I'm always up for a little journey out of town in the name of food and that's precisely what my…read morerecent visit to the city of Leduc was all about. Fifteen minutes (or so) south of the city makes Leduc feel more like a suburb and very much a part of the greater Edmonton area. It didn't take me much convincing to jump in the car when I heard that a little cafe was home to the Best Dessert 2024 as named by EDify Magazine. What delicious secrets were being kept in Leduc and how could I taste them?? Step one is to drive yourself to Leduc, which I did on a Saturday morning. While nearby, I haven't spent a whole lot of time in Leduc and found myself pleasantly surprised when the navigation took me to a quaint and cute small-town-style main street area. I really don't think that I'd ever been there before. Sweet little independent shops lined both sides of the street, lending to an idyllic pedestrian experience. Shopping areas like these always feel good to stroll through. Leduc Coffee Shop is located within two other stores; Magpies Collection and Playing For Keeps Toys. So don't get confused when you enter into a retail space; home decor and gifts on the left and children's toys on the right. Head to the back of the store and keep going until you find yourself surrounded by bistro tables and can smell the coffee. The space is cozy and cafe-like with chocolate-coloured walls and pieces of local art as decoration. I noted that each table was adorned with a vase of fresh flowers - a lovely touch. I also noticed a very adorable China cabinet filled with antique cups and saucers. The idea is that you can choose your own teacup to use, select your tea of choice, and then sit down to enjoy! What a beautiful idea that only adds to the experience! I was surprised by how large the menu is - the whole thing is posted right on the wall and it's huge both in physical size and in terms of content. In the end, the offerings include; drinks, eats, and sweets n treats. If you're looking for visual guidance most of the food items are on display in the glass case, which is helpful. I knew that I wanted to order a coffee-based beverage - it is a coffee shop after all - and I was delighted to find a special "Winter Drinks" menu. I am someone who loves a seasonal beverage, to the point of ordering off of these types of menus almost exclusively. I just like trying new things and enjoying flavours that compliment the season. This menu included six different choices, each sounding perfectly appropriate for the winter. The Gingerbread Spiced Mocha (Espresso, white chocolate, topped with whip cream & cinnamon) stood out to me, which I ordered in the small size. The girl at the counter was pleasant and got to work on preparing our drinks and eats. The drink looked like everything that I wanted it to be (AKA more like dessert than coffee) but unfortunately the flavour didn't really hit the mark for me. It mostly just tasted like a mediocre, watered down cup of coffee and didn't deliver on all of the gingerbread and spice and mocha that was promised. It just seemed like this coffee was supposed to have a lot of exciting stuff going on and I felt disappointed as I sipped it. The food menu includes a whole array of sandwiches that look really appetizing - many on croissants or bagels. And each sandwich is served with a side of corn chips which is something that I can totally get behind! I would recommend taking a look in the case and choosing whatever appears the most delicious on that particular day. However, I was visiting for one item and one item only: the Orange Bun ($3.50). This is the current best dessert in the Edmonton area and I couldn't wait to try it. These golden twirly rounds are baked in-house from scratch using real butter. The orange buns are served warm and seem to be a member of the cinnamon roll family. I know that this isn't a popular opinion but I'm not much of a cinnamon roll fan (unless we're talking about the ones at Sugarbowl, in which case I love them). This, however, is not a cinnamon roll. The homemade dough is hand-stretched every morning and the freshness is evident in every bite. There's a gooey mix of orange zest and coconut within every warm layer, bringing a sweet and unique flavour all its own. I loved this comforting bun, like something that a grandma would make. The flavour of the dough itself was almost the best part because it wasn't too sweet and it held the orange and coconut together so well. An absolute delight! I totally understand why this orange bun is on the foodie radar. It's wonderful that a little cafe like this, off the beaten path, is getting some notice. The food is the highlight at Leduc Coffee Shop but it would be nice if the coffee beverages were up to the same level. Delivering every bit the cozy cafe experience, this is the type of space that you'll be happy to spend some time in.

I came here because their orange rolls were featured in Edify Magazine. I ordered them for each of…read moremy guests. They loved the orange rolls. The rolls are like cinnamon buns but with orange instead of cinnamon. For lunch two of us ordered the Chicken Chipotle Melt. They were $9.99 each which is very reasonable. They were good, but not special. We noticed a steady stream of people coming in and ordering and looking for a table so this could be the most popular coffee house in Leduc. Coffee is self serve and includes refills. The cafe is located in the back of another business which I think is a gift shop. There's usually lots of steet parking available and, of course, being Leduc the parking is free.

Great service. Unique asian dishes. All day breakfast. Too many flavours of bbt it's hard to pick 1…read more Located in beaumont downtown. This is my fave place to have asian eats on beaumont. They have a huge menu that is surprisingly quick service and everything was super fresh. They have many $5 drinks on special and it's a really good deal. I'm Filipino and I had the sisig bowl which is perfect for a hangover cure. And it was authentic and delicious. This dish is actually super hard to find outside of the Phillipines and I find it to be mediocre at most places I've tried. But here it's really delicious. You must try it!!! Good spot with strong wifi to hang out and kill some time. I normally go for botox injections across the street at the beaumont clinic. And this is the perfect spot to unwind before or after my appointments

