Best Dessert in Alberta

"After completing some recent patio renovations, Village Ice Cream in Victoria Park has a new extended patio that is perfect for some late-night ice cream runs with your friends. This patio’s bench style seating makes for a homey atmosphere. Since the patio is open until 11 p.m., you still have time to visit nearby restaurants and events before capping off your evening."

"For a scoop or three of hand-made, small-batch, creamy goodness, stop by one of Village Ice Cream’s three Calgary locations. You’ll be sure to find something you love in their artisanal twists on classic ice cream flavours, from Guide’s Mint to Melted Chocolate. (Psst—this is what your favourite ice cream flavour says about you!)"

"True Villagers know, Village Ice Cream is a magical place where everything is amazing. They take pride in flavors local competitors don’t have on the menu and there’s something for every sweet tooth. Enjoy toasted coconut, huckleberry, melted chocolate, the signature Village Vanilla Bean, and more."

"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."

"A post shared by Amato Gelato Dessert Bar (@amatogelato) on May 18, 2019 at 6:54pm PDT. Located on a quiet street in the community of West Hillhurst, Amato Gelato is the perfect spot to go for a scoop of classic Italian gelato. The shop always has more than 70 rotating flavours in its case, including espresso flake, mango coconut marble, stracciatella and cherry chocolate chunk."

"A little more old school than some of the other ice cream shops in the city, Amato serves authentic Italian-style gelato and sorbetto. There are over 70 rotating flavours to choose from, ranging from Italian classics like spumoni and stracciatella to more contemporary selections like black sesame and bubblegum, with vegan and sugar-free options as well."

"Head to Amato Gelato in Kensington and you can try authentic Italian gelato and sorbetto with over 70 rotating flavours, all made from traditional Italian family recipes. Address: 2104 Kensington Rd NW, Calgary, ABWebsite:www.amatogelatocalgary.com"

"Their buttercream recipe is made with real butter and made to taste creamy and a little less sweet. Their cupcakes bake with a unique crunchy crust similar to what one would find on a perfectly baked muffin. They use the same recipe for our cakes and cupcakes so that costumers can expect the same great taste in all of their products."

"This bakery blends Japanese, Korean, and European influences. It is best known for soft, buttery, melt-in-your-mouth Danish pastries, such as its Italian-styled tiramisu croissant, or strawberry and cream cheese or sweet potato Danishes. Other hits are its Korean-styled chestnut bread, French brioche, Japanese mochi, and a take on the famous Asian sweet red bean bun."

"If you’re after Instagram-worthy desserts, we recommend visiting WOW Bakery. WOW Bakery serves up world renowned desserts, with a Korean-Japanese flair. Specializing in decadent cakes and shaved ice dessert bingsu, WOW Bakery brings high-quality ingredients, exceptional flavour and beautiful artistry together under one roof."

"Wow Bakery is a Korean bakery with a touch of Japanese influence. They have premium, gourmet cakes like strawberry shortcake, green tea chiffon cake, red velvet, tiramisu, and so on. They also offer consultations to try and make your dream cake come to life."

"Here’s an all-day Indian buffet and take-away in Castleridge whose price can’t be beat. Hand over a paltry $10.99, and it’s all-you-can-eat access to a vast vegetarian smorgasbord. Mains include aloo gobi (potato and cauliflower), bhindi (okra), palak paneer (spinach and cheese) and mushroom matar as well as several rice, mixed veggie and yoghurt side dishes."

"Imagine devouring an all-you-can-eat vegetarian buffet brimming with Indian dishes for a mere $12. This is the reality at Five Rivers Indian Cuisine. Their buffet is all day, every day and includes over 20 rotating main dishes."

"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."

"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."

"The large natural environment park runs for 164 hectares along the northern bank of the Bow River. Here you can bring your four-legged friend along and explore the mature riverine forest and grasslands on the hiking trails. Picnic at picturesque spots close to the waterfall where a scenic outlook provide panoramic views of the Bow River Valley."

"The boardwalk leads to Waterfall Valley, which is quite small, but a lot of fun for the kids. The water glistens in the sunlight as it trickles down the very unique rock face and looks very pretty. And since I love sharing fun facts; as per the City of Calgary website, it is “an unusual, spongy-looking, geological formation called tufa”."

"Bowmont Park has some of the nicest and relaxing pathways along the river. Spend your lazy summer days tubing down slow offshoots of the river or go for a long bike ride from here and end up anywhere in the city using the pathway systems. Learn more about Bowmont Park"

"Carburn Park is a vast natural area park along the Bow River with three man-made wetlands, a regional trail, and plenty of birds, waterfowl, and wildflowers to see. Senator Patrick Burns’ expansive prairie empire included Carburn Park, which was once the right-of-way for a train line that was to run between Calgary and Montana. Carburn Park was founded in the 1970s, and its name derives from “Carburn Aggregates,” the firm that purchased most of the land and built the ponds."

"It also has two man-made ponds, beautiful trees and really nice pathways all along the river. It is quaint and perfect for a short and sweet family photo session."

"Head on down the the northwest corner of Calgary to check out Riley Park. This beautiful 9 hectare park is complete with a cricket pitch, wading pool, gardens, playground, and all the other amenities a family would need like washrooms, water fountains, and a concession. Although Riley Park has a wading pool and not a spray park I thought I would include it on my list as it is one of my family's favourite places to cool off in the summer."

"Located right in Calgary’s inner city, this picnic spot is just down the hill from SAIT and up the road from the hustle and bustle of Kensington. Buy some picnic supplies from Sunnyside Natural Market and spend the whole day in the park. There’s a cricket pitch for the sports fans, a playground and flower and rock gardens."

"The park contains a cricket pitch, a huge wading pool and the Senator Patrick Burns Memorial Rock Garden. Take a stroll into Kensignton for a drink or lunch and then head over to one of the most visited urban parks Calgary has to offer. Learn more about Riley Park"