Printworks Coffee in Edinburgh, City of

This is a conveniently located coffee shop near the tram stop at The Shore. It serves the usual offerings of a cafe of this standard.

Visited the Very pleasant staff kings Rd Portobello branch, close to home. One tea one Americano £7. Tea really nice and coffee ok. Service a bit slow. Sat outside in sun. Would recommend the bins were moved to improve ambiance and fag ends swept up from under the bench. We will visit regularly but wish for quicker service. Hope the business does well.

First time visiting there with my friend. Lovely place, had a delicious Chai Latte and friend had a Flat White. Friendly staff and quick service. Would like to come back again.

Went in for a coffee and cake and asked if there were any gluten free and l was told to look at the labels and then came the charge of £6.90 for a gf chocolate cake (small) and a flat white . 😱💯☕️ Also got blocked in by a truck at the parking area

We've been here several times over the years and always enjoyed it, however, recently the experience has been disappointing. Service has become really poor to the point where it's uncomfortable and food mediocre at best. Watery soup with tiny amount of bread, wraps with half the amount of filling and sad salad leaves. Coffee is nice but there's better places out there that offer better service. Won't be back.

I’ve passed this place a number of times and really liked the look of it, always busy and seemed popular. Headed down for brunch today and was really disappointed. Ordered the French toast but told they no longer do it, so opted for scrambled egg. Took a while to come and alas were an odd texture and completely tastleless. They were done in the microwave and suspect it was powdered egg rather than actual eggs. Seems a real shame as on the menu they state they use local ingredients and the best stuff made with love. This didn’t seem to apply today, staff seemed harassed. Coffee was good which was a saving grace but I won’t be back for food. All in all overpriced and disappointing.

Our Airbnb was just around the corner so we came a couple of times to the Printworks Coffee for lunch as well as grabbed coffees in the mornings. It was always busy and there was lots of staff. At one lunch (July 17/23), we had Cajun Chicken Baguette, Chicken Chorizo Baguettes and Chicken Pesto Baguette. We also had numerous espresso's, latte's and Americano's! At one time, I asked for a receipt and I noticed that I was charged for sit-in instead of take-away so they refunded me the extra money as soon as I mentioned it. I think it was because the staff member was not used to ringing up the orders. We really enjoyed dropping in there!

Felt like we overstayed our welcome, staff seemed annoyed we didn’t leave sooner, apologies if we annoyed anyone.

Reasonable food but they forgot to bring my coffee. I ordered scrambled eggs with salad on sourdough toast. It was good and delivered quickly. The orange juice I ordered was from a bottle in the fridge so little to say about that. I'm still waiting to receive my flat white...

Was in the area one Saturday morning for work, and after a 6am start, with it being late morning now I was in need of my coffee fix and something to eat. Decided upon the Printworks Coffee as I heard good things about it. For a Saturday morning it was packed, so ordered their breakfast roll and a coffee to go. Prepared in a no time and was very tasty. Staff are very welcoming and will chat with you. If in this area of Edinburgh again in future, I will most certainly pop in here again.

Quick efficient and friendly service with lovely coffee…. Which I had been hungry when I visited because the food looked amazing

Went for brunch today....decent choice on the menu, order was taken quickly and the food was really good. The prices are also fair. The service though was very poor.... 1. When the food arrived, we weren't asked if we needed any condiments (which I did) 2. When the waitress came to clear the table, she never asked if we enjoyed our food 3. We said thanks when the tables were cleared, and nothing from her 4. We were never asked if we wanted anything else...as the waitress was walking off, I had to ask her if we could have more coffee The waitress herself was dour and just looked like she didn't want to be there. If she is that disinterested in providing a service (apart from providing zero engagement), she should just find another job. I have been a few times before and the service was great, so maybe there has been a change in management and therefore a changed in expectations of the service their staff should be delivering.

We had breakfast here on a Christmas weekend away and it was divine, service great too. Nothing more to say 10/10!

My go to place in Leith. Lovely coffee and cakes. Especially the cheesecakes. Great wee location that won't be a secret after the trams come down.

Visited for the first time today on a recommendation. Only one girl serving who was clearly new and unsure what she was doing. The coffee came out and was not warm even though I had asked at the counter to make sure the coffee was warm. We asked the girl to get us fresh ones, the guy in charged then stormed out, grabbed it and brought us back the same coffee with clearly some hot water poured in, no apology. We had to ask for the table to be cleared and then our coffee was finished by the time the food came out. This is all very disappointing, really need to try harder.

