Cairngorm Coffee Co. in Edinburgh, City of

I had walked past Cairngorm Coffee a few times before, and today decided to stop in and buy a coffee. After paying for my coffee I looked up to thank my server, and caught her mid-eye roll at me. I have no idea what I did to deserve that. When I was waiting for my coffee I noticed several flies in the food preparation area, and had I noticed earlier I would have walked out without buying anything. The coffee was okay, but there are several cafes in Edinburgh producing far better coffee for 25% less and with well-mannered staff.

Poor Ordered 2 each croissants and coffee. No butter etc, croissants are dry and long gone before we eventually got our coffees - which were not good and certainly not worth the wait. Service, diabolical is the best I can give. Won't be back here.

Great place to stop over for coffee, breakfast or a snack. Great service. Had their lentil salad which was excellent!!!

Stinking attitude from staff member. Stinking teapot, dirty and broken, stinking table not seen a cloth all day. Smells like Cairngorm Coffee are riding on the type of success that doesn't need customers anymore. Absolute nonsense service, totally obnoxious staff member losing her cool cos I asked her something twice. Talking down to us like we were infants in the mighty Cairngorm Coffee Shop...get a grip! Over marketed tinsel show! Learn to wipe a table and wash your dishes!!

Ok - I cannot complain about the coffee itself - choice of espressos and served hot along with water - perfect. But slow service - few places to sit and then only cakes on offer. What happened to all the food options that made this place special. No melted cheese sandwiches for starters! his is what made Cairngorm stand out and a destination for coffee... now - I may go if I need a fix and I am in the close vicinity - optherwise I'll look elsewhere. Shame. As said in other reviews - I do wonder if this is COVID enforced changes - but almost every place I have been recently is severely lacking. We all understand the pressures - but paying the same price for 50% of the service/product doesn't make anyone feel good.

Their coffee is really good!! And their cinnamon bun is something to shout about, many other sweeties too. But what I love is that this place is so light and bright all day!! Great for holiday makers or the digital nomad

Pity as it looks good from outside. Busy inside and was fine to share a table but due to the number of customers the service was slow. Coffee arrived finally - but was in a tiny cup and luke warm and expensive. Cinnamon bun ok. Hope you don’t need the loo as the stairs are deadly and the one loo dark and pokey. Maybe taking the customers for granted.

Very nice place and very nice staff. The choco banana bread was amazing and the cinnamon roll too. The price is fine. We will come back for sure.

Very friendly service and nice atmosphere. Quick service and lovely vegan/veggie options. A great stop in our way back from Dean Village

Delicious food and coffee, lovely staff, quick service. Nice, minimal interior. Thank you! We had an avo toast end cinnamon bun to share.

What an absolute Gem of a cafe! Stylish and minimal interior, great coffee and lovely staff. Will certainly pop back in during my stay in Edinburgh. Cheers guys. Troy, Ireland.

lovely little place near the centre. Friendly staff, good food, good coffee. Would definitely visit again. Not sure about kids - had a hipster vibe to it so probably not one for the kids.

Always a great place to go for coffee/tea but their cheese toasties are to die for. Buttered sourdough bread, generously filled with cheddar cheese and sweet chilli jam. Yum!

Dropped in for a cappuccino and a quick bite ,great selection of coffees and breakfasts really good quality food ,no wonder its busy . Take the wait off your feet and enjoy the atmosphere ,ideally situated on the corner. I will certainly be back to sample the Toasted Banana Loaf & stewed dark fruits which I did not have time to try sounds amazing .

Amazing coffee for a reasonable price. We stumbled upon Cairngorm and walked in, we really enjoyed the atmosphere and the coffee. With just a few spots it doesn’t feel very crowded. Felt like locals enjoyed it, a good sign. Would recommend!

I stumbled across this coffee shop on a visit. It had a great range of food and very good quality coffee. Would visit again.

While visiting Old own during the Fringe Festival, I wandered over to New Town to try Cairngorm Coffee. Definitely worth the walk! The coffee (flat white) was so good that I bought 2 lbs of coffee to take back to the States. My only regret is I didn't buy more!

