Best Coffee Shops in Edinburgh

Edinburgh’s coffee scene ranges from basement speciality bars to neighborhood bakeries, with several small roasters anchoring the city’s cafes.

George Street

Lowdown is a stylish basement cafe known for speciality coffees and pastries served with care.

Citywide (Twelve Triangles)

Twelve Triangles runs seven shops across Edinburgh pouring Fortitude coffee alongside slow, cold-fermented sourdough.

Leith Walk

Artisan Roast has operated as a Scottish speciality micro-roaster since 2007, with a sun-filled branch on Leith Walk.

Leith

Williams & Johnson Coffee Co. roasts single-origin beans in small batches at its Leith cafe near the Shore.

Stockbridge

The Pantry Edinburgh, open since 2012, is a relaxed neighborhood hangout with a seasonal menu in Stockbridge.