Bakeries in Edinburgh
From early-morning loaves to celebration cakes, here are the 143 bakeries we know about in Edinburgh, 71 of them with published opening hours.
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The baking story of Edinburgh
Edinburgh has fed visitors for centuries, and its baking mixes the everyday with the ceremonial. Black bun — a dense, spiced fruit cake wrapped in pastry — is the traditional Hogmanay treat, offered to first-footers after midnight along with a dram. Shortbread, in buttery fingers, rounds and petticoat tails, is sold on every corner of the Old Town, while Edinburgh rock, a pastel-coloured, crumbly sweet, is nothing like the hard seaside variety. Real local life is found in Leith, Stockbridge and Bruntsfield, where neighbourhood bakers sell Scotch pies, morning rolls and empire biscuits alongside sourdough. The Saturday farmers' market on Castle Terrace, beneath the castle rock, brings in growers and bakers from the Lothians and the Borders.
Local bakes to look out for
- Black bun – A rich, spiced fruit cake baked inside a pastry case, eaten at Hogmanay.
- Shortbread – A crumbly, buttery biscuit made from butter, sugar and flour.
- Edinburgh rock – A soft, crumbly stick of sugar confectionery in pastel colours.
Bakery hunter's tip: Visit the Castle Terrace farmers' market on Saturday morning, then walk to Stockbridge, whose Sunday market adds more bakers and street food.
Did you know? Edinburgh rock is credited to Alexander Ferguson, a confectioner who sold it in the city in the 19th century.
Bakery types in Edinburgh
| Type | Bakeries | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Traditional Bakers | 67 | 47% |
| Bakery Cafés | 38 | 27% |
| Cake Shops | 30 | 21% |
| Patisseries | 27 | 19% |
| Artisan Bakeries | 13 | 9% |
| Vegan Bakeries | 6 | 4% |
| French Bakeries | 4 | 3% |
| Sourdough Bakeries | 4 | 3% |
| Cookie Shops | 4 | 3% |
| Eggless Cake Shops | 4 | 3% |
Early birds: first bakeries to open
| Bakery | Area | Opens from |
|---|---|---|
| Fudi - Swiss Bakery | Lochend | 6am |
| Black Sheep Coffee | West End | 6:30am |
| Bayne's | Portobello | 6:30am |
| Bayne's | Leith | 6:30am |
| Greggs | Bruntsfield | 6:30am |
| Greggs | Gayfield | 6:30am |
Edinburgh at a glance
| Bakeries listed | 143 |
|---|---|
| Busiest area | Edinburgh Centre (8) |
| With published hours | 71 |
| Open on Sundays | 56 of 71 |
| Hygiene rated | 120 (82% top rated) |
| Nation | Scotland |
| Local time | Sun 4 Oct, 15:21 |
Bakeries in Edinburgh: FAQs
How many bakeries are there in Edinburgh?
We currently list 143 bakeries in Edinburgh, across 68 areas including Edinburgh Centre, Tollcross and West End. The list includes independent bakeries, cake shops, patisseries and chain branches.
Which bakery opens earliest in Edinburgh?
Fudi - Swiss Bakery has the earliest published opening time at 6am. Opening times can vary by day, so check the bakery's page for the full week.
Are bakeries in Edinburgh open on Sundays?
Of the 71 bakeries with published hours, 56 open on Sundays. Each listing shows a live open or closed badge based on UK time.
Do Edinburgh bakeries have good hygiene ratings?
98 of the 120 bakeries with a published inspection result hold a top rating (4–5, or Pass in Scotland). Ratings come from the Food Standards Agency register.
What kind of bakeries can I find in Edinburgh?
The most common type is traditional bakers (67), followed by bakery cafés, cake shops and patisseries.