Edinburgh has a lot of really great coffee shops but Leith is the one part of town which I think is lacking in this area. Printworks has the word coffee in their name and are at least making an effort to take it seriously. It uses Monmouth beans and it's better than average but it doesn't really come close to the more serious Edinburgh coffee places such as Artisan Roast, BrewLab etc. Flat white had good flavour but just lacked a bit of depth and precision. I'm always willing the coffee to be great and I'm always just a tad disappointed. There is a selection of paninis and soups. It would be nice if they had a few healthier options, but my chicken and pesto panini had a nice golden crunch. Cakes and pastries from local bakeries looked tempting. Its a small but bright space, pleasant enough for a spot of lunch provided it's not too busy. It's not perfect but for now it's still probably the best coffee your going to get in this part of town so it edges into 4 star territory. read more

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Print Works is my current favourite lunch time place. I didn't even know of their existence, until a lady from Union of Genius kindly informed me that this cafe stocks their soups. Another bonus is that is close to where I live and work. So I had to go there. And I keep going there every day. This little cafe has a wonderful array of sandwiches, paninis and the soups (usually 2 options on offer daily). I haven't tried their coffee yet, but I'm sure it would be very good as everything I've had from there so far has been delicious. They sell chocolate brownies from Lovecrumbs, and the bread that comes with the soup is from Dough Re Mi (nice artisan bread). The display counter also has various cakes and cheese cakes and pastries... It all looks so tempting that I'm surprised that so far I have only tried the brownie which was gorgeous - but I feel I should try the other stuff too, in equal measures :) Friendly service and nice chat. A takeaway soup (about 300ml) with bread is £2.65. read more

Freshly opened in Constitution Street, Leith, Print Works is a cafe offering top-notch coffee, tea and food. Savouries include sandwiches and soups - but these are no ordinary sandwiches. Made using bread from Edinburgh artisan bakers Dough Re Mi, the pastrami sandwich I had was amazing. The bread was far more than a carrier for the filling - the bread was an essential part of the sandwich. Just as it should be - too often, the quality of the bread is overlooked. That's not the case here. The glass cabinet in the cafe was groaning with cakes, pastries and other deliciousnesses. I had the chilli chocolate cheesecake from Edinburgh bakers Breadwinners, and it was perfect - sticky, chocolatey, with the right amount of chilli kick. Print Works stock Monmouth coffee, which I'd never tried before. I had an amazing flat white (two, in fact) - very deeply flavourful. Gorgeous coffee, and perfectly made both times. Print Works are supporting Edinburgh foodie businesses by choosing local suppliers for bread, cakes, soups and teas, and boy, have they made excellent choices. The cafe space is calm and relaxing (with free wifi!) and overall makes for a fabulous place for a delicious, healthy lunch. Loved it, and all the very best to this lovely new place! read more

A relatively new addition to the throng of delis and coffee shops jostling for business around the Leith shore, Print Works fits in very nicely and has already won some loyal customers. It's definitely at the pricier end of the market, competing primarily with Rocksalt a couple of doors down. For me though Print Works has the edge on quality, with superbly made Monmouth Coffee, interesting (and filling) soups from Union of Genius and knock-out bread from artisan baker Dough Re Mi. There are a number of rolls and melts to buy off the shelf, or a varied menu of suggested fillings. Then, of course, there are the cakes. Oh my goodness, the cakes. Even if I could afford to buy my lunch from Print Works every day, I couldn't then also afford the gym fees needed to offset the pastries, tarts, slices and other wonders lurking behind the chiller glass. For takeaway, the service is fast and friendly. But eating at one of the handful of tables is even better, if you have time; the owner's taste in music is great and it's a really bright, nicely decorated space. Overall, it's a very welcome addition. On the days when I don't mind paying a tiny bit more for a much better quality lunch, I head straight for Print Works. read more

This is my Leith "Go To..." for coffee/lunch ... it's within walking distance from my place, so as a home-worker I am always in need of a change of scenery & caffeine injection! The owner has a great deal of experience in the industry, and is a major fan of Monmouth coffee (If you are in London, check out their Borough market coffee shop - it's fab, and the queues show how it's a local institution!) ... I digress... Love the staff, love the coffee, love the chilled out tunes, love watching the "colourful" world of Leith walk by the window seats, love the Union of Genius soups & Lorna's Pure cakes ... If you haven't visited, get down there... chances are I'll be there sitting at the window, so come say HI! read more

Was in the area working, grabbed a most excellent late, and was seduced by their selection of food. Yum! There was a steady stream of regulars coming in - always a good sign. The wifi is fast, and the service was great. I'll be back next time I'm in the area. read more

Hard to fault this place. Bringing the "best of Edinburgh" and beyond to Leith's Constitution Street. Named suppliers include Coco Chocolate for amazing hot chocolate, Union of Genius for hearty soups. I had an amazing flavourful flat white complete with some artful barista swirls, and a fresh, not too sweet date flapjack. So pleased was I with the initial coffee and cake experience I went for some Caldo Verde soup to take away - tasty. Friendly staff (owners I assumed), ample seating in the form of solid scandinavian style wooden tables and chairs, and painted wood panelling complete the picture. Really worth going out of your way for a visit. read more

