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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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View all 58The Cobbled Roastery
New Town
Micro roastery on Thistle Street crafting 100% arabica beans in-house, delivering exceptionally balanced espresso and milk drinks
Opens 9:00 AM tomorrowRoasters - 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
Opens 8:30 AM tomorrowCortino
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Scotland's only barrel-aged coffee specialist, resting single origin beans in hand-selected single malt whisky casks for unique cold brew
Artisan Roast Broughton street
Broughton
Edinburgh's award-winning roastery and café serving small-batch specialty coffee from respected growing regions since 2007
Opens 8:30 AM tomorrowKilimanjaro Coffee
Southside
Long-standing Southside hangout serving quality coffee with rustic charm, featuring comfy sofas and wooden tables near the university
Opens 8:00 AM tomorrowRoom & Rumours Coffee
Old Town
Specialty coffee roasted with precision, housed in a historic arch venue with pastries that rival the espresso shots
Opens 8:00 AM tomorrowPour-Over & Filter Coffee
View all 64The Cobbled Roastery
New Town
Micro roastery on Thistle Street crafting 100% arabica beans in-house, delivering exceptionally balanced espresso and milk drinks
Opens 9:00 AM tomorrowRoasters - 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
Opens 8:30 AM tomorrowCortino
unsure
Scotland's only barrel-aged coffee specialist, resting single origin beans in hand-selected single malt whisky casks for unique cold brew
Artisan Roast Broughton street
Broughton
Edinburgh's award-winning roastery and café serving small-batch specialty coffee from respected growing regions since 2007
Opens 8:30 AM tomorrowKilimanjaro Coffee
Southside
Long-standing Southside hangout serving quality coffee with rustic charm, featuring comfy sofas and wooden tables near the university
Opens 8:00 AM tomorrowRoom & Rumours Coffee
Old Town
Specialty coffee roasted with precision, housed in a historic arch venue with pastries that rival the espresso shots
Opens 8:00 AM tomorrowEspresso Focused
View all 64The Cobbled Roastery
New Town
Micro roastery on Thistle Street crafting 100% arabica beans in-house, delivering exceptionally balanced espresso and milk drinks
Opens 9:00 AM tomorrowRoasters - 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
Opens 8:30 AM tomorrowCortino
unsure
Scotland's only barrel-aged coffee specialist, resting single origin beans in hand-selected single malt whisky casks for unique cold brew
Artisan Roast Broughton street
Broughton
Edinburgh's award-winning roastery and café serving small-batch specialty coffee from respected growing regions since 2007
Opens 8:30 AM tomorrowKilimanjaro Coffee
Southside
Long-standing Southside hangout serving quality coffee with rustic charm, featuring comfy sofas and wooden tables near the university
Opens 8:00 AM tomorrowRoom & Rumours Coffee
Old Town
Specialty coffee roasted with precision, housed in a historic arch venue with pastries that rival the espresso shots
Opens 8:00 AM tomorrowCafés with Food
View all 48Roasters - 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
Opens 8:30 AM tomorrowArtisan Roast Broughton street
Broughton
Edinburgh's award-winning roastery and café serving small-batch specialty coffee from respected growing regions since 2007
Opens 8:30 AM tomorrowKilimanjaro Coffee
Southside
Long-standing Southside hangout serving quality coffee with rustic charm, featuring comfy sofas and wooden tables near the university
Opens 8:00 AM tomorrowRoom & Rumours Coffee
Old Town
Specialty coffee roasted with precision, housed in a historic arch venue with pastries that rival the espresso shots
Opens 8:00 AM tomorrowBrew Lab West End
West End
Edinburgh's minimalist coffee lab serving meticulously crafted filter and espresso alongside cold brew on tap in West End
Artisan Roast Leith Walk
Leith Walk
Edinburgh roastery and café serving small-batch specialty coffee sourced from respected growing regions since 2007
Opens 8:30 AM tomorrowFrequently Asked Questions
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