Artisan Roast Broughton street

Artisan Roast on Broughton Street is one of Edinburgh's original specialty coffee spots, and it's always felt like a true community hub. It's a really arty place too, with cool blackboards and interesting local art everywhere. The coffee here is fantastic. They roast their own beans, and I love that you can often try different processing methods (washed vs. natural) to really taste the difference. It's a real treat for coffee lovers. Pastries are fine, but nothing to write home about. However, their sandwiches are seriously good – loaded with ingredients. The pastrami sandwich is my go-to! Definitely pop into Artisan Roast on Broughton Street if you're visiting Edinburgh. It's a great spot for a top-notch coffee in a cool, local setting.

Was expecting to get great coffee which I did. Extra happy to report that the salami sandwich was also excellent! The guys there were so nice and helpful too. Got to sample a couple brews before deciding on some beans.

It's a small cute coffee shop. The place is quite small, so it can be hard to find a seat. The coffee was really tasty, but we didn’t enjoy the pastries that much. While buying coffees, i saw something I personally find a bit odd — the pos machine asking for a tip upfront, kind of like the weird practice that started in the U.S. and seems to be spreading here too.

Gorgeous atmosphere, which felt perfect with the light rain! Lovely service, it felt very welcoming. They had a range of options, I opted for the chai tea latte with some honey drizzle (which was so creamy) and a cinnamon bun! My partner had a mocha, which they also had a range of options for, and an almond croissant. Perfect place for a small bite to eat.

It was our first visit to Edinburgh and we were so lucky to stay at a place that was just a walking distance from this cafe. We came here every morning to have a filter coffee and a flat white. We came here frequently enough that we got the 10 stamps to earn a free drink! This is a place that is serious about their beans and the way they prepare each coffee. They obviously have built a good relationship with their local customers who come in every morning on their way to work and they are also very welcoming to tourists like us. We especially love the political ethos of the place - and the weirdly cool decor that delivers that message. Kudos to every barista who works here who just radiate so much kindness and care. There is a nice seating area in the back where one can sit, read, and enjoy your coffee while being surrounded by plants. They also sell beans and we cannot wait to try the beans that we purchased. This coffee shop is not to be missed!

I purchased two different types of coffee bean today and tried two others. I find the coffees to lack body and seem a little coarse. Maybe the roaster likes light roasts but I like medium/dark and I don't think this roaster has it for your Italian style beans that are good for cappuccino. I am not convinced this roaster uses the best of quality beans but it could be they are not getting the best out of them.

Visited a lot of times, they have multiple locations in Edinburgh. They are a coffee roaster and no doubt their coffees are excellent in quality, will never let you down!! They serve good sandwiches and pastries too. Absolutely one of my favourite cafes in Edinburgh!!

The ideal coffee shop. Friendly and welcoming, relaxing atmosphere. Delicious batch brews from different origins, all those I tried were top quality, nicely cared for and distinctive-tasting. Would definitely look no further when after a good coffee in Edinburgh

Was a wee bit early for an appointment this morning so I went searching for a coffee shop. Found this awesome spot with great pastries, amazing coffee, super friendly staff and a Cozi little spot in the back to sip and eat.

ADORABLE little shop. Batista was incredibly friendly and welcoming. Highly recommended the banana bread because it was perfect. Latte was delicious as well as the mocha. They have simple chocolate and salted carmel chocolate as choices. Duckers is from a bridal shower and we all have to take them on an adventure. We though he needed a friend so grabbed these 2 cuties from London.

Super friendly staff, big smiles and quickly made drinks. Chai Latte is sublime- not sugary at all, just lovely spices!

A charming & cozy coffee shop. About a 10 minute walk from my market St.. Hotel. Ordered a Cappuccino and it was very bold/strong just the way I like it. They had 3 options for baked goods & all looked very good. I tried the Lemon & Thyme Bar & it was excellent. Strong lemon flavor with a hint of the Thyme. They have other area locations also. Award winning, fair trade coffee & friendly service. Will be back!

I kind of get the hype, kind of- maybe I would have properly if I consumed coffee more than just in the occasional portion of tiramisu. However, the coffee did smell lovely, it was cosy, the staff were friendly, and they bake a fine cake. Pleasant, but just not to my niche, so I don't really think I can really give it the full chat- listen to someone who loves coffee!!

