ConvoPlaces

Cafes open early in Edinburgh

40 venues, ranked on what OpenStreetMap actually records about each one.

How this page is built. Every venue below is drawn from OpenStreetMap and scored on recorded facts — Someone needs coffee before 8am - before a shift, a flight or a commute. Venues that OpenStreetMap knows nothing relevant about are left off rather than padded in, which is why this list is shorter than the total number of cafe-type venues in Edinburgh. Full method.

Compare at a glance

Rank# Venue Hours Takeaway Access Outdoor Wi-Fi Indoor
1 Starbucks Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Not recorded
2 Caffè Nero Yes Yes Not recorded Yes Yes Yes
3 Starbucks Yes Yes Yes Not recorded Yes Not recorded
4 Black Sheep Coffee Yes Yes Yes Yes Not recorded Not recorded
5 Costa Yes Yes Yes No Not recorded Not recorded
6 Black Sheep Coffee Yes Yes Yes Not recorded Not recorded Not recorded
7 Step One: Coffee Yes Only Yes Not recorded Not recorded Not recorded
8 Costa Yes Yes Yes Not recorded Not recorded Not recorded
9 Caffè Nero Yes Yes Not recorded Not recorded Not recorded Not recorded
10 Dalmeny Deli Yes Only Not recorded Not recorded Not recorded Not recorded
11 Gordon Street Coffee Yes Yes Not recorded Yes Yes Not recorded
12 Artisan Roast/Circular Coffee Yes Yes Not recorded Yes Not recorded Not recorded
13 The Edinburgh Press Club Yes Not recorded Yes Not recorded Yes Not recorded
14 Little Fitzroy Yes Only Not recorded Yes Not recorded Not recorded
15 Lounge 33 Yes Not recorded Not recorded Not recorded Yes Not recorded
16 Brekkie Yes Not recorded Not recorded Not recorded Yes Not recorded
17 Constable Coffee Yes Only Yes No Not recorded Not recorded
18 Blank Street Coffee Yes Yes Yes No Not recorded Not recorded
19 Blank Street Coffee Yes Yes Not recorded Not recorded Not recorded Not recorded
20 Happy Bean Cafe Yes Only Not recorded Not recorded Not recorded Not recorded

Swipe the table sideways for the remaining columns. recorded   recorded as absent   not recorded in OpenStreetMap. A dash means the tag is missing, not that the facility is. Showing the top 20 of 40.

The ranked list

  1. Starbucks

    Cafe · 1A Haymarket, Edinburgh, EH12 5EY

    • Wi-Fi
    • Hours published
    • Outdoor seating
    • Step-free access
    • Takeaway

    Hours: Mon–Sat 6am–7:30pm; Sun 7:30am–7:30pm

    Why it ranks here: Open by 6am · Open by 7am · Open by 8am · Wi-Fi recorded · Takeaway available · Outdoor seating · Step-free access · Has a website

  2. Caffè Nero

    Cafe · 4 Waverley Bridge, Edinburgh, EH1 1BQ

    • Wi-Fi
    • Hours published
    • Outdoor seating
    • Indoor seating
    • Takeaway

    Hours: Mon–Sat 5am–10:30pm; Sun 7am–9:30pm

    Why it ranks here: Open by 6am · Open by 7am · Open by 8am · Wi-Fi recorded · Takeaway available · Outdoor seating · Has a website

  3. Starbucks

    Cafe · 46 Dreghorn Link, Edinburgh, EH13 9QR

    • Wi-Fi
    • Hours published
    • Step-free access
    • Takeaway

    Hours: Mon–Fri 6am–7pm; Sat–Sun 7am–7pm

    Why it ranks here: Open by 6am · Open by 7am · Open by 8am · Wi-Fi recorded · Takeaway available · Step-free access · Has a website

  4. Black Sheep Coffee

    Cafe · 8 Haymarket Square, Edinburgh, EH3 8RY

    • Hours published
    • Outdoor seating
    • Step-free access
    • Takeaway

    Hours: Mon–Sat 6am–10pm; Sun 7am–9pm

    Why it ranks here: Open by 6am · Open by 7am · Open by 8am · Takeaway available · Outdoor seating · Step-free access · Has a website

