Bakery Cafés in Edinburgh
We list 38 bakery cafés in Edinburgh, with the most in West End, Hawthornbank Colonies and Edinburgh Centre. Every listing shows its exact location, directions and – where published – opening hours.
About bakery cafés
A bakery café sits somewhere between a bakery and a coffee shop: the pastries, bread and cakes are baked in-house or nearby, and there are tables where you can eat them with good coffee while they are still warm. It is the format behind many of the UK's busiest independent bakeries, and it suits everything from a solo breakfast with a laptop to a slow Saturday brunch with friends.
What to order
- Croissant and flat white – The classic pairing and the quickest way to judge both the bakery and the barista.
- Cinnamon or cardamom bun – Sticky, fragrant and a staple of modern British bakery cafés.
- Eggs on sourdough toast – Simple brunch that shows off the house bread.
- Savoury pastry – Ham and cheese croissant, spinach and feta roll or a morning bun with bacon.
- Toasted focaccia sandwich – A hearty lunch on bread that was baked a few hours earlier.
Where they are in Edinburgh
| Area | Count |
|---|---|
| West End | 5 |
| Hawthornbank Colonies | 3 |
| Edinburgh Centre | 3 |
| Tollcross | 3 |
| Morningside | 2 |
| Stockbridge | 2 |
| Lauriston | 2 |
| New Town | 2 |
Frequently asked questions
How many bakery cafés are there in Edinburgh?
We currently list 38 in Edinburgh, spread across 23 areas. The map shows where each one is, and every listing links to its own page with directions.
How do I find the nearest bakery café to me in Edinburgh?
Press "Sort by distance" above the list and allow location access – we reorder the Edinburgh list from nearest to furthest without storing your location.