Edinburgh has a range of coffee options, from classic espresso bars to relaxed cafés. This is a planning shortlist rather than a claim that ESOB Files has visited or tested every venue.

Five places to look into

  1. Fortitude Coffee — a café to consider when planning a Edinburgh coffee walk. Check its latest menu, location and opening hours before travelling.
  2. Lowdown Coffee — a café to consider when planning a Edinburgh coffee walk. Check its latest menu, location and opening hours before travelling.
  3. Brew Lab — a café to consider when planning a Edinburgh coffee walk. Check its latest menu, location and opening hours before travelling.
  4. Cairngorm Coffee — a café to consider when planning a Edinburgh coffee walk. Check its latest menu, location and opening hours before travelling.
  5. The Milkman — a café to consider when planning a Edinburgh coffee walk. Check its latest menu, location and opening hours before travelling.

What makes a useful café visit?

Look at coffee options, clarity of pricing, dietary information, seating and accessibility. If you enjoy specialty coffee, ask what espresso is on bar and whether filter is available. The best choice depends on the day and your preferences, not an unverified star rating.

Before you go

Confirm current trading status and details directly with each café. For background on tasting coffee, read our coffee tasting guide.