Best Cafés to Work From in Edinburgh

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

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

Williams & Johnson Coffee Co.

Leith

Edinburgh roastery serving their own beautifully vibrant, clean single origin coffees including seasonal Geisha lots at their Leith warehouse location

Fortitude Coffee Stockbridge

Stockbridge

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

Thomas J Walls Coffee

Old Town

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

Leo's Beanery

New Town

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

The Colony Gourmet

Tollcross

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

Red Kite Café

Abbeyhill

Abbeyhill brunch spot pouring their own Red Kite Blend from Edinburgh's Artisan Roast, with fully trained baristas and plant-based options

Room & Rumours Coffee

Old Town

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

Artisan Roast Stockbridge

Stockbridge

Stockbridge outpost roasting beans at their Arthur's Seat roastery, pouring single origins and house blends with local expertise

cafēn.

New Town

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

Papii

New Town

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

LOWDOWN

New Town

Contemporary George Street spot serving guest roasters like Dark Matter alongside V60 pour-overs and espresso-based drinks

Southern Cross Cafe

Old Town

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

Blackwood Coffee

Morningside

Morningside coffee spot serving quality espresso and filter coffee alongside house-baked scones and brunch fare

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

Coffee Tepuy | Cafe | Specialty Colombian Coffee shop in Edinburgh UK

Leith

Family-owned Colombian single estate serving their own naturally processed arabica from the Andes, hand-picked and sun-dried above the clouds

KUL COFFEE

Leith Walk

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

Tanifiki

Portobello

Single-origin African specialty beans from Rafiki Coffee, featuring Fairtrade organic Arabica with dark chocolate and citrus notes

Little Havana Coffee Store

Leith Walk

Locally roasted single-origin Arabicas and house blends on Leith Walk, featuring Swiss Water decaf and cold brew options

Cult Coffee Roasters

Southside

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

Artisan Roast Broughton street

Broughton

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

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

Origin Coffee (South College Street)

Old Town

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

Santu Coffee

Old Town

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

Mr Eion - Coffee Roaster

Stockbridge

Speciality roaster serving their own ethically sourced, freshly roasted beans at their Stockbridge roastery café with retail shop

The Cobbled Roastery

New Town

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

Artisan Roast Leith Walk

Leith Walk

Edinburgh roastery and café serving small-batch specialty coffee sourced from respected growing regions since 2007

The Milkman

Old Town

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

Slow Progress Records & Coffee

Old Town

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

Triple-Tri Coffee

New Town

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

Mr Eion Coffee Roaster

Newhaven

Specialty coffee roaster with two Edinburgh locations, roasting ethically sourced beans on-site and offering whole bean sales and subscriptions

The Coffee Cave

Fountainbridge

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

Little Fitzroy Coffee.

Leith Walk

Melbourne-inspired specialty coffee on Easter Road, bringing Antipodean coffee culture and quality to Edinburgh's east side

Ante

Leith Walk

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

Artisan Roast pop-up

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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