We have been enjoying their restaurant for many years with their great selections especially the Bratwursts and Cabbage Rolls just to name a few. Of course I have to mention the Gift Store selections along with the Deli. Just the best. read more

I was very disappointed with my recent visit. I ordered an almond cake that I had purchased before, but this time the slice was unbelievably thin--almost the width of a finger. Compared to what I received on previous visits, it was much smaller while the price stayed the same. What made the experience even more uncomfortable was that we felt we were treated differently from other customers. We are not German, and although I can't know the reason, the unusually small slice left us feeling unwelcome. I have enjoyed this bakery in the past, but after this experience I don't think I'll be returning. I hope the bakery treats every customer fairly and serves consistent portion sizes regardless of who they are. read more

Edelweiss Village - Gift Shops Near Me - Calgary, Alberta

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This is a very cute German, Dutch, Polish, and Scandinavian Village gift shop/deli. A variety of gifts, dishes, housewares, teapots, cuckoo clocks, packaged snacks and canned foods as well as a selection of bulk candy. I ordered a cabbage roll which was delicious, a chicken sandwich on rye which was way overpriced ($16), this sandwich was worth $8 at best, and an apple coffee cake (can't remember the name), 3 items came to $36. I would return to try some cakes. They looked really good. read more

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When I travelled to Calgary back in May I went with my family out there to the Edelweiss Village Market It is a German market located in Calgary Inside they offer various German foods to purchase from hot meals to baked goods They also have retail goods as well to buy Inside you can dine inside too as well as they have a small seating area, in case you fancy dining on some Knockwurst or other various German sausages The staff are very friendly there Would definitely recommend checking his place out when travelling to Calgary for some German heritage and food read more

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Parking is limited, really bad during Christmas. The staff is wonderful! The store inside is very cozy with plenty of food and European items to purchase. We ended up purchasing deli meat and hot luck item of cabbage rolls with perigees. This place is pricey but well worth a stop once in a while to fine that item you can't find anywhere else. We will definitely be returning. read more

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wonderful product selection, great friendly service whether in store or online shopping.

By far the best deli I have ever been too. I don't live in Calgary but go to Calgary 2 or 3 times a year just to go to the Edelweise deli. I always buy 10 to 15 loaves of German bread, buns and presels. I love the cheese selection, I do not eat meat so I skid that selection. I also usually leave with gifts and always eat something in the cafe. I tell all of my friends about this place, I wish that they would open a deli in Red Deer which is a lot closer to me. The people who write bad reviews are old, nasty people that do not consider others, everything has to be about them, This is my experience. Thank you. read more

Just visited the Cafe at Edelweiss today and we are in shock. The food we were served DOES NOT have any resemblance to German Food. It started with luke warm water that tasted like it came out of a pool and was followed by mushy Spaetzle with no taste gravy plus an overcooked sausage with a bun and a tiny container of butter. The Apfelstrudel was actually a Raisinstrudel with no apples to be found and the Lemon DELUXE torte was only a half slice. All that for $43.94. WE WILL NOT BE BACK and will let all our friends know not to make the same mistake. As a German born and raised Canadian I am sorely disappointed in Edelweiss and the poor quality of food they now serve. It was not always like that. What happened???? read more

Edelweiss Village - Gift Shops Near Me - Calgary, Alberta

I will never go back! We just went there for lunch what a disappointment, as we viewed it as our first Christmas event. We waited for half an hour to get a server and then a half out to recieve our food which was just warm. The worst was the chicken pot pie, which I always get because I went through throat cancer. The pie was made with lard and 4 small pieces of chicken. We paid $15.95 for the same pie you can buy in a grocery store the Swanson frozen chicken pot pie it was in the same bowl foil size and tasted the same with no gravy. Whenever I have had Chicken Pot Pie in other restaurants it always severed in porcelin bowl with puff pastry with gravy. I felt Cheated! read more

All excellent Friendly staff Beautiful surroundings Food top quality Easy to locate read more

