Artisan Roast

For the best coffee in Edinburgh, seek out this small shop on the achingly trendy Broughton Street. Tucked away next to the delis and bars of the city’s gay district, the most obtrusive thing about Artisan is the smell of roasting coffee wafting towards the top of Leith Walk.

Inside, coffee-obsessed staff make exquisite and artfully presented Americanos and Lattes that put the cream of Edinburgh’s cafes to shame, though the prices can top £2 a-cup. All of Artisan’s coffee is roasted on site, and you are free to examine the beautiful machine which prepares beans for Artisan’s loyal customers as well some of the city’s trendiest restaurants.

The dedicated staff are some of the friendliest baristas around and you will find it easy to while away whole days in Artisan getting hopped-up on top-notch caffeine and good conversation.