The Earth's Crust Bakery in Dumfries & Galloway

We popped in here as we had read great reviews, they had a wide range to products, some definitely a little overpriced. As it was early afternoon, there wasn't much left on the bakery counter but we did get a few treats, which were delicious. As others have said, the man behind the counter wasn't very talkative, not even a smile. Worth giving it ago for something a little different!

We popped in here following buying a fantastic loaf last year. This time I chose a Homity Pie for tea later. It was delicious.

We went to grab some croissants and a cappuccino. Both were excellent ! The Croissants are homemade and probably better than the ones we have had in Paris ! Great hidden gem in a side street and worth going ! We definitely will be back !

On a day trip to the town after reading the reviews we decided to call in for a few treats to take home. Really disappointed by the man at the counter didn't speak at all just stood and looked at us. Not welcoming at all.

We came across this bakery when looking for food for a picnic. What a great place. Everything is made on site and to the highest standards. My husband chose sausage rolls and I had a slice of vegetable and feta quiche. This was some of the very best food we’ve ever tasted. We also bought drinks and some dried fruit. I’d eat there every day if I could. Absolute perfection.

We recently visited Castle Douglas and bought a takeaway picnic from Earth's Crust. Everything was really great, service was friendly, and the ethos of the business is fantastic. Highly recommended!

This is a great producer who produce some of the best baked products I've ever had. They would be even better if they stopped playing at it and opened for normal hours.

Birthday cake request made to order and met the mark - many, many thanks. Couldn't resist trying the bread when visiting and again was not disappointed. Wish we lived nearer.

Great bakery with a small shop selling organic/wholefood produce (including refills of milk in glass bottles) and they also do coffee to take away. I can highly recommend the pain au chocolat, cinnamon danish, Moroccan sausage roll, and the sweet potato and chilli pasty! Also had the pizza on Friday (5-7pm only, recommended to order in advance) which was fresh and very tasty with a sourdough base.

Excellent sourdough, treacle tart and custard tart. Lovely bakery and friendly staff. Not cheap but good value for money.

I've not been to their cafe but regularly buy their breads and quiches, etc. All of their products are first class too. However, phone in advance before travelling far, as sometimes they are shut tight for days - about 3 weeks after christmas, and, this week on Monday March 16th, they were closed at 9.30 and 10.30 am. It would help customers if they had a notice on their door with opening times - not a lot to ask, is it? The foregoing points drop a 5 star rating to a 4 star rating.

I wish I lived in Castle Douglas so I could shop here for my daily bread! There is a good selection of bread, cakes and savoury products, along with a cafe. They also run baking classes. We went in on a whim and ended up buying spicy chickpea rolls (like veggie sausage rolls - so tasty we bought more for our journey back to England the following day) and almond croissants. We also had coffee and lemon polenta cake in the cafe - all superb. The staff were also very friendly. We will definitely return when we are next in the area.

Ignore the mean minded low scoring reviews, obviously penned by sliced white addicts. This place is just great, the bread is wonderful, the savoury selection awesome and as others have said the sausage rolls and cakes are not to be bettered anywhere in the area. People drive miles to collect fare and eat at the cafe which should tell you all you need to know. Is it pricier than some cafes well probably yes but if you want quality then its a no brainer. highly recommended.

The title says it all. A good selection of bread, savouries, and sweet treats, all freshly baked and great quality. We had sausage rolls, a couple of loaves, and some cakes. Yes it was more expensive that Tesco, but the quality is so much better. We didn't have time to go to the cafe, but the stuff we got to take away was fantastic, we will be back!

Naw. Too many vegans. Food was terrible and at an extortionate price. Never going back again!!! 🤬💩

This is a gem. Limited range of fabulous bakery goods. Bread is exceptional. Great quiches. Nice little cafe too. Strange building. Closed Mondays.

