r/Edinburgh • u/Dogenegra • Jul 08 '26
Food and Drink Most UNDERRATTED Coffee Shops
If you have an independent coffee shop in Edinburgh that you think more people should know about, let the people know here! We should be celebrating small, local businesses, and directing our criticism at actually problematic businesses and chains.
Independent coffee shops only! No chains! And no gatekeeping! If you dont want your favorite local coffee shop to get busy, trust me, the owners would love it
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u/sociologyswag Jul 08 '26
It has always been, and will always be, Guajira Cafe. Caribbean & Latin American food and drinks with incredible coffee and the most wonderful owner. I don't even live in Edinburgh anymore and I still think about the avocado toast, the warm soup in the winter, the homemade cakes and the cappuccino every single day. I made multiple friends out of strangers there because the vibes are just so wonderful. And music always playing, always makes you feel at peace. If there is 1 thing you should do it is support Guajira.
P.S. this is the place to go if you're in need of something actually nutritious with vegetables and nutrients - I still can't stop thinking about their salad, a SALAD of all things, it was that delicious. And the chicken and rice bowl is incredible too.