Neal’s guide to good coffee in Edinburgh
Cafe Society - within ten minutes walk
It's incredibly close with some great coffee. Popular spot less than a minute walk from the door
42 locals recommend
Machina Espresso
38 W TollcrossIt's incredibly close with some great coffee. Popular spot less than a minute walk from the door
The bearded and very nice baristas can make everything taste good here. Quality over quantity. Tasty Avo Toast & Peanut Butter milkshakes are recommended
25 locals recommend
Cult Espresso
104 Buccleuch StThe bearded and very nice baristas can make everything taste good here. Quality over quantity. Tasty Avo Toast & Peanut Butter milkshakes are recommended
The hipster student cafe in a deconstructivist space is a stalwart. It's a bit pricey but quality is good and always with vegan options
101 locals recommend
Brew Lab Coffee
6-8 S College StThe hipster student cafe in a deconstructivist space is a stalwart. It's a bit pricey but quality is good and always with vegan options
Very close and the space and vibe here is my favourite. Reasonable prices too! Matt gives this place his personal touch and biking aficionados will appreciate it. The Dark Horse coffee is my favourite bean.
7 locals recommend
Detour Espresso
39 Argyle PlVery close and the space and vibe here is my favourite. Reasonable prices too! Matt gives this place his personal touch and biking aficionados will appreciate it. The Dark Horse coffee is my favourite bean.
Quartermile - Not just any Nero, but one in a very beautiful old building in a walking area.
12 locals recommend
Caffè Nero
177 Morningside RdQuartermile - Not just any Nero, but one in a very beautiful old building in a walking area.
Artisan Roast Bruntsfield
138 Bruntsfield PlExcellent coffee like the rest of their stores.
Cafe Society - with food that's more than Sandwiches
Good coffee in a nice space with very good but pricey food. Located on Meadows / Links near Bruntsfield
14 locals recommend
Castello Coffee Co
7A Castle StGood coffee in a nice space with very good but pricey food. Located on Meadows / Links near Bruntsfield
Favourite amongst locals and visitors alike. Great location with good indoor and outdoor seating. Scandinavian baked good and tasty soups and lunch items that are overprices but sometimes very worth it.
126 locals recommend
Söderberg The Meadows
27 Simpson LoanFavourite amongst locals and visitors alike. Great location with good indoor and outdoor seating. Scandinavian baked good and tasty soups and lunch items that are overprices but sometimes very worth it.
If you want a great indoor space or an outdoor space that is the warmest in Edinburgh when it's not that warm elsewhere, this is my not so secret spot. Coffee or Pizzas and sometimes other things. It's excellent.
20 locals recommend
Söderberg Pavilion
1 Lister SquareIf you want a great indoor space or an outdoor space that is the warmest in Edinburgh when it's not that warm elsewhere, this is my not so secret spot. Coffee or Pizzas and sometimes other things. It's excellent.
Argyle Pl, Edinburgh EH9, UK
Very close, very good coffee and with gourmet brunch and food
Neighborhoods
Only a few minute walk across meadows to West, this is more of a locals neighbourhood with excellent restaurants, small shops and cafes. It runs up to the "Holy Corner" where it blends with Morningside
70 locals recommend
Bruntsfield
Only a few minute walk across meadows to West, this is more of a locals neighbourhood with excellent restaurants, small shops and cafes. It runs up to the "Holy Corner" where it blends with Morningside
Coffee - New Town & Further
Wellington Coffee
33A George StA standout in the middle of the new town that's not a chain
Fortitude Coffee
3c York PlSome coffee experts say it's the best in Edinburgh!
Printworks Coffee
42 Constitution StWhen in Leith and looking for decent quality