Artisan have been working away implementing a few positive changes recently so I felt like I should update my review and give an extra star. The cafe has been given a new floor, a new menu board and various small touches to give it a slight refresh which is welcome. They have a new espresso machine; it's not lever controlled like the last one so it misses some of the charm but in general I think consistency is better as a result. There are new items on the menu - in particular I have enjoyed the nitro brew and cold brew options in the summer. Food is still relatively limited but the cakes are good, soup is a good lunchtime option and I've even noticed some sandwiches for sale recently. There is a card machine! I've been waiting years for this as previously you would have to wander over to a newsagent up the road to try and get cash. Contactless. It's still the place I come to most to get good coffee because unlike most other places it's open late (7.30pm on Mon-Thurs). Artisan helped to kickstart a lot of the Edinburgh coffee scene so it's good to see them making improvements and not just relying on their reputation.

What a gem! I bookmarked this spot prior to my arrival due to the positive reviews. I knew I needed to find a place close to my flat that served decent coffee. I have to say that their cappuccino is probably one of the better ones that I've had ever in my life. It's very easy to miss this spot so be sure to pay attention. Once you walk in, you'll see a menu up on their wall. Reasonably priced. If you're getting your cup of joe there, then you'll order and pay after. They have a nice spacious seating section in the back too. It's quieter and happened to be a perfect spot for me to post up and do some reading. I'm a fan. Looking forward to trying some of their other drinks.

I can't really say anything that hasn't already been said, except this is my favourite coffee shop in Edinburgh, and it is among my favourite places I've ever visited in the world! I love how relaxed everything is, and how amazing the coffees are. Always made beautifully and always a fantastic choice of beans from around the world to choose from. Keep up the good work Artisan Roast, you wee beauty!

Mmmmmmm...... A fabulous coffee shop and roastery on Broughton Street, Artisan Roast is so inviting that I could probably spend a whole afternoon there, tucked up in a corner with a new book and stream of flat whites. The roastery room with the long wooden counter, bags of beans and daintily stacked pastries reminds me of Monmouth Coffee whilst the back room is like a crash pad with lots of low seating and stacks of cushions. As for the coffee, you're guaranteed a good cup when all the beans are roasted on site by passionate and thirsty baristas. I've had great cappuccinos and espressos but usually opt for a flat white or americano with a splash of hot milk.

Adorable little place! It can be a little intimidating when you first walk in...as there is no counter and it's a little loud. However, the espresso is delicious and the people patient!

The cakes here were delicious and the coffee was nice and strong. The atmosphere was light and fun, me and my friends enjoyed the easy-going nature of the place. The staff were friendly and even cracked a few jokes. I recommend checking this place out.

Visited on a Sunday evening, and didn't find a place to sit. Had a to-go Cappuccino, and it is easily one of the best Cappuccino I had. Small cup, but pretty same quantity as what you get at Starbucks in US. Warm, refreshing and great taste!

Without a shadow of a doubt, Artisan Roast 'do' the best coffee in Edinburgh. They take coffee seriously by not only making and serving it, but roasting their own beans too. The website keeps punters up to date with what beans they're currently roasting, so you know what's fresh and in stock. The shop itself is very small with only a few stools to perch upon , however there is a Morroccan inspired chilled out room at the back 'the mooch' where you're welcome to get comfy and enjoy the caffeine based delights. Although the main menu item is coffee, they also do amazing hot chocolate supplied by Coco of Bruntsfield which comes in a variety of flavours (try the Aztec one for a chocolate chilli kick!). The staff here are really knowledgeable and friendly, they manage to know practically all there is to know about coffee without being at all pretentious. If you're a caffeine addict, this is where you should be coming for your fix!

OMG I love this place so much. Though, I've been there only once (on my first trip to Scotland) but God, it is so cozy and welcoming. And the coffee I had was perfect. I'd never be able to prepare one like that myself. We spent there some time, chatting and eating our croissants. It was delicious. I'd like to come back in that moment and live it again. Beautiful. Thank you for creating this place and giving me such warm and precious memories. Keep doing this place special and unlike the others.