  5. Costa

    Cafe · EH1 1BB

    • Hours published
    • Step-free access
    • Takeaway

    Hours: Mon–Sat 5:15am–10pm; Sun 7:30am–8:30pm

    Why it ranks here: Open by 6am · Open by 7am · Open by 8am · Takeaway available · Step-free access · Has a website

  6. Black Sheep Coffee

    Cafe · 25 North Bridge, Edinburgh, EH1 1SB

    • Hours published
    • Step-free access
    • Takeaway
    • Vegetarian
    • Vegan

    Hours: Mon–Sun 5:45am–8:30pm

    Why it ranks here: Open by 6am · Open by 7am · Open by 8am · Takeaway available · Step-free access · Has a website

  7. Step One: Coffee

    Cafe · EH10 4QQ

    • Hours published
    • Step-free access
    • Takeaway

    Hours: Mon–Fri 6am–6pm; Sat–Sun 9am–4pm

    Why it ranks here: Open by 6am · Open by 7am · Open by 8am · Takeaway available · Step-free access

  8. Costa

    Cafe · 48 Earl Grey Street, Edinburgh

    • Hours published
    • Step-free access
    • Takeaway

    Hours: Mon–Fri 6am–6:30pm; Sat 7:30am–6pm; Sun 8am–6pm

    Why it ranks here: Open by 6am · Open by 7am · Open by 8am · Takeaway available · Step-free access

  9. Caffè Nero

    Cafe

    • Hours published
    • Takeaway

    Hours: Mon–Fri 4am–10pm; Sat 4am–9pm; Sun 4am–10pm

    Why it ranks here: Open by 6am · Open by 7am · Open by 8am · Takeaway available · Has a website

  10. Dalmeny Deli

    Cafe · Station Road, South Queensferry, EH30 9JP

    • Hours published
    • Takeaway

    Hours: Mon–Fri 6am–2pm; Sat 8am–12pm

    Why it ranks here: Open by 6am · Open by 7am · Open by 8am · Takeaway available

  11. Gordon Street Coffee

    Cafe · 6 Market Street, Edinburgh, EH1 1DE

    • Wi-Fi
    • Hours published
    • Outdoor seating
    • Takeaway

    Hours: Mon–Fri 7am–7pm; Sat 8am–7pm; Sun 8am–6pm

    Why it ranks here: Open by 7am · Open by 8am · Wi-Fi recorded · Takeaway available · Outdoor seating

  12. Artisan Roast/Circular Coffee

    Cafe · 72-74 Leith Walk, Edinburgh, EH6 5HB

    • Hours published
    • Outdoor seating
    • Takeaway

    Hours: Mon–Fri 7am–5pm; Sat–Sun 9am–5pm

    Why it ranks here: Open by 7am · Open by 8am · Takeaway available · Outdoor seating · Has a website

  13. The Edinburgh Press Club

    Cafe · 20-30 Cockburn Street, Edinburgh, EH1 1NY

    • Wi-Fi
    • Hours published
    • Step-free access

    Hours: Mon–Sat 7am–7pm; Sun 9am–6pm

    Why it ranks here: Open by 7am · Open by 8am · Wi-Fi recorded · Step-free access

  14. Little Fitzroy

    Cafe · 46-48 Easter Road, Edinburgh, EH7 5RG

    • Hours published
    • Outdoor seating
    • Takeaway

    Hours: Mon–Fri 7am–5pm; Sat–Sun 8am–5pm

    Why it ranks here: Open by 7am · Open by 8am · Takeaway available · Outdoor seating

  15. Lounge 33

    Cafe · 373-375 Leith Walk, Edinburgh, EH6 8SE

    • Wi-Fi
    • Hours published

    Hours: Mon–Sun 7am–4pm

    Why it ranks here: Open by 7am · Open by 8am · Wi-Fi recorded · Has a website

  16. Brekkie

    Cafe · 107,109 Morrison Street, Edinburgh, EH3 8BX

    • Wi-Fi
    • Hours published

    Hours: Mon–Fri 7am–3pm

    Why it ranks here: Open by 7am · Open by 8am · Wi-Fi recorded · Has a website

  17. Constable Coffee

    Cafe

    • Hours published
    • Step-free access
    • Takeaway

    Hours: Mon–Sun 7am–4:30pm

    Why it ranks here: Open by 7am · Open by 8am · Takeaway available · Step-free access

