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The World’s 100 Best Pastry Shops

Lannan Bakery

Edinburgh, United Kingdom

  1. THE WORLD’S BEST PASTRY SHOPS WORTH A JOURNEY · 2026 ✦ ✦ N° 56 2026

No. 1 in the United Kingdom

Lannan Bakery

A takeaway bakery in Edinburgh selling laminated pastries, custard slices, Jaffa cakes and savoury buns in seasonal flavour combinations. Queues often run 30 to 60 minutes along a marked line outside, and online pre-orders are collected next door at The Pantry.

Highlights

  • Raspberry custard slice
  • Medjool date butterscotch knot
  • Cardamom bun

Good to know

  • Queues start before 9am opening
  • Takeaway only, no seating
  • Pre-orders need several days' notice

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