6 of the best bakeries to pay a visit to in Dundee

Nothing brings a smile to our faces like freshly baked pastries, so here we round-up the best bakeries in Dundee.

The city has an incredible array of bakeries to choose from to pick up morning rolls or freshly made doughnuts or one of the amazing pies that Dundee is famous for.

For many of us, bakeries are the places of our childhood and bring back nostalgic memories of treats after school, or first thing in the morning.

Here are our recommendations of the best places to pick up a pie, a pastry or a delicious cake in Dundee.

A range of cakes such as doughnuts, Danish pastries and cruffins. — Some of the delicious cakes on offer in Dundee. Image: Paul Reid.

Clark’s Bakery

Known for their award-winning pies, Clark’s Bakery is a family-owned business first established in the 1950s.

Now run by Jonathon Clark, they have seven locations across Dundee, so there is always a Clark’s Bakery near you.

Over more than 70 years, they have excelled in producing freshly baked goods, pies, sausage rolls, bridies and a selection of cakes including Belgium biscuits, fondant fancies and empire biscuits.

They have become a firm favourite and source of pride in Dundee, offering regular specials, including the recent Baba’s Donner Pie which has been a huge hit.

And, the Annfield Street bakery is open 24-hours so you can even grab yourself a bake after a night out.

Locations:

3 Annfield Street, Dundee DD1 5JH
3 Crichton Street, Dundee DD1 3AP
173 Albert Street, Dundee DD4 6PX
127 Nethergate, Dundee DD1 4DP
Highgate Centre, 114 High Street, Lochee, Dundee DD2 3BL
4 Orleans Place, Dundee DD2 4BH
Scott Way, Pearce Ave, West Pitkerro Industrial Estate, Dundee DD5 3RX

Two men hold a huge pie and pretend to try to bite it in front of a grey statue of Desperate Dan. One man is dressed in baker's whites and the other has a grey tracksuit on with a red and white cap. — Jonathon Clark and Baker Colin Smith at the Desperate Dan statue in Dundee. Image: Steve Brown/DC Thomson

Fisher & Donaldson

With more than 100 years in baking, Fisher & Donaldson know a thing or two about serving the best baked goods to their customers.

From their famous fudge doughnuts to their savoury scotch pies, Dundee cake and delicious spinach rolls, this bakery is the perfect place to stop for a filling lunch or a tasty treat.

They also have the option to order Fisher & Donaldson cakes as well as sending a gift to a loved one.

If you didn’t already know, you can order their fudge doughnuts in a giant size so you can enjoy your favourite treat with the whole family.

They even offer gluten-free fudge doughnuts so no one misses out!

It’s no wonder they were crowned Bakery Café of the Year at the 2024 Scottish Baker of the Year awards.

Locations:

12 Whitehall Street, Dundee DD1 4AF
300 Perth Road, Dundee DD2 1AN
83 High Street, Lochee, Dundee DD2 3AT

Two women dressed in white tops with red and white striped tabards stand smiling behind a glass bakery counter holding up mini and large Dundee cakes with glass-fronted fridges behind them. — Fisher and Donaldson staff in Dundee’s Fisher and Donaldson on Whitehall Street. Image: Steve MacDougall / DC Thomson

Pretty Little Cakes

If you are looking for a small, independent, local baker to support, at Pretty Little Cakes on Albert Street you will find an award-winning cake shop.

Open Friday’s and Saturdays, Hollie McNeil bakes all of the goods herself, with the help of her family and offers mouth-watering and unique sweet treats.

With a pink shop, Pretty Little Cakes attracts a lot of attention and so do Hollie’s beautiful creations that have garnered her a local following.

With the range of bakes and flavours changing each week you can expect everything from cakesicles and brownies, to cupcakes.

Address: 73 Albert Street, Dundee DD4 6NZ

Nicoll’s Rosebank Bakery

A favourite for many locals is Nicoll’s Rosebank Bakery on Byron Street, which offers a range of baked goods for any occasion.

This includes wedding cakes, birthday cakes, strawberry tarts, chocolate eclairs, savoury pies and chocolate strawberries.

You can also order treat boxes and party platters for special occasions.

Nicoll’s Rosebank Bakery also has a second outlet at 461 Strathmartine Road, which opened in 2023.

Address: 58-64 Byron Street, Dundee DD3 6EP

The exterior of Nicoll's Rosebank Bakery on Byron Street in Dundee. — Nicoll’s Rosebank Bakery on Byron Street.

Rough & Fraser

With a friendly face at the till, four locations across the city and great value for money, Rough and Fraser is definitely one of the top bakers.

Known for their massive and delicious butteries, they also offer fresh rolls daily, cakes, pies and sausage rolls. They have a well-deserved reputation for high-quality goods at a tasty price.

And if you are an experimental foodie, like myself, Rough and Fraser sell their own pie cases without a filling so you can make your own pies at home.

Locations:

9-11 Kinghorne Road, Dundee, DD3 6PR

97 Fintry Road, DD4 9JB

27 Provost Road, Dundee, DD3 8AF

21 Balluniefield Road, Douglas, Dundee, DD4 8TU

The outside of Rough and Fraser bakery with its yellow sign with white writing and blue edges. — Rough and Fraser on Kinghorne Road.

The Newport Bakery (in Dundee)

The Newport Bakery‘s Dundee outlet, founded by MasterChef: The Professionals winner Jamie Scott, offers a delightful array of artisan baked goods.

Customers can enjoy hand-crafted sourdoughs, flaky Danish pastries, and inventive cakes like rhubarb cheesecake cruffins and pistachio custard slices.

Savoury options include haggis sausage rolls, ham and cheese croissants, and hearty toasties. Complementing these treats is Glen Lyon specialty coffee, ensuring a perfect pairing for every palate.

The bakery, which has several outlets, emphasises sustainability through local sourcing and a seasonal produce exchange.

Address: 54 Westport, Dundee, DD1 5ER