Project Coffee

*NO WIFI* One of the better coffee shops in Bruntsfield, it’s always busy, is quite noisy with all the mothers in and their small offspring running around. Good coffee and nibbles :)

Reasonably expensive, but a very nice place for breakfast or brunch. The coffee is very nice at Project Coffee, and the baristas friendly and professional. When I lived in Bruntsfield, I very much enjoyed walking in for a read of the newspaper and a coffee.
However, my favourite thing about the place is the breakfast/​brunch menu. Eggs benedict, bacon rolls, you name it. Great food, prepared fresh, and in lovely surroundings. Worth a stop.

I’m awaiting the day when I come to Project Coffee for their amazing-​looking brunch. I have visited here a few times just simply for hot drinks. The chai latte was good, but not quite warm enough. The tea is good, and is loose tea, which is always a plus… but it’s nothing super special.
The main thing here is that the service is slow and lacking in friendliness and hospitality. I think I’ve yet to see a smile on the face of anyone that works here in the multiple times I’ve visited. They always seem like they’re ready to get my order taken and out of the way so they can get back to whatever else it was they were doing… which is probably figuring out a time consuming route to your table. The staff really don’t seem to enjoy their jobs, but they show up and that’s admirable.
The redeeming quality for me is that it’s an independent coffee shop in a great location to meet up with friends. And it’s good for people watching in Bruntsfield. They brunch looks really good, but so do a number of other places within a 5 – 10 minute walk.

this used to be my go to breakfast place when I still lived in Merchiston. Still make it up when I can, fantastic breakfast options and good coffee. also very good for the occasional slice of cheeky carrot cake on the way home.

Project Coffee is ok here. A work colleague likes it so we’ll sometimes meet here.
I’ve not had anything other than a latte which has been ok. Not much appears to be marked cake wise as gluten free and they do food too but it seems to be bread based.
It can get a bit crowded at times and seating is a bit squished which isn’t conducive to having a chat without having to move to let people move around.
So, it is ok. Service can be a bit patchy at times but prices not over the top despite Bruntsfield Place location.

This is one of the places I always pass by via bus, from home in Morningside to the city centre. It looks like a serious coffee place. One flat white later, well yes, yes it is.
I entered, ordered, then started the hunt for a seat. Scavenging as much as my personal scootching radius allowed, I spotted the perfect camp-​out. The arrival of my much anticipated mug already got me digging this place. But to my sad bewilderment, I realised they have no wi-​fi! Usually not requiring connection 24/​7, this is not my norm for a ‘downside’ in an establishment. I can contently identify as a Luddite. had I no need to work. But that was the day I had to work. In brief, my wonderful coffee was gone too fast and I had to do a comfort coffee over at EH10 with WIFI.

We bumped in to Project Coffee whilst venturing around Bruntsfield enjoying the Scottish Christmas breeze.
The actual coffee shop reminds me of a place in London Angel, called Coffee Works one of my favourite coffee’s in London. With the stakes being high I ordered a cappuccino and eggs Benedict to fulfil my breakfast needs.
The coffee was just what I expected and the eggs Benedict exactly what i needed to start my day.
Satisfaction levels 4.5 however I couldn’t resist giving the extra .5 to the very happy and in good mood staff.
Just waiting for the bill hopefully I wont have to deduct points.
:)

Likes:
Decent coffee.
Nice vibes.
Loving the food –the brekkie melt was amayzing!
Cosy.
Nice staff.
Quick service.
Dislikes:
A little too cosy!
Needs a bit of a clean.
Dishes were not spotless.
Overall: another visit us definitely in order!

Unfriendly staff when I was there. Terrible chai tea, but my girlfriend liked the coffee. Decent food though. Scone was good and so too the soup.

I just purchased a latte extra hot. I’m not too sure if extra hot means lukewarm!!! The coffee was terrible. I’d prefer to purchase a latte at café Nero than at this place. The staff were unwelcoming and seemed annoyed that I wanted to order coffee. I’ll never purchase coffee at this place again.

No WiFi = not good for project work.

