Vegan Bakeries in Edinburgh
Searching for a vegan bakery in Edinburgh? Here are 6 options on one map, 5 with opening times.
About vegan bakeries
Fifteen years ago a vegan cake usually meant a dense carrot slab in a health-food shop. Today plant-based bakeries across the UK are making laminated croissants with plant butter, custard doughnuts, towering birthday cakes and New York-style cheesecakes made with cashews. Many customers are not vegan at all – they simply come for the doughnuts – and the best bakeries make a point of baking things nobody would guess were egg- and dairy-free.
What to order
- Filled doughnut – Vegan doughnut shops have become a destination in their own right, with custard and jam fillings.
- Plant-butter croissant – Look for clear, honeycomb layers – a sign the lamination is well done.
- Cinnamon bun – Enriched dough without eggs or milk can still be soft and sticky.
- Chocolate fudge cake – Dense and rich, it rarely betrays its vegan credentials.
- Baked 'cheesecake' – Cashew or plant-based cream cheese gives a surprisingly authentic texture.
Where they are in Edinburgh
| Area | Count |
|---|---|
| Sciennes | 1 |
| Old Town | 1 |
| Hawthornbank Colonies | 1 |
| Tollcross | 1 |
| Quartermile | 1 |
| West End | 1 |
Frequently asked questions
How many vegan bakeries are there in Edinburgh?
We currently list 6 in Edinburgh, spread across 6 areas. The map shows where each one is, and every listing links to its own page with directions.
How do I find the nearest vegan bakery 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.