Business Details
12 Years
experience
Artisan Organic Bakery in Edinburgh
Archipelago Bakery is a small, independent artisan bakery established in 2014 in Edinburgh's New Town. Founded by Caroline, a former finance professional with a passion for baking, the business specialises in handcrafted organic bread, cakes, and savoury goods using traditional methods and locally sourced ingredients. Our commitment to quality is evident in every product, from our sourdoughs fermented with wild yeast to our low-sugar cakes made with organic flour and free-range eggs. We serve a diverse clientele including cafes, delicatessens, and restaurants while maintaining a city-centre bakery cafe open six days a week.Our team's dedication to excellence and customer satisfaction has made us a trusted name in Edinburgh's food scene, with a focus on sustainability and health-conscious baking. We offer wholesale supply services, custom cake orders, and event catering, alongside daily fresh baking classes and seasonal specialty items like Sunday roast veg platters. Our transparent production methods and refusal to use preservatives or additives ensure every customer receives naturally wholesome products.
Services
Organic Bread
Artisan Cakes
Wholesale Supply
Event Catering
Baking Classes
Details
- Year established: 2014
Highlights and features
- We use 100% organic flour in all our bread and cakes
- Our baking team has professional training from Bread Matters
- We implement traditional long-fermentation techniques for better flavour
- We offer daily fresh baking with seasonal menu variations
- Our products contain no preservatives or artificial additives
What people say
Exceptional organic ingredients
Friendly knowledgeable staff
Traditional baking methods
Fresh daily selections
Dietary options available
Services
Organic Bread
Our organic breads use Shipton Mill flour and traditional fermentation methods. Available in sourdough and yeasted varieties, each loaf develops complex flavours through long proving times. We avoid preservatives, offering options like wholemeal spelt, beetroot sourdough, and German rye.
Artisan Cakes
Handmade cakes feature reduced sugar content while maintaining rich flavours. Options include chocolate fudge brownies, espresso chocolate brownies, and dietary-specific choices like vegan and gluten-free varieties. All use organic ingredients and quality dairy.
Wholesale Supply
We supply cafes, restaurants, and health food shops with fresh baked goods daily. Our wholesale service includes bread, savoury items, and cakes with delivery options and minimum order requirements detailed in our wholesale lists.
Event Catering
Custom catering for events features fresh salads, savoury tarts, and vegetarian options. Available for parties and functions with 7-day notice, offering platters and special dietary adaptations like vegan and gluten-free choices.
Baking Classes
Hands-on baking classes teach traditional techniques for bread and pastry making. Participants learn our organic methods and long-fermentation processes while creating various baked goods under expert guidance.
People
Caroline
Founder & Head Baker
Caroline transitioned from finance to baking after studying at Bread Matters. She brings expertise in traditional techniques and sustainable practices, leading our team in creating award-winning organic baked goods since 2014.
Questions
What makes your bread different from supermarket bread?
Our bread uses 100% organic flour with no preservatives, made using traditional long-fermentation methods for better flavour and digestibility.
Do you cater for dietary restrictions?
Yes, we offer vegan, gluten-free, and dairy-free options across our product range, clearly labelled in our bakery.
Can I order custom cakes?
Yes, we create custom cakes with at least 72 hours notice, offering dairy-free, vegan, and sugar-free options.
Do you offer wholesale services?
Yes, we supply cafes, restaurants, and shops with fresh baked goods daily. Contact us for our wholesale lists and delivery details.
Are your products available outside Edinburgh?
While our primary focus is Edinburgh, we supply select stockists across Scotland. Contact us to discuss specific delivery options.
Reviews (4)
Inver Leith
Jan 06, 2022
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Profiteering gone mad. 1.85 for a coffee is acceptable. But an additional 25p for a splash of cold milk is beyond a joke. Bringing the total to 3.10 for a small americano with cold milk (takeaway. If the owner thinks her local custom base are mugs then good luck. It's 1.70 for four pints of milk over the road at Tesco. That's enough for around 50 cups of tea or coffee - or a near 750% profit on the milk mark up. I was advised that the owner - Caroline - insisted on the charge. This is actually not about the charge - outrageous profiteering though it surely is. I handed back my coffee as
M. H.
Oct 14, 2021
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An expensive place and a few errors that made it not worth it. Food served way to hot, napkin was beneath the rice so rice spilled everywhere to reach it, green tea was served with boiling water so undrinkable for a while and then burnt tasting, the one vegan cake option accidentally had a dairy ingredient on that day so they couldn't serve it. Takeaway options much cheaper than sitting in
Alex Sasu
Oct 11, 2021
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Very much enjoyed my time here. The food and drinks were tasty, staff was friendly and I loved the range of products they had on offer. Will definitely go again.
Champots C.
Oct 10, 2021
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Lovely selection of scones, cakes, breads etc. With specials on daily too. Lovely helpful staff. Great coffee. Nice cosy cafe atmosphere. Highly recommend.
