Edmonton's fresh baked bread you knead to know about
This list is not for those watching their carb intake. In fact, this list is sure to make you overload on carbs. Fresh baked, delicious, chewy, sometimes crispy carbs in the form of bread. Not the processed kind either; these bad boys are baked fresh daily and made with love. So go ahead, Atkins can wait.
Cobs Bread
100-11169 Ellerslie Rd SW, Edmonton AB T6W 0E9This bakery offers a large variety of fresh-baked breads, ranging from traditional white and whole wheat to artisan and seasonal breads. They also bake savoury breads, such as cheese, herb and garlic focaccia and spinach and feta mini twisted delights. Seasonal items include hot cross buns, hot dog and hamburger buns and pumpkin tarts. If you’re looking for bread with tons of fibre, their signature line includes higher fibre loaves, buns and breads.
Celebrate Gluten Free
15213 Stony Plain Rd, Edmonton AB T5P 3Y4can’t believe it’s not gluten! This company is for our celiac and gluten‐free friends out there. Celebrate makes the cut because you can’t tell there’s no gluten in their bread. Though Lee‐Anne and her team mostly make sweets, their multigrain, cheese and flax breads are definitely worth trying. Of course, while you’re there, grab a cupcake for good measure.
Vienna Bakery
10207 63 Ave NW, Edmonton AB T6H 5T3Known for their tortes and rye bread, this is a special place to get some great treats for your family. If you haven’t tried the rye bread, you must. But there are loads of other breads worth sampling at Vienna, like cinnamon brioche, green olive and rosemary baguette, pretzel buns and more.
Grandin Bakery (1976) Ltd
11 Bellerose Dr, St Albert AB T8N 5C9Baking more than 20 types of different breads daily, this is a great place for variety and flavour. Grandin prepares everything you can think of, including cookies, cakes and cupcakes, as well as savoury items, such as meat pies and sausage rolls. They also prepare some great bagels and a low-carb bread. It’s definitely worth stopping by to sample their goods.
Artistic Bake Shop Ltd
6820 104 St NW, Edmonton AB T6H 2L6This family-owned spot is a treat. Operating since the mid-60s, Artistic Bake Shop makes traditional European breads, like the Bavarian pretzel. They also prepare loafs, buns and baguettes in a variety of flavours. Grab a coffee or tea and enjoy your bread at their coffee bar. Take in all the delicious smells of fresh baked breads and treats.
Prairie Mill Bread
14253 23 Ave NW, Edmonton AB T6R 3E7Hand kneaded and prepared fresh daily, these breads are something special. Of their daily offerings, the honey whole wheat and the corn millet are quite lovely. Spread some real butter on a slice, and there you go — heaven.
Italian Bakery
10644 97 St NW, Edmonton AB T5H 2L6For more than 50 years, this family-owned bakery has served Edmontonians some incredible fresh-baked breads and sweets. They bake up rye, pumpernickel, whole grain, pagnottas, crusty breads and more. Whatever type you like, chances are Italian Bakery bakes it.
Bonjour Bakery
8612 99 St NW, Edmonton AB T6E 3T8Best known for their sourdough breads, Bonjour bakes some pretty incredible varieties, including potato, whole grain, country rye, maslin and more. They also make baguettes, pizza dough and brioche. The best of the bunch? Definitely the raisin and walnut sourdough.