Fantastic wee cafe in Leith. Proper local, family owned place. Good daily selection of paninis and hot meals. Coffee beans are great! Weekend brunch is especially good.We come regularly with our 2 kids, they got high chairs available and the staff is always welcoming and friendly. Love the fact that this cafe has a simple warm touch to it, it is not just an Instagram kind of place. Their food is fantastic and the prices are decent. A must try when in Leith!

Me and my flatmate went to go and enjoy a lunch there...little did we know that it would be the complete opposite experience we had prepared ourselves for! Considering the times that we are in, myself and my flatmate politely waited at the door outside as we could see the place was pretty busy. After waiting a minute a waitress comes to open the door and aggressively addresses us with “are you in our out”. Slightly perplexed by this interaction we say we would like to have lunch. She ushers us in and says find a space and sit. As we scan the room we notice the place is full. We both look at the waitress, she just stares back and walks off and leaves us standing like a pair of wet haddocks left in the rain. We are both horrified that she encouraged us to share a table with complete strangers- as I mentioned earlier considering the apprehensive and dangerous times. Also, please take note that this establishment is not large in space, so there would not be a shadow of doubt she knew her place of work was at full capacity. We swiftly left, not impressed and quite upset by the whole ordeal.

Good place to stop for a coffee or/and something to eat. You can sit inside or outside, construction st is a good location, but you might be aware that right now the council is working in the second route of trams, but even that it's...

The place for great stop and rest and quality coffee.Also at the weekend enjoy brunch items. Its small but cosy. Light and airy with outside seating.

Jumped in to this place by coincidence, turned out to be the best spot! Good, strong coffee and delicious cake and on top of that, friendly and chatty staff :) Recommended!

Often looking for somewhere to go for lunch and get drawn here. The soups are Union of Genius, healthy and delicious. Great prices and friendly service.

belle surprise pour un petit dej « i love Scotland » délicieux ! Accueil super sympa, de la bonne musique, du wifi...

Six of us went here, based on Tripadvisor. Pleasant, helpful and attentive staff. Good coffee. Lovely cakes. Nothing else to add.

Pure chance led us to the best coffee we have had in the UK and the breakfast was simple, quick and really good. Really should have tried the whisky and almond cheesecake but there wasn't room.

Mean coffee Wicked service Yum as food Heavenly smells Visited a couple times while in the area and was always happy!! Staff always helpful and chatty. Ate the falafel wraps twice and several cheese cakes which out a smile in the dial for the day....

This is a very nice cafe close to The Shore of Leith. Pleasant atmosphere, good food and coffee, and good prices.

Simply the best coffee house around the Shore!! I am glutton free and they just make the best scrambled eggs plus sausage on glutton free bread:it's scrumptious and washed down with a lovely white coffee. Of course they have a huge range of yummy delicacies....

Stopped for a coffee and ended up having a breakfast. It looked great and I wasn’t disappointed. This is a busy place and I can see why.

We dropped into this place after wandering along Leith Walk on an afternoon ramble to explore the Leith area. They serve a very good flat white using Monmouth coffee beans - and the cakes looked pretty good too, although not quite enough to tempt me...

Nice relaxing atmosphere, small and cosy. Excellent service. Lovely coffee and wonderful breakfast - I Love Scotland Bap.

I've been here twice now and looking forward to my next visit already. The coffee is smashing, bacon rolls well warmed and buttery and the staff are very friendly. Great for a Saturday/Sunday brief/debrief.

This is my go to place. Fantastic Monmouth coffee. Aytac and Michaela’s attention to detail is second to none. Amazing cheesecakes. Locally sourced soups from Union of Genius. Yummy wraps and filled paninis. Sit relax and watch the world go by.

Decent food done well....... fresh The whole menu makes your mouth water! And..... Love sitting outdoors in this lovely street in Leith- love Leith

We popped in for a quick coffee-and-something before starting the long drive home after a weekend in Edinburgh. The coffee was lovely, and the almod croissants (which were our 'something' of choice on this occasion) were moist and tasty. Pleasant, friendly atmosphere.

I dine hear often , sometimes for breakfast other times just a coffee or light lunch. They always have great soups, lovely sandwiches and cakes. Coffee is smooth and rich. Crew is always polite and friendly with great service. Nice welcoming atmosphere. Walls decked with local art. Lots of local's ,eating, working doing deals. Nice bathroom. national papers and local whats on literature around. Its a great place that you can sit outside when the sunshines on Leith.

Nice to sit outside in the sun if you get a table, but can get crowded. Coffee is very good, as is the cake. Definitely worth a visit if you are in the area.