Artisan Roast, the Broughton St. location, is a beautiful cafe in Edinburgh that seems a gift to the streets and a little kiss of hipster-cool-creative, and reminds me of Los Angeles that I consider home. It is by far the most glorious cafe I've been to so far in Edinburgh, and as LA Native who has traversed the cafe scene (due to the drinking laws), I've seem some pretty cool cafes. Artisan Roast I visited this past Saturday and was washed away happily by what I found. From the outside, it is a black painted store front with a gold sign cut out with letters declaring 'Artisan Roast'. There is a red bench and people with unmanageable curly hair and alternative attire standing outside. My friends hesitated, but I was invigorated. These were my people. We opened the door, a black walled room with hip barstools and a shelf of freshly roasted coffee beans from their facility down the road. A man of baldness with a rich and swirly beard wearing a light blue flannel said, 'There's more room in the back, feel free to sit down', and so we walked past the huge expresso machine, and into a room that was another world altogether. Low, red cushioned benches lined the room as french press lanterns dangled from the ceiling at eye level while sitting. The walls were decorated with international burlap coffee bags, and there was a hanging curtain fabric that made the room feel like we were sitting in a middle eastern tent. I felt like we had been transported. We made our way back to the front to order, and looked up at a variety of over 20 types of beans and four different brewing techniques,V60 filter, cafetiere, aeropress, and stovetop, as well as the expresso machine. And there was a soup of the day. We went back to our seats and waited for our Monsoon Malabar from India, our Divina Providencia from Honduras, and our Aricha Woreda from Ethiopia. Each one had a different sculpted flavor that was revitalizing and delicious.Artisan Roast2 Wandering back into the streets of Edinburgh, I knew I had left a little bit of myself sitting in Artisan Roast, contemplating life and listening to 'Brown Eyed Girl' by Van Morrison. And I was okay with that. Find more of our reviews at Literarypixie.com.

Great coffee with great service. Highly skilled bean juice extractors serve up perfectly crafted cups of artisanal caffeine. None of that pretentious barista mentality can be found here. Prices are on the extremely high side, most we paid in Scotland, but that comes with their location. I got a latte with oat milk, wife got an americano, and I poured our water. I can safely recommend everything here and not be in any fear of loosing my ravenous cult like Yelp fallowing, comprises of mostly my mother.

There is nothing better than getting that first cup of coffee in the morning, taking a sip and letting the warmth run into your chest into the depths of your soul, waking all your senses and making you feel like you can face the day. Seriously, nothing better. And Artisan Roast achieves this beautifully. I've been coming in more frequently lately since I have to drive up Broughton street to get to work. Happy to report the coffee is consistently awesome. I've also started buying my beans from Artisans for those lazy mornings at home and with those beans, I've made some amazing coffees lately. I love the vibe here too. It's a great place to catch up with friends, get some work done, or just to sit and soak up the ambiance. Staff are lovely and seem to know their stuff. Highly recommended if you love great coffee.

I like Artisan Roast because it has delicious coffee in a cosy, old-worldsy environment. Although I came here to work and assumed they would have wifi (silly me), I still had a great afternoon here and got a lot of non-computer work done after discovering that there is no wifi. My latte was fantastic and the croissants and brownies looked amazing. This place has great quality food and beverages, but what I liked most was that it felt like it was so removed from the hustle, bustle, and technology-obsessed life of the outside world. If you come prepared to chat or read in one of the tall chairs in the bare-boards front room or curl up in the cosy back room, then you'll be set. Just don't bring your technology and expect to be surfing the Internet. Artisan Roast also felt a bit like stepping back a century in time with the spartan wooden benches and it was not the warmest of places to sit for a few hours in chilly November. That said, I really liked the charm of the place and will come back to curl up with a book and a coffee.

City cab driver recommended but I was not impressed, prices are good but not very warm or friendly. I only had a mocha and croissant but the powdered chocolate was clumped at the bottom of my coffee , here for a few more days but will not return.

I am always looking for good coffee - often it is difficult to find and Edinburgh is not a great place for good coffee but Artisan Roast is one of the places that can actually deliver a good cup of filter coffee. There a few other places in town that can deliver a good espresso or flat white but when it comes to a good cup of filter coffee Artisan roast is the place to go. They roast their own beans and they do a pretty decent job of it. I tried all their coffees as pour overs on the V60. The roasting is a bit dark for my taste (more a fan of the lighter roasting favored by the likes of Square Mile, Tim Wendelboe and Coffee Collective) but they do know what they are doing. I also had a flat white here and that was very good as well. Did not try any of the pastries but they did look good as well. The place itself is nothing special but a nice enough place to hang around for a cup of coffee or two.

