Absolutely the best coffee in Edinburgh. It has a very small selection of food, but I guess that helps them to concentrate on the coffee, which, if I haven't mentioned before, is fantastic! When you walk in, you're faced with an open plan room with no counter in between you and the espresso machine. It's completely open an I love it. The center piece is the coffee roaster in which, of course, they roast their own coffee. My only gripe with Artisan Roast is that it's not the most comfortable of places, to sit and drink your coffee. I'm sure they have their reasons for the way the seating area at the back is set out, but I'd prefer something more comfortable. read more

Really good. Crowded but in a good way. Not just another hipster neo coffee culture place...Good ambiance and non-pretentious baristas, good music at moderate volume, wooden floors, cozy space....be advised though, the cake is not free, even though the menu may lead one to believe in such a nonsensical possibility. read more

Artisan Roast - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Edinburgh, EDH

This place has the best coffee I've tasted outside of Melbourne, Australia. Set up by a Kiwi and a Colombian it's got to be a good combination where the coffee is concerned. It's no cafe with only a couple of cakes on offer for eats, but it does have the coffee that every exiled Aussie in Britain has been longing for. They also stock Coco chocolate at the same prices as the store in Bruntsfield Place and it is damn fine chocolate. Expensive but worth it. The chocolate goes well with the coffee, but I don't get the honey as they don't have any sachets for single serves with the coffee and most of it is handcreams and candles anyway. Still, nice touch. My only gripe is that it's too far from where I live in Bruntsfield. read more

I adore Artisan Roast's coffee and the laid back atmosphere. A great place to take a quick break and always mean try out their cosy Mooch in the back. The coffee is just divinely delicious, I cannot walk by and not go in. Sometimes I have been in they have had some delightful products for sale as well, like honey based creams & balms and a gorgeous coffee & blackberry jam. These seem to come and go though. I was very fortunate to be in the select few at the Qype Coffee Connoisseur event recently where the lovely coffee experts Mike & Niall demonstrated the art and science of coffee making. It was a real eye opener. Who knew coffee making was so complex?! These guys really are masters of their trade. I'll never look at a cup of coffee the same again. If you love coffee, make a point to visit their lovely shop on Broughton St. Their beans are always freshly and locally roasted, no older than 3 weeks old. Wonderful, fresh coffee crafted by the best roasters and baristas in town guaranteed! read more

Is this the best coffee in Edinburgh? I'll tell u when I've tried the rest. What it most certainly is though, is an eye opener to coffee drinking. Drinking coffee will never be the same again for me. If you care to chat with the baristas - unsure if their exuberance is down to their enthusiasm for good coffee or the amount of caffeine coursing through their veins, due to regular caffeine shots they indulge to ensure all is well with the coffee - you will quickly find out an excellent cup of coffee is not excellent by some form of simple fortune, it is in fact a product of meticulous detail. An enormous amount of time has been spent detailing a process to ensure the optimal beverage. These guys are the sommeliers of coffee, I would suggest you try it for yourself and find out. read more

We went here for a quick breakfast and morning coffee fix before we headed out of Edinburgh and were quite disappointed that we hadn't come before our last morning here! We got : - Flat white: distinct and smooth flavour, good temperature, and just the right proportions of milk and espresso (simple to do but not something that all independents have done for us over the past couple of days!) - Iced coffee: this was great, a lot of places offer a bland iced coffee but this one certainly retained the coffee notes. The coffee was also quite foamy which is how I like it! I liked this so much that I got a second round to go :) - Avocado on toast: Good bread, generous portion of avocado! - Toast: fairly simple but well presented with some nice jam Check out the photos and you'll see how good all of this looks :) All in all a good way to end our Fringe trip! read more

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There's a reason this is the #1 recommendation amongst all food and drink in Edinburgh - it's that good. Really. Can't add much to all the praise that's already been offered. It's all about the coffee and in that respect, Artisan Roast is the best this coffee freak has had anywhere. I'm just fortunate that it's in my home town. read more

