Best Eclairs in Edinburgh

7 restaurant menus in United Kingdom, (the ranking and the list of restaurants are based on the number of recommendations received from users in the last month, currently updated to December 2024)
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Colonnades At The Signet Library
Colonnades At The Signet Library
96/100 (2645 ratings)
Coffee & Tea
Restaurants
Dessert
Vegetarian Friendly
Scottish
British
Gluten Free Options
Scottish
Vegan Options
British
Vegetarian Friendly
Gluten Free Options
Vegan Options
Lunch
Selection of Homemade Sorbet & Ice Cream
Meringue
Beef
Sweet Tray
Macaroons
Fizz Afternoon Tea
Eclairs
Smoked Pumpkin Veloute Ricotta Tortellini Toasted Seeds
Salmon
Cake
Cakes
Soup
Fish
Cocktails
Mojito
Soup of the Day
Cheesecake
Panna Cotta
Lava Cake
Scones
Dessert
Tomato
Sorbet
Pastries
pavlova
Champagne Cocktail
Nachos
Venison
Juice
Club Sándwich
Tarts
matcha
Gazpacho
Cheesecakes
Haggis
Mousse Au Chocolat
Afternoon Tea Sweets
Quiche
Sandwiches
Glazed Lemon Tart
Macarons
Sit down
British
Scottish
Reservations
Accepts Credit Cards
Seating
Accepts Mastercard
Table Service
Accepts Visa
Wheelchair Accessible
Mastercard
Visa
Serves Alcohol
Highchairs Available
Full Bar
Free Wifi
Lunch
Fine Dining
"Superb afternoon tea with amazing range of items not just the traditional selection all beautifully served by charming attentive staff. An essential..."
Madhavi
"Chosen to treat ourselves to evening tea at the Signet Library with a visit to Colonnades - an a truly huge and stylishly shocking area. Fastidious..."
FoodMyMood
"We booked three months in advance as this is such a popular venue with limited tables. My fourth visit, and it is consistently good. The surroundings..."
Mayank Singh
"We had arrived in Edinburgh only a few hours earlier to visit the Festival and Military Tattoo. We enjoyed the walk through the crowds enjoying the..."
Swati Bhatnagar
"This is so far the best afternoon tea that we had, the place was beautiful, the service was excellent and the cakes were nice, the only downside was..."
MF
"I think it's pretty safe to say that any afternoon tea from now on will be no comparison to Colonnades. Fabulous service from the minute you walk in..."
Humandustbin
"Such a fantastic experience and afternoon. This was one of the best treats I have had in a long time, the venue, layout, staff everything was to..."
Jadine Arnold - The Punk Rock Princess
"If you like Afternoon Tea, the one at The Colonnades will leave you speechless. From the elegance of the room to the highest quality of each and..."
Pat Cuni
"It has been just over a year and a half since we last visited The Signet Library in the heart of Edinburgh Old Town to attend the beautiful wedding..."
Felicia Tan
"Afternoon tea is an extravagant treat and one of my favourite indulgences so I feel very excited to say that I may have found the best one in..."
Carol Wilkin
"Again, Zomato had pulled a blinder and allowed myself and a friend to go and check out afternoon tea at the recently launched Colonnades based in the..."
Edinburgh Feasts
"Having visited the previous incarnation of the Colonnades at the Signet Library, the Gran Caffe, on a number of occasions, I was interested to see..."
Lunch Quest
"At Edinburgh Foody, we've been impressed by the Heritage Collection's food at Modern Two and Portrait Café for some time. We've followed their work..."
EdinburghFoody
"Wow what a glamourous venue! Stunning. The Library has had a swanky make-over to host the most elegant tea salon of days gone by.  I had the..."
Keep Calm And Fanny On
"The Colonnades at the Signet Library is definitely the best afternoon tea in town.  Even more importantly, they do the best GLUTEN FREE afternoon..."
GlutenFree Edinburgh
"Beautiful venue to have  Afternoon Tea.  i was visiting Edinburgh last week with a friend  we had  morning coffee on one of our days on the Royal..."
Mary Mcgregor
"Absolutely fantastic experience! This is not your average afternoon tea; the food plays on classic dishes and creates something unique from them. It..."
