Quay Commons
The cup
Bakery and licensed cafe in a former bonded warehouse on Commercial Quay in Leith, from the team behind The Gardener's Cottage. Coffee comes from neighbouring Leith roaster Williams & Johnson, and the sourdough, pastries and cakes are baked on site each day.
Brew methods
The cake cabinet
Coffee & cake
Cake baked on site. Signature items not listed yet.
Good to know
Quay Commons: coffee and cake, answered
What coffee roaster does Quay Commons use?
Quay Commons pours Williams & Johnson Coffee Co..
What espresso machine does Quay Commons use?
Quay Commons has not had its espresso machine confirmed on Crumb & Crema yet. We list the machine and grinder for every cafe that tells us.
Is Quay Commons independent?
Yes. Quay Commons is an independent, owner-run cafe. Crumb & Crema lists independents first, with chains off by default.
Does Quay Commons have cake?
Yes. Quay Commons serves coffee and cake, baked on site.
On the Edinburgh trail
Quay Commons is one stop. Let us plan a walkable coffee and cake crawl across Edinburgh.