Best Bakery and Cake Shops in Alberta

"Alforno was born in the basement of a restaurant to supply Teatro Group with freshly baked bread from burger buns to baguettes. Once the operators landed a cozy coffee shop and bakery, they expanded offerings to include pastries such as matcha and white chocolate mousse entremets, handcrafted chocolate bonbons, and the famous tiramisu, a nod to their Italian heritage and the Berloni family recipe. If savoury is more your forte, the pasta dishes and oven-baked pizzas are to die for."

"Situated in the heart of Eau Claire, Alforno Bakery & Cafe is one of the best places to eat in Calgary for freshly baked goods while having a nice cup of coffee. This hybrid cafe, bakery and restaurant offers freshly baked, house-made pastries & bread alongside a sustainable coffee programme. Alforno Bakery & Cafe is a perfect meeting spot as it has all kinds of seating from the restaurant dining, to cafe high chairs to a bar area, and a big outdoor patio seating."

"Much more than a coffee shop, Alforno offers plenty to eat, but it’s also a great place to just hang out and have a hot drink. The bright and spacious café serves a full range of espresso drinks (plus drip coffee) and, in addition to more substantial pizzas and pastas, plenty of snacks and light bites."

"With both his original patisserie and the Berlingo confectionary shop next door, Yann Blanchard has become one of Calgary’s true dessert masters. The patisserie shop is full of Blanchard’s signature macarons, as well as cakes and other French favourites. Next door at Berlingo, dessert fans can go for soft serve ice cream or housemade chocolate."

"A post shared by Yann Haute Patisserie (@yannhautepatisserie). Yann Haute Patisserie is a cute French-inspired bakery. This sweet spot offers pastries, whole cakes, and individual slices too."

"No trip to Calgary is complete without a stop at the Simmons Building, a hub in the East Village that is home to Phil & Sebastian, Charbar, and Sidewalk Citizen Bakery. Founded by Aviv Fried, an artisanal sourdough baker who started his business by delivering loaves of bread via bicycle. Sidewalk Citizen still sells those glorious loaves, but you can now also pop into the Simmons location for a full lunch, with flavours inspired by Fried’s native Israel."

"Even though Glamorgan Bakery specializes in Dutch heritage baking and is famous for its cheese buns, you’ll find plenty of other mouthwatering treats inside. You can also enjoy cupcakes, cookies, doughnuts, brownies, éclairs, pies, tarts, cheesecakes, and cake pops. If you’re celebrating a special event, consider ordering one of the cakes to make it even more memorable."

"Glamorgan doesn’t have the sleek, modern appearance of many trendy bakeries, but this wholesome local eatery doesn’t need to be hip. Patrons come here for Dutch-inspired cakes, bread, pies, rolls, small desserts and more. But, if you’ve only got room in your tummy for one morsel, try the cheese bun."

"You can always recognize a Crave cupcake by its famous thick buttercream icing and succulent chocolate cake. With over six locations, this cupcake shop was started by two sisters from High River in 2004, using their grandmother’s chocolate cake recipe and mother’s secret buttercream icing. The bakery offers mini and regular-sized cupcakes, with gluten-free and vegan options, along with a variety of cakes, cookies, and the notorious holiday baking box."

"Crave Cookies and Cupcakes specializes more in the cupcake department rather than in actual cakes. So if you’re just looking to treat yourself or a few household members with some delectable treats on your special day, then this is the right shop for you. Make sure to also give them 24 hours’ notice prior to your big day."

"The business started as a family recipe that is passed on and now has grown into six bakeries and a team of 100 people. They sell freshly baked cupcakes of different styles and flavors. They ensure that their ingredients are of high quality and fresh."

"Always made fresh to order, Dapper Doughnut is one of the cutest little spots on this list. Here in Canada, we love ourselves a doughnut hole, simply because you can eat more of them without feeling guilty – and that’s what you’ll get here!. It’s a dang good thing too because they have so many flavours we’re not sure that we’d be able to choose between them anyway."

"A post shared by | YYC foodTEA | (@munchinyyc) on Dec 22, 2019 at 11:33am PST. Holy mother of mini doughnuts, YYC now has a new spot where you can enjoy its favourite Stampede food all year round. The Dapper Doughnut Calgary has just opened in Market Mall, and it’s serving up cake-style doughnuts with 20 different sauces and gourmet toppings."

