Santu Coffee in Edinburgh, City of

Fantastic coffee and friendly service. Also they don’t charge extra for alternative milk!

Santu ended up being our favourite coffee place we visited on our trip to the UK. Excellent flat white, tasty pastry and great service!

One of the best coffees and desserts I have had. Their brews are just excellent Must try if you are a coffee lover.

Best coffee in town, very minimalistic cafe, always very pleasant staff, we live round the corner and always looking forward to getting our coffee on the weekend. Also, really cool view from their window!

Loved the atmosphere, the coffee, and the pastries 🥐 The place looks very subtle from the outside but you shouldn’t miss out on this one 😊 I would also say that it’s quite fairly priced compared to other coffee shops of similar quality in the city.

Not bad. There was no filter coffee and no choice of coffee beans. Not bad, but not the best. No filter coffee and only one option for beans, from Brazil.

One of the best flat whites I’ve ever had. Great beans.

Wonderful little spot just outside of the golden mile chaos. Loved my mocha.

Great coffee, great lemon tart. Became an addiction. 😊

In Scotland it is difficult to find a good coffee or espresso with a noticeable aroma. There's an espresso here that has a really great aroma. unfortunately covered by very strong acid. I'm no expert but perhaps the grinding level should be adjusted finer

A hidden gem for great self-roasted coffee

Best cup of coffee I’ve had in Scotland, and I’ve had a cup somewhere every day for 2 weeks. Friendly service. I wish they offered a larger size. Delicious.

Awesome,really fantastic coffee!! The pastry was delicious too! I am ready for the rest of the day!!

Flat white and Long black. Coffee is slightly acidic but leaves a nutty aftertaste.

Stopped in on a whim after a day of walking around the city and hiking Arthur's Seat. Got an iced latte and was pleasantly surprised that the espresso was the exact roast and flavor I prefer. So many cafes serve very acidic light roasts that don't work as well in milk based drinks, so I found Santu's perfect for my palate. Liked it so much I picked up some Santu beans at another Cafe later in the day.

Coffee was excellent. However do not be fooled by the pictures thinking it's a place to sit and enjoy a cup - it's mostly takeaway only. There is only a single seat and a bench, enough for two people to sit. If you're lucky and they aren't in use you can use them, but in our case they were taken. No visible restroom you could use either. What's odd is behind the counter there was an entire unused portion of the coffee shop completely empty. Maybe seating is coming later? Regardless, while it didn't scratch our "sit back and relax after a hike up Arthur's seat" itch, it was the best coffee we had in Edinburgh so far.

Excellent coffee, lattes, and pastries. The coffee shop is smaller, so it is a good place for take away. There is a small sitting area along the window if you would like to sit a while. The quality is great!

Great pastries, highly recommend.

I love this place! They have properly good coffee, fresh pastries and the loyalty system is so cool- an old fashioned punch card machine :)

I am sorry for the owner of this cafe, mainly for leaving someone as rude as the person left in charge (Monday 25th of March at 13:30pm). She was clearly not the owner of the place and judging by the attitude and tone of voice she was talking. She didn't give a damn about anything. My fiance and I sat down for 1 min and had to leave due to her terrible attitude. Customer service is everything for us so definitely not coming back there. Ami

Not much seating but had very nice coffee

I had a flat white from here while exploring Edinburgh, it was incredible!

The coffee seems to be a very light roast but unfortunately was too bitter

I did some research on coffee shop near Royal Mile and found Santu with its Flat White. The concept is very unique and brings a very warm welcome gesture. For sure will come back to try their pastry.

HIGH level coffee and Divine service ;)

Excellent coffee and lemon tarte! Friendly service.

It's always the small and subtle coffee shop that has the best roast, had a lovely flat white made to perfection, you can taste the quality and the barista makes it to the perfect temperature

Great coffee and pastries from this place !! Definitely worth a visit.

