Duration
1 hour
Best Time
Morning
Price
€€
Walking
Minimal walking
About Cairngorm Coffee
One of the best specialty coffee shops in Edinburgh located on Frederick Street serving consistently good single origin roasts. A flat white costs GBP 3 to 4.50 and the space gets packed on weekend mornings. Serious about their coffee with knowledgeable baristas and a minimal interior design.
Insider Tips
Weekday mornings between 8 and 9 AM are quieter than weekends, and you can actually get a seat at the window bar.
Getting There
Address
1 Melville Pl, Edinburgh EH3 7PR, UK
Neighborhood
Stockbridge & Dean VillageFrequently Asked Questions
Plan for about 1 hour. Morning visits are typically less crowded.
Cairngorm Coffee is in the Stockbridge & Dean Village neighborhood of Edinburgh. The address is 1 Melville Pl, Edinburgh EH3 7PR, UK. The area is well-served by metro.
Morning visits, especially early, mean fewer crowds and better light for photos. Weekdays are significantly quieter than weekends.
Comfortable shoes are recommended. Parts are outdoors, so bring a light layer.
Nearby in Stockbridge & Dean Village
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