Machina, Marchmont
19 people recommend, 1 warns against itvia r/Edinburgh, r/espresso20 comments cited below
What people say, in short
Machina is an Edinburgh-based roaster that many people name among the city's good local coffee options, and several point to its Marchmont cafe. One diner has long enjoyed its brews, another was really impressed by it, and one calls it a knowledgeable independent local roaster and importer. One person is not a fan, and one places it in the mid-tier for specialty coffee.
Address
Machina Coffee - Marchmont Cafe, 38 Marchmont Rd, Edinburgh EH9 1HX, United Kingdom
At a glance
- Best for
- Specialty coffee
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The evidence
Every point below is paraphrased from a real public comment, ordered by how much the community engaged with it. Caveats and negatives are kept in — follow any link to read the original for yourself.
- Recommendsu/sucked_bollock in r/Edinburgh · Oct 2024
Lists as a mid-tier option.
- Recommendsu/aberquine in r/Edinburgh · Jun 2024
Listed among local independent coffee shops that roast in-house; suggested as worth trying.
- Recommendsu/lsmh9417 in r/Edinburgh · Jul 2024
Rates Machina as great too.
- Recommendsu/AjsKnox in r/Edinburgh · Jul 2024taste
Has always enjoyed Machina's brews, a local roaster in Marchmont.
- Recommendsu/TJsCoolUsername in r/Edinburgh · Jun 2024
Agrees the listed places are far better than a US chain and that Edinburgh is great for coffee.
- Recommendsu/asturdiamond in r/Edinburgh · Jun 2025
Says they were really impressed by it.
- Recommendsu/Leather-Ask2123 in r/espresso · Aug 2024
Says it was worth a visit, based on an earlier trip.
- Caveatu/Gruissan101 in r/Edinburgh · Apr 2025
Says they are not a fan of Machina, while listing it among established roasters with cafes.
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- Recommendsu/princessacceber in r/Edinburgh · Apr 2025
Names Machina as their pick.
- Recommendsu/FatherAustinPurcell in r/Edinburgh · Jun 2026variety
Says Ethiopian beans are sold there, possibly as batch brew too.
- Recommendsu/TerryTibbs2009 in r/Edinburgh · Apr 2026
Rates it as good, listed as a Marchmont spot.
- Recommendsu/Landlockedseaman in r/espresso · Aug 2025
Added as another shop the commenter feels was left off the list.
- Recommendsu/HundredHander in r/espresso · Aug 2025
Listed among spots worth a visit.
- Recommendsu/Brilliant_Mood3272 in r/Edinburgh · Apr 2025service
Calls Machina a knowledgeable independent local roaster and importer.
- Recommendsu/vivalanation734 in r/Edinburgh · Apr 2025
Includes it in a list of strong local options.
- Recommendsu/action_max in r/Edinburgh · Apr 2025
Points to Machina's Marchmont spot as the in-person option.
- Recommendsu/motc22 in r/Edinburgh · Jul 2024
Includes Machina in a short list of good options.
- Recommendsu/ANDREWFL0WERS in r/espresso · Aug 2025
Admits forgetting Machina when listing shops, implicitly agreeing it belongs.
- Recommendsu/breadcrumbnugget in r/Edinburgh · Nov 2024variety
Commenter believes Machina sells merchandise, and its in-house roasted beans let shoppers put together a custom gift set.
- Recommendsu/heid-banger in r/Edinburgh · Jan 2024
Names Machina right after praising Abode; gives no further detail.
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Details last checked 10 Nov 2026. Recommendations reflect what people said at the time; confirm current details before you go.