"If your wanderlust is overwhelming you, Sucre Patisserie & Café is the perfect Parisian hideaway in the heart of Calgary. It was founded by Yin Sung, a third-generation baker, who creates beautiful desserts that have depth but are not overwhelmingly sweet. Popular menu items include her light and fluffy mango coconut , a three-layer vanilla chiffon cake with mango compote topped with fresh mango and coconut mousse; almond croissants; famous vanilla lattes made with Madagascar vanilla bean paste; and caramel latte made with housemade caramel."

"Sucre Patisserie & Cafe is, first and foremost, a bakery selling the best croissants, baguettes, and sandwiches. Pair these products with cleansing tea, and you’ll surely have the best high tea in Calgary. You can even enjoy some tea and bread with your colleagues because the cafe also offers its products and services for corporate meetings."

"Tucked away in the Devenish Building on 17th Ave, Butterblock has been curing Calgary’s croissant cravings since 2017. The bakery offers sweet and savoury croissants, sandwiches, cookies and other baked goods throughout the week, but we recommend stopping in on Tuesday and trying their #testruntuesday deal, where you get $2.50 off their latest creation."

"After the first few bites, we knew this had become a new favorite. The Chocolate Almond Nutella Twist is just as good as it sounds, but without being as sweet as it sounds if that makes sense. The dough was buttery, flaky and crispy in the best possible way."

"An Italian grocery and deli, Lina’s Italian Market also features a sunny cafeteria serving hot and cold lunches. Panini bar sandwiches such as the Pescara with roasted pork and peppers can be eaten cold or crisply grilled. Further mains include daily pasta with mixed greens or salad du jour as well as mini focaccia pizzas."

"What: With hot stone therapy, Swedish massages, couple’s massages, and more, Riverside Spa is the perfect place to take that special someone. Where: 110 Point McKay Crescent NW, Calgary. Base cost: One hour therapeutic massage: $130"

"At Riverside Spa, you are invited to relax and nurture your mind, body and spirit while they take care of you. The quality of services here is at par with those normally found in high-end spa resorts; hence, you will not...more"

"When it comes to Calgary spas, Riverside spa is the crown jewel. If you decide to visit it, you will most definitely have the time of your life over there. You can find everything that you want in a spa in Calgary."

"Inner Balance Spa is the realization of Proprietor Lisa Gossen’s longstanding passion for promoting holistic wellness through alternative therapies. The professionals on the team are all licensed therapists who have completed the highest level of education in their disciplines and they are always learning new techniques and treatments. Before prescribing therapy, the team carefully evaluates you to ensure that you receive all of the advantages."

"They specialize in craniosacral therapy as well as acupuncture. Since they have a naturopathic doctor on staff, they can consult you on botanical medicines, nutrition and homeopathy. Get your professional makeup done or acne treatments done in this natural, alternative therapies spa in Calgary."

"The goal of this spa is to provide treatments that balance your circulation, immune system, energy and skin health. Although they offer a plethora of massage options, they actually focus on other treatments that can comp...more"

"Over 20 years ago this spa and wellness centre opened as a pre/post natal massage clinic and it has only been growing since then. Other than being the best pre/post natal massage clinic in the city it is also a wonderful...more"

"Bowness Park boasts a variety of experiences, including pathways that run alongside the Bow River, a tea house, a wading pool, and boat rentals to paddle on the park’s lagoon. There’s even a small train that runs through the park during the warmer months. Baker Park is located just across the river from Bowness Park, providing nature lovers with a grass amphitheatre, a disc golf course, and several archways and promenades, making this a popular spot for weddings."

"Perfectly manicured and home to flowers of all kinds, Baker Park is one of my favourite places in Calgary for photo sessions of all kinds. Couple, family, maternity or branding sessions, this is a great location for portraits. You can even book the main area with the stairs overlooking the Bow River for a wedding ceremony."

"This park is an incredible place to enjoy the south sun and have a picnic. Golf Frisbee anyone?. One of the best courses is here in Baker Park."

"Locally owned, the four different locations all have their own flavour, catering specifically to their specific neighbourhood. What the all have in common is a relaxed atmosphere, communal tables, good food and a great selection of beer. Calgary has really become a beer town in recent years and in addition to some international favourites, National does a good job of representing many of Calgary’s best breweries."

"A post shared by National on 10th (@ntnl10) on Mar 20, 2019 at 12:46pm PDT. Like its sister developments, National on 10th Ave also has one of the best patios in Calgary located on the rooftop of the building. Also like its sister developments, you’ll be hard pressed to get a spot during peak times so try to arrive early."

"360 225 8 Ave SW A rooftop patio paradise perfected with potted plants, twinkling lights and incredible views of Stephen Avenue. This patio also offers activities including cornhole and ping pong.ntnl.ca"