Lannan Bakery in Edinburgh has become a social media sensation since opening in 2023, with queues forming before it unlocks. The bakery was recently named one of Britain's 'best bakeries right now' by the Great British Food Awards, which said it had 'the very best baked goods not just here but in Europe'.
One local who had never visited decided to see what the fuss was about. Arriving around 10am, they joined a queue that took 24 minutes to reach the door. Inside, the glass cases were filled with pastries, and metal racks held fresh-from-the-oven goods.
The customer bought a hot chocolate, a sausage roll, and a box of croissants and pain au chocolat, spending about £26. The pork, cider and bay sausage roll cost £7 – the priciest item. Staff were friendly and efficient, serving customers quickly without making them feel rushed.
With no seating, the customer took the food to a nearby park. The hot chocolate was 'superb – really dark, smooth and rich'. The sausage roll was 'delicious', with herbs and buttery pastry. However, the croissants and pain au chocolat were the real stars, impressing friends with their enormous size.
Despite enjoying the experience, the customer described it as 'decent' and said they still don't understand the hype. They concluded: 'I'd sooner spend less time standing in line and the identical sum on my go-to supermarket items if I fancied treating myself to an indulgent lunch.'
