These are 10 of the very best coffee shops in the city, according to Edinburgh Evening News readers.
1. Cult Espresso
Cult Espresso established itself in 2018, bringing with it a passion for coffee. The cafe also features a wide selection of seasonal guest coffees as well, from some of the top roasteries in the UK and Europe. 104 Buccleuch Street, EH8 9NG Photo: Cult Espresso
2. Little Fitzroy
Little Fitzroy is a small cafe situated on Easter Road and is full of tasty vegan and vegetarian treats, with reviews saying it makes “quite simply the best cups of coffee”. 46 Easter Road, EH7 5PJ Photo: Little Fitzroy
3. Black Medicine
Black Medicine has been providing coffee to the people of Edinburgh for almost 20 years. On offer is a range of coffees as freshly baked pastries, like homemade scones and pain au chocolats. 2 Nicolson Street, EH8 9DH Photo: Black Medicine
4. Lovecrumbs
Lovecrumbs is a cafe and lifestyle store in Edinburgh, and specialises in great coffee. Lovecrumbs has two stores in Edinburgh, one in the Old Town at 155 West Port, EH3 9DP, and one in Stockbridge at 22 St Stephen St (basement), EH3 5AL Photo: Lovecrumbs