Great coffee! After that, nothing more is necessary to say, but perhaps good to add: friendly staff and very nice healthy snacks (savory and sweet). Always my place for coffee when in Edinburgh!

The Artisan Roast is definitely the place to come if you're a serious coffee drinker. The aroma that hits you as soon as you walk in just about gives you a day's caffeine fix. Further, the environment is totally unpretentious and feels genuinely laid back, giving a really enjoyable experience. They're all about sourcing their coffee beans ethically and giving autonomy to the individuals who produce them as well as giving a reasonable price to the customer in the shop. I had a cafe latte and, although I don't drink coffee all that often, it was delicious, rich and creamy. I also saw a tempting selection of cakes which looked well-priced and tasty. The srvice is pleasant and quick, but the clinching factor for me is the chilled out mood which takes over as soon as you walk in.

Fantastic flat white -- perfectly smooth and creamy without being overly milky. Beautiful. The back room is quiet, cozy and great for reading, writing, pondering... a wonderful little spot that I'm happy I found during my time in Edinburgh! Note: indeed, there is no wifi.

Cappuccino just ok. Nice ambiance for a coffee shop, bakes goods tasty but nothing very memorable. Chocolate shavings in the coffee were a nicer than average touch.

Artisan Roast is without question the "founding father" of good coffee in Edinburgh. Here, they know their beans; they know - inside out - the intricacies of the right grind, the right tamp, the perfect pour and how to get the milk just right. And thats not just for espressos -- if filter coffee is more your thing, then you're in for a taste sensation here. Artisan Roast is passionate about coffee, (but not snobby!) and it shows. My coffee was delicious. The place has real ambience... and "The Mooch", out the back is a cosy place to spend an afternoon. If you love coffee, this is the place to go. If you're not the biggest fan, this is definitely the right place to go to try it again.... you may be surprised at how different, and how gooood, the coffee is when it is made by passionate individuals who really know their stuff. Being a barista is a career choice for these guys... not something they're doing to bide their time. If you need further proof of excellence, Megan, one of the Baristas was a semi-finalist in the 2011 UK Barista Championship.

Best coffee in town. The seriously make it with love. Not the best pastries but still nice to eat. Cool relaxed funk vibe. Interesting moustaches on the guys too.

My grandad lives in a farmhouse in Wales. Everything is very rustic there - you know, lots of jute and heavy woollen jumpers and stuff. He has a ceramics workshop out the back where I'm told he throws pots (always nice to have a special place to go when you get that cross, I suppose). He turns wooden things as well (so they face the right way, perhaps) and eats rye bread and there's a rickety old bench next to the log pile outside. His wife bakes really good marmalade cakes and the hot chocolate is never quite as sweet as you think it will be. It is very much like Artisan Roast on Broughton Street. I, as some reviewers have also confessed, am not by any means a coffee connoisseur, so I felt a bit of a fraud coming here in some ways. I'm not the target demographic. But come I did, and Yelp I do, so review I shall. Yoda I am apparently becoming. The hot chocolate varieties are unprecedented in my experience - lavender, rose and black pepper, and another which I can't recall. Being fan of roses as much as, if not more than, of ribbons, I'm surprised I went for lavender, but there we go. It was... exactly as you might expect lavender-flavoured hot chocolate to taste: not very sweet, but rather a faint hint of chocolate spiced up with that kind of pungent floral kick. I've got to say, it didn't work perfectly for me and it was a bit gritty at the bottom, but as an experiment it was quite fun and I wouldn't advise against it. What *really* didn't work for me was the space - I felt cramped and I had to keep shuffling my chair closer into the table to let people past. I was beside the wall, rather than sticking out into the room, so I'm not entirely sure what was going on there. The serving staff took a long time to notice me - takeaway customers were being prioritised and a fair number of people entered, queued, got served and left in the time that I was at my table waiting. This also happened to my friend who joined me later. I'm not sure if you're meant to just go up and grab somebody (there's no actual counter) but it wasn't clear. As a side note, there's a sign by the door that says "J K Rowling never wrote here". That really made me laugh.

