Best coffee this side of town, either takeaway or sitting in, and save room for a shortbread cookie or other dessert as well. If you're on the High street, just cut through Advocates Close, which lets out right in front of the shop. The staff are super friendly and quick. Just be aware that shop is small, so you'll be lucky to find a table on busy days. If you're looking for a place to sit down, this may not be it. read more

Great coffee shop vibe. I got a gluten free, dairy free oat and raspberry bar that I meant to take back to the hotel. It didn't survive that long. Delicious! I'll be back in the am for coffee and another oat bar! read more

In one word: disappointing Absolutely cute interior space and the reason for the two stars. The rest downhill. Coffee was so sour I was unable to take a second sip. Did you put a shot of vinegar in there? read more

We went to Edinburgh for our first trip since moving to London. I love coffee as much as the next American, and love artisanal coffee shops as much as the next Brooklyn hipster. Luckily, this gem was located just down the hill from our Airbnb (shout out to Andrew, the best hockey-loving, Scottish Airbnb host) When I visit somewhere new, I like to try a different coffee shop every morning. Out of the 3 we tried in Edinburgh, this was by far my favorite. Ordered the latte and a breakfast version of a Cranachan. Both solid choices. Best Part? The historic storefront is absolutely adorable (dare I say, instagram-worthy). It's cozy (aka small with a few chairs) on the inside but doesn't seem to get too crowded. read more

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I like it...im just not sure how its going work especially through winter and let me tell you why. With seating for maybe 5 people and no other standing room your only other hope is then really to be a takeaway coffee shop but there isn't really the service space for that and the ordering/collecting point are side by side so there's no place for a queue to form and feed through to. The coffee is nice, my flat white was pretty good. The roast is subtle so for me as a flat white is lacked a bit of a kick. We went for the lemon drizzle cake, GF which is nice. The bake was dense and not as light & crumbly as I would like. The cake had peel baked it which was bitter, quite nice. If you're not a take away and you don't have space for people to sit and relax I just struggle to see how you will compete with the likes of Wellington for city centre business. I do however wish them luck. N.B. for business owner: tell your staff to get off their mobile phones in front of customers its not very professional especially when its in front of you. read more

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Great pastries. Amazing coffee. While there are two locations on the same street, both of them are quite small. Best off just grabbing a drink and pastry for takeaway. read more

Small place with a great selection of eats. They only have a few seats. Wifi available with a password. The coffee was excellent :) They now have debit. Well worth checking out. read more

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Just okay, Cake was a bit dry and drinks were a bit small. No place to sit until a nice customer moved over to free up seats.

We were in dire need of caffeine as we flew in on a red eye from Canada. After check in we didn't have to go far to find this coffee shop. It's quite small but we managed to grab a couple of stools in the shop to enjoy our coffees. I had a cappuccino wth oat milk and my daughter had a flat white with oat. Both were excellent. Some of the best coffee I've ever had. We didn't try any of the baked goods but they did look tempting. No cash, just card payment. read more

Best coffee I've had in Scotland. If you're used to Australian/NewZealand style coffee shops. (With that perfect textured flat white) this is my gift to you. My only regret is I didn't find it till my last day in Edinburgh. read more

Friendly, efficient staff. Delicious coffees and pastries. Enjoyed this sweet little cafe more than once during our trip to Edinburgh. Definitely recommend! read more

Saw it in the background of one of our selfies and had to go! Great coffee and pastry options :)

Excellent coffee... nice small place with Electronic Music :-) really excellent coffee... really nice small place with Electronic Music :-) read more

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Amazing drinks (tea, coffee, and vegan hot chocolate!), incredibly kind baristas, and delicious pastries (that are also vegan & gluten free friendly--several options for both!). The interior is decorated in a really cozy fashion and the shop really feels alive. Would highly recommend a stop in (we went every day of our visit!) read more