Excellent sweet treats, they sell a mustard in a tube I really like along with plenty of other European goods, one I really like is Tabac Shaving Soap. if you like to shave with a brush, I highly recommend it, along with Speick brand they also sell. Love this place. 4.5/5 a bit expensive. read more

Lots to see here. I enjoy that. There's jewelry, chachkies, and cuckoo clocks galore! The food is pretty good, but expensive IMO (considering it is microwaved and deli style). I enjoyed my visit - I felt like I was on a little holiday, haha. The seating area / restaurant is quite quaint and comfortable as well, nice place to peruse around and sit down for a chat. read more

Edelweiss Village - Gift Shops Near Me - Calgary, Alberta

Great bakery & lots of high quality cooking tools, and giftware. I need to go back and have a really good look around.

This place is huge and offers everything from baked goods, meats, cold cuts, cheese and all sorts of european groceries, household goods, collectibles and gifts. They also have a deli attached, where you can grab lunch with lots of european food to choose from. The staff was very friendly and helpful, would totally go back again. read more

I have a new favourite place in town and it goes by the name of Edelweiss Village/Kaffe Stube. Edelweiss is THE biggest German store in our city, and THE biggest I've ever seen. They've got everything from German chocolate to German tabloids. They specialize in German imports and a visit is more of an experience than a shopping trip. To add to their unparalleled selection of German goods, they have an in-store restaurant where you can eat cabbage rolls, Bratwurst and Schnitzel to your heart's content. They even have a vegetarian menu!!! Oh, and don't even get me started on their desserts. Seriously, just lock me in overnight with nothing but a fork. My words can't possibly do Kaffe Stube justice, so I took a whack load of pictures so you can get an idea of what a jaw-dropping experience it is. Honestly - Edelweiss Village is my absolute favourite Calgary discovery so far! Picture time - see for yourself! read more

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This place looks exactly like my cute little old german grandmothers house! Ok, I don't have a cute little old german grandmother, but if I did, I would want her to live here. It's magical. Housewares, kitchen ingredients, knick knacks, chocolates, fancy handcrafted village scene wooden cookoo clocks, and pretty much anything you can think of from the old country. It was a cold day, and I went in for a delicious hot plate of cabbage rolls, mashed potatoes, sauerkraut , and bratwurst. They really do make some fantastic comfort food. It's everything you need to feel all warm and happy on the inside and it tastes home cooked, just like my fictional german grandmonther used to make. Served on dainty white ceramic plates with german pattern work around the outside, eating at a table with a crochet table cloth, this restaurant market did everything to stir up the nostalgia in me for a time and place that I hadn't ever experienced. Eidelweiss Village is a great place to go if you are honestly looking for German products, for a down to earth home-cooked meal, or if you want to feel like a tourist in your own city. read more

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I've shopped here often, and I've always meant to give them a negative review, but I just keep giving them another chance over and over but as of last night, I'm gonna put my foot down and say no more........ I still cannot believe how expensive the store is. I'm guessing they're not putting the profits into healthy salaries because their staff always look pissed off and a chip on their shoulders... The first time I brought my kids there for lunch it came to $45 before tax and tip so $52 total for two small sandwiches. Usually when I bring them out for meals to save money and also watch our waist lines I order them two entrées and then I just snack a tiny little bit perhaps 10% of their meal. Their sandwiches were too small to do that so I didn't even have any food and it came to $52...... all the grocery shopping I've done there always results in unbelievable sticker shock because I can't believe in the end what the price was........... last night I showed up at 5:30 knowing that they finished at six but I just had to get a couple of quick things, I still can't believe it but it came to $67 bill for 300 g of Kabasa, and shinkenspec and tongue cold cuts, two small pastries, two of the cheapest blueberry jams they offer, which weighed only 350 mL each, and the showstopper was I went in planning to buy six rouladen, which are a German meat consisting of corn beef, which should be one of the cheapest possible meats wrapped around a finger sized slice of pickle... I found out the hard way that they charge $15 per rouladen even though each serving was only slightly bigger than the size of your thumb....... I was also rather shocked and surprised that, even though it was the end of the night, and all of their bakery items were clearly minimum day-old, because they were already covered with saran wrap. When I asked for two pastries, they simply unwrapped them from the saran wrap and gave them to me and still charged retail. $7 each! I would like to know how old these pastries are, usually at the end of the day you get half price pastry or at least a 10% discount. Are these pastries over a week old? It's frustrating because I don't know any other German shopping market in Alberta but I guess I'll have to start searching. read more

