Independent

Cult Espresso

◷ Old Town, Edinburgh, Scotland · ££ · Roasts in-house
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What's behind the bar

Roaster
Roasts in-house
In-house
Espresso machine
Not yet confirmed
Grinder
Not yet confirmed
Milk
Not yet confirmed

Roaster, machine and grinder details last verified June 2026.

The cup

Independent specialty coffee shop at the south end of Buccleuch Street that serves exclusively single-origin coffees roasted by its own Cult Coffee Roasters, with simple fresh food alongside.

Brew methods

EspressoBatch brew V60 / pour-overAeroPressCold brewProper decaf

The cake cabinet

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Coffee & cake

Cake and bakes on the counter. Signature items not listed yet.

Good to know

⬡ Sells beans to take home

Cult Espresso: coffee and cake, answered

What coffee does Cult Espresso use?

Cult Espresso roasts its own coffee in house.

What espresso machine does Cult Espresso use?

Cult Espresso has not had its espresso machine confirmed on Crumb & Crema yet. We list the machine and grinder for every cafe that tells us.

Is Cult Espresso independent?

Yes. Cult Espresso is an independent, owner-run cafe. Crumb & Crema lists independents first, with chains off by default.

Does Cult Espresso have cake?

Yes. Cult Espresso serves coffee and cake.

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