Best French Bakery in Banff

"Wild Flour Bakery is an independent bakery/cafe that offers organic, nourishing food. Stop by for breakfast or lunch and be prepared to have a hard time deciding between the pastries, hearty sandwiches, soups and salads. They’re well known for their sourdough bread so it’s worth grabbing a loaf to take home."

"Wild Flour Bakery churns out the most delicious breads, both sweet and savory, baked daily in their stone hearth oven (look for aged cheddar sourdough and a walnut & cranberry rye). If you’ve got time in the morning, the homemade granola and croissants are no-brainers."

"We are in Banff at least 3 times and year and we always make a stop into the bakery. They have awesome bread but also serve a brisk lunch/snack business. My favorite treat is their vegetarian Foccacia."

"Not so much a restaurant, but it is the best coffee shop in Banff. Whitebark has been known to deliver the best coffee in Banff for a while now. On our first trip to Banff, we stopped by for several top-ups before we made a move here."

"Hip coffee shop serving delicious coffee in Banff and freshly baked treats. It’s the perfect post-ski pick me up if you’re not into the apres-ski scene!"

"Just off the main drag, Whitebark Café, inside the Aspen Lodge on Banff Avenue, is pretty much the best spot for a cup of coffee or latte in town."

"There are loads of sweet treats to tempt your kids in Banff, but for us, the ultimate temptation is always BeaverTails. A Beaver Tail is a classic Canadian treat consisting of a flat piece of fried dough smothered with your choice of sweet toppings. You can find this chain at famous attractions and national parks across Canada."

"If you’re going to Banff then getting a BeaverTail is a must!. They are a Canadian pastry and one of my favourite ways to indulge, it’s essentially a big flat doughnut. Make sure you request for it to be vegan."

"If you want to be in the heart of the action of Banff proper Buffalo Mountain Lodge is a great choice for a hotel in Banff. Situated just minutes from downtown, Buffalo Mountain Lodge offers free shuttles for guests to go out for dinner, drinks or downtown shopping. We loved building a fire in our room as we overlooked our Rocky Mountain view."

"This Banff hotel is located on the slopes of Tunnel Mountain, within a 20 minute walk of downtown. Each rustic room offers a wood burning fireplace, balcony and private bathroom. A cable TV, a coffee maker and ironing facilities are also included in each room at the Buffalo Mountain."

"Set just a 15-minute walk from the irresistibly photogenic town of Banff within the pristine surrounds of Banff National Park, Buffalo Mountain Lodge lives up to every rustic Rocky Mountain vacation fantasy. Deer can even be spotted nibbling on..."

"Across the highway from downtown Canmore hides the Summit Cafe. A very popular spot among locals, the Summit Cafe is a quaint little spot in a small commercial plaza tucked into a quiet neighbourhood. One of Canmore’s best-kept secrets, they offer all-day breakfast until 1:30pm, at which point they close for the day, so be sure to take advantage and get there before then."

"We first visited the Summit Café when we were first looking to buy a place in Canmore. We asked our Realtor for a restaurant recommendation and he recommended a local’s favorite called the Summit Café. It’s been one of our favorite Canmore restaurants ever since."

"Located inside Irwin’s Mountain Inn Hotel, this restaurant serves up food with a Mexican and Spanish influence. In addition to mains, they also serve tapas, which are smaller plates that enable you to try a variety of foods. Tapas are quite popular in Spain and two options we tried during our visit was the Sauza Cream Prawns, which are sauteed in a tequila cream sauce, as well as the Seafood Ceviche, which includes Salmon, Prawns, and Scallops marinated in lime juice, tomatoes, jalapenos, cilantro and onions."

"El Toro has been a feature in Banff for over 40 years, and features Canadian cuisine with a spanish/latino twist. Breakfasts cost between 7 and 15 bucks and features a very egg heavy menu; eggs benedicts, omelettes, scrambles, breakfast burritos etc. It’s wholesome food that’s worth checking out if Banff is busy and you’re looking for a breakfast spot in a pinch or you’re getting an early start."

"This gastropub hits a double whammy: ingeniously flavored pizzas washed down with locally brewed pints. Banffites head here in droves for a plate of pulled-pork nachos or a bison-and-onion pizza, accompanied by... Canadian in Banff Town"

"I highly recommend the Godfather pizza amd the pulled pork nachos!. We happened to be there with our family and two dogs and they staff... (403) 762-2021Order online"

"A Banff landmark for more than 30 years, Melissa’s Missteak has been voted one of the town’s top restaurants by Calgary Herald readers for seven straight years. Locally owned and operated, Melissa’s, set in a historic building dating back to the early 20th century, offers breakfast until 4pm; burgers, sandwiches, soups and salads for lunch; and a choice of seafood, BBQ, steaks and other Canadian mains for dinner. The upstairs bar is where locals gather in the evening, featuring sports on plasma TVs, darts, pool, pinball and affordable drink specials."

"Melissa’s Missteak has always been an important part of Banff’s restaurant scene, and almost has a local cult following. We’ve been visiting for years and they’ve always had fantastic steak deals. This year, their future existence has become uncertain as we understand their lease may have been unceremoniously scooped by another local restaurant chain."

"We can guarantee you won’t leave here hungry, the portions are generous. They are known for legendary breakfasts, but serve a lot of other tasty meals as well. We have frequented many times for their huge plate of pancakes."

"If you want to be in the heart of the action of Banff proper Buffalo Mountain Lodge is a great choice for a hotel in Banff. Situated just minutes from downtown, Buffalo Mountain Lodge offers free shuttles for guests to go out for dinner, drinks or downtown shopping. We loved building a fire in our room as we overlooked our Rocky Mountain view."

"This Banff hotel is located on the slopes of Tunnel Mountain, within a 20 minute walk of downtown. Each rustic room offers a wood burning fireplace, balcony and private bathroom. A cable TV, a coffee maker and ironing facilities are also included in each room at the Buffalo Mountain."

"Set just a 15-minute walk from the irresistibly photogenic town of Banff within the pristine surrounds of Banff National Park, Buffalo Mountain Lodge lives up to every rustic Rocky Mountain vacation fantasy. Deer can even be spotted nibbling on..."

"A haven of relaxation, next door to Banff’s Upper Hot Springs, The Rimrock Resort Hotel marries modern comforts with all the charm of a Rockies retreat. Clean architectural lines and dark wooden furnishings give rooms a sense of sophistication, with added luxury in the form of Zents Laszlo amenities, Bose Bluetooth speaker systems and signature welcome gifts. Take advantage of the hotel’s complimentary bus service to downtown Banff and its ski connector service when heading to the slopes."

"The Rimrock Resort Hotel highlights the best feature of Banff National Park: the view. However, it’s also classified luxury for a reason. Guests have access to two restaurants, two lounges, a swimming pool and hot tub, fitness center and a stellar on-site spa (go for the facial!)."