tucked into calgary's beltline, this little french café feels like it was made for slow mornings…read moreand long catch ups. the kind of place where you instinctively lower your voice, breathe a little deeper, and feel like you've been transported straight to paris (passport not required). so we had a late start to the day, showed up around 1:30 pm on a thursday and practically had the whole place to ourselves. the space is lovely, marble tables, black and white café chairs, it's curated but not fussy. perfect for catching up with a friend, or working solo. the pastry case is a total showstopper: buttery croissants, cookies under glass domes like little museum exhibits, and viennoiseries in flavours like cinnamon kouign amann, chausson aux pommes, beautifully striped croissants with apricot & almond, and saskatoon berry. they also make house made jams to sell in fun flavours like pear & vanilla, strawberry & basil, and mango & lemongrass. we scored the tufted velvet couch in the corner, it was soft, plush, and hands down the best seat in the house. we decided to share the following: mocaccino croissant tasted stale. dense, barely any coffee flavour, and a few scattered chocolate chips. almond croissant had a generous filling of frangipane that tasted too sweet. pear & vanilla croissant was the best of the bunch, it had some layers, slight crisp on the outside, and a subtle, not too sweet filling. caffe latte and matcha were just okay. the space is a whole vibe and worth visiting for the ambiance alone. pastry wise, we were hoping for buttery, flaky goodness with a nice chewy texture and only found a spark of it in one croissant. still, if you're in the neighbourhood, the black sheep's a charming little spot to hang out, maybe just stick to the coffee and the couch.

Picked up a couple sweets and croissants from here. The croissants are colorful and filled, which…read moreis appreciated from both an aesthetic and taste perspective. There's some seating inside and a couple small tables outside; casual place. Most people seem to get their orders to go.

Cute modern bakery inside one of the most beautiful atriums in Calgary downtown (Brookfield place)…read more They can also heat up the items for you. Tried the almond croissant, would have liked more almond paste/filling but perhaps that isnt the style here. Friendly service and lots of seating, perfect spot for a quick bite on your own or with a few friends.

Absolutely DELICIOUS and staff so friendly and stayed open past close so I could get sweets.read more

Amazing decaf latte. Warm, friendly environment. All the baristas seem to like each other. I had…read morethe Kouign Amann and it was delicious. Smells like butter in here

First time coming in here , We stayed in and ordered an…read moreiced matcha , blue lemonade (tastes exactly like normal lemonade), black sesame croissant and lemon loaf. The croissant was tasty and had a decent amount of sesame cream filling. The lemon loaf was soft and moist. We had ordered an extra pastry to go but then thought it was forgotten when I ordered so I went to order again later , but when I checked the amount paid it seems that they did charge for it - when we went to the counter to ask they just said no we didn't and didn't search up or check for a receipt.

Ever since we had kouign amann almost a decade ago in a French patisserie in Quito, Ecuador of all…read moreplaces, my husband has been on the hunt for the best kouign amann wherever we travel. The bad news is, there is no good kouign amann in Seattle or anywhere in the western US (so far, by our calculations). The fantastic news is that there IS stunningly delicious kouign amann in Calgary! I first balked at La Boulangerie because I had bookmarked two other bakeries to try. But I'm so glad we came here. Walking up to the storefront, I took in the quaint outdoor tables and the people enjoying a coffee and brunch. The first language I heard outside was French, which only added to the idea that we were in the right place. It wasn't busy when we walked to the counter at an off hour during the week, but I could see this place being slammed on a nice weekend. Do yourself a favor and take the time to look at all of the treats in the case. I had no idea which one to pick, but I'm so happy I went with the pear marzipan croissant - something I wouldn't easily be able to find at home. The savory breakfast crepes were tasty but could have been enhanced by a sauce on the side - the ingredients inside were a little dry. The Nutella latte was AH-MAZE-ING. Sweet, hazlenutty, but not overpowering. I immediately looked up a recipe for a future attempt to recreate it at home. The standout by far was the kouign amann, which comes in more than one flavor (insert mind blown emoji here). My husband chose a vanilla-filled one. Holy lamination. The layers, the glaze, the crunch. The vanilla cream filling was somehow both fluffy and delicately flavored yet sturdy enough to survive a day in the car. If I could fly back to Calgary every weekend just to buy a single kouign amann from this place, I would. Service was wonderful and we were surprised that that instead of calling our number, the staff walked each component of our order out to us. Highly recommend. Please visit and fulfill all your kouign amann fantasies!

Lovely food. Unfortunately one of the dirtiest patios in…read morethe city and extremely off putting. To a point that we avoid this place completely. All it takes is a hose.

During my Canada trip, I went to this bakery twice! That's how amazing it is!…read more I tried the royal cake, paris-calgary cake, and chocolate/vanilla croissant! All were so delicious. Must try when in Calgary!

The macaroons are great! Variety of flavors and delish. But the canele was a bit of a…read moredisappointment. I guess nothing beats La Bise bakery's canele but still. I would not come back as I'm not a huge macaroon fan. They don't have much variety in terms of different types of desserts.

The best pastries and brunch in town. A hidden gem tucked away in the South West. Go early it gets…read morevery busy by mid morning.

The frozen meat pies are 95% vegetable, They're opposite from an Australian meat pie for reference.read more

Absolutely delicious. Affordable prices, a massive selection, bilingual, and made with care right…read morein front of you. The quintessential French café and bakery in the YYC NW. Hands down. Every time I have come here I have not been disappointed, whether it's with their tea, sandwiches, pastries, baguettes, or anything else. Service with a smile to boot. Bravo!

The ambiance was lovely, the desserts looked delicious, until I noticed a mouse come running from…read morebehind the front desk to the kitchen. I walked out immediately.

Croissants were amazing here!! Perfectly flaky and delicious - the sandwich was also amazing…read more Baristas were super nice as well. There's a few places to sit inside so try and snag a seat to enjoy your coffee and pastries.

Super cute cafe and desserts tasted amazing and fresh…read more Tried the peach + lemon and both were filled with fresh fruit and cream. The shell were perfectly done and better taste than I expected. Staff was friendly and it was a very clean space. Pastry selection was great and I would love to come back to try more