Early morning visit, great coffee, no bitter aftertaste, just perfect. Good selection of cakes and pastries, reasonable price and free WiFi.

Not a very nice atmosphere to be in when u hear staff arguing in the back. Badly treated staff by the management felt he treated one young girl very badly while I was try to have a peaceful coffee

Aytac is a great man, the place is lovely and coffee and sandwich is delicious. Must be the best place in Leith

You would think that a good coffee was a no brained for a coffee shop but it’s not always the case. Been meaning to come into this place for ages and I finally got here. Really good flapjack too

Went in here for a few coffees was pleasantly surprised that they served coffee from Monmonth in London one of my favorite coffee is London and cheaper 😂

Busy wee place but staff were efficient in serving queue quickly but in a very friendly manner. Overall, great service, very tasty hot soup and delicious paninis.

Friendly staff, good food and reasonably priced. A surprise when everyone around them is taking stupid money for sub standard food. Definitely worth a return visit.

This a top place in Leith. Very friendly staff who are always welcoming. The breakfast, brunch and lunch are always top drawer. Top picks coffee, soups, brunch and cake.

just came for a nice coffee, and ended up with a lovely lunch, meat platter with great food. (including the best olive oil! ) and a chat with the owner that made us walk away with a smile on our face!

Just moved to the area and like to buy/eat at the local cafes. Very professional outfit - lovely food (breakfast and lunch), helpful and efficient staff, and great food for take away and eat in. Each time I come in for a takeaway the lovely owner checks I am ok with my order, checks if I need bag, opens the door for me and all with a smile. lovely local venue - you must go

Simply delicious, only stopped for coffee as I have had an operation and I'm in crutches so a wee treat outdoors, we ended up having lunch as the food looked delicious, it was vert tasty. The staff were great and it was a busy little place. Will definitely go back.

I have visited this place for the first time and I'm sure I will be back. Tasty coffee but the cheesecake is the one I fell it love with. You can taste the quality of the product. Small and cosy place of you want to come for a chat with a friend or need some good piece of cake!

Great coffee house in Leith! The weather was so nice that me and a friend sat outside with our drinks. Would recommend!

Walked past this place without noticing it a few times, then saw the reviews on TripAdvisor so stopped in on our last day in Edinburgh. The breakfast (smoked salmon, scrambled eggs, sourdough bread) was yummy but the coffee (a latte in my case) was spectacular. Really noticeably different from other coffees I've had. The ambiance was nice (Tom Waits music) and it was overall a very lovely breakfast experience.

Called in for lunch and with friends . We sat inside and I should have known by the fact that tables were not being cleared that there was going to be a problem.

We came in for brunch on a Sunday and managed to get a seat inside. It was very warm as they cook all the food behind the counter (not in a separate kitchen) but not really a problem for us as the door was open and we're not that fussy!

One of my favourite coffee shops in Edinburgh - and there's a lot of competition in this great coffee-loving city. Dog-friendly too!

Nice staff, decent latte, good pastries, good music overhead (and not obnoxiously so), and they let me sit there working for hours on end. Wifi is not password-protected, though, so don't do your banking or spycraft there.

This is a true gem tucked away in Leith. Firstly it's location means that is not overly crowded or full of students (though it can get busy around lunchtime). The cafe is bright and airy with comfy banquette seats and some outdoor seating which is great for when the sun is shining. Tables are big and there are even plugs available for those working or studying. Loads of the food is sourced from local businesses and it is all delicious. Staff are super friendly too!

We arrived here in this coffee shop because it is one of our daughter's famous places to eat here one of the great sandwiches and drink her coffee.😀 Friendly owner and great staff.

We came here on the search for lunch and good coffee away from the City centre.

The café is a really nice spot to take a break, either for lunch (really nice paninis, focaccia, soup etc) or a coffee including a rich chocolaty piece of cake. Staff is really friendly and the place itself a busy (but not too busy) bright and comfy place - recommended to everyone - be sure to have a good (and yummie) time...

Leith's best Cafe (and coffee) by far. Friendly staff, great atmosphere...oh and did I mention that the coffee is the best in Leith.

We had simple panini lunch and coffee. Eats come with a small side salad which would be better with soft lettuce rather than frissee which looks pretty but not such a joy to eat. Other than that the food is very tasty, cakes too, and coffee top notch. Eat inside or out front. Staff friendly and efficient and some nice poster artwork on the walls at the moment.

Called in for lunch today , made to feel very welcome. Enjoyed panini and coffee . Both excellent . Prices very reasonable .

