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11 reviews for Italian Bakery
11 reviews in English
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Review from Karlie M.
Delicious pastries for delicious prices. Cannoli are $2, and the amazing rum balls are only 60 cents each. They have many other fabulous looking treats and cakes that I have yet to try, but trust me, I will. Croissants are really cheap and huge! for only 65 cents.
They have a small grocery area but I just go to Spinelli's for that, although I suppose if I needed to grab something quickly and I were already there it would be convenient.
They have a take-a-number system - sometimes you don't have to wait long, but most times there is a wait involved. It can get a little awkward in the small space if there are a lot of people waiting. The staff are usually quite good, though.
Of course they have a variety of trays that you can pre-order (at least a day in advance) of different meats and cheeses. I, and my family, have ordered many trays from the Italian Bakery over the years and they've always been great.
I've yet to order anything to stay in and sit at the small tables by the window, but it's on my list. I think it would be perfect for a sunny, lazy afternoon.Listed in: Underdog Challenge April '12
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Review from Elvis A.
1/31/2012
Good desserts and coffee in the same place are hard to get in this city. This spot tries to fill in this gap and succeeds somewhat.
I usually came here to get my cappuccino and dessert fix when I got tired of going to the chain cafes.
They do a traditional Italian style drink i.e. no latte art or over sized cup just a nice shot of espresso topped with milk foam. I would give it 2.5 star for what it is.
Now for the desserts things improve somewhat they have lot of baked items like cream horns (decent), Giant cookies (hit & miss) , canolis (decent) and other baked goods. You do get a discount if you buy it by the dozen and you can mix and match.
The space is very tight but I have always managed to find a table here.
The other part of this place is more of grocery store with lots of variety of Italian cooking items. There is also a cold cut counter but I never tried any of the things here. Apparently they make a good sandwich here which I guess I will try on my next trip to this city.
All said an done a decent option if you are in the area and want to stay away from chain cafes. -
Review from Ardy S.
Edmonton, AB
5/9/2012
Not the best bread that you can find in Edmonton, However much much better than supermarket bread.
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Review from Dave C.
4/6/2012 1 Check-in Here
Something that costs $0.60 has never changed my life. Then I experienced the rum balls from Italian Bakery. Amazing.
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Review from Rachel F.
9/14/2011
The plan was to stop in and pick up some cannoli to take to a friend's house. Ah, but there's no just stopping into this place to run and and grab some cannoli. It's always crowded, which is a sign that their food is outstanding, but it also means that you must wait.
So, we took a number and waited. But in the waiting I spied several other mouthwatering treats. The marzipan bars looked divine. And I recalled how fabulous the tiramisu was the last time I was in there. Oh, and then I saw the deli and what fabulous cheeses they had on special. My partner, wandering around the store, saw that they had pastas on sale. And we remembered that we are low on olive oil. When we left, we had much more than the four cannoli we intended to buy.
That's the problem with the Italian Bakery; it's so good, I always end up leaving with more than I intended to purchase. I just don't have the willpower to say "no" to this place. -
Review from Yo U.
4/7/2012
More real dairy fillings need to be used in their sweets. I tried something called a "hockey puck" from there and it appeared to be filled with some kind of faux cream edible oil product. Not for me, muchachos.
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Review from Farees K.
3/11/2011
This oddly located Italian Bakery/Deli/Grocery/Coffee shop is right in the heart of our Chinatown but it could be anywhere and will always have a following.
This place is a zoo, with only 3-4 small tables, a poorly laid out retail area and a huge counter taking up most of the establishment. At lunch hour or weekend afternoons you will be waiting a while, but when all is said and done it is worth it.
Freshly baked desserts, breads and numerous other treats are all worth trying. Deli has some of the more interesting meats and cheeses, and serves incredible sandwiches where you can pick anything they have behind the counter on a fresh bun. Just can't go wrong especially when the largest sandwich which can feed 2 is $5 including tax.
It is a family affair and after 3 years I still see the same faces behind the counter who are always nice. -
Review from Liv V.
Edmonton, AB
8/12/2011
It's an interesting location that, at first, seems very out of place in Chinatown. I am told, however, that this edifice predates Chinatown. It's one of Edmonton's oldest bakeries and is still family run. They have some pretty impressive breads aside from the usual buns and sliced white; cranberry multigrain is quite a treat. Decent scones, but the biscotti are way too hard. I do recognize that a biscotto must possess a certain level of structural integrity, but with these I could probably pound in nails! There are a few tables by the window where one can sip an espresso, watch the people of by, and observe the din around the counter. It is definitely a small space but it works.
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Review from M N.
Edmonton, AB
11/12/2009 1 photo
Been yearning to try out Italian Bakery's sandwiches for a while now. Unfortunately they're closed on Sundays which is usually when I am free to head to Chinatown for some eats.
Well finally I was able to go on a weekday for lunch.
I ordered a montreal smoked turkey with dill havarti sandwich, and my friend got a pastrami with smoked gouda.
They freshly slice your meats and cheese, and top it off with your choice of banana peppers, mustard, veggie puree,and mustard. You can choose to go with the works if you so wish.
Clean, simple, honest goodness, for only $2.50 a sandwich (which includes tax). Be sure to visit this local diamond in the rough for an excellently priced and tasty bite. -
Review from Paula K.
10/14/2008
The Italian Bakery is another one of the gems of Edmonton's central core. Located in, of all places, Chinatown, the Italian Bakery features freshly-baked, mouth-watering breads and pastries. I had my first canoli here, and I have kept coming back for more. The Italian Bakery also sells fresh deli sandwiches that has people lining up. There are very few tables, so you're lucky if you manage to grab one to enjoy a cup of coffee with your sandwich or pastry. Take a number, and get your goodies to go. You'll be back.
Listed in: Welcome to McCauley
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Review from Azn O.
Edmonton, AB
7/21/2009
I'm going to keep this short and sweet...best donuts in the city! :)
