Proper Coffee

Cairngorm CoffeeWest End, Edinburgh

★★SpecialtyProperly excellent

Melville Pl0.2 mi from West End centrelast reviewed April 2026

The flat whites are good enough to break your itinerary. Coffee-first from the domain name, and it holds.

A flat white good enough to bring someone back twice in 36 hours.

4.4★★★★(1,644)
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What we love

  • Specialty coffee as the stated category, not a vibe claim
  • Espresso-led; the flat white is where it peaks
  • 4.4 from over a thousand visits; sustained quality, not a lucky streak

Location

1 Melville Pl, Edinburgh EH3 7PR, UK

0.2 mi from West End centre

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