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★ Solid LocalLast reviewed April 2026

Not Just Coffee DalryBruntsfield, Edinburgh

"The name is the brief. On Dalry Road, quieter than the Bruntsfield strip, with coffee at the centre rather than the edges."

4.7★★★★½(79)
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What we love

  • Dedicated coffee house format; not a cafe where espresso is an afterthought
  • Consistent quality; holds up across visits
  • Calmer than the main Bruntsfield stretch; a seat is actually findable
  • Comfortable neighbourhood room built for staying, not passing through

Location

165-167 Dalry Rd, Edinburgh EH11 2EA, UK

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