Coffee bean sacks on the walls and they even have pillows made out of them, these guys are serious about their coffee it seems. And so they bloody should be, all these watered down 'Grande' sized cups that chains pump out, it's nice to see an Americano served that isn't a mile high. There isn't actually a counter top in this narrow converted terrace, just a nice big coffee machine on the side that takes the brunt of the business. Big black chalk boards listing prices but also a nice section explaining what the coffees are and how they are made (the difference between a 'long black' and an 'americano' for example). The 'Mooch' out the back is the cosy sitting area that is just that, cosy, a little low on space but as the benches are mainly all around the sides, it looks a little like a Morrocan smoking den, which is not necessarily a bad thing. The coffee was lovely, was going to get a second but realised I had already drunk a double shot and didn't fancy wandering the streets of Edinburgh looking like a jacked up coke-head high on the caffeine, so quietly tucked into my pain au chocolat served on a rather sweet granny type porcelaine plate instead.

So I had heard a lot about Artisan Roast and had seen it pop up towards the top of Yelp lists and had been wanting to try it out for a while. However, being a tea enthusiast and not a fan of coffee, I hadn't been in much of a rush to get here. I finally had the opportunity to catch up with a friend who lived nearby Artisan Roast, so I jumped at the chance to go there. I wasn't really sure what to expect, except coffee of course. When you walk it, it has the look of a dimly-lit, unfinished basement. That's cool for me, since it reminds me of a number of coffee shops in Athens and Atlanta, Georgia, where I went when I was at uni. Although, back then, the unfinished basement look wasn't necessarily always intentional :) Ok, so back to Artisan Roast... I did like the vibe. And I had NO idea you could by fresh baked bread there! That's cool. And I was pleased to see a few options of hot chocolate on the wall. The only one that was available that day, though, was the chilli hot chocolate, so I went with that. Having been to quite a few places around Edinburgh, I realise that it's common to have your drink served in fairly small cups compared to high street coffee shops, but at a slightly higher price. As this is understandable for artisan coffee, I didn't quite get why the hot chocolate was so small. As far as the taste, it was good, but again for the price I was surprised that it was from a powder mix and not from real chocolate. The seating would be a bit tight if you were expecting to come here with more than a few other people. Overall, I liked the vibe of the place, but would be wanting to try some other drink on my next visit. I can't say I'm overly excited about Artisan Roast, but as I'm not a coffee drinker you may not want to take my word for it... my friends seem to love their coffee

If for no other reason, visit Artisan Roast for what will be the best espresso you can experience in Edinburgh. We went to a few different cafés in Edinburgh because my partner has an obsession with coffee that borders on batshit crazy, and the quality of espresso here fully justifies walking a town in all directions for coffee. Find seating in the front of the café if you are of the tall persuasion. As I do so often love to paint with broad strokes, methinks Scottish folks are, by nature, dwarfs, as evidenced by the extremely tight spacing for bench seating in the rear drawing room.

Much as I like to think of myself as a coffee aficionado, I'm really just a coffee enthusiast (snob). That's why I go to Artisan Roast. Run by a bunch of baristas who really are coffee aficionados, they'll talk you through what you're drinking, tell you why it tastes as good as it does and give you advice on what coffee you should buy (Frankly, you should stick with the stuff they roast on site, it's incredible). Alternatively, if you don't want the conversation they'll make you the best coffee you've ever tasted (probably). Order your chosen beverage and take a seat in the 'mooch', cutely decorated with cafetiere lights and hessian sack cushions. I recommend a flat white, but if you want something different the Ampola is delicious and nutty., with hints of chocolate. If coffee's not your thing they do a few teas and a fantastic lemon-grass and white chocolate drink which they get from the fabulous Coco in Brunstfield. If coffee is your thing (and it will be once you've been), look no further.