They know how to make a great cappuccino. Coffee beans are perfect for my taste buds. Best coffee in Leith and quite possibly Edinburgh. Nice place to have lunch as well.

We were staying nearby and popped in for breakfast, the coffee was great and the scrambled eggs were amazing! Staff were friendly and service was friendly. Will definitely return for one of the delicious looking cakes if we are in the area again.

There are a couple of excellent baristas in here who have clearly been trained in using a high-quality roast. Staff are friendly. The menu is vegan-friendly (a couple of regular options and typically at least one soup).

Great lunch with awesome staff. Relaxed atmosphere and wide ranging menus for all tastes. Coffee was well done and the service excellent. I will be back

Lovely lunch. Reasonably priced, super tasty panini and wrap. Lovely coffee. Will definitely visit again.

Whilst staying a night in Leith myself and my partner needed to have a decent breakfast and a good strong cup of tea.Glad we found and went into this cafe as the service was very good and the owner was a pleasure to talk to.

My favourite spot for breakfast on the weekends. I think I have only ever ordered one thing from here and it's the french toast with bacon, ricotta and pistachios. It's delicious and you can definitely skip lunch....

For quality coffee and a snack you cant go wrong in dropping into the Prints Works - service is brisk and care is taken with what is delivered. The only thing I would suggust that care is taken to maintain the outside envirnment - I know tricky but just the extra 'brush up' when no customers are sitting al-fresco would be great.

Lovely bright cafe. Staff and nice and efficient. Coffee was tasty. Range of cheesecakes is fantastic. They are very nice. Almost like a normal sponge cake on top of cheesecake. Very good!

Lovely cafe to sit and chill. Food is always good, as well as the service. I go there on a semi-regular basis and would recommend it to anyone.

My husband and I pop in here every time when we are nearby and never have been let down. Nice, cosy place with very friendly owner and his staff. Food is really amazing. There is always a selection for carnivores and plant eaters, always fresh and tasty. Cakes are to die for. Highly recommend.

Really confusing system they have. We waited for a waitress to come, and then had to ask if we needed to order at the counter, which we did. The sandwiches in the counter window are not what the signs say, so after a long, confusing time of figuring out which sandwiches they did have, my family had already eaten their lunch. Coffee was just okay. The pictures on the wall are totally inappropriate for children to be staring at. So as much as we wanted to like the place, our experience was not one we want to repeat.

Paninis here are amazing. Coffee is best in Leith. Service is always friendly and nothing seems too much trouble. Soup from Union of Genius always a winner too.

A regular visitor too this wee cafe and everyone I take says what good coffee it serves up. The staff are very peasant and unobtrusive too. This time I took some french friends, both veggie and meat eaters, and all had something to suit, soups salads, wraps and paninnis, and of course coffee. prices are good too. Try it at least once.

Small with nice decor. Picked 2 panini's but both unavailable...the panini's on display were not actually what they said they were on the price tags. Very confusing. Finally ordered one. Panini was tasty...although had a oily feel/taste to it. Not sure how they heat them but came out very thin and crispy/oily. Coffee was good although it was served with really cold milk on the side. Chilled the coffee quickly. I'll be back to try again

I have visited Print Works Coffee House a few times now and will continue to go back. All the staff are very friendly and happy to make food suggestions. The sandwiches and soup are fantastic!

STOP PRESS! The Print Works is a great little cafe, from the moment you receive a friendly greeting on arrival. The food is not only superb but equally offers very good value for money. The Crombies Sausage and scrambled egg open sourdough sandwich was soooooo tasty. Decided to indulge with a chocolate brownie...WOW this we both agreed surpassed the excellent one referred to in my previous cafe review. This had nuts which we concluded made it all the better (as long as you do not have nut sensitivity) it is highly recommended. Got offered a loyalty card on settling the bill...this IS one that I will keep in my wallet for future visits!

Print Works is a fantastic spot for lunch, I go often! They have the best paninis and the staff couldn't be friendlier. What isn't made there is sourced from Edinburgh's best, especially the cheesecakes and the unusual soups. It's my favourite daytime food spot in Leith!

Can only agree with the other enthusiastic reviews. Small point: the location shown on the map is shown too far north. Printworks address is 42 Constitution Street, Leith, which is just south of the Bernard Street junction (west side)

My business partner found this coffee shop after a meeting with our bank manager and what a find it has turned out to be.

