Edinburgh's own independent specialty roastery, roasting in small batches and pouring the results on Broughton Street. The range runs single origins by roast level and process, with a Rare Club subscription for the micro-lots.

New Town espresso bar running a Slayer and a rotating cast of Danish roasters. Ask the barista what's on, they'll tell you which farm it came from.

A working roastery run by Brazilian owners who source directly from producers they know by name, with a fact sheet per cup that proves they mean it.

Siphon coffee done to industry standard in a New Town room where doses are weighed and the staff can hold a proper trade conversation. The flat whites match.

The roastery is on Thistle Street, not off-site. Staff testing new lots mid-service will hand you a pour-over of whatever they're working through before you've ordered.

The seasonal drinks programme has real flavour logic behind it, specific combinations rather than trend-chasing. The espresso underneath is balanced enough to justify the visit even without the specials.

A Frederick Street brunch spot where the coffee is taken seriously enough to source locally. The kind of room where a flat white and a full plate both make sense.

The espresso on George Street is more considered than the tearoom setting suggests. One of the more comfortable stops in New Town, with a coffee programme that earns its place.

The one address in New Town where Turkish coffee is the main event, not an afterthought. The bagels make a good reason to stay.