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Room Rumours Coffee
Specialty coffee and artisanal pastries in Edinburgh's cozy archway haven.
4.6
Cafe
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Specialty coffee and artisanal pastries in Edinburgh's cozy archway haven.
Room Rumours Coffee is a hidden gem located under the arches of East Market Street in Edinburgh, offering a warm and inviting atmosphere with exposed brick and cozy lighting. This specialty coffee shop rotates through different European roasters to provide fresh, high-quality brews, complemented by divine pastries like fluffy donuts and cinnamon buns, including vegan options. The friendly and knowledgeable staff are passionate about crafting an exceptional experience, making it a must-visit for coffee enthusiasts and food lovers seeking a charming, laid-back setting.
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Expertly brewed coffee from rotating European roasters, including unique flavoured filter options and classic espresso drinks.
Freshly baked goods like cinnamon buns, donuts, and cheese scones, with vegan options available daily.
Convenient to-go orders for enjoying our high-quality coffee and pastries on the move.
Limited indoor seating with a warm, inviting atmosphere under exposed brick arches, plus outdoor seating when available.
Knowledgeable staff provide personalized recommendations and care to enhance your visit.
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Overall rating
Abigail X
Yummy pastries and coffee! The cinnamon buns are so beautiful and very yummy. I personally prefer a more doughy cinnamon bun but these are very tasty even though they are quite dry. The dirty chai was lovely too. The only problem with this place is it’s tiny. There are only 3 tables for 2 so I would recommend getting there really early or getting it takeaway. Either way, it was £9.50 for a coffee and large pastry so it’s pretty affordable for what you get :)
Marina
Got the flavoured passion fruit filter coffee and it was very unique! It tasted more like a fruity tea with coffee undertones. Not my favourite, but cool. The cappuccino was ok, served at a good temperature. It all came to £7.70 - steep but it is Edinburgh. There is not much seating inside, so I would not recommend going in a group or planning on doing work in there. To-go and outside seating is avaliable. Bathroom has free pads, which is very considerate. It is a short distance from the train station, so it is a comfortable stop to make time between trains.
Mariam
Room Rumours Coffee is a hidden gem in Edinburgh — their coffee is really top quality, and you can tell they take their craft seriously. They rotate through different European roasters, so every visit feels fresh and exciting.  The pastries are another highlight: their donuts are fluffy and full of flavor, and the cinnamon buns are just divine.  They also have vegan options, which is great.  The atmosphere feels warm and inviting, housed under the arches of East Market Street with exposed bricks and cozy lighting.  Staff are very friendly, knowledgeable, and passionate — they really care about giving a great experience.  One minor thing: the seating area is quite small, so it can get busy.  But even if you end up taking away, the food and coffee are totally worth it. Overall, Room Rumours Coffee is a must-visit for anyone who enjoys high-quality specialty coffee and delicious baked treats in a charming, laid-back setting.
Elizabeth Bell
Aggghhhh An amazing hidden gem in Edinburgh! Saw a tiktok recommending to come here and I was not disappointed! The interior was so cute and cozy, staff were friendly and accommodating, bringing cold water to you when you take a seat. Coffee was lovely and there was no extra charge for oat milk rather than dairy! And the vegan cinnamon roll I also got was out of this WORLD, so fluffy yet so cinnamon-ey. Five ⭐️ I will definitely be back!!!!!!!!!
holly findley
We stumbled across this lovley cafe through Instagram and their amazing reviews. We throughly enjoyed our time here - we purchased a cheese scone and 2 donuts. The donuts were out of this world, light, fluffy and incredible flavours! Couldn’t recommend this place enough!