Lauren J
"We got given a nice corner to ourselves! Nice and quiet. Pretty relaxed. The food was amazing! I mean look at the mushroom ..."
Izzy M
"We booked the afternoon tea on a rainy day in Edinburgh, and it was a wonderful experience. The service was lovely and welcoming, and the food was..."
Caitlin Thayer
"Fabulous afternoon tea today (22 June 2023). Outstanding service from every staff member I spoke to, nothing was too much trouble. The food was..."
Lynsay Kivlin
"The reception was welcoming. Attentive and friendly staff. Stunning atmosphere. Music was great. Every bite of the savouries, sweets and scones was..."
Pearl Orleans
"An exquisite afternoon tea in an amazing location and atmosphere. You're settled inside a historical and beautiful library. The savory and sweet..."
nuric
"Warning…they give you so much food that this isn’t a dainty afternoon tea experience, lol! The food was delicious and you’ll gorge yourself..."
Linda Fung
"Having had the pleasure of visiting The Colonnades at the Signet Library multiple times, I have found that it remains one of my favourite spots for..."
Tsenka Georgieva
"This was an absolutely beautiful experience. I had such an amazing time and you get such a great value for the money, given all that comes with the..."
R A
"Excellent afternoon tea! It is definitely on the pricey side but in my opinion, we got our money's worth. It is 50GBP per person and it comes with..."
Cris F
"Oh my goodness what a special treat. Went for my 50th birthday and what a way to spend it. Lovely staff, I am dairy free and had a luxury afternoon..."
Shirley Ross
"Being such a fancy place and with small dishes I didn’t thought i would be so full. The food was amazing, the savoury tray was incredible, and the..."
Rosa África
"This is one of the most sophisticated afternoon tea spots I have ever been. Situated in the historic Signet Library, it offers a spacious, and..."
Kenneth Li
"Quirky and elegant yet not too posh or stiff in terms of atmosphere. I fact one of our waiters was quite funny. Afternoon tea was amazing, especially..."
Silke Salavati
"I just love afternoon tea. And I love libraries. Want a wonderful idea to combine both! Everything was delicious. The tea was spectacular. And the..."
kim xiong
"For me, this place rates much higher than some of the well known afternoon tea places in London. Everything tasted so fresh and tried three different..."
Jared Taylor
"Afternoon tea here was an absolute dream. A family member gave us a voucher as a birthday gift when they heard we would be taking a trip to the UK. I..."
Ashley English
"This was amazing. Food and atmosphere spot on what a wonderful..."
Clare Warbis
"Fabulous afternoon tea, it felt very special. Loved the food - no boring sandwiches in sight. We had two trays, one savory, one sweet and it was..."
Irina
Ecosse Eclair
Ecosse Eclair
95/100 (107 ratings)
Dessert
Scottish
French
British
Scottish
French
British
Eclairs
Caramel
Long Black
Profiteroles
Eclair
Pistachio and Chocolate Eclair
British
Scottish
French
"Such a gem in Edinburgh! We tried the classic, pistachio, and the meringue and they were all incredible! We went back the next day and saw he had..."
Jessica Daisley (daixley)
"Absolutely love the éclairs - and will definitely try all their other pastry as well. My favourite so far is the lemon meringue éclair, but..."
Denise Strohsahl
"Owner was friendly, tiramisu éclaire was quite good, but not mind blowing. I will have to try it again! Definitely recommend it for the variety of..."
Ammir Barakat
"Best éclairs I ever had 💥 I'm a big fan of éclair and these are excellent. Give a try and thank to me..."
Burcu Ucan
"The shop is the cutest pastry shop I’ve ever seen, with it’s art and hand written boards and the eclairs are just magnificent, pistachio and..."
bilge kıvrak
"An Éclair heaven in Edinburgh! We are so lucky to have this shop in our city. From cream to dough, every ingredient is hand made! Chef Can is more..."
KUTLU BALCI
"I didn't realise an éclair could be so good. I saw this shop on social media and was eagar to give it a try. Omg I was not disappointed. This is..."
John Chan
"One of my favourite dessert shops in Edinburgh, everything is perfect especially the pistachio..."
