The best cafés to work from in Edinburgh
The 10 coffee shops in Edinburgh that are best for working on a laptop, led by Starbucks Coffee, Black Medicine Coffee Co and Fruitmarket.
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.
02Black Medicine Coffee Co
café2 Nicolson Street, Edinburgh★ 4.5Wi‑FiWork 92
05Artisan Roast Broughton street
café57 Broughton Street, Edinburgh★ 4.7Work 87
06Howies Waterloo Place
café29 Waterloo Place★ 4.6Work 85
Howies Waterloo Place is a restaurant in central Edinburgh serving traditional Scottish cuisine with locally sourced, seasonal ingredients. The dining room is large and bright, creating a relaxed yet convivial atmosphere.
07The Scottish Cafe & Restaurant
caféScottish National Gallery, The Mound, Edinburgh★ 4.2PowerWork 80
08Origin Coffee (South College Street)
café6-8 South College Street, Edinburgh★ 4.4Work 72