We came across this little gem totally by accident. There was a small noticeboard on the highstreet that I just happened to notice. Am I glad I did! I bought a rye loaf and it was absolutely marvellous. It was very authentic and I even think I detected a hint of beer in the mix? Anyhow, as we queued up to pay past the wonderful quiches, foccacias, sausage rolls and pizza slices I noticed the cafe and experienced no difficulty whatsoever in persuading my partner to go there for lunch on Thursday August the 29th. He chose a homeade vegetable soup with the olive foccacia. The soup was a mediterranean vegetable soup which was red, rich and wholesome. To accompany this, he had a slice of olive foccacia which had obviously just been prepared that very day. I chose to have a slice of roasted vegetable, spinach and cheddar quiche. The pastry was thin and cripsy and the vegetables within were roasted to perfection. The set on the custardy mixture was perfect - just wish I could replicate it myself! The salad accompaniment married well with the quiche and I loved the visual impact and taste of the nasturtiums. My partner had a coffee which with which he was very impressed and I had some tap water which pleased me greatly. Unlike one of the google reviewers, I love the industrial nature of the interior. This is rustic and unpretentious allowing the food to speak for itself. The surroundings are bohemian as are the clientelle - a mix of young, middle aged and older customers. Basically, the food is amazing and everything is super healthy and fresh. Go there. You will not be disappointed. It's definiely one of my top places to visit next year. P.S. Make sure you buy the sausage rolls!!

This has to be one of the most unique and amazing bakery and cafe in Scotland. The standard of baking,range of breads and products are so good you could end up broke. Of particular note are the quiches, utterly superb. If you are in Castle Douglas do try this delicious bakery.

Bought lots of items from here including breads, cakes and focaccia. All were fresh and delicious. I had a jackfruit sandwich and the bread was probably the best I have ever tasted. Would definitely return if in the area again.

Wonderful artisan bakery and coffee shop, selling focaccia pizzas and lots. Also v good coffee and croissants/ cakes all made there. Deli as well.

This beautiful bakery and cafe was amazing, offered great coffee and acessable seating area. Plus freshly baked breads, pastries and daily specials e. g. House sandwiches, soup and desicious pasties. The prices are reasonable and the location is quiet, while just off the high Street. The staff here are very friendly and attentive, they offer table service for the food and the coffees. Also on sale here is ground coffee, local cheeses and a wide selection of snacks and cakes. I would definitely recommend for coffee or light lunch, for any ages or mobilities.

Everything about this place is lovable. It's a working artisan bakery - get there early if you want choice, it sells out of produce fast. You can see the bakers at work, and, as you'd expect, all the bread, cakes, quiches and pastries made her are excellent, excellent coffee too.

Had lunch in Earth's Crust. Lovely Foccacia and side salad - generous portions of tasty food. Followed by lovely double espresso and a gorgeous well fired almond croissant. Friendly staff and service. Nice to have big bottles of water and glasses out on tables.

Food inedible, coffee cold,staff service non existent and feedback was completely ignored. Sadly this was our first & last visit.

We’ve been a few times last year, when visiting Castle Douglas. Baked products are absolutely delicious. We love the croissants, sausage rolls and hot cross buns. It is dearer than some cafes/shops but everything is fresh out of the oven and tastes great. The cafe part is small. However, coffee and a pastry here is an utter treat.

We were in Castle Douglas for the afternoon with family and went in for lunch. Lovely soup and focaccia to die for. Entrance is on the side road next to Hazel's antiques. Don't miss it.!!

This bakery is a new one on us, so we had bread already, but the choice of bread that they have, the fact that they bake in small batches all day long and the reasonable cost for artisan bread is great.

A fantastic bakery with unusual products on sale. Great place for tea/coffee and cake. Highly recommend the anandine tart! Friendly and a warm welcome.

We visited twice for the best baked goods in Scotland whilst on holiday this summer! Amazing breads and if you're after a snack the sausage rolls are to die for. This place should not be missed and I can only say I wish we lived closer!

Always a wide selection of fresh bread, cakes and focaccia . There is a quirky cafe on site. Great, friendly service.

Wenn man mal Lust auf richtiges, handwerklich gut gemachtes und geschmackvolles Brot hat, muss man in diese kleine Bäckerei in Castle Douglas gehen. Organic flour und Sauerteig machen den großen Unterschied im Geruch, Geschmack und "Wert" der Produkte, dazu die Einstellung und das handwerkliche Können der Inhaber. In zugehörigen Cafe kann man Tarts und Kuchen auch gleich vor Ort probieren. Höchst empfehlenswert!!!

Tucked away down a side street this unassuming place isn’t obvious but inside is a different world. The bakery is working behind and the produce is displayed in front. The small coffee shop is to one side has a wonderful feel and decor, even retro. The coffee is excellent, the hot chocolate tasty and hot. Service is good as are the pastries, croissant, bread and light lunches.