Ok so I've heard people rave about this place and I pass it regularly as I work in the area. The coffee heads hanging outside always look really happy and the smell emanating from the building is pretty tempting ...but I never went in - until yesterday. A friend suggested we meet there to have a chat over some ideas and it really wasn't just the chat that was buzzing. I have never tasted such good coffee in my puff, my double shot cappuccino was the most delicious thing ever, smooth, creamy, it glided down. The whole place has a really nice vibe with lots of folk just dropping in, sinking a coffee and getting on with their day all the happier for that little cup of wonder. So if you are in the area and you fancy a coffee get down to Artisan Roast, you won't be disappointed. PS I really am not normally this gushy but this place is seriously good. read more

Yes I am a fan! The staff seem to be very involved and enthusiastic about the coffee they make. I always take friends there oh and my mum who thinks she's a coffee connoisseur! I go for the amazing smells, quirky decor and out this world cake! I recommend a visit! :) read more

Nothing to add to the great coffee from Artisan, but the cakes being served in the bruntsfield branch are worth a repeat visit. Courgette and walnut cake, and eating vegetables never tasted yummier. read more

Best latte I've ever had! They take coffee very seriously, but don't be intimidated. Their non-dairy milk option is oat milk, which is perfect for lattes and flat whites as it's much thicker than other types of non-dairy milks. Can't wait to come back through Edinburgh again for another cup! read more

The original of two locations (the other is in Bruntsfield), probably the best coffee in Edinburgh. The long black is almost a religious experience :) read more

Quirky, small cafe. The coffee is made using the best Columbian coffee beans! I ordered a large latte and was slightly put off as it was served in a small glass, and I much prefer a good mug, however it was very relaxed and decor was shabby chic! No hand dryer in the one toliet and the paper towels were overflowing in the bin...only downfall. read more

Possibly the best coffee in Edi! Even by unrealistically high Melbourne standard. Plus they roast their own beans and have single origin specials. Very chilled. read more

This little place reminds me of Brunswîck, Melbourne. A very funky place with its unique decor and a laid back feel. Great coffee and plenty of treats to choose from. I'll definitely be coming here again. read more

Given that I am in here almost every other day, and have considered taking a sleeping bag & simply moving in..... It had to get 5 stars. Best coffee in Edi, hands down. Awesome team and location is like, what I imagine, an opium den.... If you haven't been before, you are without doubt missing out! read more

This is my new favourite coffee shop, and should have been my firm favourite since my first year here. I can't say there was anything I disliked about this place, apart from maybe the lack of gluten free cakes, which they can get away with as the coffee and interior were so incredibly amazing! You step in, the place is small, but very cosy. There is a lot of wood, some sacks with which probably previously held coffee beans decorate the wall, the centre piece is the coffee machine of dreams. You order at the front, there is no cash desk, as this place is incredibly informal and friendly. There are many hot chocolates, including rose and black pepper, chilli, vanilla and cinnamon and lavender. There are also a few interesting sounding teas, and of course a very exciting list of coffees, including espresso (available as a double or single shot), cappuccino, flat white, V60, affogato. I came here with a friend I hadn't seen in ages. He ordered a chilli, vanilla and cinnamon hot chocolate, I ordered a soya cappuccino. We went to the back room as it seemed quieter. The seats were comfortable, it was warm, and the odour of coffee was everywhere. I pretty much fell in love with the simple yet very creative lights-little coffee filters with lights inside, the brightness attenuated by a few roughly cut pieces of sack material. These little impromptu lights were hanging low from the ceiling from wires. I am convinced that if I tried this at home, I'd make it look messy, but whoever did this made it fit in with the look of the cafe perfectly. I spent a lot of the time staring at these lights wondering how people come up with such quirky ideas! The coffee arrived in a refreshingly small cup. I say that because I hate being over faced with bad coffee, a good cup of delicious coffee suffices when you need a dose of the black stuff. It was quite frankly one of the best coffees I have ever had in a coffee house, and I drink a lot of coffee. This is comparable to Monmouth coffee house. My friend's hot chocolate looked really pretty, it also came with some coffee art (a cute little heart), and it was served in a small glass cup. I would be tempted to try that sometime, though resisting the coffee would also be a problem. I really wish this was closer to where I live, as I would love to come here and catch up on some reading. Though I couldn't eat the cakes, they looked really good. Also on sale is the coffee to take home, and a few coffee making devices. Considering that this is gourmet coffee, one would expect gourmet prices. A cup of coffee will not actually set you back by too much, costing £2.20 for a cappuccino, I think that's pretty decent in comparison to many other chains and independent shops. To sum up, fantastic cafe, I can't believe I hadn't come here sooner and I will most certainly pay it a visit every time I feel in need of a really good cup of coffee. It's great when somewhere seems to live up to and surpass the hype. read more