Yingjie Tang
"I went twice there, and it was absolutely fantastic, it's is even better than what I can find in some bakery back home in France, it's tasty,..."
Alex Galron
"Everything we have tried from Écosse Éclair has been delicious. Especially loved the Burns night special which was hands down one of the best..."
A M
"Their eclairs are amazing! Definitely a great option for when you want a treat! They’re also very beautiful if instagram-friendly desserts are..."
Hannah Siegel
"Cannot get enough of this place! The pastries are phenomenal and the coffe is definitely worth a try too. I'd definitely reccommend the lemon Eclair..."
Jack McConnell
"Went there to get something different than a cake for my mother's birthday. She's a pastry cook so she knows her stuff, I had to be careful with my..."
Árpi Medgyes
"This is a small GEM hidden away on a side street of Edinburgh.. An Absolute Eclair Heaven. We luckily lived very close, and that were taking in to..."
Alexander Pedersen
"One of the many many reasons I love living where I do - this place is just round the corner. Absolutely delicious eclairs (and other food!) - I..."
Paige Boxshall
"Great to see this wee shop open on Easter Road, adding to all the other foodie treasures. It sells exactly what the name suggests - éclairs made in..."
Matthew Halsall
"Wow. These eclairs are so tasty and so nice! I didn't even have time to take a picture of them. I'll definitely be recommending this..."
Juliette Grd
"I had Ruby chocolate for the first time in my life here. Loved the ruby chocolate Eclair, brought my friends all the way from Glasgow here just to..."
Sarthak Khatiwada
"An absolute gem! I’m lucky enough to be close to ecosse eclair and I’m tempted almost every day to get an eclair on my walk home. Every eclair is..."
Frankie G
La Barantine
La Barantine
94/100 (1757 ratings)
Coffee & Tea
Dessert
Coffee & Tea
Vegetarian Friendly
French
Vegan Options
Cafe
European
European
Cafe
French
Vegetarian Friendly
Vegan Options
Brunch
Breakfast
Lunch
Cake
Macaroons
Bakery
Soup
Eclairs
Ópera Cake
Cakes
Coffee of the Day
Salad
croissant
Crème Brulee Cheesecake
Torta
Cappuccino
Focaccia
Lemon Tart
Pastries
pâtisserie
matcha
Quiche
Tarte
Croque Monsieur
Cakes and Pastries
Macaron
Tarte Au Citron
Apricot Tarte
Wonderful Coffee and Pastries
Torte
Baguette Avec Confiture
Baguette
Peppermint Tea Americano Coffee and Sanwiches
Sandwiches
Croissants
Quiche
Croissant
Macarons
Sit down
French
Café
European
Accepts Credit Cards
Outdoor Seating
Mastercard
Takeout
Visa
Accepts Mastercard
Accepts Visa
Seating
Table Service
Brunch
Breakfast
Lunch
Mid-range
"Quaint little store and I mean little, it will take a maximum of 14 pax very tightly. They serve a small selection of lights meals and patisseries...."
Thavashni Reddy
"We only wanted a sandwich, but ended up with 30 minutes in Paris. The staff offered a welcome as warm as their baguettes and took our order in..."
EdinBlogger
"French Heaven. This little café in Bruntsfield is a delight. It is compact but has a charm all it's own. This is helped by the friendly French staff..."
Del Vs Food
"Too short of cash for a holiday?This bijoux boulangerie in Bruntfield have friendly staff that chat to you in French, proper bread and a..."
Lisa Thompson
"We had coffees and pastries sitting in, the service was good, every person working seemed to be focused on providing great customer experience which..."
adrien olivier
"It’s a nice cozy cafe right next to my work place which is a win for me! I had a take out for a hot chocolate and oat milk latte they both were..."
Shravya Reddy
"You can find great authentic French pastry here ! Although I am not French, but as a foodie with high expectations, their quiche is really delicious,..."
Belle Chia
"This new bakery on Bruntsfield is now a favourite spot at 7 in the morning for fresh baked pastries and coffee. They also do amazing bread and..."
linda o'keeffe
"Very Parisian little cafe. Great choice of coffees, cakes and..."
