Best Coffee Shops in Edinburgh
As a tourist, you can get some very good desserts and coffee from top cafes & coffee shops in Edinburgh. Cafes in Edinburgh of, Scotland, like Paris’s cafes, are a place for meeting and enjoying some of the finest pastries in the country. There are many cafes in Edinburgh; however, here are some of the best and most well-known that you can visit.
Union Brew Lab near National Museum
The Brew Lab coffee shop is so high quality and convenient that it can be introduced as one of the best coffee shops in Edinburgh.
The main specialty of this shop is in preparing different types of coffee. It even has its own laboratory where they professionally test and produce a variety of coffees. It is to find the best and most delicious ingredients and balances.
It is, therefore, reasonable to expect that the drinks of this coffee shop will have less competition throughout the city of Edinburgh. Also, we recommend that you try the wonderful soups or delicious cakes of this coffee shop as well.
The Milkman a Short Walk Away From Scott Monument
Although the Milkman Café has a cozy and friendly atmosphere, it is more suitable for people who want to read a little book while drinking coffee and chatting with their friends. Milkman Café is another one of the coffee shops in Edinburgh center located on Cockburn Street, and when you approach it, you will probably catch a glimpse of its spectacular exterior.
However, do not expect this coffee shop to be as cozy and simple as other cafes. Here you get a sense of modernity as well. As the name implies, some of the main drinks of this café are prepared using a combination of milk and coffee.
Zebra Coffee Company is Next to St Giles’ Cathedral
Just off the St Giles’ Cathedral, you will see the Zebra Coffee Co, known as the Coffee-loving paradise and one of the best coffee shops in Edinburgh for specialty coffee. In this café, you can order a variety of coffees, all of which are not only delicious but also have a very beautiful appearance. Keep in mind that you can find a variety of dishes, from the classic half-egg to pasta, on the menu here.
Elephant & Bagels near Surgeons’ Hall Museums
In this café, the quality of coffee is excellent. Also, a variety of sweets can be found in abundance. Of course, the walls are decorated with artistic designs in the shape of elephants, as the name suggests. This café may have only one drawback, and that is the difficulty of choosing from a handful of different types of sweets that are served to their customers.
Dovecot Cafe on Infirmary Street
Dovecot Cafe is different from those typical coffee shops in Edinburgh. This café is also known as an art gallery. This little gem, also known as the Dovecot Gallery, has become the creative center of Edinburgh. It is where artists display their handicrafts, works of art, and contemporary designs.
Artisan Roast
Artisan Roast café was the first coffee shop in all of Scotland. Interestingly, this café has three branches on the outskirts of Edinburgh. Therefore, depending on your approximate location, you can visit one of these branches in Broughton, Stockbridge, and Bruntsfield.
The menu of the cafe’s drinks is very diverse. Therefore, you can probably order any type of coffee-based drink that you are interested in here. The ambiance of Artisan café is very friendly and cordial, and you will not feel bad in it at all.
Fortitude Coffee close to Scottish National Portrait Gallery
This café is considered one of the best coffee shops in Edinburgh. The drinks in this coffee shop are prepared by experts using purified water. Also, they use special coffee beans that they roast. Fortitude Coffee drinks are seasonal. Hence, coffee lovers can come to this coffee shop whenever they want and enjoy its new, seasonal, and delicious flavors.
Black Medicine Coffee Co near University of Edinburgh
Black Medicine Coffee Co can be considered a combination of creativity, coffee, and conversation. The drinks and coffees of this café are so delicious that they do not need to be advertised. In general, the menu of this café, despite its simplicity, will surprise you. Also, it has remained one of the most famous coffee shops in Edinburgh because it is where JK Rowling started writing the Harry Potter Stories.
Patisserie Florentin on Circus Pl
If you are a fan of a quiet environment and creative drinks, Patisserie Florentin café can be a good choice for you. For over 20 years, this café, on Circus Pl, has been known as one of the most popular cafes in Edinburgh. Although the interior of this café is relatively small, there are still a few tables on the outside if it gets overcrowded.
Cute Cafes in Edinburgh Center
There are a few handfuls of cafes in Edinburgh center which are located surrounding the High Street and the old town. There are picture-worthy cafes that are more renowned for their dessert than their coffees.
Mimi’s Little Bakehouse near The Royal Mile
Opened in 2010, Mimi’s Little Bakehouse is one of the cute coffee shops in Edinburgh, which has a few branches across town, and it is mostly famous for its cute interior décor and also its cakes and desserts. Their sweets include jams, brownies, fudge, and especially scones. These are the shop’s main products which go along well with both and tea here. However, the drinks are more favorable amongst the customers here. You can find their old town branch near Riyal Mile, located on Canongate right after the High Street road.
Hideout Cafe Old Town close to Edinburgh Castle
Perhaps one of the cutest cafes in Edinburgh, Hideout Cafe Old Town, is where individuals go to either get work done or just ponder some thoughts or ideas. Located very close to Edinburgh Castle, on the corner of Castlehill roundabout at the end of Upper Bow, it is where you will find Hideout Cafe. Similar to Mimi’s, this is the place famous for its delicious cakes, be it pistachio or brownies.
The menu is very simple, but all the prices are quite cheap here. Also, the soothing background music and lovely yellow interior are even more desirable when you dine in Autumn or winter, specifically during the Christmas and new year holidays.
The Edinburgh Larder located on High Street
The Edinburgh Larder started its operation in 2009, very close to Royal Mile, and ever since has been where young students meet up to have some food like vegetarian and normal haggis, full English breakfast, eggs Florentine and porridge alongside a wide range of lattes, black coffees, and teas.
