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10 Best Bakeries in Calgary [That Are So Good, They Should Be a Crime!]
Calgary has an exciting food scene—the diverse community brings in different flavours from all over the world and we’re lucky we can taste these delicious delicacies. And if there’s something even more exciting, it’s that we get to eat classic and unique pastries.
C’mon, there’s nothing like having fresh pastries from your neighbourhood bakery. The flaky goodness, fluffy bread, slightly crispy exterior, and sweet flavours are always satisfying to eat! Yummy!
We did the work so you don’t have to (which we were very happy to do). We have here the best bakeries in Calgary with divine selections that will bring you a taste of heaven with every bite!
Yann Haute Patisserie
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Location: 329 23 Ave SW
Contact: (403) 244-8091, [email protected]
Hours:
- Monday: Closed
- Tuesday – Sunday: 11 am – 5 pm
Available For: Takeout, pickup, delivery
You can’t go wrong with the delicious baked goodies of Yann Haute Patisserie. They serve some of the most exquisite desserts you’ll find in Calgary, both in taste and looks!
Their baked goodies taste as delicious as they look! After all, the baker is a member of the Relais Desserts Association, an association that groups together the world elite of the French Haute Pâtisserie (basically, high pastry).
The bakery is a cute yellow house where you can get pretty much everything, like bread, puff pastries, cakes, and macarons. The quality is top-notch as well, as they use natural ingredients sourced ethically (from locals as much as possible).
Not only do they sell freshly baked goods, but they also carry frozen goodies you can have every time you’re craving something to satisfy your tastebuds!
Pro Tip:
If you have a specific product in mind, better check the delivery menu to see if it’s available there and order it immediately. If you come by before closing time, there’s no guarantee the item will still be available because they sell out frequently.
Sucre Patisserie & Cafe
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Location: Floor 1, Mark on 10th, 1007 8 St SW
Contact: (587) 352-5505, [email protected]
Hours:
- Monday – Friday: 8 am – 5 pm
- Saturday – Sunday: 9 am – 5 pm
Available For: Dine-in, takeout, delivery
There’s nothing more enticing than Sucre Patisserie & Cafe on Mark on 10th. This French-inspired bakery is a delicious place for baked goodies, cakes, and cookies!
Once you enter, you’ll be greeted by a modern French bakery design. It’s a nice little spot for quick bites because they have puff pastry sandwiches and beverages.
There are a lot of yummy options that will satisfy your sweet cravings, such as pain au chocolat, bread pudding, creme brulee Danish, swirls croissants and special occasion boxes! The gluten-free cakes are moist and actually taste like a cake!
Pro Tip:
If you want to dine in, try to avoid peak hours (like breakfast) because there’s limited seating inside the bakery.
Éclair de Lune
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Location: 4127 6 St NE, Unit 1
Contact: (403)398-8803
Hours:
- Monday: 9 am – 5 pm
- Tuesday – Friday: 8 am – 6 pm
- Saturday: 9 am – 5 pm
- Sunday: 9 am – 4 pm
Available For: Dine-in, takeout, delivery, catering
Éclair de Lune is a casual French pastry shop that serves a heavenly collection. Their products taste as good as they look, from small cups of sweet delights to fruity cakes!
This Calgary bakery is a must-visit for their yummy pastries because some of these you won’t find easily in the city (it’s like being transported to France!). Their madeleines are super soft, while their palmiers are crispy yet light.
Other items you have to try are their tartelettes (the raspberry amandine is exceptionally good!), quiche, croissants, and cakes (best cakes in calgary)! Their pastries are best paired with their rich coffee.
Pro Tip:
If you want to drop by their bakery, it’s best to drive your car because they’re not in the most accessible location, commute-wise.
WOW Bakery
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Location:
Contact: (403) 640-0273
Hours: Monday – Sunday: 9 am – 6 pm
Available For: Dine-in, takeout
If you’re looking for healthy pastries, check out WOW Bakery. They have five locations in Calgary (and four outside of the city), so they’re super accessible when you’re craving guilt-free pastries and desserts!
This is not the typical bakery you normally see in Calgary. They specialize in Korean-baked goodies with a touch of Japanese inspiration.
At this upscale bakery, you’ll taste the most divine selection of pastries, cakes, cookies, and macarons! There are unique options, such as coconut croissants, sweet potato mousse cakes, and mochi cream cheese buns, as well as limited edition delights.
And may we add that they also serve delicious donuts in Calgary! These are soft, tasty, and fresh!
Pro Tip:
Not all WOW Bakery locations are available for dining in. Their bakeries on Royal Oak and Marda Loop have tables, though (but they’re still limited).
Lazy Loaf & Kettle
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Location: 8 Parkdale Crescent NW
Contact: (403) 270-7810
Hours:
- Monday – Saturday: 7 am – 8 pm
- Sunday: 8 am – 8 pm
Available For: Dine-in, takeout, pickup, catering, delivery service
Lazy Loaf & Kettle is anything but lazy. This cozy cafe and bakery knead the most incredible baked goodies, making it the perfect place to relax and enjoy delectable pastries while sipping a warm cup of coffee.
There’s a good assortment of baked goods, from brownies to loaves of bread. You can even enjoy breakfast and dinner meals, which makes this a good brunch spot in Calgary!
Since this is also a cafe, you can dine in without worrying about limited seating. The patio, although not covered, is the perfect place to try their baked goods in the morning because you can soak up some vitamin D!
