Starbucks Edinburgh 2026

Edinburgh draws millions of tourists every year, and Starbucks benefits from that foot traffic. From the Royal Mile and Princes Street to the shopping districts around St Andrew Square, the city has a strong cluster of stores in walkable distance. During the Edinburgh Festival in August, expect queues at every city-centre branch.

Starbucks Stores in Edinburgh 2026

Edinburgh has 20+ Starbucks stores across the city centre and suburbs. Here are the ones most people use:

  • Starbucks Princes Street — prime location, views of the castle
  • Starbucks St Andrew Square — large store, popular with office workers
  • Starbucks Edinburgh Waverley Station — busiest commuter store
  • Starbucks Ocean Terminal — Leith waterfront, good seating
  • Starbucks Cameron Toll — suburban shopping centre location

For every store in Edinburgh, use the official Starbucks UK store locator or our nearest Starbucks finder.

Starbucks Edinburgh Menu Prices

Edinburgh prices match the standard UK menu. Tourist-area stores on the Royal Mile and Princes Street charge the same as other branches. The main categories at Edinburgh stores:

  • Drinks — hot coffees, iced drinks, Frappuccinos, teas, refreshers
  • Bakery — cakes, muffins, croissants, cake pops, seasonal specials
  • Breakfast — hot sandwiches, wraps, savoury pastries

Starbucks Edinburgh Opening Hours

Most Edinburgh city centre stores open at 06:30 weekdays and 07:30 weekends. Waverley Station opens around 05:30 for early rail travellers. During the August Festival, some stores extend hours. For exact times at any branch, check the Starbucks UK opening hours guide.

Starbucks Drive-Thru Edinburgh

Edinburgh has drive-thru Starbucks at Straiton Retail Park and the A720 bypass area. The city centre does not have drive-thru locations. See our Starbucks drive-thru finder for all locations.

Other Starbucks City Guides

See the complete Starbucks UK menu guide for nationwide prices.