The little box you pick up on the way to someone's house.
The chocolate chip cookie people keep calling the best they've had: soft, chewy and loaded. Smaller sizes let you try more, and there are gluten-free and vegan options.
Pro tip: A box makes a great office treat. Closed Mondays.
835 17 Ave SW · Map for Craig's Cookies
From the Sweet Relief team, a cookie shop with big, inventive flavours like PB&J, lemon poppyseed and baklava, with real crunch on the edges and chew in the middle. They make cookie cakes too.
Must try: The Red Velvet, the Chocolate Chip, whatever's new this week.
Pro tip: Open Tuesday to Saturday from 11:30. These are sweet, so share.
1516 6 St SW · Map for Biscettes
Cinnamon buns with a cult following, in full and mini sizes. Couples have served them at their weddings instead of cake.
Must try: Four mini buns so you can try more: the Sticky Bun, Salted Caramel Pecan, Churro, Apple Pie Crumble.
Pro tip: Find them at Crossroads on weekends until the Montgomery storefront opens.
The Kensington shop has closed, but these famous cookies live on online and at a stall at the Calgary Farmers' Market West.
Pro tip: They ship across Canada, perfect for a far-away niece or nephew's birthday.
One of Calgary's first doughnut shops and still a favourite, with local ingredients and flavours like peanut butter cup, London Fog and jelly bear.
1414 8 St SW · Map for Jelly Modern Doughnuts
Phil & Sebastian couldn't find the perfect doughnut to go with their coffee, so they made it. Classic vanilla sprinkle to London Fog. Bring a box to your next meeting.
Something about macarons makes any occasion feel fancier. Fresh macarons and custom tea blends to elevate a weekday afternoon.
810C 16 Ave SW · Map for Ollia Macarons & Tea
A little shop just off Macleod Trail that makes only cream puffs, and makes them very well: a crisp shell, filled right to the edges, and not too sweet. Flavours rotate every month, and a box is better than a box of doughnuts.
Must try: The Crème Brûlée (their bestseller), the Blackberry Mascarpone Cheesecake when it's on.
Pro tip: Open Wednesday to Saturday only. Pre-order online for a quick pickup, and ask about a croquembouche for a big celebration.
5524 1A St SW · Map for Crème Cream Puffs