When searching for bakeries to try this hidden gem showed up on Google Mapa. Located literally…read morehidden in the garden centre it was a little hard to find but I did get to take a very cool flat escalator. I forgot how many cool nich-nacks were in this store so walking through it to find a bakery was a blast. A large variety of goodies with clearly marked flavors and prices was nice to see. I ended up with a mint choc chip meringue and a caramel square. The meringue was large and impressive looking. Definitely a looker but I wish the flavor was stronger and that there were Choc chips throughout and not just on-top. It was melting your mouth as expected. The caramel square was Amazing. Soft definitely homemade caramel on-top a soft cookie crust. The proportion of cookie to caramel was spot on. I would definitely buy the Carmel on its own if that becomes an option! Definitely a great spot to kill some time or look for unique trinkets and grab a tasty snack.

The coffee is quite bitter here. Although a plain cup is pretty decently priced for less than $3…read more This place is a decent stop for some refreshments before or after a visit at the zoo. Ice cold drinks. Hot coffee. Cakes and sandwiches. Pretty much everything to snack on if you forgot to pack or prepare for your visit to the zoo. I ussually come in for the air conditioning bc edmonton summer dry heat can get to you if you dont have air conditioning. The place is big and bright. Great for people watching, it was amusing watching the kids play at the fountain from here. There is an outdoor patio as well. Overall its nice to have here. Conveinent. But the coffee is made poorly and its way way way too bitter. But at least now the zoo has a decent place to get a drink or snack in a jiffy. Bonus points: this place serves beer and wine.

I've been here a few times before but only for the coffee. This time I had one of their pizzas. I…read moreordered the roma which was quite delicious. All of the ingredients were fresh. As it's thin crust and I was quite hungry, I was able to finish the entire box on my own. That saying, you could easily share it if you're not overly hungry. They have a large selection of food items to choose from as well as pastries and baked goods. I personally don't really care for their desserts but I'd totally come back for pizza and coffee. Customer service was wonderful. They had someone constantly going around and cleaning up dishes/garbage. I even heard them immediately offer to waive a customer's bill because their order wasn't ready when they arrived to pick it up. The dining area was about 50% full around 5 pm so finding seating wasn't an issue.

I love the food and the atmosphere! The three star goes to…read morethat and if my stars could only go to the food I would have given 6 starts for the food! However, the customer service and ordering process is chaotic! Three person were standing beside cashier! Two guys were standing on the other side laughing, three other girl were standing close to bakery and chatting while 5-6 people were in line, waiting for their turn. Each ordering was approximately taking 3-5 minutes! I don't think this number is good and efficient! If you are having a bad day or it's one of those days that you're not patient: I DO NOT RECOMMEND GOING THERE! The staff will surely make your day worse! Keep this place on your list for the days you're relaxed and calm and the chaos can be taken as fun and adventure! This way, you'll enjoy the food and atmosphere!

We got the Chocolate cake with Raspberry Buttercream. Cake was beautifully designed and decorated…read more Decorations are edible but not even a little tasty - we wish the white square that the message came on was white chocolate instead of non-tasty ?fondant. Chocolate cake was 12/10 moist and rich and delicious but 3 of 4 of us did not like the Raspberry Buttercream.

This was a surprise! My husband and I were meeting my brother and his wife for coffee. It was our…read moreturn to decide where. With a random finger selection, the Art of Cake came up. We really enjoyed the quirky/charming atmosphere, and the food and beverages were excellent. We will back soon!

Found this gem while in town for work. Came in for a croissant and coffee. Nice spot to chill and…read moredo some work. The food and service are great.

I went to lunch nearby and decided to come in here afterward and I'm glad I did. I got a matcha…read morecroissant and an almond croissant. My husband and I ate these later that day and they were both excellent. We both preferred the almond one. Next time I'd also like to try their plain butter croissant. The service was fast and friendly and the space is bright and clean and welcoming. I walked and driven by this place numerous times but hadn't gone in until yesterday. Now I know where to stop when I want a croissant treat.

This is their second location, their 1st location is on Whyte Ave…read more My family loves coming to this place, they have unique in pastry flavours. Their service has always been great with great recommendation. Ambiance is ok, the Whyte ave location definitely has a better ambiance.

What a delightful place! Paris Baguette has the finest pastries and breads along with their amazing…read morecoffee & espresso selections. It was hard to choose from all the amazing options they had! I ordered a hot pumpkin sprite latte with a side of a sugar mochi donut, sweet bread & a berry pastry. The food was fluffy, fresh, and perfectly sweet! I ate every single bite! The pumpkin spice latte was the perfect temp, and such a rich pumpkin flavor, it all went so perfectly together. The staff were kind, patient and fast! This bakery/cafe is bright, spacious and has lots of seating options on the lower level. They have wooden cutlery, cinnamon, honey, sugar, and more assortments to add to your drinks. What a fabulous and classy place. Such a great treat!

staff: friendly and welcoming…read more service: there was no line so our orders were taken and served quickly. establishment: have driven past it many times. Hidden gem - worth stopping in. food: nice pastry options. Although we were there after lunch so there were less options. So go early! Great chai and coffee and hot chocolate!

This bakery is worth checking out! We stopped in for pastries and coffee. The employees were very…read morefriendly and knowledgeable, offering suggestions when we couldn't decide from all the delicious goods. We decided on a chocolate and almond croissant, spinach and feta savoury cakes and coffee. All the items we chose were beautifully plated and delicious! I bought a banana pepper sourdough to take home. It was so tasty! I will be returning soon for more treats.

