spot.

Cafés in Old Town

8 cafés

Hideout Cafe - specialty coffee shop in Edinburgh
Hideout Cafe - specialty coffee shop in Edinburgh
Hideout Cafe - specialty coffee shop in Edinburgh

Hideout Cafe

Old Town, Edinburgh

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
Southern Cross Cafe - specialty coffee shop in Edinburgh
Southern Cross Cafe - specialty coffee shop in Edinburgh
Southern Cross Cafe - specialty coffee shop in Edinburgh

Southern Cross Cafe

Old Town, Edinburgh

Serious espresso program and Scottish local produce define this Old Town spot known for quality coffee and homemade cakes.

Opens 9:00 AM tomorrow
Origin Coffee (South College Street) - specialty coffee shop in Edinburgh
Origin Coffee (South College Street) - specialty coffee shop in Edinburgh
Origin Coffee (South College Street) - specialty coffee shop in Edinburgh

Origin Coffee (South College Street)

Old Town, Edinburgh

Over 20 years of speciality roasting expertise with direct-trade sourcing and triple-bottom-line sustainability focus.

Opens 8:00 AM tomorrow
Thomas J Walls Coffee - specialty coffee shop in Edinburgh
Thomas J Walls Coffee - specialty coffee shop in Edinburgh
Thomas J Walls Coffee - specialty coffee shop in Edinburgh

Thomas J Walls Coffee

Old Town, Edinburgh

Traditional wood-paneled café near the Meadows serving brunch and light fare alongside coffee in a relaxed setting.

Opens 7:30 AM tomorrow
Room & Rumours Coffee - specialty coffee shop in Edinburgh
Room & Rumours Coffee - specialty coffee shop in Edinburgh
Room & Rumours Coffee - specialty coffee shop in Edinburgh

Room & Rumours Coffee

Old Town, Edinburgh

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

Opens 8:00 AM tomorrow
Santu Coffee - specialty coffee shop in Edinburgh
Santu Coffee - specialty coffee shop in Edinburgh
Santu Coffee - specialty coffee shop in Edinburgh

Santu Coffee

Old Town, Edinburgh

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

Opens 8:00 AM tomorrow
Slow Progress Records & Coffee - specialty coffee shop in Edinburgh
Slow Progress Records & Coffee - specialty coffee shop in Edinburgh
Slow Progress Records & Coffee - specialty coffee shop in Edinburgh

Slow Progress Records & Coffee

Old Town, Edinburgh

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

Opens 10:00 AM tomorrow
The Milkman - specialty coffee shop in Edinburgh
The Milkman - specialty coffee shop in Edinburgh
The Milkman - specialty coffee shop in Edinburgh

The Milkman

Old Town, Edinburgh

Independent specialty coffee shop in a restored brick-walled candy shop, championing approachable specialty coffee with helpful baristas and ethically sourced beans.

Opens 7:00 AM tomorrow

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