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Bastard Barista

Specialty Coffee, Vegan Pastries

Worth ordering: #2 Coffee in Edinburghnamed in 12 reviews

Ask about the available dairy-free milks for coffee.

4.6food Outstanding for vegans

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Top tips

Try the vegan cinnamon bun; one reviewer described it as large and soft.
Check out the tucked-away snug and outdoor seating.

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Ask about the day's vegan cakes and pastries; reviewers report a good selection, though items can sell out.

People mention

Pastry, cake and carrot cake.

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Also cinnamon roll, flat white, croissant, filter coffee and latte.

Good for

The vibe: work & study The vibe: relaxing

Praised for beautiful interior, friendly service and cozy atmosphere.

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Also praised for attentive service, lively atmosphere, affordable, generous portions, good value and laptop-friendly.

Good to know

Outdoor seating
Wi-Fi
Breakfast, coffee, dessert, quick bites
Cards and mobile pay

About

Bastard Barista pairs carefully prepared coffee—including pour-over and siphon—with vegan cakes and pastries such as cinnamon buns and carrot cake. The basement café has distinctive décor, a tucked-away snug, laptop-friendly seating and an outdoor area; reviewers describe the coffee as reasonably priced.