Project coffee nestled just inside The Meadows in Edinburgh is one of the few places I’ve been game enough to try the Full Scottish Breakfast .
I was attracted to the place predominately because they didn’t feel the need to stick a large pixelated printout of their star dish in the front window with the words «FRY UP £3.99» stretched over the top in the default word-​art font.
Unlike so many Edinburgh cafes and pubs that are, for some reason, proud of the eggs on top of beans on top of cheap sausages on top white inch thick catering bread that they serve, Project Coffee is a great place to nurse a hangover without overloading on grease.
Their version of the Full Scottish keeps it simple, everything perfectly cooked, clearly good quality, and the fried haggis is definitely a standout addition. I also love the fact that they give you a little bit of marmalade on the side to deal with that annoying conundrum that happens when you’ve over estimated the amount of toast needed to deal with the leftover yolk on the plate. (Breakfast Carbohydrate Rationing or BCR is a skill that takes a lifetime to master)
Obviously they also take pride in their coffee, with good reason because it was fantastic. However, while I know theres a price to pay in all the nice coffee houses in Edinburgh, I still think that the price is a tad on the expensive side, but it was worth it.
As for ambience it was nice, warm comfortable however very tight and crowded on a busy day like when we visited. Possibly it was the use of round tables in a square restaurant but if you like elbow room maybe this isn’t the place for you, although it could have just been our table. Similarly, the place could do with a few rugs or wall hangings to help absorb the loud echo that inevitably comes hand in hand with a busy brick, concrete and hardwood floor restaurant.
All things considered though I had a great time and I’d definitely do it all again.

Project Coffee do a pretty good latte at a fair price. Ideal if you are passing by on the way to town. Unfortunately, as Jurgen said, their lunch options are rather overpriced, especially for what you are getting.
Their sandwiches are tasty but do seem quite expensive. Any time I’m here I usually get a large latte and the chicken, brie and cranberry sandwich. There is a lot of flavour but the majority of the time the bread falls to pieces. It is pretty good bread though.
The scones could possibly be the best part about this coffee shop. Nothing beats a fruit scone with clotted cream and jam.
Service can be one of two possibilities with no middle ground. Sometimes service can be excellent as you are met with a very happy barista, and other times it seems a little slow although I have to admit it is usually more of the former than the latter.
The best place to be seated is right at the back of the shop on the second of two blue couches although be warned that I have fallen asleep on one of these before.

I had a smashing visit here this past Tuesday. I thought it was a very sweet and busy place. Great prices.
I got a splendid smoothie. I plan to go again this Tuesday on my way to horses about 2 pm.
A great find. The food looked great. Pleasant swift service. A great tidy clean and calm energied place.

I can’t really judge this place as I only had a chai while there, but going off the scones and atmosphere, I would say it is a nice stop in the Bruntsfield area. It was right next to where our family booked a holiday stay and every time we walked by it was full and busy. The initial service was a big slow considering how busy they were, but they were friendly and we got our drinks very quickly. The scones were very delicious and well sized for sharing. The chai was okay, very sweet, but fine if you are looking to. It over dose on coffee.
My sister in law said the coffee was good, and it looked well made so I think it would be a good option if you are looking for something less crafty then Artisan Roast. The only annoying thing is that they have these fluorescent lights, which are very unattractive and makes it feel more like a quick stop cafeteria then a nice warm café. The interior is very nice with rough brick walls and a comfy couch in the back, but the lights make it not a very nice place to sit for too long.
All in all, a nice stop for a quick drink on the go.

I love the Bacon Rolls and the Flat Whites! Doesn’t get better than sitting at the window and watching the world go by with a bacon buttie and a god coffee!

If your ever looking for somewhere to go for Sunday breakfast this is the place to go!
Their full breakfasts are great but if you’re looking for something a bit more healthier they do great smoothies and granola with fruit and yoghurt. Oh and a full selection of different egg dishes which i haven’t got round to tasting! l
Be warned though this coffee shop is very popular and fills up very quickly especially Sunday so if your after breakfast you should go fairly early.

I rolled into town after two days of international plane travel, famished and tired. I ordered the equivalent of the irish breakfast. The haggis is the best I’ve had. The egg and potato scone were delish. The tea was the right temp and strength. Everything was divinely perfect.
I take off a star b/​c when I returned a week later for the same experience, the food was like the step sister of the former. Same food not as fresh tasting or warm or crunchy. It’s like it had sat under a warmer too long. Or just a different person behind the stove. Oh well.

Very good flat white for a decent price but their lunch options for me are over priced, all pretty much over £4.50 and they don’t seem to be anything special! Nice but more style than substance!

A bog-​standard coffee shop that didn’t strike me as particularly different to the many competitors out there. I had a decent cup of tea and a good scone on my visit, and the mocha option looked pretty good too!
I spent my entire time freezing though, with the door wide open and a cold draft making its way into the premises. A personal bugbear of mine, I was a bit of a misery from being so chilly.
Pleasant staff were helpful and cheery. Nothing to complain about there. But in general, absolutely a-​ok.