What are the opening hours for Slow Progress Records & Coffee?

Slow Progress Records & Coffee lists these hours on Google — Monday: 10 AM to 5 PM; Tuesday: Closed; Wednesday: Closed; Thursday: 10 AM to 5 PM; Friday: 10 AM to 5 PM; Saturday: 10 AM to 5 PM; Sunday: 11 AM to 4 PM. Hours can change, so confirm with the venue before travelling.

Where is Slow Progress Records & Coffee?

Slow Progress Records & Coffee is a record shop in Old Town, Edinburgh, at 53 Blackfriars St, Edinburgh EH1 1NB, United Kingdom.

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A record shop in Old Towna calmer, more unhurried feel and return visits

Record shops · Old Town

Slow Progress Records & Coffee

This Old Town record shop earns a calmer, more unhurried feel and return visits in its reviews, across 54 written reviews (averaging about 4.9/5). Useful as an anchor for the day, once you have checked the current details.

A very cute and cozy cafe (with an impressive collection of records).

Quiet / calm · Google review · 5★

What it is

A record shop in Old Town Record shops

Why it may suit

a calmer, more unhurried feel and return visits 54 written reviews (averaging about 4.9/5) helped shape the notes lower down.

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warm, attentive service
a calmer, more unhurried atmosphere
a strong repeat-visit following

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Moments this may suit

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53 Blackfriars St, Edinburgh EH1 1NB, United Kingdom

Postcode

EH1 1NB

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Listed opening hours

Monday: 10 AM to 5 PM
Tuesday: Closed
Wednesday: Closed
Thursday: 10 AM to 5 PM
Friday: 10 AM to 5 PM
Saturday: 10 AM to 5 PM
Sunday: 11 AM to 4 PM

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Reviews checked

Google rating: 5 from 40 Google reviews
Review notes: 54 written reviews in a 78-review check

Why it might suit

Use this for browsing, discovery, and possible staff-led music recommendations. The review pattern points to warm service and a calmer, more unhurried feel.

Staff warmth: 17 review mentions
Quiet / calm: 6 review mentions
Return / ritual: 5 review mentions

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This page is shaped by 54 written reviews from a 78-review set, plus public links where available.

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Coffee was lovely, had great baked goods, amazing vinyl collection and the staff member was very friendly!

Staff warmth · Google review · 5★ · 13 Jun 2025

We came for a show that was on last week & came back today for coffee & the Brownie!

Return / ritual · Google review · 5★ · 21 Aug 2024

Patterns people mention

Staff warmth 17

Quiet / calm 6

Return / ritual 5

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