Gorgeous wee coffee shop served by friendly cool staff. Artisan roast is simply perfect for a quick stop or to sit in and inhale their amazing aromas of freshly brewing coffee. It's quirky interior is shabby chic and makes you feel very relaxed - perfect to chill out. They have a great selection of pastries and croissants to satisfy sweet cravings, today I just had my favourite flat white to take away. Creamy, delicious, smooth and served at the perfect drinking temperature. Happy days:)

This place is for serious coffee drinkers. You can smell the aromatic coffee once you enter here. Their coffee is strong and straight, like the Italian way. With limited seating and space. You may be lucky to sit at the "Mooch" room. They make full use of their roasting machine. Which means they roast their coffees. So many selections! Been here many times. Today I ordered the hot chocolate. Fantastico!

Well considering the last million reviews have been 5 star reviews - I suppose I'm not the only one to discover this amazing place! The coffee is sooo delicious. The hubs and I went here on one of our first weeks here. Our friend knew about it so we wandered around and found it again as it can be tucked away if you don't know what you're looking for. We managed to spend a good 3 hours at least just sitting and chatting in its quaint and cozy little living room in the back. I feel like there should be different names for coffee shops - that sell delicious coffee such as this fine establishment and then shops that sell grade B coffee where you can hang out all day in to study or do homework on your laptop. This is the perfect coffee shop in the sense that it allows you to feel all comfy inside and you don't feel like you ever want to come around and just grab a coffee to go and ditch the place. In fact, a to go coffee here should be illegal. The end. And no, you can't come here to do homework on your laptop but, please, bring a novel if you're coming by yourself. Maybe a warm blanket, some slippers. Okay no? Maybe Artisan Roast doesn't want me advertising that you can come live in their living room. Anyway, the staff is super friendly - so friendly, in fact, if you check out their website there is a pic of an awesome staff member with a super rad mustache. Then there is also an equally amazing picture off a staff member naked. Mhm, naked with a steaming pot. Yes, go, look now. I'll wait. See? Awesome right?! I also loved the food. I had a croissant while my friend had a brownie-delicious-fudge-square-thingy. Both were delicious! Wish this place was a wee bit closer to my flat as I would go here everyday, but, alas, I suppose it must be for special occasions :)

Cool little cafe. Nice decor and brilliant coffee. My friend had a hot chocolate and loved it too. There's no WiFi if your hoping to do a bit of work there but maybe that's the plan.

As the other reviews show, no one in town questions whether Artisan Roast makes the best coffee in Edinburgh; if you like coffee and want the best, go there. Their coffee is equal to if not better than that available from any coffee scene in the world, from Seattle to Sydney. And I use the word "scene" advisedly. As amazing as the coffee is, this place is something of a "scene". I had to knock a star off because the ordering experience is so annoying. There's no counter and no clear place to stand or anyone to give your order to. You come through the door and you're standing in an open room with no indication of how or where to order or who even works there. Instead you spy an array of bedraggled hipsters languishing in varying shades of befuddlement. Once you've been there a few times you'll know which ones actually work there, so you place your order and once the magical coffee arrives you forget how irritating it is. The staff are nice and helpful, but I really wish they would sort this out as I hate standing about awkwardly, especially when it's busy and no one knows who's next or what to do. But I keep going back because no one but no one makes coffee like they do.

I'm always on the lookout for good coffee. It's in my genes. My parents have sold coffee since before I was born, and they love to tell stories about how I would eat the coffee beans off the floor when I was young. In 1990, when I was barely 14, my dad taught me how to make espresso drinks, and to this date people still tell him that they preferred my mochas to his. Any time I go to a new place, I think to myself, "I hope I can find some good coffee". It's a sickness I know, but I can only handle so much of the mediocrity that is Starbucks, Costa, and Nero. Thank goodness Edinburgh has Artisan Roast. I came in here early on a Saturday morning after leaving the other half sleeping in bed. It's his thing. He likes to sleep. I can only handle so much sleep. Since we were here meeting up with people for a Stag Do, I knew my only chance to see anything that didn't involve drinking was in the morning. I looked at the sprawling board, and ordered a double cappuccino. My espresso drinking habits have moved significantly down the milk scale, and I'm still flabbergasted when people order Venti lattes at Starbucks. Who can really drink all that milk? My cappuccino came to my table, and it was perfectly sized. I then noticed they did do filter coffee. Before, I noticed the flat black and flat white, and when it comes to non-milk coffee drinks, I do prefer filter. Oh well, I sat back to enjoy the cappuccino anyway. It was heavenly. Slightly sweet, slightly bitter, full of flavor. Plus the foam was very well done, with a couple of hearts decorated on top as the Baristas today seem to like to do. The woman working was quite friendly, and we chatted about a few things. I also noticed they have a wide range of interestingly flavored hot chocolates which I asked about, and she mentioned they came from Coco Chocolates just two doors down. Before leaving, I asked about the coffee beans they sold. I wanted to take some home to try it in my French Press, and unfortunately, they were out Sumatra (which is by far my favorite region that grows coffee). She did mention the espresso blend was 70% Sumatran, but I took her suggestion and ordered the Bolivian coffee to take home. She warned me that none of their filter coffees were that good with milk, which is fine by me as I don't use it. This morning was the first opportunity I had to make the coffee, and I am pleased with the recommendation. The coffee is absolutely marvelous. I can definitely recommend this place to any one who is on the lookout for delicious coffee in Edinburgh. Apparently they also have a coffee van (and a VW nonetheless) at the Sunday market. I don't think I'd ever go anywhere else for coffee if I lived nearby.