We've walked past this cafe many times but Saturday was our 1st visit. We had the "I Love Scotland" bap and the Crombie's sausages with scrambled egg on sourdough toast, both super tasty and extremely filling. Which unfortunately meant there was no room left for any of the mouth watering cheesecakes that were teasing us from the glass counter. The cafe is bright and clean, the staff we're friendly. Definitely be back for cake and coffee very soon!

went in to this cafe for a very late lunch on Friday afternoon. i was very hungry and ordered the chicken caeser salad wrap, millionaire cheesecake and a latte. I had to wait for about 5 minutes for it to be prepared. The chicken wrap was amazing, the cheesecake was better and the coffee was pretty good. A real find will be back very soon.

We just happened in on this place Very bright and clean with great local art displayed. Great menu with locally sourced ingredients. Super coffee.

I use this place as a takeaway lunch spot. They always have lovely soup choices and my favourite bite is the veggie wrap. Never disappointed and the staff are very nice. The choice of cakes is calorific and lovely looking. I've not been tempted 'yet'. Is very popular place.

Great coffee and cakes . The Artisan cheesecakes are wonderful . Big portions too !

the coffee here is great and the atmosphere is nice, staff seem pleasant. I've visited twice, once for coffee and cake and the other for take away cake. The selection of cakes is great but the size of portion for around £3.50 cost is not worth it, plus it's inconsistent. I took away 2 pieces and one was like a half slice.

I love this wee place. My pals and I use it as our special wee treat place on a Friday morn after dropping the kids at school. The staff are friendly, the coffee fab and the breakfast buns very tasty. I also had the porridge which does not look that big but couldn't finish.

Charming little cafe, not much room and probably not space for more than a table of 4, however a nice atmosphere. We had some deliciously sausages, which we were told were locally sourced and only available at the weekends.

There are so many coffee houses in Edinburgh it's difficult sometimes to sort out the average ones from those that get it just right.

It would be easy to overlook Print works, it's situated in an area absolutely saturated with cafes and restaurants, most of which I'd tried before going here. However, this place outshines them all, without exception. Firstly, let's talk about the coffee, oooh the coffee, by far the best I have had anywhere, ever! High praise I know....then there's the food, Print Works, works with local producers and ensures only the freshest, produce and ingredients, and you can really tell. I have soup from here on a regular basis, it is always delicious, and never the same two days running! The panini's are also seriously good. If you're hankering after the sweeter things in life, they have a huge array of cakes and naughty treats, which as yet I have resisted, but have been told by colleagues of mine, that they are also something to behold! Aside from this the staff are absolute sweethearts - They are so friendly and helpful. Get yourselves along people, you won't regret it!

Mainly had coffee and cakes with friends and had one delicious bacon roll. Place and staff a delight.

I pop in regular for my fix of coffee. Always the same quaility. Never ever had bad one or even slightly below the usual standard. Being a coffee lover that's a rare find.

We had a good lunch, the kind you would expect from a cofee shop. The food tasted great although the salad was not as large as hoped. The cakes and other savouries looked tasty - we had the homemade flapjack and it was good. The staff were friendly and helpful

Came in mid morning for brunch, two of us had smoked salmon and scrambled eggs on sourdough bread, one had porridge. Massive portions (I couldn't finish mine) and reasonable prices. Lunch menu looked good too.

It was a bitterly cold December morning and having turned down the offer of spending £30+ for breakfast in a nearby hotel we popped into the first eatery we liked the look of. Printworks is clean, staff are friendly and the coffee is good. Two please. Then I saw someone eating a sausage sandwich and we had to have one each. Nothing splendid just a soft bap, sweet peppery sausage and some brown sauce. The closest I got to heaven that day!

My wife and I went to Printworks (note correct spelling!) Coffee House for lunch on Saturday and shared a delicious antipasti. They didn't have all the veg but gave us extra meat instead, which was a bonus as the meat was delicious as was the pesto and humous which seemed to be homemade.

Во время бранча здесь дают очень вкусные супы дня (один вегетарианский, второй нет), мне очень нравится ролл с фалафелем, неплохой кофе, а в этом районе, наверное, один из лучших. Всегда есть свежие газеты.

I just had their vegan soup for lunch today, called Arabian Nights soup. It caught my eye the moment I read it on the board outside. This is one of the tastiest soups I've ever had. It had a generous lot of vegetables and other amazing ingredients which completely made my day! Please make this kind of vegan soups more often. I make the most of the loyalty cards for the yummiest coffee! I love Print Works :)

Lots of choices between sweet and sour, freshly prepared smoothies and good coffee combined with friendly and quick service. What else can you ask for on a lazy morning? Would recommend it.