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★★SpecialtyProperly excellent

Cockburn St0.0 mi from Old Town centrelast reviewed April 2026

The queue on Cockburn Street is the signal. Exclusive Obadiah espresso, a filter rotation that cycles through Five Elephant, La Cabra, and Bonanza, and retail beans worth taking home.

Obadiah Collective on espresso exclusively, with Five Elephant and La Cabra rotating through filter.

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What we love

  • Exclusive espresso partnership with Obadiah Collective, Edinburgh's own specialty roastery
  • Filter rotates through European names including Five Elephant, La Cabra, and Bonanza
  • Ten roasters named across the full programme
  • Retail beans available

Location

52 Cockburn St, Edinburgh EH1 1PB, UK

0.0 mi from Old Town centre

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