Our favourite coffee in Edinburgh ❤️ This is our go-to coffee whenever we're near Holyrood. The barista is always super friendly and the coffee itself is fantastic. Also makes you feel good supporting a local business and for not getting a starbucks next door 😉

We come to Santu every week as a reward after doing Holyrood Parkrun. The atmosphere is always welcoming and friendly, and they have a wee area for sitting in that's really cosy. The coffee tastes great and they use Brose oat milk which is local to Edinburgh - some of the best oat lattes I've had in the city! I love the loyalty cards too! I'm forever losing loyalty cards so having an option to keep it in the cafe is great, and being able to stamp it like a timesheet is a fun concept!

lovely little place with great service. thank you els for being so lovely :)

Best coffee in Edinburgh. Aussies and kiwis: go here

lovely little coffee shop with friendly service and great coffee

Decent coffee but first greeted by “Door!! ” and the barrister pointing after accidentally leaving the door open!! should’ve walked straight back out after service like that! Very impolite would not ever come back

Happened to be the closest coffee shop to where our bus dropped us off on a rainy day, at the end of the royal mile. Went in on a whim and left satisfied with the best flat white we've had all week long in Edinburgh. The cinnamon danish is very good too

Short visit to Edinburgh and popped in here for an Oat milk Latte. It was great - good quality coffee beans, properly made latte with a nice microfoam. It is about 50 metres away from Starbucks - they have more customers and that's a shame because Santu do a better tasting coffee. Highly recommended.

Excellent coffee and guys were so kind!!

Only accepts card payments. So unfortunately couldn't try today.

I did a quick coffee Google search while wandering the Royal Mile and wanting to warm up. Santu had great reviews for a good reason. Service was friendly and prompt and my cappuccino was so smooth with perfectly roasted beans. So delicious.

Хочеться підтримати цей маленький бізнес своїм визнанням. На жаль, ми не були голодні, щоб скуштувати якийсь десерт, ми лише випили свої напої. Але вони були чудові, в красивому посуді, приготовані привітним баристою. Поки ми сиділи в закладі, багато людей заходили по каву і всіх їх обслуговували з посмішкою. Достатньо дивно читати, що комусь не вистачило місця тощо.

Great Independent with a solidly skilled barista. Support local shops if you can.

Good coffee, small place one table and one bench.

Absolutely delicious coffee and wonderful service - thank you!!

Café riquísimo, mucho más rico que los negocios de alrededor. El barista muy majete también :)

Great nitro made of cold brew 👌 feels like if ale were made of coffee (wheat notes, low acidic).

Best coffee we had in Edinburgh for those who love a nice coffee! Oat flat white was perfect size. Ambience inside was also a lovely step off the royal mile

Great coffee and great value for the price

Nice coffee and pastries. The atmosphere is cosy, however it gets very loud due to the office behind

Nice capuccino ! Quality, good milk, and toasted coffee ☕.

Skip the Starbucks next door and get some real coffee and kindness at Santu

Best coffee in Edinburgh that I’m aware of. Knowledgeable, patient, and skilled barista. Somewhat limited seating; come for the coffee, it’s worth it.

Lovely coffee in my neighbourhood the Canongate. Really nice service/lunch! Highly recommend ☕️

Santu coffee surprised me and my girlfriend with a very nice and deeply flavored americano and a tasty almond crossaint. Quiet and small coffeeshop with a scenic view. A great place to relax. Love it!

Comprei o pacote para fazer em casa ..Eu achei muito fraco ! Já uso um café brasileiro que compro no mercado e além de mais barato muito mais saboroso !!!

Best coffee we have had in the UK by far! And lovely staff who are up for a chat. Thanks so much guys!

Had a nice oat milk cappuccino - will go for a latte next time. Food was mostly sold out at 14.30 but there were no vegan options at that time.

Lovely coffee and my dog got a treat. Perfect scenario!!! 👌

Make a stop here if you’re in the area! The smell alone from the street will tell you it’s a good choice. Tiny shop, family run with excellent tasting coffee.

Friendly barista, very nice coffee

Tiny place. Don't plan on sitting inside. Great coffee!

Lovely find in the centre of Edinburgh, nice music, friendly staff and a lovely atmosphere. I found that the espresso was quite sharp, so it is good if you like those notes. The pastries were also incredibly well cooked, and although I went at the end of the day, they still tasted fresh. I would highly recommend a visit if you're nearby

This coffee was a light in what was otherwise a pretty dark and gloomy Edinburgh day

Great coffee The music and vibe are peaceful They have a very vintage and cool loyalty system for their regular costumers as well

No more Pastel de Nata when we visited but nevertheless: Worth the visit! Great coffee, friendly staff, good pastries. Can recommend!

The best coffee on Royal Mile by far. Lovely staff and nice atmosphere. Dog friendly too.

Lovely little coffee shop, gorgeous coffee, down to earth and friendly staff, regular when I'm visiting Edinburgh for sure

I love their loyalty card. That’s so interesting to press the date of each cup of coffee on the card! The almond croissant is good. And the environment of the coffee shop is really great.

