Croissants, sourdough, cheese buns and burek. The bakeries worth crossing the city for. Cakes, cookies and chocolate each have their own page.
Avenue's best bakery in Calgary for 2026, and no one who's been is surprised. They do every kind of baked good, but you cannot leave without the cheese buns. Calgary-famous and the king of comfort food. Buy them ready to eat, or frozen to bake at home.
Pro tip: The custom birthday cakes are beautiful and fairly priced. Closed Sundays and Mondays.
3919 Richmond Rd SW · Map for Glamorgan Bakery
A tiny neighbourhood bakeshop with some of the best croissants in the city, run by owners who clearly love what they do. One of Avenue's top bakeries for 2026.
Must try: The Croissant Éclair, Roasted Tomato and Feta Croissant, Citrus Tart.
Pro tip: Pastries sell out by mid-afternoon. Order custom cakes at least a week ahead.
1047 40 Ave NW · Map for Ola Luna Cake & Bakeshop
Big, flaky, honeycombed croissants and sourdough worth the walk. Coffee comes to your table in proper glassware.
Must try: A plain croissant, warmed. The Cherry Pistachio Sourdough.
Erin's tip: Amazing for baked goods.
Pro tip: Open Thursday to Sunday only, and the best things go first, so get there early.
1502 14 St SW · Map for Begonia Bakehouse
Home of the viral fruit-shaped mousse cakes: a lemon that looks exactly like a lemon, a mango that looks like a mango, and they taste even better than they look. Bright, cozy and steps from Stampede Station.
Must try: The Lemon, Pecan, a Strawberry Macaron.
Pro tip: Pastries sell out by early afternoon. Pre-order or go early.
1225 Macleod Tr SE · Map for Otie
Flaky croissants, macarons and their own take on the fruit-shaped mousse cakes. A great stop for a box of desserts to bring to a dinner party, and they do beautiful custom cakes too.
Must try: The Mango, an Almond or Chocolate Croissant, the Earl Grey Macaron.
Pro tip: The Centre Street shop is closed Mondays.
1007 8 St SW, plus Crescent Heights, 810 Centre St N · Map for Sucre Patisserie
A modern bakery known for roll cakes and choux, from founders who worked together in London and California before settling in Calgary. Now in Bridgeland, with a line out the door on weekends.
Must try: Yuzu Lime Choux, Lemon Poppyseed Croissant, Cookies & Cream Roll Cake.
103 St. Matthew Sq NE, plus Brookfield Place · Map for Mari Bakeshop
A family-run Balkan bakery where everything is homemade and the cheese buns are still about two dollars. Flaky burek, specialty breads, European snacks and a counter full of cakes.
Must try: The Meat and Cheese Burek, the Cottage and Feta Cheese Buns, the Nutella Bun, Honey Cake, and ćevapi on their fresh bread.
Pro tip: Closed Mondays. Pick up a loaf or two for the week while you're there.
2835 37 St SW · Map for Erina Bakery
An unassuming strip-mall café with pastries that hold their own against Paris. Sweet and savoury croissants, a warm welcome from the owner, and a few bistro tables if you can't wait until you get home.
Must try: The Fig & Brie Croissant (Monday to Thursday), the Pear & Blue Cheese Croissant (Friday to Sunday), and whatever looks best in the case.
Pro tip: Open daily from 7, and until 10 pm Friday to Sunday. Dogs are welcome.
10015 Oakfield Dr SW · Map for Baker & Spice
A chic little French café on 34th that feels like a corner of Paris. Excellent coffee, croissants and pastries just like you'd get in France, and a cozy heated patio with blankets and a fireplace.
Must try: The French Onion Soup, a Croissant, the Quiche, a Portuguese Tart.
Pro tip: Indoor seating is limited, so dress for the patio. Open daily from 8:30.
1928 34 Ave SW · Map for Le Comptoir by François
Authentic French pastry from Yann Blanchard, a pastry chef raised and trained in France. Try anything in the case, or take home frozen croissants to bake fresh in your own kitchen.
329 23 Ave SW · Map for Yann Haute Patisserie
Calgary's little slice of Paris. A crepe breakfast, croissants, éclairs, French bread or a Nutella latte, any day of the week. Much of it is baked fresh daily, so early risers can watch the team at work.
2435 4 St SW · Map for La Boulangerie
A lovely little shop with a lovely little menu, tucked into the historic Devenish building. Croissants, sandwiches, cookies and pastries daily.
Must try: The Chocolate Almond Croissant, the Almond Croissant, a Bread Pudding Muffin if there are any left.
Pro tip: Watch the pastry team at work through the viewing window. Open daily from 7:30.
Devenish Building, 908 17 Ave SW · Map for Butter Block & Co
Everything you want from a neighbourhood bake shop: fresh bread, cakes and tarts, ready-to-bake pies, cookies and scones.
Must try: The Carrot Cake, a Kouign Amann, the Salted Caramel Tart, the Mushroom Croissant.
Erin's tip: Get the carrot cake.
Pro tip: Mini cakes let you try a few flavours. Open Thursday to Sunday at South, Wednesday to Sunday at West.
A great option for anyone with dietary needs: breads, buns and desserts in gluten-free, low-carb, diabetic, organic, dairy-free, yeast-free and egg-free versions.