Slow Progress

Slow Progress is an independent record and coffee shop in Edinburgh's Old Town.

About Slow Progress

	53 Blackfriars Street, Edinburgh Old Town EH11NB
	07584201251
	Slow Progress Website
	Facebook information can be found here

Listed Under Eating and Drinking - Cafes and Coffee Shops / Shopping - Books, Music and Hobbies

We are an independent record and coffee shop located in Edinburgh's Old Town. We stock new vinyl across various genres; alt-rock, indie-rock, punk, hardcore, emo, post-rock and modern pop. In the shop, alongside our records, we serve up fresh Santu coffee, Considerit plant-based doughnuts and other snacks.

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Upcoming Events at Slow Progress

Music

Voices: A Neurodivergent Open Mic

25th October 2025

Slow Progress, Edinburgh Old Town

Join us at Slow Progress Coffee and Records for a laid-back open mic event for young people with neurodivergence to share songs, poetry and stories, and meet like-minded people.

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