The Piemaker in Edinburgh, City of

Great place. We took different pies to try and all were good but my favorite was deffenately with haggis, my kid had a sausage roll what was also delicious and he got a chocolate cake or something as a gift anf it was also delicous

Surprisingly good pies and a friendly, helpful guy at the counter to serve us. We were at least partially prepared for it to be an overpriced tourist trap because of the location but the pies are amazing. They were flavorful and the crust was flaky.

4.0⭐. We are international travelers. This shop was the one we looked for before visiting Edinburgh. The food is cheap and delicious. The food seems to be usually kept warm, and the meal comes out quickly, faster than fast food. It is a pie that has been made, but the crust is still very crispy. We ordered STEAK SCOTCH PIE 💰 £3.5, which is like a stewed beef puff pastry pie. The taste is not too strong, and the salty flavor of the stewed beef is the main one. There is also CHICKEN & MUSHROOM PIE 💰 £3.2, the chicken and mushrooms go well together, it tastes milky and sweet, and is delicious but not greasy (there are photos for reference). As for the environment, this place is actually more of a takeout shop, with fewer tables, and please note that the tables are a bit sticky. In addition, I changed the business hours, but it was not adopted by Google map. I took a picture of the business schedule, hoping that no passengers would be misled. 20240804

Stumbled upon this place during Fringe and basically dropped by everyday I was walking back from shows back to my hotel. The variety of pies and pastries is a marvel, and all pretty fresh and reasonably priced. I knew if I had £2 piece in my pocket I could count on a filling snack. Vegetarians (and even vegans) will find the availability of choice surprising and welcome. I tried something different each time I went and was never disappointed.

Un local pequeñito pero con unos pasteles de carne exquisitos. Pedimos varios para probarlos y todos estaban muy muy buenos. El chico que nos atendió fue bastante amable, nos aconsejó un poco. Y el precio, bastante económico. Muy recomendable.

We grabbed breakfast here on our way out of Edinburgh and got the apple raspberry turnovers, the cheese and onion, the potato and herb, and the steak and ale pie. All of them were absolutely phenomenal, especially the cheese and onion. 12/10 would eat here every day if we could!

Perfect place for a quick snack or dinner. Lots of options even shortly before closing. Tried many vegetarian and vegan pies, all were fresh and warm. We went there almost every day during our stay in Edinburgh

Went there twice a few years ago while I was visiting Edinburgh. Food was excellent. Everything on the menu was great. Had a rather uncomfortable interaction with a worker (or perhaps he was the owner I don't know) over how to pronounce the word Pasty (Paas-tee vs Paste-Tee) The worker was condescending enough he had to tell me that a paste-tee is a nipple cover (this was weird) and that I should learn this if I want to speak proper English. I am Asian American. I am also tri-lingual along with a few college degrees. We were speaking in English the whole time but I guess my Asian face was demanding a free English lesson from a piemaker. My wife, who is Caucasian, didn't get the same lecture even though she said the same thing. Not sure why. Learn to respect your customers. If I did not know how to pronounce some words the way you do, try to be polite. No need to be a douche.

Casual place with fast tasty food. The food is rich, as one would expect with Pie in the title name, but if you can indulge, everything we tried was scrumptious-- chicken pie, beef ale pie, cherry turnover and apple raspberry pie. We had a good time eating and watching people out the windows. The owner(or staff) there was super friendly and helpful.

This is an amazing place if you want to taste authentic Pies. The taste is really good. It's like a warm welcome on a cold day. You should definitely try the Stake Ale Pie and the Haggis pie. All of their Pies are served hot and fresh. The drinks are simple. Sitting is limited. But it's open late night on Fridays and Saturdays which is cool. For my Indian friends - in case you eat everything like me, you'll enjoy the food here. There are vegetarian options, but then the menu gets limited. But either way it's much more refreshing that the chicken patties we get back home.

A great pie shop just a short walk from Waverley station. Tragically they had been cleared out of a few menu items though we found the Chicken and Mushroom Pie and the Sausage Rolls faultless! Amazing value for money and would highly recommend. Limited space inside the shop. Thank you Piemaker!

Cookie was thin and hard as if it had been sat for days, ask for a cup of tea to take away and was given hot water with a tea bag in and the words 'id love to offer you milk but we've run out' I said I wouldn't have bought it if I knew they had no milk, he then gets some from the coffee machine which he literally had to scrape out, when I asked for a lid, he went searching, no kids, so I had a really tough walk through the cobbled ram packed streets of Edinburgh during the festival with a cup of tea. I would NEVER go back there again! Be up front with customers before you serve them otherwise you'll get more reviews like this!