  18. Blank Street Coffee

    Cafe · 78 Princes Street, Edinburgh, EH2 2ER

    • Hours published
    • Step-free access
    • Takeaway

    Hours: Mon–Fri 7am–8pm; Sat 8am–8pm; Sun 8am–7pm

    Why it ranks here: Open by 7am · Open by 8am · Takeaway available · Step-free access

  19. Blank Street Coffee

    Cafe · Victoria Street, Edinburgh

    • Hours published
    • Takeaway

    Hours: Mon–Fri 7am–8pm; Sat 8am–8pm; Sun 8am–7pm

    Why it ranks here: Open by 7am · Open by 8am · Takeaway available

  20. Happy Bean Cafe

    Cafe · 14 Easter Road, Edinburgh, EH7 5RG

    • Hours published
    • Takeaway

    Hours: Mon 7am–3pm; Tue–Wed closed; Thu–Fri 7am–3pm…

    Why it ranks here: Open by 7am · Open by 8am · Takeaway available

  21. Machina

    Cafe · 36,38 Marchmont Road, Edinburgh, EH9 1HX

    • Wi-Fi
    • Hours published
    • Outdoor seating
    • Indoor seating
    • Step-free access

    Hours: Mon–Fri 7:30am–3pm; Sat–Sun 8am–4pm

    Why it ranks here: Open by 8am · Wi-Fi recorded · Takeaway available · Outdoor seating · Step-free access

  22. The Milkman

    Cafe · 7 Cockburn Street, Edinburgh, EH1 1BP

    • Hours published
    • Step-free access

    Hours: Mon–Sun 7am–5pm

    Why it ranks here: Open by 7am · Open by 8am · Step-free access

  23. The Nook

    Cafe · 19 Haddington Place, Edinburgh, EH7 4AF

    • Wi-Fi
    • Hours published
    • Outdoor seating
    • Indoor seating
    • Takeaway

    Hours: Mon–Sun 8am–4pm

    Why it ranks here: Open by 8am · Wi-Fi recorded · Takeaway available · Outdoor seating

  24. Munro

    Cafe · 4A Bridge Road, Edinburgh, EH13 0LF

    • Hours published

    Hours: Mon–Fri 7am–3pm; Sat–Sun 8am–3pm

    Why it ranks here: Open by 7am · Open by 8am · Has a website

  25. Hank's

    Cafe · 162 Fountainbridge, Edinburgh, EH3 9RX

    • Hours published

    Hours: Mon–Fri 7am–3pm; Sat–Sun 8am–2pm

    Why it ranks here: Open by 7am · Open by 8am · Has a website

  26. The Glass Cafe

    Cafe · 30A South Gyle Crescent, Edinburgh, EH12 9EB

    • Hours published

    Hours: Mon–Thu 7am–2:30pm; Fri 7am–3pm

    Why it ranks here: Open by 7am · Open by 8am

  27. Fir Espresso Bar

    Cafe · 2 Fountainbridge Square, Edinburgh, EH3 9QB

    • Hours published

    Hours: Mon–Wed 7am–5pm; Thu–Sat 7am–9pm; Sun 8am–5pm

    Why it ranks here: Open by 7am · Open by 8am

  28. Troy

    Cafe · 18,20 Dalry Road, Edinburgh, EH11 2BA

    • Hours published

    Hours: Mon–Sun 7am–5pm

    Why it ranks here: Open by 7am · Open by 8am

  29. Oz Cafe

    Cafe · 329 Calder Road, Edinburgh, EH11 4AH

    • Wi-Fi
    • Hours published
    • Takeaway

    Hours: Mon–Sun 8am–5pm

    Why it ranks here: Open by 8am · Wi-Fi recorded · Takeaway available

  30. Printworks Coffee

    Cafe · 2 King's Road, Edinburgh, EH15 1EA

    • Hours published
    • Outdoor seating
    • Access: Limited
    • Takeaway

    Hours: Mon–Sun 8am–5pm

    Why it ranks here: Open by 8am · Takeaway available · Outdoor seating · Step-free access

  31. Red Kite Café

    Cafe · 7-8 Cadzow Place, Edinburgh, EH7 5SN

    • Wi-Fi
    • Hours published
    • Indoor seating
    • Step-free access
    • Non-smoking

