Fresh bread and homemade spreads in Edmonton

Edmonton is home to some great bakeries that produce delicious, fresh loaves that have renewed my love of breakfast. What’s better than a slice of toast with jam, honey or peanut butter? I’ll let you in on my favourite spreads in the city.

By Megan Hunka

Prairie Mill Bread

1

14253 23 Ave NW, Edmonton, AB T6R 3E7

• Phone Number
  • 780-436-0920Primary
• Directions

This Alberta-based bakery uses fresh, simple ingredients to bake wholesome loaves of bread. The owners purchase organic wheat from Saskatchewan, which is ground in-house every day for the freshest flour. Stop by to sample a slice, or just take the plunge and pick out a loaf or three. My favourites are the honey whole wheat and cinnamon raisin. Check the Prairie Mill Bread Co. website for the daily specials.

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Bonjour Bakery

2

8612 99 St NW, Edmonton, AB T6E 3T8

• Phone Number
  • 780-433-5924Primary
• Directions

Boulangerie Bonjour is a small bakery with a big history. Owner Yvan Chartrand opened his first bakery in Japan selling bagels. Then, he, along with his wife and children, moved to Edmonton, where they specialize in French sourdough bread. They use local ingredients and a three-day process while baking their bread. Fun fact: Ozzy Osbourne is a fan of Boulangerie Bonjour’s bread.

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Bonton Bakery

3

8720 149 St NW, Edmonton, AB T5R 1B6

• Phone Number
  • 780-489-7717Primary
• Directions

The Bon Ton Bakery creates European pastries and breads, and my top picks are the whole wheat and rustic loaves. These hearty breads will fill you up and taste great, too. Try the organic carrot pumpkin seed or the cranberry raisin nut. Bon Ton has a nice selection of jams and jellies, as well.

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Artistic Bake Shop Ltd

4

6820 104 St NW, Edmonton, AB T6H 2L6

• Phone Number
  • 780-434-8686Primary
• Directions

Established in 1966, the Artistic Bake Shop brings traditional German baking to Edmonton. The bakery specializes in Bavarian pretzels, sourdough dark ryes, schinkenbrot bread and pastries. They have an intriguing list of seasonal specialties, such as purple wheat bread with cranberries and walnuts, focaccia and much more.

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Evoolution

5

11958 104 Ave Nw, Edmonton, AB T5K 0G6

• Phone Number
  • 587-521-3445Primary
• Directions

Evoolution sells jams from the local non-profit organization, Fruits of Sherbrooke, which makes use of fruit that otherwise would go to waste. The organization transforms and ‘rescues’ rhubarb, cherries, strawberries, pears, saskatoons and apples from homeowners, organic markets and fruit vendors with excess fruit. The preserves are also retailed at a number of other locations and farmers’ markets in the city.

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City Market Downtown

Edmonton, AB T5J 0Z9

• Phone Number
  • 780-429-5713Primary

Based on North Cooking Lake, Beanstalk Honey is a local business that sells honey at farmers’ markets. Tracey sells several different varietals, including dandelion, clover, alfalfa-clover, thistle and wildflower. You can find her at the Downtown Farmers’ Market, held outdoors on 104 Street Promenade in summer months and inside City Hall the rest of the year.

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South Common Farmers' Market

6

151 Karl Clark Rd NW, Edmonton, AB T6N 1H5

• Phone Number
  • 780-686-5882Primary
• Directions

Ashlee Roger owns Better than Your Nan’s and sells her jams, nut butters, crackers and muesli at the Southwest Edmonton Farmers’ Market. She avoids using gelatin and pectin in her jams, instead thickening with chia seeds. Her products are naturally sweetened with agave and maple syrup. Check out her booth for some delicious homemade nut butters, too.

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More from Megan Hunka

Megan Hunka is a writer and editor currently studying at NAIT to learn the art of graphic design. She loves Japanese food, arts and crafts, knitting, reading and baking. In the evenings, you’ll find her in the gym.

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