Best Bakery and Cake Shops in Calgary

"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."

"One of the newer additions to the reputable Teatro restaurant group, Alforno is a casual spot great for sweet treats, pizza, and cafe-style meals. If you’re near the city center but want to avoid busy downtown Calgary, pick up a sandwich and pastry to go, or sit down in the airy cafe for a light lunch. Pro tip: Grab an extra slice of cake (or two) for the road."

"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."

"Yann Haute Patisserie makes simple yet elegant cakes such as the Galettes des Rois. With a strong French inspiration, it also serves signature croissants, baguettes, and macaroons. You can also order wedding cakes from Yann Haute Patisserie."

"A post shared by Yann Haute Patisserie (@yannhautepatisserie). Yann Haute Patisserie specializes in crafting the most beautiful and unique pastries and desserts. After 15 years of experience Pastry Chef Yann now runs his own wonderful shop."

"It features dark Valhrona chocolate mousse with a layer of hazelnut chocolate crisp, a layer of chocolate macarons and a layer of chocolate shortbread on the bottom. (329 23 Ave. S.W., 403-244-8091, yannboutique.com, @yannboutique)"

"Get your Calgary day off to a delicious start in the East Village neighborhood, with delectable pastries at Sidewalk Citizen Bakery and top-notch coffee at Phil & Sebastian Coffee Roasters. Tour Studio Bell, which houses Canada’s new National Music Centre, then head downtown to take in the city views from the landmark Calgary Tower. Around the corner, check out the excellent Glenbow Museum, which traces Calgary’s history and culture, and journey back in time at the Heritage Park Historical Village. For dinner, try one of the cool restaurants on 17th Avenue."

"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."

"What started as a one-man bike-delivery operation has morphed into shop that draws a cult following of bread lovers who can’t get enough of Aviv Fried’s sourdough creations. Whether you’re talking a loaf home or stopping in for a fresh falafel pita complete with a decadent, fudgy brownie for dessert, there’s something to satisfy all of your carb-related needs."

"This bakery has been around for more than 40 years and has been serving up doughnuts before they became so trendy. You’ll find a delicious assortment of these guys here including jellies, long johns, massive Texas doughnuts, and everyone’s favourite, doughnut holes. Address: 19-3919 Richmond Road SWPhone: 403-242-2800"

"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."

"Located in the southwest of Calgary, this family-owned and operated business is a favourite among YYC foodies. From their incredible cheese buns to their made-with-love cakes, these guys have sweets down to a science."

"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."

"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."

"Crave is best known for its cupcakes but once you taste this rich, traditional favourite, you may never go back. (1107 Kensington Rd. N.W. plus three other locations, 403-209-4903, cravecupcakes.ca,@craveyyc)"

"Owner/operater Vicki Manness started Pretty Sweet when she was 20. Three years ago, she finally settled on a bricks-and-mortar location and hired her first staff to help her grow the brand and create a bright, bustling bakeshop known for traditional buttercream cakes, baked doughnuts, and wildly creative sugar cookies—cue the throwback ’90s girlfriend and boyfriend cookies. Must try: Try the doughnuts, which are baked instead of fried, and you can’t go wrong with the addictive birthday cake cookie sandwich."

"Pretty Sweet’s doughnuts are available for pre-order online and there’s an extensive list of flavours ranging from s’mores to Champagne. The Instagram-ready doughnuts come in three sizes and select flavours come with custom colour options. Be sure to order these treats at least a week in advance, or opt for an assorted dozen that’s available for curbside pickup and delivery right now."

"This made-to-order doughnut maker has a minimum one dozen order size, but you can get them in full, medium, or mini size. Pretty Sweet makes their glorious doughnuts in a wide range of flavours like vanilla bean, raspberry, cinnamon toast crunch, bubblegum, champagne, and so much more. You might luck out and find this shop at some YYC events throughout the year."

"At Sweet Relief Pastries, you’ll find an incredible variety of all of your favourite treats. While the flavours routinely change, you’ll always be able to find sugar cookies, cupcakes, macarons, and mini cakes. You also don’t want to miss your chance to enjoy Cupcake Happy Hour, where cupcakes are just $2 during the last hour of every day."

"Sweet Relief Pastries is known for elegant cakes, cookies, macarons & pastries from scratch with local ingredients. Deidre Lotecki, the pastry chef and maker, has always had a love for both art and baking. She has been cooking up tasty creations for her family and friends for as long as she can recall."

