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★★ SpecialtyLast reviewed April 2026

Cairngorm CoffeeWest End, Edinburgh

"The flat whites are good enough to make the West End the right part of the city. Coffee-first from the name up, with the reviews to match."

4.4★★★★(1,644)
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What we love

  • •Flat whites are the standout order, praised specifically rather than generically across 1,644 reviews
  • •Trades as cairngorm.coffee; the identity is built around the cup, not around brunch
  • •4.4 rating at high volume; consistency, not a lucky run

Location

1 Melville Pl, Edinburgh EH3 7PR, UK

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