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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 Red Kite Café, Fortitude Coffee and The Old Colliery.

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. 01Red Kite Café

    café7-8 Cadzow PlaceWi‑FiWork 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

  2. 02Fortitude Coffee

    café4 Abbey MountWork 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

  3. 03The Old Colliery

    café22 Wester ShawfairPowerWork 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

  4. 04The Caley Picture House

    café31 Lothian RoadWi‑FiWork 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

  5. 05Lovecrumbs

    café155 West PortWi‑FiWork 100

    With it being so close to uni and the Old Town, it can get quite busy but mornings are usually a good shout. Their free wifi works well
    sandstonecastles blogSeptember 2026

    Hours, amenities and photos for Lovecrumbs

  6. 06Balcony Cafe

    café44 Chambers StreetWi‑FiWork 100

    The cafe offers WiFi, tea, coffee and an array of snacks — plus yummy homemade soups.
    The Wallet Moth (guest post by Kelly Dunning)August 2019

    Hours, amenities and photos for Balcony Cafe

  7. 07Starbucks Coffee

    café47 Leith Street, Edinburgh★ 4Wi‑FiWork 100

    Hours, amenities and photos for Starbucks Coffee

  8. 08Black Sheep Coffee

    café56 Shandwick PlaceWi‑FiWork 100

    Hours, amenities and photos for Black Sheep Coffee

  9. 09The Old Spence Cafe

    café40-42 Queen Charlotte StreetWork 98

    Whether you’re in for a quick coffee with a freelance friend or a productive laptop session on your own, you’ll always feel welcome at The Old Spence.
    sandstonecastles blogSeptember 2026

    Hours, amenities and photos for The Old Spence Cafe

  10. 10Artisan Roast Broughton street

    café57 Broughton Street★ 4.7Work 95

    Artisan Roast on Broughton Street is a stylish café for coffee enthusiasts in Edinburgh's city centre, serving single-origin specialty beans roasted in-house.

    Hours, amenities and photos for Artisan Roast Broughton street