The Pastry Section, Stockbridge
21 people recommendvia r/Edinburgh21 comments cited below
What people say, in short
People recommend The Pastry Section, which bakes at its Stockbridge and Leith shops. Many commenters praise its cakes and sweet bakes, and one regular says it has stayed fantastic since opening. One commenter recommends the cakes and cinnamon rolls, and another says its Black Forest gateau is great when it is made.
Address
The Pastry Section, 86 Raeburn Pl, Edinburgh EH4 1HH, United Kingdom
At a glance
- Signature dishes
- Cinnamon rolls, Black Forest gateau
- Best for
- Desserts
Nearby on this map
Other places on this map closest to The Pastry Section, Stockbridge, as the crow flies.
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/Correct_Address_8229 in r/Edinburgh · Feb 2025
Counts a pecan-and-banana chocolate cookie among their favourite treats.
- Recommendsu/Ok_Situation_1525 in r/Edinburgh · Jun 2024
Likes it, but says it doesn't sell simple traditional bakes like gingerbread men.
- Recommendsu/IllPassage703 in r/Edinburgh · Jun 2024
Lists it among other great places.
- Recommendsu/haidee9 in r/Edinburgh · Aug 2026taste
Says it does great cakes.
- Recommendsu/greenwichgirl90s in r/Edinburgh · Jun 2024
Names The Pastry Section in Stockbridge when asked for bakery recommendations.
- Recommendsu/CloverRabbidge in r/Edinburgh · Feb 2025taste
Says their Black Forest gateau is great when they make it.
- Recommendsu/OptionalQuality789 in r/Edinburgh · Oct 2025taste
Calls this Great Junction Street spot delicious.
- Recommendsu/Total_Aerie_3778 in r/Edinburgh · Aug 2026
Names it as their second choice.
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- Recommendsu/Raychillichill_ in r/Edinburgh · Aug 2026taste
Says the sweet bakes are the best in the city, found at the Leith or Stockbridge location.
- Recommendsu/Various-War-3997 in r/Edinburgh · Jun 2025
Names The Pastry Section as another strong bakery.
- Recommendsu/macspeth in r/Edinburgh · Aug 2026
Says it is difficult to beat, despite the other suggestions.
- Recommendsu/Biloceraptor in r/Edinburgh · Aug 2026
Agrees, naming it as their second choice for the same reasons.
- Recommendsu/Flo_Melvis in r/Edinburgh · Aug 2026taste
Not a big cake fan, but can't resist it and finds it very good.
- Recommendsu/xarius214 in r/Edinburgh · Jun 2024taste
Recommends the cakes and cinnamon rolls, and says its birthday cakes are consistently good and fairly priced.
- Recommendsu/Rainbow-Unicorn-111 in r/Edinburgh · Oct 2026variety
Suggests trying it; savoury items sometimes appear but are not guaranteed.
- Recommendsu/jessicarosepole in r/Edinburgh · Aug 2026
Lists it among their picks.
- Recommendsu/Euphoric_Reindeer675 in r/Edinburgh · Oct 2026
Bare named suggestion of this shop in answer to the savoury pastry request.
- Recommendsu/poultox in r/Edinburgh · Nov 2024
Regular choice for custom birthday cakes; pickup only, with central locations.
- Recommendsu/moops__ in r/Edinburgh · Jun 2024consistency
Always fantastic since it opened.
- Recommendsu/kowalski_82 in r/Edinburgh · Jun 2024
Lists among preferred bakeries.
- Recommendsu/ChainPresent9670 in r/Edinburgh · Jun 2026
Recommends it as a nearby alternative to 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.