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The best cafés to work from in Edinburgh, according to Reddit

The 3 cafés to work from in Edinburgh that people on Reddit named as places they worked from, led by The Old Colliery, The Caley Picture House and Bonnie & Wild. The 7 after them are our own picks, by work score, to make 10.

Ranked by how many Reddit threads name the place as somewhere to work, then by work score. Quoted as written, linked to the thread. One branch per chain.

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  1. The Old Colliery

    Café, Wester Shawfair

    POWER, Reddit recommended

    , work score 100
    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

  2. The Caley Picture House

    Café, Lothian Road

    WI-FI, Reddit recommended

    , work score 100

    Caley Picture House was a cinema and concert venue located in Edinburgh, Scotland.

    The Caley Picture House is good for laptop use, especially if you can get a booth.
    r/EdinburghMarch 2026

    Hours, amenities and photos for The Caley Picture House

  3. Bonnie & Wild

    Café, Level

    Reddit recommended

    , work score 95
    One place I do frequent is Bonnie & Wild at St James Quarter, as there are lots of tables and I just grab a coffee or cider and can sit for like two hours and they've never given me grief.
    r/EdinburghAugust 2025

    Hours, amenities and photos for Bonnie & Wild

Our picks

Reddit named 3. These are the next best by work score, one branch per chain.

  1. Levels Cafe & Lounge

    Café, Almond House

    WI-FI, POWER, Recommended ×3

    , work score 100
    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

  2. Red Kite Café

    Café, Cadzow Place

    WI-FI, Recommended ×2

    , work score 100
    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

  3. August_21 Coffee House

    Café, Causewayside

    WI-FI, POWER, Recommended ×2

    , work score 100
    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

  4. Fortitude Coffee

    Café, Abbey Mount

    Recommended ×2

    , work score 100
    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

  5. Cairngorm Coffee

    Café, Melville Pl

    WI-FI, Blog recommended

    , work score 100
    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

  6. Nott

    Café, Crighton Pl

    WI-FI, Blog recommended

    , work score 100
    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

  7. Summerhall

    Café

    POWER, Blog recommended

    , work score 100
    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

Quoted from the Reddit threads linked, which are not ours. If a quote is yours and you would rather it were not here, email us and it comes down.