I was in need of a caffeine boost so last Saturday I decided to pop into Artisan Roast as I happened to be in the area. So.. what to drink. I was looking at the menu and one of the girls asked me if I needed help. Then I spotted V60 and wanted to know more as I'm still a V60 virgin - or am I? Stay tuned... The girl beckoned me over to show the process of how V60 coffee is made. A filter, a glass jar of sorts and 18grams of coffee + hot water. I was intrigued so I decided to sample it. They told me they'll bring the coffee over. I went to the back room and it was cosy as the wood burning stove was on. I must say that that was the only cosy thing, as the padded wooden benches weren't the most comfortable to sit on. My coffee arrived. It was brought in a glass jar accompanied by a small cup. I asked for milk and the guy explained that the 'floral notes' would not benefit from the white stuff. I persisted, as I'm not a black coffee drinker but I did try it without milk too. The coffee definitely had a lightness about it, but I wasn't particularly wowed. I mean .. filter coffee - isn't this the way coffee has been made since day one? Albeit these days you would use a electric coffee maker. Nevertheless, I do like this place. The staff are genuinely enthusiastic about coffee and are very helpful. I paid £2.60 for my V60 and left. ;-)

Where coffee is the art form in this establishment. And old space transformed into something like a coffee closet. A little bit rock n roll a wee bit Scottish, pure and simple. Pastries are help yourself(don't mind if I do!) and the atmos is uber cool to be in. Solo or with a friend you won't be disappointed. This has to be the ONLY place to come for coffee in Edinburgh, Right?!? Enjoy! Big love

My name is Anastacia and I am an Artisan Roast addict......I've taken my consuming passion for this place and it's coffee to the point that when I ran out of the beans I took home with me- I started ordering from their web site. Paying in pounds. Do you know what the exchange rate is with U.S. dollars? The shipping costs? F*&% MY CARBON FOOTPRINT!!!!!!!! I NEED THIS COFFEE!!!!! Do you want to know that I bald faced lied to people that I had used all my beans when in reality I had no intention of sharing a DROP? Do you know that I roam the streets looking in coffee shop windows shaking with caffeine withdrawl hoping to find something close in comparison?????

Laidback to the point of being horizontal, this is one for those of you seeking no frills or nonsense coffee and tea, with minimal options in terms of pastries etc. Their gunpowder tea has the required edge, the atmosphere's conducive to casting off the cares of the day and the prices are undeniably keen. Nice folk, nice place & good times.

Amazing place. I am very big coffee drinker and I really am picky of what coffee I drink and this place aced everything I love about coffee. They roast coffee at the place, which makes coffee as fresh as you could ever get. Secondly they know how to prepare perfect flat white, so I got all I need from a coffee - rich ,freshly roasted, coffee, prepared with love and caring. Atmosphere in shop is amazing, staff friendly, is as good as it gets.

'Twas lovely to visit the original Scottish Artisan Roast after frequenting the Glasgow one for ages. It's not much different in decor, and the coffee is similarly excellent, though I don't think this AR does food as I didn't see any being eaten or vein advertised, and the daily soups are my favourite part of the Glasgow branch. The staff were excellent though, from their chat whilst making the coffee to the actual coffee itself, these guys know what they're doing. I didn't head into the back where there's a big seating area as I was only getting a coffee to go, but it looked nice and cosy and was relatively busy, so you can tell it's a popular place. Some of the best coffee you'll get your hands on!