Going to local, independent businesses is important to us when we travel. So searching for a local coffee shop brought us to the Milkman. It was a Tuesday morning around 10:30. There were some people at the tables out front, and some inside. It appeared to be a mix of local business people and students. It seemed like we were the only tourists, which quite frankly, I loved. The ambiance is delightful with old stone walls and charming decor. The man and woman working there welcomed us warmly. Good people can make or break a place for me, and these people were friendly, helpful, and efficient. I got a mocha. Delicious. My friend couldn't decide, so they recommended the Cloud Catcher tea. When it cooled down enough to drink, haha, it was quite tasty. Fruity but natural flavor, not the cloying, sweet artificial fruitiness. They do have food that looked really good, but as we didn't eat we can't vouch for it. Though it appeared to be mostly locals as patrons, it is in a great location for travelers... close to Waverly station, or easy access from High Street via one of a few closes, or just down the hill of Cockburn St. We enjoyed it so much we went back the following morning. And we will go back again, next time we're in Edinburgh. read more

Came here and got some very good coffee with beautiful coffee art! Friendly staff and nice environment as well.

The Milkman was a great place for breakfast. It's located right off the Royal Mile. Definitely reminiscent of the hipster coffee establishment back in the states. The staff were really friendly and helpful. I ordered a filter coffee and an almond croissant. This was the best filter coffee I had while in Edinburgh. It actually tasked like coffee! The croissant was very good with just the right amount of sugar. If you are in Edinburgh and need a great place for a coffee you should definitely seek out The Milkman. read more

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Incredible coffee! This place is the real deal. Definitely one of the best lattes I've ever had. The place has a really cool vibe with stone interior. Also has comfy seats and places to plug in your devices to charge up. read more

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Great food and coffee, a little pricy and not a great place to do work. Very cozy and overall lovely

Small coffee shop in the bottom of advocate's close. The coffee, tea, scones and croissant were pretty good. The space inside is small so if you are here during winter watch where you put your jackets b/c there is very little space especially if it's busy you can't put it anywhere and you just have to wear it while you drink your coffee or tea. read more

Popped in for a flat white before work & it was really good. This cafe is small & well designed & seems to be really catching on to a great trend of nice little cafes in Edinburgh. not much space for a sit down coffee if you are planning on visiting with friends but as a takeaway option it is great. read more

Baby it's cold outside and I really need a nice cuppa warmth. After seeing this pop up on my Instagram feed it was on my list of new coffee places to try. And I'm glad I brought a good friend with me to share this beautiful moment of excellent flat white skills. But first, I'll try and give you a picture of what it is like inside. It's pretty cosy - say 10 seats at most and would potentially fill up quickly. It's very rustic but has a trendy vide too. The background music is quite chilling and not too loud if you were trying to have a conversation. The staff are super nice and a have a dab hand at doing latte art too. Now the flat white. So let's get down to business ... So creamy and smooth and my friend agreed wholeheartedly also. There are pastries and cakes too but I was too full from lunch. But I did have room for one more super smooth flat white to help me bounce all the way home :) read more

Stopped in here first thing after spending a week in London. The coffee here is better than any I had in London. Perfectly nutty and delicious flavor -- they even warmed up the oat milk on the sude. Super cozy spot near the train/bus station with great people watching. Pastries looked delicious as well. read more

We stopped in at this super cute cafe on our way to Edinburgh Castle. It was lovely to get away from the large groups of visitors walking up the royal mile while enjoying some great coffees and pastries. This small cafe has a very nice atmosphere that feels inviting and cool without being to hipster-y. The barista was very welcoming and worked quickly to serve everyone in a timely manner. We got two drinks, a simple latte and a mocha, both were very good and the flavor of the blend was very pleasing. The mocha did not taste like a simple hot chocolate as so many other places' mochas normally do. We also had two pastries, a chocolate croissant and and an almond croissant. Both were light and buttery, and the chocolate was nice and rich. I will definitely be stopping in again next time I'm in Edinburgh! read more

The cutest little coffee bar! The pastries were delicious, though they would be better warmed up. And the drinks are also delightful. A perfect wake me up to start the day. read more

The coffee's decent, the service is OK. It gets really crowded, and doesn't seem to have a bathroom.

