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Edinburgh Live
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Lee Dalgetty

Edinburgh coffee shop finds success as they urge customers to ditch their tech

An Edinburgh coffeehouse has found success, as they urged customers to go screen-free.

Beatnik, which sits on Brougham Place, went against the grain by urging customers to drop off the grid and enjoy the 'buzz' at the late night cafe. Replacing alcohol with coffee and pastries, owners highlighted the 'high-energy' baristas.

Co-founders Safraz Rathore and Jemma Craig spotted a gap in the market, and hoped to provide a spot to distract from the digital distractions of modern life. The venue has already garnered a dedicated following.

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