As the days get colder and the nights longer, now is a great time to get out there and explore some of East Lothian and the surrounding area's best and cosiest coffee shops.

Whether you are a coffee aficionado or are looking for a simple brew, we have rounded up the top spots to help you find your new regular this autumn.

Here are seven of the best cafes in and near East Lothian with at least a 5 rating on Tripadvisor.

Best cafes to enjoy a coffee in and around East Lothian

Quinn's Cafe

East Lothian Courier: Tripadvisor Quinn's Cafe was ranked the best cafe near East LothianTripadvisor Quinn's Cafe was ranked the best cafe near East Lothian (Image: Tripadvisor)

Location: 62 West Port, Edinburgh EH1 2LD Scotland

Tripadvisor rating: 5

Number of 'excellent' reviews: 356

Plan your visit via the Tripadvisor website.

Caffe Luca

East Lothian Courier: Tripadvisor Caffee Luca had 77 excellent reviewsTripadvisor Caffee Luca had 77 excellent reviews (Image: Tripadvisor)

Location: 58 High Street, Haddington EH41 3ED Scotland

Tripadvisor rating: 5

Number of 'excellent' reviews: 77

Plan your visit via the Tripadvisor website.

GF

East Lothian Courier: Tripadvisor GF had 119 excellent reviewsTripadvisor GF had 119 excellent reviews (Image: Tripadvisor)

Location: 37 Dalry Road, Edinburgh EH11 2BU Scotland

Tripadvisor rating: 5

Number of 'excellent' reviews: 119

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Salt Cafe Morningside

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Location: 54-56 Morningside Road, Edinburgh EH10 4BZ Scotland

Tripadvisor rating: 5

Number of 'excellent' reviews: 356

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Fountain Cafe

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Location: 111 Grove Street, Edinburgh EH3 8AB Scotland

Tripadvisor rating: 5

Number of 'excellent' reviews: 129

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Bridge Cafe

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Location: 6 North Bridge Street Scotland, Bathgate EH48 4PS Scotland

Tripadvisor rating: 5

Number of 'excellent' reviews: 132

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Cafe Marmalade

East Lothian Courier: Tripadvisor Cafe Marmalade in Edinburgh had 137 excellent reviewsTripadvisor Cafe Marmalade in Edinburgh had 137 excellent reviews (Image: Tripadvisor)

Location: 23 Bernard Street, Edinburgh EH6 6PW Scotland

Tripadvisor rating: 5

Number of 'excellent' reviews: 137

Plan your visit via the Tripadvisor website.