Edinburgh may well have some brilliant fine dining restaurants, some awesome cheap eats and certainly some of the best Indian restaurants in the land, but sometimes, a full-on restaurant meal is too much – all you need to hit the spot is a cup of coffee, a sandwich and maybe a cheeky bit of cake for after. Luckily, Edinburgh's positively rife with good coffee shops and cafés, so make sure you don't miss out when exploring the city. You'll no doubt find your new favourite quick stop in our list of Edinburgh's best cafés and coffee shops, so take a look and sate yourself silly.

The best coffee shops and cafés in Edinburgh
Edinburgh is heaving with friendly little cafés and shops to grab a cup of coffee or a delicious bite to eat. Here are our favourites