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5 reviews for Italian Bakery
5 reviews in English
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Review from Liz G.
Edmonton, AB
5/9/2012
Fresh and absolutely delicious breads and pastries for less than grocery prices. Also terrific customer service, interesting imported goods from Italy, and a deli full of an amazing array of meats and cheeses. This is also where to go for great prices on pastas, sauces, jams, teas, and arborio rice for risotto. Jimmy and the rest of the staff are friendly and knowledgeable - we are here every week, and couldn't be happier to have this place in our neighborhood.
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Review from S J.
Edmonton, AB
11/24/2011 1 Check-in Here
Good all round bakery, particularly good for crusty rolls and Italian treats like pannetone.
They also have a nice selection of dried pasta, olive oil, Italian deli meats and cheeses. And there is even pizza dough in the freezer - a great deal at $1.50 for enough dough for two pizzas. So one stop shopping for everything for a homemade pizza night.
Lots of parking in the back off the alley, and even a back door.Listed in: River's Edge East
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Review from Kathy P.
Edmonton, AB
7/26/2011
It is very dangerous to Iive close to the Italian Bakery (either location). If you have ever had one of their pastries you will understand. However, my favorite has to be one of their freshly made glazed doughnuts. I know, it's not exactly traditional but WOW are they yummy! They are light, sweet and simply divine and this simple pleasure has become a favorite treat. It's pretty bad as I actually crave these crazy things.
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Review from Maria F.
10/22/2009
Italian bakery rocks my world! My husband was the one who discovered it, and now it is one of our favourite places to go satisfy our sweet teeth.
Italians definitely know their pastry and creamy fillings:) They aso know how to make desserts look irresistible. I am unable to resist at least once a week! Some of my favourites are eclaires, "hockey puck" (soft pastry with crunchy chocolate topping, filled with cream) and amaretto balls. I don't mean so sound lame, but Italian bakery's amaretto balls are exactly like my mom used to make. They are sweet, nutty and melt in your mouth. My husband often goes for flaky cones filled with light whipped cream and dusted with confectioners sugar. Delicious!
Italian bakery is definitely two steps beyond plain old Safeway and Save-On bakeries, and without a doubt a place to visit if you are looking for a taste of Europe. -
Review from Jennifer P.
Edmonton, AB
10/2/2008 1 photo
In today's Wonder Bread world, it's easy to forget that fresh daily baked loaves of heaven exist on Earth. The Italian bakery fills racks of goodness every day and people come from all over the city to buy it. If it's not fresh daily bread that lures you in, it's the dulce - sweets - displayed in the glass cabinet. Cakes, squares, puffy cream-filling pastries that expand your waistline just by looking at them. I ordered the chocolate eclair, the macaroon madness and banana cream puff. All at once; then proceeded to eat them. Three words: Holy Sugar Rush." I don't have much of a sweet tooth, but these looked too irresistible to pass up. It's a good reminder that Dunkin' Donuts may have the monopoly on donuts in America but the Europeans know sweets better than anyone. If you really want to spoil your guests at your next party, put together a sweet tray from the Italian Bakery, and remember to buy enough for left overs. But not too many. Note: these creamy eclairs require napkins. I had to ask for them from the owner and he laughed and said they were hidden away because a lady was coming in every day and stealing a wad, so now they distribute napkins upon request. A loaf of bread here: about $2. Stories like this: priceless.
