Room & Rumours Coffee
Room & Rumours is a speciality coffee shop in the railway arches on East Market Street, between Waverley Station and the Royal Mile. The space is small but airy under a very high arched ceiling, with a rotating line-up of guest roasters and doughnuts that change daily.
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Coffee that changes
Rather than sticking with one roaster, Room & Rumours rotates its beans every few weeks, bringing in roasters from around the UK. That makes it a good stop for anyone who likes to try something new each visit, whether a filter or a well-made cortado. Roasters have included Clifton Coffee from Bristol and Hundred House Coffee, with a separate decaf option.
Doughnuts and bakes
The doughnuts are the thing to order with your coffee. Flavours change from day to day and there are usually vegan options in the cabinet, so it is worth asking what is on rather than deciding in advance.
Where it fits in your day
The arches sit just below the Old Town, so this is an easy first stop off an early train or a break between the Royal Mile and Calton Hill. Seating is limited and it can be snug at busy times, so takeaway is a sensible fallback. Jeffrey Street and the High Street are a short climb away, with plenty of places for lunch afterwards. The arches are a few metres from the foot of Jeffrey Street, the quickest climb up to the Royal Mile.
Highlights
- Set in a railway arch on East Market Street
- Guest roasters rotated every few weeks
- Daily-changing doughnuts, including vegan options
- Minutes from Waverley Station and the Royal Mile
Good to know
- The space is small, so seats can be scarce at peak times.
- A short walk from Waverley Station's Market Street exit.
Frequently asked questions
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Sources: theedinburghreporter.co.uk