Great place, food is always good and prices are what they are for a specialty deli market. People need to calm down about the wait times. Ever been to Europe?...yeah same thing. It's the quality that makes the difference. Honestly don't listen to the complainers about this place it takes me back home every time and it never disappoints. Oh and to the people angry about the staff, never had any issues. read more

A favourite for the cafe, European treats and ornaments. I've been going to the current location for almost 20 years. With Dutch and Austrian heritage it's nice to bring the flavours and traditions to our home. read more

Great place but all food is microwaved. And seems a little less fresh then I recall. Popular as ever. read more

I dropped in here for lunch and ordered the Oktoberfest platter. The red cabbage was tangy and not too tart, and the scalloped potatoes were creamy with a smoky accent from the diced ham. The bratwurst was cooked to perfection. I wished that there were two of them on the platter; I'm a carnivore at heart! There is a cozy little eating area here with paintings, prints, and antique clocks for sale. To the right of the store is an excellent deli with imported cheeses, cold cuts, sausages, and pates. The bakery makes European pastries like cream puffs, cakes, strudel, croissants, and tortes. There are also shelves of cookbooks, raclette and fondue sets, kitchen gadgets, mugs, and imported foods available. read more

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Always enjoy going here. Their food is tasty and reasonable. The store setting that surrounds the restaurant gives it character. The desserts are exceptionally good. Staff are hit and miss regarding service; the majority are pleasant and helpful. Their schnitzel and Ukrainian classic really hit the spot. Their soup and sandwiches are quite filling and hardy. Generally, always busy especially around lunch time. Great place to take visitors for shopping and eating. Lots of deli items too. read more

I love everything about this place. We are vacationing here visiting our daughter and son in law and new baby. I was looking for a German place to eat that was more than just a restaurant and found it all at Edelweiss The sausage and kraut was excellent just what we were craving. And then who could pass up dessert? Wonderful tall cakes and custards and I had the cherry cheesecake of course Then we shopped the aisles of gourmet candies from all over the world, soups, licorice, kitchen utensils, many kinds of mustards and jelly it was really my kind of place They have homemade bread in the bakery good cheeses lunchmeats and Canada souvenirs I hope to go back there soon read more

I do love coming here, it's my go to spot for German food. I love the red cabbage! Their Reuben is very good, just wish the bread was toasted. This last time I tried their cabbage roll. It was huge and packed with filling! It also came with a bratwurst,sauerkraut, and potato salad which I switched out for red cabbage. I enjoyed it all, nice flavours. They had 3 different mustards to choose from and were a nice kick for the brat. My only issue is my food is always barely above room temperature. The food is in steam trays but the food has always been nuked after they make the plate. So I'm not sure the steam trays are actually on. As we all know microwaving food does a good job heating up the outside but if the item is dense, like a cabbage roll, the outside is hot and the inside room temp. I had to knock a star off for that. The Budapest roll was wonderful! Sweet whipped cream with mandarins mixed in then rolled in a chocolate sponge cake dusted with sugar and almond slivers. A great way to finish off lunch! I will be back, even with the tepid food issue because it still tastes yummy! read more

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Highly recommend this place. I have been coming here for years and love it. It brings Europe to YYC all sort of candy and cookies from Germany and other parts of Europe. The food is great. Very tasty and well priced homemade food in comparison with mall franchise food. Tastes better and healthier. Also a great place to shop during Christmas only downside it can be very busy. read more

