101 Bakery

the pastries here are worth planning your day around, not just grabbing on the way past. 101 newington road sits in a quieter stretch of edinburgh's southside, far enough from the royal mile that you're not fighting tourists for a table, close enough that it's genuinely convenient if you know the city at all. regulars clearly feel something strong about this place, and that kind of loyalty doesn't stick around without good reason. the coffee holds up alongside the baked goods rather than playing second fiddle to them, which is rarer than it sounds. if you're heading through newington, don't just walk past because you're not hungry yet. order a pastry with whatever you're drinking. it's the right call.