Lovely little coffee shop near Edinburgh's heart. Stopped by to grab a cappuccino in the morning and had to return the same evening for a bag of beans and a pain au chocolat. Wonderful tasting single origin coffee from small, independent producers. The barista was very nice and was happy to talk about the coffee served. Must go for specialty coffee enjoyers!

Top coffee! If you are in the area definitely try it!

Ideal para empezar el dia con un coffee to- go. Muy cordial atención. Te vas con una sonrisa

Excellent coffee place on Royal Mile, just a few steps from the chain selling all that overpriced nonsense they call coffee! Real competitor to another local favourite Room and Rumours.

Lovely time at Santu coffee, stumbled upon the place on the way back from a walk back from Holyrood Park. Met the lovely Kris and even indulged in a cinnamon bun. Lovely coffee and lovely barista

Most amazing teas and coffee in Edinburgh. Kris the barista is great; recommend sitting there for a few hours and having a great chat! He's lovely.

Good coffee! Nice cosy shop, like the music 🎵

Voor een heerlijke verse koffie kun je hier terecht.

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Excellent coffee, ace pastries, cheap, friendly independent. Limited seating inside, which is the only reason I can think of why ANYONE would go down the road to a chain coffee store. Highly recommend Santu. Just be aware - card only, no cash.

Yup! Found another amazing coffee in Scotland. If they serve their flat whites in a 6oz cup, you’re onto a good thing

Definitely the best coffee in Edinburgh! This opened up really near where I work and is a godsend - so much better than its Seattle competitor next door. Lovely staff too

One of the best flat whites I have ever had and I’ve had plenty already. If you’re a true coffee lover, you shouldn’t miss this place.

Nice coffee shop and good pastries, opens earlier than most in the area too!

A wonderful hidden gem for coffee aficionados! The owner has a direct connection with farmers whom he sources the beans from. Quality takeaway coffee with cheery staff. There isn’t any seating at the shop, but there is plenty outdoor seating near the Palace/Parliament.

Amazing coffees and a great person making the coffees

Cutest and delicious place!! And the owner was the nicest person ❤️❤️

The best coffee & bakery in Edinburgh

Croce e delizia questo posto. Da una parte i dolci erano buoni, soprattutto la brioche alle mandorle ma le bevande, e in particolare il caffè espresso, erano fatte male. Il costo nel complesso era nella norma.

Great coffee very close to the tourist areA

I was so happy to come across this wee place. It's right next to Starbucks but I always try to support smaller businesses so went in. I really hate to say it, especially after reading all the lovely reviews but I was extremely disappointed ☹️. The first impression is great. It's really stylish and clean. And the service was very friendly. But there were no chairs, only one tiny uncomfortable looking area in which only one group of 4 or 5 people could sit together. No good if any kind of back support is needed. There were only 2 choices of cake, neither of which I fancied, and the americano coffee I was given was more the size of an espresso. I left with my thimble cup thinking, "Well I'm sure this tiny coffee will be gorgeous to make up for it all". However, it was so bitter I actually didn't drink it. 🤷

Amazing place. Best coffee we had in Edinburgh. Every little detail is thought through, from the decor to the coffee spoons. Great chats with our barista too. And conveniently located right on the Royal Mile!

Great coffee, unfortunately little to no space iniside nor outside to sit and relax

Great tasting coffee, friendly staff and a great music playlist

Best coffee we had in Edinburgh. A lucky find on our way down the Royal Mile. The cakes were amazing also.

Fantastic coffee, great artwork and nice cakes on display.

Cool little spot with great music, delicious coffee and pastries! Highly recommended.

Like to try new coffees, enjoyed it. Barista helped me out to get best style for me. Great little stop when on Royal Mile, nice to get away from tourists even though I'm one of them. Love this city.

Love this spot. Great coffee and great music. Only a couple spots to sit down, but a nice spot to recharge as toy explore Edinburgh.

Delicious coffee and super friendly service!

Disappointing - the coffee was too hot, and thus burnt and bitter. (Updated) Hi Washington - we dropped by for coffee on the 17th, in the afternoon, and we had a flat white each (so two flat whites). It just simply was too hot - the espresso base was very bitter.

Lovely little cafe, super friendly, and beautifully designed packaging. Nice way to start the day.

Barista was super friendly. Nice Brazilian coffee perfect for a cold Edinburgh morning! Trendy interior. Please choose here instead of the Starbucks a few doors down if you’re a proper coffee lover, you won’t regret it!