I.J. Mellis Cheesemongers Stockbridge

the smell hits you before you even step inside i.j. mellis cheesemongers stockbridge. coffee beans, yes, but something deeper too. this isn't your standard edinburgh coffee shop trying to be everything to everyone. they know what they're about. tucked into bakers place, this spot has earned its 4.8 stars from 267 google reviews the hard way. no flashy marketing campaigns or instagram walls. just consistently good coffee and the kind of service that makes you want to come back tuesday morning, then thursday, then every day after. regulars don't just order here. they belong. the baristas remember your usual without making a show of it. your flat white arrives exactly as you like it, with that perfect microfoam that only comes from someone who actually cares about the cup they're handing you. stockbridge has plenty of coffee options, but this place understands something simple: good coffee isn't about the loudest…