Had lunch here today as I'm working across the road this week. Had a piri piri chicken panini & a lavender rooibos tea (from Pekoe Tea in Edinburgh).. which I'm still drinking as I got a top up in my tea pot and got the tea to take away. - They were very obliging on that front. Panini was super tasty, full of flavour, hint of spice but not so much as to make you sweat through you shirt and make for an embarrassing walk back to work. Pretty generous portion and full of filling with a sprinkling of salad leaves on the side and a dash of balsamic vinegar. Service was marginally on the slow side with it being lunch and they weren't OVERLY busy. Like that they make all their own wraps and paninis. Soups are from Union of Genius and I also spied brownies from Lovecrumbs, so they are out there supporting other local businesses.. what's not to like?! Internet was a bit intermittent but I was preoccupied with my panini most of the time. Can see me getting lunch here again this week! read more

How I love Printworks. I wish I could take this cafe with me everywhere I go. The setting is pleasant and bright, the coffee is great and there's a nice eclectic selection of sandwiches. Soup is hearty, various and wonderful. The staff are always pleasant to deal with and fairly efficient. When I first discovered Printworks I was a little stressed out by the shared nature of some of the seating, but the regulars seem considerate and generally able to make it work. Depending on my mood, I usually opt for the humous or vegetarian wrap or the spicy meatball melt. There's a focus on local suppliers too, which is always good. Printworks don't do anything too wild or crazily out of the ordinary. But there's still a nice variety on the menu and the quality is consistent. read more

This is one of my locals however despite this I haven't been able to make it into here more than a half dozen times however each time has been a similar experience. The coffee ranges from standard to good, the food is tasty and usually of a good size, unless it's their cheesecake cake in which case it's more than a good size! (this is a good thing! :)) Service wise, friendly enough however can often be a tad on the slow side especially if order food as well as coffee and can find multiple orders arriving 5 mins or more apart. It's the atmosphere and the feel of the place that I go here for more than anything. Relaxed, warm, not pushy to finish up to let the next customer in and the sort of place you can go regardless of if it's a coffee date or study spot it'll suit. read more

I have lunch here a few times a week Great soups and wraps Probably best cafe in this part of leith and I've tried most! read more

A lovely, cosy place I've just discovered. I've been aware of its existence for some time, passed it a few times before, usually a bit in a hurry, but yesterday I had some time to stop by and I have to admit I was absolutely enchanted. The place is just about right--a couple of family-sized wooden tables, some seats at the large, bright windows, some comfy soft chairs to read a morning paper in and a couple of wooden highchairs so you can drop by with your baby, too. There's not too much space, not too little, all in bright, but not overly bright, tones, slightly Scandinavian and minimalistic. I felt warm and welcome in here. Genuinely friendly service, delicious cakes and absolutely wonderful coffee--I may not be a gourmet, but I know when good coffee is prepared with a touch of a friendly warmth, and that's exactly what I got (also, I'm not a huge fan of hot chocolate, but my wife is and she liked hers a lot). We've not tried their soups or sandwiches yet, as it was a rather late afternoon and we weren't in the mood for eating, but what makes me quite a curious fan of the place and rather certain to return is that all the food they serve is all sourced from small local companies who still value the quality of what they produce over the corporate mindset and profits, which is all very important to me personally and makes a great difference: the teas are from Pekoe Tea of Edinburgh, pasties and breads from Dough Re Mi bakery in Polwarth, delicious cakes (we've had some absolutely top-class, mouth-watering, but not too sweet, Chocolate Chilli Cheesecake and Carrot cake) from Love Pure Cakes and home-made soups from Union of Genius. A truly great, though unpretentious, local place for those who appreciate a bit slower pace and a moment of repose in a cosy hideaway from all-too-crazy everyday life. Thanks PrintWorks Coffee. read more

I have only visited this place one, and my opinion could change, but for now I would just say the most exciting thing about this coffee shop is the location. I am totally in love with this part of town and think they have a lovely spot for a quiet coffee. The food menu did look interesting and very reasonably priced, but I just decided to try a regular old flat white. I went on a Sunday afternoon and the cafe had a few full tables, but were fairly quiet. I sat in the window with the paper and received my coffee a few minutes after I ordered. The coffee was fine, not bad, but not amazing. Hard to explain, but it is a good coffee, just not as good as I had hoped. I am keen to try it again though in hopes that maybe this was just a one time thing. read more

Life needs decent coffee. I need a local coffee shop where I can sit, feel welcomed and comfortable, use Wi-Fi to get through work. Printworks is that place for me in Leith. Good coffee (Monmouth), decent food, attentive staff. Good range of cakes, Union of Genius soup, salads, panini, bacon rolls. read more

This is the best cafe in Leith for the three best reasons for somewhere to be the best: (1) great coffee; (2) great food and (3) great service. Above all though is the coffee - the flat white is perfect and a step up from anything else near. Great place. read more

Great coffee, compares with the better-end of samplings we had in Edinburgh this visit. Staff delightful. Shame they don't have more space. We tried to have meetings in here at lunch and that was a mistake! This place gets busy. read more

Nice food and nice intimate coffee shop although a bit too claustrophobic when crowded. What lets this place down is the snotty stuck up waitresses standing around not doing much who think it's appropriate to stand and glare at you, laughing and making remarks in their native language instead of offering assistance. I walked out as they made me feel so uncomfortable. I live just round the corner and sometimes pop in for a sandwich or a cake but certainly won't be back after that experience. You'll get a better, warmer/friendlier reception a few doors down the road at Rock Salt, I'll continue going there and taking my friends/family, at least the staff their don't look down their noses at you as if they're better. read more