Business Details
14 Years
experience
Your Trusted Artisan Bakery in Edinburgh
Established in 2012, we are a dedicated artisan bakery located in the heart of Edinburgh's Southside. Our team of three skilled bakers crafts all products daily using traditional methods from France, Scotland, Germany, Scandinavia, and Italy. We prioritise slow fermentation techniques to enhance flavour, nutrition, and preservation, working with natural ingredients like organic flours, free-range eggs, and real butter.Our commitment to sustainability is reflected in our zero-waste policy, redistributing surplus bread to local charities and community initiatives. As proud supporters of the Real Bread Campaign, we uphold transparency in baking practices, ensuring customers know exactly what they consume.
Services
Artisan Bread
Pastries
Croissants
Fougasses
Pizzettas
Cinnamon Buns
Details
- Year established: 2012
Highlights and features
- Established in 2012 with expertise in traditional European baking methods
- Committed to zero-waste through daily bread redistribution to local charities
- Use of organic, additive-free ingredients and stoneground wholemeal flours
- Proud supporters of the Real Bread Campaign's transparency standards
- Seasonal, weather-responsive baking for optimal flavour development
Associations and certifications
- Real Bread Campaign
Services
Artisan Bread
Handcrafted breads using slow fermentation techniques from European traditions. Our loaves develop complex flavours over days while maintaining nutritional value and digestibility. Available varieties include sourdough, rye, and stoneground wholemeal options made with organic ingredients.
Pastries
Daily-made pastries featuring buttery croissants, cinnamon buns, and seasonal specialties. We use free-range eggs and minimal sugar to create authentic French patisserie-style products with natural ingredients and traditional methods.
Fougasses
Artisan flatbreads inspired by Provencal cuisine, topped with seasonal vegetables and homemade tomato sauce. These crispy-on-the-outside, soft-on-the-inside creations showcase our commitment to fresh, locally-sourced ingredients and traditional baking techniques.
Pizzettas
Hand-stretched, individually-sized pizzas with house-made bases and seasonal toppings. Prepared using traditional fermentation methods, these savoury bites combine Italian pizza-making heritage with our Edinburgh bakery's zero-waste philosophy.
Cinnamon Buns
Hand-rolled cinnamon buns made with real butter and natural sweeteners. Our Edinburgh bakery's signature treat follows Scandinavian traditions, featuring slow-fermented dough for enhanced flavour and texture in every bite.
Questions
What makes your bread different from supermarket varieties?
We use traditional fermentation methods with organic flours and natural ingredients, avoiding additives. Our slow baking process enhances flavour, nutrition, and digestibility compared to mass-produced breads.
Do you offer gluten-free options?
While we don't currently produce gluten-free breads, our naturally fermented loaves often suit those with mild gluten sensitivities due to the extended breakdown of gluten proteins during fermentation.
How do you handle leftover bread?
We redistribute unsold bread daily to local charities including food banks, community centres, and after-school programs. Nothing goes to waste in our Edinburgh bakery.
Are your pastries made fresh daily?
Yes, all our pastries are prepared fresh each morning using traditional methods and high-quality ingredients like real butter and free-range eggs.
What is your connection to the Real Bread Campaign?
We actively support the Real Bread Campaign's mission to promote transparent, additive-free baking. Our breads meet their strict standards for authentic, traditional bread-making practices.
How should I store your bread to maintain freshness?
Store in a paper bag or bread bin at room temperature. Many varieties improve over days - particularly rye bread, which reaches optimal flavour on day five when stored properly.
Reviews (6)
Kaori Nishimaki
Dec 29, 2021
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Nice and soft cheese bread and crispy sweet almond croissant
The stuff was very nice. It was the great start of the day.
The stuff was very nice. It was the great start of the day.
Gunnar Droge
Dec 23, 2021
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A clearly passionate ownership about bread. Some french details, but mostly good, nutritious and flavourful bread.
Lindsay Neilson
Dec 15, 2021
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Right down the street from me and very tempting every day :) staff is always friendly and every pastry Ive tried has been very yummy! Always smells great in there as well.
Peter Woodhouse
Nov 08, 2021
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Not been in before as not a big bread lover. But got some good advice on what to buy from a very friendly lady. Would recommend.
Khan
Oct 27, 2021
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Very nice sourdough, if you can pay by card or the person behind the counter is good and lets you pay by cash. Not sure if that is due to covid situation or not but denying cash payments bars some people who dont have or prefer not to use a card from buying there. Outside of that, great place
Nuria Franco Guillen
Sep 29, 2021
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The best breads we have found in the city. Small but worth every product. Proper croissants and very nice quiche as well. Staff always lovely and kind.