    Hours: Mon–Fri 8am–5pm; Sat–Sun 8:30am–5pm

    Why it ranks here: Open by 8am · Wi-Fi recorded · Step-free access · Has a website

  32. Loudon's Cafe & Bakery

    Cafe · 94B Fountainbridge, Edinburgh, EH3 9QA

    • Wi-Fi
    • Hours published
    • Step-free access

    Hours: Mon–Fri 7:30am–5pm; Sat–Sun 8am–5pm

    Why it ranks here: Open by 8am · Wi-Fi recorded · Step-free access · Has a website

  33. Clock on the Shore

    Cafe · 35 Shore, Edinburgh, EH6 6QN

    • Wi-Fi
    • Hours published
    • Access: Limited

    Hours: Mon–Sat 8am–4pm; Sun 9am–4pm

    Why it ranks here: Open by 8am · Wi-Fi recorded · Step-free access · Has a website

  34. Mr Eion, Coffee Roaster

    Cafe · 44-44a East Trinity Road, Edinburgh, EH5 3DJ

    • Hours published
    • Indoor seating
    • Access: Limited
    • Takeaway

    Hours: Tue–Fri 8am–3pm; Sat 10am–3pm

    Why it ranks here: Open by 8am · Takeaway available · Step-free access · Has a website

  35. The Treehouse Cafe

    Cafe · 44 Leven Street, Edinburgh, EH3 9LJ

    • Wi-Fi
    • Hours published
    • Indoor seating
    • Step-free access
    • Vegetarian

    Hours: Mon–Sat 8am–5pm; Sun 9am–5pm

    Why it ranks here: Open by 8am · Wi-Fi recorded · Step-free access

  36. Uplands Roast Coffee

    Cafe · North Meadow Walk, Edinburgh

    • Hours published
    • Outdoor seating
    • Takeaway
    • Vegetarian
    • Vegan

    Hours: Mon–Sun 8am–8pm

    Why it ranks here: Open by 8am · Takeaway available · Outdoor seating

  37. RoundSquare Roastery Coffee House

    Cafe · 132 Morningside Road, Edinburgh, EH10 4BX

    • Wi-Fi
    • Hours published
    • Indoor seating

    Hours: Mon–Sun 8am–6pm

    Why it ranks here: Open by 8am · Wi-Fi recorded · Has a website

  38. Black Medicine Coffee Co

    Cafe · 2 Nicolson Street, Edinburgh, EH8 9DH

    • Wi-Fi
    • Hours published

    Hours: Mon–Sat 8am–7pm; Sun 10am–7pm

    Why it ranks here: Open by 8am · Wi-Fi recorded · Has a website

  39. Cafe at Glenogle

    Cafe

    • Hours published
    • Step-free access
    • Takeaway
    • Vegetarian

    Hours: Mon–Fri 8am–1:30pm; Sat–Sun 9am–2pm

    Why it ranks here: Open by 8am · Takeaway available · Step-free access

  40. Mòr Bakery

    Cafe · 116 Princes Street, Edinburgh, EH2 3AA

    • Hours published
    • Step-free access
    • Takeaway

    Hours: Mon–Sun 8am–8pm

    Why it ranks here: Open by 8am · Takeaway available · Step-free access

Where they are

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Frequently asked questions

How many Edinburgh cafes are on this list?

This page ranks the top 40 of 141 cafes in Edinburgh that OpenStreetMap records at least one relevant detail for. Of the 40 shown, 16 have Wi-Fi recorded and 40 publish their opening hours.

Which of these Edinburgh cafes have Wi-Fi?

Of the venues on this page, Starbucks, Caffè Nero, Starbucks, Gordon Street Coffee and The Edinburgh Press Club all have Wi-Fi recorded in OpenStreetMap. Wi-Fi is not tagged for every venue, so absence here means "not recorded", not "no Wi-Fi".

Which of these cafes are step-free?

Starbucks, Starbucks, Black Sheep Coffee, Costa and Black Sheep Coffee are tagged as wheelchair accessible in OpenStreetMap. Accessibility tagging is incomplete, so it is worth confirming with the venue.

How is this list ranked?

Venues are scored on the facts OpenStreetMap records about them - open by 6am, open by 7am, open by 8am, wi-fi recorded, takeaway available - and ranked by that score. A venue with no relevant detail recorded is left off the list entirely rather than padded in. Nothing on this page is a paid placement.

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