Best Bakery and Cake Shops in Cochrane

"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."

"Feel at home eating pasta and drinking wine on Alforno’s luxe couches right by the fire. This spot also offers baked goods and coffee – AKA it has everything you could ever want when you’re in a cozy mood. Address: 222 7 Street SW, CalgaryPhone: 403-454-0308"

"Yann Haute Patisserie gives their customers an adventure into the world of French pastries. Armed with great energy, humor, product knowledge, and superior quality, they can tailor to a unique blend of occasion items down to regular pieces like bread. What they manage to do is to be memorable for their costumers."

"Yann Haute Patisserie brings a little bit of France to Calgary. Located in a bright yellow house in the Cliff Bungalow neighbourhood, this bakery offers macarons, croissants, cakes, and more. When you walk inside, you’ll immediately be greeted with display cases showcasing all the tempting treats."

"Sidewalk Citizen Bakery is a rustic shop known for its organic breads, desserts, and pastries. If you’re interested in something sweet and indulgent, consider the scones, cookies, brownies, doughnuts, cheesecakes, tarts, or flourless chocolate cake. You can also stop by for wholesome dishes that will leave you satisfied, such as the shaved roast beef sourdough sandwich, granola bowl, quiche, or pulled chicken sourdough sandwich."

"This is a great place for kids for the simple reason that you can order at the counter, sit down and enjoy your food, and leave when the red flags of a fussy kiddo start to emerge. There is plenty of upstairs seating with room for strollers, which is always a plus. If the weather’s nice and you’re feeling like a picnic, you can even pre-order your food online (up until 10 am on weekdays) and pick it up to go."

"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."

"A photo posted by joelbirdsound (@joelbirdsound) on Jul 11, 2016 at 2:24pm PDT. You’ll find an assortment of delicious doughnuts for sale at this SW Calgary bakery, including doughnuts holes, giant Texas doughnuts, Long Johns, and jellies. Save room for their famous cheese buns."

"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 Cupcakes has been a perennial favorite of ours for special occasions or just because for many years. The first of their 4 locations in Calgary opened in 2004, by two sisters that credit their grandmother’s chocolate cake recipe and their mother’s secret to great buttercream icing for their success. We must say that we love best about Crave above other cupcake shops really is their chocolate cupcakes."

"A photo posted by cravecupcakes (@cravecupcakes) on Oct 6, 2016 at 9:12am PDT. If it’s cupcakes you crave, there is no destination besides Crave to put on your list. Fresh baked from scratch daily, Crave’s selection of cupcakes are made in small batches using family recipes."

"Image SourceIf you are looking for a quick snack or some cheap food in Calgary, the Sidewalk Citizen Bakery has achieved a high status among the Calgarians and that is thanks to its crusty and artisan sourdough bread which is served on a daily basis. You can just grab a wrap or sandwich on your way while passing by this cafe.Address: 338 10 St NW, Calgary, AB T2N 1V9"

"Calgary’s hottest bread maker operates a deli counter within Sunnyside Natural Market. The artisan bakery and organic grocer are a natural match. Grab groceries and visit Sidewalk Citizen for chunky, wholesome $10 sandwiches."

"Starting on March 21, Sunnyside Natural Market and Sidewalk Citizen will be delivering groceries, produce, bread, prepared meals and more. The minimum order is $60. For next-day delivery, call between 6 p.m."

"Roasting coffee transforms the chemical and physical properties of green coffee beans into roasted coffee products. The roasting process is what produces the characteristic flavor of coffee by causing the green coffee beans to change in taste. il caffe is intimately involved in the process from:"

"Located within the Blackfoot Hotel, the Laugh Shop hosts performers Thursdays, Fridays and Saturdays in its 300-capacity room. Shows usually include a well-known marquee act with locals and emerging performers as the openers. The Laugh Shop has partnered with the hotel to offer dinner-and-a-show packages."

"Located on the second floor of the Elbow River Casino, Yuk Yuk’s is one of the most well-known comedy clubs in the city, with a pro-amateur open-mic night every Wednesday where you can discover your new favourite comedian (or tighten your own set). There’s an underground parkade for patrons free of charge (accessible via 18th Ave. S.E.) and a public parking lot on the south side of the casino. It’s also a short walk from the Stampede CTrain station."

"When it comes to stand-up comedy, there are few other places in Calgary that does it as good as Yuk Yuk's Comedy Club. Located on the second level of the Elbow River Casino in Victoria Park, Yuk Yuk's is a great place to start off the night with a show by a wide variety of comedians ranging from world pro's to local talent. Learn more and maybe participate in the Calgary Activities at Yuk Yuk's Comedy Club."

"A comedy show is a great way to break the ice — just don’t sit right next to the stage if you don’t want to be called out by the comedians. Yuk Yuk’s hosts some of Canada’s most well known and up-and-coming talent. Most nights there’s both an early show and a late-night show (the later show usually being the rowdier of the two)."

"Located near Victoria Park train station, Elbow River Casino will entertain you with its comedy and live music shows. So whenever you’re up for taking a break from their endless gambling slot machines and table games, you’re free to just dance the night away to your favorite songs. If you can’t get enough of gambling, feel free to try your luck in their round the clock poker room."

"At 218 18th Ave SE, Elbow River Casino is traveler’s dream if you are coming in from Victoria Park Train Station (just a block away!). This casino features a poker room that is open 24 hours a day, seven days a week. Elbow river has roulette tables with some minimum bets as low as $0.50, and for visitors with a large party, you can even request a private table!"

"Located in Hotel Le Germain, Santé Spa is an absolute urban paradise that caters to both travellers and locals. The location cannot be better, on the top floor of the hotel directly across from the Calgary Tower, where a...more"

"Tender Touch Mobile Spa Services has already been around since 2011. They pride themselves in having to offer the largest range of mobile spa services. They utilize only the best quality of salon products and are available seven days a week."

"Calgary Tower has a lot to offer, so it was a natural addition to the list of best things to do in Calgary. The tower itself provides the best views of any building in the city, and once inside the tower, the multimedia tour includes a virtual presentation that delves into Calgary’s location – from its skyscrapers to its Rocky Mountain range, and everything in between. The virtual windows show the (actual) views of the city, but as a touchscreen where certain points can be opened for more information."

"One of the top Calgary attractions is viewing the city from the Calgary Tower, a 190.8 meter free standing observation tower. Have a bite to eat in the Sky 360 Restaurant and Lounge, and then stand on the Observation Deck to see a panoramic view (not recommended if you are afraid of heights!). Be sure afterward to browse the gift shop which features unique Calgary Tower memorabilia."

"Stanley Park is a popular inner city park with lots to offer visitors, including outdoor BBQ areas, a baseball diamond, public swimming pool, wading pool, open green areas and Elbow River access. It's an excellent place to go if you want to outdoor BBQ, play games on an open field, launch your boat onto the Elbow River or perhaps sit poolside and enjoy the warmth of the sun. You could even park your car at the Repsol Sport Centre and run to Stanley Park or vice versa for a work out along the connecting paved pathways."