We accidentally came upon Cairngorm en route to our hotel. We ordered a hot chocolate and a latte. Espresso macchiato was ordered on a subsequent visit. I was happy to see that Cairngorm uses a medium roast espresso blend. At each of our 3 visits to Cairngorm, the espresso drinks were well crafted by the baristi. Friendly, knowledgeable staff made for great visits. Cairngorm is highly recommended for those seeking a superb cuppa!

Cairngorm is usual ok - been a few times and the service has been fairly slow, but today I waited 20 minutes for 2 takeaway flat whites. They made one ruined another and then made me wait 10 minutes while the staff all talked amongst themselves and the already prepared milk got cold. I was late back to work and had a cold coffee . It’s a tiny shop not sure while they need 4 staff? all that seems to happen is they distract each other chatting and you end up waiting forever for your order

A wonderfully peaceful place with terrific coffee and a nice selection of sweet treats to accompany. I can not recommend it enough.

Really liked this coffee shop, serves very good coffee and excellent cakes. Service was very good as well. Will look forward to returning when I'm next in Edinburgh

Their hot chocolate, was one of the best I’ve tried in Edinburgh.

We tried a number of specialty coffee places and Cairngorm is the winner hands-down! Delicious coffee roasted by the proprietor. Staff are incredibly nice and knowledgeable about coffee and gave us great tips on things to see/do in Edinburgh. Definitely a locals place. We liked seeing the baker deliver her goods by hand, daughter in tow. This place is legit - we went every day during our stay.

Loved their iced latte and banana bread. My partner loved their pastrami sandwich so can’t wait to come back to try more sandwiches. Overall great vibe and also the staff were welcoming :)

I love visiting Edinburgh its one of my favourite cities for so many reasons and the fact I can get a decent coffee is the icing on top. This place was a 4 minute walk from my hotel, though would be happy to walk further having tasted the coffee which was Perfect. This place is now top of my list for my caffeine needs on the next visit

Delish coffee and food offering, super friendly staff, nice place to sit. Great all rounder coffee shop that doesn't compromise on the coffee!

I loved everything about this place. Natural freshly baked pastries, the cool atmosphere and the friendly staff. The most exciting thing though was the tea. Absolutely delicious! This might not be the cheapest place but it is worth every penny.

I came here on Easter Sunday in search for a decent coffee, and they didn’t disappoint ! In fact I was quite upset that I only got 1 to take away. Naturally, I went back the following day where I got 2 mochas and a truckle pig(?) toasted sandwich - effectively this is a ham and cheese toastie - but it’s genuinely the best toasted sandwich I have ever had !

Locale giovane e arioso, offre un servizio informale, con ottimi prodotti dolci e salati (scelta mediamente ampia) e ottime miscele di te.

I'll keep this short. The BEST grilled cheese sandwich I think I have ever had. 3 cheeses, super thin perfect bacon on sourdough bread and just the right amount of slightly caramelised/toasted butter on the outside of the bread. Go and eat one today. The end. :)

Lovely little coffee shop. Had great coffee and caramel shortcake in really different surroundings !

It's very small but cosy. The coffee is beautifully smooth, Nice atmsophere. The reuben sandwich was to die for and the dog was welcome which is always a bonus.

Visit each time in Edinburgh. Great coffee and service. Had toasted banana bread on this visit..absolutely delicious - please don't take off the menu☺

We were looking for somewhere to have a proper cup of coffee, and stumbled across the Cairngorm Coffee Co. What a find! Very friendly staff, lovely cup of coffee. If you're near George Street and you want a coffee that is a cut above the rest, seek them out. Enjoy!

Unfriendly staff, not sure a timer with your tea is necessary. 3 quid and barely any water in your pot...

Smerige koffie, vage niet-smakende stevia cola en alleen links gedraaide bio-macrobiotisch voedsel. De hipsters zijn zo druk met ‘supercool’ zijn en hun mannenknotjes opsteken dat ze vergeten kwaliteit te leveren voor de flinke dut die ze durven vragen. Zag er gezellig uit, maar als we genaaid worden, dan willen we kussen óók!

