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    August_21 Coffee House

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    August_21 Coffee House is an independent queer-run community café located in the Causewayside area of Edinburgh.

    Visitors can relax in a welcoming atmosphere, enjoying locally roasted coffee, cakes, sandwiches and light bites. Beyond serving drinks, the venue functions as a creative hub by spotlighting local artists, hosting live music, film screenings, workshops, and craft nights to bring the local neighbourhood together.

    Step-free access is available for visitors entering the venue.

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    3

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    dealingwithit

    Jul 2026

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    August 21 has a good heart

    Edit: in the last two weeks, this coffee shop has got a ramp and a button. Although the button is just a door bell they are likely to be able to see you if you wave at the window or just appear. The ramp is new and they do need a little training on the ramp, perhaps but it's good to see that they're trying. This is a lovely coffee shop and a welcoming LGBT space. Unfortunately, the coffee grinder and steamer can be quite loud, and there is often music playing. There is a step into the café, with further steps leading up to a seating area at the back where a singular toilet is which is not wheelchair accessible. The toilet is very cramped, even for an able bodied person.. However, the staff are extremely friendly and accommodating. The coffee is excellent and brought to mind the grungey post-punk coffee scene of the 90s and early 2000s. The coffee beans are sourced from a local roastery, and the oat milk for my oat milk latte was produced in East Lothian, by Brose Oat Milk. I don't think that the oat milk is gluten free. There are vegan options. If you are sensitive to noise, this might not be the ideal place for you. On a sunny day, it is possible to sit outside on a leaning arrangement rather than tables and chairs, by leaning against the window, which I was unable to do as I have a cane but may be an option for fellow wheelchair users.

    Disabled Access Information Provided by August_21 Coffee House

    Disabled Access at August_21 Coffee House

    Please press the buzzer at the front door to inform staff you need the ramp access.
    Step-free entrance

    There is step-free access at the main entrance or an alternative entrance.

    Transport nearby August_21 Coffee House

    Bus station or stop

    There is an accessible bus station or stop nearby with suitable boarding areas and facilities for disabled passengers.

    More Information

    For additional detailed accessibility information, please contact: alex@august21.co.uk

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    Location

    89, Causewayside, Edinburgh, Edinburgh, Scotland, United Kingdom, EH9 1QG

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