Renuka Morris
"Lovely small cafe but not a lot of space. Staff were lovley even though it was near the end of the day for them finishing shift. Coffee was ok but..."
Emma Smith
"Great little patisserie with delicious treats and great coffee. Well worth popping..."
John deVil
"Lovely coffee; delectable pastries and delicate..."
Jeanne Cyrus
"I hadn’t known a real croissant until I came to..."
T. Hyatt
"The best macaroons. Very flavorful and worth it. The vanilla flan slapped and hit the spot. The slice was thicc and it was devoured immediately on..."
Annika Kleinebenne
"Absolutely wonderful patisserie in Bruntsfield. I had visited years ago when I lived in the area, and was delighted to return on a recent trip. The..."
Brian Shaw
"Just popped in with a friend for a coffee. Small and intimate with good coffee and despite us having just one coffee each they were in no hurry to..."
Maria Halliday
"Maybe we caught the staff on am off day but they were pretty grumpy. Apart from that the pastries were really nice and the decor is..."
C Eastwood
Stockbridge Kitchen
Stockbridge Kitchen
92/100 (3301 ratings)
Dessert
Vegetarian Friendly
Soups
British
Cafe
Scottish
Vegetarian Friendly
Brunch
Breakfast
Lunch
Meringue
Eclairs
Cakes
Sandwiches
Beef
"My husband and I were vacationing in Edinburgh from Texas and came across this place on a Sunday afternoon after visiting the Market. We ordered the..."
Racheal Roberts
"Love this place so much words can't describe it ♡ We came here twice in our short holidays. The coffe tastes toasted, the hot chocolate is..."
Nuria Torras
"A fantastic coffee shop in Stockbridge. The cakes here are amazing! The decor is cool but cosy, the staff are friendly. They offer savoury..."
Jamie Riddell
"We visited when attracted to the cakes in the window. We were not disappointed as there was a wide choice of lovely homemade cakes and good tea and..."
Leslie Jones
"Really lovely little cafe. High quality food and great atmosphere. You get quite a lot for your money which is great! The place itself is quite small..."
Megan
"This place has the most amazing food you can experience in Edinburgh. The cakes and food are made by hand and from scratch by Allison I hope I have..."
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"Delicious! Amazing! Best food in Edinburgh and best Meringues I have ever had! The staff is wonderful, the cakes are to die for, and the lunches will..."
Heather
"Wonderful local cafe with great toasted sandwiches, soups and other delicious light lunches. Excellent quality ingredients. The cakes are to die for!..."
Natalie Louw
"Everything is good. I tried americano and muffin. I like the way they packaging and giving..."
Dr fahd
"I love this place from first time!!! Very tasty coffee and amazing pastry , food. I always spend time in there with..."
Piotr Jankowski
La Barantine Victoria
La Barantine Victoria
90/100 (5331 ratings)
Coffee & Tea
Quick Bites
Coffee & Tea
Dessert
European
Cafe
French
French
Vegan Options
Cafe
European
Vegetarian Friendly
Vegetarian Friendly
Vegan Options
Brunch
Breakfast
Lunch
Macaroons
Eclairs
Salad
Cakes
Croissants
Croissant
Baguette
Cake
Quiche
Soup
Sandwiches
Macarons
Pastries
Meringue
Café
European
French
Seating
Table Service
Accepts Credit Cards
Outdoor Seating
Takeout
Brunch
Breakfast
Lunch
Mid-range
"Located just outside of the most photographed street in Scotland , lies this unique, very French café. Upon entering, I was greeted with a warm..."
Joe Thamrin
"It’s a very tiny tight cafe but cozy. I’ve had their vanilla flan framboise and it was amazing! I’ve visited other stores of them as well and..."
Shravya Reddy
"Very good french pastries and tarts (especially the Citron Tart). A must stop for pastry lovers. Their prices are reasonable. Would definitely come..."
Mark Jun Yu
"This cafe in Edinburgh Scotland has a cosy vibe and various options in bakery section. Many options in bread such as croissant, sweet breads Many..."
Archisha Tripathi
"Lovely little place for breakfast; get there early though, as I arrived at opening and seats were all filled within 20 minutes. Great pastry..."
