Machina Coffee

38 Marchmont Rd, Edinburgh EH9 1HX

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I have stopped my Machina Coffee a few times now but usually to grab a takeaway coffee on my way to walk around the meadows. This time, a friend and I stopped in for a coffee and slice of cake after our baby weigh-in. Its a great little cafe to stop, and one of my favourite coffee's in the area. We were one of a few tables of babies in the cafe too so obviously a big hit with other parents too!

Buggy Space: 3/5

The entrance to Machina is up a ramp so super easy to get in with a pram. The only thing to note is the till to order is right behind the door so if there's other people ordering you might need to wait a minute or two to get space to get inside. Once inside though there are a lot of choice for tables and many of them have space for a pram or 2. We had two buggies with us and picked a table through in the side area near the other door. Theres also a comfy sofa area available, although on our visit some other parents with babies were using this.

Theres also spacious outside seating so when the sun shines you could easily fit multiple buggies outside the cafe.

Children's amenities: 2/5

I didn't see any high chairs available in the main cafe area it feels more like a coworking space so maybe not a space for kids to run around in. However through in the side area there is the sofa area and also a couple of seats with bench seating which might be better for little ones.

Changing Facilities: 3/5

The changing table is in the disabled loo through in the side of the cafe. Its fairly basic, but is clean and bright so everything you need.

Location & Transport Connections: 2/5

Machina Coffee is excellently located for anyone looking for a great coffee a close walk to the meadows. However, for parking and public transport availability its a little trickier, with no parking available directly outside, and only the bus 24 going past on the street outside.