To all coffee lovers, this is a place to visit! If you think you know how great coffee should taste well, visit Artisan Roast first, and then review your thoughts on a coffee. The atmosphere, music, deco takes you into a different world. The staff could smile more but it is and will be by all means the best coffee shop ever. read more

Great coffee in a cool little place. Only thing is it's fallen into the trap of creating painfully uncomfortable coffee houses; do they think people like being crammed into tiny space on uncomfortable chairs that you can't sit on properly because your knees knock the table legs in front of you. There's a big void in the middle of the room which is just odd. Anyway, still very good coffee and worth a visit. Just get someone to reorder your interior guys pleeease. read more

Every time my friends and I have been to Artisan Roast it is unfriendly hipsters serving poor quality coffee in a filthy environment. I've seen hair in their food from the baristas leaning over the counter. They use 1 small sink to wash smelly towels/cups and use it for making drinks. Nasty! Where is the health department?? Our drinks don't even taste good anymore. Now with other great coffee shops who've opened up like Filament and Machina - why would we ever come back to this dirty place? No thanks! read more

I was recommended Artisan Roast by many trusted foodies and coffee lovers. I paid them two seperate visits and during each I was served extremely bitter (possibly burnt) espresso. Needless to say I was very dissapointed and will not be going back again. read more

I stopped in for a simple cup of coffee. Little did I expect to leave as a newly learned woman. Not having a necessarily seasoned coffee pallette, I am no professional when it comes to espresso. However, one can't help but notice a particularly tasty coffee once they've tried one, and that one coffee for me was most definitely from Artisan Roast. The space is quite intimate, with a couple of small tables and some window seating. After cozying up in a corner seat, I began to peruse their extensive list of coffee bevys. I knew not where to begin! Did I fancy a cup of rich delectable caramel-esque coffee accompanied with milk or a more citrusy tea-like filter infusion? The attractive barista suggested I try the more citrusy Tanzania coffee, and proceeded to inform me about the origins and how he was to prepare my personal cup of deliciousness. So impressive! I also learned how they roast their beans and sell to various other cafes around town, where the baristas working with the coffee must learn about the beans and the brand. I was served my steaming coffee in a glass carafe, which I was to pour into a small ceramic cup. The sips had slightly acidic, grapefruity notes, just delightful! My one suggestion would be to have bigger, and non-tippy tables for those intending to get some studying done. Otherwise, a wonderful experience I wish to relive when I return to Edinburgh, hopefully sooner than later. read more

Any coffee shop can copy the decor in Artisan Roast. The Morrocan-ish, coffee bean inspired, hippy loving chill out areas in here arent what people come in here for, if the truth be told. Yes, its cool, and welcoming all of the time - but really, there is something way better once you look past the decor. Artisan Roast has a unique selling point - not only does it make and serve some of the best coffee in town, they also create thier own coffee's by roasting the beans themselves. The result is a smooth but increadibly tasty coffee that you literally wont find anywhere else. A real treat for coffee enthusiasts everywhere. read more

We seek out independent, quirky coffee houses on our travels, and this was a perfect stop for us. The flat white I ordered was great, and we hung out in the back for 30 min before moving on. Cozy, relaxed, almost deconstructed atmosphere but it works. read more

Spot on, the best coffee in Edinburgh...great ambience and friendly staff greet you as soon as you walk in.

