Cairngorm Coffee, based in Edinburgh, focuses on balancing sweetness and juiciness in their specialty coffees. Unique for their diverse selection and innovative response to pandemic challenges, they project a £1 million turnover in 2022, alongside a strong café and food offering.
Cairngorm Coffee operates as both a specialty coffee roaster and café business based in Edinburgh, Scotland. The company has established itself as a significant player in the Scottish specialty coffee scene, with their roasting operation centered around a 12kg Probat roaster that forms the heart of their production facility.
The business operates from multiple locations, with their flagship café at 1 Melville Place in Edinburgh’s West End serving as a key retail presence. Their roasting philosophy focuses on creating coffee that balances sweetness and juiciness, with careful attention to sourcing from farms that demonstrate genuine care for their craft.
Their product range encompasses both retail and wholesale offerings, maintaining a diverse selection of blends, single-origin espressos, and filter coffees. They particularly emphasize variety in their coffee selection, featuring different processing methods, varietals, and origins to cater to various taste preferences.
The company has shown remarkable resilience and innovation, particularly during challenging times. After experiencing a 72.5% loss in sales during the pandemic, they successfully transformed their business model, projecting a turnover of £1 million in 2022. Their wholesale program demonstrates their commitment to quality and collaboration, offering comprehensive support to business partners.
Cairngorm has earned a strong reputation in Edinburgh’s coffee scene, maintaining a 4.4/5 rating from over 1,200 reviews. They’re known not only for their coffee but also for their food offerings, particularly their signature grilled cheese sandwiches. Their operating hours (7am-7pm Monday-Saturday, 8am-7pm Sunday) reflect their commitment to serving both early morning commuters and afternoon coffee enthusiasts.
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