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Detour EspressoMarchmont, Edinburgh

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Argyle Pl0.1 mi from Marchmont centrelast reviewed April 2026

The espresso holds across the whole team, the kind of consistency a neighbourhood cafe earns over time, not overnight. Marchmont pricing, no pretension.

The espresso holds up whoever's behind the machine.

4.6★★★★½(179)
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What we love

  • Coffee is the core offering; regulars come specifically for the espresso, not the food
  • Espresso consistent across the whole team over multiple visits
  • Neighbourhood pricing, no specialty-scene premium

Location

39 Argyle Pl, Edinburgh EH9 1JT, UK

0.1 mi from Marchmont centre

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