Tasty Buns - Edinburgh

Yizhou Wu

Mars bars cream cheese brownie is excellent. I usually am quite reserved with high praise, esp sweet stuff but this stunned. The fudgey texture was great and there's a variety of textures and flavours inside. Cream cheese was savoury but would have been a little more generous, otherwise it tends to get overwhelmed by the chocolate. Rather expensive tho for the small piece

Coffee was well liked by my dining partner but I found it still a little acidic.

Must try, although their items are on rotations for example the scones weren't available on Saturday

Beth G

My terrible photo doesn’t do the products justice, they were delicious! Pictured here are the dulce de leche malteser meringue biscuits and the Vietnamese coffee buns (though I may have got the names slightly wrong as it’s been a few days since purchasing!)

I emailed the bakery just before they reopened to see if they definitely did takeaway for all their products, as I’d planned on surprising my partner on his birthday with a coffee and some baked treats. When they replied they explained how they have boxes, bags etc etc so yes it was all takeaway friendly. Unfortunately my partner spoiled the plan by booking an all day bus tour starting at 8am on his birthday (eyeroll haha) so I nipped in the day before for baked goods instead. I was nervous because I have ridiculous anxiety, and the lady that served me was lovely - she was patient and wasn’t annoyed about the fact that I was stress reading the menu and not really taking any of it in. This really is important to me because I literally NEVER go into bakeries, small cafes etc etc by myself because of the anxiety it causes, it has helped boost my confidence going into small establishments. She told me which product was which and was truly just a lovely person to briefly interact with. So, thank you!

The price was good, the bakes were delicious, and the birthday boy was well chuffed with the surprise! We will definitely be coming again next time we come to Edinburgh!

J FM

Offering a variety of delicious sweet baked goods, this place is sweet tooth haven, the menu seems to be changing regularly. The coffee was also excellent.

Liam Malia

among all the many, many (MANY) bakeries in edinburgh, this is one of the realest of deals. a cornucopia of treats in a little hole in the wall place in a slightly out-of-the-way (unless you’re an art student or office worker) area of the city. i had a salted triple chocolate cookie that was the baked equivalent of sniffing a cat’s head (if you know, you know. if you don’t, substitute cat for creature whose head you like to sniff). my companion had a carrot cake slice which was delicious as well. the service was excellent: they were very kind to provide a little box for our leftovers and to fill my water bottle from their tap. the interiors are cosy without being gloomy, and decorated with lovely lino print art (with the artist helpfully labelled so you can scroll their instagram while you eat). truly an excellent stop on our way to raid second hand bookshops. worth a special trip!

Fiona Mackintosh

I ordered a coconut and lime cake for my mum’s 80th birthday and Tasty Buns were so flexible and helpful. (I’d tried 2 other bakeries because they were closer to me but both had a short fixed list of cake flavours they could offer which did not include coconut and lime). They asked for photos of styles I liked, asked questions about colours, design, fresh flowers, piping on top of the cake. The price was very reasonable and most importantly, the cake looked fantastic and tasted amazing! My mum loved it. Will definitely order again.

Bow K. Techataveekijkul

They offer delicious home-baked pastries, stunning cakes, tray bakes, truffles, sweet and savory scones, epic brownies, soups of the day, and sandwiches, along with great locally roasted coffee. The selection varies daily based on demand and season. Since I couldn't try everything in one go, I chose a coconut scone and a biscoff cake, accompanied by a hot chai latte. It satisfied my breakfast cravings, but additional savory options would have been awesome too.

Andrew Girdwood

Don't let the name fool you – Tasty Buns Bakery is the REAL DEAL.

Delicious sweet and savoury treats? All day long! Warm, inviting cafe space with way more room than you'd expect? It's like a hidden oasis! Staff that make you feel like a regular, even on your first visit? Absolutely their superpower! This place is what Edinburgh's food scene is all about.

I love how Tasty Buns is unpretentious. It's all about the food, the friendly vibe, and giving you that boost you need in the middle of a busy day. The cakes and baked goodies are the obvious stars, but don't sleep on their coffee – pairs perfectly with a brownie or one of those giant cookies.
Big respect to the staff. Baking ain't easy, especially right now, but they always have a smile on their faces.

I've been a customer when Tasty Buns has had a pop-up at a local event, I've been a bespoke/online order customer, and I've been the store. Never had a bad experience; always had good food.

Special note: If you've got a sweet tooth, this place is dangerous. If you like supporting local businesses, it's mandatory. If you need a spot to catch your breath during the Edinburgh madness, look no further! Tasty Buns delivers on all fronts, and those buns...well, the name doesn't lie. Get in there and taste for yourself!

Sarah handke

It was great. The sweets are so cute and delicious!
I took the Baileys Fudge!