Large selection of pies at good prices. However very minimally filled with protein and largeky gravy. Dissapointing

The selection is diverse: traditional pasty, pot pies and vegetarian. Pies baked fresh all day. Service is very friendly Located only a few blocks south of the Royal Mile.

Exceptional and phenomenal pies and pastries by this establishment. Unfortunately, the steak and ale pie ran out by the time we came here, so we opted for the Chicken and Mushroom Pie and Steak Scotch Pie instead. The Chicken and Mushroom Pie was absolutely delicious and phenomenal. Without a doubt, one of the best pies we’ve ever eaten! Flavour was overflowing, and the crust had a great texture. It is very clear that it is a popular shop as there were many customers and the pastries ran out when we went! There are limited seating areas as well, so you can relax and enjoy the pie if you are lucky.

Very affordable pies and other goodies. The pies were very delicious and come at a low price so I’ve tried multiple ones. The steak pie was my favorite but not the biggest fan of the scotch pie. Otherwise a great shop when you just want to grab something quick for home but don’t want to go to a restaurant.

Small little pie shop, fast service and very limited seating. All the pies were pretty bland/ordinary pie filling flavors, nothing special but cheap.

The service was amazing and I felt like I was at home here. The pie crust was incredibly flaky and the fillings were so tasty. Our entire group loved everything they ordered and we’ll definitely be back!

Looked on their menu in their window and had to enquire about what their "vergas" were. Ad I'm glad I did! Had their feta cheese and gouda which was stuffed full and absolutely delicious. They were even kind enough to heat it up for me. Definitely worth a visit for a light bite in town. And very reasonably priced too!

The sausage wrapped in potatoes (?) was more delicious than the original Scotch pie. hehe

Had a couple of pies (One steak and the other haggis) and they were both amazing. Great food indeed. Service was fast and precise. The place Is cool and tidy. Having been so close to the city centre, it's a place I absolutely reccomend

The pie is cheap and delicious. I liked it so much that I went twice. I recommend the Original Scotch Pie, Chicken and Mushroom, Macaroni Pie, and Cheezy Dog👍🏻👍🏻 I tried the Steak Bake, but it just tasted like soybean curd bread.

Amazing pies, hats off in front of the cook.

For a very long time I didn't have in front of me such a great pie. Hats off in front of their cook. It's something different and it makes your day brighter.

So many pies to choose from but limited stomach space. We had the Scotch pie and Haggis pie with coffees. Perfect breakfast for us! Sit by the windows to people watch!

Pies were pre-made but all tasty and served hot. Seating is very limited.

We loved this little shop when we visited Edinburgh. We tried several of their savory meat pies and loved them.

Tasty, hearty pies, in really good prices.

What a gem of a shop! As an Aussie, it’s hard to beat traditional Aussie pies however this place puts up a good fight. Excellent food, very reasonable prices and friendly staff - what more could you ask for? 5 stars

Recommended for people on a budget who want to try something with a local flavour. Ordered the scotch steak pie and the tattie dog (mashed potato hot dog) and they both tasted great! The steak pie was soupy and chunks of beef. The tattie dog was fantastic, a perfect combination of hash brown and sausage.

Go to place for giod quality value meals. Friendly staff makes for pleasant transactions. Taste was not great only because I prefer mine aggressively seasoned.

Very good veggie and vegan options! My fav was the vegetarian haggis pie.

the best breakfast you can have in Edinburgh. the working man was very interested. We ordered; Steak Pie, Haggis Pie, Potato and Jalapeno stick, Chicken and Mushroom Pie. Best one was Beef Pie.

Ordered a Tattie Dog (hotdog wrapped in mashed potatoes potato), original scotch pie (minced beef) as well as steak pie. Flavours were good and the steak pie was exceptionally savoury. Total damage: £8.6

Super tasty pies at good prices. Highly Recommended

Hot fresh pies. Good prices, you can either take away or eat quickly at the available seats. I tried several types and they were all delicious.

I never had a pie before trying one here and I came back every day to this place for the weekend that I was in Edinburgh. Amazing! I’d recommend the Macaroni pie but honestly I’d say everything on offer here is great!

Lots and lots of pie options. Good spot for a quick bite. Not many places to sit but people move quickly. Easy to eat, larger than it looks.

The pies here were really good and the prices were good too. We got the steak and ale pie, traditional pasty, original Scotch pie, tattie dog, macaroni pie, haggis pie and sausage roll. I would recommend the steak and ale pie, tattie dog, haggis pie and original Scotch pie but honestly you can't go wrong with any of their baked goods. The tattie dog was mind blowingly sinful and the steak and ale pie was so hearty and savoury. Everything was flavored correctly and goes so well with beer.

