Cafes in Edinburgh

100 venues
  1. 1
    5.0 (857)
    41 Leith St, Edinburgh EH1 3AT, UK
  2. 2
    5.0 (44)
    12 Logie Green Rd, Edinburgh EH7 4EZ, UK
  3. 3
    4.9 (1703)
    23 Home St, Edinburgh EH3 9JR, UK
  4. 4
    4.9 (651)
    18 St Mary's St, Edinburgh EH1 1SU, UK
  5. 5
    4.9 (462)
    48 Thistle St, Edinburgh EH2 1EN, UK
  6. 6
    4.9 (452)
    4 Little King St, Edinburgh EH1 3AR, UK
  7. 7
    4.9 (330)
    206 Bruntsfield Pl, Edinburgh EH10 4DF, UK
  8. 8
    4.9 (214)
    158 Fountainbridge, Edinburgh EH3 9RX, UK
  9. 9
    4.9 (176)
    36 George Square, Edinburgh EH8 9LD, UK
  10. 10
    4.9 (158)
    2 Crighton Pl, Edinburgh EH7 4NZ, UK
  11. 11
    4.9 (98)
    373 -375 Leith Walk, Edinburgh EH6 8SE, UK
  12. 12
    4.9 (30)
    University of, South Bridge, Edinburgh EH8 9YL, UK
  13. 13
    4.8 (1046) €€
    32 George St, Edinburgh EH2 2LE, UK
  14. 14
    4.8 (1032)
    Arch 13, 25 E Market St, Edinburgh EH8 8FS, UK
  15. 15
    4.8 (719)
    16 Raeburn Pl, Edinburgh EH4 1HN, UK
  16. 16
    4.8 (683)
    4 Spittal St, Edinburgh EH3 9DX, UK
  17. 17
    4.8 (586)
    9 Jeffrey St, Edinburgh EH1 1DR, UK
  18. 18
    4.8 (544)
    453 Lawnmarket, Edinburgh EH1 2NT, UK
  19. 19
    4.8 (535) €€
    59 Clerk St, Edinburgh EH8 9JQ, UK
  20. 20
    4.8 (501)
    78 Princes St., Edinburgh EH2 2ER, UK
  21. 21
    4.8 (274)
    15 Queen St, Edinburgh EH2 1JE, UK
  22. 22
    4.8 (176) €€
    13 E Norton Pl, Edinburgh EH7 5DR, UK
  23. 23
    4.8 (97)
    13 - 17 George St, Edinburgh EH2 2PA, UK
  24. 24
    4.8 (88)
    30 Market St, Edinburgh EH1 1DF, UK
  25. 25
    4.8 (61)
    29 Broughton St, Edinburgh EH1 3JU, UK
  26. 26
    4.7 (1654) €
    40 George St, Edinburgh EH2 2LE, UK
  27. 27
    4.7 (1169) €€
    54 West Port, Edinburgh EH1 2LD, UK
  28. 28
    4.7 (952) €€
    57 Broughton St, Edinburgh EH1 3RJ, UK
  29. 29
    4.7 (829)
    5 Upper Bow, Edinburgh EH1 2JN, UK
  30. 30
    4.7 (769)
    77 Queen St, Edinburgh EH2 4NF, UK
  31. 31
    4.7 (693)
    University of, Edinburgh EH8 9LD, UK
  32. 32
    4.7 (683) €
    7 Home St, Edinburgh EH3 9JR, UK
  33. 33
    4.7 (530)
    19 Haddington Pl, Edinburgh EH7 4AF, UK
  34. 34
    4.7 (409)
    19a Queensferry St, Edinburgh EH2 4QW, UK
  35. 35
    4.7 (331)
    25 Jeffrey St, Edinburgh EH1 1DH, UK
  36. 36
    4.7 (325)
    45A York Pl, Edinburgh EH1 3HP, UK
  37. 37
    4.7 (277)
    2 Brougham Pl, Edinburgh EH3 9HW, UK
  38. 38
    4.7 (274)
    126 Canongate, Edinburgh EH8 8DD, UK
  39. 39
    4.7 (220)
    49 Broughton St, Edinburgh EH1 3RJ, UK
  40. 40
    4.7 (100)
    61/9 Leith St, Edinburgh EH1 3AU, UK
  41. 41
    4.7 (51)
    Castle St, Edinburgh EH2 3AH, UK
  42. 42
    4.7 (35)
    28 Leven St, Edinburgh EH3 9LJ, UK
  43. 43
    4.6 (4127) €€
    15 Blackfriars St, Edinburgh EH1 1NB, UK
  44. 44
    4.6 (2221) €€
    304 Lawnmarket, Edinburgh EH1 2PS, UK
  45. 45
    4.6 (1636) €€
    24-25 Princes St., Edinburgh EH2 2AN, UK
  46. 46
    4.6 (1493) €€
    30 Saint James Square, Edinburgh EH1 3AY, UK
  47. 47
    4.6 (1349) €
    101 Hanover St, Edinburgh EH2 1DJ, UK
  48. 48
    4.6 (1263) €€
    57 High St, Edinburgh EH1 1SR, UK
  49. 49
    4.6 (967) €€
    7-8 Cadzow Pl, Edinburgh EH7 5SN, UK
  50. 50
    4.6 (893) €€
    12-14 Jeffrey St, Edinburgh EH1 1DT, UK
  51. 51
    4.6 (678) €
    44 Leven St, Edinburgh EH3 9LJ, UK
  52. 52