I went last week to Edelweiss for lunch with my husband and sisters in laws. I enjoy the home cooked foods here and after, I enjoy browsing and shopping for neat things here. They have imported cuckoo clocks , beautiful Drinking steins, amazing Russian nesting dolls, awesome cooking tools, imported sport shirts & baseball caps, unique imported treats like cookies & candies, amazing deli choices, yummy cheese counter, and the most delicious dessert counter ever! The list goes on and on... if you've never come here - go and experience the food and all the store has to offer! It's one of my fav places to visit in Calgary... read more

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Had a swiss cheese croissant with all the fixings, lettuce, tomatoes, mustard (really yummy) and a pickle on the side. The croissant was very flaky and delicious not like some other (taste like a triangle bun). Price very good and bought some sliced meats and apple strudel on the way out. Give it a try for lunch read more

Had some deserts to go and they were yummy. A bit pricy but worth it. My friend and I had a Beinsestich Schnitten ($5.95), Apfelstrudel ($6.25), Beza ($5.50) and a Karpatka Dessert Slice ($6.25). The portions are quite big so we only shared 2 at once. They are puurrfect with some port :) The hot chocolate was great too. I liked the Apfelstrudel, the flavors just exploded in my mouth. It is a shame it got cold in the car. Anyhoo - Yummm!. I'd prob visit here again for the sweets. Prob end up w/ Type 2 diabetes. Well, worth it. read more

Edelweiss Village - Desserts are yummy and go well with port. - Gift Shops Near Me - Calgary, Alberta

This place is super cute and had delicious fruit Perogies and a great selection of cheeses for our charcuterie board. Uber friendly, helpful staff too. read more

Order 3 meals they asked for a time. I showed up 50 min early was told to wait cam back at the exact time to pick up the food took it in an insulated bag on a 15 min ride it was ice cold the chicken and potatoes like it was sitting there the whole time not a good meal read more

Here it comes, a German writing a review about a German business in Canada! Okay, it's not solely German, more European, but I'd say mainly German. They do have a lot of imported German, Dutch, Polish and Scandinavian food, so if you are planning on making a special dish or just craving some special food from this region there is a good chance you will find it here, at a high price though, which is okay because it is imported. Okay for most of the things, selling Nivea Deodorant that is available at so many stores in Calgary for twice as much is not okay in my opinion, but I don't want to get lost in details. In case you were not able to bring back the German clock your grandma keeps talking about, because your suitcase was already stuffed with beer mugs, you will find one at this place. They not only have food but lots of other stuff, like magazines, books, music, videos... go check it out! They have a café as well and sell home cooked food, so we had dinner there. The roulade was good, the red cabbage is okay (not the best but not bad either), the potato salad is very plain and has nothing in common with the German one except for the potatoes. They serve it warm; I never had or heard of warm potato salad before. And it just tastes very different and not good (at least to me). The beef and barley soup was good, but you had to search for the beef. The spicy Bratwurst tasted more like the German "Mortadella" with lots of spices, but not like a Bratwurst. For dessert we got some cake, apple strudel and a poppy seed cheesecake, 6 bucks a piece! The apple strudel was a thin slice and it just wasn't good, at all. And it tasted old as well. The cheesecake was better. They make it with "Quark" which to me is the real cheesecake, so I was very happy about that. The taste is good in general, but it had an odd taste to it, which sometimes can come from the poppy seeds I think. This piece was a decent size. But I still think that 12 bucks for two pieces of cake (not a big fancy one) to take home is just too much. To sum it up: they have a big and good range of products, just stock up your wallet a bit more before you go there. The food they cook/bake themselves was a little disappointing to me, but I am not saying "don't go there"! Go check it out and decide for yourself, because a lot of people like it a lot. I will probably go there again to get specific things, but I am most likely not going to be a regular customer, as much as I would have liked that... read more