Super small place with amazing prices on good pies. I’m dreaming of eating another one while writing this review. Don’t forget to try a fruit tart, too.

Lovely pies for an affordable price! The lady at the register was also lovely and did a good job! Definitely will visit again whenever I find myself in Edinburgh!

Savory or sweet meat or vegetarian pies to recharge your batteries during your visit

must come in Edinburgh! great local pies for affordable prices. also, the ladies were so kind to me when i lost some personal stuff in the site, and were ready to help! wish you guys the best :)

Mostly takeaway joint with limited seating options. Wide ranges of Scottish pies available and very popular among locals so be quick. In late hours most of the pie are sold out. Prices are also reasonable and taste is great. I tried the traditional Scottish LaMb pie and really liked it.

Cheap and delicious. Best pies I’ve ever had in the UK

Piemaker makes great authentic pies 👍 tried the vegetarian haggis pie for the first time in my life and really liked it, the mash potato at the top and the crispy crust were a yum combo with rich flavour and texture! had to buy it and ran for my train so wish I had it in store when it’s warm, the service was great and I got lots of information about the vegetarian haggis a

Great & truly authentic traditional pies. Crust is delicate multi-layers of flaky, buttery goodness. Huge selection of fillings from traditional to wonderful pepper steak. Sweet turnovers are equally good. A very popular place with good food, great price, & friendly service. Definitely a “must stop” in Edinburgh.

Always my first stop in Edinburgh! Fresh and delicious savory and sweet pies. The staff is friendly and professional. Also fun to watch life on the street passing by. 🙂

We were looking for a cheap place to eat quickly and local, and that totally made the deal. We paid £15 (18.5€) for 5 pieces, we even took 1 piece away as we were full (2 each was enough). The waiter was very patient and careful regarding my allergies, and super nice. Could not leave extra tip as we did not have cash anymore but we try to compensate with this comment because they are great and it is worth the price! Also there are plenty Vegetarians and Vegans options.Highly recommend !

Very very good and wide choice of dishes. I recommend !

Really great place. Very tasty vegan options (the vegan haggis and potato rolls were really good!), friendly staff. Definitely recommended!!

This is a low frills joint serving hot and fresh meat pies at a great price. We were very satisfied with our meals!

Very good for a quick meal. Try the vegetable HAGGIS pies, the mushroom pie and the spinach pie. All very good

The place itself is not great and the atmosphere is a little bit old. But damn the salty pastry is good. And cheap too!

A quaint place with lots of options. My first time trying haggis and safe to say I was not put off. Ideally, the pastry could have held together a bit more. In addition, the tattie dog was something I had never seen before. It was something that I was skeptical about beforehand, but really enjoyed. Can’t wait to return on my next trip to have it again.

He didn't let us sit even when he had half the room empty because he had to clean. It was therefore eight o'clock in full working hours. The quantity of food was very poor, the quality questionable. Rude.

Ordered a few pies but found them to be slightly underwhelming. They were good and decent, but nothing to scream about. However, it is a warm hearty bite that we would recommend anyone to try!

What a feed. Best pie in Edinburgh. Chicken Mushroom pie the highlight. Wow.

Basically böreks. quite a few vegan options. nice staff. good on the go food. nothing special but not bad

Really great vegan and vegetarian options here and all labeled well on the menu! I got lunch here twice on my trip to Edinburgh just so I could try more of their menu. The pastry for everything I got was perfect. The vegan haggis roll was really nice - I’ve never had regular haggis so not sure how it compares but the flavor was really enjoyable. The Moroccan spiced bean bake had a really great filling. The potato roll was the perfect texture and so good. The mushroom vergas and the vegan sausage roll were both really good but nothing special - don’t get me wrong, I enjoyed them and would get them again but the other things that I tried I just liked better. I thought the prices for everything were very fair. The only thing that was a bit of an issue was that there is not much seating. Fortunately most of their pies/rolls look easy to eat on the go so you don’t necessarily need to sit to eat them.

I love the pies here have been enjoying the vegan options for years! Have always had friendly service too

In passing, we tasted some pretty good Ale Pies. Good raw material, hot, good variety. Recommended for a snack in the center of Edinburgh.

We tried 3 different pies, all of them were delicious. The prices are good and the food is great

From the flaky crunchy crusts to the savoury fillings, every bite was a delight. Friendly service and cozy ambiance for a quick bite in a rainy day. Can't wait to come back!

Lovely pies and coffee. I highly recommend the Scotch and Haggis pies. Sets you up for the day and the price is very reasonable. A must try when in Edinburgh.

