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Cosy coffee shops in Edinburgh

Cosy coffee shops in Edinburgh

Having lived in Edinburgh for 5 years, and studying in many different coffee shops, I have explored the city for some of the best cafes. This is a small list of some of my favourite cosy cafes, although there is always more to find hidden in the city!
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Cairngorm Coffee
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Perfect place to study, with the bright interior and incredible coffee
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Rocksalt Cafe
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Room Rumours Coffee
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If you go here you MUST try the donuts, they are incredible
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Waterstones
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On the top floor of the bookshop, there is a cafe with views over Princes Street and the Castle. Perfect for a cuppa and a book
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Burr & Co. Edinburgh
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Last time I was there, there was a resident dachshund... also the coffee and food is good too
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Hideout Cafe Old Town
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The ultimate cosy spot, but very small so less chance of finding a seat!
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SEVEN neighbourhood cafe
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Incredible food
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Don't tell Mama Coffee Bar
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Not only is the coffee good, the sweet treats are wow
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Lovecrumbs West Port
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Any place with a window seat is a winner to me
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Wellington Coffee
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Not much indoor seating but they do a really good iced coffee, perfect place on a warm day
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Books N' Cup Cafe
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Castlegate Cafe
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Very small inside, but staff are really friendly and nice and cafe's cosy if you can get a seat
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Edinburgh Press Club
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If you like Cairngorm Coffee Co, you'll like here
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Nice Times Bakery
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Okay not technically a cafe, but the food here is absolutely incredible and very worth checking out
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Wanderlust Cafe & Bistro
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Society Bar & Kitchen
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Bit pricier, but the staff are incredible and the coffee is good
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The Milkman
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Cairngorm Coffee
Rocksalt Cafe
Room Rumours Coffee
Waterstones
Burr & Co. Edinburgh
Hideout Cafe Old Town
SEVEN neighbourhood cafe
Don't tell Mama Coffee Bar
Lovecrumbs West Port
Wellington Coffee
Books N' Cup Cafe
Castlegate Cafe
Edinburgh Press Club
Nice Times Bakery
Wanderlust Cafe & Bistro
Society Bar & Kitchen
The Milkman
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