"Specialty coffee and homemade focaccia on Queen Charlotte Street, with a Scottish-Italian character that sets it apart from other Leith neighbourhood spots. The seasonal menu is short and well-judged."
40-42 Queen Charlotte St, Leith, Edinburgh EH6 6AT, UK
Five single origins to smell before you commit to a cup or a bag, and an owner who can talk through swiss-water decaf extraction unprompted. The knowledge is the product.
Williams & Johnson roast on-site at Customs Wharf and pour from the same room. Leith regulars come back for the coffee despite the service, which tells you what you need to know.
Artisan Roast's own roastery, with espresso good enough to be the standing favourite of regulars who have been to most of Edinburgh's specialty cafes.