D Dolma
"Such a sweet café. The espresso was delicious and the chocolate eclair was to die for - totally worth breaking the..."
Rising Star
"Great French bakery in Edinburgh ice latte was good! The sandwiches were delicious, and a great place to grab a snack and a baked..."
Herbert Camat
"Everything was amazing. Great food, price and place is very..."
Leonardo de Almeida
"Sweet french bakery. Can get quite busy. Door always open so if sitting in - can get cold - still need a coat. We thought the cacaotine was a cake -..."
Scorpio Height
"One of the best places to grab a coffee and pastry close to the Castle. A brilliant classic French bakery with great coffee. Definitely recommend the..."
Liam Reilly
"Fantastic little coffee place with amazing pastries!! Would have tried them all if I could. Staff is super friendly and hardworking, and the coffee..."
Margreet van Veluw
"I have dreams of their strawberry tart. It was to die for. Great service, great food, great price, great..."
Sam P
"Very nice and cosy (french) tearoom in the heart of Edinburgh. Top notch quality, and very friendly staff. We enjoyed every bite of..."
Ger Raymakers
"Lemon tart and apricot slice were amazing! Very much..."
Nili Poliner
"Cute pastry shop in even a cuter street. A lot of different options to choose from and also offer comfy and siting..."
Ali Tassavor
"Really cute cafe, with yummy pastries and drinks. I took off one star because the barista working seemed very irritated with every little thing, and..."
Alexa Demelio
"Clearly the go to place in this area. Very nice. Staff are extremely friendly and accommodating. Best Pain au Raisin ive ever had. Amazing. Very..."
Benjamin Colton
"A nice spot to grab a quick bite to eat, I got the smoke salmon croissant which was really good. Their pastries which look very good from the windows..."
Abdul Ahad Memon
"We had a wonderful breakfast at this small but cute coffee shop! Tasty quiche lorraine and salmon sandwich. The tarts are delicious! Special thanks..."
Mary Jane
Patisserie Madeleine
Patisserie Madeleine
87/100 (159 ratings)
Coffee & Tea
Dessert
Bakeries
Cafe
French
Gluten Free Options
Gluten Free Options
Macarons
Macaroons
Eclairs
Cakes
"I swore by Pierre Herme's eclectic flavours and Laduree's classic macarons and was convinced that no one could quite beat them. This little..."
Ann Jacob-Chandler
"This is one of my favourite places to get macarons in Edinburgh. No where else compares to the price, size and range and originality of their..."
Nian Li
"Before patisseries gained popularity in Edinburgh, there was Patisserie Madeleine. It was recommended by a French friend who knew of my love for..."
Michelle C
"Patisserie Madeline is a rather odd little French patisserie in Raeburn. It sells a small selection of sweet pastries, with the French macaroon being..."
The Hungry Panda
"Gorgeous cosy Pastry shop. We adored the speciality Honey Oat Latte perfect on a rainy day. The pastries were divine, light and airy..."
N Carter
"We absolutely loved the desserts from this place. The macaroons were so flavorful and delicious. The passion fruit one was literally a flavor..."
Annika Kleinebenne
"In the ever-changing but always interesting coterie of Stockbridge shops, set in the usual Gallic style of such artisan bakery and pop-in, sit-down,..."
Angus Burnett Ewart
"Really nice service very friendly the cakes were really nice my friend had a strawberry cake I had a tart it was nice and the coffee was excellent..."
Iain Baird
"Time to forget time and weather! here you have a cosy place for breakfast all day and delicious french pâtisserie. Bring your book and just chill..."
Marie Frey
"Lovely little french bakery. Had some pastries we had never seen before (including a huge pain au chocolat type one with custard in as well -..."
Nick metcalfe
"Good coffees exceptional ham and cheese bagette beautifully presented + lemon meringue pie. Efficient staff made us very welcome. Wonderful ecossais..."
Frank Crowe
"La Barantine is a lovely little French cafe situated in the heart of Stockbridge. It boasts top-notch coffee, great service, & a fantastic..."