"Sweet Relief Pastries is well known for its homemade pastries using local products. The pastry chefs use only the highest quality ingredients for their products and bake them to perfection. They put stunning, beautiful, and creative designs to their delicious products."

"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."

"Neema the owner of RN Photography has a Master degree in fine arts from MS University of Baroda (2001) and continues to learn every day. Later on in 2010 got a scholarship on a studio art. Now she is a mom with a 4 year old boy with his husband, enjoying life."

"Laurie Brown is an award-winning Professional Portrait Photographer. The experience starts long before you step into her studio. She offers a completely custom experience that includes Beauty and Style Guides as well as a phone consultation to discuss your dream session."

"Svetlana Yanova can come to their clients and photograph them in their preferred locations. Before each session is done, Svetlana will talk to her customers via email or phone in order to know them more. Images from the photoshoot are usually ready within 48-72 hours, but rush editing is also available upon request."

"Please verify the status of all activities, learn How to Visit Calgary Safely During COVID-19, and refer to our COVID-19 Traveller Update for more information. Calgary is packed with fantastic malls and shopping centres to satisfy your retail therapy needs. Keep everyone in the family entertained with everything from luxury department stores and big screen entertainment to outlet deals and delicious dining."

"Calgary’s CORE Shopping centre is a popular shopping arena in Downtown Calgary. It spans over 3 city blocks and boasts of Holt Renfrew’s flagship store along with 160 other retail stores. The CORE Shopping centre consists of 4 floors – of retail bliss and cuisines (restaurants and food court), but also a delightful indoor botanical garden, called the Devonian Gardens."

"The Core Shopping Centre (styled as CORE), which consists of TD Square, the Holt Renfrew building, and the former Calgary Eaton Centre, is the…"

"Market Mall is another one of the best places to shop in Calgary, of which has undergone a fairly recent renovation and expansion that added more retail space to its portfolio. It happens to be one of the only single-floor shopping centres as well, so if stairs are an issue for you or a loved one it's definitely your best best. After renovations, Market Mall's ranking on the list of best places to shop in Calgary increased considerably as it added much needed retailers and heated underground parking for visitors to use during the colder seasons."

"CF Market Hall is one of Calgary’s biggest shopping outlets, and most popular with families. It’s got roughly 200 independent stores selling familiar brands of jewelry, footwear and clothes. Dig in – you’ll need a couple of fleeces if you’re visiting Calgary in the winter!"

"Market Mall is one of the largest malls (by area) in Calgary, Alberta, Canada (900,490 square feet/83,658.3 m²). It is located in Varsity,…"

"CrossIron Mills is the spot to shop if you're looking for outlet savings or big brand stores you won't find elsewhere in the city. With 100 outlets and over 200 stores, CrossIron Mills has everything from deals at upscale retailers like Saks Fifth Avenue Off Fifth to the outdoor outfitter Bass Pro Shops. Bass Pro Shops is a truly unique shopping experience, with antiques, artifacts, trophy fish and wildlife, and Alberta murals throughout 150,000 square feet of adventurous entertainment."

"If you’re passing through Rocky View County, stop off at CrossIron Mills, Alberta’s largest single-level shopping mall. It’s a family-friendly favourite, with sections separated into different “neighborhoods”, including the sports neighborhood, ranch neighborhood, fashion neighborhood and resources neighborhood. If you’re here for entertainment, check out the Rodeo Court and the Wind Court, where you can peek into Alberta’s heritage of rodeos and folklore."

"Tried some new dishes: the breaded lemon so gai and BBQ pork fried rice hot. Pork fried dumplings were my favourite as always. Our group ate every last bit of a sweet and sour dish they said was really good."

"iBaoza is a Northern Chinese restaurant that provides real Northern Chinese food to the community of Calgary. Their speciality includes dumplings that are filled with different kinds of meat, beef, chicken, tuna, seafood, and vegetables. What puts iBaoza in our list of the best Chinese restaurants in Calgary is that it takes customer accommodation to the next level."

"iBAOZA is an award-winning Calgary Chinese takeaway restaurant in the North West. This restaurant in northwest Calgary was voted in 2019 as the best Northern Chinese restaurant. Apart from Chinese delicacies, they specialize in steamed buns; this is one of their most valued items."

"China Palace Restaurant welcomes you to their establishment. They are open after-hours all week. You can get there by bicycle."