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The staff was incredibly friendly, and the selection is amazing. Being of Polish heritage, I was excited to see products directly from Poland, and I was even more excited to see treats from Austria that I haven't been able to find since returning from Europe. I purchased some deli meats and plum cake, and I found the prices to be on the high side (in comparison with The Italian Store and Lina's Italian Market), but I had lunch in the cafe, and it was perfect. While I might not come back for deli meats and cheeses, I will definitely consider coming back for lunch or coffee. read more

My top inspiration for that perfect balance between gourmet and gourmand. There are about a million things to peruse in this Fairy Tale-esque building; I could spend countless happy hours checking out everything from what has proven to be the TASTIEST bacon I've had in recent memory, to the beautifully intricate cuckoo clocks filling one wall. The candy selection is of particular interest...no matter how much I tell myself I don't REALLY need anything...I always find something that I can't leave without. I might want to start bringing a handkerchief to mop up the drool so I don't scare anyone off. I've been going to this place since I was in Elementary school, and snuck off school grounds in Junior High to run over for a treat during my lunch break. When I went in last time the owner was running the till with a welcoming smile and warm disposition, and she even remembered what grade I was when I first met her (some 17 odd years later)! This place makes me feel all warm and tingly inside like I get at Christmas time; which come to think of it this place would be my top place to go for stocking stuffers. The staff are patient, pleasant and never pushy; I've never felt like I'm annoying anyone in the slightest by approaching them with a question. You should probably just stop reading this, grab your coat and go before I work my way through their entire inventory. read more

The Pumpkin Seed Bread they make is so Delicious and Nutritious ! We stopped in last night and I wanted to get one or two items that were really traditional and wholesome! This loaf is made in an old world quality with super yummy ingredients and it's more like a healthy treat than a bread! Today we put butter on it and had it with morning coffee and fruits. It has a crunchy, dry roasted flavour so we plan to make some little ham sandwiches out of it too! We also bought some Gourmet Horse Radish, one is Wasabi! OMG! I love It! The other is Honey Maple. Blackberry drink syrup was another item we got at Edellweiss! We plan to have some Pivo do Sok or Vodka drinks with a Euro flavour! read more

I always seem to forget about Edelweiss Village. I never think to head there for lunch unless I'm literally a block away on my way to somewhere else - but this is the place you should definitely find yourself when you are hungry. Good wholesome hearty and filling European/German food always puts an end to any hunger pains. Today I just happened to be at a meeting at a jobsite down the road and realized afterwards that I missed lunch again and was hungry. Hello Edelweiss. I wanted something lighter than the full combo options and soup/sandwich combos and was delighted that I could build my own meal. Medium spicy sausage, sauerkraut (2 kinds) and a few scalloped potatoes it was. I didn't really need the latte they had advertised, but oh well, it was good. After lunch I usually quickly browse through the food and etc. section in the store to see what's new or on sale - I didn't today as I was running late for another meeting, but I did notice some freaky yet "buy me, I'm interesting" garden gnomes that I've never seen before - next time... If you are looking for great jams (imported and local) this is the spot. Try the rosehip jam, trust me it's good. They have a great selection of mustards too. They have a deli, if that's your thing, and kitchen ware, knick knacks, books and assorted stuff like that. You can even practice your German with the staff. Be patient in the parking lot - the ("older") clientele make getting in and out a little interesting - let's leave it at that. Try it, you'll like it. M read more

Review #18 of Yelp's 30 Day Challenge 2012 Driven past here many times. Finally able to stop in during a treasure hunt but no time to browse. So I bookmarked it with full intentions of returning one day soon since I am after all part German and the moment I walked in I felt like I need to put on my dirndl, grab a beer stein and start yelling prost to all my Freundens. One day soon happened last week. Hubs & I stopped in to satisfy my urge. Parking was rather nasty however, the street was blocked off and so we opted to park across the street in a empty lot that hosts a Dentist's office since we were not planning on staying long. But we were quickly chased away by some Dentist looking dude who came out yelling at us and shaking his fist (uptight?). I could only imagine the patient left in the chair mid drill wondering where did my dentist go? Prost I yelled back and waved as we drove away to find another spot to park. We finally found a parking spot and got in. Holy Busy. The cafe was bustling, the deli counter crazy and people pouring in by the truckloads. Apparently this best kept secret is not such a secret. There is so much to look at I could have spent hours here. Many memories came back as I wandered the aisles taking in as much as I could of all the European delights. I further couldn't help but drool over all the food in the deli counters. Since we'd already had lunch, we ended up picking up a Christmas gift for someone and vowing to come back one day and stay longer. Lovely little place if you can find parking with something for everyone. read more