    4.6 (615) €€
    23A Howe St, Edinburgh EH3 6TF, UK
  53. 53
    4.6 (477) €€
    89 Causewayside, Edinburgh EH9 1QG, UK
  54. 54
    4.6 (464)
    6 Market St, Edinburgh EH1 1DE, UK
  55. 55
    4.6 (379)
    5, India Buildings, Victoria St, Edinburgh EH1 2EX, UK
  56. 56
    4.6 (224)
    44 Dundas St, Edinburgh EH3 6JN, UK
  57. 57
    4.6 (183)
    1a Parliament Sqr, Edinburgh EH1 1RF, UK
  58. 58
    4.6 (181)
    7 Brunswick Pl, Edinburgh EH7 5HW, UK
  59. 59
    4.5 (3115) €
    7 Cockburn St, Edinburgh EH1 1BP, UK
  60. 60
    4.5 (2328) €
    63A Cockburn St, Edinburgh EH1 1BU, UK
  61. 61
    4.5 (2007) €
    2 Nicolson St, Edinburgh EH8 9DH, UK
  62. 62
    4.5 (1790) €€
    121 Hanover St, Edinburgh EH2 1DJ, UK
  63. 63
    4.5 (1183) €€
    St James Cres, Edinburgh EH1 3AD, UK
  64. 64
    4.5 (925) €
    Guildford Arms, 15-17 W Register St, Edinburgh EH2 2AA, UK
  65. 65
    4.5 (666) €€
    155 West Port, Edinburgh EH3 9DP, UK
  66. 66
    4.5 (478) €
    1 St Patrick St, Edinburgh EH8 9HB, UK
  67. 67
    4.5 (397)
    8 St Mary's St, Edinburgh EH1 1SU, UK
  68. 68
    4.5 (241)
    38 Marchmont Rd, Edinburgh EH9 1HX, UK
  69. 69
    4.5 (206) €
    2a Little King St, Edinburgh EH1 3AR, UK
  70. 70
    4.5 (189)
    317 Cowgate, Edinburgh EH1 1NA, UK
  71. 71
    4.5 (78)
    41 Dundas St, Edinburgh EH3 6QQ, UK
  72. 72
    4.4 (1673) €€
    6-8 S College St, Edinburgh EH8 9AA, UK
  73. 73
    4.4 (1635)
    20 North Bridge, Edinburgh EH1 1TR, UK
  74. 74
    4.4 (1622) €€
    1 Melville Pl, Edinburgh EH3 7PR, UK
  75. 75
    4.4 (1501) €
    33A George St, Edinburgh EH2 2HN, UK
  76. 76
    4.4 (959) €€
    25 North Bridge, Edinburgh EH1 1SB, UK
  77. 77
    4.4 (903) €€
    95-96 Princes St., Edinburgh EH2 2ER, UK
  78. 78
    4.4 (649)
    52 Cockburn St, Edinburgh EH1 1PB, UK
  79. 79
    4.4 (497) €€
    1 Market St, Edinburgh EH1 1DE, UK
  80. 80
    4.4 (428) €€
    4 St Mary's St, Edinburgh EH1 1SU, UK
  81. 81
    4.4 (419)
    127 George St, Edinburgh EH2 4JN, UK
  82. 82
    4.4 (392) €€
    16 N Bank St, Edinburgh EH1 2LS, UK
  83. 83
    4.4 (327) €€
    9C Holyrood Rd, Edinburgh EH8 8FQ, UK
  84. 84
    4.3 (2754) €€
    19 Blair St, Edinburgh EH1 1QR, UK
  85. 85
    4.3 (1287) €€
    104 Nicolson St, Edinburgh EH8 9EJ, UK
  86. 86
    4.3 (853) €€
    35 Forrest Rd, Edinburgh EH1 2QN, UK
  87. 87
    4.3 (775) €
    16 Bank St, Edinburgh EH1 2LN, UK
  88. 88
    4.3 (726)
    45 Cockburn St, Edinburgh EH1 1BS, UK
  89. 89
    4.3 (669) €€
    2 Haymarket Terrace, Edinburgh EH12 5JZ, UK
  90. 90
    4.3 (595) €€
    20 George St, Edinburgh EH2 2PB, UK
  91. 91
    4.3 (553) €€
    1 Lister Sq, Edinburgh EH3 9GL, UK
  92. 92
    4.3 (45)
    Pleasance Cafe Bar, Pleasance, Edinburgh EH8 9TJ, UK
  93. 93
    4.2 (505)
    20-30 Cockburn St, Edinburgh EH1 1NY, UK
  94. 94
    4.2 (403) €€
    c/o, Blackwells Bookstore, 53-59 South Bridge, Edinburgh EH1 1YS, UK
  95. 95
    4.1 (537) €€
    Unit 2-4 Waverley Station, 4 Waverley Bridge, Road, Edinburgh EH1 1BQ, UK
  96. 96
    4.0 (541)
    34 Cockburn St, Edinburgh EH1 1PB, UK
  97. 97
    4.0 (363)
    Kiosk 4c, Princes St., Edinburgh EH2 2EJ, UK
  98. 98
    3.8 (65)
    University of Edinburgh, 30 George Square, Edinburgh EH8 9LJ, UK
  99. 99
    3.7 (45)
    45 Chambers St, Edinburgh EH1 1JF, UK
  100. 100
    3.3 (520) €
    144 High St, Edinburgh EH1 1QS, UK