Pro Tip:
While there’s a decent number of parking spots, you still need to arrive early because they can get full, even on a weekday. The bakery shares the parking lot with other shops, so avoid going there during peak dining hours.
Mari Bakeshop
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Location: 103 St Matthew Square NE
Contact: (403) 214-0629, [email protected]
Hours:
- Monday – Tuesday: Closed
- Wednesday – Sunday: 8 am – 4 pm
Available For: Dine-in, takeout
If you want delicious bread, drive to Mari Bakeshop in Bridgeland. It’s one of those bakeries you go to every Sunday so you have bread for breakfast throughout the week (if it actually lasts that long!).
Their traditional poolish baguettes are perfectly baked, with crispy crusts yet soft inside. Their sourdough, a bestseller, is always exceptional—we always wonder how long their starter is because how can it be so good?!
Their sourdoughs and baguettes actually take three days to make because long fermentation is key to good bread.
If you want something sweet but not overwhelming with sugar, their soft rollcakes are worth trying. They come in various fun and unique flavour blends, such as peach and strawberry, hojicha milk chocolate, and grape and blueberry.
Pro Tip:
If you want to see all their pastries, visit before 10 or 11 am, or you might not even see their bestsellers!
La Boulangerie
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Location: 2435 4 St SW
Contact: (403) 984-9294
Hours: Monday – Sunday: 6:30 am – 6 pm
Available For: Dine-in, takeout, delivery, catering
For flaky goodness, La Boulangerie is the place to go to! This bakery-slash-cafe makes incredible French pastries that are perfect for breakfast, brunch, and quick bites!
It’s one of those spots that the locals love because of the fantastic sweet and savoury selections. The croissant and baguette sandwiches are perfect brunch meals because the pastry is soft and the various fillings go well together.
If you want something sweet, the creme brulee is made perfectly—it’s soft and jiggly! You basically get everything you want in this Calgary bakery (they have hot drinks too), just like a French bakery but upgraded!
Pro Tips:
This neighbourhood favourite gets busy because locals love it (there are many loyal customers who always come back). So, better get ready to order a takeout if the place is full.
There’s a small parking area beside the bakery, which they share with a restaurant. To get a slot, avoid lunchtime because it does get full.
Butter Block Bakery & Cafe
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Location: The Devenish Building , 908 17 Ave SW, Suite 111
Hours:
- Monday – Friday: 7:30 am – 5 pm
- Saturday – Sunday: 8 am – 5 pm
- Holidays: 9 am – 2 pm
Available For: Takeout, dine-in, online order, pickup
Visiting Butter Block Bakery & Cafe is always a satisfying delight. This Calgary gem is the kind of place you want to gatekeep, but you know they deserve all the love!
Take a bite of unique and fun pastries, like the crookie (croissant stuffed and baked with chocolate chip cookie dough), craffles (a waffle-shaped croissant), and pandan coconut mochi bread. These are not the usual things you see in a bakery, but they’re so good!
There’s no shortage of one-of-a-kind flavours here because their baker is always experimenting, which makes every visit a memorable one! And don’t worry, you still get the classics here, like all butter croissants, pain au chocolat, and cinnamon buns.
Pro Tip:
Visit on a Tuesday for their Tuesday Test Runs! It’s when they sell experimental flavours that could potentially be a mainstay!
Prairie Mill Bread Co
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Location: Northland Plaza, 4820 Northland Dr NW
Contact: (403) 282-6455
Hours:
- Monday – Saturday: 8 am – 6 pm
- Sunday: Closed
Available For: Takeout
Prairie Mill Bread Co is your friendly neighbourhood bakery. It’s a go-to for fresh loaves, which are hand-kneaded and made with natural ingredients and 100% organic prairie wheat.
They have a classic menu, which includes organic and old-fashioned bread, such as Yukon sourdough, honey whole wheat, and cinnamon raisin.
Every day, there’s something to look forward to. They have daily features, like the delicious garlic and parmesan bread on Saturdays and rosemary garlic sourdough on Thursdays.
Pro Tip:
Their breads are freshly made every day, which you can keep on your shelf for seven days. Make sure you finish before the 7th day to guarantee delicious bread.
Canela Vegan Bakery & Cafe
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Location: 1319 9 Ave SE
Contact: (403) 226-4199, [email protected]
Hours:
- Monday: Closed
- Tuesday – Thursday: 9 am – 5 pm
- Friday: 9 am – 6 pm
- Saturday: 8:30 am – 6 pm
- Sunday: 9 am – 5 pm
Available For: Takeout, pickup, delivery, catering
One of our favourite bakeries in Calgary is Canela Vegan Bakery & Cafe because they actually make tasty pastries and cakes that taste like actual food! None of their baked goodies are lacking flavours, even without the use of dairy and eggs!
There’s nothing more beautiful than their vegan pastries. Everything is carefully decorated and picture-perfect, just like their fantastic donuts (donuts canada), tarts, and cakes!
And yes, their pastries are a feast for the eyes and tastebuds. Both sweet and savoury delights are perfectly baked and flavourful but not overwhelmingly so.
Pro Tips:
They have gluten-free products, but cross-contamination is possible since they don’t have a completely gluten-free facility. They do test for gluten once a month, but if you have a severe allergy, you may want to skip this.
If you order a cake online, make sure you have time to pick it up. They don’t do cake deliveries anymore due to previous bad delivery service experiences.