NOTE: If you're an American and drink cappuccinos from Blue Bottle, Stumptown, Intelligentsia, etc. you need to order Flat Whites in the UK to get the same drink you are used to having. This place is definitely worth a visit. They have an old school hand pump espresso machine that produces excellent shots. All drinks are served with a full double shot (as it should be). The interior is super funky. There is no traditional service counter. You just open the door and there is the machine on an old table against the wall. The staff was helpful and polite. We had 2 flat whites and they were the best in Edinburgh. The pear tart and almond croissant are good options for food.

"Oh I'm sorry. I was looking for the coffee shop but I appear to have walked into your mid-renovation house by mistake. But seeing as I'm here how about you make me a coffee?" I'm not much of a coffee drinker but what I had here (a latte as I'm a southern softy) was very good. Be aware that this sort of coffee shop is like hipster crack so you may see a few of them lurking around the joint, be careful you don't trip over a super-long knitted scarf. So the coffee is great but the seating is terrible. My friend and I were in the "Mooch", or whatever it's called, but didn't hang around after our coffee and brownie (which was also very good) and went elsewhere instead. There are loads of powerpoints but I couldn't see an anything about WiFi. They also have a surf (like, the sea, and that) club if you're into that sort of thing.

This place had been on my radar for a long time and finally I had an excuse and some time to drop it. Small, cosy, simple and inviting interior makes you want to stay for a while, which I was only happy to do. AR takes their coffee seriously, something I had heard and am glad to see was not just an expression of sale. Ordered my usual benchmarking cappuccino, and as expected was presented with a small, perfectly formed cup of rich, flavourful and dark elixir topped with a good strong foam topping. I find it rare to stay in one place for more than one coffee, preferring to move onto a new place or finally stop procrastinating on whatever it is I used coffee as an excuse to get out of, here I made an exception. The second cup I had with one of their well reviewed cinnamon bun, with my coffee companion opting for some other cake offering which apparently went down as well. I shall be back!

Located in the bargain bucket Notting Hill of Broughton Street, Artisan Roast is one of the standouts. It doesn't look it at first, with the overdone and outdated Arabic / Moroccan theme failing to score any charm points, but the standard of coffee really is second to none. A decent cappuccino is practically impossible to find in the UK. The froth at the top and the coffee below never seem to come together properly, resulting in one or two passable mouthfuls before it descends into little more than an over-milky tasteless mess, with a pile of froth (the best part) stuck at the bottom when you've finished. That's not the case here, not by a long shot. Till the very last sip, their cappuccino is a creamy, fuzzy concoction of caffeine-laden perfection, and worth far more than the reasonable asking price. I've never actually tried anything else in here, but that's worth five stars alone.

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I've wanted to come in here for ages, but I think I'm always around Broughton Street at the wrong time of day to catch it during opening hours. Basically, what I mean is, I know Broughton Street better by night and use it for its alcoholic offerings more often that not, rather than its fine coffee. So I finally made it here one Sunday, as I'd heard the coffee was very specialist and carefully picked and fantastic. There are two areas you can sit down in, one being the small front section that faces out onto Broughton Street, and the bit where the coffee barista person makes the coffee in this little space that joins up with the main café. It doesn't have that usual separation and boundary between customers and employees, it's all open and you're all in each other's space, but I think that gives Artisan Roast that nice, chilled vibe where you feel like you're drinking coffee at a friend's house. You can also go and sit in a section called The Mooch at the back, which has some hanging cafetiere décor going on and coffee sacks on the walls. It's set up in quite a communal way, so that I reckon if it got quite busy and you were in a friendly mood you'd probably end up chatting to the person next to you, as you're pretty much slouching around in comfy seating in what feels like someone's living room. Anyway, the coffee definitely was fantastic. I had two Americanos, which I drank far too quickly, so I then spoke to the friendly coffee dude who recommended some coffee beans for me to take away. He definitely knew what he was talking about, which was reassuring. The coffee beans are roasted on site, so if you're a coffee drinker of any dedication level, I would make the effort to get in here and buy a bag of beans to take home and sample.