Century General Store

I knew I would love it here.
Since it opened I’ve been wanting to visit. When I finally got that opportunity a few days ago, I was surprised to find it so small. Small but perfectly filled with beautiful, useful, well-​made items. Like the gorgeous wooden ornaments I bought. Or funky door wedges. Or old school tin (or ceramic, made to look like tin– I didn’t pick them up) tableware.
And terrariums and air plants! An exciting find.
All of this along with pastries and coffee and a lovely chatty owner who has a toddler and told me about the second location in Abbey Hill they’re opening soon.
It’s not cheap, but quality goods made by people who actually earn a wage will never be cheap. My only wish would be for a bigger general store with even more fun and exciting finds.

Agree entirely with Jenny’s assessment of this fabulous little place. They serve Steampunk espresso to as good a standard as I’m found in the city (right up there with Machina Espresso) and their baked goods, from Archipelago Artisan Bakery, are superb. Visit soon and visit often.
Overall, we said: «Century General Store is an absolute gem. It’s packed with charm and does what it does with class and style. Owner Stephen is a veteran of many of Edinburgh’s most treasured restaurants and eateries, so is applying his considerable nous to great effect. Make sure to visit this true Edinburgh classic soon.»

This pocket-​sized shop is just a delight. It’s wee inside but manages to pack a pretty punch with the things on offer. Delicious, good coffee to sit in (at one of two tables) or go; a range of croissants and the like to compliment the coffee; flowers and plants, freshly picked; stationary; satchels. It’s a wee shop of odds and ends. The thing that does endear me to them is their wonderful social media presence, always updating daily with beautiful photos of beautiful things they have that you can buy. Oh I musn’t forget the delicious, locally made Edward & Irwyn chocolate either.
Marchmont is a wonderful neighbourhood with a wonderful collection of independent places and the newly opened Century General Store (I think it’s around 6 months old now) is a perfect addition as a local store with some wares, food, and coffee with a very personal, village-​community feel to it.