Situé en sous-sol, cet établissement propose un des meilleurs cafés d'Ecosse ainsi que des croissants frais. Idéal pour un petit-déjeuner rapide.

Really good coffee with a good croissant (at a good price!) in this cosy little downstairs coffee bar close to central Edinburgh. Staff were welcoming and friendly and set the standard for the many other coffee shops around. This place is great among them and I would not hesitate to come again.

Tiny little coffee shop short distance from the good shops on George Street. Great cheese toast with chilli sauce and spicy avocado on toast - also very nice caramel shortbread.

We got up every morning while in Edinburgh and went to Cairngorm for outstanding speciality coffees and breakfast snacks. The place is quaint, and full on interesting locals. Highly recommended.

I can't believe I'm slamming a coffee shop, but it's true - my cappuccino was simply awful. Maybe the milk was bad, I don't know... all I know is that there are too many good coffee shops in Edinburgh to take a chance on this pne again.

Excellent little independent coffee house tucked away in the shopping district of Edinburgh New Town.

Lovely big windows and an open feel make this a smashing venue on a nice day. Staff pleasant and efficient, but I think they slowed down a lot as it got busy. High quality coffee, if a little mild/ fruity for my taste.

Six of seven, on the Disloyal 7 challenge, and we were swiftly running out of time to collect 'em all! We clearly didn't plan things out well, as we had to scramble to hit stops 6 and 7 within an hour of closing, on our last full day in Edinburgh. But, in our defense, coffee shops close up super early in Edinburgh!

Tucked away down some steps, nice place to sit and chill with a coffee and some tasty snacks, especially the brownies ! Average priced, worth popping into if passing.

Perfect grilled cheese to start the day! Really nice specialty coffee also! Nice atmosphere in the shop and very friendly staff!!

One of my favourite lunch spots in Edinburgh, until today. Once this was friendly staff and the best grilled cheese sandwich in town. Now unsmiling, chat-free staff who totally forgot my order. Shame, I will not be back.

Walking past, it was the name that attracted me, and I was not disappointed. Their own take on a club sandwich is decent bread, lots of bacon, chicken, some red onion chutney and garlic olive oil- all toasted. Excellent, and reasonably=priced at £5. The coffee, which the company roasts in Aviemore, is equally good. Friendly staff, good music. What's not to like?

Met my brother here for lunch this month. Coffee was ok, toasted cheese sandwich was ok, banana and coconut cake was extraordinary. I can not remember a piece of cake so good in years. It was remarkable. Worth a visit for that alone.

One of the best coffee shop in GEORGE street. We really love the coffee which great taste. Staff are very professional and friendly. We are highly recommended this coffee shop. We had a amazing time with my family!!

Good little coffee shop and has really delicious coffee. Service normally friendly. Worth a visit if you're in New Town

Sehr individuelle Tische und Stühle unter einer Decke aus alten Kaffesäcken.

A group of us popped in yesterday for a coffee after Cairngorm came recommended to us and I must admit the coffee was lovely. It's a nice place to relax and enjoy a coffee/cake just off George Street. We all loved our coffees and were surprised how reasonable they were in price. I would certain return, it's far better than the bigger chain brands.

I fancied a coffee whilst out shopping. I wasn't disappointed by the coffee here, and the flapjack was excellent. The staff are very friendly and the environment nice and cosy on a bitter cold day.

Wonderfil little coffee house. Lovely hot chocolate and croissant. Nice and warm and cozy. Well priced. Expresso was good too

Cairngorm makes a solid espresso and they have pretty tasty bites to grab for breakfast. Situated in the quieter part of Edinburgh, it's a pretty decent place to stop by for a morning bite before a visit to Dean Village nearby. They sell their own merchandise too.

Arrived in Edinburgh on a chilly, gray morning in desparate need of caffeine, warmth and a bite to eat. The pastries were yummy and the coffee hit the spot. The baristas were friendly and helpful, offering suggestions on nearby attractions. My only fomplaint was the size of my cappuccino. It's possible my husband ordered the small, though.