Gareth Furlong
"Beautiful place with very friendly staff. Very delicious food. Worth a..."
isla
"Supercosy place to get some lunch and coffee. The sandwiches are incredibly good, and the staff is very friendly. 100% recommended! They also have..."
Mar
"Great food: nice baguette and great pastries, just like in France. Good coffee..."
Geert Weggemans
"Cute little French breakfast bar. Lovely food and really friendly staff. Couldn't fault it. Prices reasonable..."
Chloe E
"The baguette from here is my favourite from all the bakeries I have tried in Edinburgh so far, and the almond croissant is really good as..."
Sarah Jaffar
"One of the best eclairs I've had in Edinburgh. The baguette is also pretty nice, and makes for great little sandwich. Everything was fresh and staff..."
Zoe MB
"Excellent coffee lovley atmosphere great food well..."
Stephen Lewis
Patisserie Valerie - Rose Street
Patisserie Valerie - Rose Street
80/100 (2921 ratings)
Coffee & Tea
Dessert
Gluten Free Options
Cafe
Gluten Free Options
Brunch
Breakfast
Lunch
Tiramisú
Macaroons
Salad
Eggs Benedict
Eclairs
Salmon
Mixed Berry Tarte
Cakes
Warm Scone
croissant
Late Coffee
Flat White
Cheesecake
Double Chocolate with Latte
Cappuccino
Chocolate cake
hot chocolate
Eggs Benedict
pâtisserie
Toasts
Coffee Cake
Bakery
Jasmine Tea
Cheesecakes
Caffè Latte
Croque Monsieur
English Breakfast and Egg Royal
Strawberry Cake
Sandwiches
Baked Cheesecake
Quiche
Mint Tea
Macarons
"We tried their Afternoon Tea for two and we were quite satisfied with it overall. Location: 4/5 Ambience: 3/5Interior: 3/5Food:..."
DearCheeseAndGrapes
"Quirky, elegant and lovely cozy patisserieWe stopped here after a few hours shopping to enjoy a selection of cakes! *There was a huge..."
Elle
"I wouldn’t normally have walked into a London chain when on a holiday in Edinburgh, but this was a tiring day full of a lot of walking,..."
Disha Bose
"A few months ago, my partner purchased me an afternoon tea here as a present. And it was a delight. The cake were sublime, scones were morish and..."
David Morris
"Lovely pastries and very kind staff. I find it unfortunate that the menu displays caloric value as I don’t need numbers that often create an..."
Paxx van Zadelhoff
"We had a Buyagift voucher for afternoon tea. Tried to use it a few months ago but the manager said they had 2 people in for afternoon tea already and..."
Erica Wishart
"Visited with my family of 6 with Groupon vouchers for cream tea. Staff were excellent. Scones and coffee / hot chocolate was all great. Service was..."
A Hana
"We were given a Buyagift voucher for an afternoon tea here. You visit the Buyagift website and fill in your details. There was no need to book a..."
Berglas71
"Had afternoon tea here, the cakes were definitely the highlight -..."
Shannon
"Had afternoon tea here today and the food was excellent 100% better than last time we went x the staff are great friendly and helpful x I’ll..."
Anne Marie White
"We had a Buy-a-Gift voucher for afternoon tea which we used here today. The cafe was quite busy but we had called in at the right time and got a..."
Jillian Brannan
"Had a Groupon deal for a coffee and cake as a little treat to myself on my recent solo trip to Edinburgh. This charming little coffee shop is tucked..."
Lesley McIlroy
"Staff were extremely friendly and polite. Food was nice but not quite the expected serving portions compared to the list of named breakfast items on..."
Oscar Hiscock
"Has a lovely visit to the Rose Street branch & the staff could not have been more helpful. Ricardo looked after us so well and we didn’t have long..."
Elaine Craig
"Such an amazing little place. I immediately fell in love with the ambience. The desserts are amazing! I cannot get enough of their hot chocolate!! So..."
Maggie Portillo
"Ordered the ice cream cone birthday cake, arrived exactly as described, received frozen. Thoughed out beautifully for birthday next day. Cake was..."
Doreen Kabamba
"Excellent place! For those unaware, it's not just pastries. They have sandwiches and other food. We got the Afternoon tea for two and there was..."
Mudi Kenney