We were looking for somewhere to have morning coffee in Castle Douglas, believe me, there is loads of choice! We popped into Earths Crust which was just off the Main Street and we were so impressed! There was a selection of freshly baked breads, including sour dough and granary breads. We needed bread for lunch , so,we chose a couple of rolls which were delicious.

They started making bread but became so popular that they have become a centre for culinary excellence. Their quiches are excellent, the crust is beautifully crumbly and their pastries rich and varied. What a treat!

Castle Douglas bread quiche and cookie heaven , warm bread warm staff and warm character! This is the bees knees!

Unwarming welcome on entering the bakery/eatery. Member of staff was very abrupt, unhelpful and unwelcoming. Although the service was poor the Latte served was very nice. We were not impressed by the customer service. Staff could do well with reading and getting on 'The Engergy Bus'.

Regular visitor to this bakery & cafe as it’s only 10 miles from home.

I’ve been waiting to visit Earth’s Crust Bakery for about 18 months after hearing about it from my lovely friend Alex. So when visiting the area, we sought it out and were not disappointed. The olive soda bread was simply gorgeous and the pastries to die for. We didn’t realise that Mr Pook’s Kitchen serve their bread too, so coupled with creamed black garlic butter, we were in heaven twice!!!! Just wish I lived closer!

Today (as usual ) raining when we went to castle Douglas so went for lunch at our favourite wee bakery , a warm welcome, comfy , homely seating and a huge range of dishes, staff are naturally friendly and food is fabulous, please go and see for yourself and you will return time and again like us.

Traditional bakers with great restaurant/ cafe. They are happy to talk about bread making and even willing to sell you their sour dough starter

Came across this little bakery by chance passing with our fish and chips to sit by Carlingwark Loch then bought some treats for later. Great bread and lots of other tasty morsels. Will visit in October and have lunch this time.

I have eaten here and recently bought quiches for a party- all excellent and highly recommended. I could never have produced quality like this at home and meant I could relax and enjoy the party.

Lovely freshly baked breads and super sized delicious buns. Well worth stepping off the Main Street to visit it. There is also a cafe.

What a treasure this is. Tom and his team go from strength to strength, with the awards to match. Wonderful to have real bread here in Castle Douglas, with yummy focaccias produced like a good old Scottish tray bake, and looking mouth-watering. The sweet flans are delicious and the Moroccan style lamb sausage rolls an absolute must-have. This bakery and its cosy seating area gets better all the time.

I am a reasonably regular visitor to Castle Douglas and this is by far the best cafe & bakery.

Great bread of all types, croissants are huge and soooo tasty. Sausage rolls are a must too. Lovely cafe area too.

Well worth a visit. Beautifully created bread, cakes and pastures. Topped off with the best cappuccino I have had for a long time!

The bread is made on the premises staff very helpful and knowledgeable about the the breads and cakes .you can also have a bite to eat there in the cafe exceptional tasty breads a must for visitors and locals alike

Went today Friday 30/03/2018. Very disappointed . When u go in it smells of bread lovely smell but that's where the goodness stops . Was going to get a fresh loaf but most were overcooked very crispy and quite a bits of black bits. The bakery behind the counter looked in disarray. Anyway noticed they have a wee cafe so decided to try it out . It's very cold even though it's in a bakery decorate very badly. My wife had facaccia bread mixed veg with salad £6.70 wife gave it 3/10. What I want to know why does it cost so much for a bit salad it's about £3.50 for just the salad also we never got any salad. The server Gill seemed very distracted I was going to have a sausage rolls but they were small and £3.50 ridicuilious price so got a scone thought £1.70 was a great price even though they were quite small , Gill asked did I want butter and jam said ok for a bakery the scone was very overcooked very hard but I was fuming by this time scone £1.70 but if you want butter it's an extra £1.00 what the hell who wants a dry scone to sit in a cafe it was £1.20 to take away so no mix up this is a joke you get a scone you need butter with it I understand if was cream etc bad for a town that struggles to keep up with the name food town of Dumfries and Galloway. Will not be back never again will I pay for butter for a scone and it was tiny bit of butter

A very quirky place. Staff friendly and helpful, delicious Moroccan sausage roll, nice fruity hot cross bun and fantastic coffee. Brought home a poppy seed loaf, also delicious, just wish we lived nearer!

The most excellent find in a very long time!! What lovely people with great passion and magnificent talent...come at all costs!!

