L'Angelou, Northfield Broadway
16 people recommendvia r/Edinburgh16 comments cited below
What people say, in short
Many people recommend L'Angelou, a French bakery on Northfield Broadway, and a few praise it in the strongest terms, calling it incredible, the best in town or authentically Parisian. One diner recommends the croissant pudding and another the classic white baguette. One visitor warns it can sell out before closing, so check the hours first.
Address
L'Angelou, 88 Northfield Broadway, Edinburgh EH8 7RU, United Kingdom
At a glance
- Signature dishes
- Croissant pudding
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The evidence
Every point below is paraphrased from a real public comment, ordered by how much the community engaged with it. Caveats and negatives are kept in — follow any link to read the original for yourself.
- Recommendsu/Lottes_mom in r/Edinburgh · Jun 2024
Gives the Northfield Broadway branch a short, enthusiastic endorsement.
- Recommendsu/DegenGAMBLOR in r/Edinburgh · Jun 2026taste
Names L'Angelou as a top alternative, calling it incredible.
- Recommendsu/DangerousAct661 in r/Edinburgh · Jun 2024
Best bakery in town, run by a lovely French couple.
- Recommendsu/WafflingScot in r/Edinburgh · Sep 2026taste
Says this place makes its own caramel syrup, and it's the only homemade one they've seen.
- Recommendsu/Total_Aerie_3778 in r/Edinburgh · Mar 2025
Includes it in a list of excellent Edinburgh places, noting it is close to Portobello.
- Recommendsu/GreedyManufacturer34 in r/Edinburgh · Jun 2024
Calls it top, somewhat less costly than most, though still pricey.
- Recommendsu/Poppiduck in r/Edinburgh · Jan 2024taste
Strongly endorses a spot located near Barons Court, calling the bakery excellent.
- Recommendsu/nickymaple in r/Edinburgh · Mar 2025
Says L’Angelou is close to them and really good.
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- Recommendsu/antihippy in r/Edinburgh · Mar 2025
Recommends L’Angelou as its answer.
- Recommendsu/CupcakeLongjumping13 in r/Edinburgh · Mar 2025
Local who used it for a wedding breakfast and rates it highly.
- Recommendsu/boxofhedgehogs in r/Edinburgh · Feb 2025taste
Recommends the croissant pudding.
- Recommendsu/kowalski_82 in r/Edinburgh · Jun 2024variety
Praises their simple classic white baguette.
- Recommendsu/TheHareBearBunch in r/Edinburgh · Feb 2024
Calls the Northfield Broadway spot a secret; warns it often sells out before closing.
- Recommendsu/Royal_Dragonfruit381 in r/Edinburgh · Jun 2024
Recommends L'Angelou.
- Recommendsu/Leith_Walker in r/Edinburgh · Jun 2024
Really authentic Parisian bakery.
- Recommendsu/Natural-Daikon8852 in r/Edinburgh · Jun 2026taste
Lists it among personal favourites that beat Lannan.
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Details last checked 10 Nov 2026. Recommendations reflect what people said at the time; confirm current details before you go.