Absolutely love the Cakes!! European style with fresh fruit and other fillings. Not as sweet as other cakes you can get locally, very refreshing!! read more

Edelweiss has just about anything European you need. The place even smells like Europe. They have teas to kitchenware to specialty chocolates to a deli to a side restaurant. The place has everything and not all of it will break your bank account. The teas, imported from Europe, are relatively cheap and the food is fantastic. Sausage, kraut, roast chicken, etc, etc. They even have a special Christmas section now that includes an old fashioned advent calendar as well as traditional European ornaments and treats. The authentic beer steins caught my eye, but they are so real and made of quality that they'll run you well over $100. They really do have everything. Their cheese selection is extensive, featuring a lot of things you couldn't find anywhere else in town or this country. The guy who came up to ask me if I was finding everything even spoke with a European accent. I believe it's authentic.... Anyway, this place is fantastic and worth a visit even if you have to make a long drive. read more

Edelweiss Village - Gift Shops Near Me - Calgary, Alberta

I love Edelweiss! I've been coming here with my family my entire life, and when your grandparents and parents are from Germany and they love it too, you know it must be good. Excellent hot food and baking at a decent price for the portion and quality. Classic Germanic cakes beyond comparison (you get a fairly large portion and top quality for the price, they're not all about flashy icing and fondant, the actual core of the cake itself is what is worth paying for). Excellent selection of hard-to-find European goods. The only downside I can think of is that Edelweiss is so popular that it is hard to find parking in their parking lot and within a one block radius. And during peak times there are substantial lineups despite the efficient and friendly service. But who cares, the walk and wait is always worth it. read more

The store is quite nice...lots of great imported products. Also the meat and desert section is worthy. Hence my 3 star rating. As for the restaurant, I'm not a fan at all, and this lowers my overall rating. It also confirms that a truly authentic German restaurant cannot be found anywhere in the city of Calgary. Not sure why so many people seem to like the restaurant. Probably because they've never been to Germany. Very bland cafeteria style service. Nothing is made to order. That said, the schnitzel is dry and rubbery inside, and the breaded coating soggy. The potatoes were horrible, and like nothing I've ever experienced while living in and traveling Germany extensively. Hardly authentic. Why not serve bratkartoffeln??...this is the style of roasted potato dish you find all over Germany. Not the sloppy mush served up at Edelweiss. Though I suppose after sitting in a steam table insert pan for an hour, the bratkartoffeln would become dry, inedible, and portions would have to be discarded, ultimately costing Edelweiss $$. So unfortunately for us, the only solution is to sell watery mushy potatoes that can withstand sitting under a slow heat for an extended period. Yuck. It would've been nice to see other classic German dishes such as; Kassler, jagerschnitzel, kartoffelsalat, wiersingeintopf, sauerbraten & knodel, or even currywurst. But then again, due to the cafeteria style service, this would probably be a major failure as well. On the other hand, the sauerkraut and rotkohl (braised red cabbage) was OK. However, if any of the other dishes were to be served in Germany, people would scoff, and more than likely walk out shaking their heads. The owners should be ashamed serving such sub-par food. I'm sure they know better. Apparently the average Calgarian doesn't, which is reflected within the majority of these 5 star reviews. Even in the parking lots at OBI (a major German hardware chain similar to Home Depot), the currywurst stands have better food, not to mention the truck-stop diners found throughout Deutschland. read more