Cake Shop · Lochbuie, Oban
The Old Post Office Menu & Prices
Here is what you can typically expect on the counter at The Old Post Office: 40 items across 6 sections, from cake by the slice to breakfast.
Indicative menu. Items and prices are typical for this style of bakery and are not supplied by The Old Post Office. Always ask staff about allergens.
Cake by the Slice
- Victoria sponge slicePopularV £3.70 Light vanilla sponge sandwiched with strawberry jam and vanilla buttercream.
- Red velvet sliceV £4.45 Crimson cocoa sponge with cream cheese frosting and crumb decoration.
- Chocolate fudge cake slicePopularV £4.60 Three tiers of moist chocolate sponge with thick chocolate fudge frosting.
- Lemon drizzle cake sliceV £4.40 Zesty sponge soaked in lemon syrup with lemon curd and buttercream.
- Coffee and walnut sliceVN £5.35 Coffee sponge with espresso buttercream and candied walnut halves.
- Black Forest gâteau sliceV £4.65 Chocolate sponge, kirsch-soaked cherries and whipped cream with chocolate curls.
Whole Celebration Cakes
- Photo cake 10" (serves 25–30)V £73.00 Large single-tier cake printed with your edible photo image.
- Drip cake 8" with personalised messageV £45.50 Buttercream cake with a chocolate drip, sweets and your message on a plaque.
- Red velvet cake 8" (serves 14–16)V £45.50 Layered red velvet sponge with cream cheese frosting and piped rosettes.
- Carrot cake 6" (serves 8–10)VN £30.00 Spiced carrot cake with cream cheese frosting and sugar-paste carrots.
- Number cake (two digits)V £56.00 Shortbread or sponge number layers piped with cream and decorated with fruit and flowers.
- Lemon and raspberry cake 8" (serves 14–16)V £55.50 Lemon sponge with raspberry jam and lemon buttercream, topped with fresh berries.
- Victoria sponge 6" (serves 8–10)PopularV £24.00 Classic jam and buttercream sponge, finished with a dusting of caster sugar.
- Chocolate fudge cake 8" (serves 14–16)PopularV £47.00 Rich triple-layer chocolate cake with ganache drip and chocolate shards.
Custom & Occasion Cakes
- Wedding cake consultation and tastingPopularV £34.50 Sample flavours and plan your tiers, finish and flowers with our decorator.
- Bento lunchbox cake 4"V £21.50 Mini two-layer cake with a short message, boxed in a cute clamshell.
- Bespoke birthday cake (from)PopularV £71.50 Designed to your theme with sugar-paste figures, toppers and hand piping.
- Gender reveal cake 8"V £54.00 Neutral outside with a pink or blue surprise sponge and sprinkles inside.
- Corporate logo cake 10"V £94.50 Large tray-style sponge with your logo printed or piped for office events.
- Three-tier wedding cake 6"/8"/10" (serves 80)V £481.50 Elegant stacked tiers with semi-naked or smooth buttercream finish and fresh flowers.
- Christening cake 8"V £57.00 Soft pastel sponge cake with fondant decoration and personalised name.
Cupcakes & Mini Treats
- Chocolate cupcakePopularV £3.20 Moist cocoa sponge with chocolate buttercream and sprinkles.
- Cake pops (box of 6)V £16.00 Cake crumb and frosting dipped in candy melts on a stick, decorated to theme.
- Box of 6 assorted cupcakesV £15.00 Mix of our daily flavours, boxed and ready to share or gift.
- Vanilla cupcakePopularV £3.20 Light vanilla sponge topped with a tall swirl of vanilla buttercream.
- Cupcake bouquet (12)V £41.00 Twelve cupcakes piped as flowers and arranged in a gift bouquet.
- Box of 12 mini cupcakesV £20.50 Bite-sized cupcakes in assorted flavours with colourful toppings.
Cheesecakes, Brownies & Bakes
- Brownie box (6)V £18.50 Six thick brownies in mixed flavours such as Kinder, Biscoff and Oreo.
- Triple chocolate brownieV £3.60 Gooey brownie packed with milk, white and dark chocolate chunks.
- BlondieV £3.35 White chocolate blondie with a chewy caramelised edge and soft middle.
- Lotus Biscoff cheesecake slicePopularV £5.15 No-bake cheesecake swirled with Biscoff spread on a crushed biscuit base.
- Oreo cheesecake sliceV £5.05 Cookies-and-cream cheesecake topped with whipped cream and Oreo pieces.
Breakfast
- Porridge with toppingsV £4.05 Creamy oat porridge with honey, berries or banana and seeds.
- Smashed avocado on sourdoughV £9.85 Crushed avocado, chilli flakes and lime on toasted sourdough with a poached egg.
- Eggs BenedictPopular £8.55 Poached eggs and ham on a toasted muffin with hollandaise sauce.
- Full English breakfastPopular £12.00 Bacon, sausage, egg, beans, mushrooms, tomato and toast from our own bakery.
- Granola potVN £4.55 Greek yoghurt layered with house granola and seasonal fruit compote.
- Toast and jamV £3.85 Two thick slices of house bread with butter and preserves.
- Vegan breakfastVVGDF £10.50 Plant sausages, beans, mushrooms, avocado and hash browns with toast.
- Sausage and egg muffin £6.30 Pork sausage patty, fried egg and cheese in a toasted English muffin.
Ordering tips for The Old Post Office
- Arrive early for the widest choice – bread and the most popular bakes often sell out by lunchtime.
- Whole and celebration cakes usually need ordering in advance – allow a few days for standard designs and longer for custom work.
- Allergen information must be available on request under UK law – ask before you buy if you have an allergy.
- It opens on Sundays (10am – 3:30pm), which makes it handy for weekend treats.