Thomas J Walls
7 people recommendvia r/Edinburgh7 comments cited below
What people say, in short
Most commenters recommend Thomas J Walls, a coffee shop on Forrest Road, and a few diners praise the coffee. A few describe the atmosphere as pleasant, and one notes a sofa at the back and usually being able to get a table. A couple of diners say it can feel cold.
Address
Thomas J Walls Coffee, 35 Forrest Rd, Edinburgh EH1 2QN, United Kingdom
At a glance
- Signature dishes
- Red Brick 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/PlentyOfMoxie in r/Edinburgh · Jun 2025
Lists it among cafes they have been enjoying lately.
- Recommendsu/some__random in r/Edinburgh · Nov 2023taste
Likes the coffee and food, usually gets a table, and notes a back couch though the chairs aren't the comfiest.
- Recommendsu/bobichko in r/Edinburgh · Sep 2024
Suggests it as a place open into the early evening.
- Recommendsu/post-it_noted in r/Edinburgh · Jan 2024ambience
Likes the vibe; notes it can feel somewhat cold.
- Recommendsu/DAStrathdee in r/Edinburgh · Jan 2024ambience
Nice atmosphere, but pricier than some and sometimes cold.
- Recommendsu/happy_hulk in r/Edinburgh · Oct 2024taste
Uses red brick coffee, their favourite so far.
- Recommendsu/Technical-Bell-4342 in r/Edinburgh · Oct 2025ambience
Cites it as an example of a big venue where lingering for hours wouldn't hurt the business.
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Details last checked 10 Nov 2026. Recommendations reflect what people said at the time; confirm current details before you go.