Whilst I don't actually drink coffee, I love the smell of it and this place certainly satisfies when I come in to buy freshly roasted and ground coffee for my partner. She adores drinking it and seems to end up on a serious caffeine high. Staff are incredibly friendly and you often get into conversation with the customers when stopping by, many of whom are local shop owners and staff from the local area. read more

They serve excellent coffee in a cosy, informal setting. They do their own roasting in-house which is a real treat for the senses. I see that we're okay about this subject ! read more

I haven't had a coffee here but popped in to buy some beans for the machine at home. I'm just starting out with a table top frothy thing and the man in the apron gave me amazing advice - not just about what roast to buy but on how to get the best out of the machine. read more

Really good coffee, the best I had in Scotland. The interior is cool, unlike any coffeehouse I've been to.

My first Qype event tonight and it was an eye-opener. Never again will I wonder what baristas do as a "proper job". These guys were amazing (Mike and Niall), passionate about what they do and very knowledgable. Could have listened to them for hours. Certainly told me more about coffee than I ever knew in my life. First impressions of the place were that it was a little bit scruffy, a bit grungy and quite basic. However, it would be worth doing without the comfy seats and arty-farty tables with flowers on to be served fabulous coffee by these incredibly funny, possibly slightly insane, coffee experts. Can't wait to go back as a full paying customer. read more

Darling place on a darling street. Works as a to-go place or as a sit around and catch up with a friend place. The kind of place that makes you realize what a good coffee is supposed to taste like! (how easy it is to forget!). A few seats outside for a sunny day. read more

Great little gem of a spot. Coffee is great and the atmosphere is rad. The prices were on point for locally roasted coffee.

Had the occasion to visit this quirky little coffee haven in Broughton Street with my granddaughter and although the fare was excellent, the edge was taken off the visit by being overcharged, however after correspondence via emails, all was forgiven - so no harm done! For super choice of coffee in unusual surroundings - give it a try! read more

I'll admit it, I'm a bit of a coffee snob, and so I was eager to visit this place after hearing rave reviews from friends. It did not disappoint. Brilliant coffee in quirky surroundings. I think I'm going to be a regular at this place! read more

Lots of other reviewers are saying that this is the best coffee in Edinburgh - and I won't argue with that, but I'll add that this is possibly the best coffee I've had outside of France. Possibly the best coffee I've had in the UK! read more

Some of the best coffee in Edinburgh without a doubt. If you're used to super slick cafes, this laid back place might not be your cuppa but then you should just get a take away and savour the yumminess. This place is really for the coffee and doesn't try to do too much more. If you've got heaps of time its a nice place to chill but don't expect quick service, good things take time and you need to be in the right mood before you step through the door. Edinburgh coffee lovers. read more

Best coffee in Edinburgh, hands down. Another dog-friendly bolt hole for Fergus and I, when we need a caffeine pick-me-up. A warm, cosy space, friendly staff and a very chilled out vibe. I love the blackboard with the explanatory pictures of the coffees they serve (the flat white is particularly recommended) and also their fab cakes and pastries. read more

Finally a top drawer coffee place which is 2nd to none. I have been resident in the area for over a decade and waited a long time for something of this calibre to appear. Coffee enthusiasts fear not, Artisan Roast is here. For sitting in there is a fantastic wee back room with an eastern feel where you can wile away the afternoon over a quality brew. Thank you Artisan Roast, you've saved me from over milky cappuccinos and frustratingly weak coffee. read more

My neighborhood coffee shop! Many times I have passed by it and just yesterday, i pulled myself in and the smell of freshly ground coffee beans met me and I am hooked! Thanks for waking me up, guys! read more

Nice laid back place. A little small, but has great coffee.