I took out a haggis pie (3 euros). The dough was crispy, the smooth mashed potatoes and the well-seasoned meat were delicious. The inside of the restaurant is small, but I think it tastes better if you eat it while it's still warm! I would like to go there again when I come to Edinburgh.

The scotch steak pie and haggis roll were banging. Reasonably priced too.

The food was great, a good snack to keep you going. My girlfriend and I got the fiery cheese dog. We decided to get another pastry to try. Unfortunately, when I went up to order another pastry for my girlfriend the cashier (the balding east asian man) whispered under his breath "Could you not have ordered that earlier?" and turned his back to me. I politely asked him if he said what I thought he did he sheepishly said "no I did not" and again turned his back to me, proceeding to spend the rest of his time in the back room. It's a shame his service and demeanour was so despicable, as his colleague who came out afterwards had great customer service.

Very good food for decent prices

Man was a bit abrupt but the cherry turnover and flapjack was tasty.

Amazing, Amazing and amazing. The Haggies pies were out of this world. All the pie we had was delicious.

Great food for cheap prices and lots of choice.

Excellent! They really had many varieties and the price was quite good. I would definitely return!

Great baked goods for an affordable price

Always decent reasonably priced fare from the pie maker, tattie dog is my personal fav.

Had a Vegan Haggis Pie to takeaway. Delicious and very reasonably priced given the location.

My favourite pie shop! Great pies, especially haggis ones, and prices are really nice.

Had to try them all, but their signature haggis pies are top shelf. The guy was very nice as well. He felt sorry that my wife couldn't bake pies so he gave me one for the road. 🤣

Great variety and was mega tasty. Well priced too

This made our list for 'Must try when in Edinburgh' and so there were high expectations. We opted for the Haggis Pie and a scotch pie which were both very average.

Very delicious, the pies are delicious and not expensive. I will want to visit again!

Delicious pies with plenty of options (including vegetarian). Good prices, you can either take away or have a quick bite at the stools available. Pies were fresh and they came out hot. Would recommend if you’re busy or just need to grab something to have on the way

This is always on my to do list when in Edinburgh. I look forward to returning this coming August for more delicious pies.

yummy, nice vibe and extremely good prices!

Cuando vas a Reino Unido desde España las expectativas culinarias son bajas. En Edimburgo oyes hablar del Haggis y todavía es peor. Hay muchas opciones de comida internacional pero yo quería algo propio de aquí. La solución fue este sitio. Ponen pastelitos o empanadas rellenas muy buenas y a precios adecuados. Yo que quedo con el de mushrooms y por supuesto para mí la estrella el tattie dog, un perrito recubierto de patata. Lo recomiendo 100%, nos salvó dos tardes.😄

Popped in on way into city centre great selection of pies friendly staff nice atmosphere.

Really enjoyed this little takeaway! The food was delicious and lots of vegetarian options! Great for a quick meal break.

Very good quality pies at decent prices. I highly recommend this place

An Edinburgh staple, my brother introduced me to this place probably over a decade ago (although I am bad with dates...) and ever since, whenever I return to the city, I always pop in. Do I flit around the menu? No I do not. I go straight for the tattie dogs, and never regret it for a single second. Hot, delicious, exactly what I need when I walk by. 10/10 snack, get in on it.

Pie davvero ottime, consigliato

Beautiful start to the day. We loved the Mac and cheese Pie . It is super delicious 😋

Outstanding pies, great guy in the shop! Amazing VEGAN options. Hood coffee and best of all, the Double Chocolate Donuts!

Twee keer hier gegeten tijdens ons verblijf. De eigenaar was erg vriendelijk en betrokken. Het eten was lekker, de soep was geweldig, en de cappuccino was ook heerlijk. Kortom: een geweldige plek voor een schappelijke prijs !

Abseits der Royal Mile. Kleiner Laden mit nettem Verkäufer. Der Preis ist ganz ok. Empfehlen kann ich den Cherry Tourover als kleine Süßspeise.

Some of the pies were a little over baked, but the fillings were really yummy

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Buena opción para comer si no tienes mucho tiempo. Gran variedad de pasteles con opciones vegetarianas. Precio asequible. Lo recomiendo!

I had the vegan sausage roll and it was so tasty that I got another one. Affordable and at a decent location. The young woman behind the counter was friendly. Watch out for me because this idiot will definitely visit for more vegan sausage rolls 🤤

I’d heard a lot about Piemaker! Had the Mac and cheese pie which was yummy. Perfect cheap eats for a rainy day!

A small little shop with some lovely pies that tatse good, worth checking out and trying their haggis pie here. Very affordable too, so worth getting a few others to try.