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Guide to Cafes in Edinburgh

Edinburgh's cafe culture is a highlight for digital nomads, freelancers, writers, and travelers who need a reliable spot to work, reflect, or simply enjoy a great coffee. The city's cafes range from specialty third-wave coffee shops with precision-brewed single origins to neighborhood spots with free WiFi, generous opening hours, and a welcoming attitude toward laptop workers.

Traveler Tips for Cafes in Edinburgh

  • WiFi etiquette: In popular Edinburgh cafes, it's courteous to buy something every couple of hours if you're working for extended periods. Most cafes appreciate the business.
  • Power outlets: Check whether your chosen cafe has accessible power outlets before settling in — this varies widely in Edinburgh.
  • Peak vs off-peak hours: Mornings (7–10am) and late afternoons (3–6pm) tend to be the best times to find good seating in busy Edinburgh cafes.
  • Specialty coffee scene: Edinburgh has several world-class specialty coffee roasters with cafes. Look for those using local or single-origin beans for the best cup.
  • Neighborhood gems: Some of the best cafes in Edinburgh are tucked away in residential neighborhoods, away from tourist zones. Explore beyond the center.

A cafe in Edinburgh is often where the best conversations happen. Solo travelers, writers, programmers, and entrepreneurs all share these spaces. Use Nomax to find other travelers who are also working from cafes in Edinburgh — you might find a coworking companion, share cafe recommendations, or discover a new favorite spot together.

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the best cafes in Edinburgh?

Edinburgh has 100+ cafes tracked by Nomax. The top-rated options are listed on this page, sorted by rating and traveler reviews. Use the interactive map to explore venues by neighborhood.

How do I find cafes in Edinburgh on a map?

Use the interactive map on this page to see all cafes in Edinburgh as numbered markers. Click any marker to see ratings, opening hours, address, and contact details. You can also search and filter venues in the left panel.

Are there any tips for solo travelers visiting cafes in Edinburgh?

Yes. Solo travelers in Edinburgh recommend arriving at cafes during peak social hours to meet other travelers. Download Nomax to connect with fellow travelers before you arrive — many users coordinate meetups at specific venues.

What is Nomax and how does it help travelers in Edinburgh?

Nomax is a free travel companion app that helps solo travelers find each other in cities around the world, including Edinburgh. You can see who else is traveling in Edinburgh, join group activities, and chat with travelers at the same spots you visit.

Is Nomax free to use in Edinburgh?

Yes, Nomax is completely free. Download it on iOS or Android to instantly see travelers near you in Edinburgh, join activities, and make travel friends without any subscription or fees.

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