A nice simple coffeehouse with friendly staff offering a really smooth cup in a great location. It even seemed hipster free, at least when we went!

Treated to a coffee here by my wife. I opted for a flat white which proved to be an excellent choice. The presentation was very good and was served to us at our table. The service was excellent and the staff were friendly. Best tasting coffee I have had for a long time. Give it a try!!!

If you are in the city and your day is not complete unless you have a proper cup of coffee you must visit cairngorm cafe

Excellent flat white and peanut butter brownie - will be back! Good atmosphere,lots of windows so nice and bright and good for people watching. :-)

Cool atmosphere, friendly staff and damn good coffee. Nice place to take a time out and read the newspaper in a quiet corner.

Amazing coffee shop that has plently of fine delicious options of toasties and sweets .. Super yummy cheese toastie , amazing brownies and dough.. Chilli jam is a special option too

Came in for a takeout coffee before a show as seen good ratings on here. Saw Oreo Brownies on the desk and had to have one! So so so good! Highly recommend. Flat Whites also tasty - could be stronger though. Nice little shop, small and limited seating though.

We first visited Cairngorm in 2014, just after it had opened and were particularly impressed by their coffee. On our most recent visit therefore it is pleasing to confirm that the coffee is every bit as good as before. Not only that, but the light savoury meal was especially tasty. Friendly and welcoming. We will be back.

Super coffee and great sourdough toastie! Reasonable prices and chatty /knowledgeable staff. Seems to be busy all day but worth persevering!

The food was really tasty, the place is cozy and the staff friendly. We really enjoyed our breakfast!!

One of the many good Coffee shops on Edinburgh. Like the others on Edinburgh coffee is more expensive than elsewhere in the UK. Staff said hello as I walkies in the door. Only negative is it is a bit small to relax in. On a quiet day I'm sure it's perfect.

Service slow, staff were quite rude and coffee mediocre. I wouldn't recommend this place - Burr along the road is much better.

latte with a leaf. My friend has a big cup of coffee. My friend ate a couple of scones and some pastry thing, they were all artisan quality. It has no view so they're doubling down on the quality of their ingredients. There were a couple of iPads locked down if you need something bigger than browsing on your phone, or you're out of battery.

Came here for a delicious Americano and also had a delicious almond croissant too. A small but friendly find. Loved it.

Beautiful coffee, tasty club sandwich (although could have done with two of them!), friendly staff. Always a winner!

We were visiting the city for a week earlier this month and found the coffee scene in Edinburgh to be particularly amazing! And of all of the options we tried (which was a lot), Cairngorm was our favourite. Deliciously tasty java and treats! We were back several times in the 1 week actually! Tried the espresso long, cappuccinos and scones. Quaint little place, very cool. Coffee addicts will enjoy!

Smooth coffee. Not an overwhelming supply of food, but enough. Staff is friendly . We came here to avoid dogs brought into Leo's two blocks down the street.

Located in a basement but with some outdoor seating too. Good coffee but the cheese toastie with chilli jam & the avocado on toast were both flavour explosions - so simple yet so tasty. We then tried the homemade scone - soooo good.

I would never have known this tiny little coffee house existed had I not been with someone who knew of it. I had noticed a tearoom next door and assumed that was where we were headed until my friend pointed out the door.

Lovely little place, always buzzy. Wi-Fi available. The coffee though.. oh the coffee is worth searching out. Decent flavour. Very decent. Staff are lovely and friendly. Two coffees £5.20. Not bad. Do find it. You won't be unhappy.

Although on a Main Street it's tucked away so you have to look for it. But it's worth the effort. A lovely cup of coffee.

You really need to seek this one out as you can quite easily walk past it. Once there it's very small but the coffee more than makes up for it. Friendly staff too.

Expensive. Small cup of cappuccino. Stale croissants. Miserable staff. Have to sit in high perched seats. Won't be returning.

