Patisserie · Leith, Edinburgh
The Pastry Section Menu & Prices
From the first bake of the morning to afternoon treats, these are the 34 items we would expect to see at The Pastry Section in Leith, Edinburgh.
Indicative menu. Items and prices are typical for this style of bakery and are not supplied by The Pastry Section. Always ask staff about allergens.
Pâtisserie Individuelle
- Mille-feuilleV £6.00 Caramelised puff pastry layered with vanilla crème pâtissière and feathered fondant.
- Paris-BrestPopularVN £7.20 Ring of choux pastry filled with praline mousseline and dusted with icing sugar.
- Tarte au citronPopularV £5.10 Crisp pâte sucrée filled with sharp lemon curd and finished with torched meringue.
- Éclair au chocolatPopularV £4.75 Choux finger filled with rich chocolate crème pâtissière and glossy fondant.
- OpéraVN £7.00 Almond joconde sponge layered with coffee buttercream and dark chocolate ganache.
- ReligieuseV £5.90 Stacked choux buns filled with coffee or chocolate cream, crowned with buttercream.
Macarons & Petits Fours
- Pâte de fruitsVGFDF £6.55 Intensely fruity jellied sweets rolled in sugar, sold by the bag.
- Madeleines (bag of 6)V £5.55 Shell-shaped sponge cakes scented with lemon zest and honey.
- Canelé de BordeauxV £3.25 Caramelised fluted cake with a custardy rum and vanilla centre.
- FinancierVN £2.95 Little almond and brown butter cake with a golden crust and moist middle.
- Macarons (box of 6)PopularVGFN £14.00 Assorted almond macarons with smooth shells and ganache or buttercream fillings.
- Chocolate truffles (box of 9)VGF £9.75 Hand-rolled dark chocolate ganache truffles dusted with cocoa.
- Single macaronPopularVGFN £2.05 One delicate almond meringue shell in a seasonal flavour such as pistachio or raspberry.
- FlorentinesVNGF £3.55 Crisp almond and candied-peel discs set on a layer of dark chocolate.
Viennoiserie
- Croissant au beurrePopularV £2.70 Classic French croissant made with AOP butter for distinct, crisp layers.
- Croissant aux pistachesVN £4.20 Croissant filled with pistachio cream and finished with chopped pistachios.
- Kouign-amannV £3.85 Breton pastry of caramelised butter and sugar layers with a crackly crust.
- Chausson aux pommesV £3.40 Puff pastry turnover with a soft, lightly spiced apple compote filling.
- Brioche feuilletéeV £3.05 Buttery laminated brioche with feathery layers and a light sugar glaze.
- Escargot aux raisinsV £3.55 Snail-shaped pastry rolled with crème pâtissière and plump raisins.
- Pain au chocolatPopularV £3.35 Laminated dough wrapped around dark chocolate batons and baked until glossy.
- Croissant aux amandesVN £3.25 Syrup-soaked croissant filled with almond cream and baked with flaked almonds.
Gâteaux Entiers
- Galette des rois (January)VN £32.50 Puff pastry pie filled with frangipane, complete with a hidden fève and crown.
- Bûche de Noël (seasonal)V £39.50 Rolled chocolate sponge filled with ganache and decorated as a festive log.
- Tarte au citron (serves 8)PopularV £31.00 Large lemon tart with a crisp sweet pastry and Italian meringue peaks.
- Tarte aux fruits (serves 8)V £38.50 Large crème pâtissière tart crowned with glazed seasonal fruits.
- Entremets chocolat (serves 6)PopularVN £33.00 Layered dark chocolate mousse cake with a crunchy praline base and mirror glaze.
- Fraisier (serves 6)VN £45.50 Whole strawberry cake with vanilla mousseline and a pale green marzipan top.
- Croquembouche (to order)V £176.00 Tower of cream-filled choux bound with spun caramel for celebrations.
Boissons
- EspressoPopularVVGGF £2.25 Short, intense shot of espresso pulled from freshly ground beans.
- Iced latteVGF £4.35 Double espresso poured over ice and cold milk for a refreshing pick-me-up.
- Chocolat chaudVGF £4.70 Thick, velvety hot chocolate made with melted dark chocolate and whole milk.
- Thé à la mentheVVGGF £3.20 Fresh mint leaves steeped in hot water, lightly sweetened if you like.
- Café crèmePopularVGF £3.85 Smooth espresso topped with hot, lightly frothed milk in the French style.
Ordering tips for The Pastry Section
- Arrive early for the widest choice – bread and the most popular bakes often sell out by lunchtime.
- Allergen information must be available on request under UK law – ask before you buy if you have an allergy.
- It opens on Sundays (9am – 4pm), which makes it handy for weekend treats.
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