BM1874 Posted August 9, 2019 Share Posted August 9, 2019 (edited) Sorry to do this, i’m meeting a friend for coffee on Sunday, but it’s beeb a while since I’ve been city centre for a drink dont want to go to a Costa cafe Nero or Starbucks, but somewhere smaller / independent only real requirements are that we will be able to get a seat, to have a decent chat, and some sort of light bite as well Appreciate with the fringe this is a bit bit difficult but all helpful recommendations appreciated Edited August 9, 2019 by BM1874 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IronJambo Posted August 9, 2019 Share Posted August 9, 2019 Probably the worst location given the time of year and I can't even remember it's name but there used to be a great wee coffee shop down the bottom of the high street. You can choose whatever type of coffee you fancy from a menu and you get it in a cafetiere. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Morgan Posted August 9, 2019 Share Posted August 9, 2019 John Lewis is good. Decent coffee, decent food, great views. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sooperstar Posted August 9, 2019 Share Posted August 9, 2019 There is Louden's up at East Fountainbridge. Believe the food is a bit steep though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gorgiewave Posted August 9, 2019 Share Posted August 9, 2019 The Clock Café, 125 Dalry Road. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mikey1874 Posted August 9, 2019 Share Posted August 9, 2019 Artisan Roast, Raeburn Place Stockbridge. Nice seating. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IronJambo Posted August 9, 2019 Share Posted August 9, 2019 2 hours ago, Morgan said: John Lewis is good. Decent coffee, decent food, great views. He never said he wanted to buy a new bra and pants Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Taffin Posted August 9, 2019 Share Posted August 9, 2019 Brew lab 👌 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dagger Is Back Posted August 9, 2019 Share Posted August 9, 2019 Try here https://www.frederickscoffeewine.com/ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
All roads lead to Gorgie Posted August 10, 2019 Share Posted August 10, 2019 I have tried Lowdown Coffee 40 George St and it is good for toasties and cakes. It is in a basement just round from Hanover St but it will be busy with all the fringe stuff going on there right now and it doesn't have many seats either. It is very central though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SUTOL Posted August 10, 2019 Share Posted August 10, 2019 1 hour ago, All roads lead to Gorgie said: I have tried Lowdown Coffee 40 George St and it is good for toasties and cakes. It is in a basement just round from Hanover St but it will be busy with all the fringe stuff going on there right now and it doesn't have many seats either. It is very central though. Wellingtons on the corner across the road from Lowdown does very good coffee, and a small range of scones and cakes. A small space inside with not many seats and some outside seats and tables. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rudi must stay Posted August 10, 2019 Share Posted August 10, 2019 Blackwood on Morningside Good coffee and happy staff. Always a bonus Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
benny Posted August 10, 2019 Share Posted August 10, 2019 McDonald's makes a good cup of coffee. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
All roads lead to Gorgie Posted August 11, 2019 Share Posted August 11, 2019 23 hours ago, SUTOL said: Wellingtons on the corner across the road from Lowdown does very good coffee, and a small range of scones and cakes. A small space inside with not many seats and some outside seats and tables. Their coffee has plenty flavour, very strong if you like it that way but the size of the cup you get I feel is under sized. I think I payed £3 for a coffee there and was disappointed by the amount in the cup. The location is good though and the cakes look fresh. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dunks Posted August 11, 2019 Share Posted August 11, 2019 Greggs Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheBigO Posted August 12, 2019 Share Posted August 12, 2019 (edited) Costello Coffee, Castle Street. Brilliant coffee, really friendly. Le Petit Francis do their pastries, so also amazing. Not much use, seeing Sunday has passed! Edited August 12, 2019 by TheBigO Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vlad Magic Posted August 12, 2019 Share Posted August 12, 2019 Loudons at Fountainbridge. Think they have opened a second somewhere? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dunks Posted August 12, 2019 Share Posted August 12, 2019 3 hours ago, Vlad Magic said: Loudons at Fountainbridge. Think they have opened a second somewhere? East Market Street - next to the new UKG place. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
the general Posted August 12, 2019 Share Posted August 12, 2019 Noir at Manor Place gets good reviews from folk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hmfc_liam06 Posted August 12, 2019 Share Posted August 12, 2019 On 10/08/2019 at 19:21, benny said: McDonald's makes a good cup of coffee. Probably the worst coffee of all the commercial shops. Absolutely vile stuff. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
the general Posted August 12, 2019 Share Posted August 12, 2019 Plus a lot of bars do decent coffee nowadays and are nice to sit in Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SUTOL Posted August 12, 2019 Share Posted August 12, 2019 3 hours ago, hmfc_liam06 said: Probably the worst coffee of all the commercial shops. Absolutely vile stuff. Not any worse than Starbucks... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hmfc_liam06 Posted August 12, 2019 Share Posted August 12, 2019 19 minutes ago, SUTOL said: Not any worse than Starbucks... I'd say it is. Not that Starbucks is any good mind you but I find McDonald's coffee absolutely rank. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
iantjambo Posted August 13, 2019 Share Posted August 13, 2019 On 10/08/2019 at 19:21, benny said: McDonald's makes a good cup of coffee. The coffee aficionados will be over you like a rash for that Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Debut 4 Posted August 13, 2019 Share Posted August 13, 2019 I know the OP said city centre but I can’t believe no one at least name dropped in conversation Gorgie’s finest, The Koffee Pot. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
moz Posted August 13, 2019 Share Posted August 13, 2019 Up past the Kings theater is the treehouse cafe....though the coffee was great in there, being a cafe you will get usual light bite stuff as well i would guess Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joey J J Jr Shabadoo Posted August 13, 2019 Share Posted August 13, 2019 Fox & Co on William Street. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AndyNic Posted August 13, 2019 Share Posted August 13, 2019 The Edinburgh Press Club on Cockburn Street is a great wee place. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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