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The Cobbled RoasteryNew Town, Edinburgh

★★SpecialtyProperly excellent

Thistle St0.2 mi from New Town centrelast reviewed April 2026

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.

New Town roastery where whoever's testing the next lot hands you a cup unprompted.

4.9★★★★½(472)
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Roasts on-siteSingle originsPour-overBeans to go

What we love

  • Own roastery on-site, beans roasted in the cafe
  • Named single-origin lots, listed by origin and cultivar
  • V60 filter service on the single-origin selection
  • Full espresso range alongside filter
  • Retail beans to take home

Location

48 Thistle St, Edinburgh EH2 1EN, UK

0.2 mi from New Town centre

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