Now in their new home on Dundas Street, this bakers was amazing! I only had a coffee and cake but the coffee was perfect, the brownie lovely and soft with just the right amount gooeyness that I love in a brownie! The decor is fresh and calm and the staff were also really friendly. I will definitely head back for lunch one day soon as their salads looked completely stunning - all fresh and vibrant. The bakery is at the back with a few tables to sit in and then they also have a handful of tables outside. Brilliant addition to the Edinburgh scene
It was a considerable relief when after having to quit their premises on Queen Street, the Archipelago Artisan Bakery found space to relocate that was both nearby and offered an enhanced, shop-front opportunity. The place, on Dundas Street, used to be home to Agoo 2, until fairly recently. They’ve converted the place, which was part shop/part cafe, into part shop/part bakery, and it’s a considerable hive of activity with three bakers and one counter staff member all buzzing about when I visited.
This could possibly be the best food I had in Edinburgh. The scone was perfectly salty and crunchy, yet soft in the middle; a perfect vehicle for some Scottish jam. The ginger slice was absolutely to die for! But the clear winner is the vegan lemon olive oil shortbread. I will be talking about it forever, I think. And not to mention, the place itself is quaint and charming in all the right ways! A plethora of WONDERFUL choices, and fantastic customer service as well. Thank you from Canada!
The white sourdough round from Archipelago Bakery is quite simply the best bread I have ever eaten! Crunchy perfection on the outside and delicious, chewy goodness on the inside. Whatever it is that takes bread from great to amazing, Archipelago has figured it out! BTW, we also loved their vegan samosas! Aug 2023 - Returned to Edinburgh 6 months later and grabbed another sourdough round. Still exquisite!
I stopped here for tea and cake and the place didn't disappoint!
It was pretty small so it's good for those who want a quiet place to relax. They also had WiFi available.
They had a range of cakes, including vegan options, but I didn't see many traditional flavours which I was after. I opted for a yogurt and coconut cake (I think!?) and it was delicious!!
One downside is I couldn't see any customer toilets.
Lovely little place, artisan baked goods and delicious lunch ideas. Great for vegetarians and vegan, and coffee is wonderful too. Wifi and pleasant atmosphere. Loved it. 4 stars from me, because the hot chocolate was disappointing. Not very chocolaty… tasted like plain foamed milk, and I do wish they’d ask about cinnamon on top before putting it on. Everything else was delicious.
Tried today their plum cake and was just perfect for this autumn weather, delicious with a great touch of fruit mixed in the cake. Very unique recipe. Can't miss if you're in Edinburgh.
Nice little bakery with a good range of cakes and bread on offer, alongside coffee and a few light lunch options. Most (if not all) options were vegan friendly and the staff were very nice.
Had a lovely lunch of soup, bread, tea and a delicious cake. The owner was also very accommodating and friendly.
Brilliant bakery. Very friendly staff and according to my partner, they have the worlds best brownie! I can say that to the black forest brownie as well. Highly highly recommend!
Amazing selection of daily made pastries. Gluten free for those that need it. Friendly family atmosphere. No laptops. The cinnamon buns were amazing. Definitely a place to stop.
Lovely neighborhood bakery. Friendly and helpful staff. The lentil "sausage" roll was excellent, as was the banana bread. Croissant and scone were OK.
We had a delicious lentil/sage soup of the day, a warming bowl of curry and an espresso. Great food, amazing bread and the staff was friendly and genuine. We would love to go back there.
Love this place. I have never had a nicer German Rye Bread. The spanakopita is my favourite and my daughter loves the cakes.
Very tasty take away or sit in sandwiches, breads, cakes and more. Bit on the pricey side but worth it!
The bread here is to die for. Carrot & sunflower loaf available on Saturdays is incredible and a lovely way to get some sneaky veg into kids (also amazing with honey!). Proper, delicious yeast-based loaves with fabulous crust and yummy flavour, I'd highly recommend this place for its loaves, which include Combine Harvester (spelt and oat), stoneground wholemeal, white bloomer, and other variations. They sell out quickly though, so if you want bread you need to pop in first thing and certainly before lunch! Cafe sells a nice selection of cakes and brownies and offers local artisan tea, flat whites, oat and soya milk alternatives and the usual array of coffees. Well worth it for the bread alone!!!! 🍞🍰☕
The soda bread at Archipelago was the most fantastic bread I’ve ever had. It’s crust is bumpy and crunchy and once sliced reveals a dense and luscious interior. Outstanding with a cheese and charcuterie board. Lovely, helpful young woman at the counter. Highly recommend.
This may be a little biased as I used to work there but cannot recommend this place enough. Everything has so much care and thought put into it by Caroline and the other staff. It is all organic and a more healthy option than anywhere else. You do pay more however I do believe this is because you’re paying for quality. It has fresh baked bread every day, cakes and tray bakes every day, pastries on Saturdays, soups and a curry every day, a great selection of salads, a variety of different savoury pastries, and much more. Care is taken with the coffee and the coffee bean changes every couple of weeks too, as well as having around 20 different types of loose leaf teas! I would definitely recommend you give it a shot, I know I’m glad I did :) (ps. I was not asked to write this review just to clarify).
We just found this lovely place by chance. The decoration was so warm and the food so delicious. Vegan options also. Just perfect.
The people attending were very helpful walking us through the numerous options.
100% recommendation
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