Ok, so this place is awesome. On Fridays at our office, we take turns getting fancy pastries from…read morevarious places around Edmonton, and share them Friday. I ran across this relatively new place on Whyte avenue and picked up some of their donuts, and pastries. The blew everyone's minds on Friday. For a fancy birthday party I got a cake there, and not only are the cakes incredibly imaginative and delicious. the box was very solid and formidable, with little pieces inside to stop the cake from sliding around. All-around professional.

I went here for national cake day, where if you have the app, you can get one slice of cake free if…read moreyou purchase a slice of cake. Both my husband and I have the app so we sampled 4 slices of cake - Strawberry Soft Cream Cake Slice, Blueberry Chiffon Cake Slice, Mango Chiffon Cake Slice, and Crepe Cake Slice. Everything was delicous and it was hard to pick a favourite. I think my husbands was the blueberry because he loves blueberries, and mine was the mango because I love mangos. But really you can't go wrong. Service was good considering how busy it was for cake day. Ambience is bright clean and fun. They have a very diverse menu, so if you like baked goods check them out.

In my (heavily biased) opinion Old Strathcona and Whyte Ave is the best part of the entire city. It…read moreprobably helps that I live nearby and have frequented this part of town practically every day of the combined fifteen years that I have called Edmonton home. The vibrant history of the area is one of Whyte Ave's defining features, each part of the streetscape telling its own story. One such example is the Hulbert block; a three-storey, brick clad, Edwardian commercial building that was built in 1912. On the street level of this building Edmontonians have been enjoying cozy cafe visits at Block 1912 (the cafe's name a tribute to the year that the building was built) since 1992. This cafe is one of the most notable spots on the avenue and their 33 year tenure makes them an iconic and reliable mainstay. Named Favourite Coffee Shop 2023 in the Edmonton Journal, it goes to show that even after this many years people seek out the familiar and comfortable spaces in the city. After all, Block 1912 really does feel a lot like going home. I have spent plenty of time at Block 1912 over the years and I have always been impressed by the immense amount of space that this cafe occupies. Full of time-weathered quirks, there is never any shortage of things to see and discover in this original-exposed-brick hideaway. Deep within the cafe the lighting dims as there are only windows at the very front of the space making natural light sparse. There are different levels of seating and mis-matched chairs. An entire nook is lined with shelves of books. I happen to know that there are secret drawers in various pieces of furniture that are filled with hundreds of notes, left by past patrons. Artists and musicians are encouraged to pitch their portfolios to the manager in order to be featured in the space - whether it be on the walls or to perform during one of the regular live music evenings. Visiting on a Saturday afternoon, I hadn't been to Block 1912 in a while and was interested in exploring everything that their menu has to offer these days. And there's a lot! The counter for ordering is about halfway into the cafe and the glass case full of pastries is an immediate distraction. Did you know that they also make their own gelato?? Of course all sorts of coffee beverages are available but Block 1912 also serves alcohol. There's a full menu of sandwiches, small plates, and comfort food. The staff is friendly and happy to answer any questions. I wanted to order a coffee to stick with the cafe vibe... But I'm not a straight black coffee kind of girl. The Ganache Mocha ($8.75) caught my eye but then I saw the list of 46 (!!) flavoured syrups that there are to choose from! It's almost impossible to decide on only one and after much difficulty I selected Toasted Marshmallow as an add-on to my mocha. Seemed like flavours that would make a lot of sense together! (If you ever want to find out what a "pineberry" latte tastes like go to Block 1912 and let me know what happens.) I settled into a table right at the front of the restaurant so that I could enjoy the small amount of natural light that reaches the interior. Receiving my coffee, I have to say that they got the memo! I was impressed at how much my toasted marshmallow ganache mocha looked exactly the part - there were even mini marshmallows on top! Was it incredibly sweet? Yes. Was there even coffee in this? Who knows! But this warm beverage was what I had been hoping for. Chocolatey with a definite toasted marshmallow flavour, I was delighted that this drink felt like a specialty cafe creation. In the interest of having an entire lunch, I wanted to order something off of the sandwich menu. The Hot Italian Grill seems like the sandwich to get. But the Turkey Apple Brie Sandwich ($16.00) felt seasonally appropriate and I picked that one. A soup or salad is also included, turning this dish into a meal. There were two daily soups available and the Vegetable Beetroot Soup also seemed to match the falltime vibe. I liked that the bread was a lot more interesting than a plain white or brown type. Instead, this bread was studded with what appeared to be cranberries - an ideal match for a turkey sandwich! The brie cheese was gooey and melty. I barely noticed the apples. It was a decently good sandwich but there wasn't a whole lot of filling and I could have easily made something like this at home. I liked the flavour combination though. The soup was warm and flavourful with a fairly fine dice of veggies within. I was expecting a more prominent beet component (maybe not a full borscht but somewhat closer to that) and I'm not sure if I noted the beets at all. If there was any, they were chopped very small and completely mixed in with the other vegetables. I also had to try the Herb Crusted Chicken Pot Pie ($18.00) from the Comfort Food part of the menu. Who doesn't love a soul-warming comfort food on a chilly day? It was even raining! Also served with soup or salad, we decided to try a salad

This cafe has a really nice interior. There was recorded jazz playing when we were there…read more Got a peach smoothie. It was a bit icey but the peach flavour was good