Artisan Roast Leith Walk

You'll find Artisan Roast tucked into the middle of Leith Walk where it's become exactly the kind of café you'd hope your neighbourhood had. The stripped-back aesthetic—think exposed brick, minimal faffing about—means the focus stays on what matters: the coffee. They're serious about their roasting and sourcing, which you'll taste immediately in whatever you order. It's the sort of place where regulars camp out with laptops for hours and no one minds, but it's also proper busy because word's got round that they actually care about what goes in your cup. The crowd's a nice mix of locals, students from nearby, and people who've made the pilgrimage specifically for decent coffee.