This cafe has really, really good coffee. I normally sweeten my coffee but this time I didn't cause it was that good on its own. The interior is very small with limited seating - because of its location, centrally located in Old Town, it also gets lots of visitors. But it has a cozy vibe if you're lucky to get a seat and just chill. It's also dog friendly! read more

Nice place, great music, friendly people, good service and delicious coffee. Perfect place for a very good non Starbucks-Coffee! read more

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Great coffee. If you're Aussie and are stinging for a proper flat white look no further. Staff are amazingly friendly with a small but tasty selection of pastries (incl. gluten free). I could almost have been in Newtown. read more

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Fantastic coffee and delicious cakes, always a great idea to stop by here. There are only a few tables and chairs so it gets pretty cosy inside, but it's lovely to take your time and watch the world go by on Cockburn St outside if you get the chance! Always order the Carrot Cake if it's available. read more

Loved the exposed brick walls and all the little touches. Very cozy and welcoming, amazing coffee and great service. This was our first stop in Edinburgh and is literally 2 minutes walk from Waverley Train Station. Highly recommend. read more

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Love it! Cozy little artisan coffee and tea shop tucked in-between a line of shops, across the street from a steep staircase leading away from The Royal Mile. It reminds me of the hipster specialty coffee roasters in Midtown Sacramento (home in the US). I ordered a mocha, my husband ordered a latte, and we split a scone. All were divine! What I love about the mocha is that the dark, bitter chocolate makes for a more subtle flavor (not sweet), and it collects in small bits at the bottom of the mug (so I enjoyed scooping it up with a small spoon at the end). The coffee art on the latte and mocha were beautifully crafted. The scone was a bit crumbly and also moist, which I was pleasantly surprised by (most scones I've tried have had a drier texture). The Milkman sells chocolates, which look like mini peanut butter cups, in a jar by the register for 1 pound each -- SO WORTH IT -- These rich, dark chocolates are filled with peanut butter and caramel and sea salt is sprinkled on top. I loved the vibe and tastes of this place so much that I insisted we return the following day (and am so glad we did)! The baristas are friendly and chill. The indoor seating is rather limited (only a handful of places to sit) and there are a few chairs outside, but of course no one sits there when it's raining (which seems to happen somewhat often around here). Luckily, we stopped in when it wasn't busy and had our choice of indoor seating. I definitely recommend this place and would love to return yet another time if it works out during our short time left in Edinburgh! read more

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Best latte I've had in Edinburgh, amazing service, and it's a really cute little place too!

If you are looking for good coffee in Edinburgh, this small cafe will not disappoint. Cakes look pretty good too and service is super-friendly. Not certain why I didn't give five stars! read more

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This was probably the highlight of my day here in Edinburgh! Good coffee and pastries! Small and cozy place where you can have a good time with a nice view! Not a huge variety of pastries they change them often, probably just two or three kinds. But it's okay since every single one is really tasty read more

Wonderful little coffee place in the heart of Edinburgh! Amazing coffee and lovely sweet treats. Position right on the edge of old town and new town its the perfect spot to grab a coffee with knowledgable and friendly staff. read more

This is a great coffee shop. It's a bit small, but the quality is spot on. The staff are super friendly, the coffee is very high quality, and the music was good when we were in. Would definitely recommend if you're looking for a fancy hipster pick-me-up. read more

Really cute little coffee shop at the bottom of Warriston's Close where everyone goes to wait out the opening of Real Mary King's Close. The coffee was great, the pastries were good, and the service was excellent. The girls were very friendly and didn't mind that we just hung out without constantly putting in orders. read more

What a charming little coffee shop in the middle of all the hubbub. The seating is not much, but when I came it was not crowded. The barista was friendly and made our drinks perfectly. She even brought it to where we chose to sit! She was knowledgeable and answered any questions customers had. The coffee was excellent too. read more

Been here twice now, and each time has been lovely! Really reaalllly good coffee and friendly baristas. I've had my coffee to go both times, but the interior of the cafe is stylish and welcoming, even though it is small. Definitely a great place to pop in and get a caffeine boost before heading out to new town. read more