Proper Coffee
★ Solid LocalLast reviewed April 2026

Detour EspressoMarchmont, Edinburgh

"The espresso holds up across whoever's behind the machine, which matters more than it sounds. Neighbourhood pricing, no pretension."

4.6★★★★½(179)
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What we love

  • Espresso-led menu; coffee is the reason people come back, not the food
  • Consistent extraction across different baristas
  • Neighbourhood pricing, no specialty premium
  • Regulars return for the coffee specifically, not the room

Location

39 Argyle Pl, Edinburgh EH9 1JT, UK

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