I 1st had their Gluten Free Very Berry cheese cake when I stayed at the Sawridge in Edmonton (see…read morethat review). It was so good I went back to the lounge to have another peice when a friend joined me for drinks. Anyway it was so good that I asked the staff where it came from because it did NOT taste like other commercially produced GF crap. We had a surprise party for my mom's birthday yesterday and I purchased 2 cakes from them on Friday. 1 GF Very Berry Cheesecake and the Chocolate Caramel cake for the gluten eaters. They both came presliced with parchment paper between each slice so it made for super easy serving. The cake had 16 portions and the cheesecake had 14. They are in super sturdy cardboard boxes so I never felt once that these cakes would get squashed at anytime. They come frozen but I was told to let them thaw for 2 hours before serving for a whole cake 45 for a slice. I was told if left frozen the cakes would last 10 months in the freezer. Anyway all the guests devoured the cakes. Even though there were only 2 Celiacs the gluten eaters couldn't resist the beautiful cheesecake. I'm not sure if anyone but myself and my aunt knew the cheesecake was GF. I will DEFINITELY BE buying all my birthday/anniversary cakes from them from now on. I didn't feel like I was being left out of the gluten party.

WOW! This place is such a delightful hidden gem! They have been around for quite a few years, 20…read moresome I think I was told, and cater for businesses mostly it sounds like but they do offer to walk in's as well. Sounds like their cakes should be ordered before you just stop in. Their cakes are made in house and I would love to check out and get a tour of their facility one day. And their front staff were super lovely and friendly. Plus a bonus is they have their own parking and lots of it! I stopped in for their open house and they had a delicious display and samples available. That sold me on purchasing some of their tasty morsels! Who could resist a festive rum & eggnog cheesecake? They have some super open house special deals so if you need a dessert hit this place up! I got the thrifty cakes, which are the imperfect ones knocked back in price- they taste amazing so I don't mind what they look like! Sampled the carrot cake, which I had heard some raving reviews about, and hot dang they got a good carrot cake! Shredded coconut, pineapple, cream cheese icing! Super drool! I picked up the festive candy cane mouse for my GF friend, which was super lovely to hear that some of their most popular items are gluten free. Not so much available options for the diary intolerant people so be wary of that! But skimming through their book they have some really neat cakes and presentation- like a baklava cake, or the Mayan pyramid cake! Enjoy a sweet treat from Wow! Factor Desserts I know I will definitely be back here again!

The menu here is awesome. You can order breakfast, savoury or sweet crepes, as well as frozen…read moretreats and gelato. We stopped for gelato on our way out of the mall and were not disappointed! We tried Frerrero Rocher, Kinder Surprise & Cookies and Cream. All were really great. We got smalls and they were the perfect amount for a sweet treat. Will be back to try more flavours.

Kids bought birthday dessert for me, nice alternative to regular cake and these desserts look so…read morebeautiful! A bit on the pricey side but a unique dessert!

This shop has the cutest desserts! I liked that there was a large assortment to choose from. The…read morelady working at the store was very kind and knowledgeable, answering all my questions and helping me choose my desserts. I decided on the pistachio lime raspberry mousse, mousse cheesecake and black current line dessert. All three were unique and flavourful. The texture of the mousse was light and the layer of chocolate on the outside was delicate. I will be back to try more of these beautiful desserts!

A little hidden/off the main path. Lots of parking in the…read morecommunal parking lot. Got the Mixed fruit tea and loved it. Place is great for staying in or takeout.

This cafe place is hidden in the west close to WEM. Great…read moreplace to work and study as it's quiet. Grabbed their clubhouse sandwich, iced latte hazelnut and matcha. Service was pretty quick as it wasn't busy.

A friend and I decided to check this out. None of us had ever been or heard of this place before…read more It's located in a residential area in the west end by Thorncliffe school and quite close to WEM. The place is in the strip mall so there's ample parking in the lot. I can't comment on the food as I got a drink but I noticed a few people had ordered the croissant sandwich which came with chips on the side. I ordered a latte which came just under $8 with the dairy substitution. My latte wasn't bad. I noticed a plain cup of tea seemed pretty pricey at $5-7 depending on which kind you got. The cakes looked like they came from the grocery store (Save ons) to be specific. The atmosphere was quiet and relaxed. The service was standard. There was one woman who seemed to be doing it all. You make your order at the till and they call you up once it's ready. Although it was nice to try something different, this is not a place that I would go out of my way to visit again.

This Cookies By George has the friendliest service! The cookies are always fresh and tasty!read more

Great chewy cookies. Look for the EIA jersey parking promo where you get a free cookie if you park…read morewith Jetset! As for the hot ones!

The best place for cakes! We've always gone to the one in…read moreSherwood Park, but since this 34th Ave store opened in Edmonton, it's been a blessing! The ladies are lovely and are always smiling ! And the place, very accesible ! A highly recommended place ! The only downside, they're not open on weekends so if you have dessert requirements, you'd have to buy them on weekdays and they're only open till 5pm.

So this is really more a factory than it is a retail outlet. They have a couple coolers of cakes…read more If you have had a dessert at Boston pizza, moxies or any major chain restaurant you've had their products. I usually buy desserts from the thrift cooler it's there slightly damaged or not up to their standard cakes some of the things I've had was a cheesecake that wasn't slightly level. As you can tell by the chocolate cake I've posted there was an issue when it was sliced. These cakes are about half price and unless you tell anybody they'll never know. You can buy by the slice or you can buy a full cake. They also have ice cream