29 Of The Best Coffee Shops In Scotland
Falkirk: Coffee On Wooer
Nestled behind Falkirk’s iconic steeple tower, Coffee On Wooer or ‘COW’ for short is a hip independent joint with a local reputation for great service and excellent coffee.
Glasgow, West End: Papercup
Located on Great Western Road in Glasgows West End, this place is straight forward and friendly.
Stirling: Sable and Flea
A fun independent coffee shop that’s also a vintage store, with a victorian/ contemporary feel. The interior was designed by the owner Suzi Carr and is a bit of a hidden gem in Stirling's busy city centre.
Edinburgh: Cult Espresso
Just off the Meadows, this place serves single origin coffee and is proudly willing to play the music of US Hip-hop group, House Of Pain.
Seeking to give you a taste of New York in Dundee, with coffee from Brazil and Vietnam roasted in store.
Glasgow, Southside: Grain and Grind
Exposed brick and a relaxed atmosphere, what more can you ask for. They sell Southside roasters coffee.
Dumfries, Kings Coffee and Books
Ran as a not for profit by a local church, there’s a relaxed atmosphere and great coffee. All their baristas are sent to Has Bean coffee in the West Midlands to get training.
Dumbarton, Benvenuti Coffee House
Great place to stop off for coffee and cake, they also do a fab line in afternoon tea.
Lerwick, Emma-Louise's The Coffee Shop
Home baking and warmth, you get your traditional fare of tea's and coffees. They're right next door the the Clan shop so easy to find.
Inverness, Perk Coffee & Doughnuts
Fresh coffee and handmade doughnuts right in the city centre.
North Berwick, Steampunkcoffee Coffee Roasters
Based in the center of the town, they specialize in single origin coffee. They also have a slight forward food menu and work with local suppliers where they can.
Edinburgh South Side, Brew Lab Coffee
Well-known speciality coffee shop that served single-origin, espresso and cold brews.
Fort William, The Wildcat
Speciality coffee by the water, the food is 100% Vegan. Popular amongst tourists and locals alike.
Glasgow Merchant City, Spitfire Espresso
Retro feel to this place, they roast Gunnerbean coffee which is a blend of Colombian and Brazillian beans.
Dundee, The Bach
Newzeland meets Dundee, with a great selection of coffee ans food.
Aberdeen, The Coffee house
What it says on the tin, homely with good coffee
Edinburgh New Town, Fortitude Coffee
Intimate and friendly, their filter coffees are hand-brewed using a Kalita wave pour-over.
Glasgow West End, Offshore
Loads of seating and beautiful views of the River Kelvin
Edinburgh City Centre, Fredericks Coffee and Wine
Hidden up a narrow tenement staircase, a gem of a place in a busy city centre.
Highlands Toremore, Laidhay Tearoom
Whether you’re doing the north coast 500 or Lands End to John o’Groats, this is a charming, friendly must visit.
Highlands Tornapress, Bealach Café
Lovely coffee and friendly with beautiful views.
Morayshire, Speyside Coffee Roasting Co
Dog Friendly and charming, they roast twice weekly and let the beans rest for 7 days in order to serve the best tasting coffee they can.
Glasgow West End, For Fika Sake
A west-end escape. A Scottish-Scandi creative space that’s friendly and fun.
Glasgow Queen Street Station, Luckie Beans Coffee Roasters
As the station gets re-developed this coffee cart has served rail users well and always provides the best coffee on the mainline.
Perth, BLEND
Warm and relaxed, with a unique mix of ‘high end’ coffees available.
East Neuk of Fife Pittenweem, The Cocoa Tree Shop
Not strictly coffee alone but highly recommended and who doesn’t love a good mocha.
Aberdeen, Books and Beans
Coffee and book, bliss.
St Andrews, St Andrews Waffle Company
Great fresh waffles and they serve Glen Lyon coffee, a high end Artisan roast.
Leith, Printworks Coffee
Independent and local.
Finally, I've gotten round to writing about one of Glasgow's most renowned brunch and coffee shops.