I was taken to the Cairngorm Coffee place by my daughter and son-in-law who had assured me that I hadn't tasted coffee like this coffee. - They were right! Rarely do I actually pay attention to the coffee I'm drinking, but this coffee needed serious contemplation at the pleasure it was giving me. The staff are laid back but their service was excellent - great combination for a coffee stop. Funky (if that word is used these days) decor and obviously a popular place. One thing that I really admired is that they have a 'disloyalty card' - in consortium with a few other 'independents', it encourages you to go to those others for a coffee and a 'stamp'. When your card is full, you take it to the independent you preferred for your free cup of coffee. I like this kind of initiative and it describes perfectly the places and staff.

Very good coffee in this small independent coffee shop. Very easy to miss being below street level, well worth seeking out. Recommended

a modern minimal coffee for hipsters with macbooks or notepad squiggling down nonsense just to spend a quiet hour drinking some coffee. If you dont find it, its because it is just on the lowerground on the right side of frederick street.

The cheese toastie never fails to disappoint, a lot of filling and huge serving. Go on an empty stomach! Coffee fans won't be disappointed either, try the espresso macchiato

Service is impeccable and so friendly in this hidden gem. The coffee is fab and I cannot recommend the grilled cheese sandwiches enough! My partner and I agree it is the best thing we have ever eaten. Charming staff. A must visit when in Edinburgh!

Visited as wanted to find an independent coffee shop. Nice coffee and good cake, Surroundings were pretty pretentious! Who needs concrete lampshades and tea in conical flasks?!? Nice laptop charging points but shame the windowsill was covered in water.

I am reviewing you from inside the shop! I come here most weeks to get some of my work done and enjoy a coffee at the same time. There is a selection of food that is not extensive but what is there is excellent!

As a Edinburgh taxi driver I have tried a good few of our coffee shops. Cairngorm coffee has to be one of the best. Super friendly staff and even better coffee. Food is nae bad either.

Easy to miss below the street level but can have the quiet atmosphere, coffee and newspapers to yourself as a consequence.

Great spot to visit when you are in the centre of Edinburgh - it's simple and trendy and an all round pleasant experience. The staff are really friendly and knowledgeable too - I am quite a stickler for a good coffee and it was great to have someone to take my requests on board.

In Edinburgh for a spot of sightseeing and after a lengthy walk around, felt a bit peckish. Asked around and a few people mentioned Cairngorms for great coffee and toasties. So popped in and did exactly that, had a very nice coffee and a lovely cheese and ham toastie, made with chunky bread. Nice friendly and efficient staff and a few tables outside if it's a nice day. Good location and near a lot of the sights surrounding the city centre. Worth a wee stop if your hungry.

On our latest visit to Edinburgh we were advised that this was a great place for a coffee and a toastie.

A beautiful cafe serving specialty coffee in a nice atmosphere with friendly knowledgeable staff. The espresso was excellent and the staff were happy to chat and offer some advice on the retail selection. Great little coffee shop.

We love this place! Very refreshing atmosphere after running errands/shopping around New Town, and their grilled cheese with chilli jam is legendary (seriously, you have to have one!)

I love the way that no matter how trendy the cafe (so much so it's called a 'company') or how sourdoughed the bacon butty, good old HP and Heinz tomato ketchup persist in a state of pure unadulterated grace.

I have been here on several occasions and have always been able to enjoy a constantly high standard of craft coffee!

Here I am again, I come here every year when I am at the Edinburgh Festival. Today I had two coffees, because the coffee is so good - and strong.Their sandwiches are delicious, always made with fresh artisan bread.

Nice coffee and tea choices. Reasonably priced and nicely tucked in an underground corner. Great presentation!!

I regularly pop in here as its near my work. The sandwiches are massive and have a good assortment to choose. I always get the grilled cheese with sweet chilli. It's so good. The brownies are also amazing and they do sometimes have gluten free options which taste out of this world. The team are really nice. It's really laid back which I enjoy and it has a nice vibe. I haven't tried the coffee but they have a good variety on offer.

Came here for the coffee, and they do a good one! The room feels cosy, overall a pleasant experience.