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The best cafés to work from in Edinburgh

The 10 coffee shops in Edinburgh that are best for working on a laptop, led by Black Medicine Coffee Co, Levels Cafe & Lounge and Red Kite Café.

Ranked by work score: Wi‑Fi, power, seating, hours, what reviews say about laptops and noise, and who recommends working there. One branch per chain.

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  1. Black Medicine is a top place, room downstairs, staff are amazing and good coffee
    r/EdinburghAugust 2021

    Hours, amenities and photos for Black Medicine Coffee Co

  2. They even have three work desks complete with desk lamps and extra sockets! The wifi is free, fast and has so far worked flawlessly.
    sandstonecastles blogSeptember 2026

    Hours, amenities and photos for Levels Cafe & Lounge

  3. Red Kite Café is a spacious, bright café in the Abbeyhill neighborhood, well-loved by remote workers for its relaxed atmosphere, reliable WiFi, and great coffee. This is a consistent Triber favorite.
    WiFi TribeMay 2026

    Hours, amenities and photos for Red Kite Café

  4. It’s not very big but at off-peak times it’s not a problem to get a seat. They have free wifi, extra sockets
    sandstonecastles blogSeptember 2026

    Hours, amenities and photos for August_21 Coffee House

  5. Be warned, though: on the weekend, those same tourists descend on Stockbridge for its bougie farmer’s market, so it can get busy ... On weekdays, Fortitude in Stockbridge is the place to live out your writer-living-in-Edinburgh dreams
    Wild Writing (Rebecca Low)June 2025

    Hours, amenities and photos for Fortitude Coffee

  6. You can grab a seat and not feel guilty about taking up a whole table all day! The wifi at Cairngorm is free and speedy, so it’s a great place to get some work done on your laptop.
    sandstonecastles blogSeptember 2026

    Hours, amenities and photos for Cairngorm Coffee

  7. Between the super fast wifi and the staff constantly bringing fresh water, Nott is easily one of my favorite Edinburgh cafes to work in.
    Voyaging HerbivoreOctober 2022

    Hours, amenities and photos for Nott

  8. The Old Colliery pub at Shawfair is doing a workday thing where you get a table with power socket for the day and a few (soft/hot) drinks and lunch for £10. Seems reasonable!
    r/EdinburghAugust 2021

    Hours, amenities and photos for The Old Colliery

  9. Summerhall is definitely one of my favourite coffee shops to study in. They have large tables, plugs and delicious student-friendly cakes.
    Students at SPS (University of Edinburgh blog)June 2023

    Hours, amenities and photos for Summerhall

  10. There’s free WiFi, a welcoming atmosphere, and both locations (Stockbridge and Home Street) are open until 10pm.
    WiFi TribeMay 2026

    Hours, amenities and photos for Books n’ Cup