If you want the best sourdough bread in the area then head to Earth’s Crust. Tom and the team really know their breads and do it all themselves in-house. This little bakery is a gem.

What a wonderful little gem of a find.

Popped in for the parsnip soup and the cheese and red onion sourdough bread... absolutely scrumptious! Everyone friendly, helpful and knowledgeable about the food. A cosy, artisan vibe for visitors and locals alike. Will definitely be back!

Ordering quiche when eating out more often than not ends up with a very disappointing soggy/undercooked bottom - not here though. I had the smoked haddock and leek quiche, it was perfect - warmed for serving and just the right amount of wobble. Friendly, informative staff, great displays, local foods for sale, great smells and wonderful ambiance. Very reasonable prices.

We had popped in here last week to buy a Sourdough loaf. It was really good so we bought another yesterday and decided to have a light lunch.

Wir hatten Lunch in dieser kleinen Bäckerei: Hausgemachte Suppen und Fougasse. Beides war köstlich! Außerdem war das hier gebackene Brot von einer fantastischen Qualität. Vergleichbares ist in UK wirklich schwer zu finden.

Can't fault it. We have watched this Bakery grow and thoroughly enjoyed eating the produce along the way. Best bread. Great pastries and eats. Also offer bread-making days - excellent. A passionate belief in good ingredients and supporting other Scottish producers with similar ethos. Awards aplenty will be on their way.

Great selection of cake pies and bread, some you would expect and some unusual. Friendly staff and a good atmosphere

We have been customers of Tom's Breads for a number of years since he was in Laurieston. Would strongly recommend a visit to The Earth's Crust Bakery.

Lovely baking, beautiful bread and decent coffee. Ambience is lovingly created in an old butcher's back room so no bonnie view but the freshly baked goodies are excellent

Came across The Earth's Crust down a side street and saw small table & 2

Since earth crust moved to CD its been a great to taste proper breads etc. The shop is an ideal location for all types of travellers and locals also. I cant drink coffee but been told its strong?? Make your own mind up,but for me its a great place to get that something diffrent item.

Bread from earth's crust is exceptionally good. Croissant are fine - cakes are not up to the same standard. Coffee is like stepping back to the 1970's - filter only. Flavour is okay - but just too weak and coffee has moved on. They need to really think about what their customers want, rather than what they want to serve. Castle Douglas is good for food and this place could be stand out brilliant. But just isn't there yet. A bit of tweaking required - please do it. I want to come here a lot more than I do.

Kept reading about this bakery and was determined to find it today. The wonderful smell of fresh bread led me into a warm welcome from Chris and a great choice of bread and tarts. Just as I was leaving a tray of great looking savouries arrived and we will definitely be going back to sample the cafe.

Came across this superb bakery just off the high street in Castle Douglas.The aroma wafting from the open ovens draws people in off the street . We bought a warm bloomer loaf just out of the oven and some of the superb cakes . A busy small tearoom is attached a regular magnet for locals and visitors alike .

Seriously! Earth's Crust Bakery is a finalist in Radio 4's Food & Farming Awards in the Best Food Producer category! Their bread is just amazing, and so are all their other baked delights. A no-compromise attitude to ingredients and quality means you will not be disappointed.

Stopped here for lunch yesterday and had the best focaccia I've ever heard of! It's a casual cafe that's mostly a bakery and sells some of the delicious looking cakes I've ever encountered. Not the cheapest but really taking the standard higher in castle Douglas.

WE VISITED THIS LITTLE PLACE AFTER HEARING FROM MANY PEOPLE HOW GOOD IT IS . The bread is just amazing not the cheapest but definitely the best in this area, whilst in there we tried there soup and bread in there cafe area what a treat just perfect and with nice surroundings we will be back next time we visit castle douglas

What a total gem of a place... never tasted bread like it! Wonderful!

Called in on this bakery thinking we'd be lucky to get a sandwich, one saturday in early December when all the other open cafes seemed full. What luck! Superb soup and foccacio with very tasty looking cakes and breads, far better than the hoped for sarnie, finished of with a flavourful minced pie and coffee. Top notch food, oh, and great bread too.

When in CD, one tends to head for the high street (King's St) to one of the few bakeries which have been there for years. Imagine our delight at tripping over The Earth's Crust Bakery one morning (situated in a street perpendicular to King's St.) on our way to getting some bread. Let's check it out, we said. And, so glad we did.