Fortitude Coffee

Good coffee, friendly staffs. Recommend if you're around the area.

One of the best independent coffee shops in Edinburgh of course. The coffee is so smooth and superior quality.

This coffee shop is quite small, seats 12 inside. The coffee is to die for, so yummy. I had a morning bun, and it was so indulgent, crispy and flaky. Will try some more pastry next time for sure. The staff was also very friendly.

Got a batch brew & a latte. Batch was Shyira Natural Rwanda bean & was exceptional. Latte also very delicious but huge fan of the batch. Lovely staff too.

One of the best coffee shops in Edinburgh. Small and perfectly formed!

The staff are very knowledgeable of their coffee and very friendly. It’s a serene place to watch the world go by or indulge in a book while drinking delightfully good coffee.

Beautiful building with lots of natural light — making the absolute best of classic Edinburgh townhouse architecture.

I came back in early March 2023 and I could not be happier. The staff was very kind, professional and helpful. I asked a few questions about coffee (types and ways of making it) and I learned a few interesting things.

Fortitude Coffee is a great place to enjoy a delicious cup of coffee with a yummy piece of cake. I would return to read, work, and meet some friends. Shortly, highly recommended!

Beautiful little coffee location, loved the attention to detail with their mug choices and that you can buy coffee bags if needed :)

Petite and perfect unless steps are a challenge for you as there's no other way up.

The centre of town feels dominated by huge franchise coffee shops but look around and you'll find indie darlings like Fortitude. I know there are now several Fortitude cafes but it feels and acts indie to me.

I ventured up those stairs because Fortitude was taking part in the charity 358 rally of local eateries and I wanted to support. I also wanted power for my tech and was pleased to see some small one and two people tables inside and some power outlets.

A friendly greeting welcomed me inside, my order swiftly taken, table wiped clear and I was comfortable. The coffee arrived slightly later and was delicious.

I didn't try and food and I think there's light baking and lunch on offer but, gosh, that coffee. Friendly staff make a difference but Tell Friends About It coffee is a delight.

The presentation was delightful too. A petite mug, no handle, of near perfect brew. The lack of a coffee mug handle may be a safety and accessibility challenge to some, so please take note, but for my arthritis it's a blessing. It means I can wrap my hands comfortably around the cup.

You can buy bags of beans here, and I wish I had. I thought I was at carrying capacity at the time but regret being so timid. Oh well, that's an excuse to go back even though this York Place corner is a little off my usual beaten path.