4.6 ·
Grab a coffee at Gordon St Coffee, steps from Waverley Station. Sip the lighter-roast house blend espresso and pair it with a buttery cheese scone before you head off.
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Gordon St Coffee is the Edinburgh branch of an independent specialty coffee brand that began in Glasgow, and its location near Waverley Station makes it a convenient stop for travellers. Reviewers praise the lighter-roast house blend espresso and a cheese scone served with butter that visitors return for.
Rated 4.6 from 533 reviews and open from 7:00 on weekdays, it works well for a quick solo coffee before or after a train, with about 25 minutes being enough.
Gordon St Coffee is the Edinburgh branch of an independent specialty coffee brand that began in Glasgow, and its location near Waverley Station makes it a convenient stop for travellers. Reviewers praise the lighter-roast house blend espresso and a cheese scone served with butter that visitors return for.
Rated 4.6 from 533 reviews and open from 7:00 on weekdays, it works well for a quick solo coffee before or after a train, with about 25 minutes being enough.
Duration
25 min
Best time
early morning, morning, lunchtime, afternoon or early evening
Intensity
Easy pace
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Nice place by the train station. Had the lighter roast house blend espresso and thought it was great.
Robert Pinto
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